Delta Force Weekly - Nov. 1- 7 - Bootcamp Buddies

pooder · #1 11-01-2009, 08:07 AM

MAGNIFIED THOUGHTS
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Your thoughts are more powerful than you can ever realize. For there is a part of you that faithfully puts each thought into action without question.
Your thoughts affect every part of you in ways much too numerous to ever keep track of. Each thought sets off a cascade of responses within you that cannot be stopped.

What you think, affects where your life goes. For each thought is magnified and manifested through the whole of your existence.

Positive thinking empowers much more than your thoughts. Negative thinking can dismantle every part of your life.

You always have a choice of what to think. When making that choice, always remember each thought has great power that continues long after the thought has passed from your consciousness.

Though thinking does not make it so, thinking makes you make it so. What you think becomes what you live.

-- Ralph Marston

Now think positive and have a good OP week.

Clara

KimberleyW · #2 11-01-2009, 01:05 PM

Good Afternoon!

Yesterday went well. The party was a success and we're inundated with lego, Knex and Bionicle pieces!

Trick or treating went extremely well-- though we're left with an insane amount of chocolate/candy/chips. I'll have to exert a huge amount of self-restraint!!

We didn't get many kids (around 20) so the kids inherited a few more full sized candy bars and I still have 100+ bags of chips. Good thing I put them in the kids' lunches!!

I was busy in the kitchen yesterday as well. I made a massive batch of "Thick and Hearty Split Pea and Vegetable Soup" and brought some over to my buddy's last night. After we got home, I made a double batch of baked berry oatmeal and a double batch of apple polenta cake-- which I promptly forgot about when I went downstairs to watch Grey's Anatomy and now it's more like granola bars instead of cake!!

This morning, I got up and met my buddy in the park to run 9 miles. We're getting really good at running and talking the whole time.

That's progress for me as I've been running for two years and only now am able to talk and run and keep up a consistent pace.

Since getting home, we've cleaned up outside from all Halloween detritus (pumpkins, decorations, etc) and tackled some of the interior mess. DH & the kids made spelt bread while I was gone. I've got a massive batch of potato broccoli soup brewing. I'll likely make a stew or lentil/rice loaf in a little bit.

Later this afternoon we're off to my parents' for Nathan's official birthday dinner. My mom made me go get a chocolate mousse cake for dessert. I told her we did *not* need dessert but she's got a "problem". I bought the smallest dessert I could find so the best anyone is getting is a sliver as it will be a stretch to share that among 10 people!!

The kids are excited for hamburgers (since I no longer have any meat here for them) and I've got the rest of the lentil/nut loaf with vegetable gravy defrosting. That is *so* good that I'm going to make it again on Christmas Day!!

Have a great OP day everybuddy!

Clara- I edited the title if that's okay. You wrote Daily Force Weekly so I changed it to Delta!!

Denise- How great all your family is so close together. It helps when you can pick and choose who you want to see/avoid! LOL

We live in upscale housing as well and most of the owners are original with the development. They're all grandparents so only half a dozen school aged kids here and I've got three of them!!

Little Chubber · #3 11-01-2009, 02:54 PM

Hi Delta Buddies,

I went to church, fixed lunch, have laundry going,and just pulled my baked oatmeal muffins out of the oven. I want to get a pot of chili on yet. I have an important football game to watch this afternoon.

GO PACK GO!They are playing that team with Brett what's his name.

Kimberley~Good job on the run. Move that candy/chips so they don't tempt you. They really aren't that good. Be strong.

Clara~Thanks, I am thinking positive and am planning on strong OP week!

Denise~Have a nice dinner with your family today. Good job getting on the treadmill.

Laurie~I hope your stomach is feeling better. I told people that I gave the flu shot to, to expect their arm to be sore about a day and a half. My arm actually woke me up in the night that first night. Then it got better. Most everyone said their arm didn't bother them much at all.

