WISH Away The Pounds No Excuses in November Challenge - Everyone Welcome!

[dreamseeker9]

QOTD:

I have also become a daily weigher, though I do always weigh as soon as I get up in the morning. I need to go back to weighing weekly.

That said, after a minimal loss last week, I lost 2.2 pounds this week - I'll take it!

 

[knewton64]

I nearly flipped when I saw what Ladybug is weighing this week !!
She is flirting now with a 3 pound weight loss!!

I am soooooooo proud of her....
and me too -


made goal this week.


My stats:

lost approaching 10 inches of my waist....
blood pressure = 112 /67
pulse = 57.


I am even gonna try Hula Hoop jumping rope this weekend.





T.T.F.N.
&
Cheers

 

[lisah0711]

Hi, everyone! I've been (mostly) reading along this past week...we had a great trip to WDW for the Food & Wine Festival and the Wine & Dine Half Marathon! Both DH and I ran the race. I had hoped to set a personal best - I didn't, but I'm overall quite happy with the race. I ran the race I should have run, given the course and the slightly warmer temps. It was a lot of fun, and I'm loving my new medal!

All that running and all that eating, and I'm down 0.8. I'll take it! Now to get on with the emerging holiday madness...

Sounds like a great time and a loss to boot!

Morning everyone just popping on for a quick minute to say my Hula Hoop/Jump roping is working in conjuction with my Zumba class and I am down 2.2 this week !!! I'll zip back in at Lunchtime.. Happy Friday Peeps!!

Congratulations on a great loss!

I try HARD to not let the scale (good or bad) rule my day, but sometimes it is tough. I definitely have come to terms with our relationship over the years!

It is true that relationship takes time.

well my absence in my habits of WISH and this challenge and i'm up this week!

Good thing the wagon is right here to pick you up, Molli. We all have off weeks. Climb back in and you will be ready to go.

QOTD:
My relationship with the scale is not a good one all the time! I have become a daily weigher. I am hoping to break this habit, I don't want to become obsessed with it!

I am a daily weigher myself but it is a lifelong habit and I don't get too worked up about daily fluctuations but pay attention to the long term trend. It helps.

QOTD:

I have also become a daily weigher, though I do always weigh as soon as I get up in the morning. I need to go back to weighing weekly.

That said, after a minimal loss last week, I lost 2.2 pounds this week - I'll take it!

Congratulations on a great loss!

I nearly flipped when I saw what Ladybug is weighing this week !!
She is flirting now with a 3 pound weight loss!!

I am soooooooo proud of her....
and me too -

made goal this week.

Two great losses this week with you and Ladybug! Let us know how you like the jump rope class.

I found the secret safe hiding place of the cranberry relish recipe so I will share here and paste in to the recipe thread.

Lucy's Orange-Cranberry Chutney recipe:
1 medium orange
1/2 cup orange juice (from the orange)
1 lb. fresh cranberries
2 cups sugar
1 medium clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup raisins (I use golden raisins)
1 whole stick cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup diced crystallized ginger
1/2 teaspoon liquid red pepper (Tabasco)
1 16 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained (I chop them up a bit)
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cut orange rind in slivers to make 1/4 cup. Combine slivered rind, orange juice, cranberries, sugar, raisins, ginger, curry powder, Tabasco, cinnamon & garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook uncovered over moderate heat until cranberries pop open. Add oranges and chopped nuts. Heat thoroughly then remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve hot or cold as a condiment. Important: Discard cinnamon stick and garlic after cooking.

This will last in the refridgerator for several weeks, if you can make it last that long. I have it on everything from meat to sandwiches and even on toast.

I am off to WW this morning and then a 6 mile run at the indoor track -- 72 laps. I tried a new Gentle Yoga class yesterday that I really loved. I might be able to run several miles but my strength and flexibility could use a lot of improvement.

I enjoyed coaching these past few days and turn the coaching hat over to Jillian, who I believe is making her coaching debut!

 

[dreamseeker9]

lisah, that cranberry relish recipe sounds delicious - thank you! I think I'm going to have to forward that to my brother and ask him to make it for Thanksgiving this year!

