Biggest Loser--SUMMER 2011 Challenge for Losers & Maintainers!

[SettinSail]

My exercise plan is:

tu/th/su -- jog 3.1 (5K) I'm a very slow and careful jogger
mo/sa -- elliptical for 45 minutes, a different pattern each time
Wed/Fri -- one hour yoga class

I also do a ton of walking in my every day activites and I have to walk up 2 flights of stairs to get to my apt and down 3 flights of stairs for every load of laundry (in the basement). Life has been very disruptive lately and I have not been faithful to my exercise plan. Very timely QOTD for me!

Taryn - SO good to hear from you!!! You are missed! Could you just check in a couple times a month until you're finished with classes? Love to keep up with you and the girls. I am moving back to NC at the end of June!

Lindsay - congrats to your boys What an awesome award to earn, I would be so proud. I hear you on the dance recitals. I have not missed being unable to attend my neice's for the past couple years

BronxNancy - I would be excited to go into Manhattan even for a Dr appt Hope Thomas is on good behavior for you today

Sue - Welcome Back!!! Will you do a Trip Report? Would love to hear all about the Dream!

Trina - Your dogs are so cute! Love their costumes!

Dona - I was also feeling off this morning. Hope your day got better

Hello to everyone else

So, I was feeling all funky-monkey this morning and snuck back to bed after DS left for school and DH left for work at 7:30. I closed all the windows against the street noise and turned on the window unit A/C in that room which we RARELY EVER do! It's the only A/C we have in the whole apt. I only had to leave it on for about 30 minutes and the room was FREEZING! Then a heavy rain started falling and I slept great until 10:45!!!
What a nice treat. Trying not to feel guilty about it. I still feel a little blue. I just don't want to do all the things I need to do to get ready for our move. I'm in denial. Don't feel like exercising today. I'm giving myself the day off but will need to be careful with eating. So far I've had a bowl of Special K with raisins and milk and a piece of leftover pizza from last night.

I hope you all have a great day

Shawn

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

So, we're back. The cruise was great DS had the best time out of all of us. DH who can be a pain during vacation was so so. He kept saying he was disapointed with the ship, which was aggrevating, but at least I wasn't at work.

Glad you had a nice time and I bet the ship was great.

Inspirational Quote 6/6/11

Success is a staircase, not a doorway



Tell me your interpretation of this quote.

I would say this means that success isnt easy and you have to work for it.

Hey everyone! Miss me?

Hi Taryn! Im so excited to hear from you. I hope you find time once school is finished to join us. We need you as much as you need us.

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

My plan is to run 3-4 times a week and do the P90X yoga video 2 nights a week. Well see if this gets me going.....


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Good Morning!!!!!!

Its my week off. I was excited getting up today until I realized TOM has made a visit. ughhh I mean really!!!!! and my dh wanted to know what my problem was today.

I will try to not let it rain on my parade.

I will take Ryan to school shortly and then come home and clean up our basement. I have 2 1/2 hrs before needing to pick him back up so hopefully I can get it pretty straightened. It is our computer area/laundry room/ and toy/play area so its gotten a bit cluttered and messy. We have the oil guy coming later and I would be embarressed if he saw this place right now.

My plan for today:

Make the beds....DONE
Do the dishes......
Clean the basement.....
NO Soda....................
Run 30-45 min............

I will let you know how I do.

 

[sahbushka]

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?


http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=86

I have been having a hard time getting to the gym in the evenings with all of the kids activities and my matron of honor duties for my friends wedding coming up in 3 weeks so my plan is to take my work out clothes to work and try to get 40 minutes or so during my lunch break to make up for not getting to the gym those evenings.

Later,
SarahMay

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

I missed the weekend QOTD so I will get back to you all later
My exercise plan is usually an hour at the gym or at least 2 miles outside. The weather has been pretty nice here over the past few days but I have used them to plant flowers and clean before it gets hot again the middle of the week. This means exhausted me and no energy to do a proper work out.

Back on the wagon today with strength training and a short walk outside!

Inspirational Quote 6/6/11

Success is a staircase, not a doorway

Tell me your interpretation of this quote.

Success can not be attained in one day, one week, one month, one year. You must make the climb, because the success is so much sweeter from the top step!

Hey everyone! Miss me?