Hello to all that follow. Have a great day!

pooder · #4 11-01-2009, 03:34 PM

Kimberly... sorry about that title in my post. I also seen later that we should start this one on a Monday. Must be the time change that has me confused. On our KickButt site, we start Sunday thru Saturday. Thanks for changing it again. Sounds like you are in control of the candy and snacks. You are doing awesome in your running also. Enjoy your birthday party this evening. You food sounds yummy.

Trudie... I would like to watch the Colts play today, but we are having an elderly friend over for dinner this evening. She is leaving for Florida at the end of the week. I went to church, and then went to see Mary. Was only go for a few minutes, but when I got there, she was a mess. As a nurse, you know what I mean. She needed a shower. So, that is what I did. Got home late, ate a boiled egg and some cottage cheese and then fixed an apple crisp for dessert. Dinner is now in the oven. I hope your team wins.

Hello to all. Oh and Deedee... glad your kitchen is about done. Congrats. on the weight loss.

Clara

Laurdee · #5 11-01-2009, 06:25 PM

Trudie, I was VERY surprised at how much my arm actually hurt from the injection....and I'm not a baby!! It really did hurt. Today, not so much. But I got it on Wed, and when I went to be Fri night I noticed it didn't hurt much at all anymore. BUT, that's when I woke up with such pain in my arm that I couldn't move it back...had trouble getting dressed!! Pulling up my pants with that arm was almost impossible. From the vaccine? SHouldn't have been, but who knows! I told someone that it was because my MUSCLE was SO big, it bent the needle!

Oh, well. Went to the gym this morning, and really worked/stretched that arm. Doing much better tonight.

See ya'll later!
L

pooder · #6 11-01-2009, 06:31 PM

Laurie... I guess I was lucky. I didn't have any pain with my flu shot. Usually I get sore the first day, but not this time. Forgot I even got it. Guess I have more fat than muscle. Glad your arm feels better.

Clara

Laurdee · #7 11-02-2009, 07:08 AM

No more arm pain...not from the shot, or the shoulder. Also, was able to walk on the TM yesterday with no pain. YEAH!! OK, gotta get dressed for work.
Have a good one everyone!

pooder · #8 11-02-2009, 09:15 AM

I am so hyped. I have been 100 per cent OP since a week ago. I started the SF last Monday. I even had an elderly friend over for dinner last night and fixed a (food porn). I did not eat it. I may have eaten a little to much of the meat, and was a little to full, but I blame it on having a late lunch. I really didn't have time to eat a good lunch and thus I was hungry at dinner. Anyway, my scale says I am down. Weigh-in tomorrow will tell. I will be gone most of the day, and this helps me. The more I run around, the better I do. I have done my treadmill this a.m..

Laurie... glad the pain is gone. Enjoy your day at work (yeah, right! Anyway have a good one.

I will check back this afternoon and see how all our other Delta Force is doing.

Staying focused and positive,
Clara

Journey2Me · #9 11-02-2009, 12:40 PM

Today's kitchen adventure: backsplash

Our weather is glorious! I just want to walk outside all day. After lunch, I'm heading for the gym for a great workout.

Staying OP

Trudie, steel-cut oats + blueberries = yum! Thanks for the suggestion!
Clara, you are doing so great! Congratulations on your dedication!
Laurie, no pain = wonderful!!!
Kimberley, I hope all went well at your mother's yesterday. Where could I find a recipe for the lentil/nut loaf that you make? It sounds delish!
Denise, I would have loved to have seen Cooper all dressed up. Did you take photos? Hint!
My dog is much better now, almost back to normal.

pooder · #10 11-02-2009, 01:35 PM

Hi Deedee... just wanted to tell you that my son does tile work and puts in backsplashes all the time. Glad your having some good weather. Ours is cool, but nice. The sun is shining and that makes a world of difference. Glad your dog is almost back to normal.

Clara

KimberleyW · #11 11-02-2009, 08:38 PM

Good Evening!

