TEAM DONALD--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge

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LAURA, DONA, and KATHY
How are y'all doing today?
did you get your workout in?
Come on Team One-derland!!!

No workout today except for laundry, mopping and running around the school. For me any activity counts though!

I had to weigh this morning just for the -- knew I would be really low since I didn't really eat this weekend. LOVED the number I saw (not yet onederland though) but I know that it was only fleeting and by the end of the week I will be back to "normal".

Went to thrift store, costco, bought DS21 movie tics, got the mail, back home and in 28 min unloaded, took care of food, hunted for flights/train to Iowa for wedding in Oct., pottied 3 dogs, signed for DS21 iphone, got proflowers.com package from DH , took care of the flowers and visited Facebook. Then took Sashi for 4.5 miles, came home, DIS, Cityville, ate the rest of my salmon - maybe 3 oz, & black beans - maybe 1/4c, and now waiting for DS25 to get out of shower so we can go. Praying it is an easy fix.

When I get back, I need to find DH hotels, fill out a rebate on our new hot water heater (from flood) & figure out dinner. With luck I can get DH to go to Zios & pick up an Italian shrimp salad for me (grilled, of course!). And I can't forget to order something from coldwatercreek.com - don't want to waste the $25 I pd for $50...and they have free shipping on $50 right now!!

I need a good deal on a rental van and hotels in two cities for my trip-- want to work on those too? I keep putting it off because it is such a pain.

How did the dentist appt go? How is DS feeling?

I am going to check out 30DS tomorrow did my kettle bell tonight and went for a 23 min run/walk.

Everytime I see that I keep wondering why someone is talking about their 30 year old son in that context. . . Definitely a sign I have been DISing for way to long!

Oh well, I had to make a special dessert! And I liked it so much I had 2 helpings with some light vanilla ice cream! Oh well, it's Valentine's Day! I'll be good the rest of the week!

Don't leave us hanging! What did you make???

Originally Posted by Zoesmama03
I picked up some homeopathic cough and mucus relief med its by Similasan. I didn't know how it was going to work but I've been quite impressed with it. It works really well at breaking it up and the taste is kid approved. . . . she showed no sign of fever Sunday she kept having me feel her head all day to be sure she could go to school today like her Dr. said when she asked her Friday. She was all worried she'd miss her Valentine's Day party too.

So glad that she is feeling better and didn't miss the party-- that is so hard on them to miss out on the fun.

I am going to have to look for that med and give it a try.


Well after I said that Valentines is really no big deal here DH came home with a heart balloon and one of my favorite indulgent treats-- raspberries! I absolutely love them but they are so expensive I rarely buy them. He actually got me blackberries and strawberries too. And when he got home I was in the process of making him a diet friendly version of his absolute favorite meal, Chicken Florentine, otherwise known as Heart Attack on a Plate. It certainly wasn't as good as the real thing but still turned out quite yummy. So I guess we do try to do something for each other on Valentines Day.

For my girls I had made 2 small heart shaped cakes with the batter I had left last week and hid them under the cauliflower in the refrigerator (the would NEVER look there! ). I was planning to decorate them for them and surprise them with them but then realized they would probably really enjoy decorating themselves. So after dinner I gave them the cakes and all the leftover icing with my piping bags and all my decorating tips and told them to have fun! They had a blast. When they finished their cakes they moved on to decorating the plates just to "play". DD15 didn't have a great day (no boyfriend so that made things hard) and she said it was the best stress relief she has ever had!

In upsetting news I found out that one of our best friends in the world had a heart attack yesterday. I don't know any more than that but have to assume he is "okay" since I am sure we would have heard if he didn't make it. I don't even want to think about that. It really hits home as to why it is so important for us to be eating healthy and exercising. He has 3 DD's around my girls ages and a lot of life ahead of him. I am going crazy not really knowing how he is doing but I really don't want to call yet. His wife (one of my bffs) lost her mom on Friday and now this. I know things are crazy and I don't want to add to that right now. I just hate that they are so far away and I can't be there with them. Please say a little prayer for healing and comfort for LTS's friends-- God knows who you mean.

 

[50sjayne]

Way off track. I didn't feel like making lunch so ate stuff i could grab easy like pudding, jello and popcorn. I'm so ready to get back on track.

I picked up some homeopathic cough and mucus relief med its by Similasan. I didn't know how it was going to work but I've been quite impressed with it. It works really well at breaking it up and the taste is kid approved. It literally tastes like pancake syrup with zero aftertaste. It's the first time I could get Zoe to take meds this easy. She had nasal decongestant too this morning before school so hopefully she didn't get bothered by stuffy nose too much. She was happy she showed no sign of fever Sunday she kept having me feel her head all day to be sure she could go to school today like her Dr. said when she asked her Friday. She was all worried she'd miss her Valentine's Day party too.

I feel like the cough and congestion is clearing up but my body feels rather weak today. Hopefully I'll be back up to speed tomorrow but if I feel better after my walk to the bus I may try to do some of the Walk Away the Pounds workout. Even though I didn't have a real lunch those icky junk food type things won't be so good. Hopefully the low grade fever kept my metabolism up. I can hope right?

I'm proud of your choice to try something different-- and it seems to be working so well.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

In the spirit of the day, today's QOTD is: What do you LOVE about yourself?

