Weight Watchers Chat - Part II

[sjms71]

We expected that the Tiki Room would be in soft opening at least a day or so before today, but we did not find that it was. We went over there a few times to see if we could sneak in, but it was not to be. We really thought we would luck out yesterday with it; they were working on last minute touches and the CM we talked with said that he didn't think they'd be doing a soft opening for guests at all. (Not sure that he was in the know, but . . . )

Bummer for you and DD. I never really liked the under new management tiki room so I hope they changed it a good deal.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I'm back from my WDW trip and don't have a countdown ticker anymore. Boo hoo. DD16 and I are going to have to do something about that!

I HAVE A REASON TO HAVE A COUNTDOWN TICKER!!!!!!!!!

 

[sjms71]

i have a reason to have a countdown ticker!!!!!!!!!

well....................?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

well....................?

2012! We'll likely go towards the end of summer, probably stay at Pop Century and do the free QS dining. No water parks this time but I'm hoping to convince DH to do EPCOT. I'm going to try to get an OOP dinner reservation booked for Ohana.

There aren't too many details to share just yet since we're not actually booked but we're going!!

 

[sjms71]

2012! We'll likely go towards the end of summer, probably stay at Pop Century and do the free QS dining. No water parks this time but I'm hoping to convince DH to do EPCOT. I'm going to try to get an OOP dinner reservation booked for Ohana.

There aren't too many details to share just yet since we're not actually booked but we're going!!

Yay ! Love Ohanas, that is our first meal when we go next month. epcot is my kids favorite park. We usually don't do waterparks However, we will do one day in September. We have one day left on a VERY old pass and since it will be our last September I am using my disney visa points to get tickets for MNSSHP. Have fun planning, I know you will . Don't forget a ticker as soon as you book.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Yay ! Love Ohanas, that is our first meal when we go next month. epcot is my kids favorite park. We usually don't do waterparks However, we will do one day in September. We have one day left on a VERY old pass and since it will be our last September I am using my disney visa points to get tickets for MNSSHP. Have fun planning, I know you will . Don't forget a ticker as soon as you book.

DH isn't too keen on EPCOT because the first time we went DS was 5 and there wasn't a lot for him to do. He'll be 10 when we go next year...almost 11. What's there that your DS enjoys?

 

[sjms71]

DH isn't too keen on EPCOT because the first time we went DS was 5 and there wasn't a lot for him to do. He'll be 10 when we go next year...almost 11. What's there that your DS enjoys?

Besides the rides, they both love inoventions. DS favorite is Sum of All thrills. You get to design your own roller coaster and then you go in a simulator and "ride" what you've designed. There is also the Great Piggy Bank adventure. You take a piggy bank around to different stations and play games to do with money to save for an item you pick in the beginning. There is also Kim possible adventure where you get a cell phone and go to one of the country's and help Kim solve a mystery. This is just to name a few things both my kids love about Epcot. I could go on and on about all the neat stuff there.

Here is some info for ya http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/ep-overview.htm

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Besides the rides, they both love inoventions. DS favorite is Sum of All thrills. You get to design your own roller coaster and then you go in a simulator and "ride" what you've designed. There is also the Great Piggy Bank adventure. You take a piggy bank around to different stations and play games to do with money to save for an item you pick in the beginning. There is also Kim possible adventure where you get a cell phone and go to one of the country's and help Kim solve a mystery. This is just to name a few things both my kids love about Epcot. I could go on and on about all the neat stuff there.

Here is some info for ya http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/ep-overview.htm

Thanks, Steph! I just checked that out and here are lots of things there that I think he would be interested in. I think I would like to try test track. We watched it on youtube -- it doesn't look that scary there. I'd also like to go to the new caramel bakery at Germany!

 

[sjms71]

Thanks, Steph! I just checked that out and here are lots of things there that I think he would be interested in. I think I would like to try test track. We watched it on youtube -- it doesn't look that scary there. I'd also like to go to the new caramel bakery at Germany!

one of my new favorite snacks is from the Germany place. I love the werthers caramel popcorn yum!

 

[Sandi]

I HAVE A REASON TO HAVE A COUNTDOWN TICKER!!!!!!!!!

Good for you! Heck, I'd make a ticker to August, 2012 just to have it Jessie.