Sorry it took me so long to get here today to check in! My buddy came over and DH & Ddog joined us on a 9 mile walk to the flour mill and back. We loaded up on cornmeal, spices, etc. The backpack was at least 25lbs on the way home!! *eek* We had lunch here and then went to Costco to do more shopping. When I got back, I had some chores to do around here, not the least of which was continuing to go over the house with a fine toothed comb. Nathan's Nintendo DS has been missing since his birthday party. I called one of the parents whose 2 sons were at the party just to ask if they had seen the DS because one of her sons had brought his DS to play with Lucas. I don't have the heart to call the other parents as it would basically mean I was accusing their boys of stealing it. That being said, it is gone and nowhere to be found. It makes me mad because I had a smaller party thinking it would be cheaper than inviting a big group to go to an indoor play center. And now replacing the DS will cost me more than the expensive birthday party!!!

Anyway, the boys had soccer after dinner and I had a Parent Council meeting. I did talk to another of the boys who was at the party (who is also in soccer with Lucas & Nathan) and he said he saw the DS in our living room. It's not there now!! As for the meeting, the Holiday Bazaar is on Thursday so there is lots of last minute planning to get done (I'm one of the coordinators). Now I'm back home and we'll be in the process of getting ready for bed soon!!

Clara-Good Luck on the scales tomorrow!

Deedee- I posted the recipe on the veggie forum last night!

Trudie- DH's mentor and father figure is in the process of dying as we speak in Madison. I think we're driving down there this weekend so DH can say good-bye. That's not too far from you, is it?

Little Chubber · #12 11-02-2009, 10:15 PM

Hi Buddies,
Just got home a little bit ago. I had a meeting after work. It's been an OP day.

DeeDee~I had steel cut oats and blueberries this morning. DD likes them with blueberries too.
Laurie~Glad to hear your pain is gone.
Kimberley~Sorry you have a good bye trip to make. I live an hour North of Eau Claire, and about 4 hours North of Madison.
Clara~You are doing great. Proud of you buddy!

Hope you all had a good night.

pooder · #13 11-03-2009, 08:10 AM

Good morning. The sun is shining and it sure makes for a good morning. I usually don't post until after weigh-in, but I was up earlier than normal this morning. One of those nights we all have from time to time. I read the front page of the paper over a cup of coffee. I have done my hair and make-up and rode my treadmill. Now, I am starved and won't eat until after weigh-in. So, I thought I would post here for a bit.

Trudie... I think you are awesome too. You seem to work hard and stay on program too.

Kimberly... sorry about dh mentor and friend. Hope you can go see him one final time. My dgs lost his DS one time. Shortly after he got it. Ended up he had left it a the dentist office. This was over the weekend. Lucky for him someone very honest turned it in. Needless to say he was a very happy young man and has taken better care of it. When it happens in your own home, it is very hard to take that someone would take it. Hope someone brings it back when their mom notices it.

I will be back later for the results of a week of SF.

Clara

mudpies · #14 11-03-2009, 10:37 AM

Good morning!

Scale is down!

I'm not focusing on numbers, but I am almost back at my pre-cruise weight. I guess since it has been a couple of weeks.. those 3 lbs were REAL! LOL.. That's okay, I deserved every single pound, and I won't go into the food porn I had on the ship! Anyway - that IS how real life is.. there are going to be vacations and holidays that you mindfully overeat, but thankfully - I have learned the key is what you do AFTER the event! I have been working out hard, and following the plan, and the weight I gained is going!

Kimberley, maybe you should just call the other parent and let her know that you're not accussing, and that possible Nathan misplaced it.. but you searched high and low and decided to call the parents just to check. I would not be offended.. and as a mom, I know that 7 yr olds can sometimes take things implusively..

DeeDee, I can't wait to see your kitchen! How are YOU liking loving it? It is amazing to watch it all come together... picking the backsplash was soooooo hard for me! I ended up with a perfect tumbled stone that looked great with my granite.

Laurie, so glad your arm is feeling better!

Trudie, same here with me.. the more I am busy - the better I do! You're doing fantastic!

