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[50sjayne]

Saturday QOTD:

A Disney inventory, all the answers are related to Disney: Just fill in your answers, and lets have a bit of Disney Magic today!

Favorite park: Disneyland
Favorite ride at Mk:
Favorite ride at Epcot:
Favorite ride at MGM
Favorite ride at AK:

and for our Disneyland friends:
Favorite ride at DL Space Mountain
Favorite ride at DCA haven't been there yet
Favorite snack dole whip
Favorite people watching spot maybe I'll have time this trip(no little kids)
Favorite show Fantasmic
Favorite parade Electrical Parade
Favorite character Mickey
Favorite restaurant I think we ate at the Hungry Bear last trips a lot
Favorite Resort Never stayed at one
Favorite special event (MNSSHP, MVMCP, Night of Joy etc) We were there mothers day once- it wa nice all the carnationsFavorite souvenir Sleeping Beauty porcelain figurine
Favorite place to shop the main store
Favorite country at EPCOT

 

[TeresaNJ]

I've never been on the cruise, so I'll answer Saturday's QOTD.

Saturday QOTD:

A Disney inventory, all the answers are related to Disney: Just fill in your answers, and lets have a bit of Disney Magic today!

Favorite park: Hard one, but have to go with Epcot
Favorite ride at Mk: Pirates
Favorite ride at Epcot: Soarin
Favorite ride at MGM: TOT
Favorite ride at AK: Kilamanjaro Safari

and for our Disneyland friends:
Favorite ride at DL
Favorite ride at DCA

Favorite snack: tie between popcorn and chocolate covered bananas
Favorite people watching spot: Oh my goodness, every spot is a favorite!
Favorite show: Hoop de Doo
Favorite parade: Boo to You Halloween Parade
Favorite character: Chip and Dale
Favorite restaurant: Ohanas
Favorite Resort: Wilderness
Favorite special event (MNSSHP, MVMCP, Night of Joy etc): MNSSHP
Favorite souvenir: Mickey's Tree Farm collectibles
Favorite place to shop: World of Disney at DTD
Favorite country at EPCOT: Canada

 

[jimmduck]

Favorite park: Hollywood Studios
Favorite ride at Mk: Buzzlightyear and Pirates
Favorite ride at Epcot: Soarin'
Favorite ride at Hollywood - so many, because this is by far my favourite park. Loved Toy Storia Mania and went on TOT to please my nephew (it was my "conquer my fear ride" - I have one every trip. I loved TOT so would have to add that to the list.
Favorite ride at AK: the Safari. I haven't worked up the courage to ride Everest yet (perhaps the next trip?) and Dinosaur is too rough. The last time I rode it the belt was not tight enough and I nearly ended up in the Crustacean period!

and for our Disneyland friends: - never been
Favorite ride at DL
Favorite ride at DCA

Favorite snack: Itsakadoozie! - what's that Vija? I cannot live without the Mickey ice cream bars every day - great for the waistline - NOT!
Favorite people watching spot - at EPCOT, right by the fountain, next to World Showcase (in that vacinity) Also like to watch the parade from the second floor of the train station - watching Main Street
Favorite show: Illuninations and Fantasmic
Favorite parade: Spectromagic
Favorite character: Mickey, Cinderella, Belle and Tigger
Favorite restaurant: Cinderellas Royal Table
Favorite Resort: Pop Century - and love the decor of Grand Floridian, though I will never stay there. Awesome gingerbread house
Favorite special event (MNSSHP, MVMCP, Night of Joy etc) Little experience with most - like the MVMCP (though I nearly froze to death) and loved the Candlelight Processional
Favorite souvenir: Vija, my friend, cannot believe how much we have in common, I buy a character watch everytime I go also. Bought Tinkerbell this time and an extra Mickey and Minnie Christmas watch because it was a special trip. Next time its Winnie the Pooh I think (already have Mickey, Tigger and Eyeore). Where to you get antenna toppers?
Favorite place to shop: World of Disney - they love me there. I never usually drop less than $500. I like to buy little souvenirs for the kids I represent
Favorite country at EPCOT: Norway and France (love the boat rides and films, and the little Eiffel Tower) but also a big fan of Germany - loved the BiergartenCOLOR]

Being lazy today, worked so hard all week that I refuse to do any office work.

