Ravenclaw Common Room

psb13

good morning to all!! getting ready for work....my new morning mantra: "i will not step on scales, i will not step on scales, i will not step on scales". this is soooo hard!!

Scarlettdawn764

Checking in for the morning. Morning fellow Ravenclaws! Today is my chill out day, no exercising other than normal lifestyle stuff, work and such. Hope everyone has a great day!

Matchamatcha

Posting here in order to guilt trip myself to going to boot camp tmrw morning! I missed Friday for job interview and went swimming instead (can't say I feel too guilty about that) but skipped Monday because I was overdue on an assignment which is pretty bad.

Tmrw, boot camp! Make me accountable people! :laugh:

TwiFan5

Checking in once again, am having a great week so far.
Tuesday 13/9/11 1 OWL Exercise OWL Food/Water – No 1 OWL Post House Points - 100

momofJandA

:drinker: woohoo I made prefect!!!!!! (I think this may be the first time ever)

Matchamatcha- lets go girl!!! I know it tough but think of how good you will feel afterwards!! you WILL go tomorrow morning ( I will be there in spirit with you!)

Run was beautiful today- still not getting any sleep at night, but it was better than Sunday night so I'll take it!
Wearing a very fitted black dress today- and I must look good because I've gotten about 4 compliments already- everything from "You have amazing calves" to "What the hell are you doing to look like that?"
Of course my husband's response was, "How much did you pay for it?" leave it to him to be rational!!!!!


Today's Stats:
Food: +1
Exercise: 0 (the no scale thing is really a great challenge as I'm addicted to it!!! Lost the battle this morning twice once before my run and once after- man I really need to divorce that scale)
Spirit: +1

Weekly Stats:
Owls: 8 House Points 208

_gwen

Congrats momofJandA! We've got work to do. A food challenge...I'll have to think about that.

I've been looking at my now baggy clothing. I think I'm going to have to dig around in my closet for something that fits a bit better.

*Progress towards week of 9/11 OWLS -9/13 update*
House Spirit (post ) - +2
Food (sugar) - +2
Exercise (Don't look at scale) - +2 - not counting official weigh in. This is HARD!

*September exercise minutes*
Month to date total = 230
Week 9/11 to date total = 60
9/13 exercise minutes - none to report so far

Scarlettdawn764

Omg....I know what you mean about the scale thing. I think my scale is mad at me because I didn't get on it before my shower this morning. I hope it doesn't get pouty and start weighing me heavier on purpose

Scarlettdawn764

Also grats to the Prefects! Hope you come up with some interesting challenges for next week! And grats to all you loser Ravenclaws! May we all be losers next week!

azsuzi

Prefects, you can use this prefect badge in your signature this week until the new prefects are announced next week!

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Just delete the one space right after the first bracket and you should be good to go. It should look like this:


Thanks to Bron - our Head Master - for setting the badges up for us!

missbeccaanne

Morning, or afternoon really,
Baby is sick today after his busy weekend so its a pretty lazy day. I am going to try and get a workout in if I can ever get him down for nap. I am determined to break this yoyo this week.

kellyisloved

Congrats to our prefects, momofJandA and _gwen!!

Still fighting a losing battle on the exercise front, but I'm DETERMINED to actually do some real exercise this week. I didn't get a chance to check in yesterday, busy day from early morning until late night, but at least that also meant I didn't get to check my scale, lol. That has to be one of the hardest challenges I've ever met....sad, isn't it?

At least I have my food planned for the day, which is getting easier to do, so that should keep me from cheating in the cafeteria at work.

Daily Stats from 9/12:
Food: 1 (yay!)
Exercise: 1
Spirit: 0
House Points: 10

Weekly Stats (week of 9/10 - 9/16):
Food: 1
Exercise: 1
Spirit: 2
House Points: 30

_gwen

Prefects, you can use this prefect badge in your signature this week until the new prefects are announced next week!

Heh, heh...Thanks!

sundancer1966

Hi Ravenclaws!!

Checking in for my Spirit Owl today!! Hope everyone is doing well.

I was never a big fan of weighing myself, but now that I am told to wait... The temptation to hop on is strong. But, I will resist it!!

I have a fun update, went the NY Ren Fair and bought a Quiddich broom!! It is beautiful.

Congrats to this weeks Prefects!! great work last week

kaseyb21

Hi Ravenclaws!

I lost the scale war today and weighed myself. I think I'm addicted.

School is definitely taking up a lot more of my time that I anticipated.

azsuzi

Oh phooey! I tricked myself into stepping on the scale today. I wanted to weigh my cat and the only way to do it is to weigh myself holding him and then just weighing me and subtracting to get his weight. It didn't cross my mind what I was doing until it was too late! AHHHHH!!!