It's often hard along this journey to see the positives in ourselves. Today, think of AT LEAST ONE thing you wouldn't want to change about yourself!

I'm smart. I'm not quick smart but more of a deep thinker.

I simply could not resist posting this, although I don't know to whom I should give the credit. A friend just reposted on Facebook and it made me laugh!

"With time, women gain weight because we accumulate so much information & wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room, it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated & happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think; good grief, I must be a genius!!"

I Love this.

I'm at the end of a pretty long week I thought was going to be worse than it was. I gained 5 pounds this week. Granted I needed it but see-- this is why I'm still here. I'm pretty extreme with my eating either way. OK some of it is water gain due to Aunt Flo heading my way soon...most of it was the discovery of a new Whole Foods in downtown Portland on our weekend jaunt there. Those of you who have it-- please appreciate it, the closest one to us is 2 hours away. I also have a UTI--the gallon of cranberry juice I drank in a day and a half didn't help any I'm sure. Saw the doc today got real drugs after trying, echinacea, goldenseal, garlic, cranberry pills and uva ursi leaf. It started out bad-- woke up extremely painful Sat. morning. I kept it under control on our trip with the supplements but decided antibiotics were just going to have to happen. It's pretty rare for me. I also started the pill today-- turns out you don't have to start after your cycle anymore--hopefully that will help with my period coming up. I hope so.

Happy Valentines Day to all of you wonderful ladies. Don't eat too many chocolates!

 

[mikamah]

Happy Valentine's Day!!

In the spirit of the day, today's QOTD is: What do you LOVE about yourself?

It's often hard along this journey to see the positives in ourselves. Today, think of AT LEAST ONE thing you wouldn't want to change about yourself!

My positive attitude. I definitely try to see the good in everything and everyone. (usually, I do have my days.)

"With time, women gain weight because we accumulate so much information & wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room, it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated & happy. Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think; good grief, I must be a genius!!"

Hilarious. I love it.

LAURA, DONA, and KATHY

How are y'all doing today?
did you get your workout in?

I was stuck at school but had a decent breakfast, and a good lunch. I need to get my workout in, which I'm headed to do in about 10 minutes. That will get 1/2 my water in today.

Come on Team One-derland!!!

Hope you had a good workout. I did my last long training run/walk, 8 miles after work today and it was so beautiful out. So happy that my next long one will be the princess half!!

Yahoo for no snow. I had today off instead of last Friday since I had training and it was almost 55 out at one point If the sidewalks were shoved better we may have gone out with the stroller. Can't wait for spring

I think you're right to maintain for a bit, and get through the busy season. We are here for you always with support, and I think the competition is a fun, friendly thing, but more important is the support we give to each other. What an amazing day!! I took off my jacket for most of my run/walk today.

Congrats Team Mickey!!!!! They won again!!!!! by 6.3 pounds!!!!

And this is the coolest part! Both teams are tied with the same exact total weight loss so far for the challenge! with 452.4 pounds!!!!

TTFN

I hope to get up the results up tomorrow during the day. I will take my laptop to work tomorrow so I can get it all ready and post when I get home.

Thanks Tracey. Go team Mickey and team Donald!! Neck in neck!!

Well after I said that Valentines is really no big deal here DH came home with a heart balloon and one of my favorite indulgent treats-- raspberries! I absolutely love them but they are so expensive I rarely
buy them. He actually got me blackberries and strawberries too. In upsetting news I found out that one of our best friends in the world had a heart attack yesterday. I don't know any more than that but have to assume he is "okay" since I am sure we would have heard if he didn't make it. I don't even want to think about that. It really hits home as to why it is so important for us to be eating healthy and exercising. He has 3 DD's around my girls ages and a lot of life ahead of him. I am going crazy not really knowing how he is doing but I really don't want to call yet. His wife (one of my bffs) lost her mom on Friday and now this. I know things are crazy and I don't want to add to that right now. I just hate that they are so far away and I can't be there with them. Please say a little prayer for healing and comfort for LTS's friends-- God knows who you mean.

That is so sweet dh bought you the berries you love. I love raspberries too, but won't spend the money on them this time of year. So sorry to hear about your friends. Sending prayers and pixiedust their way he does ok. So tough for your bff to lose her mom and now this.

Good evening everyone!! I fell asleep when I laid down with ds at 8:30, so thought I'd catch up quick before I got back to bed in my own bed.

I had a good valentines day today, work, my run/walk which took 2 hours, and it's literacy week at ds's school, so we read together after dinner for a good hour. I ate well, and even brought home 3 package of girl scout cookies that I didn't even want to eat. Different areas have different cookies, and my niece sells them in western ma, but they don't have the lemon frosted and the chocolate frosted shortbreads, so I'm going to bring those to disney world with us to have as snacks. I'll need to load up on some carbs before the race, and with 4 of us sharing the boxes, that's a lot less damage than downing the whole box on my own.

Hugs to anyone in need, and a big whoo hoo to all of us for being here and sticking with this challenge.

 

[goldcupmom]

Been a LONG day here. DS25 is on new antibiotic, and will have root canal on 3/9 if they can't get him in before. He is NOT a happy camper.

QOTD 2/15 -

If you could instantly, painlessly, for FREE, have ANY cosmetic/plastic surgery you wanted to change any physical featture you wanted, what if any would you have done?

 

[DisFam95]

Hello all!! I've been assigned Team Donald . I love him - such attitude.

