7 Day Motivational Summertime Fun Thread starting 07/04/2011
07-06-2011, 01:17 AM
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Happy Happy Happy Birfday, Mern!!!!! Mike, you did say you will see what you can whip up, not whip out, right? Oops! excuse inappropriate humor, what a weird day today.
Welcome new posters! You may not mind that Mike is a guy, but I have issues with it. I think we should make him sign in as Mikayla. JK!!!! LOL. ROTFL etc etc
Welcome new posters! You may not mind that Mike is a guy, but I have issues with it. I think we should make him sign in as Mikayla. JK!!!! LOL. ROTFL etc etc
Big fight with DD; it got reaaaaallllllllllllly ugly. She's probably going to go get a huge hickey on her other boob in retaliation (Don't ask. OK fine. She was wearing a bikini and I noticed a bruise that looked suspiciously like a "love bite." From like a hunormous vampire and by the way she blushed when I said "What is that? Is that a...?" OK OK TMI but I just want you all to know WHY I ate 1300 calories by 2pm today. Took babies (fur babies that is ) to vet. Jake may have a heart murmur and Ginger is being treated for a possible UTI. I know, I know everyone was dying to hear all about my cat's excretory system issues but pet health is an ongoing (and sad) saga lately. At least the vet didn't make me feel like my cats were gonna die right there at that very moment in the parking lot unless I forked up $800. And the EKG in this vet's office is $125 as opposed to the $600. the other crook er I mean vet wanted. But then the other was the vet who charged me $130. to X ray a hamster who died 3 days later. DON'T ASK!!!!
Do they see me coming or what?
Do they see me coming or what?
As the mother of 3 DD's, I'm shuddering just thinking about such a love bite discovery. Do you have access to a newborn? Maybe it's time DD babysat a colicky infant, maybe for a full weekend?
Because that would only be detrimental to your mind and body, by turning you into a sodium swollen, sluggish, possibly heavier version of yourself. What you need is to let off steam and bring on a runner's high, with say an awesome, muscle burning, covered head to toe in sweat, workout, followed by a long hot bubble bath and your version of a perfect high protein dinner (maybe steak?).
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07-06-2011, 01:23 AM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERN! Hope you have a wonderful day! Sounds very enjoyable.
And the 959...well, that was from overstuffing myself on Monday and my stomach not feeling well enough to eat much of anything till about 3 PM
.
I don't even like those cookies, and the way Mike wrote about them is making me want some! Dang, he is always good for some food porn.
I'm at loose ends today; work is so slow I really don't have anything to do; we have people working on the house so movement is limited. I think I'm going to have a bit of exercise with the boy, then hole up in the basement and watch a movie till the workers are gone, then find a new recipe for dinner. I'll probably check in often today to keep from snacking
. Have a great day, everyone!
And the 959...well, that was from overstuffing myself on Monday and my stomach not feeling well enough to eat much of anything till about 3 PM
.I don't even like those cookies, and the way Mike wrote about them is making me want some! Dang, he is always good for some food porn.
I'm at loose ends today; work is so slow I really don't have anything to do; we have people working on the house so movement is limited. I think I'm going to have a bit of exercise with the boy, then hole up in the basement and watch a movie till the workers are gone, then find a new recipe for dinner. I'll probably check in often today to keep from snacking
. Have a great day, everyone!
07-06-2011, 02:04 AM
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Mike's description of those cookies sure was graphic. Man I can almost taste them.
I wish I had taken Amy's suggestion, a much better way to deal with emotions. But I didn't just fall off the wagon, I jumped. Right into a bacon cheeseburger with pulled pork. I did have it on a whole wheat bun and with a salad but still. I wish I had Mike's powers of description for this sandwich - the perfect mix of sweet (from the barbeque sauce of the pork) to the salty crispness of the bacon. The burger was cooked to juicy perfection and placed on a soft warm roll with a slice of lovely local farm fresh cheddar. Every bite felt like a tiny little revelation. And it did comfort me - for a while.
