Team Mickey - Biggest Loser "No Excuses" 2012 Challenge

[bellebookworm9]

I don't remember but did you post earlier that you were going to Disney World? If so, take me with you!

Yes, I'm moving there for four months to do the College Program!

 

[BMC423]

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Hope you all are having a good weekend so far... I have a lot to say (sorry!) I'll write my replies first and then my update... Sorry for all the posts, but it will help catch up to team Donald

First, Welcome to all the new members, I noticed we have quite a few!

I have been surprised at how small a true meat portion is supposed to be. However I had a big bowl of greens for a salad and was really happy with the size. I think that is where tracking the food helps because it helps me make better choices.

Me too there is a really good salad chain I like to go for lunch sometimes called Chop't. I credit them for my new found love of salads; they have all these options like most create your own salad places but they chop everything up so small and everything is really fresh so its delicious! Only thing is a salad will set you back about 10 bucks, so I only go once and awhile.

So my Keurig isn't working. I really love the concept of the machine but we have not had good luck with them. Our first one had to be replaced twice in the first few months and ultimately we ended up buying a different model. This one has been great for about a year but now is not working. It is way to expensive to only last a year. We have been able to coax it to work so far, with a whole lot of pain and suffering to us and the machine. I would say to heck with it but I just got a ton of the coffee cups for Christmas! May look at the other brands that use the same cups and see if I can find something better.

Do they come with a warranty? You are right they are too expensive to stop working so soon! I would furious too...I have to have my morning coffee! I have tried several times to quit coffee mainly because my blood pressure is borderline high but I can't. I have managed to cut down my intake, but I'm quiet cranky without my first cup of the day.

Its taking me some time to figure this all out... but I will answer today's Question of the Day!

Today I've stayed under calories for Breakfast and Lunch! And I'm going to walk the dog next!


That being said... I've done pretty horrible the other 3 days of this challenge I've attempted to drink the water and count calories, but I've not done very well. Got the exercise in one day. Have journaled nothing. Ugh. Yesterday I was doing fairly well, with calories, then DH came home with some unsettling news... and I ate a peanut butter cup, a whole bunch of red hots and the rest of the green beans in the pot!

But today is a new day and I CAN do this!

I am so proud of all of you that are drinking water, exercising, journaling!!!! Good for you!!! Keep up the good work Team Mickey!!!

How are you keeping track of your calories? I ask because it was very hard for me to keep track when I was writing everything down with pen and paper. So much easier to keep track on websites or phone apps. The great thing about keep track of your calories that way is that sometime you are pleasantly surprised.

Sorry about posting again so soon. I was just watching the Biggest Loser and happened to glance on the wall in my living room. I have two photos of when I performed for the Mouse, and watching the stories of the former athletes, it really hit home that I am like them. I look at those pictures and I think about the girl that used to dance in the parades and shows in 100+ degree heat in those costumes, and I don't know where she went. I can't even get through one song on Just Dance on the freaking Wii. I was looking at old photos on Facebook. I remember thinking how I felt fat at the time (I was at the top end of healthy weight) and now I look and wish I could be that skinny again. I still have those clothes and am nowhere near fitting in.

My husband and I want to move to Florida. In the summers we work at a local theme park, he is a supervisor and I am a lead. I have convinced him that he would enjoy working for the Mouse. And I realized, I couldn't do it now. I couldn't do the job I love because I let my weight get in the way. I'm going to print out more copies of those pictures. I'm going to put them on my mirror, on my pantry, on my fridge, in my classroom. Anywhere I might be tempted to fall back into old habits. I want to perform again so bad, and it will not happen until I lose the weight. The first pic is a different one that shows my face that i will use, the second one is one that is on my wall:

I'm with you... I played volleyball in HS and was a Flag Twirler for our Citywide marching band. I like you remember thinking I could have been thinner back then, and well now I wish I could look like that. I know it seems so hard to go back... but that person is still inside. I realized that this week when I started goes to them gym, I was so sore but it felt so good! It was how I felt during practice and I was like yeah I remember this! So yes use those pictures as motivation!
BTW, someone posted about how cool it was for you to be Mickey... I agree, like the pp I know that there are people in those costumes but sometimes I forget... So the first time I saw that picture I was like where is she? Then I realized you were Mickey... amazing!