 

[lisah0711]

lisah, that cranberry relish recipe sounds delicious - thank you! I think I'm going to have to forward that to my brother and ask him to make it for Thanksgiving this year!

He could make it this week-end for Thanksgiving and it would be fine so that is one less thing to cook on the big day. I'm making mine this week-end myself. I serve it in a crystal bowl because it is such a pretty color. I hope that you enjoy it!

 

[Ohana 4]

So excited!!! Leaving this morning on our cruise! We will be back next Saturday! Weighed in this morning and I actually broke through my 157 slump and am now 156.8. I will be accountable and make sure I post my post-cruise weight for all of you here!

 

[DisneyJillian18]

Good Morning All!

I will be your coach for the next few days! I hope everyone is doing well this holiday season! I know personally I have been having a rough month in the loss category, so hopefully coaching will give me the boost I need to try harder this week!

On to the question of the day

QOTD:SATURDAY 11/16 If there could be a 5th Disney World Park what theme would you like to see? Would it be a fully extreme park or a combination like the other parks are now?

I went with a fun question for my first question, I will be back a little later today to read up on replies! Have a great Saturday everyone!

 

[pjlla]

well my absence in my habits of WISH and this challenge and i'm up this week!

Well... at least you can do the "equation" and see that skipping out on your good habits plus not posting here with us equals.... bad news on the scale. Come on back! We've miss you!

QOTD:
My relationship with the scale is not a good one all the time! I have become a daily weigher. I am hoping to break this habit, I don't want to become obsessed with it!

"They say that breaking up is hard to do.... now I know, I know that it's true...."

OKay... you are probably WAAAAYYY too young to know that song (Neil Sedaka), but you probably SHOULD break up with your daily scale habit if it is becoming an obsession and ESPECIALLY if it is determining your mood and/or eating habits for the day. Hide it in a closet or cupboard and only pull it out on weigh-in day!

QOTD:

I have also become a daily weigher, though I do always weigh as soon as I get up in the morning. I need to go back to weighing weekly.

That said, after a minimal loss last week, I lost 2.2 pounds this week - I'll take it!

WOOHOO on the 2.2 (Hey... that's a rhyme!!) !! WTG!

I nearly flipped when I saw what Ladybug is weighing this week !!
She is flirting now with a 3 pound weight loss!!

Maybe she should be our WISH mascot!

I am soooooooo proud of her....
and me too -

made goal this week.

My stats:

lost approaching 10 inches of my waist....
blood pressure = 112 /67
pulse = 57.

That is a GREAT BP!! And 10 inches??? Seriously?? WOWOWOWOW!


I am even gonna try Hula Hoop jumping rope this weekend.

T.T.F.N.
&
Cheers

It is true that relationship takes time.

AMEN!!

Good thing the wagon is right here to pick you up, Molli. We all have off weeks. Climb back in and you will be ready to go.

Yup.... saved a nice spot right here between Lisa and me!! (Okay... we need a "wagon" smilie.... but this is the best I could do for now.... I'm driving and Lisa called shotgun! )

I am a daily weigher myself but it is a lifelong habit and I don't get too worked up about daily fluctuations but pay attention to the long term trend. It helps.


As long as the daily weigh-ins don't become your "mood barometer" for the day, then it isn't a big deal!


I found the secret safe hiding place of the cranberry relish recipe so I will share here and paste in to the recipe thread.

Where was it??? Under the bed, behind the dusty board games?? In the bathroom closet behind the baby powder that has been there since 1998 and the shampoo no one uses because it smells like a pine forest? Maybe in the garage under the rusty hand saw that you only pull out when it is time to cut your Christmas tree??

Lucy's Orange-Cranberry Chutney recipe:
1 medium orange
1/2 cup orange juice (from the orange)
1 lb. fresh cranberries
2 cups sugar
1 medium clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup raisins (I use golden raisins)
1 whole stick cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup diced crystallized ginger
1/2 teaspoon liquid red pepper (Tabasco)
1 16 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained (I chop them up a bit)
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cut orange rind in slivers to make 1/4 cup. Combine slivered rind, orange juice, cranberries, sugar, raisins, ginger, curry powder, Tabasco, cinnamon & garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook uncovered over moderate heat until cranberries pop open. Add oranges and chopped nuts. Heat thoroughly then remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve hot or cold as a condiment. Important: Discard cinnamon stick and garlic after cooking.

