Team Mickey - Biggest Loser "No Excuses" 2012 Challenge

[tigger813]

QOTD: I would choose the BL Ranch if I could then go away a few weeks later on a vacation! I really need a vacation. It's been a crazy year and I just can't wait until our cruise! I will probably cry as we've been working so hard to save for this!

Making some steak tips on my new stove top griddle. It's cooking fast. I was trying to make Chipotle's cilantro lime rice. Not sure it turned out like it should have. I'll have to try again another day! Ash will probably still like it.

Not sure what we will do tonight. Probably watch tv and play some games. Hoping to get in another 20 minutes on the elliptical. My calves are improving. Still ache but at least I can walk.

TTFN

 

[goldcupmom]

176.6...........was my weight at weigh in. Last week, I weighed 179.



Happy Dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Btw. I will post my recipe after Herpetology lol

Congrats! I'm weighing in tomorrow and REALLY, REALLY hope I get my 1 lb a week goal. I'm doubting, now.

Really sleepy right now. I am pretty sure ds1 has given me his cold. ds2 has it, too. They are both in bed instead of school! I have to sub for a couple of hours in a bit. Not excited about that, but at least it is a short assignment.

Got my walk in this morning, and went to my class at the y. Now I can be lazy the rest of the day! had a short run yesterday, plus the walk. Eating was ok. I gave up journalling for valentine's day! It was ugly. but am back on the wagon today.

Qotd: since I've never watched BL I won't be going to the ranch! Dream vacation here I come!

Have a super day, Mickeys!

Glad you are back in control! Take it easy if you are geting their cold. Not fun!

Having a day. Not in a great mood, feet and hip are uncomfortable. Weather is icky so not going for a walk anyway. Figured out I forgot to get a stamp and mail my credit card bill so it is now 4 days overdue. DH is going to be with me.

I have no motivation to do anything today. I ate a bunch of chocolates for breakfast. I made a healthy chicken salad for lunch and will probably just try to eat as light as I can the rest of the day. May make some broccoli soup. Trying to drink a lot of water. Kind of just want to get back in bed and start over tomorrow.

I am a little annoyed with DD16's activity scheduling. I want her involved in afterschool things and encouraged her to work on the crew for drama with some of her friends. She needs to do more with friends and get out-- she is kind of a homebody. She is and is enjoying it but their schedule is messed up. They get out of school around 2:10 but rehearsal doesn't start until 3:30--they have to be there at 3:15. So she gets home around 2:30 and I have to drive her back up to school 30 mins later. They are technically not allowed to stay after school and hang out, although I guess some of them do. The stinky part is that this means I can't substitute at all on the days she has rehearsal because the elementary schools don't get out until 3:30 or 4:00. And the worst part? She won't always know when she has to be there! They post daily who from the crew is supposed to be there and she has to just check in every day and see if her name is on the list. There isn't anyone she can get a ride with. I would just text her and let her know that I have to work so she should just stay up at the school (which she isn't supposed to do) and not ride the bus home but our cell phones aren't always reliable so I can't be sure she will get the message. She would have to turn on her phone as soon as the bell rings and get the text I sent her early in the day, but it sometimes takes a while for texts to arrive when you turn the phone on. There isn't any other way to get a message to her.

I'm frustrated that I haven't been able to sub. I swear they only call on the days I have other appointments or plans. The days I am free with nothing to do the phone is silent or I get called for jobs I don't won't do.

I think I will go and take out my crankiness on the laundry and my dirty living room and desk. The good news is that when I am in this kind of mood I tend to throw a whole lot of junk away!

That is so frustrating about the scheduling. Not good for anyone I would imagine. Today just seems like a good day for laying about. I have felt the same way. Chocolates for breakfast? Sounds yummy in a rather sinful sort of way!(I think I've done it MANY times!!)

I am cclovesdis on myfitnesspal. Hope you have a great day too!

Thanks Julie! I appreciate the support. (As she is currently ranting about how many flip flops I own. )

WTG on running those 5Ks!

This is tough. If my dream vacation was active, I'd go with that. I could definitely use some de-stressing. I walk a lot at WDW, but I think I'd schedule a few tours so that I really get in some walking. I'd also spend some time at the GF spa so that I relax. For some reason I am picturing Zumba with the characters as on my agenda too.

However, 2 weeks on the BL Ranch would certainly be eye-opening and if I lost even 3 pounds in a week, I'd probably gain a lot of motivation.

Flip Flop anxiety? I would say your mom needs a life/or a clue/or at least something/someone else to focus on. (sorry if that sounds mean!)

Zumba with the characters sounds absolutely, phenomenally, fun!!!