nice work on all the exercising! it was nice of your gym buddy to check in on you. for me i need a mean buddy! don't ask me if i want to stop, tell me to get my jiggly butt a-movin'!!

oh i forgot to write back when i asked you were in nyc you were. i grew up in the bronx then moved away for a while and now i'm back. before buying our house here we lived in queens for a little (middle village) and then brooklyn (carroll gardens). i always like carroll gardens - we rented an apartment on the top floor of a brownstone. in bklyn we probably wouldn't have needed a car if my office was in midtown but at the time i was driving to parsippany, nj (horrible). here in the bronx we need a car - we're in a two fare zone aka out in the boonies

and my accent isn't too bad - i spent middle school and high school in CT aka land of no accent and my mother kind of beat it out of me so i'd fit in. it only now comes out when i'm really angry....or drunk. ok, i have a little bit of one

Yeah my gym buddy is pretty good, she was actually very overweight in HS, during college she managed to lose some of her weight and then she started working out with a PT and she has learned so much from him, and is willing to share with me so I am very grateful for her. From what I hear Carroll Gardens is a really good neighborhood, very trendy now. I live in Bensonhurst and yeah its not as far out as you but for someone who grew up in Manhattan this is pretty far out! I know what you mean about CT being the land of no accents ha ha we go for a couple of days during the summer and its so funny cause that is when I really noticed my accent.

BTW I also started reading your TR and OMG your son looks adorable in those pictures. SO far my favorite is the one of him chewing Mickey's ear so cute! Also I really like his Mickey Ears beanie! Also my dh's name is also John!

 

[Debbie]

Lordy! Lordy! They are almost 100 ahead of us!

 

[BMC423]

DH and I had a long talk about our progress over the last year, our health goals and plans for this year. He agreed with me that trying to get myself on a schedule would be beneficial. Then I was reminded this morning of why that never happens when DD11 called me from the nurse's office at school!

I abandoned my cup of hot coffee and ran out of the house to go to the school, had to stop at the drug store on the way. Decided to bring her home for a bit-- she has very bad monthly issues and was not doing well today. Came home, got her settled, realized that in the 20 freaking minutes I was gone the cat had grabbed the bag of steak that was thawing on the counter, chewed the bag and barfed several times on the living room floor. Fortunately she abandoned the steak away from the mess so I salvaged it for dinner (she only wants the bag, not the meat). Made the marinade and put it all in the fridge. After about an hour, copious amounts of heating pads (LOVE Thermacare wraps!), a full dose of Ibuprofen and a few pieces of chocolate DD had perked back up so I ran her back up to school. She really only missed an hour of math class. They have lunch then another 30 mins of class and she was back at the end of lunch. Hopefully her teacher will help her with what she missed. He is a pretty nice guy so I am sure he will.

So at 12:30 I was finally home to my cold coffee and time to figure out breakfast! I had some almonds in the car so figured I could skip to lunch. I made Turkey Meatballs and a Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado salad I love Avocado but am just okay with cucumbers and tomatoes and really wasn't sure if I would like them "plain" in this salad, and wasn't sure if I would like the balsamic. They are all things that I prefer added to other things and sort of blended with other flavors. Let me tell you, it was YUMMY! I had planned to make the Tzatziki sauce for the meatballs but it had to have 2 hours to sit and I wasn't waiting. The Meatballs were a little bland but I cut them up and mixed them with the salad and it was great all together. It really was all pretty quick and easy to make and would probably travel well if you are looking for things to take to work. Still have a bunch more of the meatball mixture I have to cook-- going to freeze them for another day.

I bought a pedometer and today is the first day to wear it. So far I am doing pretty good with all of the unexpected detours I had to make! I am at 4116 steps/ almost 2 miles. I wish that I had worn one when I was at my worst and could barely move off of the couch. Would be interesting to see exactly what the change is now.