This will last in the refridgerator for several weeks, if you can make it last that long. I have it on everything from meat to sandwiches and even on toast.

I'll be the first to say that I am not usually a fan of any sort of cranberry orange relish.... but this definitely sounds like an improvement on the traditional type my Mom (and previously my Grammy) makes.

I am off to WW this morning and then a 6 mile run at the indoor track -- 72 laps. I tried a new Gentle Yoga class yesterday that I really loved. I might be able to run several miles but my strength and flexibility could use a lot of improvement.

I enjoyed coaching these past few days and turn the coaching hat over to Jillian, who I believe is making her coaching debut!

Hope the 72 laps goes FAST for you! Love to hear more about the yoga.... starting to think that I MUST find a yoga class to start helping with the neck pain.

Thanks for all of your great coaching insights and questions!

So excited!!! Leaving this morning on our cruise! We will be back next Saturday! Weighed in this morning and I actually broke through my 157 slump and am now 156.8. I will be accountable and make sure I post my post-cruise weight for all of you here!

Have a marvelous, fabulous, fantastic, delightful trip!!

Good Morning All!

I will be your coach for the next few days! I hope everyone is doing well this holiday season! I know personally I have been having a rough month in the loss category, so hopefully coaching will give me the boost I need to try harder this week!

Congrats on making your coaching DEBUT!!

On to the question of the day

QOTD:SATURDAY 11/16 If there could be a 5th Disney World Park what theme would you like to see? Would it be a fully extreme park or a combination like the other parks are now?

I went with a fun question for my first question, I will be back a little later today to read up on replies! Have a great Saturday everyone!

Thanks for posting a FUN question for the weekend! I'm going to give it some real thought before answering!!


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Morning all! I was sitting around languishing this morning (headache/neck pain again today), but got a message that someone wanted to meet me to buy 2 pieces of the Fiesta Ware, so I dashed out the door to meet her.... at the local bakery! And I'm proud to say that I didn't even go in the bakery door!

Needed a comfort breakfast today, since I am dealing with neck pain again, so a toasted low carb roll with natural peanut butter and a half a banana really hit the spot!!

A NSV to report.... took DS to Five Guys (burgers and fries) for a treat last night and brought along .... a Chipotle salad bowl! Romaine, brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, mild salsa and guacamole (no dressing). Delicious, filling, healthy... and filled me up so much that I didn't even really crave the fries! (Although I must come clean and say that I have maybe 5-7 fries.... not bad!) I'm not a big meat eater, so the burgers don't tempt me, but there was a point in time when I would have eaten an entire serving of fries all by myself (and for anyone who isn't familiar with 5 Guys, the fry servings are HUGE!).

Nothing specific on the schedule today. We might look into going to the movies to see Thor, might burn some brush, and of course there is always housework, yard work, laundry, and cooking.

Off to refill my coffee cup and start this day moving along a bit faster!.......P

 

[araes2102]

Good morning all!

A friendly reminder that today is weigh in day so please PM those numbers to our lovely hostess, araes2102.

Which brings me to the QOTD for Friday, November 15, 2013: Do you get on the scale when it is likely to be lying to you? Do you feel that your relationship with the scale has changed over time?

Lisa for the weigh-in reminder! Everybody, keep sending in those weights! And great job to everyone for keeping at it!

As for the scale... I WANT to say my relationship has changed, but I don't think it really has. We see each other almost as much as before, it still disappoints me at times and I keep going back for the punishment. BUT I also don't rely on the answer the scale gives to determine my mood and I have really really tried to keep myself to weighing in once per week. And knowing that the scale doesn't tell the whole story. My doctor, whom I see monthly, has an awesome machine which measures how much fat and how much lean body mass I have. Can't "weight" to go back at the end of this month and see how much fat I have lost vs. just how many pounds.

 

[pjlla]

Lisa for the weigh-in reminder! Everybody, keep sending in those weights! And great job to everyone for keeping at it!

