TEAM DONALD--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge

[donac]

Good Friday morning Team Donald. We finallly made it to Friday. I am hearing the S word again for saturday morning. I do have to be somewhere on Saturday afternoon so it better turn to rain like they are saying.

I don't have classes today. we are in a lesson study (where you analyze a lesson and then do it again to make it better) today. Two people were supposed to do the lessons but my gf is not feeling well so I told her that I would do her class. Then yesterday we got word that the other person doing the other class is not coming so gf jumped back in. Yesterday was the last day of exams and I was going to leave early but since we had to do some planning I left almost at my normal time. Maybe we can leave early today when we finish our paperwork. The only problem with that is ds doesn't work today so I won't have the house to myself.

Thanks Octoberbride03 for being our coach for the last week.

Welcome MickeySP our new coach for the week.

2/4 Friday QOTD: Who is your diet saboteur? How do you deal with her/him or them ?

I think that between myself and dh. I am always telling myself that if I use portion control I can try some things and then I don't use control. Dh is pretty good sometimes and then there is his trips to the store to get some ice cream even in an ice storm.

How did everyone do on my challenge for the week? I journaled all my food everyday except 1.

The new HH challenge is up. We all drink water so that is an easy one. The exercise is still a challenge for me. I can do it for 4 out of 7 days but I am going to try to get in my 7 days this week. The last one is pretty easy. we should all be able to do most of the challenge.

I did journal all my food yesterday but went over with some hot chocolate after yoga last night. I know it was because my knee was bothering me. I will plan better next week.

Off to get ready for school.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[pudge the fish]

2/4 Friday QOTD: Who is your diet saboteur? How do you deal with her/him or them ?

Mine is my DH- he really tries to be helpful and then he brings home ice cream or candy. True I don't have to eat it BUT it's there looking at me, calling my name and 1 bite leads to 2 bites and then 3...of course DH eats a big bowl of ice cream every night and is losing the weight I want to lose

I have learned this past week that Not eating, not exercising and not drinking my water really does hinder weight loss.
I was just too sick to care. I figured I'd lose a few pounds as I went thru 2-3 days of not eating, just toast and jello.
Nope , not me. I am the only person I know who doesn't eat and gains 2 pounds

I have been back on track these past few days- it' s amazing what one can do when one can breathe except I feel as if I am starting all over again with the walking.

Hope everyone has a healthy day and a safe day for those dealing with snow and Ice.

 

[ChrisinNJ]

2/4 Friday QOTD: Who is your diet saboteur? How do you deal with her/him or them ?

I am my own sabateur. When I don't plan my foods carefully I blow it for myself. My hubby doesn't make it easy for me though as I do all the cooking & shopping & portion control both of our foods. He is always craving crappy food choices so I have to be the voice of reason for both of us so I guess in some ways he is a saboteur as well.

I would like to live a more active lifestyle, with my husband, but it is tough most days to get him off the couch.

Anyway, on to the good news...I lost 3lbs more this week...8lbs in two weeks!! And I am feeling good!!!!!

I got back onto the exercise bike this morning for 25 minutes before breakfast. I'll take a short walk with the dog in a while if it is not too cold. My knee is hurting after yesterday's walk. I have to start wearing my new sneakers & see if it helps. I am not quite sure what I did too it, I thought maybe I strained it slipping in the snow & ice. It feels good when I stay off it, it hurts when I walk, and afterwards.

Have a great day today!!!

 

[lisah0711]

A tad late to the party but, congratulations to all our superstars and especially our biggest loser, ChrisinNJ!

And congratulations to our HH and WIN!ners!

And last, but not least, a big thank you to our team coach, donac, our weightkeeper, tigger813, our HH coach, cclovesdis, our WIN! coach, Connie96, and our hostess, Rose&Mike. Thank you for all your time and efforts!

Thanks, too, Maureen, for coaching this week! I thought you were a great coach and welcome to our new coach, MickeySP!

Take a look at your equipment list. If EVERYTHING on it was lost, how would this affect you? How would it change your routine until you could replace it all?

With the exception of my running shoes, I could make it without pretty much everything. I could even use my regular shoes for a bit, if I had to and just cut down to walking. So after thinking about this question, clearly the only thing I really need to get my exercise in is me!

jbm02, you have a great day, too! Can't wait to see you soon!

I'm guilty of skimming. For today, my plan is partially to remind myself all day that I am 79 days away from sitting on a beach in the carribean (in a bathing suit YIKES) and while it seems far away, it's not that much time to hit my goals. I will be eating only what I have packed for the day and I will go to the gym!

Great plan! Vacation will be here before you know it!

