Shelby--sending good thoughts your way for good test results. The waiting is so hard, I can only imagine.
Lisa--thanks for suggesting subsonic. I have it on now.I wish I could do it at work, but we have a pretty strict internet policy. Hope the doggie is doing better.
Yea for Thursday, Maria! Hope your run is great!
Thanks Cam! That was the perfect thing to say.I have been flirting with lower and lower numbers in my head, which is not a good thing. I am going to stick with the goal I set for now. I had a small aha moment about all this yesterday, which I'll save for another time.
Hope you have a great time at the concert!
Welcome Bill! I have found the more I post, the more I stay on track. Hang in there, you can do it!
Glad everything is fixed Tracey! Try to stay cool.
Hope today is better.
Today is a new day. Hope you are able to get back on track!
We are terrible about unpacking. It's not unusual for it to take several weeks for everything to get back to it's place when we get home.
My ds wore jammies until high school. Now he just sleeps in his boxers. Stay cool!
Here's to good weigh ins this week!
Eating out kills my weight loss. Even if I'm making reasonable choices, the salt is awful. Hope this week is better, but it sounds like you had fun with your DS!
Fingers crossed for "new" clippies!
Congrats to all the Losers--especially Tricia!
I start my off week today. They started interviewing to fill my position yesterday, so hoping to be in my new job and regular schedule in a couple of weeks! Mike and I ran after work yesterday--the temp at 6:15 was 95.We went slow--the slowest run since we've been running together, but I am happy to say we ran the entire 4 miles!!!! Felt like this was a break through, because we're training for the Wine and Dine, and there is a good possibility it will be HOT! We walked at the beginning and end for a total of 6 miles. Today I did strength and 3.2 on the elliptical.
QOTD--I love the music from Spectromagic--it's my favorite parade!
Hope everyone has a great day. I'll check back in later!
Hello Everyone! I feel SO FAR behind!We left on Friday and did not get home until late Monday. I spent Tuesday working on a million things I needed to get done and did not get on here. So now it is Wednesday and HERE I AM! I am not even going to try to go backwards with all the posts, I am just going to start fresh.
I have GAINED weight and am not real happy. I tried hard with prepping all the fruits and veggies for the weekend and felt that for the most part I did a good job. I did not expect to gain the 4 pounds that I did. I know that it is going to take a better dedicated plan and I just haven't done that yet. My exercising is really suffering and I need to get on it again. I did not even do the COW at all this week and I am the one in charge of that...what was I thinking?So, I am going to do some journaling tonight and get a new plan in place to motivate myself AGAIN. Do we all see a pattern here???
I feel like I am traveling in circles but at least I keep traveling and I am not giving up yet.
I need to finish getting all the COW records updated so if you did not reply for last week (COW 5), please send those numbers in. This was our LOWEST participation week with the COW so I am going to really encourage you all to take a new look at the COW when I post tomorrow.
It is good to be back and be our thread again because I am obviously going to need some support (and a good old kick in the behind) from all of you as I recover from the long holiday weekend!
Later -
Jen
Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite Disney song? You know the one that plays and you can't help but think of your last Disney vacation.
I also love the monorail warning, but "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" reminds me of Mickey's Philharmagic, which I LOVE!
Congratulations to all the losers this week, and especially to Tricia!
I do want to say (and not just because I didn't lose this week) Congratulations for everyone who is here/still here. Everyone is a winner just for making the commitment to this journey.
Shelby -- I'm sorry you have to wait for test results. Sending you lots of
Taryn - Congratulations on the new baby!!! There is nothing as wonderful in this world than a new little bundle!
Me? I'm hanging in. Nothing new. Saw the orthopedic specialist today and I'm still on crutches and in the brace, though the brace can now be set for 0--90 degree range of motion. I can also start PT on "land" instead of only in the pool. My formerly very pronounced and strong quad isn't "firing" right, so my running days are further off than I'd like to think.But, I am going to start trying to do more and see where that gets me. I'm not supposed to push it so much that my knee swells up but I am allowed to try to do whatever I can stand, pain-wise.