Well I had a big shocker last week when I got on the scale! I used to weigh pretty much daily - not to be obsessed or anything but just to keep focused if I gained a few pounds to be better that week. Well since maybe Sept/Oct I just stopped weighing and really not focusing on myself.

I was eating anything that set still long enough, snacking like crazy, sweet tooth like crazy Well it showed!!

So - I'm turnng 40 this year, going to WDW in June , and not happy either looking in the mirror of how I feel physically. Time to get focused.

Back on counting calories, journaling, and working out. It's worked in the past and hope it will work again.

My head spins most days with all the stuff I have going on. Many times I walk up to the computer to look something up and from the family to the office my brain has lost it . So I'll try post and keep up when I can.

I've done good and had 3 good workouts last week. I skipped the Valentines sweet bar at work today (dessert party) and stuck w/ my healthy meal.

So anyway..hello all. My goal is to lose about 20-27 pounds before my trip in June. I'm down about 4 this week so here's hoping!

 

[DisFam95]

ok I'm going to do my 1st QOTD! My 1st instinct is taking care of the belly fat but lately what I REALLY want to do is my eyes!!! I see pictures or look in the mirror and the bags just jump out at me. My upper lids (under the brow) are dropping and almost hang over my eye lid. I miss that fresh eyed look! I can always do more work myself to work on weight and abs but I can't do anything about my eyes! My husband even said I look mad - maybe I am when he catches me I'm giving him a glare. But I would definitely would freshen my eyes - lift upper lid and remove the bags!

Now when only get an "extra" few thousand spare dollars!

 

[donac]

Good Tuesday morning Team Donald.

This will be a fast post since I am moving very slowly. My back is still pretty stiff. I got a good night sleep but it is difficult to sit. As long as I am upright I am pretty good and as long as I am sitting still I am okay but getting up and down are a problem. I just hope it losens up for Thursday when I am going into the city.

Welcome DisFam95

Sorry we lost this week but it is amazing that we have the same amount of weight lost.

I did not get in a workout yesterday. Back was too sore when I got home from school. I also thought we were going out so I didn't get changed. I don't have any place to go tonight so I will work out when I get home. Maybe the execise bike.

I didn't do too bad with Valentine's Day. Dh got me some magazines, flowers and 1 small box of chocolate. I only had one piece yesterday. I plan on making it last. For dh I got him some books for us to use this summer. They were about lakes here in jersey that we can kayak. We each have a kayak and with his truck it makes it easy to take them whereever we want. I also got him a small Woody and Jessie. You can't have one without the other.

Off to get dressed and get ready for work.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[tigger813]

Here is the recipe for what I made! It was so good yet so BAD!!!!! I did use low fat creme cheese!!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...ee/creme-de-menthe-brownies-recipe/index.html

I saw her make it last week and just had to try it!

Have a magical day ALL!!!!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

No workout today except for laundry, mopping and running around the school. For me any activity counts though!

Everytime I see that I keep wondering why someone is talking about their 30 year old son in that context. . . Definitely a sign I have been DISing for way to long!

In upsetting news I found out that one of our best friends in the world had a heart attack yesterday. I don't know any more than that but have to assume he is "okay" since I am sure we would have heard if he didn't make it. I don't even want to think about that. It really hits home as to why it is so important for us to be eating healthy and exercising. He has 3 DD's around my girls ages and a lot of life ahead of him. I am going crazy not really knowing how he is doing but I really don't want to call yet. His wife (one of my bffs) lost her mom on Friday and now this. I know things are crazy and I don't want to add to that right now. I just hate that they are so far away and I can't be there with them. Please say a little prayer for healing and comfort for LTS's friends-- God knows who you mean.

Activity does count. I sweat like crazy when I do the dishes! Go figure!! LOL

DS30 - LOL I keep reading it as some new Nintendo gaming system that I haven't heard about (can you tell I have tween and teen boys!)

Prayers going up for your friend!!!!! Yep, it sure is a wake up call isn't it.

Hope you had a good workout. I did my last long training run/walk, 8 miles after work today and it was so beautiful out. So happy that my next long one will be the princess half!!

WOHOO!!!! I can't wait to hear about the 1/2!!!
My workout was ok. I did C25K week 3 day 1. It was hard hard hard!! My right leg needs some strength training, it drags a bit when I get tired.

Hello all!! I've been assigned Team Donald . I love him - such attitude.

Well I had a big shocker last week when I got on the scale! I used to weigh pretty much daily - not to be obsessed or anything but just to keep focused if I gained a few pounds to be better that week. Well since maybe Sept/Oct I just stopped weighing and really not focusing on myself.

I was eating anything that set still long enough, snacking like crazy, sweet tooth like crazy Well it showed!!

So - I'm turnng 40 this year, going to WDW in June , and not happy either looking in the mirror of how I feel physically. Time to get focused.

Back on counting calories, journaling, and working out. It's worked in the past and hope it will work again.

My head spins most days with all the stuff I have going on. Many times I walk up to the computer to look something up and from the family to the office my brain has lost it . So I'll try post and keep up when I can.

I've done good and had 3 good workouts last week. I skipped the Valentines sweet bar at work today (dessert party) and stuck w/ my healthy meal.

So anyway..hello all. My goal is to lose about 20-27 pounds before my trip in June. I'm down about 4 this week so here's hoping!