Good morning teammates!! Congratulations to all the big losers this week, in the weighin, and the WIN, and all who partook in the HH!! We are all winners for sticking with it on good days and bad days. A big thank you to Tracey, Connie, and CC for all your hard work.

Shawn, everyone in your pictures looked happy, healthy and strong!

And for myself..... I LOVE documentaries. Any good suggestions in that genre??

Hope the snowblower got fixed! It takes a lot of work to coordinate with your spouse with one person directing and the other doing!

The National Geographic documentaries are great. I saw an interesting one about a day at the Vatican -- a lot of behind the scenes information and another on Tibet. I haven't seen a bad one yet.

Gotta love Netflix and instant gratification!

LTS, sorry for your off plan day. They happen. Forgive, forget and get back on track!

BRB with rest of replies -- darn those smilie counters!

 

[lisah0711]

Melissa, hope that you see the number you want today -- you've been working hard!

Hi guys, I am back after quite the last 2 weeks!! Let's see my car blew an engine, a battle with the IRS, learning my Mom has mild dementia(she's 85 - and passing on a real estate transaction from hell - other than that I a mjust fine

I am the coach for the week 2/4 - 2/10 - gonna do my best if I fall down just poke me

So gonna be a bit early with tomorrow QOTD, in case work gets busy in the am.

2/4 Friday QOTD: Who is your diet saboteur? How do you deal with her/him or them ?

I have to say that I am the diet saboteur in my life. Sure, I would like to blame it on work, or family, or stress, but the truth of the matter is that I am the one who eats or drinks what they shouldn't -- many times because I think "I deserve it." Why I think I deserve to undo all my hard work, I don't know! I can't say I always win the struggle but I do kick myself in the tail and get back on track pretty quickly now if I do try to sabotage myself.

How did everyone do on my challenge for the week? I journaled all my food everyday except 1.

The new HH challenge is up. We all drink water so that is an easy one. The exercise is still a challenge for me. I can do it for 4 out of 7 days but I am going to try to get in my 7 days this week. The last one is pretty easy. we should all be able to do most of the challenge.

I journalled all but one day, dona. I'll take your challenge to do HH this week, too!

Abby, hope that you are feeling better soon!

Anyway, on to the good news...I lost 3lbs more this week...8lbs in two weeks!! And I am feeling good!!!!!

Great loss, ChrisinNJ!

Down 1.5 pounds today for a new low! Hoping to lose a few more pounds and get my 5% star from WW before I go to the Princess!

Have a great day DONALDS!

 

[mikamah]

Good friday morning everyone!! I'd say TGIF if we weren't getting more snow tomorrow.

Just a quick post, and then I'm heading out.

LTS- Sorry you're struggling and hope today is a better day, but I wanted you to know I thought of you and your night out for mexican yesterday. Work finished early, and some of the girls and I went for a margarita, and every chip I ate, I thought, why am I doing this, LTS can control herself, why can't I. I had one margarita and we ordered nachos, and I ate a small portion, definitely less than if I wasn't thinking about you all here on team donald. I will weighin tomorrow for my official weight, but LTS, and everyone else struggling, hang in there, don't give up, keep coming and reading if you don't feel like posting, because the more we read and hear, the more it will pop into our heads and help us to make the right choices.

Pjlla-Bummer on the snowblower. That stinks. We saw Grownups, which is a bit inappropriate, but I bet your ds would love it.

Sue- I did do netflix through the wii, and it's so easy and there's so many movies I haven't seen yet.

Shawn- add me to the list of who isn't sure who you are in the photo. You all look pretty fit to me, and just out there in the snow hiking must have been so beautiful. Let us know what you're wearing.

QOTD- I guess I'm my own worst saboteur, and if I'm careful, and watch which week of the month it is, I could probably stop myself from bringing the junk home. This week, there's not much in the house, which is good, and we'll shop tonight, with a list, and I am feeling motivated again. I had my splurge last night, and this weekend I'm planning to get out for a long run, so I want to fuel my body with the right foods. The other saboteur would be my whole family when we get together. It usually entails pizza or chinese, if it's an occassion, cake, and plenty of alcohol. Luckily it's not too often, and I can go into it with a great attitude, my tracking sheet, and stay in control, or I can go into it and lose all abandon.

Have a nice friday everyone!!

 

[tink_lover]

Good morning! Posting another loss this week I think kicking the exercise into gear makes a huge difference. At least that's what I tell myself during that torturous 45 min cycling class. Another one today.

