TEAM DONALD--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge

[tigger813]

It's never crashing! We're always happy to see our Mickey friends here. Thanks for the info on the dismeet. That sounds like a really cheap rate for cocokey.

Bornteach (Kristin) got us the rate! Hope you and Michael can make it!

 

[mikamah]

Bornteach (Kristin) got us the rate! Hope you and Michael can make it!

I'd like to, but will have to figure out finances first. We go to wdw on the 23rd. The other dismeet I met you at was so fun and everyone was so nice. Not that I'd expect anything less from dis-ers.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Waahoooeeeyy!!!!! I'm in!!!!!

Quick recap for those that don't know me.

BernardandMissBianca aka BAMB, hey you, yo mom, mama (when my kids want something, lol) but y'all can call me BAMB or Buffy.
I'm ahem....37. cough cough....
I've been married to DH for 18 years and have 4 kids, three boys ages 14, 10, 9 and one girl age 4.
I'm a SAHM, or as I like to call it a Never at home mom.
I moderate the Craft boards here on the DIS.

I'm here cause I'm fat. Plain and simple. But I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. DS14 and I have committed to the Everest Challenge in May so I have 5 months to get my butt in shape. Y'all have got to help me!!! I do NOT want to disappoint him! He's a cross country runner and is eager to get running again.

Our first step is to no eating out challenge. I challenged the kids to a whole month of no eating out. Each kid has a day of kitchen duty where they pick the meal and help prepare it.

Second step is carving out time to work out. I'm doing couch to 5K. I've had to start over due to an injury but I'm back on track now. I'm getting my treadmill back from mom tomorrow.

Anyway that's my epic novel so far!!

QOTD:

Sat 1/1/11- How did you ring in the New Year?
Went to Brio for dinner, our last night of eating out. Then rushed home before the amateurs got out on the road.

Sun 1/2/11- What are your hobbies?
Scrapping, playing Wii with the kids, driving and showing our classic Mini's.

Tues 1/4/11- If you have just one day at DW which park would you want to see? Or would you hop to do your favorites?
Oh it's so hard to decide!!!! I would probably hop, I'd hit Soarin', Toy Story Mania, Big Thunder, and Everest.

 

[lisah0711]

Hi Everyone. Finally introducing myself after reading through this whole thread...wow, the Donald thread really moves!

My name is Lori and this is my first BL challenge. I'm hoping this group can help give me the extra motivation I need to take action. I lost almost 30 pounds in 2008, and unfortunately, have put every one of them back on in the last two years. Hoping to turn it back around!

I look forward to getting to know all of you as we share this journey together.

Lori!

QOTD: I'd be at MK all day and then some. Would it be wrong to hide somewhere and "appear" when everyone left? My thinking is a day is 24 hours and I'd want to get all of them I could.

Nah, not wrong to hide -- we all probably wish we would have thought of that!

Just jumping in to say hello! I'm late to the game (as usual), so I have 18 pages of reading to do, but I wanted to introduce myself first.

My name is TaraLee and I'm 32 years old. I've always struggled with my weight, but last year, finally started winning the battle. I started running using the C25K program, and ran a few races, albeit very slowly.... but I did cross those finish lines. Through the running and watching my diet, I managed to lose close to 30 pounds, which I have since (mostly) kept off.... I'd like to lose another 25 pounds by my birthday in May, and then an additional 15 by our 9th wedding anniversary in October.

At the beginning of 2010, I set a goal to run a 1/2 marathon with my friends, but then the summer came, and after that, my DD4's 1st trip to Disney World, & training went out the window! This year, I have the same goal, to run the Philadelphia Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon in September... and to help me reach my goal, I've already signed up for a running class with my good friends, with the specific plan to run in September. This year, I will make it!

Well, that's enough about me for now! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!

TaraLee! Great job on the running last year. You are going to rock it this year!

Hi, everybody. This thread moves so fast, I can't keep up, lol!!!