Welcome aboard DISFAM!!!!

Here is the recipe for what I made! It was so good yet so BAD!!!!! I did use low fat creme cheese!!!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...ee/creme-de-menthe-brownies-recipe/index.html

I saw her make it last week and just had to try it!

Have a magical day ALL!!!!!

not gonna open it........not gonna open it.........

 

[Mandie_Jo]

Rough week My PC died! BUT, I managed to lose 3 lbs!! Woot!! I didn't really exercise like I had planned though... But, I managed to eat better and this week will be better for exercise! I promise! LOL

 

[lisah0711]

No workout today except for laundry, mopping and running around the school. For me any activity counts though!

I had to weigh this morning just for the -- knew I would be really low since I didn't really eat this weekend. LOVED the number I saw (not yet onederland though) but I know that it was only fleeting and by the end of the week I will be back to "normal".

Please say a little prayer for healing and comfort for LTS's friends-- God knows who you mean.

All activity counts in my book, too!

So sorry to hear about your friends. Prayers and for all of you!

most of it was the discovery of a new Whole Foods in downtown Portland on our weekend jaunt there. Those of you who have it-- please appreciate it, the closest one to us is 2 hours away. I also have a UTI--the gallon of cranberry juice I drank in a day and a half didn't help any I'm sure. Saw the doc today got real drugs after trying, echinacea, goldenseal, garlic, cranberry pills and uva ursi leaf. It started out bad-- woke up extremely painful Sat. morning. I kept it under control on our trip with the supplements but decided antibiotics were just going to have to happen. It's pretty rare for me. I also started the pill today-- turns out you don't have to start after your cycle anymore--hopefully that will help with my period coming up. I hope so.

Happy Valentines Day to all of you wonderful ladies. Don't eat too many chocolates!

Glad that you are feeling better, Susan. I love Whole Foods! We go when we are in Seattle. I keep hoping that they will come this way.

Hope you had a good workout. I did my last long training run/walk, 8 miles after work today and it was so beautiful out. So happy that my next long one will be the princess half!! Isn't that the truth?

Hugs to anyone in need, and a big whoo hoo to all of us for being here and sticking with this challenge.

Everyone sticking with this should give themselves a big woo hoo and a pat on the back!

Been a LONG day here. DS25 is on new antibiotic, and will have root canal on 3/9 if they can't get him in before. He is NOT a happy camper.

QOTD 2/15 -

If you could instantly, painlessly, for FREE, have ANY cosmetic/plastic surgery you wanted to change any physical featture you wanted, what if any would you have done?

So sorry that your DS is still in pain, Julie.

I would take a big old tummy tuck to get this stomach down a bit more. Guess I'll have to do that one myself with diet and exercise.

Hello all!! I've been assigned Team Donald . I love him - such attitude.

DisFam95!

donac, hope your back feels better soon!

WOHOO!!!! I can't wait to hear about the 1/2!!!
My workout was ok. I did C25K week 3 day 1. It was hard hard hard!! My right leg needs some strength training, it drags a bit when I get tired.

Week 3 is a hard week but you will feel really strong when you are done! You may want to try to take extra walk breaks, too, especially when your leg is tired. Lately on these long runs my run 1/walk 1 is the same time as run 1/walk 2 and I don't feel so drained so it is worth figuring out what works for you!

Rough week My PC died! BUT, I managed to lose 3 lbs!! Woot!! I didn't really exercise like I had planned though... But, I managed to eat better and this week will be better for exercise! I promise! LOL

Bummer about the PC. Sounds like you have a great plan to get back on track!

Have a great day DONALDS!

 

[pjlla]

Now the low…..Ok, now I’m home and back to reality, really back to reality…. my grandmother had passed away while I was on the cruise. She was 98 and when I left she was not doing well so luckily I was able to see her before I left. I’m sad but I just keep thinking of the great memories I have of the times we spent together.

Glad to hear the trip was fantastic. Sorry about the loss though. It was good you were able to spend time with her before you left.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

In the spirit of the day, today's QOTD is: What do you LOVE about yourself?

It's often hard along this journey to see the positives in ourselves. Today, think of AT LEAST ONE thing you wouldn't want to change about yourself!

I'm ORGANIZED (and I have pretty decent legs).

pjlla how did the swim meet go.

I must have done something to my back because it is very stiff when I get up in the morning. If I am walking it is not bad.

Sunday's swimming went really well. She swam 3 events and achieved personal best times in two of them.... including finally breaking the 28 second mark in her 50 freestyle! She has been trying to get under 28 for a long time.... and she got a 27.91.... with a bad turn even!! It totally made the entire weekend! Thanks for asking.

Sorry your back is hurting.Maybe you could try evening and morning stretches every day for a while to loosen things up. Maybe a warm pack or heating pad when you are lying down?? Hope it feels normal soon.

Whew, busy morning already involving a whole lot of tempting treats. I went to deliver muffins for the teacher breakfast this morning and the Hospitality mom was the only one there-- no one came to help her. So I stayed to assist her, then went on to my daughter's class for their valentine party complete with chocolate fondue, valentine donuts, and an assortment of other junk food. Fortunately (well not really) I am having an IBS flare up so it was easy to resist knowing I would quickly regret it. Haven't been able to eat much the last few days. Usually this is the kind of thing that derails me-- a week or so of not eating much but some noodles or rice and then I just give up on the "diet". But NOT THIS TIME! Because this time it is not a diet, it is a healthier way of living the rest of my life.