Maybe if I shake up my routine a bit my body will give up a pound or two.
Evening Everyone!
I feel so behind on the thread. I have read through, but that's the best I can do. The heat is wearing me out. I didn't sleep well last night because I kept waking up feeling really hot and now I'm exhausted. I even napped earlier today for over an hour!
Today was an okay day. I got up later than usual, but still with enough time to workout for 45 minutes on the Wii. I did 2 more 10 minute Free Runs this morning. I'm not sure if I'll do the same tomorrow. I may decide to sleep in and take the day off. Plus, I'll probably go to Zumba class tomorrow night. That or swim for at least 30 minutes, like I did this evening. I am determined to have a good loss this week. Thanks for all the cheering!
Eating today wasn't great. By falling asleep until my parents woke me up for dinner, I didn't get to make any requests. They were really sweet though and cut the fat off my piece of steak before they put it on my plate. Not sure why they served me, but I did appreciate it. I'm hoping all the exercise I did today plus all the water I've been drinking will help balance things out for the day. I really, really want to at least stay at the weight I was this morning for Friday's weigh-in. I should probably go drink a bit more water. I've already had 9 glasses for the day, but with this heat, another 1 or 2 shouldn't hurt.
Have a great day tomorrow!
Mickey's Philharmagic. I know we watched it 3 times on our trip, maybe 4. I daresay it's my favorite attraction in all of WDW! 
that spiel! (When we were looking into DVC, being on the monorail was a huge part of the draw to BLT. In fact, DH would have NEVER agreed to buy in if that property wasn't there.)
) I do this about every 3 months, Anyway, I got a lawn trash bag of trash out, cleaned EVERY drawer and her closet, reorganized her shelves and bulletin board, her hair accessories.... shampooed the carpet. OMG. I didn't do any other exercise, with all the running up and down the steps, and the 45minutes of pushing the shampooer... my arms are achy this am!
I am so sorry for you. You can do it though Taryn...you are a STRONG person who has accomplished so much here. It will not be easy but that is why we are all here for you!
I'm thinking running shoes though, not glass slippers.He's out there, just hang in there. Maybe a new pair of shoes would be lifechanging for you, too.
Meh, you just need a nice guy!
that is so true, and honestly what I would love to meet, but they all seem to be changing the toilet paper rolls for some other women already. I had it on tape, and found it at the library and made an illegal cd copy on my computer. It is a great cd.
Mike and I ran after work yesterday--the temp at 6:15 was 95.
Nice job!! I'm sure it's a relief to know you can do it since you never know how hot it will for the w&d. I will think of you when I feel like I can't run any further this morning. It's only 80 here so far and we'll head out in a few minutes. Whoo hoo!! Maybe you should buy some new shoes before your vacation. That is definitely a great motivator. Is he single too?I have to modify my response to part 2 of the COW this week. I just finished chatting on Facebook with my first "grown-up" boyfriend. Turns out he lives about an hour from Port Canaveral. We made tentative plans to get together to catch up the day before my cruise next year. Ummm, the last time he saw me I was 20 years old and weighed between 150 and 160. That's 50 to 60 pounds lighter than right now! Talk about motivation...
But he did cheer me up immensely, and I'm glad for that.
Now, I just have to remember our chat every morning when my alarm goes off at 6 am! I think that's just what I needed to get my butt outta bed!
"Talk" to you guys tomorrow!
Bree
Welcome back!! It is so hard not to fall off the wagon during all the fun events of summer. I know you can get back on track, and you will lose those pounds before you know it. The cow is such a great motivator too, and I'm determined to stick with it from here on out too. We can do this!!!I have GAINED weight and am not real happy. I tried hard with prepping all the fruits and veggies for the weekend and felt that for the most part I did a good job. I did not expect to gain the 4 pounds that I did. I know that it is going to take a better dedicated plan and I just haven't done that yet. My exercising is really suffering and I need to get on it again. I did not even do the COW at all this week and I am the one in charge of that...what was I thinking?
