TEAM DONALD--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge

[BernardandMissBianca]

I also looked at that word several times yesterday and said it out loud, so cool...

Oh good, I thought I was crazy!! Glad I wasn't the only one. The kids on the other hand are like why are you saying that with the worst french accent ever. LOL

Let me know when you have the next one, I would love to join in.

I will let you know. As of right now we are trying for the first Friday of every month. From about 4-midnight. We are going to try to squeeze in an all day crop sometime soon as well.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Oh I am feeling rough. My back is sore from shoveling ice, oh the joy. And I'm feeling queasy, the kids have all had 24 hour bugs so it doesn't bode well for me. Let's hope it passes over me!!!


DH is home this week so it's going to be a lesson in patience and time management. I have got to get some workouts in this week!!!

 

[charming23]

Sorry I have been MIA. I need to start doing more posting here.

Last week was crazy busy. Early in the week I had a job interview (fingers crossed) and then we had snow. I had to dig out myself plus my grandma. I did manage to exercise using some dvds and stayed firm on my eating so I lost 2 more pounds. I am dreading tomorrow (Superbowl Sunday) but plan to exercise in the morning and limit myself to only a few treats.

 

[buzz5985]

Hey everyone, congratulations to all the losers, and continued support for those that are struggling.

I have been a little distracted the last 10 days and not posting that often. A family that we know, their DS 13 while at hockey practice, fell to the ice. He was not hit, there was nobody near him. Several people responded and found him with no pulse and turning purple. CPR was started, paddles are at the rink, when EMT's arrived he was given adrenaline. The boy was in a medically induced coma for a couple of days. He was brought out of it, several tests later, he was operated on and a implantable cardioverter defibrillator was placed into his heart that will monitor him 24/7, if his heart misses a beat, with shock him back. Can you even imagine this happening?? The poor kid, he's only 13. He was one of my cub scouts when I was a Den leader, he is so devastated that he can no longer play hockey or lacrosse. No contact sports. I just keep thinking that the poor parents will never have another good nights sleep as long as they live. Argghghh. I live in a great town though and the community has really come together, cooking meals, shoveling, etc. The good news is he expected to come home this weekend.

I am going to have a rough week coming up. For some strange reason, I volunteered to work overnight to conduct an audit in my building. I will be working 10:30 pm to whenever, the whenever is making me nervous. LOL I will be sleeping from whenever I get home to 2 pm, when I need to pick DS and DN up from school. I am excited to be home for dinner every night, and be able to go to a few functions after school, and hockey games etc that I miss. A Court of Honor at Scouts. So hopefully my body will take the time adjustment in stride, and I will not eat out of "being tired out of my mind". I worked overnight years ago and it wasn't unusual to only get 2 hours a sleep/day because your too tired to sleep. Hey, you can do anything for a week?? Right???? LOL

So I may be MIA this week too - because I don't want to come home and read the boards, and get all wired up to go. It is now 3:08 am. I am trying to stay up and change my sleep pattern. My Father always told me to never volunteer for anything. Now that I am 51, you would think I would have learned?? Have a great week everyone.

 

[buzz5985]

Hey everyone, congratulations to all the losers, and continued support for those that are struggling.

I have been a little distracted the last 10 days and not posting that often. A family that we know, their DS 13 while at hockey practice, fell to the ice. He was not hit, there was nobody near him. Several people responded and found him with no pulse and turning purple. CPR was started, paddles are at the rink, when EMT's arrived he was given adrenaline. The boy was in a medically induced coma for a couple of days. He was brought out of it, several tests later, he was operated on and a implantable cardioverter defibrillator was placed into his heart that will monitor him 24/7, if his heart misses a beat, with shock him back. Can you even imagine this happening?? The poor kid, he's only 13. He was one of my cub scouts when I was a Den leader, he is so devastated that he can no longer play hockey or lacrosse. No contact sports. I just keep thinking that the poor parents will never have another good nights sleep as long as they live. Argghghh. I live in a great town though and the community has really come together, cooking meals, shoveling, etc. The good news is he expected to come home this weekend.

I am going to have a rough week coming up. For some strange reason, I volunteered to work overnight to conduct an audit in my building. I will be working 10:30 pm to whenever, the whenever is making me nervous. LOL I will be sleeping from whenever I get home to 2 pm, when I need to pick DS and DN up from school. I am excited to be home for dinner every night, and be able to go to a few functions after school, and hockey games etc that I miss. A Court of Honor at Scouts. So hopefully my body will take the time adjustment in stride, and I will not eat out of "being tired out of my mind". I worked overnight years ago and it wasn't unusual to only get 2 hours a sleep/day because your too tired to sleep. Hey, you can do anything for a week?? Right???? LOL

So I may be MIA this week too - because I don't want to come home and read the boards, and get all wired up to go. It is now 3:08 am. I am trying to stay up and change my sleep pattern. My Father always told me to never volunteer for anything. Now that I am 51, you would think I would have learned?? Have a great week everyone.

 

[SettinSail]

Good morning Donalds! I got up and ran this morning for 30 minutes! I'm not sure how far I went, I just run out on paths through the fields but I estimate it about 2 miles? Going to try to get back to running 3 x per week. Nice and sunny out but very cold and frosty too. Someone stopped me for directions to a bakery on our street and I was able to help them and then my neighbor stopped me when I got back, wanting to know what I was doing and what was I doing it so early for! Germans are known for being very nosy! I so wish my German language skills were better, it's so frustruating.
Came home to a nice pancake breakfast made by DH. I ate 3 pancakes with syrup. I guess I felt entitled to since I'd just run 2 miles. I really need to cut my calorie intake if I want the scale to move faster! I just feel so proud of myself for being so disciplined with water and exercise but that alone is not cuttting it!