Just pop in where we are -- if there is something exciting going on you will know!

QotD- I'm with a previous poster I'd prefer DLR (since well I live at WDW)

And your username is a good hint, too!

(for example I switch between 4.5 and 5.0 mph), it forces your body to adapt, and I find intervals to be very energizing, but that's just me!

Wowza!

Hi Team Donald! Just stopping by to say hello to all my BL friends. I miss talking to you all. Our team is rocking it. I hope your's is too. Cant wait to see the results for week 1. I am liking this whole friendly competition thing.

Hi Lindsay! ITA with Kathy -- Mickey had better watch out for Donald!

Hi everyone, Jacki in CT here. This is my first BL Challenge and I plan to make it a good one. I've been gaining weight since 2001 as the result of taking the depo shot. I think it put my body through the ringer, plus 2 pregnancies and poor eating haven't helped. I'm working with a naturopathic dr. to try to undo what I've done to myself the past 9 years. So with cleaner eating, less carbs, more whole foods and some vitamins and exercise I should be feeling good in no time. Its going to be tough, I need to lose about 50-60 lbs to reach ultimate goal. We also have a Disney trip planned for August so I want to be in my best shape for that.

Good luck to everyone else!!

Jaaaacki! Good luck to you, too!

I'm in Oregon

Hello! There are a few of us northwest folks here!

BRB with the rest of my replies.

 

[lisah0711]

we get up at 4:45 a.m. weekdays as DH has a 45-50 minute drive to work and after he leave at 5:20 I normally read or crash for an hour. Today I got up and walked till 6:45. A brisk walk even!. Argued with myself over getting up or staying in a warm bed. but it was nice. I may end up talking myself into really liking the walk
I need to get a arm band for my MP3 player. I am afraid of putting in both ear buds as I may not hear a car behind me. We don't have sidewalks until I get 6 blocks down the road.

Great job with the soda and the walking!

Good morning everyone! I'm checking in after an...OK day yesterday. I did really great with eating at work...ate only what I brought and got in 1/2 my water intake for the day. Then I had a good workout at the gym with 30 min on the treadmill and 20 min on the bike.

Okay is good, Beth! It doesn't sound like you were too bad at bookclub -- this whole thing is about making changes you can live with long term.

We got my son settled back into his dorm room (translated: cleaning the microwave & fridge, folding and putting away his clothes and reorganizing his closet) and said our goodbyes before heading back home. Its hard leaving him behind - I really wasn't expecting to lose him at 14.

Aww, bless your heart!

Hi everyone. Sounds like most people are off to a good start. I am not, but I am working on it! I do well, but then I let myself get hungry, and I grab and snack. I am keeping track of my eating on WW tracker (I think the tracker is secretly laughing at me!) I am having a hard time around here finding decent looking produce. It all looks kind of nasty! I did get a Harry and David gift box of pears, so getting my fruit in is easy (those pears are delish)

It's good to use those trackers and find out that the stuff that you were eating and thought you were doing okay with wasn't so good after all.

Hey all...I'm distinctly below average in getting myself moving with an exercise routine but am trying real hard. I'm making myself drink water and I've been snacking on carrots when I feel the urge for potato chips strike
Question of the Day: Epcot is my favorite park so that's where I would go if I had only one day!

Baby steps, baby steps!

I am so proud of myself for the small changes I made yesterday. I ate my 3 vegetable servings and did my exercise. I drink water all the time so that is not an issue for me. I've made a pack with myself to take the stairs when I get to work each day. I have to climb 4 flights to get to my desk.

Oh, great way to get some extra activity in -- I bet you'll be surprised at how fast those flights get easier.

Okay, lovestoscrap, count me in as someone who would love to learn about great veggies and how to enjoy eating them without some cheese sauce on them Please, please help ! Or anyone else for that matter. They just seem so boring ! What am I missing?

