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Cloudy day here, but I went for a walk at lunch anyway and felt so much better! I have been going to the cafeteria but it felt great to get out and get some air for a change, it really energized me.
Missy, love your new avatar!
Betty, DD took a tour of Yale last weekend and loved it. Tomorrow is Northeastern, she said she wants to go to school near a big city so will be interesting to see how she likes it. And upcoming are Brown and Tufts (my alma mater, reason for her not wanting to go there!). She is also interested in some schools in DC, I'm not sure how/when we'll visit those. Where is your DS, if you don't mind saying?
We're thinking of Puerto Rico for April break, I really want to get away.
Betty and Jean, are you all caught up on Downton Abbey? I felt very angry with this season's ending, but I still miss watching it!
Missy, love your new avatar!
Betty, DD took a tour of Yale last weekend and loved it. Tomorrow is Northeastern, she said she wants to go to school near a big city so will be interesting to see how she likes it. And upcoming are Brown and Tufts (my alma mater, reason for her not wanting to go there!). She is also interested in some schools in DC, I'm not sure how/when we'll visit those. Where is your DS, if you don't mind saying?
We're thinking of Puerto Rico for April break, I really want to get away.
Betty and Jean, are you all caught up on Downton Abbey? I felt very angry with this season's ending, but I still miss watching it!
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Carolyn, absolutely love the pic!!! You guys look so adorable and happy! Sooo jealous of your dimple!
The OP results start happening right away. That's what I love about it. Bags under the eyes are fluid, right? People do say that their sinuses start draining almost immediately.
Mary, Jean is on season 2 still. I'm all done. What a season!
DS goes to BU. My sis went to Tufts too (DS was rejected). We took a tour of Northeastern and I loved what they had to say re the engineering program. DS was wait-listed and ultimately rejected. DH is an alum. My nephew got in though.
If DD has a like for math and science, would she consider engineering? There are lots of jobs.
DS wanted to be in a big city school too. Surprisingly. He definitely didn't want to be on an isolated campus with nothing around.
Oh, a warm climate for April vaca is just what the doctor ordered!
Missy, I watched Vegucated. The animal cruelty hit me more than other documentaries. So raw. I didn't like how old the film looked. Seemed like it was the 80s. You know how I hate dated-looking stuff. T Colin Campbell and his China Study book mentioned is a compelling reason to stop eating meat. Joel Fuhrman writes a lot of books too. What is your take? I've definitely been adopting a lot more vegan foods and lessening my meat-, dairy- eating. Seems like the three people are still on the vegan path: Where They Are Now | getvegucated.com
I used ground turkey and eggs in my ingredients for dinner. Right after watching that program.
Oink, oink. I ate 3 little chocolate cookies.
The OP results start happening right away. That's what I love about it. Bags under the eyes are fluid, right? People do say that their sinuses start draining almost immediately.
Mary, Jean is on season 2 still. I'm all done. What a season!
DS goes to BU. My sis went to Tufts too (DS was rejected). We took a tour of Northeastern and I loved what they had to say re the engineering program. DS was wait-listed and ultimately rejected. DH is an alum
. My nephew got in though.If DD has a like for math and science, would she consider engineering? There are lots of jobs.
DS wanted to be in a big city school too. Surprisingly. He definitely didn't want to be on an isolated campus with nothing around.
Oh, a warm climate for April vaca is just what the doctor ordered!
Missy, I watched Vegucated. The animal cruelty hit me more than other documentaries. So raw. I didn't like how old the film looked. Seemed like it was the 80s. You know how I hate dated-looking stuff
. T Colin Campbell and his China Study book mentioned is a compelling reason to stop eating meat. Joel Fuhrman writes a lot of books too. What is your take? I've definitely been adopting a lot more vegan foods and lessening my meat-, dairy- eating. Seems like the three people are still on the vegan path: Where They Are Now | getvegucated.comI used ground turkey and eggs in my ingredients for dinner. Right after watching that program.
Oink, oink. I ate 3 little chocolate cookies.
missyt
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Betty....it hit m hard....i just got done telling tim about it....he said you better do your research...so you make sure you get all the nutrients your body needs!!! It actually brought tears t my eyes.....my problem is I grew up on a mini farm....i had chickens, cows, pigs, ducks...ect as pets....they have feelings too....
I am confused...dont know if i want to give up meat?????
I am confused...dont know if i want to give up meat?????
mfv3
Cathlete
Noooooo I just typed a long post and it's gone. Worse yet I'm on my new phone which is a touch screen and I'm super slow at it.
Getting my hair done. Cut and color. Much needed.