Clara, wondering what the WI will reveal on your week of SF... I may have to give it a try..

pooder · #15 11-03-2009, 11:11 AM

Home early. Had to pick my son up so he could borrow our truck. I was down 1.6 pounds. I am one happy Weight Watcher. Denise, you are right. We can mess up and if we always get right back on track, we will be ok. Good job on taking it back off.

Clara

mudpies · #16 11-03-2009, 04:54 PM

WOOHOO Clara! I'm think I should explore SF.. maybe just for a week and see what happens!

Little Chubber · #17 11-03-2009, 07:59 PM

Hi Buddies,

Good day at work. Stong OP day. Just finished my popcorn, yum! I'll be watching the BL in a few minutes.

CLARA! Whoo hoo on the 1.6 pound loss.

You have worked hard for that loss.

Denise~Good to hear the scale is moving down.

Have you ever tried Core before? When I switched over, I really didn't think I could make it through the first week. The I got stubborn, and said I WILL do this for 1 week, and I had every intention of going back to flex. Funny thing, I am still doing core. I would have never thought it would be for me. Both plans are good. This has been good for me, and a very needed change.

Hello to the rest of the DF. Have a great night.

Journey2Me · #18 11-03-2009, 09:25 PM

Whew! What a day! I finally got to sit down when we ate dinner.

Last night, we got brain MRI results for my DH & they are not good. There was only one surprise with it, but it was a shocker. (No malignancy or thrombosis, thankfully!!!) After that news, DH went into a minor depression and I went on a binge and undid all the good I had done earlier in the week. Then, we thought about it all and just counted our blessings. He came extremely close to dying two years ago, and he is still here & mostly enjoying life. So, back on program now & determined that I will finish this fight to goal!

Kimberley....many thanks for posting the recipe!

Clara....wow! Congratulations on the loss! That's a big loss for someone as little as you! Come to think of it, it's just a big loss for anyone!!!

Denise....ditto on the tumbled marble that is perfect with the granite! That's what we did, too. They finished the backsplash & grouted it today. Wow! We are so thrilled! Congratulations on your loss!

Trudie...you are such an inspiration with your steady commitment. I am working to get there with you!

Laurie...hi!

Now, I'm off to make tabouli while I have a kitchen before the workers return tomorrow.

KimberleyW · #19 11-03-2009, 10:05 PM

Good Evening!

Another whirlwind of a day here!

Me & buddy off to the gym in the morning for spin & yoga. Then home for lunch and to the cinema to see the Michael Jackson movie. Whatever you say about the man, he definitely knew how to sing! Then I came home to you know what hitting the fan with another friend. It has been building over the past six months. We'd made plans to walk a full/half marathon together and then she invited a different friend and spent the next 4 months talking about her training in front of me. Then she didn't want to join me & DH on a walk on my birthday (went to the gym to take a class instead). Then she ditched me another day when I'd cleared my schedule and drove the kids to my parents' so we could walk together and I got home to find she'd gone out with someone else!! In the meantime, she's been very mean to my buddy. We all met at the gym but the "friend" has been rude. It hit a low point when we took her out for her birthday last week and she proceeded to talk all about a party she was having for her birthday this weekend-- without inviting my buddy. I was floored with how rude she was. And then she wrote me a horribly nasty email this weekend. She tried to pass it off as a "joke" but it didn't come across that way! So, tomorrow was supposed to be our Collective Kitchen day and this "friend" had invited herself to join. Neither buddy nor I wanted to do anything with her after the week we've had. I was able to beg off because of the impending Holiday Bazaar at the kids' school and some other developments (will write about that tomorrow). But the "friend" then proceeded to send a couple of emails to me & my buddy talking about her party plans and, again, buddy wasn't invited.