As for the scale... I WANT to say my relationship has changed, but I don't think it really has. We see each other almost as much as before, it still disappoints me at times and I keep going back for the punishment. BUT I also don't rely on the answer the scale gives to determine my mood and I have really really tried to keep myself to weighing in once per week. And knowing that the scale doesn't tell the whole story. My doctor, whom I see monthly, has an awesome machine which measures how much fat and how much lean body mass I have. Can't "weight" to go back at the end of this month and see how much fat I have lost vs. just how many pounds.

That "fat measuring" machine sounds neat! Wish I had somewhere I could go to do something like that! Sounds like a much more TRUE measure of health than just the number on the scale!

QOTD:SATURDAY 11/16 If there could be a 5th Disney World Park what theme would you like to see? Would it be a fully extreme park or a combination like the other parks are now?

I have been thinking about this, but I definitely don't have a GREAT answer.... which is why I will never be hired as an Imagineer I suppose.

Every Disney park that I have visited is special to me for something different. I love them all for different reasons. If I were to plan a park, I think I would want to include the things that I think of kind of "missing" from Disney.... like BIG thrill rides. EE and RnR are excellent... but not enough.

I can't even begin to imagine what theme they could choose for a whole new park! I would like more CHARACTERS! I hate that I have to constantly plan my character interactions, wait in line, get a Fastpass... and then get hustled along by the "handlers" when I just want a minute to interact and get a nice photo! I also wish they would bring out more characters. I have only ever had a chance to meet Jiminy Cricket once. I know that this year for the "Limited Time Magic" they have brought out some more obscure characters from time to time.... and I know that during the special hard ticket parties like MNSSHP they bring out other characters... but how about on a regular basis??

How about a park where you get a chance to ride a ride with the characters? I know in the past it has been occasionally done for special things, like MAW... but how cool would it be to ride the new Snow White coaster at MK with Snow White or one of the Dwarves... or with the Evil Queen??

Rambling here, I know. Obviously I have NO GOOD IDEA for another Disney park.... but when I come up with one, you all will be the SECOND to know.... I'll send the idea to Imagineering first... with the request that if they use it I get a free lifetime pass to that park!!

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Morning all! Cloudy and cool here this morning. DH and I cut and burned brush for about 4 hours yesterday. We got through a big pile, so that makes me happy. Just checked the fire pile and the ashes are just right for a morning S'more! JK!!

Debating about having my breakfast now or waiting for the men to get up and having breakfast together. Was originally planning to go to church, but my belly was feeling weird again this morning so I will stay home, close to the bathroom.

I'm debating about "giving" myself the day off from house chores and spending it scrapping. Maybe I'll see what the men have planned first.

TTYL..........................P

 

[lisah0711]

So excited!!! Leaving this morning on our cruise! We will be back next Saturday! Weighed in this morning and I actually broke through my 157 slump and am now 156.8. I will be accountable and make sure I post my post-cruise weight for all of you here!

Hope that you are having a blast on your cruise!

Good Morning All!

I will be your coach for the next few days! I hope everyone is doing well this holiday season! I know personally I have been having a rough month in the loss category, so hopefully coaching will give me the boost I need to try harder this week!

On to the question of the day

QOTD:SATURDAY 11/16 If there could be a 5th Disney World Park what theme would you like to see? Would it be a fully extreme park or a combination like the other parks are now?

I went with a fun question for my first question, I will be back a little later today to read up on replies! Have a great Saturday everyone!

Thanks for coaching this week, Jillian!

I would love to see a 5th park like Tokyo Disney Sea added to Orlando. I've never been to Tokyo but everything I've read about that park says that it is spectacular.

Love to hear more about the yoga.... starting to think that I MUST find a yoga class to start helping with the neck pain.

So sorry that your neck is giving you so much trouble, Pamela. You never appreciate how much you move your neck doing every little thing until it starts hurting. Here's some that it leaves as quickly as it showed up.

