TEAM MICKEY--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge!

[tggrrstarr]

Hello! For those of you who don't know me yet, my name is Kelli and I will be your coach this week! I wanted to start out with something fun this week.

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
Do you have a tradition when you go to Disney? Something you collect or do every time you go?

My husband and I started getting our pictures taken at Imageworks at Epcot on our first trip. We do it every time now. These are the pictures where our images are inserted into a cartoon image. Our first one was of us surfing with Lilo &Stitch. We now have 7 of them. We get 2 done when we go with family, one as a group and one just the two of us. It's a great memory and we see them every day hanging on our wall.

Good luck with weigh ins today! I am doing mine in a little bit.

 

[Bungle]

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
Do you have a tradition when you go to Disney? Something you collect or do every time you go?


We buy ears every time. Even though we have pairs at home its our way of welcoming ourselves to the park

 

[aamomma]

Hello Team! Hope everyone has a good weigh in today. Looking forward to a warmer weekend here in PA. It has been cccccold!!
QOTD: our "tradition" is to ride TOT many times, at as many different times of day as possible. (our record is 8, and our favorite time is at night - )

 

[Flossbolna]

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
Do you have a tradition when you go to Disney? Something you collect or do every time you go?

I buy a mug every time - at first I tried to get always one with the resort's name on it (WDW, DL or DLP), but now I have started to get Minnie mugs.

 

[jking6]

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
Do you have a tradition when you go to Disney? Something you collect or do every time you go?

Our tradition is to make Tower of Terror our first and last ride on every trip to Disney. Guess you can tell what our favorite ride is.....

 

[KristiMc]

2/11/11 QOTD: We always bring home a dated Christmas ornament. We have also started the tradition of eating at LeCellier. We love the cheddar cheese soup, pretzel bread, mushroom filet and maple creme brulee.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
Do you have a tradition when you go to Disney? Something you collect or do every time you go?

We buy a dated Christmas ornament for the tree and I always get a plush Mickey Mouse doll.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Well, I'm doing two weight loss challenges, this one and one with my navy wife friends. I do weigh in on Friday here and Monday on there. So in that 4 day span last week my weight was 2 different things.

So, depending on which one I go by from last week I either lost 2 pounds or I gained 1 pound, either way I'm out of the 220s!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: We have a couple traditions! When we go to Epcot for EMH we head straight to Soarin' get fastpasses, ride it, have breakfast at Sunshine Seasons, then ride it again!

We used to eat at Cosmic Ray's but only Izzie ate there this trip.

Back from the doctors. He heard some crackling when listening to her chest so he sent us up for an x-ray. He did see something in the lower right lobe. Because she's in such a good mood (even when sick she's in a good mood) he diagnosed it as Walking Pneumonia. If the radiologist sees it as something else he'll call us. She's on amoxycillin now and delsym for the cough. Her temp was down when we were there so the motrin was working. She's having her lunch now. He said we can still go to Coco Key as she's not contagious but she will need to take it somewhat easy and take frequent breaks and drink lots of water.

I'm not even hungry for lunch right now so I'm having a cup of tea. We're still planning on Chinese food for supper so I may just drink water and tea most of the day and then enjoy my Chinese food tonight.

I need to finish packing for the weekend which I'll do later. I still have some shows to watch. I may try a few more miles while watching Private Practice later. Izzie and I will not go to the basketball game tonight so she can stay warm and get to bed early!

Keep those weigh ins coming!

TTFN

 

[Stinasmom]

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
Do you have a tradition when you go to Disney? Something you collect or do every time you go?


I scrapbook our big trips (and only trips) including WDW and DCL. Here are a couple pages.

I have 8 scrapbooks so far (as well as photo albums) from WDW, DCL, US/IOA, Discovery Cove, Sea World, Disneyland, Hawaii, Legoland, and San Diego Zoo. It can be an expensive hobby! Haven't actually done one for 2 years, but got a trip coming up... will have to decide if I'm making the investment! (probably... )

It is, of course, fun to watch the kids get older and change over the years. And along with our home (vacation) videos, they like to go back and remember these trips.