I was planning to get some blood work done when I left the school but since I haven't eaten I am pretty sure it would just result in them having to pick me up off the floor after I fainted. So I am putting it off again-- I have had the order for 2 weeks but just haven't had the chance to go.

I did decide last night that the first one of my friends to notice and ask "Have you lost weight?" will be treated to lunch! So far no one has, but it isn't surprising since at this size it can be hard to tell, and I always wear oversized clothes anyway (nothing ever fits me right). So I am just waiting.. . .

I'm so pleased to hear you were able to avoid so much temptation at the school parties! And the bolded statement.....

No one is going to notice your weight loss while you are still wearing oversized clothes!! You need to go buy at least ONE outfit that fits nicely when you lose at least 10 pounds (they say 10 pounds = 1 size). Dump the frump stuff!! You will feel SO GOOD wearing clothes that fit properly!!

BTW, it's 57º today!!!!!!!!!!!

If I didn't have the kids I would have walked the track, even if it was muddy. I need to see if mom can watch DD this week so I can get out there and hit it.
OK off to work out and open windows!!!!!

I didn't realize how nice it was here (I don't watch the news and didn't really look at the thermometer). Wish I had known and I wouldn't have done my walk/run on the TM!! I did get outside in the late afternoon when I realized it was about 57° outside.... to shovel the remaining slush off the driveway!! Not much fun, but at least it is a workout!

Way off track. I didn't feel like making lunch so ate stuff i could grab easy like pudding, jello and popcorn. I'm so ready to get back on track.

I picked up some homeopathic cough and mucus relief med its by Similasan. I didn't know how it was going to work but I've been quite impressed with it. It works really well at breaking it up and the taste is kid approved. It literally tastes like pancake syrup with zero aftertaste. It's the first time I could get Zoe to take meds this easy. She had nasal decongestant too this morning before school so hopefully she didn't get bothered by stuffy nose too much. She was happy she showed no sign of fever Sunday she kept having me feel her head all day to be sure she could go to school today like her Dr. said when she asked her Friday. She was all worried she'd miss her Valentine's Day party too.

I feel like the cough and congestion is clearing up but my body feels rather weak today. Hopefully I'll be back up to speed tomorrow but if I feel better after my walk to the bus I may try to do some of the Walk Away the Pounds workout. Even though I didn't have a real lunch those icky junk food type things won't be so good. Hopefully the low grade fever kept my metabolism up. I can hope right?

Glad to hear that you and DD are on the mend. I don't blame you for eating the junk for lunch. When you are sick, you need COMFORT.... and we all seem to turn to FOOD for that... especially when we are taking care of ourselves without any help. If it made you feel better at that moment, then okay. But glad you realize it was a temporary thing. Hopefully you are back on track and feeling good today.

No workout today except for laundry, mopping and running around the school. For me any activity counts though!

I had to weigh this morning just for the -- knew I would be really low since I didn't really eat this weekend. LOVED the number I saw (not yet onederland though) but I know that it was only fleeting and by the end of the week I will be back to "normal".


I need a good deal on a rental van and hotels in two cities for my trip-- want to work on those too? I keep putting it off because it is such a pain.

Well after I said that Valentines is really no big deal here DH came home with a heart balloon and one of my favorite indulgent treats-- raspberries! I absolutely love them but they are so expensive I rarely buy them. He actually got me blackberries and strawberries too. And when he got home I was in the process of making him a diet friendly version of his absolute favorite meal, Chicken Florentine, otherwise known as Heart Attack on a Plate. It certainly wasn't as good as the real thing but still turned out quite yummy. So I guess we do try to do something for each other on Valentines Day.

For my girls I had made 2 small heart shaped cakes with the batter I had left last week and hid them under the cauliflower in the refrigerator (the would NEVER look there! ). I was planning to decorate them for them and surprise them with them but then realized they would probably really enjoy decorating themselves. So after dinner I gave them the cakes and all the leftover icing with my piping bags and all my decorating tips and told them to have fun! They had a blast. When they finished their cakes they moved on to decorating the plates just to "play". DD15 didn't have a great day (no boyfriend so that made things hard) and she said it was the best stress relief she has ever had!

In upsetting news I found out that one of our best friends in the world had a heart attack yesterday. I don't know any more than that but have to assume he is "okay" since I am sure we would have heard if he didn't make it. I don't even want to think about that. It really hits home as to why it is so important for us to be eating healthy and exercising. He has 3 DD's around my girls ages and a lot of life ahead of him. I am going crazy not really knowing how he is doing but I really don't want to call yet. His wife (one of my bffs) lost her mom on Friday and now this. I know things are crazy and I don't want to add to that right now. I just hate that they are so far away and I can't be there with them. Please say a little prayer for healing and comfort for LTS's friends-- God knows who you mean.

Wish I could do your travel planning for you..... I love doing that stuff!!

YOu and DH made nice choices for each other for V. Day. I only gave DH a small token gift... he is trying to watch what he eats, (since he lost so much weight after his accident, he's trying to keep it off), so I bought him a Peppermint Patty and put it in his handmade card. I couldn't think of anything else to buy him.

I will definitely be praying for your friend's husband.