Hope everyone had a marvelous day. I'm off for a little treadmill work with Harry (listening to the Half Blood Prince on audio book while I walk!) Then its back to work for me tomorrow after a nice couple of days off. Have a good night everyone!

(Oh, by the way - the cat weighs 21 pounds!!)

Matchamatcha

Good evening Ravenclaws,
I had an awesome day. We went to Hollywood today and I tried on a ton of clothes(those shop attendants at the Beverly center just loved this) and found out a ten is just way too big now!!

Congratulations!

:drinker: woohoo I made prefect!!!!!! (I think this may be the first time ever)

Matchamatcha- lets go girl!!! I know it tough but think of how good you will feel afterwards!! you WILL go tomorrow morning ( I will be there in spirit with you!)

Wearing a very fitted black dress today- and I must look good because I've gotten about 4 compliments already- everything from "You have amazing calves" to "What the hell are you doing to look like that?"
Of course my husband's response was, "How much did you pay for it?" leave it to him to be rational!!!!!

Thank you! And congratulations on rocking that dress!

I *did* go to boot camp. And I'm glad I did because it seemed like it was a lot harder this week. I definitely need to up my game. I can't go on Friday because I have a training day for my new job way on other side of the city (boo). But I'm going with a friend to the gym tmrw, either for a jog on the treadmills or a swim.

After all that boxing this morning, I kind of don't know what to do with all my calories? I don't know if I'll be able to eat them all . Should have planned my eating a bit better, even pigging out at lunch has only done so much :laugh:

Oh forgot to do my points:

Exercise - I forgot and weighed myself
Food - Had a very sugar drink from Maccas so none (the only time I ever feel inclined to drink coke/soft drink is Maccas coke.. maybe because it's more watered down? Hmm... )
House spirit - yay! +1

TwiFan5

Had a great day today, wasn't real hungry though.
Wednesday 14/9/11
1 OWL Exercise
OWL Food/Water - No
1 OWL Post
House Points – 70

Scarlettdawn764

Daily check-in for my free OWL! So, I keep a stack of jeans that are my "goal" jeans and every once in a while I try them on and get rid of pants that are getting looser. I grabbed a pair off the top of that stack last night and was able to wear them! Today may be a good day to go thru my "goal" jeans and get rid of some of my current choices. Yay! I like smaller pants!

momofJandA

Good Morning Ravenclaws!! Today is a new day- whatever happened/didn't happen yesterday is gone, done, can't be changed, so let's DECIDE and then MAKE today the day!!!!

Today's Stats:
Food: +1
Exercise: +1
Spirit: +1

Weekly Stats:
Owls: 11 House Points:272

_gwen

Oh phooey! I tricked myself into stepping on the scale today.

More like the cat tricked you! Those darn cats.

*Progress towards week of 9/11 OWLS -9/14 update*
House Spirit (post ) - +3
Food (sugar) - +3
Exercise (Don't look at scale) - +3 - <--This is HARD!

*September exercise minutes*
Month to date total = 260
Week 9/11 to date total = 90
9/14 exercise minutes - 30 min walking

kellyisloved

Not much to report, but I wanted to check in at least. Getting ready to go shopping. They are changing our dress code at work, which is unfortunately not happy news for me. Since I've lost weight prior to this, very little of my older clothes fit properly, and I'm not shrinking into anything good yet, so really I'm going to have to buy clothes every time I start getting out of range. It's a little happy I guess - it *is* new clothes, afterall - but I didn't want to splurge yet!

Ah well, I'll call it an advanced reward for what I'm currently doing.

Daily Stats from 9/13:
Food: 0
Exercise: 1
Spirit: 1
House Points:

Weekly Stats (week of 9/10 - 9/16):
Food: 1
Exercise: 2
Spirit: 3
House Points: 30

tameko2

Not much to report, but I wanted to check in at least. Getting ready to go shopping. They are changing our dress code at work, which is unfortunately not happy news for me. Since I've lost weight prior to this, very little of my older clothes fit properly, and I'm not shrinking into anything good yet, so really I'm going to have to buy clothes every time I start getting out of range. It's a little happy I guess - it *is* new clothes, afterall - but I didn't want to splurge yet!

Ah well, I'll call it an advanced reward for what I'm currently doing.

That stinks - are they making it stricter?? More business than casual? I would be so grumpy about that!

I don't know what size you wear but I recently went and got new work pants after discovering that final sale pants at the limited end up being about 15 bucks before taxes and they have a cut that fits me pretty well. Sizes are very limited at my store by this point though, its ALL 14s and some 12s which works out find for me right now since I'm a 12 but if I drop another size it won't be a viable strategy.