Happy Friday Team!
Marcy

 

[keenercam]

I am so far behind but wanted to pop in to say hello.

Deb - I am so sorry about your job. I wish there were something I could do. I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Should I pray you find something else that you love and that pays well, very soon?

Marcy - Those scrapbook pages are amazing! Wow! I am so impressed.

Tracy - So sorry DD is sick but glad the doctor said you can go away for the weekend.

CC - Thank you for hosting the HH challenge. I love that this week's 3rd HH is journaling since, as I mentioned in my PM to you, that is one habit I have lost and just haven't gotten back into the groove on. I hope you are doing better and that you can get some rest this weekend. I was sorry to hear that your vertigo was out of control this week.

That is all I can remember at the moment. It has been busy, busy, busy with 2 high school seniors who are very active and have so many deadlines for the college application/selection process as well as senior year activities. I have been helping coordinate the DISers on our Mediterranean cruise, too, and am loving getting to know a lot of other DISers that I've never run into before on the WISH board, or our previous DCL cruises. This cruise is like planning 9 different trips -- our 3.5 days in Barcelona, shipboard activities and 7 different ports. It is outrageously fun but very time-consuming, too.

Now, I MUST stay on plan since I have only a little over 4 months left.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Afternoon team mickey!

I just got home from my training session and lunch. I kicked butt today doing 8 exercises in 50 minutes. My legs were sore this morning when I woke up. I did 2 miles on the treadmill last night. My trainer asked during the beginning of the session how my legs were feeling (blood clot in the one leg). I told him "They are sore but its not from the session. They were sore when I woke up. I could barely walk ."

I finished up at the gym and Alan and I went to Chilis for dinner. Lunch was kind of high in calories so I may just graze for dinner. I had the chicken enchilada soup (yum, never had it before), fries, and half a turkey club.

I think I'm going to take tomorrow off from exercising and start the new week on Sunday.

Off to go send in my weigh in

 

[Bungle]

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
Do you have a tradition when you go to Disney? Something you collect or do every time you go?


I scrapbook our big trips (and only trips) including WDW and DCL. Here are a couple pages.

Happy Friday Team!
Marcy

Those are fantastic. I wish I had the patience to scrapbook. What a wonderful momento.

 

[cclovesdis]

So week 7 is 2/11 - 2/17?

I'm confused.. (could be that I'm tired)

Oh, no. I was the tired one.

You are right. Thank you so much!

 

[tggrrstarr]

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
We buy ears every time. Even though we have pairs at home its our way of welcoming ourselves to the park

We always say we are gonna get ears but we never do. Sounds like so much fun.

QOTD: our "tradition" is to ride TOT many times, at as many different times of day as possible. (our record is 8, and our favorite time is at night - )

I've never gone on it more than twice. Gonna have to try that sometime!

I buy a mug every time - at first I tried to get always one with the resort's name on it (WDW, DL or DLP), but now I have started to get Minnie mugs.

I stopped buying mugs when my cupboard started to get too full!

2/11/11 QOTD: We always bring home a dated Christmas ornament. We have also started the tradition of eating at LeCellier. We love the cheddar cheese soup, pretzel bread, mushroom filet and maple creme brulee.

We buy a dated Christmas ornament for the tree and I always get a plush Mickey Mouse doll.

We also do the dated ornament. It's easier to do in October than January though, lol.

Well, I'm doing two weight loss challenges, this one and one with my navy wife friends. I do weigh in on Friday here and Monday on there. So in that 4 day span last week my weight was 2 different things.

So, depending on which one I go by from last week I either lost 2 pounds or I gained 1 pound, either way I'm out of the 220s!

Congrats on being out of the 220s! I am a couple pounds away from a new decade, I feel like it's gonna take forever!