QOTD 2/15 -

If you could instantly, painlessly, for FREE, have ANY cosmetic/plastic surgery you wanted to change any physical featture you wanted, what if any would you have done?

I have to chuckle about this. I am always talking about the "work" I am saving for! I just told DD this morning that I have changed my plans.... I'm gonna have a chemical peel and laser treatments on my face when I turn 50 and save the actual face lift for when I turn 60!! It is mostly a joke.... I'm TERRIFIED of having general anesthesia for "vanity" reasons. (Although I would definitely consider the chemical peel and laser treatments if I could afford them.)

I'm really torn about the answer here. Not sure if I would want a tummy tuck to take care of all this loose skin... or face/eye lift (I feel like I look much older than I feel!). Either would be great!!

Hello all!! I've been assigned Team Donald . I love him - such attitude.

Well I had a big shocker last week when I got on the scale! I used to weigh pretty much daily - not to be obsessed or anything but just to keep focused if I gained a few pounds to be better that week. Well since maybe Sept/Oct I just stopped weighing and really not focusing on myself.

I was eating anything that set still long enough, snacking like crazy, sweet tooth like crazy Well it showed!!

So - I'm turnng 40 this year, going to WDW in June , and not happy either looking in the mirror of how I feel physically. Time to get focused.

Back on counting calories, journaling, and working out. It's worked in the past and hope it will work again.

My head spins most days with all the stuff I have going on. Many times I walk up to the computer to look something up and from the family to the office my brain has lost it . So I'll try post and keep up when I can.

I've done good and had 3 good workouts last week. I skipped the Valentines sweet bar at work today (dessert party) and stuck w/ my healthy meal.

So anyway..hello all. My goal is to lose about 20-27 pounds before my trip in June. I'm down about 4 this week so here's hoping!

Welcome to our happy family! Glad to have you here. A Disney trip is the catalyst for weight loss for many of us here!

If you can avoid something called a Valentine's sweet bar, you are off to a GREAT start!!


Happy Tuesday morning friends! Sorry I never made it on here yesterday. I had my "morning routine" interrupted when DH needed the office for a conference call that went on all morning! By the time the office was free, I was deep into card making and scrapping.... so I never ended up back on the computer. I hope you all had a SUPER Valentine's day. DS brought flowers to his "girlfriend" and I guess that went okay. I think he was afraid that his classmates might make fun of him. DD was relieved she isn't in a relationship and didn't have that Valentine's day stress!

I'm at work today, so I won't be able to be on much. THe kids are at library right now, but then I'm busy straight through the day. I had to skip my Bible study this morning.... when they called me to work I forgot about BIble study and said yes to work.... and I felt badly about calling to cancel, so I figured I could miss Bible study for one week.

I'm wearing a new scarf I got for Christmas and I feel so SPIFFY today!! And I'm wearing the new Danskos I got for Christmas too. Super spiffy!

I need to go check on my scrapping friends over on that board, so I'll say bye for now!................P

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Week 3 is a hard week but you will feel really strong when you are done! You may want to try to take extra walk breaks, too, especially when your leg is tired. Lately on these long runs my run 1/walk 1 is the same time as run 1/walk 2 and I don't feel so drained so it is worth figuring out what works for you!

I did an extra walk after the cool down, just to keep moving. I like the separation of the 90 seconds 3 minutes 90 seconds 3 minutes. I thought it was going to be 90, 3, 3, 3 for the runs.

Did the kettlebell DVD this morning. Yowzers that was hard! I could feel the lack of strength in my right leg when you do the one leg rows, I couldn't keep my left foot up because the right was so wobbly. I'm hoping the kettlebell workout helps strengthen my thighs and calves.
In HS I could leg press just about the whole rack in gym, but not anymore.
Of course I roller skated 4 days a week then too. Guess I need to get back on wheels!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

I didn't realize how nice it was here (I don't watch the news and didn't really look at the thermometer). Wish I had known and I wouldn't have done my walk/run on the TM!! I did get outside in the late afternoon when I realized it was about 57° outside.... to shovel the remaining slush off the driveway!! Not much fun, but at least it is a workout!

I gave up on the slush/snow/water. If it's here in June, it's here in June!

I'm just so darn sick of looking at it.

It's really cold here today but it's supposed to warm up the rest of the week.

OK late for my meeting and I need to shower first.

Team Donald!!!! Have a Rockin' day!!!!!!

 

[pjlla]

I gave up on the slush/snow/water. If it's here in June, it's here in June!

I'm just so darn sick of looking at it.

It's really cold here today but it's supposed to warm up the rest of the week.

OK late for my meeting and I need to shower first.

Team Donald!!!! Have a Rockin' day!!!!!!

Mostly I agree with you about leaving the slush.... but teaching DD to drive when she can hardly negotiate the driveway due to ice, slush, and snow humps is hard! I'm trying to clear it to make it easier for her (and for the mail man!!)..............P

 

[50sjayne]

Been a LONG day here. DS25 is on new antibiotic, and will have root canal on 3/9 if they can't get him in before. He is NOT a happy camper.

QOTD 2/15 -

If you could instantly, painlessly, for FREE, have ANY cosmetic/plastic surgery you wanted to change any physical featture you wanted, what if any would you have done?

Yeah it would be my eyes, under my brow.

 

[lovetoscrap]

Good Morning.