I failed at the scale again so only 1 point there for me so far this week. 3 posts though! and ....3 good food days? yeah!

azsuzi

Happy Wednesday Ravenclaw! I stayed off the scale this morning!! The cat's not going to sabotage me again! :laugh:

I've been trying to strenthen my arms to be able to do pull-ups. I've never been able to do them even as a very active child. My attempts yesterday rewarded me with pulled muscles down both sides of my back today - owwwie!! I must be doing something wrong - I just can't get my feet to even leave the ground unless I do a little jump first. Anyone have any pointers for me??

Have a wonderful day everyone!

kellyisloved

Not much to report, but I wanted to check in at least. Getting ready to go shopping. They are changing our dress code at work, which is unfortunately not happy news for me. Since I've lost weight prior to this, very little of my older clothes fit properly, and I'm not shrinking into anything good yet, so really I'm going to have to buy clothes every time I start getting out of range. It's a little happy I guess - it *is* new clothes, afterall - but I didn't want to splurge yet!

Ah well, I'll call it an advanced reward for what I'm currently doing.

That stinks - are they making it stricter?? More business than casual? I would be so grumpy about that!

Unfortunately, they are making it stricter, which is more dressy/business than it was before. *sigh* I never was a fan of wearing business clothes. And thanks for the tip - I might recommend a friend of mine check out any sales that might be there around here, but my sizes wouldn't be included, alas. Happy news for you finding some options for the moment at least, though And if you shrink past them, then that's a different kind of happy news!

tameko2

I'm pretty sure they'd be in for a mutiny if they did that to us here.

psb13

Oh phooey! I tricked myself into stepping on the scale today. I wanted to weigh my cat and the only way to do it is to weigh myself holding him and then just weighing me and subtracting to get his weight. It didn't cross my mind what I was doing until it was too late! AHHHHH!!!

gee, i wonder how much the dog weighs??? lol!!
so far i have not caved in and stepped on the scale. today is my high day for zig zagging and i had an awesome ride home from work on my bike sooo, i have 1365 calories to go yet tonight!!! Mr PB, here i come!!!

editing as i forgot something else exciting. i bought a really pretty purple sweater (my favorite color) last fall when i started doing this on my own. i have referred to it as my goal sweater and hoped to be able to wear it this winter. just for fun i tried it on the other day. sad to say, by the time it's cold enough to wear it, it will be too BIG!!! fits a little loose now!!! maybe i will be able to find it in a smaller size...it's really pretty!!

missbeccaanne

managed to stay of the scale, however haven't really managed to move my butt.
Going on my beach trip this sunday and still hoping for a little loss.
going to try to get a workout in today but I am being way too lazy.

bethanyweathers

This is one of the most stressful and badgering weeks ever. midterms are beginning, friends are annoying, seriously ill relatives and overwhelming extracurricular activities leave very little room for exercise, and make all the time in the world for stress eating. Doing my best to eat healthier things when I cave into eating. Plus, TOM is just around the corner. All is just so dandy.

psb13

This is one of the most stressful and badgering weeks ever. midterms are beginning, friends are annoying, seriously ill relatives and overwhelming extracurricular activities leave very little room for exercise, and make all the time in the world for stress eating. Doing my best to eat healthier things when I cave into eating. Plus, TOM is just around the corner. All is just so dandy.

hang in there bethany. you know that all of this will pass. try to not cave, but if you have to, try to make the best choices that you can in terms of what you eat. microwaveable low cal popcorn really helps me. it satisfies the craving for crunchy and a little bit salty. crunchy veggies or sweet fruits also help. you know that you will only regret it later if you do major damage. we all have those times that we consider turning to food to make us feel better, but in the end, does it really? it's a short term fix to a long term problem, the long term problem being that most of us are emotional eaters. that's why he got ourselves in this shape. YOU CAN DO THIS!!! take a walk, find something healthy to get you past it!!! remember Dumbledore's quote about choices!! it's my favorite-hence it's in my signature. remember that we are here for you!!

NikkiMustang77

Hey Ravenclaw.

I really DO feel bad about not reporting in, but full-time student status plus two jobs are kinda kicking me all over the place. I hardly go on the computer for anything anymore >.<

I'm trying to keep track of my exercise points: This week I have 125 so far (starting on Sunday).
Weight's gone up: I hover around 157. I'm not a happy camper.
Once my financial aid check comes in I'm getting a gym membership for myself here at the college - it's only 20 bucks and I can actually run when the weather is horrible. I've just been DDR-ing for now ^^;

If y'all don't wanna include me in the totals for the House Cup or the week or whatever, I don't mind either way. I'm gonna be slow to reporting and whatnot, so yeah.

Edit: If you do include me, I guess a goal can be 153.