Roasted vegetables are delicious, too. Take any vegetable, cut into pieces so it will cook faster, toss with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in the oven at 400 degrees. Toss them every once in awhile. I love roasted cauliflower -- yum!

I don't think i can attempt Jillian's 30 Day Shred today so I may pay a visit to my old friend Leslie Sansone and take a walk with her. That twinge was bothering me bad last night but seems a lot better this morning. Must have been some muscle or ligament I pulled or something.

It's good to mix it up and keep your body guessing what you will be doing to it next!

Well, after reading that a few of you were using it, I went out and picked up Jillian's 30 day shred. Target has it on sale for $9.99 this week.

The exciting news is that I not only bought it, but put it in and did my first circuit when I got home. Feeling a little wobbly right now, but also feeling great that I got it done!

Thanks for the encouragement!

The Shred is a hard workout -- I can run 6 miles but can't get past level 1!

I started a thread last night on the community board about losing weight and a few people sent me to this thread and said it may help me.

wdwmom0f3! Be sure that you sign in on the main thread to be assigned a team and PM your starting weight to tigger813 when you have your team assignment.

The secret to most veggies is just a light cooking. Asparagus, Spinach, broccoli, green beans, snap and snow peas, carrots, zucchini and more I can't think of. Keep in mind they are perfectly fine to eat raw so you don't need to cook them to death. You are killing nutritional value when you overcook them. (if you worry about bacteria you can wash them with a commercial vegetable cleaner, but I don't worry about it. Just a quick rinse is fine with me) Steaming is the quickest way, but you usually only need to steam for a few minutes. You want them to still have a little bit of resistance when you try to put a fork in them. They should have a small crunch, which makes them so much more satisfying to eat. Most of them turn a brighter green color and look much more appetizing after a light cooking. If they are good and in season they may only need a little bit of salt, maybe just a tad bit of butter (I can't believe it's not butter spray is excellent for this!), but often nothing at all. You can also drizzle on a small amount of dressing or soy sauce.

Thanks for all the great info, LTS!

Have a happy and healthy evening.

You, too, dona!

For those that know me, we finally got moved back in after the sewage flood beginning of December. I'm ALMOST unpacked. Then the vein Dr. moved my vein surgery on both legs up from 12/27-28 to 12/10-11. Really threw me off kilter even more.

Hi Julie! So glad that things are getting back to normal at your house and that you are recouperating from your surgery.

I went out for 5 miles this morning. I was nervous after missing the 10 days of vacation but I felt pretty good. Still within my ww points going on day 5, so that's pretty good for me. Planning to stay on track.

5 miles!

Waahoooeeeyy!!!!! I'm in!!!!!

Hi Buffy! So nice to see you!

Have a great evening all!

 

[tink2007]

I am cutting back on Coke Zeros and replacing it with water. In the past 3 days, Ive drank a gallon on water every day and gone to the bathroom at leat 25 times a day. People at work are getting suspisious.

 

[disney1990]

Question of the Day: If you have just one day at DW which park would you want to see? Or would you hop to do your favorites?

Well since I have never been to WDW but have been to DL many, many times I would pick to go to Epcot because I think that would have the most things that I haven't experienced.

I've started off pretty well. I am having trouble with the veggie part of the challenge since I don't really eat a lot of those. I guess that's why it's a challenge, lol it's making me have to eat more!

If I only had one day, I definitely would be spending it at Epcot -- DH & my favorite park.

As far as the new year is concerned, I am trying to drink more water -- I am reaching for it instead of the usual, Diet Soda.

 

[dvccruiser76]

Man oh man these boards move fast! I logged on yesterday and already there are 5 more pages to read.

And for all the Massachusetts Folks - I am in Wakefield. Would love to be added to the list of those interested in a get together.

You're already on my list. I'll PM it to MickeySP. She's offered to plan something.

So do I! My town is less than 20 min. from Mass.