QOTD 2/15 -
If you could instantly, painlessly, for FREE, have ANY cosmetic/plastic surgery you wanted to change any physical feature you wanted, what if any would you have done?

I would wait to decide until I get the weight off. I am really worried about having loose skin at my waist which would be my first choice to get rid of. I am really hoping that it will shrink back okay. If it did then I would definitely have my chest overhauled! A little bit of a reduction and something to maybe help them quit heading south! Not even sure what all they can do to them. I know a lot of people say that when they lose weight it comes off of there first but that has not been my experience. I have a terrible time getting shirts that fit right because of them and would love to be proportioned a little more evenly. But not enough to actually ever have surgery!

Been a LONG day here. DS25 is on new antibiotic, and will have root canal on 3/9 if they can't get him in before. He is NOT a happy camper.

Bummer. That is a really long time to have to wait though! I hope they can work him in earlier so everyone can be put out of their misery.

Hello all!! I've been assigned Team Donald . I love him - such attitude.

I was eating anything that set still long enough, snacking like crazy, sweet tooth like crazy Well it showed!!

I've done good and had 3 good workouts last week. I skipped the Valentines sweet bar at work today (dessert party) and stuck w/ my healthy meal.

So anyway..hello all. My goal is to lose about 20-27 pounds before my trip in June. I'm down about 4 this week so here's hoping!

Great to have you here!
At the bolded line-- I used to say that I would eat just about anything that wasn't moving. Great job skipping the dessert party-- I posted yesterday or the day before that it can be so hard when so many obstacles get thrown in our way. Guess we have to become great hurdlers!

This will be a fast post since I am moving very slowly. My back is still pretty stiff. I got a good night sleep but it is difficult to sit. As long as I am upright I am pretty good and as long as I am sitting still I am okay but getting up and down are a problem. I just hope it losens up for Thursday when I am going into the city.

OW! Sorry you are in pain. Have you tried some antiinflammatory and heat along with stretching? That may help. I love this heat wrap things you can wear all day-- can't remember the name Thera something? Those have saved me on many occasions for cramps or muscle pulls.

Here is the recipe for what I made! It was so good yet so BAD!!!!! I did use low fat creme cheese!!!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/...ee/creme-de-menthe-brownies-recipe/index.html
I saw her make it last week and just had to try it!

Well now I am sorry I asked! That looks so good, chocolate and mint is one of my absolute favorite things. Only myself and DD10 like mint so we would have that all to ourselves!

not gonna open it........not gonna open it.........

See, you obviously have much better willpower than I do!

Rough week My PC died! BUT, I managed to lose 3 lbs!! Woot!! I didn't really exercise like I had planned though... But, I managed to eat better and this week will be better for exercise! I promise! LOL

My computer dying would be like losing oxygen! I would probably be eating everything in sight because I would be bored.
on the loss, that is awesome!

Sunday's swimming went really well. She swam 3 events and achieved personal best times in two of them.... including finally breaking the 28 second mark in her 50 freestyle! She has been trying to get under 28 for a long time.... and she got a 27.91.... with a bad turn even!! It totally made the entire weekend! Thanks for asking.

I know how exciting it is to reach those goals! I am getting excited for our Summer Swim Team to start (but around July I will be getting excited for it to end!)

That reminds me, I need to make an appt to have DD15's shoulder checked and see if she can swim this summer. I have a feeling that she won't be able to swim any more to which will not make her happy.

No one is going to notice your weight loss while you are still wearing oversized clothes!! You need to go buy at least ONE outfit that fits nicely when you lose at least 10 pounds (they say 10 pounds = 1 size). Dump the frump stuff!! You will feel SO GOOD wearing clothes that fit properly!!

I know. Getting better fitting stuff is really just a matter of turning around in my closet to the "too small" rack I have! I am still about 5 or so pounds away from most of it. But I really have a hard time finding anything that fits right because of my rather ample top. To find shirts and dresses that fit around it means they are too long in the arms and baggy. (see above!)

Wish I could do your travel planning for you..... I love doing that stuff!!

I usually do too but this is not really a "fun" trip so it makes it harder to get motivated. Would much rather be spending the money on a cruise, but I am looking forward to seeing my family (well, most of them )

I have to chuckle about this. I am always talking about the "work" I am saving for! It is mostly a joke.... I'm TERRIFIED of having general anesthesia for "vanity" reasons. (Although I would definitely consider the chemical peel and laser treatments if I could afford them.)

I really can't even imagine having "vanity" work done either. I hated to do the "have to have" stuff (and there has been numerous) done.

By the time the office was free, I was deep into card making and scrapping.... so I never ended up back on the computer. I hope you all had a SUPER Valentine's day.

Sounds like a great way to spend the day!

I'm wearing a new scarf I got for Christmas and I feel so SPIFFY today!! And I'm wearing the new Danskos I got for Christmas too. Super spiffy!

Look spiffy and then you feel spiffy!

 

[goldcupmom]

Hello all!! I've been assigned Team Donald . I love him - such attitude.

Well I had a big shocker last week when I got on the scale! I used to weigh pretty much daily - not to be obsessed or anything but just to keep focused if I gained a few pounds to be better that week. Well since maybe Sept/Oct I just stopped weighing and really not focusing on myself.

I was eating anything that set still long enough, snacking like crazy, sweet tooth like crazy Well it showed!!