QOTD - it's not really a who for me, but rather a what. And that would be time. My family is used to me not eating what everyone else is eating. But with our busy schedules and working full time, sometimes making the right meal just takes too much time and effort. It seems to be a common theme on our team. Many of us are struggling with eating right, working, taking care of kids/family, and trying to fit exercise in. I made the decision that 2011 was going to be (a bit selfishly) about me and getting myself into shape. I try not to let myself feel guilty if I'm at the gym and family is at home.

Make it a great day!

 

[ChrisinNJ]

I have to say that I am the diet saboteur in my life. Sure, I would like to blame it on work, or family, or stress, but the truth of the matter is that I am the one who eats or drinks what they shouldn't -- many times because I think "I deserve it." Why I think I deserve to undo all my hard work, I don't know! I can't say I always win the struggle but I do kick myself in the tail and get back on track pretty quickly now if I do try to sabotage myself.



Down 1.5 pounds today for a new low!

Good For you!!!

A tad late to the party but, congratulations to all our superstars and especially our biggest loser, ChrisinNJ!

Thanks!!

With the exception of my running shoes, I could make it without pretty much everything. I could even use my regular shoes for a bit, if I had to and just cut down to walking. So after thinking about this question, clearly the only thing I really need to get my exercise in is me!

Great thing to remember...no excuses!



Shawn, everyone in your pictures looked happy, healthy and strong!

I agree!!!

pudge the fish, I hope you are feeling better now!

 

[pjlla]

:After my pep talk about staying on program and getting some losses in I think I just blew mine for the day. I was already teetering on the edge for the week with the naked cake debacle and then today my stomach was hurting bad. I had my wonderfully healthy soup but had so much burning I had to have something more so I had a PB&J and a serving of tortilla chips and some antacid. Felt a little better but not much. Got a nonfat Starbucks Mocha on the way home and that is helping. I think just filling my stomach with milk is the key. But since I am on strict low carb and low sugar I have really blown it for the day. And I felt too bad to exercise.

Sorryyou had a bad day. I hate it when I'm trying to eat "right", yet the "right" stuff makes me feel lousy. hugs for a better tomorrow.

Plla, have you seen The Blind Side yet? LOVED it (and so did DH, DS and DD!)

Other favs:
Invincible
Band of Brothers (not sure if it is available on netflix yet)
Remember the Titans
Ms. Congeniality (old, but fun)
National Treasure
Planet Earth (I think this is a PBS one...)
Rudy

Hope this helps!!
Jude

Saw "The Blind Side".... loved it! As for the remainder of your list...

DD had Ms Congeniality on the queue, but we talked her out of it.... she has seen it many, many times! In fact, it is actually on the DVR! No sense in wasting space on the Netflix queue. We all love the Nat'l Treasure movies. Haven't seen any of the others, so I'll add them to my list!! Thanks for the ideas.

Don't forget the Proposal if you like comedies. Mild nudity though, I keep forgetting how old Pjlla's kids are.

We just watched Enchanted again, DS14 even sat through that.
Tangled should be out soon. That was really good, even the boys liked it.
Alice in Wonderland
August Rush (really good!, little sex scene in the beginning but the premise of the story is based on that)
Finding Forrester
Forrest Gump
King Arthur
Planet 51
Taken (scary but wow, good movie!!)
Wind - Oldie but a goodie
World's Fastest Indian


Can you tell I surfed my iTunes acct??? DH and I are movie junkies. I don't even have his list, but we probably own 2000+ DVD's and iTunes movies.

DD and I have seen The Proposal... very funny.

Enchanted - Just saw it recently on TV... forgot how good it really is.

Tangled - Can't BELIEVE I missed it in theaters. Am looking foward to it.

Alice in Wonderland - have rented the new one TWICE on Redbox.... don't care for it at all.

August Rush - Not familar with it.

Finding Forrester - again... not familiar with it.

Forrest Gump - own it on VHS... should watch it again soon.

King Arthur - not familiar with it.

Planet 51 - watched it recently on the instant play.... funny!

Taken - looked too scary on the trailers!

Wind - not familiar with it or the next one.
World's Fastest Indian



I'll be adding all of the "unfamiliars" to my list to check into. Thanks for all of the suggestions.

BTW,... kids are 13 and 15 1/2, so PG-13 is okay, but definitely no R.

Hi guys, I am back after quite the last 2 weeks!! Let's see my car blew an engine, a battle with the IRS, learning my Mom has mild dementia(she's 85 - and passing on a real estate transaction from hell - other than that I a mjust fine

I am the coach for the week 2/4 - 2/10 - gonna do my best if I fall down just poke me

So gonna be a bit early with tomorrow QOTD, in case work gets busy in the am.

2/4 Friday QOTD: Who is your diet saboteur? How do you deal with her/him or them ?

