Hi TEAM DONALD from WDW where the weather is gorgeous today!Had a great time this morning at the Princess Expo where I got to meet mikamah, Rose&Mike (both), mommyof2pirate, jenanderson and jbm02. People do notice you when you are wearing your WISH shirt! Can't wait to meet corinna and worfiedoodles later.
It's pretty hard to believe that I am here. I would never had done this without all the wonderful folks from the BL challenges!
Hello Team Donald
I'm just popping over to say Hi
I got started a little late this challenge and I'm over at Team Mickey
so is It OK to hang out or visit here? I sure Hope so!
I'll check back at Lunch time to catch up!
You can do it, tea pot! So nice to hear from you!
All our Princess runners did a great job. I didn't see Jude or jenanderson after the race but I'm sure that they did well. Unfortunately, I was swept a little after mile 8 but I'm glad that I went and gave it a shot. Picked up some respiratory bug so it will not be a fun flight home today.
Thanks for checking on us!
You can do it, tea pot! So nice to hear from you!
All our Princess runners did a great job. I didn't see Jude or jenanderson after the race but I'm sure that they did well. Unfortunately, I was swept a little after mile 8 but I'm glad that I went and gave it a shot. Picked up some respiratory bug so it will not be a fun flight home today.
Thanks for checking on us!
Crazy day and it was all my fault. I didn't get myself ready to go early enough today and ended up behind schedule all day and had to switch things around-- made me crazy. To make things worse I got about 1/4 of the way to the gym from home and realized I had left my tennis shoes at home. 
So I turned around and went back to get them, but then had to go get my allergy shots before the gym and had to cut the exercise time short to get DD from school for an orthodontist appt. I hate being rushed and having to keep checking my watch. 
) Hello Team Donald
I'm just popping over to say Hi
I got started a little late this challenge and I'm over at Team Mickey
so is It OK to hang out or visit here? I sure Hope so!
You can hang out and visit on any of the threads. I keep meaning to pop in on Mickey but haven't had time. I am impressed with anyone that can make it 8 miles! An awesome job! Sorry about that bug, I think I get one every time I travel.
I am usually black and blue from all the beatings that I give myself.
I really do need to learn to pick myself up, learn and move on but I am a "dweller". What did the dr say? Been thinking of you.
I talked to her about how you actually COULD probably eat at McDonalds for 30 days and not gain weight and possibly even lose. That with everything it is all about personal responsibility, the choices you make, and about moderation. 
I keep assuring her that I will always have some squish left!
I am curious what you all think about something, since many of us have a background of not making good food choices. DD15 has had "Health" in PE this quarter (and I use the word health in quotes for a reason!). They discussed nutrition last week and for much of that they watched SuperSize Me. Now i haven't seen this film but I do know the premise-- the guy ate all his meals at McDonalds for 30 days and it had a very negative impact on his health. DUH! I think that this is really a bit too extreme of a concept for a nutrition lesson, particularly for an age of kids that are already obsessed with appearance and body image and at high risk of eating disorders. Of course DD came home and said she and her friends would never eat at McD's again.
As I go through this weight loss process I worry a lot about the impact that I am having on my girls, 15 and almost 11. I have worked very hard to influence them to healthy choices. I didn't allow junk food until they were 3. They developed a strong foundation of tastes for veggies and fruits and still today do make very healthy choices. They drink mostly water, love salads and eat lots of veggies like asparagus and spinach and broccoli. I don't restrict junk food but we always have it in moderation. I keep telling them that Daddy and I aren't on a diet, but just changing our bad habits to healthier ones. Of course they ask me "is this on your diet?" or "can you have that on your diet?" and I keep answering that I am not on a diet, but am choosing healthier eating habits and I can eat whatever I want, but I am choosing not to have X (usually a bread, pasta, or sweet treat) at this time.
They do ask me if they are getting fat-- they are both very healthy and at a very healthy and normal weight. I talk to them about how I have made very bad choices in the past and didn't get a strong foundation of good nutrition growing up (they are amazed to find out we put spoons full of sugar on our cereal, ate cookies every day, drank soda several times a day, rarely ate vegetables etc) I hope that overall they are getting a positive message from me about health and nutrition and not a warped idea about diet and body image and being fat.
DD11 is actually not happy about me losing weight. She says she likes me "fluffy" and I am fun to snuggle with because I am so squishy.
here's our QOTD: Do you beat yourself up when things don't always go right?
I do and found this article that really put me in my place.
If we had friends that treated us the way that many of us treat ourselves, they wouldnt be our friends for very long. Imagine a friend who calls up just to complainabout you. Or an alleged buddy who quickly says I told you so when you screw up. Or someone who encourages you to give up instead of encouraging you to do your best.