This is our first Saturday of a 10 week long road.

Hang in there during your busy season Sounds like your DH is an accountant too?

Spent last night working on costumes for the local high school. the costume person is not a high pressure person and very wishy washy. The last number has no costumes and she is not making any decision on it. The theater is still one big empty hall with no walls, carpet and seats. If everything gets done in the 4 weeks it will be a miracle.

Wow, good luck getting that all together. It's amazing how things like that usually have a way of working out even though it seems like there's no way right now. And, 25,000 steps Awesome!

After work we stopped and had supper out, and I did well, ordered fish, brocolli, and mashed potatoes which I only ate a couple bites, and I did have a piece of bread and butter, went grocery shopping, and did not come home with any chips or crackers.

Not much exciting here, more rain/snow, and I'm going to borrow a roof rake and see if I can clear a little snow off my porch roofs. The main roof has a pretty steep pitch, so I think it will be ok. Last night, when I was scared to light the pilot light alone, I thought why did I buy a house, wouldn't it be better to just have called a landlord? This winter is really messing with my head, but I don't think I'm alone.

Great job on dinner and grocery shopping Mashed potatoes, boy does that sound good!

I think it's so great that you handle all the house maintenance, car maintenance and you are raising a great son on your own!! You should be so proud of yourself! You are raising Michael in a home where he will have great memories and not some generic apartment. Don't let this Winter get you down!

I avoided the chips again and kept thinking of you! I sat at the end of the table where I couldn't even reach them. I had a steak thing (tasted just like fajitas but not cut up) and it was really good. And for lunch I had a huge salad, at half there and brought the rest home for my afternoon snack .

GREAT job on the lunch and ladies night out!!! Sometimes I use those events as times to just let go and treat myself and then I have to work that much harder in the days afterward. Thank goodness I'm not anywhere near a Cheesecake Factory too; just the mention of it sends me daydreaming.....
Hope you get answers for your stomach issues

I borrowed my friends roof rake and raked some snow off my porches, garage and the bottom of the main roof. I hope it will help prevent the ice from building up further and getting leaks. I know too many people with roof leaks these days, and there's not a lot to do for them. People from work were talking about putting rock salt in a pantyhose, and laying it across the gutter, or wherever you have a big ice dam. That's if you can find rock salt. None in any home depot or lowes around here. Spring, spring, I'm anxiously awaiting your arrival.

Yikes, that sounds like alot of work. I'm glad you didn't have to get up on the roof! I wasn't sure what a roof rake was...

I just had to say:

I'm so proud of all of you that continue to post and work hard despite good weeks and bad weeks! We all have them! It has taken me two years to get where I am today! It hasn't always been easy! The love and support of everyone here makes everyday worth it! Stick with it and you will succeed!!!!!!

Thank you Tracy This really keeps me motivated to keep trying harder! It helps to know someone else has gone through this and succeeded!!!

I'm still here and struggling every hour - usually failing - to get back on track. I just can't seem to get my head or heart around the new WW plan, my Bugg or anything. And it is driving me NUTS!!!

I haven't been able to walk hardly at all due to weather....cold I don't mind, but the wind here has been ferocious this last month. I need to get my butt and my kids in gear & get my office/Future DSil's weekend bedroom , cleaned out so I have room to exercise....IF the stupid computer's DVD player will keep working.

Just tons of little issues that keep distracting me.

I have literally DOZENS of workout DVD's, an elliptical that the kids always unplug and I can't move the furniture to plug back in, a Wii, and Kinect.....WHY CAN'T I GET MY HEAD TOGETHER!?!?!?!?!?!? I was within 30lbs of my ultimate goal and less than 20 to my WW goal, Now, I'm up to more like 40 & 30.

All I want is the vicious cycle of sweet, salty, sweet, salty and am doing no good at saying 'No'.

Ok, done with my pity party vent. I'm coaching next week, so maybe forcing myself to be on here and getting motivated by all of you will give me a kick start. I can hope. I manage to get on, read a few & never post. Not good.

Off to finish dinner.....baked chicken & baked potato....but I'm the only one home to eat, so me & the dogs......my best friends!

Hang in there! You've been very succesful in the past and it will all fall into place again for you soon Just keep on doing what you can !

Maintained again this week. Can't boo hoo too much, I've not been working as hard. And I confess that i ate a store bought cupcake today... It was so good, but I think I actually don't need another one. Moderation, what a concept!

Anyone watching all the specials and shows on heart disease in women this weekend? (Don't know if anyone discussed this earlier, I haven't been keeping up with you every day.) Reminds me that my health is more than what size jeans I can fit into or how I'll look in the photos on my next Disney trip. Been a really good gut check.

Now, if I could only get rid of this gut... And that's why I'm here!

Better than a gain any day!!! I will have to check out the heart shows. It always freaks me out when they talk about waist size - mine is terrible, but I'm not having any luck taking inches off it, the inches keep coming off everywhere else

stayed the same this week
at least I didn't gain

MUCH better than a gain! Sometmes your body needs time to adjust!