Trying to get caught up on the newspapers and posts, and doing laundry.

Church tonite.

Linda

 

[jimmduck]

I am still working with these "quote" things - my answers to the questions are within Vija's quote, in my other post.

Sorry.

Linda

 

[lisah0711]

Saturday QOTD:

A Disney inventory, all the answers are related to Disney: Just fill in your answers, and lets have a bit of Disney Magic today!

Favorite park: Disneyland
Favorite ride at Mk: Tomorrowland Transit Authority
Favorite ride at Epcot: Spaceship Earth
Favorite ride at MGM: Rockin' Roller Coaster
Favorite ride at AK: Kilamanjaro Safaris

and for our Disneyland friends:
Favorite ride at DL Pirates
Favorite ride at DCA Toy Story Mania

Favorite snack Popcorn
Favorite people watching spot New Orleans Square DL
Favorite show Fantasmic DL version
Favorite parade Main Street Electric Parade
Favorite character Mickey
Favorite restaurant Jiko
Favorite Resort Animal Kingdom Lodge
Favorite special event (MNSSHP, MVMCP, Night of Joy etc) Haven't been to any
Favorite souvenir TShirt
Favorite place to shop World of Disney DTD DL
Favorite country at EPCOT Italy

This was a great QOTD, Vija!

 

[jimmduck]

I'm starting to get worried about you, it seems you are getting sick alot. Hang in there my friend, and try to take care of your health. I think you need another vacation!

I know that it seems that way, but it has been a bad winter around here for illness.

At least two other lawyers who work with me at the Family Division have the same thing - including one of the lawyers that did the trial with me.

My assistant had it and then it just went straight to my lungs with no warning. Now my husband has it.


The predinsone is just for another four days - to settle my asthma, which is well controlled with just Singulair usually. I rarely need a rescue inhaler unless I have a cold or am around smoke.

I also know one other lawyer who, like me, has had stomach flu several times.

The hospital in the South Shore is closed to visitors, again, due to an outbreak of stomach flu around patients and staff - second time this winter.

Every time I get the stomach flu, it seems less severe, which is good.

I will be glad when I can train again though - will try tomorrow night.

Tuesday's weigh in will likely be a gain because I just weighed in on Thursday (missed Tuesday due to the trial) and because of the drugs.

Oh well, 2.8 this week was good.

Have a magical losing week folks

Linda

 

[airtime247]

Time to catch up...

What are your vacation plans for this year?
We are celebrating our 10-year anniversary this May. We are staying at the Boardwalk Villas for five days followed by an Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Magic. After that, we go back to Animal Kingdom Villas for four more days. We can't wait!

In January we are going back with some good friends. It will be their first time at WDW and we are all running the 2010 Marathon together.

Villian or Princess which are you?
I can't accurately answer this question because I'm a dude. I have always had a huge crush on Cinderella though. As for character I most act like, in the Beast's Library at DCA, the books tell me I'm either most like Buzz Lightyear or Jiminy Cricket.

What is the character you most relate to?
My wife insists I act like Donald Duck when I don't get my way. Why I oughtta...

QOTD for Friday: Tell us what is working for you, what have you learned so far, and is there anything you want to “tweak” in your current plan that will help you reach your goal?
Everything seems to work well for me when I'm home and in my routine. It's when I get out of it like for travel that I get into trouble and lose my motivation to exercise and eat right.

Favorite park: Disneyland
Favorite ride at Mk: Mickey's PhilharMagic
Favorite ride at Epcot: Test Track
Favorite ride at MGM: Tower of Terror
Favorite ride at AK: Expedition Everest

and for our Disneyland friends:
Favorite ride at DL: Space Mountain
Favorite ride at DCA: California Screamin'

Favorite snack: Fruit. Oh, what am I doing lying to you folks? It's Mickey Ice Cream bars. Lots of them.
Favorite people watching spot: Outside of Burr-bank Ice Cream at DCA
Favorite show: Festival of the Lion King
Favorite parade: Main Street Electrical Parade
Favorite character: Baloo
Favorite restaurant: 'Ohana
Favorite Resort: Old Key West (that may change in May!)
Favorite special event (MNSSHP, MVMCP, Night of Joy etc): MNSSHP with Epcot's Food & Wine close behind
Favorite souvenir: Pins
Favorite place to shop: World of Disney in Florida
Favorite country at EPCOT: Canada - Le Cellier and Off Kilter!