Mine is a very good skinny friend who thinks "just one bite won't hurt!" Well it won't hurt her but my thighs will be wounded for days. I have learned to question her to her face. I don't tell her I am on a diet, but do ask her if she would offer a alcoholic a drink, or a drug addict a joint - same principle.

WOW.... sorry things have been so rough lately. I will add a prayer for your Mom to my prayers today.

Well... of course, like many people said, I am my worst saboteur. But that said, DH doesn't help much. Things are definitely improving, but it has been a long road. And I am learning that rather than just saying "NO" to having something in the house, I just need to learn to deal with it, ignore it, have a smaller portion of it, or have a good substitute handy.

How did everyone do on my challenge for the week? I journaled all my food everyday except 1.

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I didnt' want you to think I was ignoring your challenge. I saw that you mentioned it a few days ago, but I didn't really respond because I journal all the time, so it is kind of a "no-brainer" for me. But I did journal every day this week!

Good morning friends! Welll.... as expected, the scale didn't look great today. But considering how disgusting and bloated I was feeling last night, just getting ON the scale was a victory in my book!! And I was down a tiny bit from last week, so it wasn't all bad news. Hopefully next week, when Aunt Flo is gone for good, things will look better.

I'm not going to chat a lot this morning. I was expecting to be working today, but I'm not so I'm considering it a BONUS DAY... and, of course, I will be at my SCRAPBOOK TABLE!! Yesterday I vacuumed, dusted, did laundry, etc, etc. This morning I loaded the car and went to the transfer station and emptied the dishwasher and dish drainer and made a nice healthy breakfast for DH and myself and everything is cleaned up. So I can scrap GUILT FREE for the rest of the day! Love you all, but I'm anxious to get to it! I'll try and hop on again later.....................P

 

[lovetoscrap]

I am up early today. I am so NOT a morning person. DD needed help getting some stuff together for school so I had to try to be conscious to help her.

I have lived here for over 5 years and I have not had any girlfriends close enough to "go out" with for a Mom's night out or a lunch date. A few coffees when we had things to discuss or plan for PTA or Swim Team but nothing major. This has been hard on me because everywhere I have lived before I had close friends and we would go out once a week, call all the time, drop by each others houses and had regular MNO once a month.

So finally a friend suggested a Night out and we are finally got the group together for tonight . Then last night at a meeting I ran off to go the bathroom (drinking my water!) and came back and my friend next to me had written on my calendar for today "Lunch with Susie" So in one day I have a lunch with a friend and a Night out. I hope I can get through it without to much damage. Mexican place tonight (Out, out damn chips) and a local cafe today. Hoping I can get soup and salad.

Since I am up early I figure I will also get in a good exercise to help and give me that "I killed myself working out this morning, no way I am going to blow it now!" mindset.

2/4 Friday QOTD: Who is your diet saboteur? How do you deal with her/him or them ?
Me, me, me and me! " Just a little bit won't hurt me. I deserve this. I am sick and tired of being good and I just want to enjoy myself."

Honestly I haven't dealt well with it in the past, that is why I am here and still fat. It is one of the things that I am working hard on this time, being here definitely helps. I am also trying to deal with my weight loss with small goals at at time. Right now I am just focusing on 20 pounds. Then when I get there I will work on the next 10 or 15 or 20. Short, realistic goals so that I can see progress.

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our monster storm turned into something "meh" because we ended up with more sleet than snow. 14 inches of snow, then sleet on top of it. I am looking forward to the day when our temp gets out of the teens again!!!

14 inches of snow and sleet is a "meh" storm???

Hi guys, I am back after quite the last 2 weeks!! Let's see my car blew an engine, a battle with the IRS, learning my Mom has mild dementia(she's 85 - and passing on a real estate transaction from hell - other than that I a mjust fine

Wow, that is certainly a whole lot of excitement that you don't need. Just keep swimming!

Down 1.5 pounds today for a new low! Hoping to lose a few more pounds and get my 5% star from WW before I go to the Princess!

Awesome job! Congratulations on a new low!

LTS- Sorry you're struggling and hope today is a better day, but I wanted you to know I thought of you and your night out for mexican yesterday. Work finished early, and some of the girls and I went for a margarita, and every chip I ate, I thought, why am I doing this, LTS can control herself, why can't I. I had one margarita and we ordered nachos, and I ate a small portion, definitely less than if I wasn't thinking about you all here on team donald. I will weighin tomorrow for my official weight, but LTS, and everyone else struggling, hang in there, don't give up, keep coming and reading if you don't feel like posting, because the more we read and hear, the more it will pop into our heads and help us to make the right choices.