Last disc of Meso 2, HiiT 40/20 and extended stretch. Can't believe meso 2 is done. I will be making sure I do Intensity and Travel Fit next week. Can't believe I haven't done though yet.
Have you ladies tried Noosa? It's a super good yogurt and you must try it. Beware though there is 2 servings per container. Well for some people
Haven't preordered yet but I will be.
Off to read the posts. I just wanted to make sure I checked in.
Getting my hair done. Cut and color. Much needed.
Last disc of Meso 2, HiiT 40/20 and extended stretch. Can't believe meso 2 is done. I will be making sure I do Intensity and Travel Fit next week. Can't believe I haven't done though yet.
Have you ladies tried Noosa? It's a super good yogurt and you must try it. Beware though there is 2 servings per container. Well for some people
Haven't preordered yet but I will be.
Off to read the posts. I just wanted to make sure I checked in.
Bettypcw
Cathlete
Missy, I mentioned Hungry for Change here. It is the first one I saw; it is so motivating to me. The other one is Food Matters. I am incorporating superfoods!
It is very difficult to give up meat! Especially when one's got a family that's not willing to! I incorporate vegan nights sometimes a couple of times a week. Definitely my M-F breakfasts are vegan. Weekends I have eggs and other stuff... Like bacon every so often. Love it.
Marie, congrats on completing Meso 2!
Never heard of Noosa. I've been avoiding dairy ever since China Study and these programs that Missy and I are talking about.
Good night, all!
It is very difficult to give up meat! Especially when one's got a family that's not willing to! I incorporate vegan nights sometimes a couple of times a week. Definitely my M-F breakfasts are vegan. Weekends I have eggs and other stuff... Like bacon every so often. Love it.
Marie, congrats on completing Meso 2!
Never heard of Noosa. I've been avoiding dairy ever since China Study and these programs that Missy and I are talking about.
Good night, all!
missyt
Cathlete
Good morning....up bright amd early....tim had to go in this morning. He will be home at lunch!
So...since i am wide awake....i am on the elliptical....going easy! I rested for 2 days....so my knee feels amazing...but i am going easy....thought i would do 30 minutes...and then tonight do an upper body workout!
Betty...i understand not being able to go vegan...my husband says hell no...i am not giving up cheese meat and milk.....but I only eat red meat once a week, and chicken normally 2x a week...so i really dont eat much meat. So guess i would leave it at that. But Tim did say he would be willing to give up chicken as he thinks it is the most dangerous...with all the crap they pump in them. I do buy the green wise/ farm raised meat at publix...but still.....how do i know? I watched the hungry for change about four or five weeks ago..but feel asleep half way through..so I finished watching it yesterday. That is the movie that motivated tim to quit drinking soda....he hasnt had soda in I think a month....and he says he feels so much better. The hard part about learning about some stuff is finding food that doesnt have say high fructose corn syrup in it...it is in everything... its aweful....but i am trying to get away from it....i have found some stuff without it....yeah!!!
It is freezing here...its 35 degrees....brrr!!
Hope everyone has a nice saturday!
So...since i am wide awake....i am on the elliptical....going easy! I rested for 2 days....so my knee feels amazing...but i am going easy....thought i would do 30 minutes...and then tonight do an upper body workout!
Betty...i understand not being able to go vegan...my husband says hell no...i am not giving up cheese meat and milk.....but I only eat red meat once a week, and chicken normally 2x a week...so i really dont eat much meat. So guess i would leave it at that. But Tim did say he would be willing to give up chicken as he thinks it is the most dangerous...with all the crap they pump in them. I do buy the green wise/ farm raised meat at publix...but still.....how do i know? I watched the hungry for change about four or five weeks ago..but feel asleep half way through..so I finished watching it yesterday. That is the movie that motivated tim to quit drinking soda....he hasnt had soda in I think a month....and he says he feels so much better. The hard part about learning about some stuff is finding food that doesnt have say high fructose corn syrup in it...it is in everything... its aweful....but i am trying to get away from it....i have found some stuff without it....yeah!!!
It is freezing here...its 35 degrees....brrr!!
Hope everyone has a nice saturday!
missyt
Cathlete
Carolyn...i did xtrain for a month...but then couldnt stick with it because I was working the longer shifts..... but now thats over....i may do xtrain again.....i was going to start sts again...but i did love the xtrain workouts.....i may just make my own schedule since I am working in a bootcamp once or twice a week!
Betty...i just watched Food Matters....WOW....thats all i can say.....very good!