I love you all so much!
Taryn

Come back!! Your schedule sounds crazy, but what I have realized is that this group of friends are the one "calm" in my day. I can vent about things, just write out my thoughts, or have my own pity party. No matter what, I get a hug and the knowledge that people are there to support me!! Check in when you can

Just got off the phone with my mom. She was quite down this morning and missing my girls. She loves the Lady stuffed dog we sent her. She slept with it on her chest last night. With all the medication she forgot my husband's name and got all upset and I told her that she has to stop worrying about all that. She was on the phone a lot yesterday. She said she never realized how many friends she had! And I said, I knew you had them all. They are making sure she doesn't get any blood clots and have her legs moving and give her a shot everyday.

TTFN

Trace, you are the BEST! It is you who is keeping things in perspective for your mom! You are an Hang in there!!

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Happy Monday!
My students graduated yesterday!! It was so beautiful, touching and yes, I did cry! Thank God the weather was cool and cloudy...we wear heavy robes with academic hoods and a mortar board for the ceremony.

I got a great deal accomplished this weekend - deck flowers are all planted, trash and recycling taken out to the dumpsters, laundry done (not yet put away), grocery shopping done (even if it was at 10pm last night), and dining room table cleaned off . I was able to do a lot of research on gluten and what it means to be gluten free (recipe sites and such). I've been off gluten (for the most part) for 2 weeks and I feel really good! Still caffeine free as well. Soda went a few months ago so I switched to seltzer, but now I am switching to water. Baby steps!!

Back to the gym today and have stayed OP thus far (brown rice crispies with skim milk and a hard boiled egg for breakfast) and I brought a Lara bar for snack.

Make great choices my friends!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning everyone.
It's so great to see such an active group, and even though I don't have time to respond to everyone I'd like to, I love reading every post, and being inspired, and knowing how much support and friendship is here.

Who was just saying they cry a lot? I right there with you. I'm feeling a little emotional, and I was so blessed with a good relationship with my mom, though we had our moments, and when I read about the struggles some of you have with your moms, it makes me so sad, and I just want to go to them and shake them and make them appreciate the beautiful women you are and how lucky they are to have you as their daughters.

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

I do. It's on my fridge and goes to the 5k next wed. It's just a calendar, with check boxes for 2 short runs, 1 long run, and 2 cross trainings per week. I will make another one like it to go into the end of september and my next half.

Im glad michael still had fun. The sad part is the kid who's turn got skipped probably didnt. It does change alot as the kids get older and I am just saying this from experience. I remember when I played pee wee softball it was so fun and everyone got to play all the positions and everyone batted. Then I moved up and got older and I can remember clearly one game I was playing first base and I missed the ball that was thrown to me and a run scored. The coach who was my friends dad reemed me a new one and was screaming in my face. I remember tears just rolling down my cheeks and I just wanted to run to my mom. I was in 7th grade. It only got worse as I got older and sadly you become used to the yelling and the pressure.

I am so nervous for this stuff when ryan starts football in August. Ive heard the coaches forget how young they are. My dh says if he is going to play football he will need to learn how to deal with this because its just how it is.

It is really sad it get so serious so young,and I know it's only going to get worse. Awful your coach screaming in your face. Our coaches only seem to scream at their own kids. I've been feeling bad about it, and talked to michael about it, and he seem to feel the kids all are having fun. We'll see how tonight goes.
Michael wants to play football too, so I've sent a few emails to find out about practice, and to say that we have vaca at the end of august so he'll miss 2 weeks practice, and this is part of the email I got back.

My summer workout starts at 6pm and we start the last week in July. No problem with vacation at this age as they are all just learning the sport. My basic feeling is they are young only once and families should enjoy their vacations as it only last a few years..... If you have any further questions just let me know.

So that makes me feel better. They got to enjoy it especially at this age, if they're going to continue. I hope Ryan enjoys football. Michael seems to love most sports, so I think I need to realize that sports may take over our lives from here on out.

We had a fun day. It started with the end of the year award ceremony at sunday school. My boys both got the Best Sharer's award.

Aw, so sweet. You must be so proud.

So, we got back last week then had to leave for NH, because DH's grandmother had passed away and her service was yesterday.


All in all vacation was good. I ate way too much, had a lot of yummy drinks and a great time.
Kathy are you doing any of the family festival activities? We'll be away the weekend of Endicot Park day for my niece's recital , but I'd love to meet up.