So, buddy was feeling extremely sad/excluded. I took Claire to dance, dropped Lucas, Nathan & DH off at Cubs and drove over to where buddy's daughter was at basketball practice and we went for a 6 mile run together to talk it out and figure out what to do. I've been friends with this other woman for 5 years. I've grown somewhat immune to her playing these games. She constantly talks to me about plans with other people and never invites me. It used to hurt my feelings but beggars couldn't be choosers (I didn't have a lot of friends after we took the kids out of their old school). The way she's been treating not only me but my buddy has been inexcusable. I've likened it to an abusive boyfriend-- she'll be reasonable and nice one minute and then turn around and smack you in the face the next. I've been in shell shock a number of times lately and I've realized over the past couple of weeks that I need to just walk away quietly. I'm not one to dump out on a friend but this is not a positive/healthy situation. From a personal perspective, I've been reluctant to walk away despite everything because I worry about putting all my eggs in one basket. I truly do love my buddy and I don't foresee anything happening to change that. I haven't been happy with this other friend but I have worried that if anything ever did happen to my friendship with my buddy, it would be even harder to be alone after having made the kind of friend I've always dreamed of having. It really has completed my life and I'm the happiest I've truly ever been. All I need is my DH, my kids and a best girlfriend! And I have to have faith in that and not be afraid to let go of a negative situation because I'm scared of not having a net. Thanks for letting me work that through!!!

Anyway, tonight has been productive here. I've made a massive batch of applesauce, have a double batch of Core granola in the oven and am in the process of pressure cooking more beans than any human can possibly eat. I'm making baked beans and veggie chile for our Collective Kitchen tomorrow!!

Clara- Congrats on the loss!! I'm actually getting sick and tired of every Christmas and birthday being about the DS. Claire's broke down this summer so we had to buy her one for her birthday. Lucas lost some games so he got replacement ones for his birthday. It feels like such a waste!!

Denise- Glad the scale is moving down!! I did ask one of the moms in passing last night so there's just one other mom left. She's very protective and wouldn't take it well but also is very observant so she would have seen a DS pocketed in his jacket. It's anyone's guess where that bugger up and walked off!! LOL

Trudie- I'm off to watch TBL in a minute too. Late night here!!

Deedee- (((((hugs))))) I'm sorry about the bad news for DH.

pooder · #20 11-04-2009, 08:49 AM

Good morning. It is a cloudy, cool morning here. Now I must say something positive. It is not raining. See, that wasn't hard. I have decided every time I say something negative, I need to follow it with a positive. Makes me feel better. I have a good life compared to a lot of people in this world. Now for today, I plan on another OP day. I am staying home and doing some laundry and a little cleaning today. I made my husbands favorite cookie yesterday. He was out for one whole day. They are not my favorite, so once they cool and are in the cookie can, I can leave them alone.

Deedee... good job on getting right back OP. Sometimes we just have to put things behind us. I hope all turns out ok for you and hubby. Kitchen sounds like it is beautiful. I guess you do know that it was all emotion behind the binge. Maybe you could find another way to deal with it. Try going for a walk or maybe eating only healthy foods. I know, very hard to do. I have been there, done that. Keep on keeping on.

Trudie... I, too, had my popcorn last night. Then I wanted something more, so I ate a yogurt. Need to realize that was not hunger. Don't know what that emotion is. Haven't figured it out. You are also doing great on SF. So far, I am enjoying the not counting of points. Since I am having my euchre party Saturday, I plan on enjoying the evening and trying to eat only healthy foods. Well, maybe a little bit of a no no.

Kimberly... wow! Your friend sounds complicated. Seems she doesn't know how to be a good friend. Maybe it is better to break the ties. How many times can you turn the other cheek? It doesn't mean she still can't be a friend. Just deal with the friendship different. If she is a true friend, you will know it by her actions when you treat her differently. Good luck. My, you still have a busy schedule. Don't know how you do all you do.

Hello to all to follow. I will check back later,

Staying focused and positive,
Clara

KimberleyW · #21 11-04-2009, 03:20 PM

Good Afternoon!

Will wonders never cease? I'm posting before the sun has set today!!

That being said, another whirlwind of a day here. I set the alarm early to hit the grocery store as soon as it opened to pick up the remaining ingredients for our collective kitchen day. We *were* supposed to go to the gym for an interval class and then relax in the sauna this morning before cooking but instead I started right in with cooking the second the kids left for school and was still in my PJs cooking when my buddy arrived!! *eek* So, we spent the next FOUR hours in the kitchen and got everything done!!