Why do we do this? Why do we treat ourselves in such horrible ways? For some, the negative self-talk is so bad that it would literally be considered verbal abuse if coming from another person. Do any of these sound familiar? Im not good enough. I knew Id fail. I cant believe I messed it up again. Why cant I be more like (fill in the blank)? I dont deserve to be happy. If someone said these things to you, imagine the impact it would have on your confidence.
Negative self-talk can easily turn into a damaging self-fulfilling prophecy where you live downinstead of upto expectations. Its a bad habit that could strangle any growth and needs to be dealt with now. This is not friend talk. Yet its exactly the kind of destructive feedback we give ourselves.
This kind of language can have serious consequences, but people turn it on themselves all the time. Why? What did we do to deserve this? Is our self-esteem so low that we think we need to be talked toeven by ourselveslike this? Hopefully not.
Youre a fantastic person on an exciting journey, in the middle of creating a life that you want. If I were you, I wouldnt put up with that negative voice in your head. You deserve better. If anything, your self-esteem needs to be built up, not torn down. Whats so wrong with reminding yourself of how wonderful you are? Isnt that what you would do for a friend who needed a word of encouragement?
Sometimes, this can be easier said than done. Any self-bashing you might do may actually have its roots in something other people have told you over the years. Harsh words can leave scars that never go away. Still, that doesnt mean we have to carry on the legacy of beating ourselves up.
You deserve to be treated with respect, encouragement and patience. You demand that much from people you know. Demand it from yourself.
Have a great day Team Donald
he let her have a brownie that was at least 2 servings. I am 
with him and I am the bad guy for wanting her to be healthy.
I am curious what you all think about something, since many of us have a background of not making good food choices. DD15 has had "Health" in PE this quarter (and I use the word health in quotes for a reason!). They discussed nutrition last week and for much of that they watched SuperSize Me. Now i haven't seen this film but I do know the premise-- the guy ate all his meals at McDonalds for 30 days and it had a very negative impact on his health. DUH! I think that this is really a bit too extreme of a concept for a nutrition lesson, particularly for an age of kids that are already obsessed with appearance and body image and at high risk of eating disorders. Of course DD came home and said she and her friends would never eat at McD's again.
As I go through this weight loss process I worry a lot about the impact that I am having on my girls, 15 and almost 11. I have worked very hard to influence them to healthy choices. I didn't allow junk food until they were 3. They developed a strong foundation of tastes for veggies and fruits and still today do make very healthy choices. They drink mostly water, love salads and eat lots of veggies like asparagus and spinach and broccoli. I don't restrict junk food but we always have it in moderation. I keep telling them that Daddy and I aren't on a diet, but just changing our bad habits to healthier ones. Of course they ask me "is this on your diet?" or "can you have that on your diet?" and I keep answering that I am not on a diet, but am choosing healthier eating habits and I can eat whatever I want, but I am choosing not to have X (usually a bread, pasta, or sweet treat) at this time.
They do ask me if they are getting fat-- they are both very healthy and at a very healthy and normal weight. I talk to them about how I have made very bad choices in the past and didn't get a strong foundation of good nutrition growing up (they are amazed to find out we put spoons full of sugar on our cereal, ate cookies every day, drank soda several times a day, rarely ate vegetables etc) I hope that overall they are getting a positive message from me about health and nutrition and not a warped idea about diet and body image and being fat.
DD11 is actually not happy about me losing weight. She says she likes me "fluffy" and I am fun to snuggle with because I am so squishy.
I keep stressing to my DD is this is to be healthy- not to be skinny
I keep showing her good choices and my DH keeps saying oh 1 donut- cake, candy, cookies won't hurt her.. and lets her have it-and it's juts NOT 1 it's 2 or 3 too many times..
she is not fat- but chunky- she is overwight according to her Wii
We hit starring rolls on Sunday and I grabbed a banana and a yogurt- DH got a HUGE chocolate cakey thingy- I said to DD get a small treat or share with Daddy- nope
I can't fight with him in front of her
Sorry I had to vent.. I 'm good now..
And maybe make sure she sees you have a small brownie and not the whole pack etc. That it is ok to eat these things but in moderation. Moderation is very hard concept for children (and adults too 
).
I'm stuck at 180-181 all week and I really want to dip into the 70's this week and I feel a meal out w/ temptations will just blow that. Plus it's Wednesday so I know it will show on the scale Thur/Fri. I know it's 1 meal out but it still stresses me out since I feel I've gotten really focused lately. I'll need to research some online menues. 
