TEAM DONALD--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge

[goldcupmom]

Goodd Thursday morning Team DOnald.

For me this is like a Friday since we have an inservice tomorrow morning. Today is our last day for kids until Tuesday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shawn The 50's have been pretty good for me. 55 has been pretty lousy but I know it will get better.

I am going out tonight. We have never done this before but my school planned a trip into NYC. we are having dinner in the city (I haven't done this in 10 years) and then going to see La Cage au Folles. I saw it when it was on Broadway in the 80's so I am excited to see it again.

Hi to everyone. I hope your week has been going well. My back is starting to ease up. It is still a small problem to get up and down but sitting is okay and walking is okay. I did 12000 steps yesterday so it was not really a problem.

I have to go. Breakfast will be at school to celebrate the monthly birthdays.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Have a wonderful time tonight. Sounds like a lot of fun.....but maybe a little tiring, too, if you are taking students.

Take care of you!

Good thursday morning everyone. Last day before weighin, lets make it count!! Get that water in, move those bodies, we can beat Mickey this week!!!!

Such wonderful, thought provoking questions you've had this week, Julie. I'm going to come back to this one later when I have more time. Lots swirling in my head this morning.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAWN!!!
Have a fabulous trip to Paris!! Wow, that sounds so amazing, heading to paris to celebrate your birthday. I think I'm jealous. Oh but wait, I'll be with mickey next week for mine!! 6 more days!!!!!

Have a great day everyone!!

Most of the questions have been prompted by the book Made to Crave. I usually avoid books like this, but when a self-help type book by a Christian author made it to the NYTimes bestseller list, I had to check it out. It is VERY thought-provoking. I read it through once quickly, and am sure I will read it over and over.

Back from downtown. They gave me a new charm to replace the broken one but told me that normally you need to send it back to the company for repair. (REALLY!!?? When it breaks the first time you put it on!!??) But, I had to say this in my head...my language skills are not that strong and since I had the new one, what was the point. These are not cheap charms either!

Having a great day, just hanging around the house and getting ready for our trip. I keep running to the computer to see if I have amy more bday wishes on FB I have 11 so far but I guess it's still early on the East Coast

I went and got myself some "treats" and I am having tiny little tastings...4 sips of a coke and 1/4 apple strudel. You can actually buy a 4 oz coke here.
I will have some more after dinner tonight. So different than previous years when I would have gorged all day!

Thank you all my dear WISH friends for your birthday greetings! So glad I found this group, it makes every day life easier for me to discuss these things with you. If I ever bring up eating or exercise with my IRL friends, I usually get things like,"You don't need to worry about that" or "It won't matter". Hello, I have BMI of over 32 right now so I KNOW I need to be healthier!
The support here is fabulous!

I am motivated by the results I achieve - when I see them on the scale or in the mirror. I am motivated by compliments I receive. I am motivated by the success of others. I am motivated by my DH & DS. Sometimes my thinking holds me back. It tells me I can't do this, I'll never achieve my goal, I can't find healthy food here, I don't have time to exercise, I don't have time to journal, I don't have time to research good options, etc.

I may be back Donalds - I am computer crazy today

Shawn

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Glad they replaced your charm without hassle. Have a WONDERFUL Paris Birthday!!

If you want to 'Friend' me on FB I'll post there for your Bday, too! lol! Just send me a PM. Goes for any of you!

Good morning friends! I'm working again today, so I won't be on much. This thread has DEFINITELY slowed down lately....which is great for those of us with limited computer time!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Shawn!!!

Wow.... I guess I don't have much to share. Things are going just fine here. Busy swim meet weekend ahead (again), but that will be it for most of the big meets for the rest of the season unless DD makes a YMCA New Englands qualifying time.

TTYL....................P

Hope you have a great day at school and good luck to your DD this weekend!

Good morning TEAM DONALD!

Thanks for coaching this week, Julie! You've had some interesting, thought provoking questions!

I'm the one who holds myself back but I'm better at not sabotaging myself than I used to be. Even when things are in the house, like ice cream and chips and they don't even call my name anymore, unless I'm really tired or stressed. My big motivation right now is the Princess! I have another half marathon for the end of May so I don't lose my momentum when I return.

Today was my WW weigh in day -- down 2 pounds for my 10 lb star!

Have a great day DONALDS!

AWESOME job at WW WI! I haven't been since before Phoenix and won't tomorrow, either, since I have to take DS25 to yet another Dr. appt.

The household is finally on the mend. Zoe's fever dropped back down to her norm yesterday but no infections and temp is staying under 100 pretty nicely meds free. Well I only gave her Motrin on one night to help her sleep and because it was approaching 103. I believe low grade fevers should be left to do their job. I'm just glad she is feeling better. She had yesterday off and was up and about more and eating some but not back to normal on that yet. Slept much better the last 2 nights.