Disney is hiring again. I got an email yesterday. I'm just trying to decide if I want to apply right now. Most of the positions were part time. I don't necessarily need a full time job, just something to help supplement my fixed income. Alan has supported me in whatever decision I make.

I'm terrified to make this decision. They were hiring before the holidays but I didn't apply. I've not worked in almost 8 years and I didn't want my first job back to be around the holidays. I've found in previous experience that managers are very stressed during that time of year and are short fused. I don't want to be trying to learn a job when managers are on edge due to the high stress time of year.

I'm going to sit and think about it for a few days and then decide one way or another. I will admit part of the reason for moving down here was so that one day I could work for Disney. I just don't feel like I'm ready yet.

Alan got into a little p*ssing match with FTD today. I had ordered flowers on the 13th for my mom. I was told they would be at my house on the 14th. Long story short I was emailed and told due to high volume they wouldn't be here til the 16th. Well today rolled around and they were suppose to be here by noon. I checked the UPS tracking and they were still in Daytona Beach at noon! Alan spoke with them and they basically said "oh well it was miscommunication on our part" and something about our address in the system. He asked if they could send us another batch of flowers due to the screw up and the guy said, 'Well yeah but we'd charge you again." Alan politely told him to go jump off a bridge . They canceled the order and I'll be getting my money refunded to me.

I went on 1-800-flowers and ordered some yellow roses and hoping they will be here today by 7pm. I asked for same day delivery. I should of just stuck with my gut and continued to just use 1-800-flowers. I will NEVER use FTD again.

We also have to figure something else out for dinner. I took chicken out last night and put it in the fridge for dinner tonight. Well, I forgot to take it out and let it thaw at room temperature and its still frozen. Today has just not been my day, UGHHHH!!!

Hang in there! Glad you are getting a refund and were able to get other flowers.

Pondering the job situation a few days is a good plan. Better to be sure you want to try. Hope your day gets better!

 

[cclovesdis]

Healthy Habits Week 7: Tomorrowland® Transit Authority PeopleMover

Last week, we focused on the “basics.” This week, we are going to continue with that theme while we focus on the changes we want to see in ourselves as we embrace our future. What better way to do that than in the spirit of the classic PeopleMover.

This week’s 4 Habits are:

1. It is not unheard of to fall off the wagon. I have had many a bad week. Many of my WISH BL friends would say that the next moment is the time to turn it around and then suggest that you start off by drinking a tall glass of water. This week, make your future even better as your “habit” is to drink a total of 64 oz. of water during the day. You can count up to 8 oz. of tea or coffee toward your total for the day.

2. I’ve never met Mr. Tom Morrow, but I’m guessing he’s a pretty healthy man for his age. I have a hunch that he was big into journaling what he ate. Research (and you can’t argue with research) says that journaling is essential for weight loss. I’m going on another hunch that it is also essential for maintenance. In your future you will be maintaining, so this week, write down everything you eat as well as the portion size. (Example: ½ cup of plain uncooked oatmeal, cooked in ½ cup of nonfat milk, with 1 tablespoon of walnuts and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar)

3. One goal I have for my future is to have as few (or no) medical conditions as possible. My biggest concern is heart disease. I’m also worried about diabetes and it doesn’t help that I’ve heard about the dangers of having both. Exercise, as the research says, can help with both before and after diagnosis. This week, your “habit” is to exercise each day. There is no minimum amount of time this week. The goal is to simply engage in purposeful movement for a sustained period of time that satisfies you.

4. The WDW website states that this attraction is “environmentally friendly.” We all know how much discussion there has been about the future with our current waste level, etc. This week, you “habit” is to do something “environmentally-friendly” each day. Inspired by Pamela (pjlla)

Mini-Challenges

1. Since we’ve started this challenge, I’ve encouraged you to write about yourself. We’ve also talked a lot about goals on the threads. This week, just think about the future. This should be relaxing

2. This is another think about mini-challenge. This attraction was built above Tomorrowland,® and according to the WDW website, is considered “mass transit.” Where I live, there is limited mass transit and that has been one of the things making the news lately. Think about the mass transit options, if any, where you live and whether or not using it/them is feasible.

Please feel free to PM me with any questions or ask on the thread. Have a great week everyone!

 

[cclovesdis]

Flip Flop anxiety? I would say your mom needs a life/or a clue/or at least something/someone else to focus on. (sorry if that sounds mean!)

Zumba with the characters sounds absolutely, phenomenally, fun!!!

I've been saying that for years. Thanks!