I will try to keep this in mind when I am out tonight. "Behave yourself, you have to set a good example for mikamah." It is certainly a lot harder to keep that resolve in week 5 than it was in week one and two. But just eating less than usual is still a victory you can celebrate!

 

[Zoesmama03]

Down 1.6 lbs this week. I was expecting more because I'd seen it lower. Don't get me wrong I think that is a good loss it was just surprising. I had forget my BP med(contains water pill ingredient too) so I think I was retaining. I have a feeling once I flush all the salt out today I'll be dropping again. My schedule being all messed up yesterday had me off. I usually take it after I eat breakfast let it settle and exercise. If I take it before exercise it's bound to get interrupted by a bathroom break. They start working in a short while and flush me for several hours.

4 more lbs and I'm back out of the 290s

I may have some wrenches thrown in my plans here before too many more months. My brother may be giving up his fight on this house(trailer). He can't sell it for nearly enough to make up the difference of what he even owes and he's behind now and sadly I can't help him out more. Hopefully i can find a full time job soon. I've been tempted to take on a paper route for some cash(though not much after I pay for gas each week and anything else my car may need, tires, oil etc.). I know they are down one carrier but I don't need it ruining my car. So I may have some big changes coming up to prepare for but not exactly sure what they may end up being. I just don't know what to expect. Hopefully I don't get thrown off plan with eating and exercising if they come about. I may have to switch to tracking points if it comes down to no regular internet. My ex(Zoe's dad) has been talking with my brother since he got upset and looked him up on FB and sent him a PM. He is saying he is willing to put us up in Nashville again if my brother loses the place. Of course that doesn't help the issues but I would not mind giving Zoe the relationship with him and trying it out IF he's going to communicate how it will work. He didn't say anything when we went in Dec 2008 and I was out of savings to pay for our weekly rental. Work wasn't coming quick for me and I told him I won't be able to pay. He didn't offer any plans and I was scared and called my dad. I don't think that moving again will help job wise unless he knows of people he thinks I could work for to get some recent job history built up. I would not mind the move I hate it here and did love Nashville when I was there. I'll see what's coming up but its so stressful for my brother and I feel horrible. I came to try to help him when I found work it just hasn't been that easy to find something.

QOTD: I'm definitely my own saboteur in so many ways. I mean I do all the shopping so if it's in the house its because of me. I've worked around it. I picked up four 12 packs of Mt. Dew for my brother. He only drinks them really before work or may take one for lunch as well. At home he drinks mostly water. I've gotten to where I haven't even touched the morning one I was partaking in. It hasn't even been that hard to resist it the past few days.

Maureen,
Normally NO I don't measure my chips but if I want to have some its gotta be measured or I'll eat way too many.

Dona,
Turn the heat down and see if he wants ice cream. Its been too cold in my house to want that stuff. 60s or so and I just can't get into it. Now when we warm back up I can see myself trying to buy more ice cream.

Christine,
You are doing great.

Lisa,
Yeah I feel like I worked hard and the 1.6 is a good number for it but still because I'd see it lower I was a little sad. It will catch up. Way to go on 1.5 and the new low.

Kathy,
I'm my own saboteur as well. I do all the grocery shopping so its me that buys the stuff to mess me up. But I feel guilty making everyone else than can handle a moderation of chips or whatnot go without.

Pjlla,
I highly suggest August Rush though not sure if it would as interesting to kids unless they like music a lot. My dd didn't have an interest in it too much but Coyote Ugly even with its certain inappropriateness she loves. I let her watch a lot other things but we talk about the inappropriate stuff.

LTS,
I've never really had a girls' night out. I don't feel like I'm missing anything because I'm not into that sort of thing. Bars and drinks I mean. I would have had my first one more a "concert" recently but dd's sleepover was a day early from me being able to go. A friends dh's band was playing. I'm up for concerts with the girls but its been soooooo long since I could afford those this was a small bar performance free to get in I'm sure. It is nice to get out and have a night of our own from time to time.



I think I've given up on catching up the QOTDs but I did get to today's. Maybe later this afternoon if I can get on WISH I can go through and answer some older ones that I missed.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

2/4 Friday QOTD: Who is your diet saboteur? How do you deal with her/him or them ?

Me!! And my lack of planning. To deal with it I have to stay focused and make sure I plan everything out for the week or it doesn't get done.

DD and I have seen The Proposal... very funny.

Enchanted - Just saw it recently on TV... forgot how good it really is.

Tangled - Can't BELIEVE I missed it in theaters. Am looking foward to it.

Alice in Wonderland - have rented the new one TWICE on Redbox.... don't care for it at all.

August Rush - Not familar with it.

Finding Forrester - again... not familiar with it.