QOTD: We have a couple traditions! When we go to Epcot for EMH we head straight to Soarin' get fastpasses, ride it, have breakfast at Sunshine Seasons, then ride it again!

We used to eat at Cosmic Ray's but only Izzie ate there this trip.

Back from the doctors. He heard some crackling when listening to her chest so he sent us up for an x-ray. He did see something in the lower right lobe. Because she's in such a good mood (even when sick she's in a good mood) he diagnosed it as Walking Pneumonia. If the radiologist sees it as something else he'll call us. She's on amoxycillin now and delsym for the cough. Her temp was down when we were there so the motrin was working. She's having her lunch now. He said we can still go to Coco Key as she's not contagious but she will need to take it somewhat easy and take frequent breaks and drink lots of water.

I'm not even hungry for lunch right now so I'm having a cup of tea. We're still planning on Chinese food for supper so I may just drink water and tea most of the day and then enjoy my Chinese food tonight.

I need to finish packing for the weekend which I'll do later. I still have some shows to watch. I may try a few more miles while watching Private Practice later. Izzie and I will not go to the basketball game tonight so she can stay warm and get to bed early!

Keep those weigh ins coming!

TTFN

Love Soarin! Hope your daughter feels better. Good luck this weekend. My weigh in is on it's way.

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
I scrapbook our big trips (and only trips) including WDW and DCL. Here are a couple pages.

Marcy

Those pages are great! I am super big into scrapbooking too. I just don't find the time too often lately though. I am doing a hybrid scrapbook for my latest trip- some pages are 12x12 layouts while some are photo album style.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Afternoon team mickey!
I finished up at the gym and Alan and I went to Chilis for dinner. Lunch was kind of high in calories so I may just graze for dinner. I had the chicken enchilada soup (yum, never had it before), fries, and half a turkey club.

I think I'm going to take tomorrow off from exercising and start the new week on Sunday.

Off to go send in my weigh in

My DH and I went to dinner at Red Robin last night and it was higher in calories than I expected. It's difficult to make the right choice. The sandwich I wanted was 905 calories. Without the fries. Ick. So I ordered a much smarter choice. It was tough. Now I remember why we haven't been eating out much since I've been on my plan. Great job with the exercise!

My DH had tulips delivered to my work this morning. They arrived before I did, I had the late shift at 2. He dropped me off then circled around to park to go in to see my reaction. Only problem was I was a half hour early and had gone to Starbucks. So my manager went over to get me while my DH hid in the closet. After I saw the flowers my mgr made me get something out of the closet and there was my DH! Scared the crap out of me! But it was a wonderful surprise.

 

[Flossbolna]

I stopped buying mugs when my cupboard started to get too full!

Well, I discovered the other day that I kind of need an accident which breaks one or two mugs before my next trip... preferrably a non-Disney mug though!

Good morning everyone! I am some hours ahead of everyone else since I live in Europe. Have a great start to your weekends!

 

[poochie]

Ok I am back on track with weight loss. But again another holiday is bent on detouring my efforts.

Valentines Day -

Last night my little 5 yr old GD and I made 8 dozen sugar cookies. I make these with butter and conf sugar to make them light and airy. Then I make my homemade creamy frosting tinted bright pink again with butter. Then you add decorated sprinkles. Def not diet material. I plan on bring them to the dance studio this morning for the kids. I do this for the major holidays along with special valentine candy and suckers. Which means I will more than likely snack on a cookie or two throughout the day.

But I must say they look great. I love how the little ones can't wait to come in during holiday week as they look forward to my cookies. They are always so sweet how their eyes light up when they see the tray waiting for them.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

2/11/11 Friday QOTD
Do you have a tradition when you go to Disney? Something you collect or do every time you go?


I scrapbook our big trips (and only trips) including WDW and DCL. Here are a couple pages.