But then I wen to the movies (Tom Hanks/Julia Roberts film - so not worth it.) and ate sugar free gummy bears and cheese popcorn and came home feeling...not quite so good.
It wasn't terrible, how I felt but I know I was just eating my feelings.
I actually was really happy with the vet; he seemed good, very thorough, explained everything and I feel hopeful about the cats.
I guess I was just upset and worried about my girl. I want her to have self respect and to be treated well. Bites aside, I'm not so enchanted with the BF anymore. I think she deserves better and yet I have to be careful what I say. Criticism tends to have the opposite effect of we want it to have. I know that.
Rose, I like the Artist's Way too; so glad it helped you. So I wrote my morning pages asking for guidance and hoping my girl realizes what an incredible person she is and praying that she holds out for the kind of loving repsectful treatment that she (and we all) deserves.
I wish I had taken Amy's suggestion, a much better way to deal with emotions. But I didn't just fall off the wagon, I jumped. Right into a bacon cheeseburger with pulled pork. I did have it on a whole wheat bun and with a salad but still. I wish I had Mike's powers of description for this sandwich - the perfect mix of sweet (from the barbeque sauce of the pork) to the salty crispness of the bacon. The burger was cooked to juicy perfection and placed on a soft warm roll with a slice of lovely local farm fresh cheddar. Every bite felt like a tiny little revelation. And it did comfort me - for a while.
But then I wen to the movies (Tom Hanks/Julia Roberts film - so not worth it.) and ate sugar free gummy bears and cheese popcorn and came home feeling...not quite so good.
It wasn't terrible, how I felt but I know I was just eating my feelings.
I actually was really happy with the vet; he seemed good, very thorough, explained everything and I feel hopeful about the cats.
I guess I was just upset and worried about my girl. I want her to have self respect and to be treated well. Bites aside, I'm not so enchanted with the BF anymore. I think she deserves better and yet I have to be careful what I say. Criticism tends to have the opposite effect of we want it to have. I know that.
Rose, I like the Artist's Way too; so glad it helped you. So I wrote my morning pages asking for guidance and hoping my girl realizes what an incredible person she is and praying that she holds out for the kind of loving repsectful treatment that she (and we all) deserves.
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07-06-2011, 02:23 AM
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Happy Birthday, Mern!!!
I wish I could sing like almeeker!
Hope you have a wonderful day filled with all of the things that you love! Looks like 3 of us have July birthdays, so far. 
Well, my morning is not starting off well. Let's just say that my husband is SOOOO lucky that there are 25 miles and a bridge that's out between us. First, he scooped the litter box (thanks, dear) but left the bag so our kitten figured it was a cool thing to play with... eww. Got that cleaned up. Then, he threw wet shorts into the laundry chute which got stuck and got all of the other laundry wet. (strike two) Then, he decided to "tinker" with a mini fridge that we keep in our bar area last night and I found this morning (after the shorts and the cat litter) that it had leaked water everywhere. (Can you say "strike three"?) While I was cleaning up the dirty cat litter, washing wet clothes that I didn't intend to do today and sopping up water, the scholarship committee called to say that they had lost my daughter's health forms and that I had to redo them... UGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
After I get done with this, I have to head to my mom's.........
Mike's cookies are sounding pretty darn good right now!
I wish I could sing like almeeker!
Hope you have a wonderful day filled with all of the things that you love! Looks like 3 of us have July birthdays, so far. Well, my morning is not starting off well. Let's just say that my husband is SOOOO lucky that there are 25 miles and a bridge that's out between us.