So, I haven't told DH or the kids that I have been exercising when I can. I just need that to be something I am doing for me only right now. No concerned advice or questions from the family, KWIM? But I have been SOOOOOO sore the last 2 weeks I think they are starting to get worried! They are used to me being a bit slow and saying "ow" with my foot and hip problems but now it is pretty much constant when I reach (arms) and bend (abs) and everything else I do. Poor hubby is going to be dragging me to the dr if I don't get over this initial painful stage soon!

Hang in there

Oh I am feeling rough. My back is sore from shoveling ice, oh the joy. And I'm feeling queasy, the kids have all had 24 hour bugs so it doesn't bode well for me. Let's hope it passes over me!!!


DH is home this week so it's going to be a lesson in patience and time management. I have got to get some workouts in this week!!!

Hope you don't get the BUG

Sorry I have been MIA. I need to start doing more posting here.

Last week was crazy busy. Early in the week I had a job interview (fingers crossed) and then we had snow. I had to dig out myself plus my grandma. I did manage to exercise using some dvds and stayed firm on my eating so I lost 2 more pounds. I am dreading tomorrow (Superbowl Sunday) but plan to exercise in the morning and limit myself to only a few treats.

Good luck on the job !!!

I have been a little distracted the last 10 days and not posting that often. A family that we know, their DS 13 while at hockey practice, fell to the ice.

Oh, that's so sad. Hopefully he will adjust to the changes and still have a full life and plenty of other activities. Got to be a hard adjustment at that age.

Good luck with working nights and hopefully something good will come out of stepping up and volunteering (it usually does!)

Well, we watched a Glee marathon last night and had an UNO attack tournament. Woo Hoo, what an exciting Saturday night
DS helped out at the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby yesterday. It was at a different base here that we don't have access to and he was excited because he got to eat some Popeye's chicken...5 pieces! We are going to try to stay up as long as we can and watch some of the Super Bowl. It will not start here until 12:30 am We don't have school tomorrow so we can sleep in though.

Have a great Sunday Donalds!

Shawn

 

[donac]

Good Sunday morning Team Donald.

Quiet day yesterday. Got some comstumes straightened out but not everything. Going back Friday night. I need to make up a skirt for the closing number this week. I don't think they really know what they want for the closing number.

I have church this morning. I need to get some grocery shopping done this morning. I am going as soon as I get home from church. All the male rookie shoppers will be out today so I need to go as early as possible. I shouldn't have too much trouble since they don't usually hit the produce aisles and I stay away from the snack aisles.

I have a mystery quilt project scheduled for today. Everything is cut out and the first clue goes up on the internet at 10 am. The last clue comes on at 2.

I am going to a Super Bowl party tonight. I spoke to the hostess last night and told her I would bring a veggie platter. I know that there will be something healthy. I don't know if there will be a dessert for me. One of our friends usually brings cut up pineapple (it is the ONLY she I very saw her bring) but she and her husband split just before Christmas and I know the wife is not into football. I will have access to a hot tub since I not really interested in the game.

This is going to be a long week. I have a math meet tomorrow after school. Tuesday I am helping at a fundraiser for the National HOnor Society. We are doing McTeacher night. The faculty help serve in a local McDOnald's and they give the group a percentage of the sales. It has been packed the last couple of years. I have worked the drive thru the last two times I have done it.

I hope everyone has a happy and healthy day. I will be checking in a ccouple of times today.

 

[dvccruiser76]

Not much exciting here, more rain/snow, and I'm going to borrow a roof rake and see if I can clear a little snow off my porch roofs. The main roof has a pretty steep pitch, so I think it will be ok. Last night, when I was scared to light the pilot light alone, I thought why did I buy a house, wouldn't it be better to just have called a landlord? This winter is really messing with my head, but I don't think I'm alone.

I've got 2 1/2 weeks til disney, and I still have 5 pounds to lose. I'll cut up a big bowl of fruit today.

Not to be a saboteur, but did anyone know it is " National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day" One of the local ice cream places is having a fundraiser this morning from 8-12 and selling all funky breakfast type icecreams, one has bacon in it. That's why we bought some ice cream last night, and I will have a little with ds this morning with my fruit. Sue, if your interested it's Cherry Farm having the event.

Ugh, I hear you I wouldn't light a pilot either. It's funny I don't even like gas stoves. Every house we look at that has one I'm like no thanks

Yay for Disney Have a wonderfuly time!

Do you know anyone that went to Cherry Hill yesterday? I might take Dylan to the Scooperbowl this summer if it's on a day that I'm off. I went years ago and had fun. Have you ever been? We're going to try and go to the Hot Dog Safari this year, which I've never been to. Dylan loves hot dogs. We also meet a couple of friends at the BBQ Beach Blast last summer and had fun.

Enjoy your quiet day at work. I'm sure dh will appreciate having you home once tax season is over. It looks like we should get mostly rain, with some freezing rain, and tomorrow is looking nice, 38. I just wish there was somewhere outside to walk. The roads are such a mess. Have a nice visit with MIL.


Spring, spring, I'm anxiously awaiting your arrival.

It looks nice out, but I haven't been out there yet. Did you hear the thunder last night? Crazy huh?

I'm ready for spring too!

DH and DS went to Mall Tots for an hour and hung out, so I guess it was a good day. I think they also did some Valentine's shopping, which makes it hard for me to be frustrated with him

We're heading to Portsmouth around 10 for brunch, so hopefully the roads aren't icy.