Like Stephanie's family, we also really enjoy Epcot. DD16 and I did the Sum of All Thrills 3 or 4 times this trip. I love going upside down on the coasters we make. We also really like Mission Space, Test Track, and Soarin'. All first rate attractions. We spent a fair amount of time at the aquarium, too. We love the manatees. The number one thing about Epcot, though, is the restaurants -- both TS and QS. We always have park hoppers and will frequently go to Epcot just for lunch or dinner and then go to another park for the attractions. Your DH has to go to Epcot!

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Good for you! Heck, I'd make a ticker to August, 2012 just to have it Jessie.

Like Stephanie's family, we also really enjoy Epcot. DD16 and I did the Sum of All Thrills 3 or 4 times this trip. I love going upside down on the coasters we make. We also really like Mission Space, Test Track, and Soarin'. All first rate attractions. We spent a fair amount of time at the aquarium, too. We love the manatees. The number one thing about Epcot, though, is the restaurants -- both TS and QS. We always have park hoppers and will frequently go to Epcot just for lunch or dinner and then go to another park for the attractions. Your DH has to go to Epcot!

I cant have a ticker anyway. DH doesnt think that the rest of the world needs to know when the house will be standing vacant for a week. I suppose he has a point but dont tell him I said that.

Thanks for your EPCOT input, Sandi. Glad you had a great holiday. SO did you make it to the bakery???

 

[BabyTigger99]

Back from weigh and....I DID IT!!! I met my mini-goal, which orginally was to lose 35 pounds by the time I turned 35. Well, got that a few weeks ago, so I changed it to 40 by the time I turned 35. Yesterday was my birthday, and today I weighed in at 162.6 pounds, for a total of 40.2 pounds lost!!!!

 

[sjms71]

Back from weigh and....I DID IT!!! I met my mini-goal, which orginally was to lose 35 pounds by the time I turned 35. Well, got that a few weeks ago, so I changed it to 40 by the time I turned 35. Yesterday was my birthday, and today I weighed in at 162.6 pounds, for a total of 40.2 pounds lost!!!!

First

Second Great Job on hitting that goal!

 

[cepmom]

Back from weigh and....I DID IT!!! I met my mini-goal, which orginally was to lose 35 pounds by the time I turned 35. Well, got that a few weeks ago, so I changed it to 40 by the time I turned 35. Yesterday was my birthday, and today I weighed in at 162.6 pounds, for a total of 40.2 pounds lost!!!!

Yay!!! Congratulations on an awesome loss so far! You are doing great! Happy birthday!

 

[Sandi]

I cant have a ticker anyway. DH doesnt think that the rest of the world needs to know when the house will be standing vacant for a week. I suppose he has a point but dont tell him I said that.

Thanks for your EPCOT input, Sandi. Glad you had a great holiday. SO did you make it to the bakery???

I think we perused ALL of them. We got a red velvet cupcake at Babycakes NYC in DTD. It was awful. We actually each took one bite and then threw it away. It's a new vegan bakery (all natural, organic, etc) in what used to be the DTD McDonald's. Never need to go there again! We also got a red velvet cheesecake cupcake at Starring Rolls (it was right next to the Butterfinger cupcake and we had a hard time deciding). It was yummy, but one cupcake split between DD16 and me was sufficient. DD16 didn't even finish her half (of course, I did). We selected a caramel at the Germany bakery and also got a caramel apple at the sweet shop at DHS. Along with a few ice cream cones, those were the "treats" we got. I didn't think that was too bad considering we were there for 8 days.

Back from weigh and....I DID IT!!! I met my mini-goal, which orginally was to lose 35 pounds by the time I turned 35. Well, got that a few weeks ago, so I changed it to 40 by the time I turned 35. Yesterday was my birthday, and today I weighed in at 162.6 pounds, for a total of 40.2 pounds lost!!!!

Yea! That is awesome! Congratulations.

Happy birthday, too!

 

[mrzrich]

DH isn't too keen on EPCOT because the first time we went DS was 5 and there wasn't a lot for him to do. He'll be 10 when we go next year...almost 11. What's there that your DS enjoys?

I have 2 boys 8 and 11. We spend more time at Epcot than DHS or AK.
Epcot is my DS 11's favorite park and has been for some time. He loves Soarin, Test Track, Mission Space (green side), and Journey into the Imagination on the Future World Side. He also has a new appriaciation for Spaceship Earth since its refurb a few years ago. Now there is an element at the end actually puts you into the story line. Its cool. My boys think the Nemo ride is too baby for them.