 

[myweegirls]

QOTD: As much as I *think* I'd love a week at the ranch, I will take the dream vacation, thank you! Especially if (and don't take this the wrong way), I could take it without my kids! I adore them, but I could use some serious down time...

I weighed in at my WW meeting on Tuesday and holy WOW, the pattern continues. I was up last week just a little (0.8), and this week I was down 3.8! My flat/slight gain followed by big loss pattern continues, and I'm honestly not doing anything differently on those flat weeks. Bodies are weird.

Today is DD5's birthday! (Have to change my .sig...) We let the girls choose where they want to go for their birthday dinners, and she chose Sakura, the Japanese steakhouse near us. I love it there, but I needed a plan for the portions. Fortunately, DD7 loves the fried rice. I knew I wanted some, because I never have it these days, so I pulled about 1/2 cup of it from the pile on my plate and gave her the rest. She ate her portion and most of what I gave her, too! She's 7, she'll metabolize it... I ordered the scallops and lobster entree and had the veggies. It was nice to be able to keep an eye on what the chef was adding to the mix (sauces, oil, etc.), and I think I tracked it all pretty well. I brought a cake I made (about 12PP per slice - 16 slices in the cake, which is a 2-layer cake), and I thoroughly enjoyed the slice I had. Now I'm trying to forget the rest of it is in the kitchen...

I didn't think I would get to work out today, but DMIL decided to drive up tomorrow instead of today, so I got 30 minutes (almost 9 1/2 miles) on the bike tonight after all. I'm over points today, but not by much, and it's all tracked - I only swiped 5 points from my weekly allowance. The real challenge is Saturday, with DD5's party (pizza!) and dinner out at our favorite restaurant. If I can get through that okay, I think I'll be doing well for the week.

The only other hitch is that I have this nagging chest cold that never seems to get really awful but seems to be hanging around anyway. From about 9:30pm-9:30am it feels like someone is sitting on my chest, and I'm mostly fine the rest of the time. It stinks. I think I'm just going to call in tomorrow - I could use a little extra rest, and I'll also be able to run a couple of easy errands and get DD5 to her checkup. I just wish I could shake this thing - it doesn't seem to be hitting the level where I need to go to the doctor.

XOXO
Liz

 

[tigger813]

LTS- Quelf is a very active game in which the players have to perform stunts or answer questions or sometimes act like something for most of the game. Brian had to talk like an angry gnome for most of the game. We also had to hold something in our left hand when it wasn't our turn.

Quirkle is kind of like dominoes. You have six different color tiles with six different designs as well. You have to build off the tiles. You score points each turn with how many tiles and connections with other tiles you make. If you complete a row of six colors or designs, it's called a quirkle and you get 12 points. Brian got 5 quirkles in a row last night. I guess the girls and I will have to practice next week so we can beat him!

Time to shower and get ready for work. Hoping to come home early. Feeling a bit drained this morning with a slight sore throat! Hoping to only have to go take care of our friend's dog tomorrow and get our passports taken care of.

TTFN

 

[Sunshineminnie]

Well.... not my best weigh in day. Went up a little this week. I was pretty much expecting it as I got into this crazy snacking thing and didn't quite get the minutes in of exercise that I had been.

Today I will regroup. I will reboot my eating and exercising habits!

Have a great weekend all!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning TEAM MICKEY!

Sorry I've been MIA this week due to falling and injuring my back. This was just another accident inside so I hope that I am done with that for awhile.

Thanks, Julie, for being an excellent coach this week! Princess Nancy thanks for being our coach coming week!

QOTD 2/16 - If money & time weren't an issue, would you rather spend a week or two at Biggest Loser Ranch, or on a dream vacation?

Oh I would definately pick the dream vacation! A Disney dream vacation of course!

Sorry I have not been around. You know...no excuses so I am taking this opportunity to jump back into the fold.

back! Always lots of room in the wagon!

176.6...........was my weight at weigh in. Last week, I weighed 179.

Happy Dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Btw. I will post my recipe after Herpetology lol

Great loss! Be sure that you still PM our weightkeeper, dvccruiser76, with your numbers if you haven't already. Posting your numbers is totally optional.

And hope that you don't get Herpetology mixed up with the recipe posting.

Linda, hope that you are feeling better soon!

Hi Buffy! Nice to see you!

LTS, sorry for the scheduling issues and crankiness! Sounds like you will at least get a cleaned up house out of it!

CC, thanks for the HH! I'm going to make it a point to participate this week 'cause I've been a bit of a slacker in that department.

QOTD ; for me it would have to be the dream vacation. Whilst the biggest loser ranch would be great, right now life is really stressful so the chance of a dream couple of weeks away would be worth postponing the diet for to get some peace in my life.

