Hufflepuff Common Room
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Hi everyone, sorry I'm not so active right now, I am spending my time either working, helping my boyfriend with event planning or driving to my parent's house to water their plants because they're too proud to ask neighbours to do it while they're away. I've not been to the gym for ages and it's starting to get to me but since I'm looking after the dog who likes to try and liberate my gerbil while I'm not looking, opportunities to go are slim.
As far as head of house stuff goes, I'm willing to step up and give a hand but I'm perhaps not around consistently enough to be of use. I'm happy for Molly and Carolinagirl to share duties. Don't be shy about saying if you get to the point where you've had enough though.
Great challenges by the way. I always wondered how the other houses earned SPEWs. Does that sound fun to anyone else? I guess if we do this it might be useful to post the SPEW challenge the day before (or the entire week's challenges at the start of the week).
I'm currently reading Gaiman's The Graveyard Book. Does anyone else find that all these books tend to have similar characters and storylines? Maybe I need to read something other than spooky fantasy for a while.
By the way, welcome, new hufflepuffs!0 -
Molly...Maybe we can become co deputy chairs in the hopes Queeda will get herself settled and back to the house. I continue to be the optimist she will return to us. According to Bron's post, This is the following we need to do.
1. We need to send the weekly numbers to Bron off of the spreadsheet.
2. Have a point of contact to give information to all new and potential house members
3. Assign prefects. It would be nice if we could get back to doing this every 2 weeks, and having the prefects make up weekly challenges. Different house members have different ideas and keep the challenges fresh and exciting.
4. Make sure that there are challenges posted to earn OWLs and NEWTs
I could pick up any of these roles. I am the one with a busy...but stable work schedule. You are the student finishing up school...I remember graduation was a very busy, unpredictable time for me, and I am sure that graduation activities are just as busy in England as they are here in the US. Let me know which of the tasks you are willing to pick up and I will be able to do the rest.
I do like the idea of a spew or a spirit challenge. It looks like it is an ongoing challenge to earn an extra owl as way to encourage members to post daily. I say we implement it starting this week. About half of us posted yesterday, so it would not be too much of an unfair disadvantage to those reading this this morning0 -
Happy Monday to all Hufflepuffs!
For all of the new members, I brief introduction of me. I am Karen. I live in North Carolina. I am married for 4 years with 2 furbabies, a dog and a cat. I work as an NP at a local health department. I tell people it is my job to keep diseases like TB, hepatitis,meningitis, influenza etc... out of the news. It is very complex, and I never really know what I will be doing to from day to day.
I am also a budding sprint triathlete. I completed my first one in Oct as a way to keep me motivated with activity...and I am hooked. Cycling is becoming my favorite out of the 3 and though I am trying to break into running...I don't think I am ready yet. No need to push it...there are many people who walk the portion of the triathlon.
I pulled my back a few weeks ago, and it is quite the pesky injury. I have sought out the help of a PT to get me back on track. I am up to 30 minutes a day of activity. I far cry from my 60-100 minutes daily...but I will take it. I look forward to learning a bit about all of our new house members. This has traditionally been a small house, but friendly and supportive as well.
bumflap...that sounds like a great book (looked it up on wikipedia). I recently finished You are an Ironman, a book about 6 regular people and their journey to Ironman Arizona in 2009. Very inspiring book, you don't need to be a triathlete to appreciate it. I am now reading the Hunger Games. I am through the first 2 books, despite my need to finish the 3rd one...my brain is fried at the moment. Looking forward to reading the 3rd one this holiday weekend. (Yea 3 days off for me!). It sounds like there should be some activity points for keeping the dog from liberating your gerbil
shreddin_mama love the attitude...great way to start the month!0 -
If you guys as a House prefer to have Prefects assign the challenges, that would be even less the Head of House needs to do.
Keep in mind that there is a thread up now to post ideas in that you can go to if you're ever stuck on what to do. There's nothing posted yet, but if we can post our new challenges each week, it will fill up quickly 0 -
I am so far behind on everything that is going on here... OMG!
I need a fire lit under my rear. My 10 year HS reunion is next month, I haven't decieded if I am going... but the way I currently feel about myself - I don't wanna. (This is me being a huge brat/prat!) Will someone please either a.) follow me around and track my food for me or b.) pre-plan EVERYTHING (mainly suppers) for me?! K. Thanks!
Have a great week everyone... I hope this mess is cleaned up soon.... :ohwell:0 -
are we suppose to post our newts and owls daily? or just post on DOCS at the end of the week?0
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Can I be a Hufflepuff?!
Not only do I LOVE HP, I'm totally in this to change my life. Been on MFP for about a year off and on, and I've been back (and sticking with it!) for a month so far.