Its been rough on me I've had little energy. No really muscle aches or anything but just a general weaker tired feeling so I've not been exercising. Going for Walk Away the Pounds today though. I gotta get the habit back up. I'm afraid I may have to post a gain this week. Although I haven't been that hungry the foods I have eaten have not been the best choices(quick fixes like frozen pizza, corn dogs blah) I did have a couple meals where I ate more because I felt better. Some higher in calories and was drinking Powerade to stay hydrated which upped my calories. This morning was up 3 lbs from last week but I have missed my BP pill too and I suspect I may be retaining water. OPPS This virus sure has thrown me off my routines. So I hope there isn't much damage to report this weigh in. I may hold off and see what Sat or Sun bring for weigh in. Try to get in some exercise and target goal eating days along with my BP(water pill) and see how it is then.

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm off to read some but want to get to my WATP in a short while, now to see if I can make the whole 45 minutes. And I have laundry but I'll get in some personals when I get that all going/done.

Glad you and Zoe are both on the mend. Take it slow & try to get rest. You need some YOU time!!

Thanks Lisa!You are the best!
Happy Birthday Shawn!!!

It is a balmy day here in NJ!! We are finally melting some of the snow so we are in turn getting some parking spaces back After my wacky stomach flu I am trying to get back to the gym. Went last night and trained with my trainer for a 1/2 hour and did a 1/2 hour on the treadmill. I really want to walk/jog outside so it looks like tomorrow is my opportunity. I'm planning a trip to the gym this evening after looking for a car for my roommate (he's becoming a royal pain in my butt because he won't make a decision on how much he is willing to spend!). Hopefully healthy dinner will be in order if I can get myself to lunch before my next meeting!

Have a great day Donalds!

Good job making it to the gym. Take care of yourself!

 

[goldcupmom]

Today is catch up day for me. I think....... What I would really like to catch up on is sleep....and I might try!

Had to take DD to the bus as she & DS21 were in the 'shower' wars & she ran late. Took Sashi for 4.19 miles to post office to mail the car insurance I forgot to mail yesterday. Got caught in the front moving in.....Walking home into wind so strong we were both leaned way forward & barely moving. When we turned and it was at my back the sand was so bad I actually have a couple of small cuts on the back of my calves - yes, I'm wearing shorts & it was 42 when I left home....but sunny! At least we are home now as we are having 65mph gusts. Typical for NM in the spring.

My weight can't seem to break through to get back to the 150s. Down a little pretty much every other day, then right back up. Oh well....it WILL happen!!

Starting on my giant to-do list. First is to get spaghetti sauce going. Thursday nights is DS21's 'friend' night & I never know how many I am feeding. Almost always 3 extras, sometimes as many as 8, so I make something that goes a long way for not a lot of money. I also need to make banana coffee cakes to use up my bad bananas. If I do it today, I can give a couple away tonight!!

Hope everyone is having a good day & that we can Kick some Mouse tail tomorrow!

 

[50sjayne]

Well, I was right most of my gain was water weight. I lost 3 pounds in one day after having some coffee. I hadn't drank any coffee for 3 days because I didn't have to work and it's not good for healing...unfortunately all the 'draining' happened at work lol. My first day back, I was late (1 minute but that one minute means more to me than the whole day-no I'm not weird about time, just missed seeing someone) and everything was a mess. That was the start of my work day-- the end got even better- pain, humiliation, confusion. Fun stuff-- turned to anger the next day, despair, and-- I'm ok now. Why do I do this? I have no choice. I'm going to be this way until I'm not. Y'know-- I can generally think of better things to do than torturing people but apparently there are a lot of people out there who get something out of it. Penney was there for me though as usual when I'm upset-- I swear she is like the 'death cat' at the nursing home that always sits by patients that are dying. She is very very sensitive to my mood.
Had a 'heck' of a workout though yesterday-- 50 minutes hillclimbing on the elliptical, burned 450 something calories, did all my back exercises and arm and ab machines. My arms I can do more but I stay with just 30 pounds so I can do more reps, the abdominal machines though I do 70 and 50 pounds depending on the machine and can do a lot of reps. Why am I doing this? It's the only thing I can do. I like being stronger though, it helps at work.
Feeling better with the antibiotics--still taking the supplements too. Would probably be doing better if I could abstain but that's not happening.
Is it worth all this? Of course. Sorry about the mystery-- some of you are aware of my problems but as anyone could read this and use it against me, has to be that way. Think I'm coaching tomorrow-- I'm off so that'll give me a good start.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Random thought of the day:
The upside to having an absolutely gorgeous day is that you feel renewed. I hit the grocery store and bought pineapple, cantaloupe, apples, tomatoes and cucumbers.
I'm rounding all the kids up now and we are going to go for a walk at the reservoir.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Took the kids to the park today to walk. We had a pretty decent walk, I even ran a little bit. My legs still really hurt but I put icy hot on them before we left.

I need to find out how far it was. The GPS pedometer app said it was a little less then a mile for 2 loops.

It was nice being outside, I hope to get back tomorrow after the kids go to school.

the dr called about my mammo today but I missed the call and they are closed now. I need to call them back again tomorrow.

A little prayer for good news would be appreciated.