Hope things get better soon!

Kristina, good luck with the decision about working again!

Today is a new day! And tomorrow will be as well!!

Every day is a fresh start if you need it.

Tracey, hope that you are feeling better soon, too.

QOTD: As much as I *think* I'd love a week at the ranch, I will take the dream vacation, thank you! Especially if (and don't take this the wrong way), I could take it without my kids! I adore them, but I could use some serious down time...

Absolutely nothing wrong with that! You can't take care of everyone else if you don't take care of yourself first!

Sunshineminnie, great attitude with the reboot! That is the most important part of weight loss -- never give up!

Maintainer again this week. I think the scale will start moving again when I am recovered and can exercise more.

Have a great day all!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Hi Lisa!!!!

I'm running over my allotted time on the computer so I need to rush. Just popping in to say I weighed in this week. I've not sent PM's in a few weeks.

I've already scored on the HH this week. No such thing as mass transit out here in the middle of nowhere. Besides, I drive a diesel SUV and I average the same miles per gallon that my mom does in her ford focus.

Ok, gotta run if I'm going to hit the treadmill before I get kids. 1/2 day today so I'm in a time crunch. Then I have to pack DS15 for Quebec. I'm sending my baby out of the country for a school trip!!! It's exciting and scary at the same time.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Afternoon

I don't feel like I've been on here a lot or on my Sparkpeople account. I've lost my routine since my mom has been here. I woke up this morning and felt like I had been by a cement truck. I laid back down for another half an hour and then took some hydrocodone. I've not worked out in a few days (other then walking around MK on Monday and Tuesday) and my legs are hurting. My meds are kicking in so hoping I can get at least 45 minutes in sometime later today.

My mom finally got her flowers today. That was a nightmare and long story short I will never use 1800 flowers or FTD ever again. I've been trying to get flowers for her since the 13th of February.

I'm going to spend tomorrow getting tax stuff together so I can finally sit down and file them. UGHH... I'm also going to do some batch cooking tomorrow. I made a dozen muffins today but with Alan and my mom here I don't know how long they will last. I wish there was a flavor that only I liked so then i could make a ton of them and they not be gone in a few days .

Oh, and on a good note we finally got our washer and dryer sold! We had a brand new set come with our house when we bought it. Well considering I had just bought a brand new set 6 months prior we didn't need them. I tucked that money away in my savings account.

I'll be back on later to catch up. I need to get off my duff and get some stuff done.

 

[cclovesdis]

I feel sick to my stomach again today. I have no idea why. My eating has been OP and GF. I was hoping to go to the gym today too. I'm not sure if I will make it there, but I might. I could do the recumbent bike again.

My father is making dinner tonight. It will be GF, but not as OP as I would like. We're having beef stew. If I stick to carrots and avoid the potatoes, I will likely be ok.

I woke up and got a few things done, but then fell back to sleep for at least 2 hours. I'm going to get my day started now.

Have a great day Mickeys!

 

[GaRain]

Back on track! Did 30 minutes on the treadmill last night. Really should have tried some stuff on the bowflex - but that thing kinda scares me!
I am good with the eating today....fruit, yogurt, ham sandwich and carrots for lunch. I hope I don't ruin it with dinner tonight as I am meeting a friend to catch up!
Tomorrow morning - GYM! Really need to do something new, wish I liked their classes....

 

[Zoesmama03]

Lurking about just wanted to say hello to all those I've challeneged with before. I've had a broken computer for months. I finally got it fixed and a HUGE upgrade. Found this site to be EXTREMELY slow compared to any others but just editing options I cut down from all posts to only the past 75 days worth and its so much faster. I may rejoin in the challenge at some point. Just back to tracking my food on myfitnesspal semi-regularly this past week. Now to get some daily(or near so) exercise going again. I've been really really enjoying The dance Wii games. We have Michael Jackson The Experience and Just Dance 3 and it just doesn't seem like I'm working out because its fun and I don't realize all the time that has passed. We will all do 3 hours and not even feel bored with it. And I work up a great sweat.

Hope you are all well and shrinking nicely.

 

[tiki23]

Ugh! I so need to get back on track but I'm so stressed right now!

Our family is moving next month - with all of the stress that entails - and just got the word that my office will be moving in April to a tiny little space where the only bathroom will be in my boss's office and I'll be sharing a dormer space in the attic with a coworker.

Right now we're in an office with 3 bathrooms and I have a large, sunny office to myself....talk about downsizing! Oh and here's the kicker - the space doesn't have any kitchen area so the boss said he'll make a counter in the bathroom to put in a microwave and mini-fridge. So now I'm thinking I need to change jobs.