I have been a little distracted the last 10 days and not posting that often. A family that we know, their DS 13 while at hockey practice, fell to the ice. He was not hit, there was nobody near him. Several people responded and found him with no pulse and turning purple. CPR was started, paddles are at the rink, when EMT's arrived he was given adrenaline. The boy was in a medically induced coma for a couple of days. He was brought out of it, several tests later, he was operated on and a implantable cardioverter defibrillator was placed into his heart that will monitor him 24/7, if his heart misses a beat, with shock him back. Can you even imagine this happening?? The poor kid, he's only 13. He was one of my cub scouts when I was a Den leader, he is so devastated that he can no longer play hockey or lacrosse. No contact sports. I just keep thinking that the poor parents will never have another good nights sleep as long as they live. Argghghh. I live in a great town though and the community has really come together, cooking meals, shoveling, etc. The good news is he expected to come home this weekend.

Oh those poor parents and the boy must be scared too

 

[pjlla]

New here!! Hello, everyone! Thought I would swing by and introduce myself! My name is Mandie Jo I have been struggling with my weight for some time now and after seeing a few pictures from this past weekend it was enough. I can't believe how far gone I've let myself go I really need help finding motivation to exercise and eat right.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Looks like I have a lot of reading and catching up to do!!

Welcome to our little "family"! Don't worry about playing catch up.... just hop in here and get started!

My Dr didn't have too much to say about my 24 pound loss either (well, it was only 21 lbs down the day I was in her office) She made some comment about how I must have made a few simple changes and it probably wasn't too hard to lose that over the course of a year and she was sure that wasn't all I wanted to lose! I was crushed! I had to work very hard to lose that weight. Hopefully I can show her an even bigger number next year.

I can totally understand your frustration (and 50'sJayne's)... but I certainly wouldn't let the opinion of a doctor, who maybe sees you once a year, make me feel too bad. In fact, I am less and less impressed with traditional western medicine doctors as time goes on. YOU know how hard you worked and you should be proud of the progress you have made. You are making great strides at being healthier and that is what is most important here!

After work we stopped and had supper out, and I did well, ordered fish, brocolli, and mashed potatoes which I only ate a couple bites, and I did have a piece of bread and butter, went grocery shopping, and did not come home with any chips or crackers. I would have if ds asked, but he didn't, so I didn't suggest it. We did buy some ice cream, and when we got home, the heat was broke, so I was too cold to eat it. Gotta see the positives in the situation. My friend came over and tried to help me light the pilot but it wouldn't light, so had to call someone, and it only cost $200 so that wasn't too bad, and my house is warm again.

I'm glad you were able to make good choices, both at the restaurant and the grocery store. It is SO hard when the kids are along for the grocery shopping. I RARELY bring them anymore. Sorry about the pilot light.... but at least it was JUST that and not a bad burner or furnace.

I've got 2 1/2 weeks til disney, and I still have 5 pounds to lose. I'll cut up a big bowl of fruit today.

YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Put your mind to it... nose to the grindstone, pedal to the metal.... all those things!! Think about it this way.... you can do ANYTHING for two weeks.... just 14 short days!! I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!! No cheats, no nibbles, NOTHING OFF PLAN for the entire two weeks! Count every calorie, drink your water. Are you up for the challenge???

Not to be a saboteur, but did anyone know it is " National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day" One of the local ice cream places is having a fundraiser this morning from 8-12 and selling all funky breakfast type icecreams, one has bacon in it. That's why we bought some ice cream last night, and I will have a little with ds this morning with my fruit. Sue, if your interested it's Cherry Farm having the event.

WOW... am I glad I didn't read this yesterday! It would have made a fun "pictore of the day" for my scrapbook, but talk about starting the day off on the wrong note! We had yogurt, fruit, cottage cheese, and light english muffins. Today is going to be light breakfast pizzas!

Good Afternoon. Slept late because I got in late last night. Down another pound this week. As long as I keep going with at least 1 a week I am happy.

You SHOULD be happy... 1 pd a week is terrific!!

Have to figure out our menu for the next week or so today and then we are going to go and hit the one grocery store chain we have never been to on the other side of town and see if their produce is any better than we are finding here.

I am so sick and tired of the lousy produce around here. I have two different chain stores that I use and sometimes the selection is just terrible.
I mean, really, is it SO HARD to have decent apples!!??

Thanks for reminding me to take the time to get our menus on track for the next few weeks. I TOTALLY got off of my usual preplanning when DH was hospitalized and not eating and all that.... but things are pretty much back to normal. I start work again Monday, so it is time to get back to normal with our meals. I'll dig out those 6 weeks or so of menus I had planned when DH had his accident and start with those.

I just had to say:

I'm so proud of all of you that continue to post and work hard despite good weeks and bad weeks! We all have them! It has taken me two years to get where I am today! It hasn't always been easy! The love and support of everyone here makes everyday worth it! Stick with it and you will succeed!!!!!!

Thanks for the encouraging words!!

I'm still here and struggling every hour - usually failing - to get back on track. I just can't seem to get my head or heart around the new WW plan, my Bugg or anything. And it is driving me NUTS!!!

I haven't been able to walk hardly at all due to weather....cold I don't mind, but the wind here has been ferocious this last month. I need to get my butt and my kids in gear & get my office/Future DSil's weekend bedroom , cleaned out so I have room to exercise....IF the stupid computer's DVD player will keep working.

