Good morning losers!
I am off to a pretty good start for this challenge, even though we started over the weekend. Hope you did well yesterday and if you did slip a little, today is a new day
Yep I sure did. I crocheted that one without a pattern
Beautiful! Love the colors
I'm forbidden from using the "d" word. LOL.
I like this! I try not to think of myself as on a diet either. This is just the way I live now with some occasional splurges. I don't go "on" or "off" my diet.
Good luck with your Princess training.
I was suprised at my Weigh in Today. I hadn't weighed myself recently, and I was happy to see it was a bit less than what I had been 3 weeks ago. Like 5 pounds less!
Why doesn't this ever happen to me ??!!
my son loves water with gas also....it irritates me because the rest of the family drinks tap water...I don't like buying his water and I'm not sure it's as healthy as plain water
But, he really enjoys it and drinks ALOT!
Enjoy your dinner at Le Cellier - is your anniversary near your birthday?
my addictions include CARBS, SWEETS, and SODA. The major problem with the carbs is that I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which makes it difficult for me to regulate my insulin and sugars. I really need to curb the carbs and focus on the proteins... which will definitely be a challenge.
Marsha! I think many of us here share your addictions, I know I do. I was able to kick soda out of my diet and I don't really miss it. Every once on awhile I will have one, maybe once a month. I just try to stay away from sweets as much as I can, don't have them in my house for example. Carbs are hard for me, esp bread and rice. I just aim for moderation. Hey, most people are not even trying or thinking about this so you are doing well just to try right? Maybe exercise would help some with the PCOS
If you are just starting, start out light and build up over time. Find something you really enjoy.
They are now in second grade, and I was SURE that once they started school full time last year, I'd have all the time in the world to get my self, my house, and my life organized... I blame my kids for my weight issues
Wow, triplets
I blame my ONE 14 year old "baby" for my weight gain, so I can totally understand this
What genders are they, if you don't mind sharing? Have you ever checked out
www.flylady.net? A great way to get organized and she advocates "baby steps".
Howdy Team Donald!!
As of right now, I have received WIN measurements from *7* members of Team Donald and *9* members of Team Mickey.
If you choose to participate, please try to send in your WIN number by late Monday.
Come on, y'all! Let's see if we can put up as many WINners as Team Mickey already has!!
Hi Connie
I will see if my Mom has a tape measure here. We are still visiting until Thursday. If I don't make it in on the first one, I'll be back for the next one.
Hey everyone!! I'm your team mate Janis, I am 51 years old, live North of Boston with my DH of 25 years Joe. We have one DS 14.
Looking forward to the Challenge, and making new friends on the DIS!!!
Janis
Janis!! Finally, someone as old as I am
I turn 50 in Feb and DS turns 14 in April. I find it VERY challenging to lose weight at this age/stage of my life. Hormones are fluctuating daily and my body is fighting me every step of the way. I have "only" lost 23.5 pounds in about 10 months but I am determined not to quit. Even though its a slow process for me, I will eventually get there if I just don't quit
Question of the Day
What are your hobbies?
I love to travel, shop, read, watch TV/movies, needlework (cross-stitch), take yoga classes, and browse the Internet when there's time. I also exercise every day (moderately) and I don't love it but I am always looking for new things I can do. I don't have a gym membership but I jog, walk, do my elliptical and take yoga.
Dona, good luck getting all your Sunday things done in prep for Monday
Your mystery quilting challenge sounds like fun!
Hi, I'm your teammate Tracy. We go to WDW at least twice a year. We are looking forward to our next trip 1/30 and we are also going to try out the DisneyDream. I haven't taken enough cruises since the kids were born In all, my goal is to lose about 140 lbs. For this challenge, I'd like to lose 30 or 40.
I've lost weight before, but always get discouraged at the plateau's. Hopefully, by tracking with WIN - I'll be able to celebrate on other milestones besides the scale.
Today, I'd say my hobby is Internet Shopping and finding the best deals - uh, is that a hobby? Maybe I need to find a new hobby...
Tracy! Wow, that's great that you are able to go to WDW twice a year
We love the Disney cruises and hope to do the Dream one day. Check out the cruise board if you haven't already. There's alot of good advice there. We will be here to help you get through the plateaus. Alot of us keep saying just don't quit!!! That's the most important thing
And, yes, internet shopping and deal hunting is a bonafide hobby
Here's hoping I can count calories while eating on the road!
I make art. The last isn't supposed to be my hobby, its supposed to be my income - but my production has been really low lately and its something I want to turn around this year. My user icon is of a painting I did several years ago. Here's one of myself that is nearly finished:
Your art is great! Wow, so much talent in one family
You may pass my hubby and DS on the road.....he is spending the weekend visiting his family in Mocksville which is slightly west of W-S. They are celebrating his Dad's 70th bday.
Eating on the road is a challenge for me too. Even a trip like you are taking feels like a "vacation" to me and my brain gives the signal to have fun and eat whatever I want to
(sigh)....just one small step outside my normal routine can throw me off track
Be careful driving
What are my hobbies? Well, I like to read magazines, not books. Like to eat, which got me into this condition, Love to visit WDW and travel but not as much as I 'd like due to cost.
I am 48, mom of 3 girls 20,15, and 12. We live in the Poconos of PA. I have been a teacher for 27 years.
Wow, a teacher for 27 years
That is awesome! I love magazines too.
What are my hobbies?
I would have to say Pin Collecting, Disney Gift Card Collecting, Photography, Theme Parks & spending way to much time reading discussion boards
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I feel like I spend too much time on the Internet most days. It can really suck you in. Sometimes I will even set a timer and only allow myself so much time. Or, I allow myself more time once I've done some cleaning or other chores.
Not too much on my agenda today. Relaxing, a little shoppping, getting in the 3 HH, meeting some old friends for lunch. Hope there will be healthy choices there. I don't normally do this but I think I will skip breakfast this morning and save some calories for lunch. I do not advocate this at all, but since it's already 10:30 and we are meeting at 1:00, think I'll give it a try. Maybe have some fruit.
Have a great day!!! Even if you "mess up" today, don't quit! Get right back on track and try again tomorrow! Don't forget to get your HH in today!
Shawn
It's so hard to lose a member of our family. 
) (Hey, I guess that makes me 162 pounds lighter already 
). I've spent the last 6 weeks just trying to get through the holidays, pulling myself together, and organizing and planning for the new year. I am so grateful for my 8 pets and their unconditional love that is keeping me going. I'm working on a new attitude and a strategy to make 2011 MY YEAR!
Really are just still in to much of a relaxed mode for me to get motivated until I get the house back to myself. 
in flavors that I will hopefully like and some different types of frozen veggies. Fresh are just awful this time of year and I don't like canned (but my family does) so I am hoping to maybe find some frozen options that we can stand. Otherwise I will just make them for myself. That is one great thing about the frozen ones-- I can take out just one serving, unlike canned where once it is open you have to use it.
). My challenge to myself now is if I want to watch mindless tv I can do it while walking on the treadmill. That should keep me away from the mindless eating that happens during the shows.
I tried dancing in heels on New Year's Eve and thought my knees were going to scream. I've decided to start with walking and gentle yoga to help rebuild my strength. Hopefully this will make my knees feel better. In two weeks I'm going to try Couch to 5k to hep me get ready for my first 5k in February. have a great day everyone!!