Now i want to make my garden bigger...lol....i may just do that! This yr i am planting....tomato big and cherry, cucumber slicing and salad, yellow squash, red and yellow onion, head and salad bowl lettace, green peppers, carrots..... i may plant other stuff now.....lol
Carolyn...i can only imagine the mess dogs and slush would create! Omg.....
Anyone going to buy any sandra dvds while on sale????
Betty...i just watched Food Matters....WOW....thats all i can say.....very good!
Now i want to make my garden bigger...lol....i may just do that! This yr i am planting....tomato big and cherry, cucumber slicing and salad, yellow squash, red and yellow onion, head and salad bowl lettace, green peppers, carrots..... i may plant other stuff now.....lol
Carolyn...i can only imagine the mess dogs and slush would create! Omg.....
Anyone going to buy any sandra dvds while on sale????
missyt
Cathlete
Good afternoon and happy sunday!
It is so cold out today....we had snow flakes falling....yes...it is too cold for me!
I did 30 minutes on elliptical this morning....but then my knee saud...hey i need rest...so i got off! 30 min is better than non!
Tonight...we have to take tims mother to cracker barrell...its her bday....and i absolutely hate cracker barrel! Yuk...so needless to say...i am not a happy person!
Off to make a chicken noodle soup for tomorrows dinner! Be back later!
It is so cold out today....we had snow flakes falling....yes...it is too cold for me!
I did 30 minutes on elliptical this morning....but then my knee saud...hey i need rest...so i got off! 30 min is better than non!
Tonight...we have to take tims mother to cracker barrell...its her bday....and i absolutely hate cracker barrel! Yuk...so needless to say...i am not a happy person!
Off to make a chicken noodle soup for tomorrows dinner! Be back later!
Bettypcw
Cathlete
Hi everybody,
Not much going on here. Had a family lunch yesterday, then went to 2 sets of TJM & Marshalls with my sis. Girl time. I bought a sports bra too, Carolyn! A diff color of the one I picked up last month. I normally never do that but it's so flattering, and that's a rarity. On clearance too, but not as cheap as last time though.
Nice job on CF, Carolyn! Back with a vengeance! There you go. A little at a time and before you know it, you're there.
Hope DH had a relaxing few days off with the family.
Missy, I borrowed a book by one of the authors in Food Matters, David Wolfe, Superfoods. Talk about getting your nutrients through foods.
I'm not going to get HC. The production quality is a turnoff to me, too many to buy, too many Cathes I'll not have time to get to, UY, going to check out BB, on and on...
I totally hear you on the conflict of eating chicken, beef, eggs, milk, cheese, etc. Just keep on doing what you believe is right for you and Tim.
I'm ecstatic to hear Tim stopped the soda! Kudos to him!
I spun today in the daytime. Much more preferred. Did 8 mi (but in 2 blocks because I didn't want to sweat too too much). I know I need to do CM. I don't know why I'm hesitating except for the fact that I can't imagine doing it 50 minutes or whatever straight!
Carolyn, maybe you can spin a shorter amount of time. I haven't felt it in my feet because I'm doing a short time?
On OP, at the risk of repeating myself and putting everyone to zzzzz, I showed my whiter teeth and smaller bags under my eyes to my sister yesterday. She can definitely see it. The texture of my hair has definitely improved! The proof is in the pudding. She started last night.
No snow here. Just endless cloudiness and 40s. I'll take it.
Not much going on here. Had a family lunch yesterday, then went to 2 sets of TJM & Marshalls with my sis. Girl time. I bought a sports bra too, Carolyn!
A diff color of the one I picked up last month. I normally never do that but it's so flattering, and that's a rarity. On clearance too, but not as cheap as last time though.Nice job on CF, Carolyn! Back with a vengeance! There you go. A little at a time and before you know it, you're there.
Hope DH had a relaxing few days off with the family.
Missy, I borrowed a book by one of the authors in Food Matters, David Wolfe, Superfoods. Talk about getting your nutrients through foods.
I'm not going to get HC. The production quality is a turnoff to me, too many to buy, too many Cathes I'll not have time to get to, UY, going to check out BB, on and on...
I totally hear you on the conflict of eating chicken, beef, eggs, milk, cheese, etc. Just keep on doing what you believe is right for you and Tim.
I'm ecstatic to hear Tim stopped the soda! Kudos to him!
I spun today in the daytime. Much more preferred. Did 8 mi (but in 2 blocks because I didn't want to sweat too too much
). I know I need to do CM. I don't know why I'm hesitating except for the fact that I can't imagine doing it 50 minutes or whatever straight!Carolyn, maybe you can spin a shorter amount of time. I haven't felt it in my feet because I'm doing a short time?