Everyone have a happy and healthy day!

I was exhausted after reading this post! I can only imagine how you felt. Glad you were able to get your dd back to school and she didn't miss too much.

(we are about 40 posts behind the Donald's and I am bored today so please excuse the excessive posting--it keeps me from eating!)

I finally tried putting sf jello powder in plain Greek yogurt. I added some Sugar Free Strawberry Jello powder to Fage 0%. At first I added just a tiny bit as the instructions I had read about suggested, mixed and tasted and But I added a little more and a little more and it turned out not so bad-- a beautiful pink color! So maybe the part about "just a tiny big" needs to be revised!

I am trying to get over the texture. I looks like sour cream so it just seems weird. But I think it will be a good snack. It won't ever be something that I am craving or have just because I feel like it, but to help meet my weight loss goals I think I can handle it. I have some raspberry jello I will try next week.

Wonder how it work if I mixed it and then froze it?

I haven't tired freezing it but I love greek yogurt. I like it with honey and granola. Also it is pretty good with cinnamon and honey.

Hello, my name is Michelle and I have been off and on the WISH boards and the Biggest Losers Challenges for awhile now. I hope this time I will keep at it and really work towards my goal.
A little about me: I am a stay at home mom of 4 daughters ages 10, 8, 2, and 9 months. My husband works out of town for months at a time, so often its kinda like being a single Mom and all the children and home responsibilities fall to me. Luckily when Dh is home he is a HUGE help and gives us all every bit of his attention. He will be leaving for a few months next week and we will be very sad to see him go.

Some of you may have seen my posts from awhile ago on the Family board, but on October 31st, my Mom very unexpectedly passed away. It was very shocking as she was the healthiest person I knew and she worked so hard on improving herself all the time. 3 weeks after Mom passed my Gram passed, and she was like a Mom to me. I have had a hard time with it all and DH has been able to be here since then to help me with coping, but its been a struggle. Now I find myself having anxiety about leaving the house and since he is leaving I will have no choice, but its scaring me a bit. My mom passed from her heart not beating correctly and no oxygen getting to her brain, not from an accident, so I am not sure where my fear of leaving the house is coming from, but this is one of my goals to try and work on.

I know since losing Mom I have probably gained 25 pounds. I am really going to work hard and show my girls when you have a goal you can reach it with hard work. 2011 was a heck of a year, and with the exception of the birth of my beautiful baby Loralei , pretty much crap. I am determined to make 2012 better!

Welcome, and Sorry for your loss I agree with LTS (I think is was her) you should mention your fear to your Dr. A little help can go a long way and sometimes its just the thing we need. Here's to 2012 being a better year!

QOTD: How are YOU doing with the challenge so far? What's the hardest part? What will keep YOU working hard in this challenge beyond the end of January??

i'll answer first - i'm having a hard time. i've been doing FABULOUSLY with making good decisions, keeping my calorie intake low, journaling, drinking water, and moving more. and this morning i get on the scale and see that i'm UP HALF A POUND! normally i'd throw in the towel and just eat. not seeing the scale go down is the hardest part for me. and usually the first week on a "diet" is when we see the biggest losses on the BL show too..so where's mine? i may be retaining water and it may be because i'm breastfeeding and i have a LOT of milk. who knows.

but what will keep me going? the fact that i MUST succeed. moving more and eating less will EVENTUALLY result in a weight loss and i just need to remind myself of that when i want to reach for an extra piece of pizza. i've lost weight before. i WILL do it again.

setting a weight loss goal that i HAVE to get to will keep me going past january and beyond. signing up for a half marathon will keep me exercising. and having you guys will keep me motivated!

GO TEAM MICKEY!!
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Well I was doing pretty good until yesterday! We have a family tradition... pizza Fridays so since I knew this I was planning to keep my calories low during the day BUT work was stressful yesterday, and I did not bring my lunch. So I ate a chicken sandwich and fries from a food truck. (Food Trucks are a big deal in NYC and this one only comes by once a week). When I got home I was so tired and just ate 2 slices of pizza instead on the 1 had planned on.