I'll add your name too

We do seem to have a ton of Mass/NH/RI people.

I would love to try an organize something for maybe midway challenge?

If you would like heck PM me - town & state - let's see if we can find a location central. We can then work on maybe day, time etc...

Again I live Marshfield, date Salem, work Boston - yeah sometimes all in one day. LOL So I have no aversion to driving, as you can guess.

That's a lot for one day. Thanks for the offer. I'll PM you the list of people I have so far interested from Team Donald.

If you have just one day at DW which park would you want to see? Or would you hop to do your favorites?

It depends, if it was just me alone, I'd hope like crazy to do all my favorites and check out Toy Story at DHS, which I've never been on before. If it was me, DH and DS then I think we'd do either the MK or DHS for a full day!

I'm in for the MA/NH Meet, just tell me where and when! I live and work in Boston, but I often travel north as dh's family is from Dover, NH.

Howdy! I spend way too much time at your Mall around the holidays...I should have put the DIS as my major hobby, because I spend more time here than on anything else!

I wonder if Team Mickey has a big number of folks from any particular state? Wow, I'm loving the idea of a local BL Meet!

You're on my list too. Which Mall LTM or NSM? I can remember how the LTM was the awesome one growing up and now the NSM has completely blown it out of the water.

We got my son settled back into his dorm room (translated: cleaning the microwave & fridge, folding and putting away his clothes and reorganizing his closet) and said our goodbyes before heading back home. Its hard leaving him behind - I really wasn't expecting to lose him at 14.

Sorry to hear about your son. Where is he exactly? I was thinking I have like 17 years or so, but now your saying your son is only 14.

I want to welcome some new members

mom2knk

mommyTaraLee

Jaaaacki

wdwmomof3

Welcome everyone

I'm not crashing again...just sharing information!

I saw a post by Mikamah about a NE Dismeet! THere is one coming up next month. Here's the post I just shared with Team Mickey and am also sharing with you!

Mickey Team/Donald Team

Upcoming NE DisMeet!

For those interested and living in a reasonable proximity, there is an upcoming DisMeet weekend at the Coco Key Water Resort in Fitchburg, MA. The dates are Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13. Come for 1 day or both! If you call for reservations say you are with the DIS and you can get a discounted rate of $129 for the night including passes for 2 days at the water park. The original invite was posted on the Podcast boards about 2 months ago. It's a great chance to meet and hang with a great group of people.

Here is the original thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2538615 for all the info!

Thanks, I'll check it out. I know I'm working Saturday and my DH obviously won't go, but maybe I can take Dylan. Let me check out the website.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

I am cutting back on Coke Zeros and replacing it with water. In the past 3 days, Ive drank a gallon on water every day and gone to the bathroom at leat 25 times a day. People at work are getting suspisious.

I just think of all the extra calories I'm burning getting up to go to the bathroom so often!

 

[rainydayplay]

Question of the Day

If you have just one day at DW which park would you want to see? Or would you hop to do your favorites?
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My day is always at EPCOT. I love love love the world showcase! ("My Day" because that's where we spent my birthday in 2009 and where we will be this year if things go according to THE PLAN (TM).)

My ds is 9, and I too want him to remember me as a healthy mom. They are the reason we are here, and what a great reason to set a good example, and maybe if we start them on a healthy lifestyle now, they will never have to struggle to lose weight and get back into it. It will just be their lifestyle.
I love your money jar idea for a reward.

My DD is kind of odd. She is incredibly active. (As in she has actually bounced off the walls and has fallen asleep mid-run at the end of a hard day of play.) There is this group that comes in and talks to them at school about health-related things. I think they've decided to try scare tactics -- she has mostly stopped eating cheese "because it will make me have a big tummy". She wanted to take her snack this year instead of buying at school, and takes a thermos of ice water every day. Her favorite foods are homemade tomato soup, broccoli, and chili. (And..pizza and pasta, of course.) Oh...and she LOVES onions. (Weird child.)