Welcome back Sue. Glad you had a fabulous vacation. Sorry about dh's grandmother. We do some of the family festival week, most always oldies night, and we have a pre-fireworks party on the 3rd, so if you go down the park at all, you should stop by. It will be my day off track, the blenders are going and the neighborhood is pretty crazy. We're just 2 streets up from the park. We'll definitely meet up soon.

Inspirational Quote 6/6/11

Success is a staircase, not a doorway



Tell me your interpretation of this quote.

If you want to succeed, you need to put in some effort and work. It's worth the effort if it's worth attaining.

Hey everyone! Miss me?

I love you all so much!
Taryn

We'd love to see you more often, Taryn, whenever you have a chance to pop in. Though on busy mornings, I'd kill for one of your synopses of the past few pages of posts. Hope things settle down soon, and the girls enjoy their ball season.

I'm feeling really relieved right now because I was able to renew my drivers' license online. I don't know why the eye test makes me so nervous, but it does. Now I don't have to worry about it for another 5 years My stress level has already gone down for tomorrow.

Whoo hoo. And you get to look younger still in your pic.

ioh, guess what! i am pretty sure i'm feeling the baby fluttering! a little here and there. it could be gas though. i have an ultrasound on wednesday and i think i will be able to see if it's a girl or a boy

Aw, how cool. Isn't it amazing. You are doing fabulous with the exercise, being pregnant, and having a 2 year old. I am so impressed.

I really got inspired!!! I started a journal on WISH and in the last couple of days things have come together. I am going to just copy what I wrote, as I am so excited about this, it is a bit long though...
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Vija, you are so inspiring to me too. You can do this, one day at a time, and so can all of us. Your excitement is contagious.

I will get to replies later im at work on my phone but I jus had to stop by and announce my good news! I will be registering for my first 5k tonight!!! Its sunday sept 18 so it give me a little over 9 weeks to prepare!! Im so excited and proud!

congratulations!!

I broke my goal into 6 chunks:

1. Lose 2.4 lbs. This puts me at 30 lost in total and BMI reduced to 32.

2. Lose 4.6 lbs. This puts me into a new decade on the scale

3. Lose 7.4 lbs. This is 35 lbs lost in total.

4. Lose 8.4 lbs. This is BMI reduced to 31.

5. Lose 10.4 lbs. This is a new 1/2 decade

6. Lose 12.4 lbs. This is 40 lbs lost in total
We found with youth sports that some seasons were great, some not so great, some coaches were fair and some were awful but baseball was definitely the worst for some reason. You really have to speak up if you are not happy with things. It may or may not help but better to speak your mind. (sounds like Michael is getting plenty of playing time) Some of our coaches played DS like a superstar and others wanted to stick him in the OF or sit him out. I always hated that DH was never able to help with coaching since he travelled so much with his job. Hope you have some better games coming up Glad to hear Michael is getting his playing time and good positions and glad that you are noticing ALL the kids as well!

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Love your goals, shawn, and how each one means something more than just the number.
Thanks for the baseball support. I just want all the boys to have a good time, and do their best. That's what it's supposed to be all about, right.

thursday i'm going to take thomas up to some talent agency. people have been saying he should model for a long time so i figure i'd see if he really is cute or if people are just being nice!

That should be fun. I'd like to hear how it goes.

I feel like the totally mia coach this week. We got a ton done this weekend. So that's good. Our yard is looking pretty good.

You are a wonderful, inspiriring coach, and by the activity on the thread, you're doing just fine. Glad you were so productive.

So, I was feeling all funky-monkey this morning and snuck back to bed after DS left for school and DH left for work at 7:30. I closed all the windows against the street noise and turned on the window unit A/C in that room which we RARELY EVER do! It's the only A/C we have in the whole apt. I only had to leave it on for about 30 minutes and the room was FREEZING! Then a heavy rain started falling and I slept great until 10:45!!!
What a nice treat. Trying not to feel guilty about it. I still feel a little blue. I just don't want to do all the things I need to do to get ready for our move. I'm in denial. Don't feel like exercising today. I'm giving myself the day off but will need to be careful with eating. So far I've had a bowl of Special K with raisins and milk and a piece of leftover pizza from last night.