Forrest Gump - own it on VHS... should watch it again soon.

King Arthur - not familiar with it.

Planet 51 - watched it recently on the instant play.... funny!

Taken - looked too scary on the trailers!

Wind - not familiar with it or the next one.
World's Fastest Indian



I'll be adding all of the "unfamiliars" to my list to check into. Thanks for all of the suggestions.

BTW,... kids are 13 and 15 1/2, so PG-13 is okay, but definitely no R.

Tangled was awesome!! We saw it in 3-D, I think it comes out in March. Definitely get it if you can.

All of the above would be acceptable for the kids except maybe Taken. IT was scary but really really good. Liam Neeson's character was great.

Oh don't forget Robin Hood, the Kevin Costner version. That is mine and DH's movie. Love it!!

I may have some wrenches thrown in my plans here before too many more months. My brother may be giving up his fight on this house(trailer). He can't sell it for nearly enough to make up the difference of what he even owes and he's behind now and sadly I can't help him out more. Hopefully i can find a full time job soon. I've been tempted to take on a paper route for some cash(though not much after I pay for gas each week and anything else my car may need, tires, oil etc.). I know they are down one carrier but I don't need it ruining my car. So I may have some big changes coming up to prepare for but not exactly sure what they may end up being. I just don't know what to expect. Hopefully I don't get thrown off plan with eating and exercising if they come about. I may have to switch to tracking points if it comes down to no regular internet. My ex(Zoe's dad) has been talking with my brother since he got upset and looked him up on FB and sent him a PM. He is saying he is willing to put us up in Nashville again if my brother loses the place. Of course that doesn't help the issues but I would not mind giving Zoe the relationship with him and trying it out IF he's going to communicate how it will work. He didn't say anything when we went in Dec 2008 and I was out of savings to pay for our weekly rental. Work wasn't coming quick for me and I told him I won't be able to pay. He didn't offer any plans and I was scared and called my dad. I don't think that moving again will help job wise unless he knows of people he thinks I could work for to get some recent job history built up. I would not mind the move I hate it here and did love Nashville when I was there. I'll see what's coming up but its so stressful for my brother and I feel horrible. I came to try to help him when I found work it just hasn't been that easy to find something.

Hang in there Melissa!! We'll help you get through!

 

[50sjayne]

Here are some pictures of our hike today:

I hate to say it, but I'm the fat lady in the picture!

Shawn

Looks like you had fun--really pretty, thanks for sharing. Yeah I'm looking forward to eating at the lodge at Multnomah falls. Had the Sunday brunch years ago--that was really good.

quotd's--exercise equipment gone--I would ride my bike more probably, do my back exercises like I always do. Go for more walks with the kid.

diet saboteur--
Well, have figured out I only eat when I'm around someone...logical conclusion...

Went to the doctor yesterday I'm 123 right now. Wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be--wasn't impressed with my 50# loss-- seemed more concerned about me. This doctor who is always telling me to lose weight... Didn't do any kind of tests-- I thought I was going to get a physical...since the last one I had was me 50 pounds heavier and passed with flying colors I was looking forward to really __________with this one lol. I got what I wanted anyway-- I'll be back on the pill soon.

 

[SettinSail]

Okay.... I'm gonna need more to go on that that, because you all look just fine to me!!

Anyone else have no idea which one she is?

Shawn, I'm with pjlla. All of you look just fine to me too.

Uh what fat lady???

I see NO fat ladies in the picture!! I see several grinning, happy women. I think we all need to cut ourselves a little slack. Is that too preach-y? I don't mean it to be. Just that you all look like you are having a great day in the pictures - hold onto that rather than what the scale might say.....

Shawn: Fabulous pics. And I agree with everyone else. I don’t see a fat lady in the bunch. Thanks for posting them.

Shawn- add me to the list of who isn't sure who you are in the photo. You all look pretty fit to me, and just out there in the snow hiking must have been so beautiful. Let us know what you're wearing.

Awwwwww, thanks guys! the support from my Donalds Is my perspective that out of whack? I was sooo disappointed when I saw these pictures but I am wearing 2 coats so I appear bigger than normal. I'm wearing the tan coat, beanie hat and you can see the bright blue on my fleece jacket underneath the tan coat. We did have a blast on that hike!

Pamela: Sorry about the snowblower! Hope DH can fix it.
I'm drawing a blank on movies and documentaries right now, but will continue to think about it...

LTS: Ugh on the food/tummy issues. Hope you can keep it at bay.

Jude: I think you told me before you were an exchange student, but I didn't realize it was in the Swab. Alb!!! What an experience that must have been. I think the Swab. people are great! I can't understand what they are saying, but they are still great

Went to work, spent my day annoyed(Who buys their toothbrush at a pawn shop ) Yes, its a real question.