Nancy remember those people on the BL are on a ranch were they are just working out and learning how to change their eating habits. They have two amazing trainers and well we have to live our daily lives. Seeing a gain is never a happy thing when you are trying to lose but don't get discouraged... you are doing what you are supposed to it will come. Also you have a baby in the house and aren't sleeping regularly. You are right you have lost it before and will again!

Not great so far. I only exercised once, I haven't been tracking, haven't really been watching what I eat. The hardest part of it right now is that I'm at home and broke. Which means I'm reliant on Mom for groceries and stuff and she doesn't buy too much healthy stuff.

However, in four days I'm going to Florida. I will once again be in charge of my own eating and groceries and I know that will make things easier. And please, I'll be in Disney World-there will be absolutely NO REASON not to get outside and walk: around the apartment complex, at the parks, etc.

Glad you are feeling a bit better, excited for you can't wait to hear all about your experience!

QOTD: How are YOU doing with the challenge so far? What's the hardest part? What will keep YOU working hard in this challenge beyond the end of January??

This is going to sound funny, but remembering that I'm doing this has been hard! Old habits die hard! Went to lunch with a friend yesterday, ordered smartly, then ate 2 pieces of bread from the bread basket without even considering it! And drinking the water. Haven't gotten into the habit yet.

I'm down 2.5 pounds at weigh in this morning and looking forward to next weeks weigh in! Hoping for at least the same!

We have a had a super stressful 2 days here. DH came home from work with some unsettling news on Wednesday, and yesterday my DS16 was in an accident, he hit a pedestrian that ran out in front of him. He was charged with nothing, totally not his fault, and the girl he hit is going to be fine, but it has been stressful. Trying to walk through the stress instead of eating through it.

Proud of everyone doing so well and staying on track!!!

Oh wow, hope all is well with your DH and DS. It must have been a pretty nerve wrecking day for all of you!

popping in quickly again.
Trying to get motivated, and I just can't.

But on the up side. DS11 has decided to switch schools so my life is being simplified a little and the household stress level will go way down. I hope we can use this to ramp up the next phase of our lives.

OH and DH applied for a local job!!!! He hasn't had a local job since DS15 was born!!!!

Hope your DH gets that job!

 

[BMC423]

Ahhhhhh! TGIF, everyone!

Just wanted to thank so many of you for the encouragement this week! The new job went well this week (as well is it can for your first week). Believe it or not, I also managed to lose 7 pounds! A LOT of water loss, obviously, but glad I could keep things on track this week.

Hope everyone had a good week as well. My food choices weren't the best today, but I still managed to not overeat. I'm really trying to make better food choices, but even when I don't, manage to control the portions. One thing I have noticed (and I know so many of you will relate) is that I'm filling up on much, much less. I'm also eating more slowly at meals, which always helps.

Let's all strive to not blow it this weekend! When you're feeling weak, LOG ON! Thanks once again for the well wishes. Please continue to keep me in your prayers for both the job and the weight loss journey. Onward and upward (or in our case, downward), right?



P.S. to my Buckeye Fans...OH-IO!

YAY! Glad the new job went well. Eating slowly at meals is a great idea, I'm a fast eater and yes it is true you enjoy your food more when you take your time.

I wanted to check in again tonight. My earlier post was done on my phone while on the elliptical at work. My keying was terrible but at least it's readable, mostly! LOL

QOTD: How are YOU doing with the challenge so far? What's the hardest part? What will keep YOU working hard in this challenge beyond the end of January??

I'm doing a little better with the challenge than I thought. As I posted earlier, the evenings are my weakest time. I'm going to try dumbo buddy's method to ward off the evening overeating, sugar free hot chocolate sipped slowly or by using a spoon. Thanks Nancy!
As for continuing to do well beyond January, I'm gonna need the Team's help!

lovetoscrap, I love Roz's voice in Monsters Inc.! I use to practice imitating her voice and saying, "Don't come back without all-l-l-l your paperwork!" I bought a Disney pin of Roz when at Disney World a few years ago. I pinned her to my cubicle wall at work!

So funny!