First, he scooped the litter box (thanks, dear) but left the bag so our kitten figured it was a cool thing to play with... eww. Got that cleaned up. Then, he threw wet shorts into the laundry chute which got stuck and got all of the other laundry wet. (strike two) Then, he decided to "tinker" with a mini fridge that we keep in our bar area last night and I found this morning (after the shorts and the cat litter) that it had leaked water everywhere. (Can you say "strike three"?) While I was cleaning up the dirty cat litter, washing wet clothes that I didn't intend to do today and sopping up water, the scholarship committee called to say that they had lost my daughter's health forms and that I had to redo them... UGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!After I get done with this, I have to head to my mom's.........
Mike's cookies are sounding pretty darn good right now!
07-06-2011, 02:42 AM
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Happy Birthday Mern. I'll be joining you in the 65 group in August. Hope you have a great year. Mike - you should write commercials! I don't even like sugar cookies and I'm drooling.
Good week so far. Y yesterday, no wind for kite flying however dinner was lovely and healthy. I gave in to a little icew cream with the strawberries however still a good negative balance for the day.
Dinner out tonight will be more of a struggle. The joys of summer! Mary
Good week so far. Y yesterday, no wind for kite flying however dinner was lovely and healthy. I gave in to a little icew cream with the strawberries however still a good negative balance for the day.
Dinner out tonight will be more of a struggle. The joys of summer! Mary
07-06-2011, 02:45 AM
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Happy probably-early Birthday to you, too, Quinn...let us know the date so we can sing in big fonts on your day!
I hope your day gets better soon and that things go well at your mom's.
BTW...I found a granola bar recipe I really, really like! Perhaps too much, so the experimentation is still on.
Hope, most likely that relationship will play itself out eventually. Being the parent of a teenager, you're damned if you do and damned if you don't intervene at times. Had a nasty situation myself with that yesterday. It's always a judgment call but that's when you have to have faith in the parenting you've done thus far. Feel free to vent away! I love the way this thread has folks of all ages and experiences; someone can always lend understanding and support.
Great job, Mary!
I hope your day gets better soon and that things go well at your mom's.
BTW...I found a granola bar recipe I really, really like! Perhaps too much, so the experimentation is still on.
Hope, most likely that relationship will play itself out eventually. Being the parent of a teenager, you're damned if you do and damned if you don't intervene at times. Had a nasty situation myself with that yesterday. It's always a judgment call but that's when you have to have faith in the parenting you've done thus far. Feel free to vent away! I love the way this thread has folks of all ages and experiences; someone can always lend understanding and support.
Great job, Mary!
07-06-2011, 02:49 AM
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Mern, happy birfday dah'lin (in my best southern voice). When I get back on my computer this evening I'll make you a card b/c I can't sing... Or dance.
Hope, you did a great job describing that sammich.
Well I finished off the day with over 500g of carbs, I fell off the wagon then lit it on fire.
Hope, you did a great job describing that sammich.
Well I finished off the day with over 500g of carbs, I fell off the wagon then lit it on fire.
07-06-2011, 02:55 AM
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Wow, this thread is jumping this week! Trying to catch up...
quinn and Cassie: I'm not sure how much I can say about how inspirational you two are - maintaining for a long period of time and still being so vigilant about your health. Both of you offer such great and down-to-earth advice all of the time that I know you'll get through your bumps and come out stronger on the other end. Even your rough times are inspirational because you're so awesome at talking about it! You guys can do it!
Mern: We missed you! HAPPY BIRFDAY!!!!!! Maybe you can find some low-carb cake? I am sleeping at night but am still exhausted daily, I'm not sure what the deal is. I think I have mental stress from some money and work woes and it's just taking its toll every day, even though I spend energy trying to be upbeat. It'll all work itself out - I just tell myself that everything tends to work itself out with time, and that they have a way of working out for the best, usually. My birthday is the 15th, I'll be 28 (woohoo!)
StrawberryBeds, Chibisub, Rubystars, poetstorm, avelina: Welcome! You all look great so far!
Mary: I totally want to see pictures of you sailing on the boat
Mike: y'know, I've been keeping this to myself for so long -- but it totally bothers me that you're a dude. I mean, honestly. Get out! (Kidding!!!) Those cookies sound....amazing. I don't even have a sweet tooth but that was legitimate food porn, wow! I am experiencing the sugar rush and crash with you.