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Checking in, saying hello. I have been good with my eating and exercising but have not been losing weight. We did just get a pull-up bar for our household and even though I can't do any yet, I can work my way up to it . . .0
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are we suppose to post our newts and owls daily? or just post on DOCS at the end of the week?
If you want to post owls and newts here you can, just to update on the progress. Otherwise just post on the spreadsheet once a week. I had started posting daily, but Bron had posted she prefers we update the spreadsheet once a week, I would say post by Saturdays for the owls and newts and then on Sat to Mon for your weekly weight.0 -
Lisa welcome! I sent you a message with rules and such. Please feel free to post any other questions! Changing for life seems like a lot, but it is the way to go. I have been picking away at weight loss for almost 4 years now, with the mindset changing for life and am about 50 pounds lighter. Sure I have stumbled a lot, but still I am 50 pounds lighter!
sanjaparoles...you'll be doing chin ups in no time. I have a machine at the gym I can add counter weight to do chinups...I can only at 10 pounds below my weight..but hey at one time it was 100% of my weight! Keep with your plan, the scale does not always show hard work!
Jenn Always glad to hear from you. Do you have a crockpot?? If so you could throw dinner in before you leave for work, and then probably have leftovers for a couple of days. I do most of my cooking on Sun, (meat/rice and roasted veggies) so I don't have to worry about cooking for the week, and then usually crockpot on Fri for the weekend. Any leftovers you don't eat you freeze, and then you have a meal if you are in a pinch for something healthy! Otherwise it would be fast food alley for me!
How does everyone feel about adding the spirit challenge? A chance to add 1 owl to your total for the day if you make a post.
Also I have learned that the other houses have one set person to post challenges. Traditionally in Hufflepuff, prefects were announced on Sat every other week and then the prefects decided the challenges. Is this something we would want to continue or do you want one person to be setting the challenges? Let me know what you all think!
Happy Tuesday to all...with a short week for most I hope0 -
are we suppose to post our newts and owls daily? or just post on DOCS at the end of the week?
If you want to post owls and newts here you can, just to update on the progress. Otherwise just post on the spreadsheet once a week. I had started posting daily, but Bron had posted she prefers we update the spreadsheet once a week, I would say post by Saturdays for the owls and newts and then on Sat to Mon for your weekly weight.
I think I was unclear. If you prefer to add your OWLs and things a day at a time, that's totally fine! I'm only concerned that we don't get weeks confused by posting too early. If you're sure the stats you're posting are from the week you're posting on, that's all I'm worried about.
Remember, as long as you end up with ONLY 7 days' worth of numbers (and weight loss) at the end of the week, you're good.
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Hello hufflepuff!
Sorry I haven't been active today, I am spending a few days with my best friends. Best friend #1 arrived back from Uni at the weekend so she, best friend #2 and I are together for a girly few days. Today we stayed in, watched movies and talked all day long (we're still talking now in fact, it's crazy how much we can talk!) and tomorrow we are headed to a nearby city for a shopping and lunch today. My town is expecting snow tonight (crazy since it was a heatwave here last week) and we're getting the train shopping tomorrow, so hopefully it won't be disrupted by the weather.
I'll be back tomorrow evening, I just wanted to check in with everyone. Welcome to our new huffles too.0 -
Hiya Hufflepuffies!
Karen - I was using the crockpot... then I got lazy and bored... I need new dishes.
Also, I think the reason we had the perfects pick the challenges was because after awhile it became a challenge to think of something new/fresh/etc... I am not trying hard enough to be a perfect anymore, shame on me!
Not much else to report... I had a headache on and off today... I flirt too much... LOL!
Xoxo - Jenn0 -
Greetings Hufflepuffs! My oldest son is sick, possibly with the norovirus that has been raging through the schools around here. I've been trying to feed the family lots of fresh produce and raw stuff, but we may not have escaped regardless.0
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Hello fellow puffs.
Not such a great day for me. Dealing with a lot of stress and personal drama, on top of moving this week. I ate way too many calories today (mostly from cookies. Damn you cookies, why you so delicious!?) and I felt extremely guilty for being in the red. So I kicked it up despite being exhausted mentally, emotionally, and physically and did a good cleaning that put me back in the green.
I'm truly proud of my efforts. I've never been this serious about it before even though I've wanted it for so long.
Hope everyone's day was better than mine!
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Staff development day tomorrow...a day to kick back and learn and reconnect with other divisions. In the past we got to pick our lunches, but planning committee just chose this time...will be interested to see what they give us. I think the organization is beginning to think healthier options...so I am hopeful...