Just tons of little issues that keep distracting me.

I have literally DOZENS of workout DVD's, an elliptical that the kids always unplug and I can't move the furniture to plug back in, a Wii, and Kinect.....WHY CAN'T I GET MY HEAD TOGETHER!?!?!?!?!?!? I was within 30lbs of my ultimate goal and less than 20 to my WW goal, Now, I'm up to more like 40 & 30.

All I want is the vicious cycle of sweet, salty, sweet, salty and am doing no good at saying 'No'.

Ok, done with my pity party vent. I'm coaching next week, so maybe forcing myself to be on here and getting motivated by all of you will give me a kick start. I can hope. I manage to get on, read a few & never post. Not good.

Off to finish dinner.....baked chicken & baked potato....but I'm the only one home to eat, so me & the dogs......my best friends!

Sorry things are going badly for you. Hopefully coaching can help you get back in the swing of things. I wish I knew exactly what to say to help you get off this rollercoaster and out of this cycle. I know you've had many issues with the house this fall/winter and I'm sure that it is making things feel out of control. I find when other things in my life start feeling out of control, it makes it hard to keep ANYTHING in control.... but if I start with controlling what I eat, I start feeling MORE in control of EVERYTHING.

I challenge you have two (just 2) totally IN CONTROL, ON PLAN days this week.... MOnday and Tuesday. Write down every bite, track every calorie/point, plan your meals ahead so you have good choices to make. Throw out the chips, cupcakes, ice cream, _____________________(fill in the blank with your regular trigger foods). Drink all of the water that you should. Eat 3 servings of veggies every day. DO THIS FOR JUST TWO DAYS.... and I promise you, things will look brighter. You won't be thinking about what you missed..... you will be thinking about how GREAT it feels to be IN CONTROL of the situation. Can you do this? Are you willing to take this challenge??

Oh I am feeling rough. My back is sore from shoveling ice, oh the joy. And I'm feeling queasy, the kids have all had 24 hour bugs so it doesn't bode well for me. Let's hope it passes over me!!!

oooo.... hope you don't get the "fro up" bug!



Good Sunday morning friends. Mother Nature has once again conspired to be SURE that we miss church. The driveway is a skating rink this morning. I went out and spread 80 pounds of ice melt.... hopefully that will do the trick. That said, at least I didn't have to shovel. The snowblower is STILL not working, despite installing a new belt. DH and I will have to do some work on it today...... ick.

I'm doing well here. I went to bed hungry last night because of some choices I made earlier in the day (both good and bad), but I kept telling myself that "hunger is NOT an emergency!" But honestly, I was laying there thinking about what I would have for breakfast..... which I NEVER do!

We had a very late lunch/early dinner yesterday at BoLoco Burrito. I made excellent choices.... small whole wheat tortilla filled with brown rice, pinto beans, fajita veggies and guacamole. Seltzer to drink. It was delicious and filling, but I got home and estimated the points to be at least 8! (I haven't looked it up online yet... hope I wasn't far off.) Next time I think I'll skip the rice and get more veggies. But it was delicious. But I also had a cookie with the kids in the evening, so that really ate into my points. I went a bit over my base points for the day, so not a bad day. But I was really craving JUNK last night!

Other than snowblower repair, I will be just catching up with laundry folding and of course, scrapbooking today. We aren't at all into the Superbowl. I'm sure DH will probably watch it, but it is a "non-event" here. In fact, we've NEVER been to any sort of Superbowl party. I guess I have trouble understanding why it is such a big deal for some folks.

I'm working tomorrow for the first time since November 19. ICK. I really don't like my job. But I have to make the best of it for now. I shouldn't complain, it isn't terrible. It just isn't something I enjoy. And all of this time off due to DH's accident has made me want to go back even less! I guess I need to decide what I want to be when I grow up!!

Talk to you all later....................P

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning TEAM DONALD!

Please be sure that you have PM'd those weigh ins and HH points this week. Surely every one of us managed to get 1 HH point and that's all it takes! Remember the Mickeys are still trying to catch up to our total pounds lost!

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...

laughingplace!

New here!! Hello, everyone! Thought I would swing by and introduce myself! My name is Mandie Jo I have been struggling with my weight for some time now and after seeing a few pictures from this past weekend it was enough. I can't believe how far gone I've let myself go I really need help finding motivation to exercise and eat right.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Looks like I have a lot of reading and catching up to do!!

Mandie Jo! Don't try to catch up -- just hop on in!

Hope you can get some rest this week-end, too, Maureen. Thanks for coaching last week.

Good Afternoon. Slept late because I got in late last night. Down another pound this week. As long as I keep going with at least 1 a week I am happy.

A pound a week would be great, LTS! Hope your stomach feels better soon!

I thought I'd come and get some motivation to stay away from all the dips that will be at her house after. I can do it. I had my treat on thursday, and tomorrow is my long run/walk, so I need to be healthy today.

Good luck with your long run today!

I just had to say:

I'm so proud of all of you that continue to post and work hard despite good weeks and bad weeks! We all have them! It has taken me two years to get where I am today! It hasn't always been easy! The love and support of everyone here makes everyday worth it! Stick with it and you will succeed!!!!!!

No one said this would be easy or fun all the time but plugging away no matter what sure beats giving up!

BRB with rest of replies.