Tomorrow I need to go by some of those vacuum seal space saver bags. Someone in the college program facebook group said she managed to fit all her clothes, bedding, and pillows in one duffle by using them! I need to take at least one pillow-I hate buying new things when I have perfectly good ones already! My bedding and towels have already been shipped down along with other miscellaneous items and are waiting for me at Old Key West. Only 3 more days and some odd hours!

I love those things, I can store 3 containers worth of winter clothes into 1 thanks to these things!

so...QOTD: what are you doing this weekend? and how will you incorporate healthy choices into that activity?

for me i'll be faced with temptation all day today! we're heading out to the bronx zoo this morning - it's supposed to be 57 degrees today! we usually do some exhibits and then sit and eat at the food court which has AMAZING chicken tenders and fries. instead, i'll either bring a lunch or pick one of their salads (they actually look good!). this afternoon we're going to Disney on Ice woohoo at the arena in Bridgeport, CT. we scored free tickets in a box from a friend woohoo:) and we all know the temptations that come from arena food. i think i will sneak some healthy food in and allow myself a small bit of the good stuff as long as i journal it all. i'm heading out now for a walk around the college that's down the road from me.

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i will be back later with replies. meant to do it last night but my friend came down for a visit and then my aunt and uncle stopped by and i didn't get any computer time. darn friends and family

have a great and healthy day everyone!
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Earlier today I straightened out the house with the help of my DH and DS. Since then my DS took a nap, and I have been on here trying to catch up!
When I'm done here we will get ready for church, we go to mass on Sat. nights since my hubby works on Sundays.
On my to do list for this weekend I have:
* Start my PTR for our next trip
* Spruce up my resume
* Start job hunting.

As I said before I work at a bank and while I am very grateful to have a job. I think working at the bank has become something I dread and I really want out. I really need to find a job in my field or something education related.

PACKING, PACKING, PACKING! Which makes me feel like this:

We're also celebrating my brother's birthday tonight, and while I'm not sure what the actual meal will consist of, I know he's requested strawberry cheesecake. I will have a slice, and journal it.

Yay for packing!

 

[floydfamily4]

GOOD MORNING LOSERS!!!!!!

wake up! it's friday! it's a brand new day to lose!

i'm nancy and i'll be your coach this week. i'm a mom to two little boys and have almost 30 pounds to lose and it's NOT going well. so my coaching week couldn't come at a better time!

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QOTD: How are YOU doing with the challenge so far? What's the hardest part? What will keep YOU working hard in this challenge beyond the end of January??

I am trying to watch my late night snacking, increase my water and exercise at least 30 minutes a day. I made it until Friday and then I didn't exercise and now I am at work so we'll see if I can get it in when I get home.
I have been using my fitnesspal but my home computer is slow so I haven't been as diligent as I should be with that. Any encouragement is welcome

 

[goofyredraider]

I'm doing GREAT! I know I should not have, but I weighed myself this morning. I tried to remember some things that worked the last time I was on this journey...so here are 10 things that I've done this week to kick start things (next week I'll start back at the gym):

1. I've been drinking a ton of water. I start the day with my Tervis tumbler full (24oz) and drink that before breakfast. Then I switch to my unsweet tea for after (usually 2 glasses of it between after breakfast and lunch/school pick up time), drink another 24 oz at dinner time, and at least another 24 oz before /at bedtime (it also sits on my nightstand because I tend to get thirsty at night).
2. Eating a good, healthy breakfast. Something I have been neglecting ...and when I lost those 85lbs in 2009, one of the things I would swear by!
3. I cut my daily Starbucks run out completely. It didn't matter if it was nonfat. It was making me FAT! Also, I think the acne problems I was having was due to it! My skin has cleared up this week entirely!
4. Adding good healthy snacks at certain times, and portioning it out (Beef Jerky, Planters Digestive Health nut mix, yogurt and granola, fruit, and Skinny Cow "treats".
5. When I've had hunger pangs....I've gone back to chewing my sugar-free Ice Cubes gum. Yum!
6. I took a long NAP on Monday to catch up on all the lack of sleep I have been getting. I also have been forcing myself to try to go to bed at a decent time.
7. I've really been conscious of what I'm putting my mouth and how much of it I do!
8. January NO BUY. I've been staying home except for my grocery run one day and Sam's run another day. On those days, I forced myself to come home and make lunch, rather than pick something up on the way home. I also don't want to spend $$ eating out!
9. Parking lots. On my errands/shopping trips this week, I've parked as far away from the store/business entrance as possible and walked.
10. no late night snacking. After 8, I just have water or gum if I start to feel "hungry".