The yoga class was at my Kroc Community Center -- the same place where the track is. This particular class was Gentle Yoga which is about my speed right now. I started doing yoga when I was in law school and it was Iyengar yoga -- which is Hatha yoga with props. A lot of yoga classes are more intense now with a lot of flowing poses and ups and downs -- and more of a cardiovascular workout. I like to hold my poses longer and really relax into the pose. I will definitely try this class again.

This stretching routine developed by a yoga instructor for Real Simple showed up in my FB feed yesterday. http://www.realsimple.com/health/fi...tretching-exercises-00100000098867/index.html
I started to try it this morning but it is too interesting for the pets so I have to wait until some other folks in the house awaken and take the pressure off me!

Lisa for the weigh-in reminder! Everybody, keep sending in those weights! And great job to everyone for keeping at it!

As for the scale... I WANT to say my relationship has changed, but I don't think it really has. We see each other almost as much as before, it still disappoints me at times and I keep going back for the punishment. BUT I also don't rely on the answer the scale gives to determine my mood and I have really really tried to keep myself to weighing in once per week. And knowing that the scale doesn't tell the whole story. My doctor, whom I see monthly, has an awesome machine which measures how much fat and how much lean body mass I have. Can't "weight" to go back at the end of this month and see how much fat I have lost vs. just how many pounds.

Be sure and let us know how you are doing! Thanks for hostessing this month!

Have a great day all!

 

[DisneyJillian18]

I have been thinking about this, but I definitely don't have a GREAT answer.... which is why I will never be hired as an Imagineer I suppose.

Every Disney park that I have visited is special to me for something different. I love them all for different reasons. If I were to plan a park, I think I would want to include the things that I think of kind of "missing" from Disney.... like BIG thrill rides. EE and RnR are excellent... but not enough.

I can't even begin to imagine what theme they could choose for a whole new park! I would like more CHARACTERS! I hate that I have to constantly plan my character interactions, wait in line, get a Fastpass... and then get hustled along by the "handlers" when I just want a minute to interact and get a nice photo! I also wish they would bring out more characters. I have only ever had a chance to meet Jiminy Cricket once. I know that this year for the "Limited Time Magic" they have brought out some more obscure characters from time to time.... and I know that during the special hard ticket parties like MNSSHP they bring out other characters... but how about on a regular basis??

How about a park where you get a chance to ride a ride with the characters? I know in the past it has been occasionally done for special things, like MAW... but how cool would it be to ride the new Snow White coaster at MK with Snow White or one of the Dwarves... or with the Evil Queen??

Rambling here, I know. Obviously I have NO GOOD IDEA for another Disney park.... but when I come up with one, you all will be the SECOND to know.... I'll send the idea to Imagineering first... with the request that if they use it I get a free lifetime pass to that park!!

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Morning all! Cloudy and cool here this morning. DH and I cut and burned brush for about 4 hours yesterday. We got through a big pile, so that makes me happy. Just checked the fire pile and the ashes are just right for a morning S'more! JK!!

Debating about having my breakfast now or waiting for the men to get up and having breakfast together. Was originally planning to go to church, but my belly was feeling weird again this morning so I will stay home, close to the bathroom.

I'm debating about "giving" myself the day off from house chores and spending it scrapping. Maybe I'll see what the men have planned first.

TTYL..........................P

Loved your answer! I agree there should be more character time in the park! Most of my favorite memories of the parks are with characters who went above and beyond to make our meet up special and fun!
And maybe when you do think of a good park idea, grab me a lifetime pass as well!

Take the day off!! There is nothing wrong with just being "chill" for a day. It may be just what your body needs if you aren't feeling 100%

 

[DisneyJillian18]

Thanks for coaching this week, Jillian!

I would love to see a 5th park like Tokyo Disney Sea added to Orlando. I've never been to Tokyo but everything I've read about that park says that it is spectacular.

Thank you! I am really enjoying it so far!
That would be a great idea! I love the idea of Disney doing a park themed with water, but not a water park. If that made any sense!

 

[DisneyJillian18]

Happy Sunday everyone!

I hope your weekend has been great, if it was anything like mine, it went by too fast!!

But luckily I have Monday off as well! So I can enjoy my free time a little while longer!

Plans for today consist of some housework, joy! I finished my first two wreaths yesterday to put on Etsy. So hopefully I have time today to put them up!