On OP, at the risk of repeating myself and putting everyone to zzzzz, I showed my whiter teeth and smaller bags under my eyes to my sister yesterday. She can definitely see it.
The texture of my hair has definitely improved! The proof is in the pudding. She started last night.No snow here. Just endless cloudiness and 40s. I'll take it.
mfv3
Cathlete
Today was my yoga day! In love with Sundays. I did UY Cardio today and 10 minutes of meditation. The meditation was kind of useless today as I couldn't stop thinking of what I needed to get done. Oh well! I found it funny though how Travis said we are going to sweat profusely. Yeah not so much for me. Has he ever done Cathe Speaking of sweating I did Intensity yesterday for the first time. Oh my, that one is killer. Perfect name for it
B and I went to the library today and got a bunch of new books. We read everyday and I was getting so sick of the ones we had.
And guess what?! He rolled from back to front ....but mama missed it He just had a up-the-back blow-out so I was in the other room pre-washing his clothes. I come back and he on his tummy chewing on a toy. I was in shock. I went up to him and of course gave him love and was telling im how proud I was and how much I loved him. He was probably thinking yeah no big deal quit freaking out mama. Love my baby
Update on Tony's fast. He was craving protein super bad one night and had some cashews. Then he splurged and had a few potstickers. He is back at it now though and feeling good. I am soaking some almonds for him overnight tonight so he can juice those tomorrow. Hopefully that will help with the cravings. Everyone needs protein in some form. I'd be starving without it. He has lost some weight already. He doesn't weigh himself but he can tell with the way his clothes fit.
Jean- LOVE the set you picked out! Your place sounds amazing! So beautiful! It's going to feel so good to get settled.
Missy- Tony has watched all those documentaries and really liked them. I have too as well but I'm so addicted to Friday Night Lights right now it's all I watch. I'm proud of you for listening to your body. That is hard to do! Good luck at Cracker Barrel. I hate when people want to go places with no healthy options. I've never been there so I don't know what they have but yesterday after my niece's basketball game the family wanted to go out for Mexican. I love it but it's hard to eat healthy at a place like that. I ended up getting a tostado. Everyone was like just one Marie. Ummm yes. I hate when people comment on my eating. One was plenty to fill me up and I eat like every 3 hours anyways which most of my family doesn't get. I hate eating a big meal. Makes me feel ill. Ok sorry I'm going off lol!.
Betty- That's great that your sister noticed the results too. I told Tony about what you were doing and he was impressed. I may have to try it sometime although it doesn't sound too fun Except for the results of course
Carolyn- LOVE the pic! You guys are a cute family! So glad everyone has fun skiing. I'm super excited to start XTrain. I almost want to skip Meso 3 but I won't. Honestly I'm only looking forward to plyo legs from that cycle. Never got to Meso 3 before as you probably remember but something about it doesn't seem fun. Oh well, I'll get through it.
Colleen- Hope you are enjoying your rest day and get a walk in later.
Mary- Nice job walking outside on your break! I'm so looking forward to that when the weather gets a bit nicer. I used to always walk outside during lunch. If I wanted I could pay 10 bucks a month for the hospital gym and walk on the treadmill but that just doesn't seem too appealing.
Speaking of sweating I did Intensity yesterday for the first time. Oh my, that one is killer. Perfect name for it B and I went to the library today and got a bunch of new books. We read everyday and I was getting so sick of the ones we had.
And guess what?! He rolled from back to front
....but mama missed it He just had a up-the-back blow-out so I was in the other room pre-washing his clothes. I come back and he on his tummy chewing on a toy. I was in shock. I went up to him and of course gave him love and was telling im how proud I was and how much I loved him. He was probably thinking yeah no big deal quit freaking out mama. Love my baby Update on Tony's fast. He was craving protein super bad one night and had some cashews. Then he splurged and had a few potstickers. He is back at it now though and feeling good. I am soaking some almonds for him overnight tonight so he can juice those tomorrow. Hopefully that will help with the cravings. Everyone needs protein in some form. I'd be starving without it. He has lost some weight already. He doesn't weigh himself but he can tell with the way his clothes fit.
Jean- LOVE the set you picked out! Your place sounds amazing! So beautiful! It's going to feel so good to get settled.
Missy- Tony has watched all those documentaries and really liked them. I have too as well but I'm so addicted to Friday Night Lights right now it's all I watch. I'm proud of you for listening to your body. That is hard to do! Good luck at Cracker Barrel. I hate when people want to go places with no healthy options. I've never been there so I don't know what they have but yesterday after my niece's basketball game the family wanted to go out for Mexican. I love it but it's hard to eat healthy at a place like that. I ended up getting a tostado. Everyone was like just one Marie. Ummm yes. I hate when people comment on my eating. One was plenty to fill me up and I eat like every 3 hours anyways which most of my family doesn't get. I hate eating a big meal. Makes me feel ill. Ok sorry I'm going off lol!.