In World Showcase, the boys enjoy the rides in Mexico and Norway. We enjoy a lot of the food. (Too much of the food!) Some kids like to get the passports that they sell at Epcot (some people make their own). The CM's in each country will write a little something about themselves or their country in the passport and stamp it.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Back from weigh and....I DID IT!!! I met my mini-goal, which orginally was to lose 35 pounds by the time I turned 35. Well, got that a few weeks ago, so I changed it to 40 by the time I turned 35. Yesterday was my birthday, and today I weighed in at 162.6 pounds, for a total of 40.2 pounds lost!!!!

You must be THRILLED!! Congratulations and happy birthday.

I think we perused ALL of them. We got a red velvet cupcake at Babycakes NYC in DTD. It was awful. We actually each took one bite and then threw it away. It's a new vegan bakery (all natural, organic, etc) in what used to be the DTD McDonald's. Never need to go there again! We also got a red velvet cheesecake cupcake at Starring Rolls (it was right next to the Butterfinger cupcake and we had a hard time deciding). It was yummy, but one cupcake split between DD16 and me was sufficient. DD16 didn't even finish her half (of course, I did). We selected a caramel at the Germany bakery and also got a caramel apple at the sweet shop at DHS. Along with a few ice cream cones, those were the "treats" we got. I didn't think that was too bad considering we were there for 8 days.

I had read somewhere that the vegan place wasn't that great. I'm glad you at least got a glimpse of the Butter Finger cupcake. I want to try the caramel cupcake at the Germany bakery next year. I've drooled over it several times on a couple of other threads on the board.

I have 2 boys 8 and 11. We spend more time at Epcot than DHS or AK.
Epcot is my DS 11's favorite park and has been for some time. He loves Soarin, Test Track, Mission Space (green side), and Journey into the Imagination on the Future World Side. He also has a new appreciation for Spaceship Earth since its refurb a few years ago. Now there is an element at the end actually puts you into the story line. Its cool. My boys think the Nemo ride is too baby for them.

In World Showcase, the boys enjoy the rides in Mexico and Norway. We enjoy a lot of the food. (Too much of the food!) Some kids like to get the passports that they sell at Epcot (some people make their own). The CM's in each country will write a little something about themselves or their country in the passport and stamp it.

Thanks! It sounds like there are quite a few things there that DS as well as DH may enjoy. I'll keep working on him and maybe convince him to spend at least 1/2 a day there.

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

Happy Wednesday!!!

It was Weigh-In Day today for me and I'm up 4.4 from the day before I went on vacation. I usually dont gain when I go to my mothers but this time I did. I have my work cut out for me this week because next week I have to do my official staff weigh in. I'm above my goal but still within the official 2 pound range so I'm not too too upset.

Good luck your weigh-in this week!

 

[Sandi]

Happy Wednesday!!!

It was Weigh-In Day today for me and I'm up 4.4 from the day before I went on vacation. I usually dont gain when I go to my mothers but this time I did. I have my work cut out for me this week because next week I have to do my official staff weigh in. I'm above my goal but still within the official 2 pound range so I'm not too too upset.

Good luck your weigh-in this week!

I'm right there with you Jessie. I had my WI today and am up 3.2 from before going to WDW. I am not surprised, we had a great time and ate a lot of great food, so it's all good. I'm back on track now. I hope you have success with your staff weigh in next week!

The theme of this week's meeting was "meatless meals." I'm not a big tofu fan, but I think I'll try to do a couple of meatless days during the coming week. DD16 and DH are going on a trip "up north" for a long weekend, so I'll only have to feed myself. I love fish, so that's easy. What are you all trying to be meatless?

 

[CdnBuzzFan]

I'm right there with you Jessie. I had my WI today and am up 3.2 from before going to WDW. I am not surprised, we had a great time and ate a lot of great food, so it's all good. I'm back on track now. I hope you have success with your staff weigh in next week!

The theme of this week's meeting was "meatless meals." I'm not a big tofu fan, but I think I'll try to do a couple of meatless days during the coming week. DD16 and DH are going on a trip "up north" for a long weekend, so I'll only have to feed myself. I love fish, so that's easy. What are you all trying to be meatless?

Sorry you're up, Sandi, but it looks like we both knew exactly what we were doing. I was able to get back on track the next morning and I'm glad to hear that you have too.

I worked a meeting at the center last night and most of the people were suggesting meals with tofu. I just couldn't believe that no one mentioned pasta! There is 11 grams of protein in 85 grams of pasta. I'm not sure how much that would be in ounces or cups but it's 8 pts in pasta. Pasta for me is the perfect meatless meal! With homemade tomato sauce, garlic bread with cheese, grilled zucchini with olive oil and basil... somebody stop me!