Sanjoparolas- Your son should be feeling better in a couple of days...I think I had over the holidays as well-- thought I was going to die...norovirus is raging in many areas now. Even our own health department central intake staff had it this year! Wash everything you son may have touched, only since when he first started getting sick (think doorknobs, computers etc). We used and recommend use a 10% bleach solution to institutions, but it is quite corrosive. You could just use a soap and water solution. The alcohol based cleaners are RESISTANT to noro. Norovirus can live on a surface for 7 days
Lisa-good job compensating with the exercise for those cookies. Cookies are addicting aren't they...I could never stop with just one either. Good luck with your move, they can be stressful
Jenn...on facebook there is a great page called skinnycrockpot.com. It has tons of great recipes for the crockpot. It may be just what you need to get back into the groove you were in. Since Queeda's move, we have not assigned prefects and have just been posting challenges intermittently. I'll skip this week and announce them next week. Bron has been a great influence to get us back on track!
Molly...sounds like a great time with your friends! Are you going to be going to the same uni next year? If not, hopefully you will be closer to them than you are now!0 -
I've had such a great day with my two best friends, I am exhausted now though! We did so much walking, we were on our feet for about 8 hours. I don't know whether to count this or not but I have added 180 mins to the spreadsheet for now, as I wouldn't usually walk for this amount of time. If anyone thinks I shouldn't count this then please let me know and I'll remove it.
Karen, I will be closer to one of them but sadly not the other. One of my best friends, Tasha (I refer to her on MFP as best friend #1) lives in London currently and I see her every 6 or so weeks. My other best friend Laura (referred to as best friend #2) lives in the same town as me and I see her several times a week. Laura, Tasha and I all worked together but after Tasha left for uni, just Laura and I work together at the same company. I will be just north of London when I go to Uni and about 20 minutes from the centre of London. Tasha is south of London and about the same distance from the centre as I am so I will be a lot closer to her than compared to now (60 - 90 mins away depending on which train I get) and we can regularly meet up. Laura will be about 100 miles north of me so a lot further away, sadly.
I didn't make the best food choices today sadly so I am already dreading the weigh in on Sunday. I had a good day though and it was nice not to have to worry about food for once as I'd given myself a day off from MFP!
I hope you've all had equally nice days. Have you got anything planned for Easter this weekend?0 -
Why do I love Tall-High heels?!? I love the way they make my legs look, make me taller... But at the end of the day I love them even more, NO ON MY FEET!
I was in high flirt mode today, passing out homemade cookies and such... Ate 3... Dangit!
I am ready to be home... Holy week is going to be hard on my typical lazy bum, church every day till Sunday... And this is our first 'holiday' that we aren't going back to my parents, so we are spending it at church with breakfast, service, and egg hunt.
Anyone else have super exciting plans?0 -
Thank you CarolinaGirl for the noro advice. Luckily it didn't turn out to be that after all, but if it hits I will be prepared! Lisa, your cookie comments were funny!0
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Good job everyone! Today was a rough day for me too. I hope to make up for it with a later workout. Thanks for the advice i'll just post weekly. I have been keeping count through my food and exercise notes on my dairy so i don't forget.0
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Hi, Hufflepuffs! Unfortunately, I did not hear a thing back from Queeda. Today was the deadline so we can keep things moving.
Here's what I would like to do. I still want two people to step up if at all possible. One to be the Head of House (acting until/if Queeda decides to come back in the future, but taking over the duties indefinitely until we hear otherwise) and one to be the Deputy Head of House.
I don't care how you split up duties as long as you designate one person to send me the results every week and that person will be the main contact person I'll list in all the threads.
Let's try to have this sorted before the end of this coming Monday April 9th. Is that ok? Thanks for being so awesome so we can keep this House going! It's much appreciated!
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Hey ladies and gents!
I'm sleepy. I'd like nothing more right now than to go take a nap. But its not possible atm. -le sigh-
I posted under success stories about my NSV today.
I said no. To fast food. In the drive thru line. And I was offered anything on the menu. For free. :noway: Not typical Lisa. Normally I'd be "Hell yeah! I want ....." But I said I'd rather go home and eat. Proud of me!
Shreddin mama- well all have those days love, can't be perfect ALL the time. Today will be a better day for you.
Sanjo- Thanks. I aim to please.
Jenn- I hate high heels. I can't wear them, simply because I can't walk in them. LOL. I've also got huge manly calf muscles, and not very sexy legs (FOR NOW!) I think they look much better on the floor. haha!
Molly- I'd count it! If it's not in your daily norm to do such things, then heck yeah!
Stay safe and keep doing amazing (like you all are!)
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So, I had this amazing salad with walnuts/almonds/peanuts (about 1/3-1/2 cups total).... Nut protein NEVER makes me feel full! (How can I word that not to be dirty?!? :blushing: Tree-Nut?) It is 2pm and I think I could eat a small calf... Greek yogurt to the resuce. Hopefully that holds me over! I am low on my protein for the day - I am sure I can fix that tonight!