I'm glad several people seem to like the money jar idea. Mom and I did it one time as part of the competition, but we got unmotivated. We were supposed to put in $2 for every pound gained, and whomever lost the most at the end of the time got the money. This time, I think I may be the only one in the money jar, but that's okay!

I've also got my weight posted in on a dry erase board in the living room where everyone can see it -- especially (most importantly) me.

I also have Hashimotos. (and PCOS - I've won the fatigue lottery!) I've recently read about the herb Rhodiola Rosea, which is supposed to help with energy, fatigue and mental acuity. Its supposed to be particularly helpful for those of us with Hashimotos! I have it on my shopping list for this week, and I'm really hoping it will make a difference.

I love your money jar idea. I think I will join your bandwagon.

I'll have to make a note to look for Rhodiola Rosea! Tell me where you find it, because it doesn't sound like one that would be in the supermarket.




In other news, I think I'm doing alright on the water HH, and pretty well on the veggies, but not so much on the exercise. I'll build up, though, right?


My tip for steamed veggies is McCormick's Salad Supreme. Find it with the spices. It claims 0 calories, but is really tasty (especially on broccoli and baked potatoes!) There's one for chicken that is really good on veggies, too.

 

[wickey's friend]

Slow and steady, right?

I am making small changes. I ate very well today, and I just did 20 minutes of yoga. It's beginning yoga, but I really like it. My hips and shoulders feel so much better after I do it.

No cheese at all today -- not on my sandwhich at lunch or my wrap at dinner -- a MAJOR feat for me. Maybe more bread than I should have had, but no mayo on the sandwhich either!!!

And, I don't know if I'll make all the water, but I am drinking more than I usually do.

Yesterday was a stinker, so I feel much better about today.

 

[Pryncesa]

Hi Everyone!! I hope you're all doing well. I've been consistent with my eating plan and work outs so far this week. So, I'm giving myself props for that! haha

QOTD: Epcot, just it feels like home to me, somehow.

I'm watching The Biggest Loser right now, and as always, it is an eye-opener.

Have a great evening everyone!

 

[alison16]

Your slant is going the wrong way. Needs to be a / not a \ .



What are the Sonoma Diet principles? I am always curious what different ways of eating advocate.

I am really not much of a veggie person but have a few things that I do love, and it is all because I finally had them prepared properly for me. I came into my marriage as a veggie hater. I think the biggest problem most people have with them is that they eat them canned or frozen and/or overcook them so they just mushy blobs of

The secret to most veggies is just a light cooking. Asparagus, Spinach, broccoli, green beans, snap and snow peas, carrots, zucchini and more I can't think of. Keep in mind they are perfectly fine to eat raw so you don't need to cook them to death. You are killing nutritional value when you overcook them. (if you worry about bacteria you can wash them with a commercial vegetable cleaner, but I don't worry about it. Just a quick rinse is fine with me) Steaming is the quickest way, but you usually only need to steam for a few minutes. You want them to still have a little bit of resistance when you try to put a fork in them. They should have a small crunch, which makes them so much more satisfying to eat. Most of them turn a brighter green color and look much more appetizing after a light cooking. If they are good and in season they may only need a little bit of salt, maybe just a tad bit of butter (I can't believe it's not butter spray is excellent for this!), but often nothing at all. You can also drizzle on a small amount of dressing or soy sauce.

Roasting and Stir Frying/Sauteing are great ways to add a little more flavor. When you roast veggies like asparagus, broccoli and carrots it brings out more of the natural sweetness. I drizzle a little bit of olive oil on a baking sheet, roll the veggies around it in and then you can also add any herbs you like-- a very small pinch of dried sprinkled on goes a long way. Adding Garlic is one of my favorites. Then put it in a 400ish oven and roast for a few minutes until they get a nice light brown. You can turn them if you want. But again, you want to still have some resistance if you poke with a fork. No mushy veggies!