 

[Yunchman]

Buffy - hope your legs feel better soon. Mine did not hurt near as much after the second workout. I even did it when they were still sore and it actually helped a little.

Had a weak moment today and ate some pizza, but I'm not too worried about it since I exercised a lot too. I am trying to not totally deprive deprive myself of things I like just eat less of them and less frequently because I love pizza and I will have to still eat it sometimes!!!

 

[tigger813]

Good evening TEAM DONALD! Don't forget those weigh ins!!!! The overall weight loss race is a dead heat so let's get in some good losses this week!

TTFN

 

[lovetoscrap]

Instead of posting here this morning I went and joined the fitness center! I have told myself that on my days to go I am not allowed to use the computer for fun until I go. THAT should motivate me! I got my workout just trying to get ready to go. It took me nearly half an hour to gather everything I needed which involved walking to the end of the driveway and back and in and out of the house (and several steps) about 15 times. I would get to the car and realize I forgot something (Ipod, headphones, hat, sweatband, towels, phone, snack, water) and have to go back in and search for it. At the end I was finally IN the car, ready to back out when I realized I had still forgotten my tennis shoes! Got those and then had to stop by Walmart and buy a lock for the locker and some new headphones-- never found mine.

I met with a trainer for an hour for a class that was supposed to be 3 people but the other 2 didn't show (how rude!) so I got a full hour of one on one. It was really nice and he told and showed me a lot of stuff and figured out my target heart rate and set up a schedule for me to use to begin with and then to use after a few weeks. I have to do 2 more classes to learn the weight machines if I can't figure them out myself. I will probably give them a try on my own, they have the instructions printed on them. I used the recumbent bike today and did about 30 mins. My endurance was better than I thought it would be but man were my thighs ticked off! I have a feeling they will get revenge tomorrow!

So 2 hours after I got there I grabbed lunch and headed back to wally world to get some things and as soon as I got in DD15 called and said her club meeting was over early and she needed to be picked up. So I dragged her back to wallyworld with me-- yep, 3 times in one day at Walmart, that is just

QOTD 2/17 -
Along this journey, things have happened to us, I believe that give us the strength and motivation to keep going. What is your motivation? Likewise, there are things that hold us back from true success. What is holding you back?

My motivation is my girls. I want to be around to see my grand children and great grandchildren. I want to be active and healthy and enjoy myself. I want to eventually travel more out of the country and that is very difficult with a wheelchair-- no ADA in many other places!

Holding me back is me of course. But the situation that affects me most is loss of routine. Crazy schedules, unpredictabilty, things that get thrown at me that interrupt my plans really throw me off. I make bad food choices out of perceived or actual necessity, I don't exercise, I don't resist temptation. And I have a hard time getting back to where I need to be. I am really trying my hardest to not let that happen this time. Summer will be my biggest challenge.

Yes!!! It is now my birthday and it was when you posted too! So far, 50 is fabulous
We had a little pre-birthday drama last night, DH tried to give me my present in the middle of me cooking dinner. I was smack-dab in the middle of a complicated recipe with about 15 ingredients, had about 1/2 of it going on the stove and needed to finish but had to stop and open gift. Well, it was 2 charms for my bracelet!
Shawn

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sounds like your husband is a real winner in the presents department! 2 great ones in a row!

. I did 12000 steps yesterday so it was not really a problem. .

You have me curious what I do in a day. I am thinking maybe I should get a pedometer and where it a while and see what it shows.

So glad I found this group, it makes every day life easier for me to discuss these things with you. If I ever bring up eating or exercise with my IRL friends, I usually get things like,"You don't need to worry about that" or "It won't matter".:

I agree that sometimes IRL friends are more difficult to turn to for support. Most of mine are either skinny and don't understand what it is like to have a weight problem or are also overweight but not wanting to do anything about it so they really don't want to hear about your efforts. I think that is why this group is really helping me. I also don't like feeling like every move and decision is being judged--"is THAT on your diet???", "so did you go exercise this week?" "now might be a good time for you to go for a long walk". KWIM?

I actually was thinking this morning of a friend that I may ask if she wants to join the same place and go workout together. Her house is on my way and she also needs to lose some and we always complain that we are home and bored and should get together more often.

The household is finally on the mend. Zoe's fever dropped back down to her norm yesterday but no infections and temp is staying under 100 pretty nicely meds free. I believe low grade fevers should be left to do their job. I'm just glad she is feeling better.

Its been rough on me I've had little energy. No really muscle aches or anything but just a general weaker tired feeling so I've not been exercising.

Glad she is feeling better. I agree that if they aren't miserable then just let the fever do what it is intended to-- kill those germies.
I am sure you have been stressed and haven't been sleeping as well and that can really affect your energy. When you can get back to "normal" you should feel a lot better-- don't push yourself too hard.

It is a balmy day here in NJ!! We are finally melting some of the snow so we are in turn getting some parking spaces back I really want to walk/jog outside so it looks like tomorrow is my opportunity.