So - I'm turnng 40 this year, going to WDW in June , and not happy either looking in the mirror of how I feel physically. Time to get focused.

Back on counting calories, journaling, and working out. It's worked in the past and hope it will work again.

My head spins most days with all the stuff I have going on. Many times I walk up to the computer to look something up and from the family to the office my brain has lost it . So I'll try post and keep up when I can.

I've done good and had 3 good workouts last week. I skipped the Valentines sweet bar at work today (dessert party) and stuck w/ my healthy meal.

So anyway..hello all. My goal is to lose about 20-27 pounds before my trip in June. I'm down about 4 this week so here's hoping!

Welcome, DisFan!! And congrats on staying on track yesterday!! And 4 lbs down!! AWESOME!!!!

ok I'm going to do my 1st QOTD! My 1st instinct is taking care of the belly fat but lately what I REALLY want to do is my eyes!!! I see pictures or look in the mirror and the bags just jump out at me. My upper lids (under the brow) are dropping and almost hang over my eye lid. I miss that fresh eyed look! I can always do more work myself to work on weight and abs but I can't do anything about my eyes! My husband even said I look mad - maybe I am when he catches me I'm giving him a glare. But I would definitely would freshen my eyes - lift upper lid and remove the bags!

Now when only get an "extra" few thousand spare dollars!

Yep, I think the eyes have it, but a tummy tuck is tempting!

DS30 - LOL I keep reading it as some new Nintendo gaming system that I haven't heard about (can you tell I have tween and teen boys!)

I keep reading the 30DS and thinking. OMG! Someone has a 30 yr old at home? I thought it was bad with my DS25! lol!

Rough week My PC died! BUT, I managed to lose 3 lbs!! Woot!! I didn't really exercise like I had planned though... But, I managed to eat better and this week will be better for exercise! I promise! LOL

3 lbs!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!

I would take a big old tummy tuck to get this stomach down a bit more. Guess I'll have to do that one myself with diet and exercise.
Have a great day DONALDS!

I'd love a tummy tuck, but I think the diet/exercise way is better than magic!

Sunday's swimming went really well. She swam 3 events and achieved personal best times in two of them.... including finally breaking the 28 second mark in her 50 freestyle! She has been trying to get under 28 for a long time.... and she got a 27.91.... with a bad turn even!! It totally made the entire weekend! Thanks for asking.

I have to chuckle about this. I am always talking about the "work" I am saving for! I just told DD this morning that I have changed my plans.... I'm gonna have a chemical peel and laser treatments on my face when I turn 50 and save the actual face lift for when I turn 60!! It is mostly a joke.... I'm TERRIFIED of having general anesthesia for "vanity" reasons. (Although I would definitely consider the chemical peel and laser treatments if I could afford them.)

I'm really torn about the answer here. Not sure if I would want a tummy tuck to take care of all this loose skin... or face/eye lift (I feel like I look much older than I feel!). Either would be great!!

I need to go check on my scrapping friends over on that board, so I'll say bye for now!................P

Congrats to DD on the swim times! Personal bests are GREAT! I'm scared of having anesthesia, too! And scared laser would just burn me & do no good. I'm a chicken. And after having my leg veins 'lasered' while awake, I"m not sure I could handle it on my face.

Good Morning.
I would wait to decide until I get the weight off. I am really worried about having loose skin at my waist which would be my first choice to get rid of. I am really hoping that it will shrink back okay. If it did then I would definitely have my chest overhauled! A little bit of a reduction and something to maybe help them quit heading south! Not even sure what all they can do to them. I know a lot of people say that when they lose weight it comes off of there first but that has not been my experience. I have a terrible time getting shirts that fit right because of them and would love to be proportioned a little more evenly. But not enough to actually ever have surgery.

Look spiffy and then you feel spiffy!

Oooo! I never thought about having the top spiffied up. That would be tempting, too! I've always joked that I would like to have reduction and be a donor to my DNiece in FL who, when her last baby was born, we joked that the baby had bigger ones than her mommy. Poor girl!

 

[goldcupmom]

DS25 seems to be a bit less swollen this morning, and gets a BIG Kudos in my book for going to work last night despite the dental appointment and very little sleep. Hopefully the new antibiotic will take the swelling way down and therefore, the pain.

About to go walk Sashi as yesterday, at 63 degrees, it was REALLY hot here! Shorts & T & I was still too hot. But, I live at about 6k', and my walk varies from about 5800 - 7000', so closer to the sun. I actually got a bit of pink on my chest from it.

Never did finish my to do list for yesterday, so by the time I finish that, I probably won't get taxes started, which was on today's list....oh well!

Have a GREAT, Healthy day, everyone!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Mostly I agree with you about leaving the slush.... but teaching DD to drive when she can hardly negotiate the driveway due to ice, slush, and snow humps is hard! I'm trying to clear it to make it easier for her (and for the mail man!!)..............P

How is the driving going?
I've been letting DS14 move the car back and forth in the driveway but that's it.

Pish posh on the mail man. The plow guys took out my mailbox for the last time 3 years ago, I gave up putting it back up. Apparently in CT it's a sport.


QOTD 2/15 -
If you could instantly, painlessly, for FREE, have ANY cosmetic/plastic surgery you wanted to change any physical feature you wanted, what if any would you have done?


My nose. I hate it, always have. I don't care if it's free or not, I still want it done but I'm chicken cause I know it's gonna hurt.