Betty- That's great that your sister noticed the results too. I told Tony about what you were doing and he was impressed. I may have to try it sometime although it doesn't sound too fun
Except for the results of course Carolyn- LOVE the pic! You guys are a cute family! So glad everyone has fun skiing. I'm super excited to start XTrain. I almost want to skip Meso 3 but I won't. Honestly I'm only looking forward to plyo legs from that cycle. Never got to Meso 3 before as you probably remember but something about it doesn't seem fun. Oh well, I'll get through it.
Colleen- Hope you are enjoying your rest day and get a walk in later.
Mary- Nice job walking outside on your break! I'm so looking forward to that when the weather gets a bit nicer. I used to always walk outside during lunch. If I wanted I could pay 10 bucks a month for the hospital gym and walk on the treadmill but that just doesn't seem too appealing.
missyt
Cathlete
Hello friends!!!
Carolyn- i am glad to hear you are back to cathe! I bet you feel awesome!
Marie- i feel ya on going out with others...cracker barrell is supper fat!!! The food is aweful for you....i ordered breakfast...i ate 2 egg whites....and a few bites of a muffin...it came with a yogurt parfait...which was aweful! So i came home and had to eat something..... i had a bowl of special k...i was starving!!! Then i get....comments from tims mom...why did you order it??? So tim spoke up and said...because its the only thing on the menu under a thousand calories!!! Thankfully he said that...becauae it probably would not have been nice...what i would have said! Lol btw...i am glad tony is doing well with the fast! How long is he doing it????
Its funny...because tim and i eat really healthy....tims dad is getting on board and has lost 35 pds....so he agrees with us. Mom on the other hand....her attitude is we all are going to die someday....might as well be happy....but deep diwn...you are not...fat is not happy!! Sorry!!!
Betty- i hoped on board with hc about a yr ago....and i dont do the workouts...they cauae my wrists to hurt really bad...so i stick with cathe!!! I will look into that book...I just told Tim i wanted to get a superfoods book!
Off to finish preparing our lunches for tomorrow!!!
Carolyn- i am glad to hear you are back to cathe! I bet you feel awesome!
Marie- i feel ya on going out with others...cracker barrell is supper fat!!! The food is aweful for you....i ordered breakfast...i ate 2 egg whites....and a few bites of a muffin...it came with a yogurt parfait...which was aweful! So i came home and had to eat something..... i had a bowl of special k...i was starving!!! Then i get....comments from tims mom...why did you order it??? So tim spoke up and said...because its the only thing on the menu under a thousand calories!!! Thankfully he said that...becauae it probably would not have been nice...what i would have said! Lol btw...i am glad tony is doing well with the fast! How long is he doing it????
Its funny...because tim and i eat really healthy....tims dad is getting on board and has lost 35 pds....so he agrees with us. Mom on the other hand....her attitude is we all are going to die someday....might as well be happy....but deep diwn...you are not...fat is not happy!! Sorry!!!
Betty- i hoped on board with hc about a yr ago....and i dont do the workouts...they cauae my wrists to hurt really bad...so i stick with cathe!!! I will look into that book...I just told Tim i wanted to get a superfoods book!
Off to finish preparing our lunches for tomorrow!!!
mfv3
Cathlete
Carolyn- I was so surprised. I just stood there for a second like wait did I put him on his tummy. Too cute! Have fun playing cards You have such a great family!
Missy- Nice job at CB. Good for Tim for speaking up. Comments will always be made unfortunately. So annoying! Congrats to Tim's dad. You 2 are a great influence. That's too bad about his mom. Tony's brother says the same thing. You only live once. Very true. This is why I don't deprive myself on certain occasions but to do it everyday would just make one feel constantly sick. And to that I say, you only live once so why not feel great everyday and live a long happy and healthy life. You rule Missy! Way to be healthy!
I just love all you ladies! So glad we found each other.
You have such a great family!Missy- Nice job at CB. Good for Tim for speaking up. Comments will always be made unfortunately. So annoying! Congrats to Tim's dad. You 2 are a great influence. That's too bad about his mom. Tony's brother says the same thing. You only live once. Very true. This is why I don't deprive myself on certain occasions but to do it everyday would just make one feel constantly sick. And to that I say, you only live once so why not feel great everyday and live a long happy and healthy life. You rule Missy! Way to be healthy!
I just love all you ladies! So glad we found each other.