Enjoy your time outside! Today was beautiful here and should be even nicer tomorrow.

Got caught in the front moving in.....Walking home into wind so strong we were both leaned way forward & barely moving. When we turned and it was at my back the sand was so bad I actually have a couple of small cuts on the back of my calves - yes, I'm wearing shorts & it was 42 when I left home....but sunny! At least we are home now as we are having 65mph gusts. Typical for NM in the spring.

Wow! That is really amazing. I think that would have me freaked out!

Is it worth all this? Of course. Sorry about the mystery-- some of you are aware of my problems but as anyone could read this and use it against me, has to be that way. Think I'm coaching tomorrow-- I'm off so that'll give me a good start.

No need to share any more than you are comfortable. Sounds like you could use a . We are here for and support.

Random thought of the day:
The upside to having an absolutely gorgeous day is that you feel renewed. I hit the grocery store and bought pineapple, cantaloupe, apples, tomatoes and cucumbers.
I'm rounding all the kids up now and we are going to go for a walk at the reservoir.

I love this beautifully moderate weather!

Hmm, I started this actually about 2 hours ago then took a break for dinner and dishes and all that other mommy stuff, and don't remember now if I had anything else to say. I guess if I think of anything else I will be back later!

 

[goldcupmom]

Well, I was right most of my gain was water weight. I lost 3 pounds in one day after having some coffee. I hadn't drank any coffee for 3 days because I didn't have to work and it's not good for healing...unfortunately all the 'draining' happened at work lol. My first day back, I was late (1 minute but that one minute means more to me than the whole day-no I'm not weird about time, just missed seeing someone) and everything was a mess. That was the start of my work day-- the end got even better- pain, humiliation, confusion. Fun stuff-- turned to anger the next day, despair, and-- I'm ok now. Why do I do this? I have no choice. I'm going to be this way until I'm not. Y'know-- I can generally think of better things to do than torturing people but apparently there are a lot of people out there who get something out of it. Penney was there for me though as usual when I'm upset-- I swear she is like the 'death cat' at the nursing home that always sits by patients that are dying. She is very very sensitive to my mood.
Had a 'heck' of a workout though yesterday-- 50 minutes hillclimbing on the elliptical, burned 450 something calories, did all my back exercises and arm and ab machines. My arms I can do more but I stay with just 30 pounds so I can do more reps, the abdominal machines though I do 70 and 50 pounds depending on the machine and can do a lot of reps. Why am I doing this? It's the only thing I can do. I like being stronger though, it helps at work.
Feeling better with the antibiotics--still taking the supplements too. Would probably be doing better if I could abstain but that's not happening.
Is it worth all this? Of course. Sorry about the mystery-- some of you are aware of my problems but as anyone could read this and use it against me, has to be that way. Think I'm coaching tomorrow-- I'm off so that'll give me a good start.

Glad the weight is gone. Sorry to hear about the work garbage going on. Not a fun way to get back. Your workout was AWESOME!!!!! Wow!

Took the kids to the park today to walk. We had a pretty decent walk, I even ran a little bit. My legs still really hurt but I put icy hot on them before we left.

I need to find out how far it was. The GPS pedometer app said it was a little less then a mile for 2 loops.

It was nice being outside, I hope to get back tomorrow after the kids go to school.

the dr called about my mammo today but I missed the call and they are closed now. I need to call them back again tomorrow.

A little prayer for good news would be appreciated.

Praying the Mammo news is good! Let us know. Glad the weather was nice & you could get out.

Buffy - hope your legs feel better soon. Mine did not hurt near as much after the second workout. I even did it when they were still sore and it actually helped a little.

Had a weak moment today and ate some pizza, but I'm not too worried about it since I exercised a lot too. I am trying to not totally deprive deprive myself of things I like just eat less of them and less frequently because I love pizza and I will have to still eat it sometimes!!!

Control is, I think, better than total deprivation. You did great!

 

[cclovesdis]

Welcome to Healthy Habits Pamper Week!

My name is CC (short for Christina) and I will be your Healthy Habits coach for BL 11. I love the BL challenges and Healthy Habits has helped me significantly in achieving many of my goals.

Some Background Information: Thanks to donac (Dona-hostess of Team Donald) and jenanderson for their amazing help so I know how to coach! I couldn’t do this without seeing them in action previously. I will be continuing the prizes that Jen started.

Here’s How Healthy Habits Pamper Week Works: Each day there will be three "Habits" for you to complete. You do not need to keep track of your points and there will not be a winner. This is simply for your enjoyment!

Welcome to Day 1, Friday 2/18

[/SIZE="4"]1) Go for a brisk walk for about 10 minutes.
2) Drink more water than usual.
3) Compliment yourself.[/SIZE]

P.S. Week 6 Results will be posted over the weekend. I apologize-again.

 

[DisFam95]

A little prayer for good news would be appreciated.

Try to relax - I know that's hard. ~~~~ good vibes ~~~~


Wow I'm so overwhelmed on this thing. I'm gone a few days and there's so much action on here. I just tried to skim through it all sorry no time for big replies. I'm so impressed by the great sense of community on here.