OK, you must explain this

Hi guys, I am back after quite the last 2 weeks!! Let's see my car blew an engine, a battle with the IRS, learning my Mom has mild dementia(she's 85 - and passing on a real estate transaction from hell - other than that I a mjust fine

2/4 Friday QOTD: Who is your diet saboteur? How do you deal with her/him or them ?

for a rough couple of weeks. That's a lot to go through.

MY first thought is that DH is my saboteur. He eats huge portions, makes unhealthy choices and brings me and offers me things that I don't need. But, he's not forcing them down my throat! So perhaps I am my biggest saboteur like many others have mentioned. I'm very consistent with the water and exercise but not the eating still. Some days are better than others!

How did everyone do on my challenge for the week? I journaled all my food everyday except 1.

Ugh, not so good this week Will try again next week though! You are right, the HH should be VERY easy this week! Let's all try for 21 and show Mickey what we got!

Anyway, on to the good news...I lost 3lbs more this week...8lbs in two weeks!! And I am feeling good!!!!!

Be careful with that knee

Down 1.5 pounds today for a new low! Hoping to lose a few more pounds and get my 5% star from WW before I go to the Princess!

I have lived here for over 5 years and I have not had any girlfriends close enough to "go out" with for a Mom's night out or a lunch date. A few coffees when we had things to discuss or plan for PTA or Swim Team but nothing major. This has been hard on me. So finally a friend suggested a Night out and we are finally got the group together for tonight . Then last night at a meeting I ran off to go the bathroom (drinking my water!) and came back and my friend next to me had written on my calendar for today "Lunch with Susie" So in one day I have a lunch with a friend and a Night out. I hope I can get through it without to much damage. Mexican place tonight (Out, out damn chips) and a local cafe today. Hoping I can get soup and salad.

for a girls night out.....and a lunch date! I feel the same as you and it has been really hard for me here in my temporary home. I so miss all my good girlfriends back home. I find myself doing and going to everything here and have made some good friends but it's not easy. I just made a new friend the other night who's 20 years younger than me!

Down 1.6 lbs this week. 4 more lbs and I'm back out of the 290s

and for your situation, I know that must be stressful! Hope you end up with a great place for you and Zoe.

Well, I had a very stressful day today. Got an email from the school that my son along with others had been involved in an "act of vandalism" and he would have to pay for the broken basketball pole and help out the cleaning lady after school next week. So, all day I am envisioning a scene like mad fans tearing down goal posts and thinking what the heck....WHY would he do that? But as my son and the neighbor kid (not involved) describe it, the pole was broken and wobbly for a long time. Many kids at the school wiggle the pole while playing a pick-up game to try and mess up the shooter for fun. Today the principal saw my son do it and he was warned not to do it anymore as the pole is unstable. A short time after this, another kid leaned on the pole and broke it. Now, I would hardly describe this as an act of vandalism. I don't really think it's fair that this group of kids who were playing at that moment should bear the brunt of this. I've been composing my email response in my head all day and getting stressed out! I think I will write back that we will respect his wishes and go along with the payment and punishment but I will point out what I've said above and let him know that I disagree. Ugh, so sick of this school here!!! Right now, I can't get back to the States fast enough! 17 more months to go!

Well, hope you all have a fantastic weekend and be mindful of your choices!

Shawn

 

[SettinSail]

Shawn, everyone in your pictures looked happy, healthy and strong!

Thanks Lisa Somehow I left you out of my post above. So happy you are having a great challenge Can't wait to hear the report back from the in a few weeks...

Shawn

 

[laughinplace199]

Hi Everyone.

I"m new here and have been lurking a bit on and off for the past week or so. I guess it's time to jump right in...

So, for today's QOTD, I am most definitely my own saboteur. This is my first real attempt at dieting and I now know that I don't have much will power. I'm a stay at home mom to 3 young kids, so there is always "kid food" around. I'm trying, but some days are better than others.

 

[pjlla]

Hi Everyone.

I"m new here and have been lurking a bit on and off for the past week or so. I guess it's time to jump right in...

So, for today's QOTD, I am most definitely my own saboteur. This is my first real attempt at dieting and I now know that I don't have much will power. I'm a stay at home mom to 3 young kids, so there is always "kid food" around. I'm trying, but some days are better than others.

WELCOME!!! We have a great group here! Glad you found us.......P

 

[laughinplace199]

WELCOME!!! We have a great group here! Glad you found us.......P

Thanks!