I need to finish getting all the COW records updated so if you did not reply for last week (COW 5), please send those numbers in. This was our LOWEST participation week with the COW so I am going to really encourage you all to take a new look at the COW when I post tomorrow.
It is good to be back and be our thread again because I am obviously going to need some support (and a good old kick in the behind) from all of you as I recover from the long holiday weekend!
Later -
Jen
Whoo hoo!! Have fun!!I am so excited, my 30 Day Shred arrived today so tomorrow morning, if you hear someone whimpering...that'll be me.
Got my DVD and my hand weights...I am READY!!!!!!!!
Definitely the margaritas at the stand in mexico, I think the strawberrry one is my fav. I had an awesome raspberry-rum frozen drink at Coral Reef that was delicious. I'll be taking notes on everyone else's drinks since august will be so hot, I'll need some relief.
I'm so sorry you are facing all this stress. It will be tough, but you will get through it. I'm sure you've thought of it all, but are there any other gymnastics parents you could maybe have take your dd one or 2 times a week? I'm also thinking, you should let the housework go. It will be for a short time, and if that is something you can handle, don't worry about the house. It's easier said than done sometimes. Hang in there, Taryn. We are always here to listen, so vent away. I'm sure you husband is upset too about having to put you through this, and not being able to help. Those men just want to fix everything, and make it all right, and he can't, so i'm sure he's just frustrated too. Hang in there. We are here for you.
An extra hug on your daddy, and knowing he would be able to help if he could. It's so hard. Have a great day!!
I can't imagine what you are going through. I have onlyl had to do the single mom type living for a week during the summer when life is easier. Could you find someone who can help with driving your daughter to gymnastics besides grandparents. Maybe someone from the class. I have never had to depend on grandparents since we are a distance from both. Good luck.
Taryn
It has been too hot here. We are a strange household. We have no air conditioners any where in the house. we do get by with a lot of fans. I think we would blow all electrical circuits if we put some in. We are also home all summer and we go in and out of the house all the time. It is just easier not to have them except for weeks like this.
But just picture herding around 8 80 year olds. One with a walker and one with a cane who is slower than molasses in january.
I needed that visual image for a laugh today!!!!! And I can NOT imagine no A/C right now, although our central air is only upstairs. Our downstairs stays fairly cool with fans, as long as I don't cook or do laundry! Great excuse! Thanks for the encouragement. Somehow, just putting it out there helped me not to stress as much!
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Often, I'll only take a sip or two and DH drinks the rest and then I eat the alcohol-infused pineapple. Oh, happy times!!! 
CC - you are doing great with your exercise! So proud of you, girl!
Jen - welcome back, hope you can get back to your happy place soon!
Bree- oh la la, a little rendevous on the calendar,eh? Sounds like a
great motivator, sorry you had so much trouble with the bank stuff.
Shelby - the good thing about Shred is that it's over quick! Hope you enjoyed it!
Pinkle - "You'll be in my heart" makes me cry every time I hear it!
Cam - congrats on the new range of motion! Be careful, don't push too hard! AND we
Where can I get a "por favor" ringtone? DH got the new hat with the saying on it, we
I LOVED READING YESTERDAY'S QOTD!
Today's QOTD: Lapu Lapu (fruity drink served in a pineapple) in Ohana. I'm sure you can walk up to the bar and get one. OH my goodness yum and strong!! (Dh likes them, b/c I drink it and get chill, and he can eat for hours without me bugging him!
Morning everyone! I worked in DD1's room from 9-3 yesterday.
I need to vent a bit, feel free to skip, but I am on the edge of losing it.
I shared last challenge that my Dh will have to go to 3rd shift for 3 months. Well, it starts Sunday. He came home and talked about it yesterday, and honestly, I lost it. I am VERY thankful he has a job, and they regard his expertise enough that they want him to do the training for the new 3rd shift they are starting. I am VERY thankful that it is only 90 days. I am VERY thankful that it is starting now, so at least a bit of it will be before I go back to work. (I start back on August 3, the kids come back August 11). I just need to keep telling myself the things to be thankful for, as I started the stress eating last night.