To stir fry or saute put a little olive oil or even a little butter (actually I use a small amount of each together) -- butter isn't the enemy as long as you use it sparingly, and I prefer butter to margarine-- and then add the veggies when they pan is hot. Here you can add some soy sauce to them, again I love to add garlic, sometimes some herbs, a light balsamic vinegar salad dressing, or an Asian ginger dressing would be good either cooked with them or drizzled on at the end. But you don't need to much, with the strong flavors of the dressing a little goes a long way. Putting onion or onion powder in is also a great way to add more flavor. Onion roasts well too and imparts flavor to the veggies it is roasted with. Oh, and peppers too but I hate peppers with a white hot passion so they aren't even allowed in my house.

And there is also grilling. Much the same idea as above. And sesame oil is a great way to add a different flavor when roasting or stir frying.



You have to experiment to find what you like best. Fresh is always best but I am impressed that they seem to have frozen now that is a better quality and comes in steam in bags. I was checking out the selection at Walmart when I was asked about the broccoli. I have tried a few of them. You just pop the whole thing in the microwave. I don't do it for the full time because I think they over cook it. My family has been frozen veggie hating but I am working on trying to add it more since that has been a big issue, with no fresh veggies in the house then what?

OH! And they make these really neat microwave steaming bags that make it even easier: http://www.glad.com/simplycooking/ I saw some by ziplock too.

I am currently working on trying to like Brussel Sprouts. They say it takes 21 times to come around to a new food. I think I am at about 6 so far! I am only at about 1 sprout at each attempt but working on it. Greens are another thing that I haven't tried and have had no interest in. If you have to cook them for hours until they turn grey and mushy then I am grossed out. Also not into cabbage except a few raw preparations, and cauliflower I haven only been able to eat as "faux mashed potatoes".

Hope this helps! I would love to hear what others do with their vegetables and what ones you love?


(see, told you I like to talk a lot! )

brussel sprouts

half or quarter them
toss in 1-2 TBSPs olive oil
sprinkle with small tsp of salt
roast in pyrex at about 375 until soft and turning brown

These are awesome and super easy, my kids even love them!

 

[buzz5985]

Question of the Day

If you have just one day at DW which park would you want to see? Or would you hop to do your favorites?

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I think I would have to go to AK during the day and then hop over to the MK for the Spectro/or Electric Light, fireworks and the long kiss goodnight.

 

[cuteduck223]

hi all! I just joined yesterday--first challenge and everything...so im behind and trying to figure this all out--

QOTD 1/1 -- hung out with some of the students in our youth group playing mario party. Pretty low key and enjoyable.
QOTD: 1/2 -- umm...reading. scrapbooking, and other random crafts-though i dont have much time or am very good at any of it. I just like making memories for people. Planning disney vacations is another hobby...my coworkers LOVE that i randomly read them ride times from an app on my phone.

QOTD: 1/4 -- I would probably park hop...because I love the animal kingdom, and all the shows and think of all the walking on the trails.. but-a trip to disney just isn't complete without a walk down main street--so even if its just the end of the day, i'd need to hop over to MK just for that stroll.

 

[buzz5985]

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I did 2 5ks this year around the lake. It's a beautiful place to walk.

Lake Quannapowitt. It's a very popular place to walk/run. I prefer to walk up in Breakheart Reservation. There is an entrance at the Northeast Vocational School in Wakefield, and another entrance over in Saugus near Route 1. Nice paved path through the woods, no cars allowed these days - years ago you could drive in there. Lot's of hills, and during the heat of the summer, plenty of shade.

 

[buzz5985]

There seem to be a lot of New England folks on our team!

Janis, if those bottles are plastic, I think the amount of times that they can be reused is pretty short -- that bad BPA stuff. Can you use a stainless steel bottle with the seltzer maker?