Rose: Now that you posted it, I'm trying to remember where I found that quote about changing your day today... I'm sure I got it off of Google
-- but I'm glad you like it! Great job this week!!
Hope: Oh my goodness, boob hickey!
I'd have eaten a whole tub of ice cream, I think. It's hard not to go for the food when things are going so stressful, I'm sending you a huge hug!!! Stay strong Mom!
wowgirl: I have a confession: Sometimes I burst out crying without really realizing why, either. It's ok to do that. I can be a high-stress person and it often takes me awhile to really figure out what's bothering me, so it may be that even though your brain hadn't caught up, some part of you realized that things felt wrong. If it's something important, you'll figure it out in time, and until then, we're here if you need to work things out. Hugs for you!
almeeker: Ugh, "I'm not worthy" territory is totally the right word for it. Sometimes I still log on here thinking I'm going to get flogged for a bad day -- has nothing to do with any of you wonderful people and everything to do with my upbringing, but it's feeling good right now to be reporting again. I hope you got some cleaning done!
Tuesday Report Card
Fitness and Exercise Goals:
1) Average of 1300 calories (no more than 1450 on any given day) T: 1,179 (Week Average 1,179)
2) Achieve a 7,000 calorie deficit through a combination of eating and exercise. T: -726 (Week Total: -726)
3) 96 oz. of water daily T: No
4) 30 Day Shred 5x per week T: No
5) 2 or more "extra exercise" cardio days T: No
6) Limit eating out to 2 lunches and 1 dinner or less T: No eating out
7) Weight and record on Friday ONLY (it's TOTM, but I have a doc's appt. Friday and I want to see how their scale measures against mine) T: Did not weigh
8) Fiber pills and multivitamin every day T: No
9) Forgot this one yesterday! Roughly 40/30/30 C/P/F ratio for the week (mostly focusing on the 30% protein) T: 48/29/23 (Week Average: 48/29/23)
Other Goals:
1) 5 hours of sewing done this week T: 0 (Week Total: 0 hours)
2) Clean (or at least tidy) one room every day T: yes, kitchen
3) Reserve car for birthday weekend trip! T: Done!
4) Mail out thank-you note T: No
5) Make an effort on my appearance every day T: Meh...
Trying to keep my head into work this week now that I am FINALLY done playing catch up on computer work. Manuscript re-write is submitted, book #2 final edit is done, recommendations are out. I finally get to do some lab work today, OMG! Though I can see more computer work piling up... recommendation... editing a grad student's NRSA submission-in-progress (An NRSA is like a mini-grant for up-and-coming scientists).
I have a circle around next weekend - the 15th, 16th, and 17th BF and I are OUTTA HERE for a mini-vacation to Tampa Bay to celebrate our birthdays (mine is July 15th, his is July 24th). Our beloved Red Sox will be in town to play the Tampa Bay Rays, and we splurged on great tickets. Got a couple of day-trips planned too. We've been together 7 years and this will be our VERY FIRST vacation for just the two of us, without friends or family helping with the cost. It's not the Bahamas or anything, but I am still SO EXCITED. But that's a week and a half away, and I've work to do today.
Happy Wednesday all! This thread has been so motivational this week!
~Terri
quinn and Cassie: I'm not sure how much I can say about how inspirational you two are - maintaining for a long period of time and still being so vigilant about your health. Both of you offer such great and down-to-earth advice all of the time that I know you'll get through your bumps and come out stronger on the other end. Even your rough times are inspirational because you're so awesome at talking about it! You guys can do it!
Mern: We missed you! HAPPY BIRFDAY!!!!!! Maybe you can find some low-carb cake?
