You brought a snack....It better be a healthy one!

[SeattleLisa]

Kelbel! Happy belated birthday! I hope you have the most awesome dream tonight about Jamie. Or Edward. Or both.

[Muffinmom]

Girlies, you can be PROUD of me!!

I woke up early today and did 1/2 hr on the exercise bike BEFORE work, so that I have no excuse on missing my workout. WOOHOO!
I also did cooking yesterday to prep for the week - I made myself some mini broccoli quiche for breakfast, setup the crockpot to make soup (for weekday lunches), cooked enough chicken to last a few days dinner, and prepped my lunches for the next couple of days.

So since this is the free WC week- I'm choosing to workout every week-day from home except Friday (when I have lunchtime yoga). NO EXCUSES!

I think I've earned one of these smiles…

[obava]

Girlies, you can be PROUD of me!!

I woke up early today and did 1/2 hr on the exercise bike BEFORE work, so that I have no excuse on missing my workout. WOOHOO!
I also did cooking yesterday to prep for the week - I made myself some mini broccoli quiche for breakfast, setup the crockpot to make soup (for weekday lunches), cooked enough chicken to last a few days dinner, and prepped my lunches for the next couple of days.

So since this is the free WC week- I'm choosing to workout every week-day from home except Friday (when I have lunchtime yoga). NO EXCUSES!

I think I've earned one of these smiles…

Muffi- I think you turned into ME! I also workout before work- it's the only way I can be sure it gets done I usually do all my shopping & cooking on the weekend, but since I was sick this weekend, I gave myself a break. Unfortunately, this means I have no healthy food prepped for this week.

That sounds like an awesome WC! I still can't remember what I was thinking of doing this week.

[absolutelyvlc]

What is the WC this week?

[Muffinmom]

What is the WC this week?

Abs - its whatever you want it to be, b/c its 'make up your WC' week

Muffi- I think you turned into ME! I also workout before work- it's the only way I can be sure it gets done I usually do all my shopping & cooking on the weekend, but since I was sick this weekend, I gave myself a break. Unfortunately, this means I have no healthy food prepped for this week.

Obava - Really? I can grow up and be like you? How fab is that?
Hope you're feeling better- and you can catch up tonight on the food front, right?

[obava]

Obava - Really? I can grow up and be like you? How fab is that?
Hope you're feeling better- and you can catch up tonight on the food front, right?

Wow- No one has EVER said that growing up to be like me is a good thing
No, I won't get caught up on the food front. Next weekend is a new start. But I did buy 2 big bags of salad today and a bunch of apples, so those are healthy choices

[LCneiny]

Anyone else overdo it with food yesterday? .... No, just me? Oh well.

Need a reboot week, just not sure what my WC should be, hmmmm.

Good news though, my back pain was MUCH better by last Saturday, and now I'm feeling back to normal. I spent all Friday on the couch with a few glasses of wine, I'm convinced that's the best way to deal with pain

[absolutelyvlc]

Ok, if that's the case I choose to make my WC this week to finish cleaning out the one remaining file box of CRAP I have left from a few weeks back when I started and then rain out of steam and left it to the side. It SHALL be done!

[Muffinmom]

LC - ouchies on your back, glad its feeling better! And I can't fault you on how you dealt with the pain… yumm!
Overdoing it with food? Nah, none of us has ever done that, right?
You can reboot ANYTIME honey! Just have to decide to do it - maybe pick something to do that declares to you (and the world) that you're rebooting - I did it this past Sunday with cooking & a workout. (I know, not dramatic but it worked for me).

ABS - yeah for a WC goal! You can get that box done this week!!

Obava - you got salad and apples, that's good! Now go get some drano for your shower (yes I saw your troubles this AM on FB/Twitter).

Moi - I was desperately grateful to have Mr Darcy greeting me on my exercise bike. I really needed the motivation this morning, cuz I was restless last night.
I'm pretty sure Mr RA in North/South will be my next motivator, those gifs in the main thread had me almost hyperventilating! Though this gif is a close second...

[JodieO]

I'm pretty sure Mr RA in North/South will be my next motivator, those gifs in the main thread had me almost hyperventilating!

You'll soon be one of us.

[amynkansas]

i have been an exercise fail lately....

[obava]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessseinfeld/healthy-and-delicious-take-to-work-snacks-87eq

[Muffinmom]

i have been an exercise fail lately....]

So what's it gonna take for you to get moving? Just shake what you got and you'll get that blood pumping in no time!

Today's workout will have to be when I get home - my coworker picked me up at 6am cuz Muffindad needed my car today (his is at the mechanic).

I'm mega struggling right now with food - I'm fantastic all day, then after dinner I get mega sugar munchies that I can't seem to stop. So I've been nibbling on Muffin's cookies, sneaking Muffindad's chocolate and finding other junk to eat. NOT GOOD! Well, at least I'm good for MOST of the day...

[kelbel75]

who is this? cause it's not Jamie he's supposed to have copper-colored hair that glows in the sun, & I don't remember the mention of guy-liner either... I'm just teasing is this a young Gerard Butler? he's too old to play him now anyways (nothing against GB, I like him fine just not for Jamie )

[LCneiny]

i have been an exercise fail lately....]

So what's it gonna take for you to get moving? Just shake what you got and you'll get that blood pumping in no time!

Today's workout will have to be when I get home - my coworker picked me up at 6am cuz Muffindad needed my car today (his is at the mechanic).

I'm mega struggling right now with food - I'm fantastic all day, then after dinner I get mega sugar munchies that I can't seem to stop. So I've been nibbling on Muffin's cookies, sneaking Muffindad's chocolate and finding other junk to eat. NOT GOOD! Well, at least I'm good for MOST of the day...