Favorite ship: I've only been on the Magic
Favorite snack: Cookie dough soft serve
Favorite restaurant: Palo (Parrot Cay my fav from the rotation)
Favorte "themed" night: Tropical night before it became Pirate night
Favorite excursion: Snorkeling anywhere
Favorite pool: Adult
Favorite people watching spot: Deck 4 on a lounge chair (for as long as I can keep my eyes open!)
Favorite kids activity: My DD hasn't been on a Disney cruise yet but I got to play in the Oceaneer's Club once
Favorite activity on the ship (keep it clean! ): Definitely lounging on Deck 4 with a foofie drink
Favorite buffet: Parrot Cay breakfasts
Favorite show: Disney Dreams
Favorite souvenir: Pins
Favorite spot to relax: Serenity Bay or Deck 4 on the ship
Favorite destination (aside from Castaway Cay, see below): Key West
Sunrise or sunset: Sunset
Early bird or night owl: Night Owl before DD was born, Early Bird since

Castaway Cay:
Favorite spot to hang out: Serenity Bay
Favorite excursion: I haven't done any yet. All we do is louge and snorkel.
Favorite beach: Serenity Bay
Favorite food: Hamburgers at Cookie's washed down with a Conch Cooler (you can see why I'm going a BL challenge)Favorite souvenir: Pins
Favorite photo taken there: On the beach in front of the ship
Favorite people watching spot: Serenity Bay
walk to the beach or take the tram: Tram although we are going to walk it from now on

-steve

 

[airtime247]

I only lost .2 this week. I'm actually really happy I didn't gain as I had a rough week. I had to travel on business and had to eat out three meals a day for four days. This has always been my weakness. I actually did pretty well eating light but portion control was difficult.

The fitness center in my hotel was closed for refurbishment. I ran 4.5 miles outside one night but it rained the rest of my trip so I didn't do much else. I did yoga one other night. I spent the better part of my evenings catching up on work since I couldn't do any of it in my meetings so I barely left my desk.

I did run a fantastic local race yesterday though. It was an 8.75 mile race through the beautiful coastal roads finishing crossing a 2' deep river (brrrrrrr!) and then two more miles on the beach. I'm pretty sore today but it was a lot of fun. I've been training for a while but I'm really not used to running down hills and I've never run on sand. Even though it was on the harder sand near the water, it was still brutal.

Now I'm back at home and will make sure I have a good week of exercising and staying OP!

-steve

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Not being on a diet but making lifestyle chages seems to be what is working. I have taken control of my eating...cutting way back on portions and making healthier choices. I want this to be something that I can maintain from now on and being on a diet just doesn't work for me. Drinking lots of water, taking my vitamins, eating breakfast and moving more is also a big part of the plan. Everything that I should have been doing but wasn't. Nothing that I really need to "tweak" but just need to continue on. Taking baby steps and not trying to do it all at once helped me get started.

It seems like you really have this figured out! Reading your post reminds me that I need to take my vitamins.

OT, but were you the one who knows Heba? I remember someone here on the DIS knows Heba and they are from NC. If so, did you ever ask her about her dress and "the girls"?

DCL is definitely for the fun of it!

Favorite activity on the ship (keep it clean! ) the mud room, (that's as clean as I can make it )

That is funny! I wanted to try the mud room, maybe next time.

I have learned that I need to exercise regularly to maintain what I have lost so far, and lose more. I also do best if I journal and ww works well for me, if I only follow it consistently. I've learned it was wise to throw away my large scrub pants when I bought mediums, because they are a bit tight in the gut now, and I won't go back and buy larges again, but if the larges were still in my house, it would be too easy to put them back on, and gain more weight back.

I need to tweak when I fall off the wagon for a day, not letting it become 2-3 days or a week.

What a great question Vija!! Makes me want to get planning another trip.