Just finished the treadmill tonight I was so tired before hand I did not want to do it and I even cut short my hour to 45min - which know is still good but it was not my goal.

My DS5 started throwing up Monday and has had fever every day since then. No other complaints but 1 time said his ear hurt yesterday so I figured it's been 4 days and the weekends approaching - better get in. he tested + for Strep!! He's had no complaint of a sore throat. he did have a bright red facial rash starting yesterday like he looked super flushed. My SIL said her son does the same thing w/ strep - throw up and fever and rash. I had never heard of that - just always assumed it was a throat thing.

I've felt so tired yesterday and today I'm dreading coming down w/ it too. I've had the SUpersize pump of hand sanitizer out and using it all the time. But I was also super cranky today for no good reason so I think a little PMS may be in the works which woudl explain the fatigue too - and the desperate need to munch on something 'bad' yep think we got a winner!

So here's hoping to a great weigh-in tomorrow - oh I probably should not have just had that late snack

Hope everyone has a great healthy weekend!! Make some good choices.

 

[donac]

Good Friday morning Team Donald. We made it to Friday.

Don't forget to pm your weight to tigger813 and your HH points to cclovesdis. DOn't forget to include our team name to the subject matter.

We had a great time last night. We took the train into the city with a couple of other teachers (it was only teachers and spouses) We walked the 15 blocks to the restaurant. It was a french bistro. The food was wonderful. It was a little pricey but we were in NYC. Dh and I shared a dessert. It was an apple tartin that was to dye for. It looked a little strange when they brought it out but once we bit into it there was not stopping us. The show was right around the corner. they had just changed the cast. Harvey Firestein (the brother of Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire who does the makeup. the one with the gravelly voice) and Jeffrey Tambor (from Arrested Development). Harvey is a Broadway ledgend and it was great to see him in person. I liked him the first act but loved him in the 2nd act. Jeffery I wasn't sure about him but I fell in love with him by the end of the first act. I had seen the show many years ago but this was a much smaller and intitmate show and it was great. The music has some great romantic songs in it that you could walk out humming just like the old times.

RemembertheMagic98 Ds's gave us tickets to Wicked for Christmas but we haven't picked a date. Both sons are going and their gf's so we have to find some time this summer to go in since ds2 is still in college. I am looking forward to seeing it. Ds1 saw it with his gf and wants to see it again.

lisah0711 congrats on the 10 lbs

Zoesmama03 I am glad the Zoe is feeling better. I hope you get your energy level back soon.

BernardandMissBianca I hope that you get only good news about your mammo.

goldcupmom You are a super woman. Most people couldn't keep up with your schedule. I know that you just do what you have to but you do a great job.

50sjayne Hope today was better.

Yunchman Enjoy the pizza but have less of it. If you deprive yourself this lifestyle will not work. I enjoyed my dessert last night but watched what I ate yesterday and will be careful of what I eat today.

lovetoscrap congrats on joining a gym. I am thinking about it but with my yoga classes cost I don't think I can and I really like my yoga class.

DisFam95 I hope your son is feeling better. I hope you don't catch it also.

I didn't work out yesterday but did get 17000 steps in. It helped to walk the 15 blocks to and from the train station and not take a cab.

I have only had about 3 1/2 hours of sleep. I knew once the alarm went off I would be up. I let dh sleep an extra half an hour. He has to teach today. I hafe an inservice. I don't have to be in until 8:30 but thenthe things they have planned are not exactly my cup of tea. I really don't want to go but it would be awful if I called in sick.

My back is feeling the best of all week. It had a realy bad muscle cramp last night but that was on the train ride home. I am getting up better and that has been the hardest thing for me.

Have to go.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[ChrisinNJ]

Sorry I have been MIA this week. I am really trying to spend more time being active and less time on the computer. I have had my DH home most of the week sick...he went to work today. The kids are off today for a teachers professional day, and it is suppossed to be another BEAUTIFUL day in NJ so I plan to spend a lot of time outside!

Shawn... Happy Birthday!!!

Buffy... Good luck on the mammo results!

So today is my 4th weigh in & I am down another 3lbs, for a total of 13lbs lost in 4 weeks!!!

For the first time in a long time I am under 250lbs (did I really write that on a public forum) so I am now closer to 200 than 300.

My clothes are fitting better, my frequent heartburn has gone away, I am sleeping better, and having less headaches......And for the first time in many times trying, at week 4 I am feeling even more motivated to keep up the healthy habits I have started, and not feeling like I need to reward myself with a donut.

Thanks for the motivation!! Have a great day!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Happy Belated Birthday Shawn!!!

I hope you had a fabulous day!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning TEAM DONALD!

TGIF!

Melissa, glad that you and Zoe are feeling better! It will probably take a few days for your system to catch up with recouperating.

I have tickets for Wicked in April along with a nice dinner to celebrate my sister's birthday.

I'm hoping to get tickets for Wicked when it is in Spokane in May.