I don't think I've said it recently - I love your gifs! And all your positivity!! You rock

For the sugar cravings, I've read that a bit of something bitter works to counteract the need for sweet. I always have a bottle of Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar in the pantry, and after dinner if I crave chocolate, I'll have a shot of it. It's not the best tasting remedy, but I find if I then walk away my craving has subsided. Or what about freezing individual portions of chocolate bars or Lindt truffles? Since it takes a bit longer to bite through it, it may satisfy you more If I'm giving in to my cravings, I try to take really small bites and savor it so I hopefully don't want more after I'm done.

[Muffinmom]

LC - Awww, you're too sweet! Glad you like the gifs (that I steal from my hippymom forum)

Yeah, I know about the bitter to counteract the sweet cravings... but I gotsa be motivated first... and it only works up to a point..

I posted this pic in the main board but I think it bears repeating... (excuse me while I go fan myself)...

[LCneiny]

You can reboot ANYTIME honey! Just have to decide to do it - maybe pick something to do that declares to you (and the world) that you're rebooting - I did it this past Sunday with cooking & a workout. (I know, not dramatic but it worked for me).

YES excellent advice! I've been thinking about my free WC and I've decided on something that's a little "soft" or not so tangible. My WC is three-fold: say a daily affirmation, stop myself from sinking into negative self-speak, and stepping back when I'm stressed.

Here's what I'm aiming for:
Daily affirmation - these are supposed to be very powerful and very helpful. My favorite is something I found in yoga circles "I have enough, I do enough, I am enough." So simple but reminds me that I don't HAVE to do "everything." I'm saying this to myself in front of the mirror in the morning and before bed.
Negative self-speak - if I find myself looking in the mirror and starting to focus on flaws, stop and redirect my energy to something positive.
Managing stress - I've been under an extra load of stress at work lately, every day just feels worse than the previous one. So I'm trying very hard to keep my reactions to this level of stress in check. There's lots of methods that people suggest, but what I like is to close my eyes, take a few deep belly breaths, and smell something calming. I've been carrying a balm around with me that has the scent of lavender, which I LOVE.

Incidentally, there's a free online event going on this week that's aimed to helping all these areas! MM, I think you've mentioned this before but this event focuses on EFT, or tapping. Today is day 2 and talks are aimed at tapping for weight loss and so far I've loved everything I've heard! If you're interested, check it out here: http://thetappingsolution.com/2013event.

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On an unrelated note, I bought some grapefruit at the store last night because it looked so enticing...I had one at lunch today and forgot how much I love those little buggers! Yummy.

[LCneiny]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessseinfeld/healthy-and-delicious-take-to-work-snacks-87eq

YUM! Perfect for me, I love planning little snacks like this

[amynkansas]

i just finished eating an entire can of cherry pie filling for dinner.

who am i kidding? i am still going to eat dinner too.

ps the pie filling was the "lite pie filling" if that makes me seem less pathetic.

[absolutelyvlc]

i just finished eating an entire can of cherry pie filling for dinner.

who am i kidding? i am still going to eat dinner too.

ps the pie filling was the "lite pie filling" if that makes me seem less pathetic.

I'm seriously crying right now I just laughed so hard. Even when you're posting a fail you make me laugh and smile and just feel so good.
You're MY cherry pie filling!!

PS - sorry to hear about the incident. But today is a new day and you can start again. And if nothing else you've accomplished the "do something nice for someone else" part of yesterday cuz I haven't really laughed much in the last couple months with my whole crap-ass sitch. So thank you for that I <3 U

I posted this pic in the main board but I think it bears repeating... (excuse me while I go fan myself)...

Yeah, I'd climb on that!

who is this? cause it's not Jamie he's supposed to have copper-colored hair that glows in the sun, & I don't remember the mention of guy-liner either... I'm just teasing is this a young Gerard Butler? he's too old to play him now anyways (nothing against GB, I like him fine just not for Jamie )

Um, who is Jamie? I'm so out of the loop.

I don't think I've said it recently - I love your gifs! And all your positivity!! You rock

I whole heartily concur!! I love it here. I miss you guys. It's been a quiet-ish Challenge. I was wondering if it was fizzling out and if maybe ppl didn't want to do another one? But I'm totally in for another kick at this can. Anyone else? What are all y'all's feelings about another round?

[Muffinmom]

Hells yeah, I am most definitely looking forward to a new challenge starting up the week of Feb18th, I vote that we keep it exactly the same as this one (and this time I *will* fill out my chart!)

Aww, glad guys you like my gifs! I have fun with them too

Um, I have no clue who this Jamie hot guy is, anyone know?

AMY!! You poor honey!! If its any consolation I inhaled several cookies and a box of yogurt covered raisins before dinner last night. Let's huddle together and restart today, ok? Ok?

Obava - yeah Wasa crackers are yummy! Sadly not in my plan nowadays since I'm trying to avoid wheat.

Yesterday was a good day in that I exercised and got to see some of this:


but was not such a good day foodwise. I suspect AF arriving last night may have had something to do with that… but I still need to reach out and text someone when I'm about to fall off the wagon. I hate to impose though… (this is me asking permission to text - yet again- I just feel awkward…)

Bleah. Got to plan a week long trip to Houston. Not excited but watchagonna do.

Off to play with work - see you around!

[kelbel75]

"Jamie" is from the book series "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon he's a young Scottish warrior from the 1700's, and VERY swoon-worthy

[amynkansas]

im just peeking in...

[amynkansas]

[amynkansas]