I love your scrapbooks marcy. I use to scrapbook too but I no longer have the time or extra money since having my kids. I am hoping when they get older and we have more money I can start up again. Right now daycare payments are over 1000 dollars a month so imagine what I can do when they no longer need childcare.

I guess I can share now I am officially unemployed. My company laid off all of our residential department today as part of an acusition. The company that is buying us out did not want to do business in Vermont so that leave about 25 of us umemployed. I've expected it for about 3 weeks now, but I must say that some people seemed totally blindsided Obviously this has created a lot of stress for me and I do not have stress eating under control at all. I'm really hoping that now that it's official I will be able to destress and move on. I really think that the anticipation is worse than the reality. Thanks for all your kind words today, it means a lot

oh deb that is so sad. I know you had been anticipating this but I am sure it does not make it any easier. I know you will figure things out and I am sure there will be something out there that is even better that will come along. Hang in there.

I have been helping coordinate the DISers on our Mediterranean cruise, too, and am loving getting to know a lot of other DISers that I've never run into before on the WISH board, or our previous DCL cruises. This cruise is like planning 9 different trips -- our 3.5 days in Barcelona, shipboard activities and 7 different ports. It is outrageously fun but very time-consuming, too.

Now, I MUST stay on plan since I have only a little over 4 months left.

that sounds like alot of fun stuff cam. Boy lots of work to do. It must be very exciting though.

My DH and I went to dinner at Red Robin last night and it was higher in calories than I expected.

My DH had tulips delivered to my work this morning. They arrived before I did, I had the late shift at 2. He dropped me off then circled around to park to go in to see my reaction. Only problem was I was a half hour early and had gone to Starbucks. So my manager went over to get me while my DH hid in the closet. After I saw the flowers my mgr made me get something out of the closet and there was my DH! Scared the crap out of me! But it was a wonderful surprise.

We ate at RR last night too. I choose the natural chicken burger and fries. Came home and looked up the calories. Not exactly what I had estimated. Lets just leave it at that and hoping my 8 mile run this weekend will get rid of any of the weight that might have come on from that meal.

Your dh is so nice and sweet. That must have been a great surprise.

I feel so not connected to our team lately. I have just so much going on with work and then trying to also give quality time to my dh and kids too. Then adding in my half marathon training....I just wish I had more time in the day.

Only 12 more days until I leave for disney, 2 more days until online check in, 8 more days of work, and only 1 more really long run!!!!!

Can anyone guess that I am more than excited and anticipating this trip beyond belief. For those that may have not heard the story before.....
My goal at the start of my weight loss journey was to loose weight and run the disney princess half marathon. I have the trip planned with my mom and aunt. It will be a girls weekend. My kids and dh will stay home. We just didnt have the money for everyone to come and my parents were so so gracious to give me this trip as a gift. They are the best people in this world! So I have been training for this trip/race since may. I cant believe it is almost here and that I am going to actually do this.

Here is a pic of my before and after. I still have about 25lbs to loose but I feel so healthy right now.

The second picture is the outfit I am wearing after my race. The shirt says "and she lived happily ever after"

 

[cclovesdis]

Healthy Habits Week 5 Results[/COLOR]

Conratulations to all of our participants! We had:

11 participants from Team Mickey and
11 participants from Team Donald

making IT A TIE for Week 5's HH winner!

Congratulations to HappyMatt and mom2knk2 for being this week's winners! Please PM me you address and I will mail it to you as soon as possible.

Congratulations to all those who earned 7/7 points for at least one of the three Healthy Habits!

Team Mickey
cclovesdis
DavidandDenise
girlrea
keenercam
kitchensinkguy
KristiMC
KSH
my3princes
poochie

Team Donald
buzz5985
ChrisinNJ
donac
jbm02
Kanga+2Roos
lovetoscrap
mikamah
SettinSail
skmommy
Surferstich16

Congratulations to all those who earned all 21/21 HH points for Week 3!

Team Mickey
DavidandDenise
keenercam
poochie

Team Donald
jbm02