 

[lisah0711]

I'm still here and struggling every hour - usually failing - to get back on track. I just can't seem to get my head or heart around the new WW plan, my Bugg or anything. And it is driving me NUTS!!!

Sorry things have been so hectic for you, Julie. Good job hanging in there!

Maintained again this week. Can't boo hoo too much, I've not been working as hard. And I confess that i ate a store bought cupcake today... It was so good, but I think I actually don't need another one. Moderation, what a concept!

Yay for a maintain and moderation!

stayed the same this week at least I didn't gain

Anything that is not a gain is a winner in my book every time!

Oh I am feeling rough. My back is sore from shoveling ice, oh the joy. And I'm feeling queasy, the kids have all had 24 hour bugs so it doesn't bode well for me. Let's hope it passes over me!!!

Buffy hope that you are feeling better soon!

Sorry I have been MIA. I need to start doing more posting here.

Last week was crazy busy. Early in the week I had a job interview (fingers crossed) and then we had snow. I had to dig out myself plus my grandma. I did manage to exercise using some dvds and stayed firm on my eating so I lost 2 more pounds. I am dreading tomorrow (Superbowl Sunday) but plan to exercise in the morning and limit myself to only a few treats.

Shoveling is a great workout and sounds like a great SuperBowl plan to me!

Can you even imagine this happening?? The poor kid, he's only 13. He was one of my cub scouts when I was a Den leader, he is so devastated that he can no longer play hockey or lacrosse. No contact sports. I just keep thinking that the poor parents will never have another good nights sleep as long as they live. Argghghh. I live in a great town though and the community has really come together, cooking meals, shoveling, etc. The good news is he expected to come home this weekend.

Poor kid and his family. Good luck to you with your crazy schedule this week!

Good morning Donalds! I got up and ran this morning for 30 minutes! I'm not sure how far I went, I just run out on paths through the fields but I estimate it about 2 miles? Going to try to get back to running 3 x per week. Nice and sunny out but very cold and frosty too. Someone stopped me for directions to a bakery on our street and I was able to help them and then my neighbor stopped me when I got back, wanting to know what I was doing and what was I doing it so early for! Germans are known for being very nosy! I so wish my German language skills were better, it's so frustruating.
Came home to a nice pancake breakfast made by DH. I ate 3 pancakes with syrup. I guess I felt entitled to since I'd just run 2 miles. I really need to cut my calorie intake if I want the scale to move faster! I just feel so proud of myself for being so disciplined with water and exercise but that alone is not cuttting it!

Nice job with the run, Shawn! And you know you are getting to be a local when you can give directions.

I think one of the hardest things about exercising regularly is learning that you can always eat more that you can exercise off -- that is something that I learned from Corinna, who has been a big inspiration to me and a maintainer for some time. I am struggling with this while I am training for the Princess. I tell myself over and over I don't "deserve" to undo all my hard work but it is hard.

Here is a link to sparkpeople.com that helps you figure out how many calories you burn for many kinds of activity. You have to input how long you did the activity and how much you weigh. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calories_burned_list.asp
According to that a 150 lb. person who walked 2 miles burned 97 calories.

I think that you are doing great and you have a wonderful positive attitude that will do more for you than anything!

I have a mystery quilt project scheduled for today. Everything is cut out and the first clue goes up on the internet at 10 am. The last clue comes on at 2.

Your mystery quilt project sounds intriguing! Can't wait to hear what it turned out to be.

Sue, I lost your quote but wanted to say enjoy your day off!

I ran 10 miles yesterday -- my longest run ever! I'm glad to have it behind me and do shorter runs for a couple of weeks before the Princess. I signed up for a local half marathon on Memorial Day week-end to ensure that I don't lose my momentum when I get back from WDW.

Do you have a plan for the SuperBowl today? I have enough flex and activity points that I can have a few indulgences. Tomorrow, it's right back on plan!

Have a great day DONALDS! :donald

 

[lisah0711]

YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Put your mind to it... nose to the grindstone, pedal to the metal.... all those things!! Think about it this way.... you can do ANYTHING for two weeks.... just 14 short days!! I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!! No cheats, no nibbles, NOTHING OFF PLAN for the entire two weeks! Count every calorie, drink your water. Are you up for the challenge???

I challenge you have two (just 2) totally IN CONTROL, ON PLAN days this week.... MOnday and Tuesday. Write down every bite, track every calorie/point, plan your meals ahead so you have good choices to make. Throw out the chips, cupcakes, ice cream, _____________________(fill in the blank with your regular trigger foods). Drink all of the water that you should. Eat 3 servings of veggies every day. DO THIS FOR JUST TWO DAYS.... and I promise you, things will look brighter. You won't be thinking about what you missed..... you will be thinking about how GREAT it feels to be IN CONTROL of the situation. Can you do this? Are you willing to take this challenge??

Hi Pamela! Sorry that the weather is keeping you at home. Sounds like you are getting back into your regular routines more and more!

I think that you are right about Western medicine. We have the most advanced medical care in the world yet if they had all the answers why are people sicker than ever? I don't think we can blame it all on the baby boomers getting older.

I know your challenges weren't directed at me but I'll take them because I need to be totally OP for these next few weeks, too. Thanks for putting them out there!

 

[goldcupmom]

Thanks, all! And Pjlla, I AM going to do this!
Ok. I'm trying to make it OP past breakfast......lol! and it is a challenge!