I also would like to make time to take DB and I's Christmas card pictures! I've been dabbling with photography for quite some time, and I really love it! So here's to hoping they come out well!

I'll probably watch a little football today if I get the chance, DB has asked I cook him a spinach and artichoke dip for the game. That is one of my favorite unhealthy foods, so hopefully I am strong and don't take any!

On to today's question!
While I was fixing my first glass of water for today and I was thinking about a question I could asked. And low and behold, I am asking about water!
Drinking water is such an important part of our diets and most people do not get enough in! I drink about 10 cups of water on any given day, sometimes more! I have found I don't feel right if I don't get my 10 glasses a day in; I feel bloated and actually kinda crummy!

Do you get your daily recommended amount of water in? Or is this something you could work on? Do you think water is beneficial at all? Or could you do without it?

Be back soon for replies!

 

[Eliza32]

Hi Guys
I'm back from my 50th birthday weekend extravaganza!!!! Spent 2 days shopping for new clothes that fit, had lots to eat and drink that I shouldn't (the German markets were fabulous Magdalene, almost like the real thing), so I'm guessing I may have put a few pounds on this weekend!!!!
This morning I did my first ever 10K in 1:10:19...........and I ran the whole thing. Still can't believe it!!!!! It was fantastic being part of a 12000 strong crowd...will try and post some pics tomorrow if I can get photo bucket to play nice!

 

[pjlla]

Hi Guys
I'm back from my 50th birthday weekend extravaganza!!!! Spent 2 days shopping for new clothes that fit, had lots to eat and drink that I shouldn't (the German markets were fabulous Magdalene, almost like the real thing), so I'm guessing I may have put a few pounds on this weekend!!!!
This morning I did my first ever 10K in 1:10:19...........and I ran the whole thing. Still can't believe it!!!!! It was fantastic being part of a 12000 strong crowd...will try and post some pics tomorrow if I can get photo bucket to play nice!

Glad you had a wonderful birthday celebration and congrats on finishing your first 10K!!!..............P

 

[DisneyJillian18]

Hi Guys
I'm back from my 50th birthday weekend extravaganza!!!! Spent 2 days shopping for new clothes that fit, had lots to eat and drink that I shouldn't (the German markets were fabulous Magdalene, almost like the real thing), so I'm guessing I may have put a few pounds on this weekend!!!!
This morning I did my first ever 10K in 1:10:19...........and I ran the whole thing. Still can't believe it!!!!! It was fantastic being part of a 12000 strong crowd...will try and post some pics tomorrow if I can get photo bucket to play nice!

Great time for your 10K! I would love to see pics, sure hope it works for you!

 

[Flossbolna]

Happy Birthday Helen!!

And congratulations on that awesome 10k time!! Well done!!

What German markets did you visit? But I understand how detrimental those are for dieting!!

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Hy everyone, it seems ages since I last logged on to the DIS! And eating has been all over the place. But then this morning I finally decided to face the scale and it showed a small loss as compared to the start of the month. So happy. I have a very small goal for the month and now I am confident that I still have a chance to make it! That would be wonderful! I really really want to lose some more before Christmas!

I also did the first day of the 30 Day Shred today. I took pictures but forgot to measure myself. Will do that tomorrow morning. Would love to try to do the exercise before I head out to work, but am not sure what the people living below me will think when I start doing jumping jacks at 7am... I know that I can hear the kids living above me running now and then. So I guess I better do my exercise after work. It was a bit sad how weak I felt when I was doing it, I really lost all the form that I gained earlier this year...

Saturday QOTD:

I would love for Disney to build a version of Disney Sea at WDW. That looks like such a spectacular theme park! But then, I really would prefer if they would add attractions to the existing parks before they build a new one. On my last trip I really was a bit at a loss as to what to do at DHS and AK even though I really love these two parks. But both of them could do very well with another 4 or 5 attractions. Of course AK is getting Avatarland. Even though I am not at all excited about the theme, I do hope that they add somethings spectacular!