I haven't done a cruise yet, but loved hearing about your favorite things. I'm planning to go on a disney cruise for my 50th bday in 5 years, unless I come into some money before then. They look like so much fun.

Great job on getting rid of the bigger clothes, it is hard to part from them sometimes and you are taking the courage to do so. I admire that.

I know what you mean about reading everyone's Disney responses, I am getting that feeling of wanting to go back to WDW!

The cruise is so much fun, I sure hope you can do it for your Bday. It is absolutely amazing.

Princessvija,

Earl of Sandwich is at DTD and their sandwiches are great. We have only eaten there once, but the whole family loved it. Their prices are really reasonable compared to a lot of disney restaurants. We were at DTD on a night that wasn't terribly crowded, but there was a line to order at Earl. Even with the line, it moved really fast and we didn't have to wait long and found one empty table outside.

Hmmm, that sounds yummy! I'll have to give it a try.

I know that it seems that way, but it has been a bad winter around here for illness.

At least two other lawyers who work with me at the Family Division have the same thing - including one of the lawyers that did the trial with me.

The hospital in the South Shore is closed to visitors, again, due to an outbreak of stomach flu around patients and staff - second time this winter.

Every time I get the stomach flu, it seems less severe, which is good.

Favorite snack: Itsakadoozie! - what's that Vija?

Favorite souvenir: Vija, my friend, cannot believe how much we have in common, I buy a character watch everytime I go also.

Oh my, sure sounds like that stomach flu is nasty. hopefully it will clear up soon. Great job on the weight loss.

The itsakadoozie is basicly a popsicle. I haven't seen them anywhere else, but in the hot florida sun, I love the refreshing taste of it!

the watches are awesome aren't they? Wearing them brings a smile to my face.

AND I really wanted to add.... I AM PROUD OF YOU! No matter what is going on in your life, you are staying strong to your commitment and posting on this thread!!!! SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!

[ QOTD for Friday: Tell us what is working for you, what have you learned so far, and is there anything you want to “tweak” in your current plan that will help you reach your goal?
Everything seems to work well for me when I'm home and in my routine. It's when I get out of it like for travel that I get into trouble and lose my motivation to exercise and eat right.

I only lost .2 this week. I'm actually really happy I didn't gain as I had a rough week. I had to travel on business and had to eat out three meals a day for four days. This has always been my weakness. I actually did pretty well eating light but portion control was difficult.

The fitness center in my hotel was closed for refurbishment. I ran 4.5 miles outside one night but it rained the rest of my trip so I didn't do much else. I did yoga one other night. I spent the better part of my evenings catching up on work since I couldn't do any of it in my meetings so I barely left my desk.

I did run a fantastic local race yesterday though. It was an 8.75 mile race through the beautiful coastal roads finishing crossing a 2' deep river (brrrrrrr!) and then two more miles on the beach. I'm pretty sore today but it was a lot of fun. I've been training for a while but I'm really not used to running down hills and I've never run on sand. Even though it was on the harder sand near the water, it was still brutal.

Now I'm back at home and will make sure I have a good week of exercising and staying OP!

-steve

wow, I can see how travel can really goof you up. I think that is great that you got out to do some running while on vacation. And that local race sounds kind of fun. Did you have to run through the river? What about your shoes? Yikes, I can't imagine running in wet feet/shoes.

 

[CarolA]

Hello everyone!

Hope you had a good weekend. I was pretty good. Used A LOT of my WW "weekly points" (not sure what they call them and I have the thing shut down) at Hooters last night, but we had a good time.

Did have a run in today with some Peanut Brittle... Just hope it's not from the tainted Peanut plant since I never even thought of that LOL!

Headed out to Texas tomorrow. I think it's going to warm enough to run outside a few days. We will see if I am in a location where it's safe enough!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Hello everyone!


Headed out to Texas tomorrow. I think it's going to warm enough to run outside a few days. We will see if I am in a location where it's safe enough!

have a safe trip!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend! And hopefully everyone is going to have a losing week this week!

I work early tomorrow, so if you don't mind I will post Mondays QOTD now.

Monday QOTD: What do you do for a job, and does it help or hurt your weight loss efforts?

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Monday QOTD: What do you do for a job, and does it help or hurt your weight loss efforts?

