Originally Posted By peeaanuut <<came up with a great idea for a gift for all who attend our Losers meet... But you'll have to show up to find out what it is. How's that for incintive?>> I hope its pie.....
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Liberty Belle, I stopped at Barnes and Noble and bought The Biggest Loser's Calorie Counting Guide. It lists the calories for almost every food you can think of, and also lists the calories for several fast food restaurants. BTW, according to the guide, there are certain types of Pizza Hut pizza that are less than 200 calories a slice.
Originally Posted By mele I ordered that calorie book from Amazon. I'm hoping it shows up today. Good to know it's useful!
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I can't take credit for coming up with the meet idea...that was AjnHollysmommy. I just thought it was a great idea and ran with it! (Probably the only running I will do till I drop a few more pounds)
Originally Posted By iamsally Well, whoever said it first; I think it is a GREAT idea. I told Rod that now he has to get on here and post so he will be *qualified* to join us. This is just the motivator I needed. Better than a class reunion.
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy 999Haunts want to team up and host the meet together? That would get my rear in gear for sure LOL
Originally Posted By beamerdog >>For us older folks, put it in a place you will remember LOL<< That would be me, lol. I love the idea of a meet. I don't know if I can get there, but I'll be sure to send the pictures so you can see the mini me.
Originally Posted By beamerdog and the maxi me, lol Joke of the Day: Girl: I'd like a triple vanilla ice cream sundae with chocolate syrup, nuts, whipped cream, topped off with a slice of cucumber. Waiter: Did I hear you right? Did you say top it off with a slice of cucumber? Girl: Good heavens, you're right! forget the cucumber – I'm on a diet.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey Ok, I ate sushi for dinner (had a blind date, but I don't think it's going to go anywhere - no spark) and only had a snowcrab salad and an order or rainbow rolls. I'm not going to eat my snack tonight to make up for the calories - I don't think there were a ton, but probably a little more than I should have had. BTW, I'm watching the Biggest Loser right now - I cried a minute ago because everything the contestants are saying rings so true for me. We can do this guys - we need to do it for ourselves and no one else. Food is just something we eat - it's not something to shape your life around. We can do it!
Originally Posted By smedley Well I have been somewhat good today, I had roasted vegetable tortellini with tomato sauce for breakfast/lunch/dinner when I got up (got to love nightshifts) and I had a bowl of homemade soup and some carrot sticks here at work, a plum and a clementine.. But then the guys brought cheese and crackers in and I faltered *sigh* Oh well tomorrow is another day I guess. I am hoping to get back to the gym next week, we've just booked a ski trip for the end of the month so I need the cardio workout!! <Please take a picture of yourself RIGHT NOW!!! Put it in a safe place. For us older folks, put it in a place you will remember LOL> I have some just lovely ones from Jamaica before Christmas that will do fine, I was horrified when I saw them.. In terms of the meet, I am in. For the person (I forget sorry) who was asking about dates, they're ranging from the 3rd-10th December, with most people, and the official LP meet being planned for the weekend of the 5th and 6th.. We're going to be in the general DL area from the 3/4th to the 10th. keep it up guys, we will do great!!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<I am hoping to get back to the gym next week, we've just booked a ski trip for the end of the month so I need the cardio workout!!>> I hear ya - my mom and I going to WDW in February and we always get her a wheelchair because she has a problem with her legs. She's only 120 lbs., but its hard to push her around all day if I'm not in shape, especially in Animal Kingdom! I've got seven weeks to get myself in shape for that!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Argh! So following hot on the heels of the Cream Bun Disaster of yesterday, today my boss has brought in lamingtons. Lamingtons!! The weird thing is, we don't even HAVE sweet stuff in the office that much. And for now, a 100% strike rate for the first 2 days of my diet. *sigh* I'm sure my co-workers have somehow discovered my diet plans and have got it in for me.
Originally Posted By smedley LB I thought the same thing when the cheese and crackers came out! Nikki, I bet it's hard work! I have enough problems walking the parks on my own all day when I'm fit LOL! Here's hoping you can make it to DL in December, it's liable to be my only trip to CA for quite a while (first time) so unless we manage to coincide on one of my slightly more regular WDW trips it would be a great chance to meet
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Brainstorming here. . . for those of you who have to cope with the food others bring in to work, is there perhaps a way to get your co-workers to consolidate it? As in all of the goodies go on a certain table or in a certain unused office space or something so you can avoid that area if you choose to? Because it is hard enough policing what you buy yourself without having to deal with constant temptation from others at work!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<Lamingtons!!>> What's a lamington? I've never heard of it. <<Here's hoping you can make it to DL in December>> I hope I can make it as well. I'd love to see DL for the first time, but attending the Mini-Meet would be the fat free icing on the low calorie cake!
Originally Posted By smedley Lamingtons <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamingtons" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamingtons</a> I am currently salivating gently over my work keyboard And yes I can't wait to see DL for the first time but meeting up with people s going to make it super fun!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I really have to stop speaking Australian Thanks for the link, Smeds! That's a good idea, PG - I'm trying to be good and drink heaps of water, and of course, the sugary treats are right next to the water cooler so they call to me every time I go in there!
Originally Posted By mele So, I got the books I ordered from Amazon. One of the books is called "RAWvolution" by Matt Amsden. It's a raw food/vegan cookbook. Holy cow, this stuff looks disgusting. LOL! Man, I thought carob was way more healthy than I was willing to go but I've never even heard of some of these ingredients. The food looks kind of slimey and gross. I want to eat lots of healthy foods but this is way too radical for me. That was cash well spent. ;-)
Originally Posted By mele What kind of evil person brings in baked goods at the beginning of the year? Isn't everyone trying to lose weight right now? At least for the first few weeks in January?
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I bake like a fiend but I made sure not to bring anything in for a while because I don't want to get fussed at. Then again, the same people who would fuss at me would probably eat three slabs of king cake if I brought it in.