Sunday QOTD:

Usually it is no problem. I just have a one litre water bottle (my soda club) at my desk and continually our something into my glass. The water just disappears over time. I just need to remember to refill the bottle when I have emptied it. I do notice that if I forget to refill it and end up drinking too little over the course of a day, it usually leads to a higher weight the next morning on the scale.

 

[pjlla]

Okay all you Atkins/South Beach/low carb folks.... I'm trying a new PIZZA CRUST recipe tonight! If it is successful I'll let you know! It's baking right now. DH will be the "judge", but I may give it a small taste, just so I know. And NO it isn't one of those "cauliflower crust" or "make a pizza on a portabello mushroom" FAKE OUTS! This is a REAL crust!

BBL with results............P

 

[jillbur]

Morning everyone just popping on for a quick minute to say my Hula Hoop/Jump roping is working in conjuction with my Zumba class and I am down 2.2 this week !!! I'll zip back in at Lunchtime.. Happy Friday Peeps!!

Yay! Congrats on the loss!

Which brings me to the QOTD for Friday, November 15, 2013: Do you get on the scale when it is likely to be lying to you? Do you feel that your relationship with the scale has changed over time?

I get on the scale pretty much daily. It keeps me on track and I know when I need to crack down and get more serious.

Hi, everyone! I've been (mostly) reading along this past week...we had a great trip to WDW for the Food & Wine Festival and the Wine & Dine Half Marathon! Both DH and I ran the race. I had hoped to set a personal best - I didn't, but I'm overall quite happy with the race. I ran the race I should have run, given the course and the slightly warmer temps. It was a lot of fun, and I'm loving my new medal!

All that running and all that eating, and I'm down 0.8. I'll take it! Now to get on with the emerging holiday madness...

XOXO
Liz

Sorry you didn't set a personal best, but congrats on the run and the loss!

Morning all! Today's weigh-in wasn't quite what I was hoping for, but wasn't tragic. My stomach hasn't been totally "right" for about a week now and I thought that might have given me a boost in the "lose" direction, but alas, it wasn't to be.

Yesterday's headache is definitely improved today. Tried to sleep in a way as to not aggravate the neck, but it was tough.

Anyone doing anything special this weekend??? We might go see Thor. We were waiting until DS's new girlfriend was free to go with us, but she is busy again this weekend, so we may just go anyhow. Maybe she can go see Frozen with us during T.giving week when DD is home. In addition to the movie we will probably cut/burn brush and I'll probably be meeting up with a few local folks who are buying pieces of the Fiesta Ware I'm selling.

Well.... I'm having a hungry morning! I had a nice breakfast (nonfat greek yogurt with berries, rhubarb, and a bit of crunchies on top) at about 7:30 am and by 10 am I was STARVING! I splurged on a Vitamuffin, but that is not helping much! I'll try to hold off until at least 11:45 before I give in and have lunch! Anyone else ever experience being "extra" hungry sometimes??

Off to get some more laundry hung out!.................P

I hate hungry days. Usually there is no rhyme or reason for it, either! Did you go see Thor? How was it?

well my absence in my habits of WISH and this challenge and i'm up this week!

Me too We can do this! Let's kick next week's butt!

I found the secret safe hiding place of the cranberry relish recipe so I will share here and paste in to the recipe thread.

Lucy's Orange-Cranberry Chutney recipe:
1 medium orange
1/2 cup orange juice (from the orange)
1 lb. fresh cranberries
2 cups sugar
1 medium clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup raisins (I use golden raisins)
1 whole stick cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup diced crystallized ginger
1/2 teaspoon liquid red pepper (Tabasco)
1 16 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained (I chop them up a bit)
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cut orange rind in slivers to make 1/4 cup. Combine slivered rind, orange juice, cranberries, sugar, raisins, ginger, curry powder, Tabasco, cinnamon & garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook uncovered over moderate heat until cranberries pop open. Add oranges and chopped nuts. Heat thoroughly then remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve hot or cold as a condiment. Important: Discard cinnamon stick and garlic after cooking.

This will last in the refridgerator for several weeks, if you can make it last that long. I have it on everything from meat to sandwiches and even on toast.