I'd made applesauce and granola last night. Today, we made carob banana polenta loaf, bean & veggie chili, beet & tofu burgers, lentil&nut loaf, spiced baked beans, vegetable vindaloo and Mexican lasagna (last two from McDougall's website). While we were waiting for things to cool off, we went down to my basement to do a FIRM sculpting workout together. It is SNOWING here so we decided not to run!!

The kids will be home from school soon. We're going to fast-forward through SYTYCD (we don't listen to the judges) and then I'm off to Kundalini yoga over dinner hour (DH & the kids can have the chili I made today!!). I have to drop them off for Beavers/Scouts and then run some errands tonight. The school's Holiday Bazaar is tomorrow afternoon so I have some baking to do tonight and tomorrow!!!

Clara- Thanks for the advice. I agree that pulling back is definitely the way to go. We'll see how this "friend" reacts in time!

Little Chubber · #22 11-04-2009, 07:46 PM

Hi Buddies,
I little quiet here. Where's the rest of the Delta Force?

It's been an OP day. Nothing exciting going on here.

Kimberley~Sorry about the friend troubles. Friendships can get so complicated sometimes. I do believe some friends are only meant to be in our lives for a season. I am cautious with friends, as I have been hurt by them in the past. As I am sure we all have.

Clara~Sometimes we just seems to eat for no good reason. At least now, my choices are better.

Have a good night buddies.

KimberleyW · #23 11-04-2009, 08:41 PM

Trudie- Excited is overrated! LOL

I think that there are a lot of us out there who are weary of friendships. That's probably the best thing about my buddy that we've both been hurt in the past and tend to stay fairly guarded but we're both such naturally open and giving people that we've let the guard down with each other. Like attracts like. I got along with my DH like gangbusters right from the start too. It's nice when destiny throws one right over the plate!!

The only flip side is that it can cast a harsh light on the mis-pitches you might not have noticed so much before!

Journey2Me · #24 11-04-2009, 09:32 PM

OP all day....

Today, we had day #1 of two days of having a new roof put on. We heard bang...bang...bang all day long! One dog was terrified, but the other two ignored it. The new roof was necessitated by a hail storm that totaled many, many roofs in our area.

Clara, I am completely aware of the emotions driving the eating. However, that night, I was not in a state of caring. The emotions won. I admire your being able to make cookies & have them in the house.

Kimberley, I had a similar experience with a friend and the friendship ended. I was upset at first, but later realized that I didn't miss her negative energy.

Trudie, you are so right about what you mentioned to Clara about sometimes we eat for no good reason. I'm working to eat only when hungry or to stave off hunger.

Hi, Denise & Laurie.

mudpies · #25 11-05-2009, 07:51 AM

Good morning!

DeeDee, wow - you're really some projects going on!

Clara, homemade cookies - a BIG red light for me. No baked goods allowed here! It really is a good thing my little boy isn't too fussy when it comes to treats in the house.. I buy things that I don't really care for!

Trudie, glad things are going still great for you!

So yesterday, I really challenged my workout. I know it is probably nothing great for our avid runners here.. but for me it was a challenge! I ran a whole mile on the treadmill, without stopping! It took me 12 minutes, but I did it. Usually I'd run a couple of minutes then walk fast .. so I feel pretty good about this and plan on trying it again this AM!

I have been drinking decaffeinated coffee for the past 2 months, as I was weaning myself off caffeine in preparation of my upcoming surgery, as I get caffeine withdrawal symptoms pretty bad (mostly bad headache!) However, I was watching the show "The Doctors" and they said having a cup of coffee right before you exercise can make working out easier, and give you a little boost of energy - I've tried it a couple of times.. and it does seem to work! So for the next few weeks I may keep drinking that one cup.. then I'll stop so I don't get a headache after surgery!

Food wise - I'm still doing great - but haven't had the chance to explore SF. It's been a long time since I have been to a meeting.. I don't have any new materials.

Hope everyone has a great OP day!