I am a nurse and work in surgery. My job actually does both, helps and hurts depending on the day. I definitely keep busy there, and staying on my feet gets in lots of exercise. However I can never know when or if I will get lunch. completely depends on the surgery schedule, or if there is anyone extra that could get me out for a lunch break. I also vary my hours from early to starting at 10:30 am. It depends on the schedule and never know till the day before. hard to plan around that. On the upside, there isn't time for snacking. that is a problem I run into when I am home.

 

[CarolA]

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Monday QOTD: What do you do for a job, and does it help or hurt your weight loss efforts?

I am an Internal Auditor for a healthcare provider. And it hurts my weight loss efforts.

I travel A LOT and that just makes it harder. This month for example I am out of town 3 of 4 weeks!

 

[MelanieC]

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a great weekend! And hopefully everyone is going to have a losing week this week!

I work early tomorrow, so if you don't mind I will post Mondays QOTD now.

Monday QOTD: What do you do for a job, and does it help or hurt your weight loss efforts?

I'm an administrative assistant at a Pharmaceutical company in the Vaccines area - mostly working with getting vaccines to underdeveloped countries, but also policy and public affairs.

I'm mostly at my desk all day long, so it's actually pretty easy until I'm super busy like I was this past Wednesday-Friday. Day's like these, I'm moving so fast I barely have time to take lunch - but I try to make sure I eat properly. I do not really get tempted that often (not saying never) with junk at work. The hardest thing is resisting going out to eat so often. I've got friends in my old building/division and several sets that I go out with. It makes it hard because each group want's to go out, yet I might have just gone out with another group.

 

[MelanieC]

Wow am I super tired tonight - I worked my butt off today. I got to our High School at 9:30am this morning and didn't leave till about 5pm. Mostly I sold 50/50 tickets, I was supposed to originally work the snack stand, but they needed someone to sell tickets. I sold over $500 worth, so we made $250!! Our gym is two tiered, so I was up and down the stairs, up and down the bleacher's and squating down and getting back up all day. I'm sore tonight and I know my muscles are going to ACHE tomorrow - but I know I burned tons of calories today.

Food wasn't good today because I had to eat in between dropping the money and tickets off - then we went to taco bell when DH got home from his weekend duty at Air National Guards. I didn't get to grocery shop, and was busy all weekend long so no time to cook, even if there was food. I will do better and I hope this weekend didn't ruin the fact that I had caught up. I will work hard to make the next 5 days be SPOT ON! I can do it! I'll be happy to lose anything this week.

I have another competition next week on Saturday. My husband is leaving for a two week military event in Tampa next Friday. So I will have my son, we will be traveling to another school - about 45 to an hour away. I really need some ideas of food that doesn't need to be cooked. Maybe some healthy salad type thing with whole grain, veggies etc. I'd like no meat too. Mabye something with rice or quinoa - but that is tasty too - that can be eaten cold. Maybe I can find something with sweet potatoes and rice? Hmm - maybe I can just add some olive oil too it and eat it cold. I wonder what that would taste like.

I'm cutting out cold cuts and stuff like that so I'd rather just have something with a whole grain, veggies etc. Maybe I can also bring some frozen fruit that I can eat as a snack after it thaws. It can help keep my food cool in the bag

 

[HarleyMom]

Hi Everyone!

I haven't been on for a couple days, so I hope everyone is doing ok! My DH is doing very well after his surgery on Wednesday - I wanted to thank everyone for their well wishes!

I was down 1.6 pounds for Friday's WI. I'm very happy with that! I didn't get my exercise in this week at all, so I'm glad to see any loss!

Here are a few recent QOTD's that I missed:

What are your vacation plans for this year?
Are you planning any big trips? My DS and I go to WDW every August. This year we're planning a 15 day road trip - 4 nights at Pop, 3 night Bahama cruise, and then 6 more nights at Pop (the rest is driving time). We usually do 10 nights, but I had to cancel a trip to see him in December (he was working at AK on the Disney College Program) - I had to cancel because of work. So, this extended trip is to partially make up for not being able to see him for Xmas.

Villian or Princess which are you? Depends on who you ask!
What is the character you most relate to? Hmmmm....this is a hard one - the first thing that comes to mind is Pocohontas for being a nature lover and outdoors person. And then Tink for her Fiesty-ness.