I am just feeling the stress that all of you single moms go through on a daily basis, but I honestly don't know how I will handle being totally responsible for getting DD2 to his parents before work(45 minute drive round trip, he usually takes her on their days as it is on his way to work), staying for 9 hours a week at gymnastics with the 1.5 hr. round trip drive, getting any housework done. I could do it, no problems, except for my Master's classes and the work I need to do! The mornings are my class work time, as is the time DD1 is in gymnastics, plus a night of classes. Hopefully my fall semester won't start until after Labor day, so it would only be one month of dealing with that.
Basically, he is trying to problem solve, but it depends a LOT on relying on other people, some of them I don't know! My mom can't do it, she can't drive at night, and my in-laws pretty much won't, they hate staying at gymnastics. My Daddy would have. He did a lot of pinch gymnastics driving for me. I miss him sooo much.
DH totally blew up at me, said he would look for a new job. I guess he overreacted as much as I did. He totally didn't get why I was stressed, then he just shut down and got all quiet and moody in a remorseful way, and refused to talk. It's not his fault, he didn't volunteer. But that didn't make it any easier. I hope he doesn't go to work and do something stupid today!
And in the really selfish back of my mind, I wonder how all this will effect my stress level, exercise, and posting time, which are all crucial to my weight loss.
Sorry for the book, I just need to vent, and you were a "captive" audience!
Too hot to run already! Sweat is pouring off me just sitting here! I don't know what we'll do today, it's our last "off day". My class starts tomorrow evening, DD goes back to gymnastics next week, I have a few extra workdays for curriculum development next week, DH will be on 3rd... Oh yay.
Have a great OP day everyone, stay out of the heat, and drink your water!
Taryn
Taryn
Haven't been on in a while. I will be on a lot starting tomorrow since I am coaching this up coming week.
It has been too hot here. We are a strange household. We have no air conditioners any where in the house. we do get by with a lot of fans. I think we would blow all electrical circuits if we put some in. We are also home all summer and we go in and out of the house all the time. It is just easier not to have them except for weeks like this.
Yesterday was a real trip for me. I took my parents to Stroudsburg Pa. Since my grandmother died my mother and her sister have gotten together for lunch once a month. It has expanded to include my father's sister and a cousin of my mother and then spouses or friends. Some times it includes my aunt's kids and grandkids.
My youngest sister was taking my parents for the year and a half she was unemployed. When she got a job last Aug a concern of a few of us was who was going to take my parents to this monthly meeting. One of my sisters owns her own business and she has been doing this for the past year. Since I am off during the summer I was going to volunteer to due Aug but I am taking a course. So I was aksed to do thismonth and my sister will take next month.
The restaurant they picked was undergoing renovations. they sent us to another one next door. That place told us that they couldn't fit 9 people so go next door which was really attached. They would not set up a table for us since the entire party was not there. When the rest of the party go there they wanted us to sit at bar stools. Picture 80 year olds trying to get up on bar stools, one of them weighs over 300 pounds. The waitresses were so unhelpful we decided to go to another restaurant across the street. I went ahead and talked to the waitress/hotess. She was so helpful. She asked a couple of guys who hadn't gotten their food to move so we could have too tables with a bench. She was great. My mother paid the bill and I wanted to give her a little extra. Let's just say I made her day because I gave her much more than I thought I was going to give her.
But just picture herding around 8 80 year olds. One with a walker and one with a cane who is slower than molasses in january.
Had yoga last night and it was a little different than I have been doing. Really worked some muscles last night but I forgot to take some advil before I went to bed.
Will be back later. Have a great day everyone.
It's going to be another hot one in Ontario. I am working 12hours today in the a/c.....I would much prefer pool floating.
they were HUGE!! Do you guys get a lot of big spiders???? (I know, silly question) Shelby -- Cannot wait to see your before and after pictures! I'll bet your "after" pics will be taken a lot sooner than you think.