Lisa - Good for you! I have a really, really hard time turning down free meals... Typically don't! So Gold Star for the day!!
I am in need of a serious nap... instead back to work! :sad:0 -
Looking forward to a day off tomorrow. Dog to the vet (routine check up), exercise, and off to finally see the Hunger Games tomorrow. I am excited to see the movie now that I have read the book. Hubby and I may go to the beach (about 2.5 hours away) for a day this weekend...the weather forecasts are not making much sense between us and the beach (really...how reliable are they!), so it will probably be a split second decision if we go...otherwise it will be an uneventful weekend for me
Lisa...Awesome job today turning down the free fast food! I still struggle both with turning down free food, and eating fast food.
Sanjoparolas...hope your son is feeling better and glad it is not Norovirus.
shreddin_mama...despite it being rough, kudos to the great attitude displayed by making up for it with a workout. If it is easier to post numbers daily, you can. Bron had made a comment about only accessing spreadsheet weekly, but she commented later and said she did not care.
Jenn Your salad sounded yummy, though I agree nuts never keep you full for long, but a carefully planned snack of nuts has saved me from a binge on more than one occasion!
Molly I always count activity out of my normal schedule...so go for it!0 -
hey guys, I'm being lazy. It's 12.40pm and I'm still sitting in bed. I bank holidays.
I've been experimenting with trying to only eat at mealtimes (which is so hard when I'm at work) but I am finding the gap between breakfast and lunch is no problem at all thanks to my muesli breakfast. Then a rice kind of meal for lunch almost keeps me going until dinner time (perhaps it'd be easier if crisps and chocolate weren't freely available), so I am feeling quite pleased with myself. I haven't been to the gym for 2 weeks though so I'm looking forward to going back.
Sorry I've not been around much; things and stuff, you know. x0 -
Happy Good Friday all. I hope you have a nice Easter weekend, however you're celebrating it. On Sunday or Monday I am going to see The Hunger Games with my mum so I am looking forward to that. On Sunday evening I have a meal with my work colleagues as a manager is leaving so we are throwing him a small surprise meal/party which will be nice.
I logged 180 minutes of my day out the other day, I feel this is a fair number since logging all 8 hours would be a bit unfair!
How are you all celebrating Easter?0 -
Just a reminder!Hi, Hufflepuffs! Unfortunately, I did not hear a thing back from Queeda. Today was the deadline so we can keep things moving.
Here's what I would like to do. I still want two people to step up if at all possible. One to be the Head of House (acting until/if Queeda decides to come back in the future, but taking over the duties indefinitely until we hear otherwise) and one to be the Deputy Head of House.
I don't care how you split up duties as long as you designate one person to send me the results every week and that person will be the main contact person I'll list in all the threads.
Let's try to have this sorted before the end of this coming Monday April 9th. Is that ok? Thanks for being so awesome so we can keep this House going! It's much appreciated!
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I have no idea what to do with our leadship mess!
**Backs away slowly... changing the subject**
Went to a Mediterranean Cafe for lunch (Which is 'hidden' in the back of a jewerly store = FUN!)... Had lentil soup & Veggies over Couscous... There was way too much Couscous so I ate all the goodies and the soup and half a pita-pocket. Yum! I probably shouldn't try to date younger gentleman, we had very few things to talk about... I like to talk and he didn't keep the convo going... Sigh! The first lunch date was much better, this one - Meh!
For those whom celebrate: Happy Easter! Happy(?) Passover!
Have a great weekend everyone!! Xoxo!!0 -
Molly and I are using IM to sort this out, we should have things sorted out this weekend.
Jenn...your lunch sounds yummy. I only like the pearl couscous, not the regular stuff
bumflap...sounds like great meal planning...even with the crisps and chocolate. I miss my regular workouts at the gym as well.
Looking forward to a quiet weekend...now the weathers supposed to be nice for the beach...I suppose the forecast can flip a couple of times before we decide. I plan to roast a chicken, (ham has become way to salty for me) and have asparagus and stuffed mushrooms for dinner. no dessert planned yet....I have a lot of fruit to eat, something along those lines would be in order.
The Hunger Games was pretty good, but it left out details in the book, and since I know the ending already...is motivating me to tackle the last book in the series! My brain had to process the first 2 books. I swear I was dreaming about it one night!
Shopping today...although I realize sizes can vary widely, I fit into my first pair of misses large exercise pants/shorts yea for me!
Weigh in tomorrow...not going to be pretty...0 -
Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a good start to the weekend. I'm just finishing up the hunger games and hope to see the movie soon. Today was cleaning day at work and my job was to carry boxes up and down stairs. My legs are sore. what a workout! Happy Easter!0
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