I am sleeping at night but am still exhausted daily, I'm not sure what the deal is. I think I have mental stress from some money and work woes and it's just taking its toll every day, even though I spend energy trying to be upbeat. It'll all work itself out - I just tell myself that everything tends to work itself out with time, and that they have a way of working out for the best, usually. My birthday is the 15th, I'll be 28 (woohoo!)StrawberryBeds, Chibisub, Rubystars, poetstorm, avelina: Welcome! You all look great so far!
Mary: I totally want to see pictures of you sailing on the boat
Mike: y'know, I've been keeping this to myself for so long -- but it totally bothers me that you're a dude. I mean, honestly. Get out! (Kidding!!!) Those cookies sound....amazing. I don't even have a sweet tooth but that was legitimate food porn, wow! I am experiencing the sugar rush and crash with you.
Rose: Now that you posted it, I'm trying to remember where I found that quote about changing your day today... I'm sure I got it off of Google
-- but I'm glad you like it! Great job this week!!Hope: Oh my goodness, boob hickey!
I'd have eaten a whole tub of ice cream, I think. It's hard not to go for the food when things are going so stressful, I'm sending you a huge hug!!! Stay strong Mom!wowgirl: I have a confession: Sometimes I burst out crying without really realizing why, either. It's ok to do that. I can be a high-stress person and it often takes me awhile to really figure out what's bothering me, so it may be that even though your brain hadn't caught up, some part of you realized that things felt wrong. If it's something important, you'll figure it out in time, and until then, we're here if you need to work things out. Hugs for you!
almeeker: Ugh, "I'm not worthy" territory is totally the right word for it. Sometimes I still log on here thinking I'm going to get flogged for a bad day -- has nothing to do with any of you wonderful people and everything to do with my upbringing, but it's feeling good right now to be reporting again. I hope you got some cleaning done!
Tuesday Report Card
Fitness and Exercise Goals:
1) Average of 1300 calories (no more than 1450 on any given day) T: 1,179 (Week Average 1,179)
2) Achieve a 7,000 calorie deficit through a combination of eating and exercise. T: -726 (Week Total: -726)
3) 96 oz. of water daily T: No
4) 30 Day Shred 5x per week T: No
5) 2 or more "extra exercise" cardio days T: No
6) Limit eating out to 2 lunches and 1 dinner or less T: No eating out
7) Weight and record on Friday ONLY (it's TOTM, but I have a doc's appt. Friday and I want to see how their scale measures against mine) T: Did not weigh
8) Fiber pills and multivitamin every day T: No
9) Forgot this one yesterday! Roughly 40/30/30 C/P/F ratio for the week (mostly focusing on the 30% protein) T: 48/29/23 (Week Average: 48/29/23)
Other Goals:
1) 5 hours of sewing done this week T: 0 (Week Total: 0 hours)
2) Clean (or at least tidy) one room every day T: yes, kitchen
3) Reserve car for birthday weekend trip! T: Done!
4) Mail out thank-you note T: No
5) Make an effort on my appearance every day T: Meh...
Trying to keep my head into work this week now that I am FINALLY done playing catch up on computer work. Manuscript re-write is submitted, book #2 final edit is done, recommendations are out. I finally get to do some lab work today, OMG! Though I can see more computer work piling up... recommendation... editing a grad student's NRSA submission-in-progress (An NRSA is like a mini-grant for up-and-coming scientists).
I have a circle around next weekend - the 15th, 16th, and 17th BF and I are OUTTA HERE for a mini-vacation to Tampa Bay to celebrate our birthdays (mine is July 15th, his is July 24th). Our beloved Red Sox will be in town to play the Tampa Bay Rays, and we splurged on great tickets. Got a couple of day-trips planned too. We've been together 7 years and this will be our VERY FIRST vacation for just the two of us, without friends or family helping with the cost. It's not the Bahamas or anything, but I am still SO EXCITED. But that's a week and a half away, and I've work to do today.
Happy Wednesday all! This thread has been so motivational this week!
~Terri