 

[Buckeye Fan]

7lbs!!! Wow, that is awesome!!!! You're my hero.
Will continue to keep you in my thoughts for your job & weight loss goals.
Have a good weekend.

Jo

Ha! Believe me, you can thank water weight from last week for such a big payoff this week. The way I have it figured is that 5 lbs was water weight, and I probably lost around 2. That's okay, though, at least I'm going down!

Again, to so many of you, thanks for the kind words and prayers on my job.

On a completely different note, have any of you done Weight Watchers in the past? Well, if you're not familiar with it, in a nutshell, you have an allotted amount of points each day. Foods you eat are assigned a number of points based on the number of carbs, proteins, fiber and fat they have. So in a day, I get 27 points. I went to Skyline Chili and got a deluxe black bean burrito. It has no meat (black beans only), and I really the only thing "bad" about it was the shell and the cheese they put on top. So I'm thinking I'm doing "okay." I really thought I'd walk out (skipping the crackers) for about 11 or 12 points. So I get home, go to Skyline's website, pull the nutritional info and plug it in to get the point value. Guess how many points my one burrito at lunch cost me? EIGHTEEN POINTS! Moral to the story? PRE-PLAN! So tonight, I have 9 points for dinner and snacks, which is very doable, but . Oh well, it could be worse, right?

So hope everyone is having a great Saturday. In C-bus, it's beautiful. Very mild, and if I can talk myself into it, I may go take a walk. Stay strong, team. From what I understand, that Donald team is kicking our butts? Let's bounce back and show 'em how it's done next week! And, no. I'm not the least bit competitive.

 

[Buckeye Fan]

QOTD: what are you doing this weekend? and how will you incorporate healthy choices into that activity?

One thing I've learned over the years is focus is key. If you try to do too many things, you end up making sacrifices, and then you either don't do things well or your don't do them at all.

So for me, it's staying focused. I started my list like everyone.
-Eat healthy
-Reduce calories
-Exercise
-Add more veggies
-Add more fruits
-Take a multi-vitamin
-Get more sleep
-...and I could go on and on.

When I thought about it, it's not possible. I can't make all of those changes and do it well and without feeling totally overwhelmed. So my pure focus right now (because I want to lose weight)? Reduce calories. Period.

So, this weekend, we have 3 hockey games. DS (16) plays for his high school. We will be eating out a bunch (unfortunately, that's the norm for us). I am making it a point to journal EVERYTHING that goes into my mouth, and I'm making the commitment that when I reach my allotted amount of WW points (or total number of calories in some of your cases), I'm done. Period.

Now with that all said, I'm looking at all the other things on my list as "do better" items. If I feel like I and can incorporate those things in, great. But, I'm not going to hold myself accountable for them. When something becomes a habit, and I feel I have the "behavior" down, I'll move on to another item on my list. A different approach this time, but that's my game plan anyway!

Here's an interesting article on forming a habit. Enjoy!
http://www.spring.org.uk/2009/09/how-long-to-form-a-habit.php

 

[lovetoscrap]

Taking a break.

So far we have put all the Christmas Decorations back in the attic, except for the new tree we bought. We need to get it out of the box and put it together before we store it until next year to be sure it has all the parts and I like it. The floor really needs to be vacuumed to get up all the tree debris but I don't want to do it until we finish playing with the new tree.

Then I emptied out all my kitchen drawers, went through most of the stuff, had DH go through it and started to organize it. At which point I realized I didn't buy nearly enough drawer organizers! So now everything from my kitchen drawers is spread out in 2 rooms until I can get some more bins.