Julie, hope that you got caught up on your rest! And thanks for coaching this week!

And, Susan, thank you for being our new coach! Here's a little for you for your troubled times. You can do it.

Buffy, prayers and for you, too.

Had a weak moment today and ate some pizza, but I'm not too worried about it since I exercised a lot too. I am trying to not totally deprive deprive myself of things I like just eat less of them and less frequently because I love pizza and I will have to still eat it sometimes!!!

Of course you still have to be able to eat the things that you love -- it's a lifestyle! Sounds like you did great and stayed totally OP!

LTS, glad that you had a good time at the gym! Are you doing the WIN! challenge? This is a great time to start keeping track of inches because you will be surprised what a difference that gym will make.

Welcome to Healthy Habits Pamper Week!

Thanks, CC, for being our HH coach! And thanks for the pampering week!

DisFam95, sorry that the sickness is visiting your house. Don't worry about catching up -- just jump in where we are!

Dona, glad that you had a great evening out!

Sorry I have been MIA this week. I am really trying to spend more time being active and less time on the computer. I have had my DH home most of the week sick...he went to work today. The kids are off today for a teachers professional day, and it is suppossed to be another BEAUTIFUL day in NJ so I plan to spend a lot of time outside!

Shawn... Happy Birthday!!!

Buffy... Good luck on the mammo results!

So today is my 4th weigh in & I am down another 3lbs, for a total of 13lbs lost in 4 weeks!!!

For the first time in a long time I am under 250lbs (did I really write that on a public forum) so I am now closer to 200 than 300.

My clothes are fitting better, my frequent heartburn has gone away, I am sleeping better, and having less headaches......And for the first time in many times trying, at week 4 I am feeling even more motivated to keep up the healthy habits I have started, and not feeling like I need to reward myself with a donut.

Thanks for the motivation!! Have a great day!!

Isn't that fabulous? You are doing so well! All your hard work is paying off.

This has been a great week for me. With my loss for my WW weigh in yesterday I got my 5+ star and then I had another 2 pound loss for my BL weigh in today, which put me in the 5% lost since I started WW this year and at 49 pounds lost since my all time high. That means if I can lose one little pound before I leave for the Princess next week -- AND I CAN -- then I will be down 50 pounds total for the Princess!

 

[lovetoscrap]

I haven't decided yet if I am going to go to the gym. I am having AF issues big time and don't feel really great. I know that they say exercise is supposed to help that but it never has! I may just do some hand weight exercises here. But then again that bike is kind of calling my name. And it is an absolutely beautiful day so it would give me an excuse to go out in the convertible.

Does anyone else find it really discouraging when the machine shows you how many calories you have burned while exercising? When I used to use my treadmill at home I would put a towel over that so I couldn't see it. After 30 minutes of hell I really don't want to know that I didn't even burn enough calories to cover a small cookie. I think yesterday I burned like 70 calories and the fat and sugar free yogurt I ate right before was 90. I know that my overall goal is to get my body and heart in shape and not necessarily to burn calories but still, that is just depressing!

I am pretty happy with my weigh in-- down 2 this week. But since AF is here I am going to wait until Sun or Mon and reweigh for an official number-- kind of hoping it will drop another .5 .

Alright, to gym or not to gym, that is the question. I think I will go put on my exercise clothes and eat a yogurt and then see how I feel.

 

[pjlla]

My weight can't seem to break through to get back to the 150s. Down a little pretty much every other day, then right back up. Oh well....it WILL happen!!

Starting on my giant to-do list. First is to get spaghetti sauce going. Thursday nights is DS21's 'friend' night & I never know how many I am feeding. Almost always 3 extras, sometimes as many as 8, so I make something that goes a long way for not a lot of money. I also need to make banana coffee cakes to use up my bad bananas. If I do it today, I can give a couple away tonight!!

Hope everyone is having a good day & that we can Kick some Mouse tail tomorrow!

I love the idea of "friend" night! I might have to start suggesting something like that for next year, when more of DD's friends are driving.

I haven't made a banana bread in a long time. I do have a few bananas in the freezer that need to be used up. Maybe I'll find the time this weekend. I won't eat it (just too many calories, despite the fact that it is delicious), but the kids like it.

Well, I was right most of my gain was water weight. I lost 3 pounds in one day after having some coffee. I hadn't drank any coffee for 3 days because I didn't have to work and it's not good for healing...unfortunately all the 'draining' happened at work lol. My first day back, I was late (1 minute but that one minute means more to me than the whole day-no I'm not weird about time, just missed seeing someone) and everything was a mess. That was the start of my work day-- the end got even better- pain, humiliation, confusion. Fun stuff-- turned to anger the next day, despair, and-- I'm ok now. Why do I do this? I have no choice. I'm going to be this way until I'm not. Y'know-- I can generally think of better things to do than torturing people but apparently there are a lot of people out there who get something out of it. Penney was there for me though as usual when I'm upset-- I swear she is like the 'death cat' at the nursing home that always sits by patients that are dying. She is very very sensitive to my mood.
Had a 'heck' of a workout though yesterday-- 50 minutes hillclimbing on the elliptical, burned 450 something calories, did all my back exercises and arm and ab machines. My arms I can do more but I stay with just 30 pounds so I can do more reps, the abdominal machines though I do 70 and 50 pounds depending on the machine and can do a lot of reps. Why am I doing this? It's the only thing I can do. I like being stronger though, it helps at work.
Feeling better with the antibiotics--still taking the supplements too. Would probably be doing better if I could abstain but that's not happening.
Is it worth all this? Of course. Sorry about the mystery-- some of you are aware of my problems but as anyone could read this and use it against me, has to be that way. Think I'm coaching tomorrow-- I'm off so that'll give me a good start.