Sounds like you need the morning to rest. Enjoy your day off, guilt free, and do something nice for yourself. I hope all goes smoothly these last few weeks in germany.

My plan for today:

Make the beds....DONE
Do the dishes......
Clean the basement.....
NO Soda....................
Run 30-45 min............

I will let you know how I do.

It' vacation, not much time in there for Lindsay. You deserve a little.

Running late. Have a fabulous day!!

 

[lovetoscrap]

Haven't been able to be around the last few days. I got contacts last week and while I love them for general use I can't read and use the computer. Not sure how this will work out. I got up this morning and decided to just wear my glasses since I have a bunch I need to get done on the computer today. I was also excited to realize I have NOTHING on my calendar for today. Put on my comfy stay around the house clothes, didn't do my hair, no make up and feeling good. Then I remembered that we have Swim Team practice. Not in the mode of practice every day yet. So I guess I will change before I go out, put a hat on and figure with my sunglasses no one can really see if I have makeup on anyway!

I am guessing that I need to get my weight sent in? I need to read back and see. I have been sort of going up and down a pound. Eating well enough to not really gain, but not enough to get the next pound or two gone for good. I really would like to have 10 more pounds gone before we go on our cruise but I don't think that will happen. I don't think I can be disciplined enough to actually lose 2 pounds a week for the next 5 weeks. Then again I may use the fact that I need to exercise as a good excuse to get out of the house without my kids for an hour or so each day. I love my girls with all my heart but all day for 2 1/2 months gets very, very long. . . Hard to believe I actually homeschooled them for almost 3 years!

We had a very busy week last week and then stayed busy all weekend. My inlaws are visiting this coming weekend so I need to clean house. We lost both of our first 2 fish in our salt water aquarium (nemos ) and that was a bummer on the weekend. We lost the first one a few weeks ago and the 2nd one yesterday. Now DH is worried about getting more-- he took it very hard.

Going to go and try to read back at least some of what I missed and have a ton of things I need to get done today. I will try to be back later.

 

[bellebookworm9]

Success is a staircase, not a doorway

To me this means that success is not easy. Opening a door is simple and you just walk right through. But with a staircase, you have to put in effort to make it work. You try to reach the top, but there's always the chance you'll get stuck or fall backwards. But it's a great feeling when you finally make it to where you want to go!

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

Not a full out plan. However, I do want to exercise for about 30 minutes 5-6 days a week, and get that 45 minute challenge in as well. I have a plan for the week but it got messed up due to uncooperative weather.

But I have a Wii with the sports disc, a treadmill, and about 17 various workout videos (Leslie Sansone walking, Susan Powter aerobics/ stretching, some yoga movies) and I hope to use all of them at some point this summer. I'm going to check the library for Zumba videos as well.

Plan for today is to study throughout the day for a few hours for the GRE. We are going to Target and Wegmans for groceries and household items (possibly a new suitcase for the trip ). I'm mowing the lawn at some point and will probably play with the Wii.

 

[trinaweena]

It's going to be a rough day. I'm working 12-9 and planning meals is really difficult when you don't know when your breaks are! I had a big breakfast so hopefully i wont feel hungry and i tried to keep it healthy (eggs with spinach and salsa, a piece of toast and one sausage link) and im cooking a chicken breast to put on my salad for lunch/dinner. Other than that it will be snacks and maybe a healthy choice soup when I get home tonight at 9...it's gonna be really tough not to just go to taco bell! I'll need all the strength i have to get through this long day!

 

[Zhoen]

Sunday, 5 June, QOTD: Do you have a plan in place to deal with weeks when you may not loose or days when you just fall off the wagon?

Nope, and I need one. I beat myself up (figuratively) when I have a bad day/week. Today I weighed in for WW, and my weight for them was a loss since I signed up last Wednesday, but the same as my BL weight from Friday. I was actually UP a pound Saturday, for unknown reasons... and all of that made me feel lousy... Luckily, the WW wagon is hard to fall off of, because you have the flex points. I try not to use them, so that if I do have a "moment." It's not a week breaker... If I have a week where things are really off, or I don't lose, I usually just try harder the next week... but it's still a lousy feeling.

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QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

Nope, I need one of those, too. Tomorrow I go back to the PCM to see what exercise they will clear me for now. She's kind of heartless, so she'll probably ask why I'm not running marathons yet...