Favorite park: Animal Kingdom
Favorite ride at Mk: Splash Mtn.
Favorite ride at Epcot: Test Track & Soarin'
Favorite ride at MGM: Toy Story Mania! (I LOVE this ride!!)
Favorite ride at AK: Safari & Expedition Everest

and for our Disneyland friends:
Favorite ride at DL: Never been....maybe next year?
Favorite ride at DCA: n/a

Favorite snack: Rice krispie treats & brownies from Goofy's at DTD
Favorite people watching spot: along Main Street waiting for a parade
Favorite show: Fantasmic & Festival of the Lion King
Favorite parade: FAVORITE was Tapestry of Nations at EPCOT (still listen to the music all the time - gives me goose-bumps every time!) - also love Spectro!
Favorite character: Mickey, (just got my Mickey personalized license plates in the mail on Friday!! ) Tink, Goofy
Favorite restaurant: Boma
Favorite Resort: favorite stayed at is Pop - favorite to visit is Animal Kingdom Lodge
Favorite special event (MNSSHP, MVMCP, Night of Joy etc): never been to any
Favorite souvenir: I buy a watch every time, too!
Favorite place to shop: Goofy's Candy and World of Disney
Favorite country at EPCOT: hmmm....don't really have a favorite.

What do you do for a job, and does it help or hurt your weight loss efforts? I'm a Certified Professional Coder and work for a health insurance company. I have a desk job most of the time, so I get bored easily, and therefore, I tend to snack. I've learned to be prepared for those snacks and bring several with me every day.

 

[Debbie]

Monday QOTD: What do you do for a job, and does it help or hurt your weight loss efforts?

Elementary teacher, here. I'm on my feet most of the day with the grade 1's and 2's, and I always have hot tea/water and cold water on hand because schools are always dry (that's helpful). Also. I snack at recess (banana) and save something for last recess, too. So, foodwise, the job helps. Unfortunately, by the time the day is over, I am emotionally exhausted. I know that walking would help the exhaustion, but . . . Also, we have Wake Up Wednesday. I've been really good throughout January, not choosing much, and what I do choose is usually fruit, veggies, maybe a couple of crackers and some (less than an ounce) of cheese. Because of the daily routine, though, I find the weekend hard!

 

[HarleyMom]

Forgot to tell you that my b-day is Wednesday, and my DH bought me a Wii Fit and my DS gave me the Outdoor Adventure game for the Wii (got them both this morning since I had to shop for DH since he still can't drive). DS and I played for a long time this morning - boy, am I aching all over! But it's been a long time since we laughed that hard and made fools of ourselves like that! This will definitely be part of my every day workout!!

 

[mybestieismickey]

Saturday QOTD:

This will be spread across both WDW and DLR as I have been to both, but have spent way more time at DLR

Favorite park: Epcot
Favorite ride at Mk: Jungle Cruise
Favorite ride at Epcot: Mission Space
Favorite ride at MGM: Tower of Terror (way better than DCA)
Favorite ride at AK: Safari, but I've never been on Everest, so that may change in April

and for our Disneyland friends:
Favorite ride at DL: Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise, and Buzz Lightyear
Favorite ride at DCA: Toy Story Midway Mania

Favorite snack: Churro. Disney churros taste better than any others. And free tortillas at DCA. Maseca!
Favorite people watching spot: WDW: Hollywood Studios, the street on the way to Tower of Terror. DLR: Main Street just before the parade
Favorite show: Festival of the Lion King
Favorite parade: Parade of Dreams at Disneyland. It gives me goose bumps and makes my husband cry.
Favorite character: Minnie Mouse
Favorite restaurant: The Plaza Inn at Disneyland
Favorite Resort: I've never stayed on property, but from visiting, I like the feel of Boardwalk the best. And the the views from the Contemporary.
Favorite special event (MNSSHP, MVMCP, Night of Joy etc): MVMCP
Favorite souvenir: Mickey Ears, the sweater that my husband made me get on our honeymoon
Favorite place to shop: The Christmas shop at WDW Downtown Disney
Favorite country at EPCOT: America, Japan