Sorry things are nutty for you again.... but the workout sounds good! I look forward to your coaching!

Random thought of the day:
The upside to having an absolutely gorgeous day is that you feel renewed. I hit the grocery store and bought pineapple, cantaloupe, apples, tomatoes and cucumbers.
I'm rounding all the kids up now and we are going to go for a walk at the reservoir.

I agree with the renewed feeling. We are having just a touch of "spring" here today and it makes me feel so good! We have lots of good fresh fruits in the house right now.... I hit the grocery store on Tuesday night and DH hit Costco last night. Now to get it eaten before it goes bad!! It will be nice to have it handy to grab during this busy swim weekend.

Took the kids to the park today to walk. We had a pretty decent walk, I even ran a little bit. My legs still really hurt but I put icy hot on them before we left.

I need to find out how far it was. The GPS pedometer app said it was a little less then a mile for 2 loops.

It was nice being outside, I hope to get back tomorrow after the kids go to school.

the dr called about my mammo today but I missed the call and they are closed now. I need to call them back again tomorrow.

A little prayer for good news would be appreciated.

Of course the prayers will continue. Please post as soon as you have news.

Wow I'm so overwhelmed on this thing. I'm gone a few days and there's so much action on here. I just tried to skim through it all sorry no time for big replies. I'm so impressed by the great sense of community on here.

Just finished the treadmill tonight I was so tired before hand I did not want to do it and I even cut short my hour to 45min - which know is still good but it was not my goal.

My DS5 started throwing up Monday and has had fever every day since then. No other complaints but 1 time said his ear hurt yesterday so I figured it's been 4 days and the weekends approaching - better get in. he tested + for Strep!! He's had no complaint of a sore throat. he did have a bright red facial rash starting yesterday like he looked super flushed. My SIL said her son does the same thing w/ strep - throw up and fever and rash. I had never heard of that - just always assumed it was a throat thing.

I've felt so tired yesterday and today I'm dreading coming down w/ it too. I've had the SUpersize pump of hand sanitizer out and using it all the time. But I was also super cranky today for no good reason so I think a little PMS may be in the works which woudl explain the fatigue too - and the desperate need to munch on something 'bad' yep think we got a winner!

So here's hoping to a great weigh-in tomorrow - oh I probably should not have just had that late snack

Hope everyone has a great healthy weekend!! Make some good choices.

Actually, the thread has been remarkably quiet this week! You should see it move at the start of a new challenge! It can easily to 10 pages a day! Then it is REALLY hard to keep up. The pace it has been moving lately is MUCH better.

Sorry to hear about DS's strep. Any chance that he also has scarlet fever? Some people swear by the "strep breath" that some kids get with strep, for home diagnosis.

Good Friday morning Team Donald. We made it to Friday.

Don't forget to pm your weight to tigger813 and your HH points to cclovesdis. DOn't forget to include our team name to the subject matter.

We had a great time last night. We took the train into the city with a couple of other teachers (it was only teachers and spouses) We walked the 15 blocks to the restaurant. It was a french bistro. The food was wonderful. It was a little pricey but we were in NYC. Dh and I shared a dessert. It was an apple tartin that was to dye for. It looked a little strange when they brought it out but once we bit into it there was not stopping us. The show was right around the corner. they had just changed the cast. Harvey Firestein (the brother of Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire who does the makeup. the one with the gravelly voice) and Jeffrey Tambor (from Arrested Development). Harvey is a Broadway ledgend and it was great to see him in person. I liked him the first act but loved him in the 2nd act. Jeffery I wasn't sure about him but I fell in love with him by the end of the first act. I had seen the show many years ago but this was a much smaller and intitmate show and it was great. The music has some great romantic songs in it that you could walk out humming just like the old times.

I didn't work out yesterday but did get 17000 steps in. It helped to walk the 15 blocks to and from the train station and not take a cab.

I have only had about 3 1/2 hours of sleep. I knew once the alarm went off I would be up. I let dh sleep an extra half an hour. He has to teach today. I hafe an inservice. I don't have to be in until 8:30 but thenthe things they have planned are not exactly my cup of tea. I really don't want to go but it would be awful if I called in sick.

My back is feeling the best of all week. It had a realy bad muscle cramp last night but that was on the train ride home. I am getting up better and that has been the hardest thing for me.