So far:

la tortilla wrap - 2 pts
egg beaters - 1 pt
turkey sausage link - 1 pt
banana peppers - 0

total calories - 185

Foodwise, there are ALWAYS triggers in my house - DH, DS25, DS21 & DD19 along with her fiancee, and all of DS21's friends & his youth group keep my house full of food.

As I'm sitting here at the kitchen table, just finished breakfast, there is, within reach: unopened bag of cheetos, opened bag of cheetos, cinnamon toast crunch, a bag of marshmallows, a pkg of chips ahoy, a basket full of assorted candy & nuts, another basket full of 100 cal packs, a bowl of apples & bananas.

And I wonder why I am tempted? Usually I can handle it, but recently, I just can't!

 

[tigger813]

Send in those weigh ins!!!!!! You are down by more than 30 pounds at this point! Haven't heard from a lot of people yet!!!!!

Contact your fellow Donalds!!!!!!

 

[lovetoscrap]

Looks like a lazy day here today. I am going to try to decorate my Journal and need to get some housecleaning done. I have sort of been neglecting it.

I tried out the DIS chat last night. Saturday is anything goes "party" chat night. I always forget about it though. It was fun. I need to try to do that more often.

I will let you know. As of right now we are trying for the first Friday of every month. From about 4-midnight. We are going to try to squeeze in an all day crop sometime soon as well.

The first Friday of next month I will be at my first "non camping" weekend crop. In an actual hotel! Not sure I will know what to do with a real bed and shower The one I usually go to is held at a Youth Church Camp in the Smokey Mountains and it is beautiful and so much fun but I could sure use a little less roughing it.

Have to say that I am a little nervous about leaving all my stuff in a conference room overnight. It is a crop till you drop, and I guess last one out makes sure the door gets locked?

I have been a little distracted the last 10 days and not posting that often. A family that we know, their DS 13 while at hockey practice, fell to the ice. He was not hit, there was nobody near him. Several people responded and found him with no pulse and turning purple. CPR was started, paddles are at the rink, when EMT's arrived he was given adrenaline. The boy was in a medically induced coma for a couple of days. He was brought out of it, several tests later, he was operated on and a implantable cardioverter defibrillator was placed into his heart that will monitor him 24/7, if his heart misses a beat, with shock him back.

he is so devastated that he can no longer play hockey or lacrosse. No contact sports. I just keep thinking that the poor parents will never have another good nights sleep as long as they live.

My Father always told me to never volunteer for anything. Now that I am 51, you would think I would have learned?? Have a great week everyone.

Wow, what a scary story-- so glad that for now it has a happy ending. He was actually probably very fortunate that it happened while he was on the ice covered in padding and a helmet and with enough people and equipment there to start life saving measures. Maybe in the future he can look into other sports like swimming or track or tennis that will still allow him to be active but non-contact. I know it has to be so hard on him to lose the things he loves to do. Another reminder to always hug your kids and tell them how much you love them, and enjoy every minute with them.

As for volunteering-- channel Nancy Reagan and Just Say NO! I am getting better and better at it.

I have church this morning. I need to get some grocery shopping done this morning. I am going as soon as I get home from church. All the male rookie shoppers will be out today so I need to go as early as possible. I shouldn't have too much trouble since they don't usually hit the produce aisles and I stay away from the snack aisles.

I have a mystery quilt project scheduled for today. Everything is cut out and the first clue goes up on the internet at 10 am. The last clue comes on at 2.

We ended up not being able to make it to Wallyworld (walmart) yesterday so I figured we would just go today. DH asked me if I was out of my mind! I completely forgot it would be packed today. He said the only time to go would be during the game but he likes to watch it so I will either go tomorrow morning or he will go after work.

Quilt project sounds fun! Can you take a picture of it when it is done and post it? I would love to see it.

I am so sick and tired of the lousy produce around here. I have two different chain stores that I use and sometimes the selection is just terrible.
I mean, really, is it SO HARD to have decent apples!!??

Thanks for reminding me to take the time to get our menus on track for the next few weeks. I TOTALLY got off of my usual preplanning when DH was hospitalized and not eating and all that.... but things are pretty much back to normal. I start work again Monday, so it is time to get back to normal with our meals. I'll dig out those 6 weeks or so of menus I had planned when DH had his accident and start with those.

Our trip was a bust. The store did have a good selection but it was so expensive it just wasn't worth it. It is really easy to see why as a society we have a weight problem. Potato Chips were buy 2 get 3 free, Hostess Cakes were BOGO, soda was on sale, and a head of lettuce was $2.50 Eating crappy is cheap and easy.

DH sat down with me yesterday to help with the menu planning and it was so much more enjoyable, and easier. Make sense too since he is the one that does the cooking! He really enjoyed it and wants to be involved from now on. We are both picky in different ways so finding things that balance both of our likes and dislikes is tricky. He was complaining that most of our meals seem to be very similar --DUH! He doesn't like to go out of his comfort zone much, and I don't eat onions or peppers or like things too spicy. Have you ever noticed that almost every dish that gets "lightened" has onions and/or peppers, or adds a lot of spices to give it some flavor? I save the "funky" recipes to make for my lunch.

I ran 10 miles yesterday -- my longest run ever!

Do you have a plan for the SuperBowl today? I have enough flex and activity points that I can have a few indulgences. Tomorrow, it's right back on plan!

I am not sure that I have ever even WALKED 10 miles at one time!

I am going to try this that I found on a South Beach message forum as a Superbowl treat for tonight.