I am off to WW this morning and then a 6 mile run at the indoor track -- 72 laps. I tried a new Gentle Yoga class yesterday that I really loved. I might be able to run several miles but my strength and flexibility could use a lot of improvement.

I enjoyed coaching these past few days and turn the coaching hat over to Jillian, who I believe is making her coaching debut!

This recipe sounds delish! Thanks for sharing. I do not enjoy running in the cold or on the treadmill, but 72 laps? Wowza! I hope it went well.

Good Morning All!

I will be your coach for the next few days! I hope everyone is doing well this holiday season! I know personally I have been having a rough month in the loss category, so hopefully coaching will give me the boost I need to try harder this week!

On to the question of the day

QOTD:SATURDAY 11/16 If there could be a 5th Disney World Park what theme would you like to see? Would it be a fully extreme park or a combination like the other parks are now?

I went with a fun question for my first question, I will be back a little later today to read up on replies! Have a great Saturday everyone!

Thanks for coaching! I love the WDW parks and think they balance each other out nicely. If I was going to add a park, I think I would add something with more animal shows, similar to Sea World. I think more animal interactive shows would be fun and it could still be Disney themed. And, I agree with adding more of a variety of characters. I will never get to meet the 7 dwarves and others that only show up for special events.

Morning all! Cloudy and cool here this morning. DH and I cut and burned brush for about 4 hours yesterday. We got through a big pile, so that makes me happy. Just checked the fire pile and the ashes are just right for a morning S'more! JK!!

Debating about having my breakfast now or waiting for the men to get up and having breakfast together. Was originally planning to go to church, but my belly was feeling weird again this morning so I will stay home, close to the bathroom.

I'm debating about "giving" myself the day off from house chores and spending it scrapping. Maybe I'll see what the men have planned first.

TTYL..........................P

Well, how did you spend the day? I hope you got to relax and scrap

Do you get your daily recommended amount of water in? Or is this something you could work on? Do you think water is beneficial at all? Or could you do without it?

Be back soon for replies!

I do not always drink enough water, but on those days I feel cucky. I always feel better when I drink more water. This week I definitely drank too much Diet Coke, so I am not having ANY this week. ANY. It's going to be water, tea, and occasionally a coffee for me.

Hi Guys
I'm back from my 50th birthday weekend extravaganza!!!! Spent 2 days shopping for new clothes that fit, had lots to eat and drink that I shouldn't (the German markets were fabulous Magdalene, almost like the real thing), so I'm guessing I may have put a few pounds on this weekend!!!!
This morning I did my first ever 10K in 1:10:19...........and I ran the whole thing. Still can't believe it!!!!! It was fantastic being part of a 12000 strong crowd...will try and post some pics tomorrow if I can get photo bucket to play nice!

I'm glad you had a great birthday! And, congrats on the 10k. You should be so proud of yourself!

Okay all you Atkins/South Beach/low carb folks.... I'm trying a new PIZZA CRUST recipe tonight! If it is successful I'll let you know! It's baking right now. DH will be the "judge", but I may give it a small taste, just so I know. And NO it isn't one of those "cauliflower crust" or "make a pizza on a portabello mushroom" FAKE OUTS! This is a REAL crust!

BBL with results............P

Sounds good. Can't wait to hear how this turned out.

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I hope everyone is having a good weekend. We are enjoying ours. I went to dinner with friends on Friday night. It was so nice to chit chat with girlfriends and just relax. Yesterday, I went to DS7s indoor soccer from 8-9:30, dropped him off at home, ran to the grocery store, came home and unpacked groceries, ran to the video rental store to get DSs video games, went to DS10's soccer game from 1-2, came home, ate dinner, and went back to soccer to watch the U12 girls team from 6-7. It was crazy busy, but fun, too. Oh, and when I got home, I was so super excited to spend my Saturday night watching videos online and taking a test so I can administer the PA state tests. Yay! Today, we just relaxed after church. I'm trying to catch up here and then I need to clean up the kitchen and pack lunches for tomorrow.

I'm going to try to check in as much as possible this week, but it's a busy one. I cannot wait until I have 6 days off for Thanksgiving. I need a break! Anyhow, have a great night and stay healthy

Jill