So I abandoned that project.

Got 2 loads of towels washed and dried and put them in the living room to be folded. The kids got them folded but they still need to be put away.

DD11 wanted me to watch Wizards of Waverly Place final with her so while doing that I cleared everything off of my desk and relocated it to the living room and another set of small tables so I can go through it and only put back the things that have to be on my desk. Desk cleared I just cleaned it with 409.

So to recap, drawers are empty, stuff is exploded all over my kitchen and dining room. Scrapbooking desk is beautifully cleaned off but all the stuff is stacked everywhere in the living room that isn't covered with towels and other parts of the room. Floor is covered in crud. But I DO know who the family wizard is!

I have long suspected that I may be slightly ADD. . .

 

[ougrad86]

I'm going with #1) Yes, Definitely for myself.

I've started using MyFitnessPal again (KippWade for anyone that's interested), I hadn't been using it since October. I find that when I'm not keeping track, I either maintain or gain. It's just way too easy for me to just keep cramming junk in my mouth when I'm not keeping diligent track of it.

This past holiday season, unfortunately, it was all GAIN. At Thanksgiving time I had gotten down to 242. I gained 3 at Thanksgiving but lost it right away. The weeks following though, it just kept creeping up and up with all of the snacks and sweets everyone was bringing in at work.

My next challenge will be this week, with heading back to Disney World! Our trip last September I did fairly well. Anyone have nutritional information on an Ice Cream Mickey or a Dole Whip float??

Thread hopping again, trying to keep up with both. This caught my eye and you might have already left, but I was curious and googled (well, yahooed) it and came up with the following:

Mickey Mouse Bar (choc covered ice cream bar 2.5 oz)
cal 131, fat 9.6, carbs 11.03, pro 1.27
Rather sure it has no fiber, comes to 4 points for my WW - not too bad!

Dole Whip, 1/2 cup
80 cal, 0 fat, 18 carbs, 0 pro
I was not aware it was not a Disney original, or that it was ff soft serve, so not much too it, but still came up as 2 points - not a big pineapple fan, so have never tried it

Will have to enter the MMB in my WW for my next trip - although honestly, tracking while at the amusement parks will probably not happen. And I always end up maintaining or losing anyway since it is non-stop for us!

Carol

 

[dmslush]

Lazy lazy day.. I've done NOTHING but sleep all day long!!!

 

[Princess Nancy]

Yay my first week and I have lost 3lbs

Way to go!

Of course, I'm always behind!

QOTD: How are YOU doing with the challenge so far? What's the hardest part? What will keep YOU working hard in this challenge beyond the end of January?

I'm doing pretty good. I'm down about 2 pounds this week, so that is a good start. The hardest part is staying away from chocolate. I think I'm a chocolate addict LOL.. there needs to be a 12 step program. I'm not exercising yet either. I've got to regain some of my energy before I can start on that... so I want to say one of my greatest challenges (besides chocolate) has been my low energy levels. But, I'm working with my dr and they are helping me figure out what is going on with me. And what will keep me working beyond the end of january... I turn 40 this year, and I have spend my 20's and 30's fat, feeling bad, and out of shape.. so I just don't want to do that anymore. I want to get control of this and regain control of my life.

QOTD: what are you doing this weekend? and how will you incorporate healthy choices into that activity?

Today I'm just being dang lazy LOL.. I've put my esty shop on vacation for the week while I get some orders our and some new items made to list. I'm working on my 2012 jewelry line "Naturals". It is all going to be nature inspired, ceramics, crystals, stones, base metals, etc..

Tomorrow, we are going to visit out college age daughter. I know we are going to ruby tuesday, so to incorportate healthy choices into that, I've researched the menu and reviewed the calories. I've already picked what I want to eat, and will stick to my plan.

Oh! I did hear back from my dr about the lupus test. It was negative. So, that is a relief.

 

[Princess Nancy]

I am a mess!!!

Yesterday I weighed in, I lost just one pound, so what did I do?