I made the bed and cleaned the sink yesterday. For the record, my sink doesn't shine, it's just too old. And my bed doesn't stay made... hubby's a shiftworker and a bedbug... he likes to get under the covers when he watches TV or plays videogames...

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

I do -- it's a spreadsheet with workouts planned from May through August Generally I run 3M twice a week, 4M twice a week, and then one long run (I'm currently ramping back up to 10M, so for the rest of June it's 7, 8, 9). I have two rest days. In weeks where I only have one rest day, I run 2M on the other day. I know I need to add weights in, I've just never been successful in sticking to them. I'd like to get yoga in, too, but since it's not offered at work anymore, it's going to take more effort on my part to find a class that's a good fit for me.

I got up and ran 3M this morning, and it was as wonderful as Saturday was awful -- I felt like I could do anything! I was running strong, I felt good, and I was going at a good clip for me -- I finished in under 34 minutes. It was a great start to my day!

Taryn -- Absolutely wonderful to hear from you, I hope you will check in as you can! That is a heavy class load you are carrying, my friend

Trina -- I'm with you, long days are the pits! I have all my food with me for the day, and I just tend to eat what I can when I can on those types of days. It's not great, but it's better than making a run for the border

Kathy -- I agree with you about appreciating your family while you have them. My MIL passed in 1999, and my mom passed in 2002. I realize now how very fortunate I was to have these wonderful, loving, kind women in my life. They were such great role models for me, and the unconditional support I had from my mom is priceless. Sometimes when you don't have that in the family you are born (or adopted!) into, you have to go out and make it with a community of friends. I hope all the ladies here will feel the support and draw strength from it.

Karen -- I spent Saturday afternoon weeding my rear retaining wall. It's planted with some lovely landscaping, and with all the rain we've had, I had a ton of volunteers sprout up to some scary heights. I know I didn't get all the little ones, but the massive weeds are gone. I hope your flowers have created a beautiful area for you to enjoy!

SarahMay -- Working out on your lunch hour is a great strategy! I try to get out for a walk at lunch whenever the weather permits. It's a bonus because I'm on the 4th floor of a bldg without an elevator, so that means extra stairs for me!

Shawn -- I don't blame you at all, I would be pretty ambivalent about leaving Europe, too! But won't it be fun to be home for the 4th of July (assuming you are?)!

Lindsay -- I did the oil clean out shuffle last week! Now the laundry room looks great, but the drop down desk just outside is covered in an amazing variety of items

BronxNancy -- How exciting to have your ultrasound! Do you want to know the gender or be surprised?

Rose -- Coaching over the weekend is hard. Thanks for putting up QOTDs to keep the discussion going!

Ok, gotta get back to the work I'm supposed to be doing -- everyone have a great day!

Maria

 

[tinkerbellang]

I love this group so far! You are just what I needed for support! Someone to cry on their shoulder, to share and to encourage! Thanks to all!

My exercise goal is to walk a minimum of 4 days per week 3.5 miles or 1 hour and 2 times a week doing a strength training video - I love the oldies but goodies - I have the "fanny lifter" and The Firm videos from years ago - but they have worked for me in the past. My hubby is going for P90X - and I think that's too much for me right now, but . . . .

I'm not quoting, but hopefully you know who you are . . .

Someone mentioned the body bugg - I WANT ONE SO BAD!! Maybe I ought to make that one a reward for a goal!

Free dining - I've always gained weight on free dining - so we've decided IF we get to go back this September (my favorite time to go) then we will not do free dining, and eat mostly counter service. It should save us money, and calories. I've already picked my foods and calculated calories - anything to dive into the DIS and other Disney websites!

I was down another pound this morning from Friday - which is great for me - normally I gain on weekends. My goal for the next 2 weeks is to eat clean - no processed foods. Which also means no eating out, so I have to plan my meals! Our lives are so hectic but actually my schedule is not bad for the next two weeks, so hopefully I can stay on plan! Currently snacking on 1 cup of apples and strawberries!

I didn't get my walk in this morning - and it's too hot to walk at lunch unless I go to the gym. So - - - what to do, what to do . . . !

Everyone have a great day! Take one step at a time, one hour at a time, one day at a time . . .