Take part-skim mozz. sticks and dip them in egg beaters. Sprinkle some reduced fat grated parmesan cheese on a plate (you can also mix with some italian seasoning beforehand, but it turns out equally as good without), then put each cheesestick on the parmesan plate. Roll the sticks around and/or sprinkle with more parmesan so that the sticks are covered. I found that repeating this step (putting it back in the egg wash and then in the cheese again) made for a thicker and crunchier outer shell. In a non-stick pan, spray some Pam and heat on medium. When hot, place the mozz. sticks in the pan. For me, it took about 30 seconds or less for the bottom to brown nicely. Just from time to time (maybe 15 seconds or so), slightly turn the sticks so that a new side can brown until all sides are browned equally and the mozz. seems to be melted.

We also have veggies and dip and bought some strawberries and blueberries. May see what else I can come up with. Since we didn't get to the store I am not sure I have much that I can work with.

Everyone have a SUPERSunday and if you are going to a party make good choices.

 

[disney1990]

Good Evening all. I haven't really had a lot of time to read postings, but hopefully, that will change soon.

Just wanted to check in and report that I stayed the same -- better than gaining.

I am hoping to rejoin the gym this week -- I need to get out of the winter slump and get some endorphins moving.

I have been eating a lot better -- lots of salads, fresh veggies and low carb.

 

[tigger813]

Good Evening all. I haven't really had a lot of time to read postings, but hopefully, that will change soon.

Just wanted to check in and report that I stayed the same -- better than gaining.

I am hoping to rejoin the gym this week -- I need to get out of the winter slump and get some endorphins moving.

I have been eating a lot better -- lots of salads, fresh veggies and low carb.

Actually you are down .5!


Sorry about the mistake I made earlier! My spreadsheet was not lined up properly. Donald is only behind by 5 pounds. I knew that sounded strange! I swear I hadn't had a drink before that! Just been a long week and day!

 

[mikamah]

Great job on dinner and grocery shopping Mashed potatoes, boy does that sound good!

I think it's so great that you handle all the house maintenance, car maintenance and you are raising a great son on your own!! You should be so proud of yourself! You are raising Michael in a home where he will have great memories and not some generic apartment. Don't let this Winter get you down!

Thank you Shawn. I've had a few moments this winter, but I truly wouldn't change a thing. Before we were in a condo with a crazy lady beneath us who didn't think 2 year olds should walk around their own home, so it was great to move to a house.
Aren't you good to stay up til 12:30 to watch the superbowl. It's just started here at 6, and I probably won't make it til the end.

Do you know anyone that went to Cherry Hill yesterday? I might take Dylan to the Scooperbowl this summer if it's on a day that I'm off. I went years ago and had fun. Have you ever been? We're going to try and go to the Hot Dog Safari this year, which I've never been to. Dylan loves hot dogs. We also meet a couple of friends at the BBQ Beach Blast last summer and had fun.

I don't know anyone who went. I have done the scooperbowl, but not the hot dog night or bbq beach blast. We love oldies night in the square, and sometimes do the spaghetti supper put on by the boy scouts before it. Hope you had a fun brunch and safe drive. It was so warm and all my icicles are gone!!!

YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Put your mind to it... nose to the grindstone, pedal to the metal.... all those things!! Think about it this way.... you can do ANYTHING for two weeks.... just 14 short days!! I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!! No cheats, no nibbles, NOTHING OFF PLAN for the entire two weeks! Count every calorie, drink your water. Are you up for the challenge???

Now I can't pass up a double dog dare, now can I? I can do this. It is only 14 days, actually I'll make it 16 til we leave, and I am going to stay within my points and not go off plan. I am going to do my first half marathon and fuel my body right before then. Thanks pjlla. You always know just what to say. Good luck getting back to the work grind tomorrow. I know you would give anything not to have had to take any time off. Hopefully you'll be albe to take it a little easy and slowly get back into your routine.

Sorry about the mistake I made earlier! My spreadsheet was not lined up properly. Donald is only behind by 5 pounds. I knew that sounded strange! I swear I hadn't had a drink before that! Just been a long week and day!

Phew, now I won't feel as bad adding my .8 gain this week. Sorry donalds.

Good evening. I'm half watching the superbowl, and am proud to say I did my longest run/walk to date of 12 pounds in my princess half training. I'm a little sore in spots, but actually am surprised I feel pretty good. I am still amazed that I am doing it, and today know that I can do it. I'm getting so excited.

Hello to all I've missed. Enjoy the superbowl if you're watching. Go Packers and Steelers!!! I'd be cheering for the Pats if they were in, so I'll cheer for both teams tonight.

Have a great evening!!

 

[tigger813]

Kathy-I'm still wearing my Wes Welker jersey! GO PATS! What the heck, right?

Still waiting on LOTS of weigh ins!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Jumping back into the thread again.
I feel like a broken record, I keep falling off the thread and having to jump back in. I've been swamped lately with school work, but am actually caught up right now.

The last few days were yet another fresh start for me. One thing, I'm going to be working on is sleeping properly. I was reading some stuff about not getting enough sleep leads to weight gain. Which makes sense to me, since when I'm tired I go for easy food choices and am more prone to snacking to stay awake.

DH got the EA active NFL version, and I started the 60day challenge in that this morning. So far it was good. Need to stick with it.

Hi to everybody. Hopefully I'll be able to actually stay active on here