I ate, and Ate, and ate!!!!!!!!!! GRRRRRRR

So today is better. DH and I went and worked out. I am getting ready to make chicken for dinner and hopefully get back on track, cause now I need to lose that pound and more!!!

Took down all the Christmas decor, just need to pack it all up now. Watching the Bengals lose right now. MAybe they can pull it together for a first win in Playoffs in 20 years!!!

Here's to a new Healthy week!


If anyone wants to be friends on Fitness pal my name is Nrade

 

[lisah0711]

QOTD: what are you doing this weekend? and how will you incorporate healthy choices into that activity?

I will journal every bite of food that goes into my mouth and I will make sure I get at least 30 minutes of activity every day to keep up with the 100 day challenge that I am doing. I'm also going to rest up because I really feel like I can use that now.

Have fun at Disney on Ice!

I remember reading that we are to tally points for doing our challenges and mini challenges. I can't find it back! Can someone tell me how it works and who I PM to send in my data?!

PM your weigh in to dvccruiser76 and be sure to put Team Mickey on the subject line. For HH (Healthy Habits) its goes to cclovesdis. There should be a link in the first few posts of this thread to help you see what it is. I'll look for it and post later.

Hey everyone, I am new to this thread, just joined and was chosen to be on team Mickey! I am excited, and nervous as heck, because I feel like I have to be even more accountable for my choices more than ever!

and I love your shirt in your after picture.

I am so excited to be a part of team Mickey!

You might check out myfitnesspal to help you with your eating.

Hi LTS! I'm making your chili for dinner tomorrow -- thanks for the recipe!

Lisah0711 I just read your post again and I've got to hand it to you!! 15 miles!! Woo hoo! That's something to celebrate!

And I like the Runners World thing you mentioned about a 52 second half marathon time decrease with every 2 pounds we lose. That's GREAT!

Thanks! I really can't believe that I did it actually. I'm so glad that my next long run is the Tinker Bell!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Hope you all are having a good weekend so far... I have a lot to say (sorry!) I'll write my replies first and then my update... Sorry for all the posts, but it will help catch up to team Donald

Hi Bicki! Thanks for helping us catch up the the Donalds. I'll be back to do my part but it might not be until tomorrow.

 

[cclovesdis]

LTS: I too know who the family wizard is.

Today ended up being a pretty miserable day. I am beginning to think I should assume that the day will be miserable. That might make me think that a day is good.

I had an okay breakfast, followed by an okay lunch, and have yet to eat dinner. I'm in such a bad mood that I don't think I'll be eating dinner. I'm sure you've already figured out that I had a lovely tiff with my mother. I should rephrase that really. They are more like she talks and I ignore her and then internalize everything.

 

[cclovesdis]

So, moving on to something more interesting...

Does anyone have any great meals they are willing to share? Kristina had some that really appealed to me that I'm going to snag! I can think of a side dish that I want to try, or a main that I want to try, but never a complete meal. I am working on having more appealing meals. I only have so many tricks up my sleeve for chicken dinners.

I'm am beginning to get frustrated with my GF options. I dread going out to meals because there are so few choices. So far, the only GF winner we have found is cornbread. My father's birthday is this week and I have a recipe, but I'm so nervous that it's going to taste horrible. Maybe I will attempt a half recipe on Monday. I'm sure I could get one of the neighbors who eats a lot of her meals GF to try it and tell me what she thinks. She has been very supportive of me being GF so I think she'd be ammenable to trying the cake. I'll try it too of course, but I'm pretty willing to call anything I cook good.

My mom decided that we are having salad with dinner tomorrow night. The problem is that we haven't bought anything for the main course yet. She hinted at having chicken.

 

[Debbie]

Lazy lazy day.. I've done NOTHING but sleep all day long!!!

Me, too!

 

[cclovesdis]

Ok. I think the rest of my night is going to be spent figuring out some meals that might be more appealing. Last night was meatloaf and while we haven't had it in a while, it just isn't that exciting.

Maybe I'll also eat dinner.

 

[cclovesdis]

I will continue my attempt to help us catch up to Donald tomorrow.

Good night!

(I'm not that competitive. Am I? )