Have to go.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Yup.... we all made it to FRIDAY!!

It sounds like your NYC adventure was great!! Sorry about the boring in-service and lack of sleep. Hope you can catch up over the weekend.

So today is my 4th weigh in & I am down another 3lbs, for a total of 13lbs lost in 4 weeks!!!

For the first time in a long time I am under 250lbs (did I really write that on a public forum) so I am now closer to 200 than 300.

My clothes are fitting better, my frequent heartburn has gone away, I am sleeping better, and having less headaches......And for the first time in many times trying, at week 4 I am feeling even more motivated to keep up the healthy habits I have started, and not feeling like I need to reward myself with a donut.

Thanks for the motivation!! Have a great day!!

WOOHOO!!! WTG on getting under 250!! Nice job... and glad to hear your motivation is still there!


Well.... like Dona said, we all made it safely here to Friday again! I'm pleased to say that I'll be helping out the team with a modest weight loss this week. And honestly, the only thing I changed was that I ATE MORE! After 2 or 3 weeks of being a maintainer (which isn't bad, but I had a gain over the holidays that isn't gone yet!), I finally dropped 1.3 lb. Hopefully it will stay gone! I really think I just wasn't eating enough, so I tried bumping up my points and not worrying about every little nibble (including those sugar cookies on Tuesday), and it seems to have done the trick!

I just booked the airline tickets for my Mother/Daughter trip to WDW in May!! I've never been to Disney two years in a row. I was just about 130 lb last year when I went with DS.... so I am NOT going back at any more than that!! So I've got a few to lose by then... and plenty of time, so no excuses!

Well.... that's about all to report from here. I'll try to hop on later tonight, but no promises!.....................P

 

[pjlla]

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Good morning TEAM DONALD!

TGIF!
This has been a great week for me. With my loss for my WW weigh in yesterday I got my 5+ star and then I had another 2 pound loss for my BL weigh in today, which put me in the 5% lost since I started WW this year and at 49 pounds lost since my all time high. That means if I can lose one little pound before I leave for the Princess next week -- AND I CAN -- then I will be down 50 pounds total for the Princess!

YOU CAN DO IT!! I'm so impressed with how well you have been doing! You and Kathy are gonna REPRESENT at the Princess!!!

I haven't decided yet if I am going to go to the gym. I am having AF issues big time and don't feel really great. I know that they say exercise is supposed to help that but it never has! I may just do some hand weight exercises here. But then again that bike is kind of calling my name. And it is an absolutely beautiful day so it would give me an excuse to go out in the convertible.

Does anyone else find it really discouraging when the machine shows you how many calories you have burned while exercising? When I used to use my treadmill at home I would put a towel over that so I couldn't see it. After 30 minutes of hell I really don't want to know that I didn't even burn enough calories to cover a small cookie. I think yesterday I burned like 70 calories and the fat and sugar free yogurt I ate right before was 90. I know that my overall goal is to get my body and heart in shape and not necessarily to burn calories but still, that is just depressing!

I am pretty happy with my weigh in-- down 2 this week. But since AF is here I am going to wait until Sun or Mon and reweigh for an official number-- kind of hoping it will drop another .5 .

Alright, to gym or not to gym, that is the question. I think I will go put on my exercise clothes and eat a yogurt and then see how I feel.

I agree with the calorie burning issue. I try not to even look. I just do the workout I KNOW I should be doing and move on..... but it is interesting to at least have an IDEA of how long it will take to burn off that _______________(fill in the blank with the food that is tempting you at the moment).

Is that cookie, cake, pastry, candy bar, ice cream, potato chip, etc.... really worth 90 minute, 120 minutes, 180 minutes on the TM or elliptical?? I usually decide that it ISN'T and I find a lower calorie alternative to satisfy me.

Off again......................P

 

[ChrisinNJ]

This has been a great week for me. With my loss for my WW weigh in yesterday I got my 5+ star and then I had another 2 pound loss for my BL weigh in today, which put me in the 5% lost since I started WW this year and at 49 pounds lost since my all time high. That means if I can lose one little pound before I leave for the Princess next week -- AND I CAN -- then I will be down 50 pounds total for the Princess!

Great Job! Good Luck at the Princess!!!

I am pretty happy with my weigh in-- down 2 this week. But since AF is here I am going to wait until Sun or Mon and reweigh for an official number-- kind of hoping it will drop another .5 .

Great Job!!

Well.... like Dona said, we all made it safely here to Friday again! I'm pleased to say that I'll be helping out the team with a modest weight loss this week. And honestly, the only thing I changed was that I ATE MORE!

Congrats on the weight loss!!!!

 

[wickey's friend]

Hi, Team Donald!

I don't post much, but I wanted to say way to go everyone on their losses! And, to those of us who have been struggling (notice I'm including myself) -- more power to us!!!!

I FINALLY dropped another pound. I am down 7 lbs overall. I really wanted to be down more by now, but hey, I'll take 7!

Yay, Team Donald!!!!!