 

[Yunchman]

I am attempting to complete all the HH this week and stay OP, wish me luck! Already did my 25 min exercise for the day just did a 1.5 mile jog, whew, it is kinda hot out there today! Sorry for all the snow peeps I probably should keep my mouth shut about being hot! I am on my way to 64 oz of water at about the halfway mark and I have given my compliment for the day

Have not weighed in yet for this week, forgot this morning before I ate so i will try to do it tomorrow. I'm not sure if I will have a loss but I at least should have a maintain. I only worked out once this past week but I still kept my eating healthy so we'll see. I am hoping with the HH for this week will help me lose some more lbs.

 

[tigger813]

Down 1.6 lbs this week. I was expecting more because I'd seen it lower. Don't get me wrong I think that is a good loss it was just surprising. I had forget my BP med(contains water pill ingredient too) so I think I was retaining. I have a feeling once I flush all the salt out today I'll be dropping again. My schedule being all messed up yesterday had me off. I usually take it after I eat breakfast let it settle and exercise. If I take it before exercise it's bound to get interrupted by a bathroom break. They start working in a short while and flush me for several hours.

4 more lbs and I'm back out of the 290s

I may have some wrenches thrown in my plans here before too many more months. My brother may be giving up his fight on this house(trailer). He can't sell it for nearly enough to make up the difference of what he even owes and he's behind now and sadly I can't help him out more. Hopefully i can find a full time job soon. I've been tempted to take on a paper route for some cash(though not much after I pay for gas each week and anything else my car may need, tires, oil etc.). I know they are down one carrier but I don't need it ruining my car. So I may have some big changes coming up to prepare for but not exactly sure what they may end up being. I just don't know what to expect. Hopefully I don't get thrown off plan with eating and exercising if they come about. I may have to switch to tracking points if it comes down to no regular internet. My ex(Zoe's dad) has been talking with my brother since he got upset and looked him up on FB and sent him a PM. He is saying he is willing to put us up in Nashville again if my brother loses the place. Of course that doesn't help the issues but I would not mind giving Zoe the relationship with him and trying it out IF he's going to communicate how it will work. He didn't say anything when we went in Dec 2008 and I was out of savings to pay for our weekly rental. Work wasn't coming quick for me and I told him I won't be able to pay. He didn't offer any plans and I was scared and called my dad. I don't think that moving again will help job wise unless he knows of people he thinks I could work for to get some recent job history built up. I would not mind the move I hate it here and did love Nashville when I was there. I'll see what's coming up but its so stressful for my brother and I feel horrible. I came to try to help him when I found work it just hasn't been that easy to find something.

QOTD: I'm definitely my own saboteur in so many ways. I mean I do all the shopping so if it's in the house its because of me. I've worked around it. I picked up four 12 packs of Mt. Dew for my brother. He only drinks them really before work or may take one for lunch as well. At home he drinks mostly water. I've gotten to where I haven't even touched the morning one I was partaking in. It hasn't even been that hard to resist it the past few days.

Maureen,
Normally NO I don't measure my chips but if I want to have some its gotta be measured or I'll eat way too many.

Dona,
Turn the heat down and see if he wants ice cream. Its been too cold in my house to want that stuff. 60s or so and I just can't get into it. Now when we warm back up I can see myself trying to buy more ice cream.

Christine,
You are doing great.

Lisa,
Yeah I feel like I worked hard and the 1.6 is a good number for it but still because I'd see it lower I was a little sad. It will catch up. Way to go on 1.5 and the new low.

Kathy,
I'm my own saboteur as well. I do all the grocery shopping so its me that buys the stuff to mess me up. But I feel guilty making everyone else than can handle a moderation of chips or whatnot go without.

Pjlla,
I highly suggest August Rush though not sure if it would as interesting to kids unless they like music a lot. My dd didn't have an interest in it too much but Coyote Ugly even with its certain inappropriateness she loves. I let her watch a lot other things but we talk about the inappropriate stuff.

LTS,
I've never really had a girls' night out. I don't feel like I'm missing anything because I'm not into that sort of thing. Bars and drinks I mean. I would have had my first one more a "concert" recently but dd's sleepover was a day early from me being able to go. A friends dh's band was playing. I'm up for concerts with the girls but its been soooooo long since I could afford those this was a small bar performance free to get in I'm sure. It is nice to get out and have a night of our own from time to time.



I think I've given up on catching up the QOTDs but I did get to today's. Maybe later this afternoon if I can get on WISH I can go through and answer some older ones that I missed.

DON'T FORGET TO PM ME!!!!!! I don't put your losses in from your posts, only from your PMs!

Thanks!!!!!

DON"T FORGET YOUR TEAM NAME IN THE TITLE PLEASE!!!!!!