It's something no one needs to see...trust me!!!
Hope you all have a great day!!! 
Big ole hugs for you.Yesterday I ran to the grocery store with the kids... it was 100 degrees out and my DS-5 was shivering. When we got into the store, I grabbed a thermometer and took his temp. It was 103. He felt bad all day so I took him to the immediate care after dinner... he has strep. I have to try to keep the little kids separated today because DD-3 has a history of febrile seizures when she gets sick.
Don't remember what it was called--but at the France kiosk, I think it was a cosmo slushie. Oh my goodness. Very yummy.
I agree with Kathy, men like to fix things and that's probably where your dh's frustration is coming from. Mike gets like that. As for the whole situation--I was supposed to go to grad school when my ds was a baby and then back to work. I had a really sick kid and a husband who works all the time. (Yesterday he was at work at 6:45am, home at 5:30, had a conference call at 8:00pm when we were at the ballpark and another one at 9:00 which he skipped--not everyday is like this, but we will have months at a time where he is very busy.) When ds was in preschool/early elementary DH worked 2pm to 2am M-F. We had no help except for friends who gave me a break sometimes. Anyhow, the point of all this is, you can't do everything. I couldn't do everything. I just couldn't. Your kids are only little for a short period of time and your health is too important, so those should be a priority. Can you take a break from grad school until things get back to normal? Can you hire a house cleaner to even come in every other week for a few months? Can you push your younger daughter in a stroller during gymnastics? maybe borrow a jogging stroller. At the end of the day, all you can do is the best that you can do. Hang in there.Tracey--that drink sounds pretty good!
I'm thinking running shoes though, not glass slippers.
You go girl--I would rather have running shoes and a good man who appreciates good running shoes! I hope you get in a run soon. I know how scary those high temps are. DS routinely ran 104-105 temps up until middle school. It had to do with his genetic disorder. He nerver had seizures, but he would start vomitting, and so could get no medicine down. People did not understand why we were so cautious about having him around anyone who might be sick. Hope everyone is healthy soon.
Yesterday I ran to the grocery store with the kids... it was 100 degrees out and my DS-5 was shivering. When we got into the store, I grabbed a thermometer and took his temp. It was 103. He felt bad all day so I took him to the immediate care after dinner... he has strep. I have to try to keep the little kids separated today because DD-3 has a history of febrile seizures when she gets sick.
Yesterday I ran to the grocery store with the kids... it was 100 degrees out and my DS-5 was shivering. When we got into the store, I grabbed a thermometer and took his temp. It was 103. He felt bad all day so I took him to the immediate care after dinner... he has strep. I have to try to keep the little kids separated today because DD-3 has a history of febrile seizures when she gets sick.
I haven't been running in almost three weeks. I couldn't run when my step-daughter was here because her mom accused me of using my step-daughter as a babysitter so I could run. So, I skipped running to keep peace between my husband, his ex-wife and their daughter. She is finally gone and I can start running again. I have 10 days before my surgery to run because I won't be able to run after my surgery for several weeks. I hope the weather cools down because this chick doesn't run if it is over 90 degrees.
My all time favorite show starts tonight. Big Brother 12. I cannot wait.
Taryn ~
Thursday's QOTD: What Walt Disney World Beverage is not to be missed? I'd like to broaden my horizons and I've heard mention of frozen Maragritas, what else is out there that you just can't pass up?
I hope DS is okay....not exercising after surgery is fristrating. Hang in there and watch what you eat!
That's a tough one. I don't drink alcohol (6 years, 8 months and 20 days) and I don't drink pop/soda/soft drinks... the iced tea at Disney is crap and the water isn't great either.
Good for you! I'm eating lunch (salad) before I have to get back to work. Exercising in the pool sounds like a better ideaOh no!! Hope he is feeling better and that your DD doesn't get it!!!
I just did the Shred. Oh my gosh, I'm sweating profusely but I feel GREAT!! Now I'm off to get more exercise in the POOL!!!