Angie

 

[Connie96]

QOTD Sunday, June 5
So, I think everyone has some great goals. But as I have learned the hard way, things don't always go exactly as planned. The hardest thing about healthy living in my opinion, is just staying on the wagon. Do you have a plan in place to deal with weeks when you may not loose or days when you just fall off the wagon?

Even if I overeat, I will only fall short of the goals I've set for myself if I don't record it. As long as I record it and acknowledge it, I consider myself still "on plan" regardless of what I eat. For instance, I had a particularly high calorie count yesterday, but I didn't feel like I was "off the wagon" because I did record it all, so there was no guilt and no self-loathing. That's my strategy - Just acknowledge it and keep on truckin'.

Oh, I did come up with a new rule yesterday: If you're gonna go overboard at lunch, be sure you have a solid plan on-board plan for dinner.

I will get to replies later im at work on my phone but I jus had to stop by and announce my good news! I will be registering for my first 5k tonight!!! Its sunday sept 18 so it give me a little over 9 weeks to prepare!! Im so excited and proud!

Super cool! (And, I'm so glad your fella is supportive of your running goals!)

Oh I should add I was drinking about 4 lg Mc's cokes a day and I cut them out last week. The headache is gone and this is the first of many changes in my life.

My DH dropped about 40 pounds one time JUST by cutting back on the Dr Pepper from an all-day habit to one 16oz bottle each morning and water for the rest of the day. Now that you're past the headaches (that part is tough!!) you'll do great! Way to go!

Hey everyone!

Well, hey there Taryn!! You are one busy lady but, I hope you can visit often. (And get yourself feeling better soon, too!)

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

Not really. I want to get 2 hours per week, but with being on crutches right now, my options are limited. I swam a bit yesterday, but I did more floating than swimming. Until I can run again I just feel like everything costs too much - I'd have to join a gym or buy an elliptical or get a real bicycle (I have a stationary bike but I have grown to hate it over the past 6 months and I would much prefer to be outside). I just want my stupid hip to heal and get out of my way!

I have the "fanny lifter" and The Firm videos from years ago - but they have worked for me in the past.

I have a shelf full of The Firm videos. And speaking of "oldies", my favorite video is still "Buns of Steel 3". I have had that tape for 18 (yes, *18*) years! I'd love to buy it on DVD but it's so old I can't find any evidence that it was ever released on DVD. Any time that I get it out and decide to use it I'm always afraid that it will break. But, it's still a great work out!

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Alright, I've seen a few other TEXANS on this thread. I'm in Waco, where are y'all??

And... My Fitness Pal folks? If you do friendships on MFP, I'm connie96 there too. Look me up if you like.

Happy Monday, y'all!

 

[tinkerbellang]

Oh, Connie - you reminded me of the other thing - I use the Calorie Counting app for Android from Fatsecret.com! I love it. It has so many restaurants and name brands of food in it already - and love the Bar Code Scan option! So easy to track my food.

Angie

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

So, I was feeling all funky-monkey this morning and snuck back to bed after DS left for school and DH left for work at 7:30. I closed all the windows against the street noise and turned on the window unit A/C in that room which we RARELY EVER do! It's the only A/C we have in the whole apt. I only had to leave it on for about 30 minutes and the room was FREEZING! Then a heavy rain started falling and I slept great until 10:45!!!
What a nice treat.

oh that sounds like an amazing treat. I think I may even try that tomorrow. Dont feel guilty!!!!

My plan for today:

Make the beds....DONE
Do the dishes......
Clean the basement.....
NO Soda....................
Run 30-45 min............

I will let you know how I do.

Ok update on my plan which is going tremendously well.

Make the beds.....Done
Do the dishes......In progress
Clean the basement.....Done
No Soda...................So far so good
Run 30-45min............Scheduled for later.

It' vacation, not much time in there for Lindsay. You deserve a little.

thanks Kathy! Dont worry I will make sure I have some me time too. The good thing is that all the stuff I am doing today will help me feel good too.

Glad the football coach seems laid back. I hope the rest of baseball goes well and not too many more mean coaching incidents.

We had a very busy week last week and then stayed busy all weekend. My inlaws are visiting this coming weekend so I need to clean house. We lost both of our first 2 fish in our salt water aquarium (nemos ) and that was a bummer on the weekend. We lost the first one a few weeks ago and the 2nd one yesterday. Now DH is worried about getting more-- he took it very hard.