No the bottles are BPA free. The bottles are special high pressure resistant bottles with a 2 year expiration date after first use. The Sodastream company is considered an Earth Friendly company.

I'm just really happy I don't have to lug all those bottles home from the grocery store any longer. And then turn around and lug them back to recycle them.

 

[DaPanMan]

I survived today, thats all I can say.

I worked, then drove 40 miles away to the daughter's baskeball game. Raced home, had a quick dinner. Then I took my oldest son to hockey practice, my DW had a soccer game tonight. Good thing my DS likes to get there early so he can take his time getting ready. Since the rink is only 10 minutes away, I just dropped him off and came back home so I could work out. In the past I would have blown off the workout and stayed to watch practice only to kick myself later, cause I wouldn't do anything at the practice but chat.

Finally, went back to the rink and picked him up.

WHEW!!! I'm tird, just tirrrrdddd.

I drank lots and lots of water. Still no cokes, headaches are still there, not as intense as the past few days.

Thanks everyone, KEEP it UP!!!

 

[Connie96]

Well, we have completed our first “measure-in” for our WIN! Challenge.

Team Donald has 22 participants, an average total measurement of 176 2/5 inches, and a team total of 3,880 1/2 inches.

Team Mickey has 24 participants, an average total measurement of 167 3/4 inches, and a team total of 4,025 1/2 inches.

For this first week, I suppose the only competition would be for number of participants and that award goes to TEAM MICKEY!!!

According to Tracey’s posts, we're looking at about 130 - 140 initial weigh-ins. So, approximately 1/3 of you have chosen to participate in the WIN!. I think we are off to a great start!

For those of you who were feeling a little freaked-out about seeing your number all added up, compare it to this one: Our combined total measurement is 7,906 inches. Do you like the look of your number a little better now?!

I know that we all have an emotional response to our sizes, shapes and all the methods by which we choose to measure them. If any of you took your measurement total and didn’t send it in because you were too bothered by it, please reconsider. If we all loved our numbers, we wouldn’t all be here trying to change them. Let’s change them together and celebrate our victories together!

And, those of you who meant to participate, but forgot or just lost track of time… IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Whether it’s a “WIN week” or not, please feel free to join in any time.

Our next WIN! measure-in will be Friday, January 28.

 

[goldcupmom]

Today has been a good/bad day. Walked 3.84 miles averaging 15.6 min miles. Not too bad since I went from doing 4 - 6 miles/day and abruptly stopped when we had the sewage flood in October. From Oct 11 to Dec 10 when I had my left leg done, I walked only 5 times. Then from 12/10 til today I have only walked 1 - 2 miles/day and always with someone (one of the restrictions) - that someone being my DH who, although 10" taller than I am walks SLOW.

I got my walk in hoping for a short walk with the Yorkies tonight, but 20 min after I got back, we had a brief 30 min HEAVY snow storm blow thru. Couldn't see across the street. 30 min after it stopped, it was all gone. Sadly typical for NM - I live at about 6,000' in the desert. I get to see snow on the mountains about 30 min from my house, but when we get snow here, it rarely lasts more than a few hours.....and I LOVE SNOW!!!!

On the bad side, DH & I went out to a rare dinner - had Restaurant.com gift cert for $25 I paid $2 for. Just after ordering DD called & needed picked up at work - she has been sick & started nasty non-stop coughing - works at DQ. So, I had to get her. Our $25 off $35 ended up costing just over $30 by the time we got 2 appetizers & 2 entrees, then had to order for DD and they add 18% tip to the total before deducting. Which is why we seldom eat out. Anyway, I had 3 fried pickles, 3 fried mushrooms, 1/2 a reuben and a few fries. Good for eating out, but not what I needed. Still ok points wise for the week. Haven't checked the bugg yet.

Off to finish watching BL. Tomorrow is a new day!

Stop by & sign up on the exercise thread! Moving is GOOD!!