QOTD 2/16 - If money & time weren't an issue, would you rather spend a week or two at Biggest Loser Ranch, or on a dream vacation?

Vacation!

 

[50sjayne]

Dang it I'm up a pound again. Up and down up and down....
I'm going to skip the gym today, I need to do some shopping. Was sore yesterday--especially my right thigh (???) so decided to swim and had trouble with my new cap. I accidentally got the kids size, was going to take it back but decided to try it because I kind of have a small head--but nope. So I donated it to the free table there. I need to go get another one. I think I need to get another ugly bubble cap because they have the straps, which I hate (why can't they be snaps or something less complicated) so it will stay on my head. I always rinse my hair out and put conditioner in before I swim so I don't think any other cap will work for me and my long hair.
Think I'll blame the gain on a really good spiral ham I got for .79 a lb. at work. Otherwise I've been drinking my water, working out every day, haven't over eaten.. Oh-- husband made brownies too, of which I've only had little tiny portions of in the morning with my coffee, but I guess it adds up. Weather's been crappy and unreliable so no bike rides. Highlight of the week was a lady at the pool who was much younger than me complimented my breasts lol. She said-- I'm not trying to come on to you but I want your breasts...best Valentines Day present ever...

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Lurking about just wanted to say hello to all those I've challeneged with before. I've had a broken computer for months. I finally got it fixed and a HUGE upgrade. Found this site to be EXTREMELY slow compared to any others but just editing options I cut down from all posts to only the past 75 days worth and its so much faster. I may rejoin in the challenge at some point. Just back to tracking my food on myfitnesspal semi-regularly this past week. Now to get some daily(or near so) exercise going again. I've been really really enjoying The dance Wii games. We have Michael Jackson The Experience and Just Dance 3 and it just doesn't seem like I'm working out because its fun and I don't realize all the time that has passed. We will all do 3 hours and not even feel bored with it. And I work up a great sweat.

Hope you are all well and shrinking nicely.

Hey stranger!!! I hope all is well with you and Zoe!

Wii is awesome!! I took DS15's Xbox down last week and I hope to get the Wii hooked back up this weekend. I need some dance games though.

I hope you keep popping in!

 

[ABDonovan]

I think...you should all get up right now and go to your grocery store (preferrably WalMart) and....


GET A YOPLAIT SMOOTHIE KIT!!!!!!

They are awesome and on WW they are 2 points if you don't put anything in them besides skim milk (I put PB in my Chocolate and Banana smoothie - making it closer to 5 points).

They are in the frozen fruit section, and if you like chocolate, and have cravings.......they are the best...

Ok I'm done ranting. P.S. They come in a bag.

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Evening

I asked my mom to make a dish tonight that I've not had since childhood. Its not anything major, just her own version of cordon bleu. Then after dinner I'm going to get on the treadmill and get a mile and a half in. Its been a pretty dreary rainy day here. We're hoping it will be much better tomorrow. Everyone have a great night!

 

[cclovesdis]

Dinner turned out okay. I watched my portions and am happy with what I ate.

A bonus QOTD for Sat., 2/18: In light of the HHs being a focus on basics and our future, what is one thing you can do today, being a Saturday, to help make the week smoother?

This may be a repeat, but I think it's a good one worth repeating.

 

[Princess Nancy]

Afternoon

I don't feel like I've been on here a lot or on my Sparkpeople account. I've lost my routine since my mom has been here. I woke up this morning and felt like I had been by a cement truck. I laid back down for another half an hour and then took some hydrocodone. I've not worked out in a few days (other then walking around MK on Monday and Tuesday) and my legs are hurting. My meds are kicking in so hoping I can get at least 45 minutes in sometime later today.

My mom finally got her flowers today. That was a nightmare and long story short I will never use 1800 flowers or FTD ever again. I've been trying to get flowers for her since the 13th of February.

I'm going to spend tomorrow getting tax stuff together so I can finally sit down and file them. UGHH... I'm also going to do some batch cooking tomorrow. I made a dozen muffins today but with Alan and my mom here I don't know how long they will last. I wish there was a flavor that only I liked so then i could make a ton of them and they not be gone in a few days .

Oh, and on a good note we finally got our washer and dryer sold! We had a brand new set come with our house when we bought it. Well considering I had just bought a brand new set 6 months prior we didn't need them. I tucked that money away in my savings account.

I'll be back on later to catch up. I need to get off my duff and get some stuff done.

Take it easy! Hope you are feeling better today!
Glad Mom got her flowers...no good deed goes unpunished!!!

Now go get off your Duff!!!