Sorry about the fishies.


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We had lunch with Ryans friend from school and his mom today. We went to panera and I had checked the pt values before I went and new what I would get even before I got there.

I choose the you pick 2. cafe salad and brocc cheddar soup. It was yummy and even with the bread it was 9pts. (Im using the old point system still)

I also have drank 6 cups of water already too.

Im feeling good today.....Hopefully my brain is finally making the switch.

 

[tigger813]

Man, do I have a lot of junk in my desk! I have one more drawer to empty out before I put everything back. One garbage bag full of stuff so far! I think it's time to start another bag. I'll never need another envelope or card as long as I live! Or pens or pencils or markers!

Back to work so I can get this done by the time Ash gets home and before everyone else gets home.

Izzie and I are watching Deathly Hallows again. She's working on a craft at the same time. She lost her other top front tooth at school this morning so the Tooth Fairy needs money for tonight!

TTFN

 

[JacksLilWench]

Before I go though i though id post a picture of my hiking/running partners!

this is them helping me pack for disney

and this is them on the trails

The brown and white one is my running buddy!

OMG, my head is going to explode because of how cute these little babies are!! I have wanted a papillon for years and I can't wait to have one (as soon as I grow up, lol)

So precious!!

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

I try to do a Pilates DVD every day. It's about 20 minutes with three routines on it, and I do two at a time for a total of 40 mins. Then three times a week I walk about 30 minutes with a friend, but I've never measured how long that is distance-wise. It's pretty informal, since I don't really have the money to get a trainer, etc. But it's been something I can stick with and I really like it so far!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? i just did a reply to pretty much every single person and the post is gone. that stupid post took just about all of thomas's nap to complete and now he's awake! waaaah! so frustrating.

i will try again later but now i need to step away from the laptop!

thomas didn't take much a nap which i can't believe because we spent all morning at orchard beach playground! he even ran through the sprinklers about a million times. oh well.

i didn't have any donuts at the park! woot! i had a bunch of fruit that my friend brought and a half a cup of coffee. for lunch i had a big salad of lettuce, cucumber, olives, shredded cheddar and full fat french. the dressing was bad but meh, i still ate a salad. i also had a fruit smoothie - frozen strawberries, a banana, couple of spoonfuls of nonfat greek yogurt, and milk (well, prob 1/2 cup milk and the rest water). it was so good and refreshing.

i also ran three miles today! i won't get a run in tomorrow or wednesday morning because of doc appts and it's supposed to be horribly hot. glad i got the run! my foot is bothering me but i'm sure it'll go away.

QOTD: my exercise plan is to run and/or walk around maritime college most days of the week, as long as it's not too hot. i did the elliptical yesterday but i prefer to go outside as it gets thomas some fresh air too the key for me is to make sure i got out, especially if i skipped the previous day!

lindsay enjoy your week off!!!

rose you're the best coach!

maria i reeeaaalllly would like your banana muffin recipe! please oh please won't you share??

ok there were way more personals but i need to get out of this house before i go crazy! nick jr. is starting to grate on my brain.

 

[mackeysmom]

QOTD Monday, June 6
Do you have an exercise plan?

I've currently been walking 3 miles a day, 5 days a week, and doing my Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD 2 days a week.

I'd like to up the DVD to 3 days a week, and would like to be able to add a little running into my walks.

Another goal is to use my pedometer consistently, but first I have to correct my stride calculation - I thought I did it correctly, but my 3 mile walk yesterday only registered as 2.4 on the pedometer.

- Laura

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I've currently been walking 3 miles a day, 5 days a week, and doing my Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD 2 days a week.

I'd like to up the DVD to 3 days a week, and would like to be able to add a little running into my walks.

Another goal is to use my pedometer consistently, but first I have to correct my stride calculation - I thought I did it correctly, but my 3 mile walk yesterday only registered as 2.4 on the pedometer.

- Laura

hey laura

where on the island are you? let's go mets!

 

[mackeysmom]

hey laura

where on the island are you? let's go mets!

Franklin Square - was born in Queens and moved to Long Island when I was 9.

I do a lot of my walking at the State Park in Valley Stream.

I've been a long-suffering Mets fan since I was a kid