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  • Rachel0778
    Rachel0778 Posts: 1,701 Member
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    I feel like I should confess...I don't like Russell Stover eggs. :s

    Russell Stover stuff tastes cheap and gross, I don't blame you!

    Normally I agree, but the birthday cake egg is pretty awesome (it even has sprinkles-which I'm weirdly obsessed with)
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    Rachel0778 wrote: »
    I feel like I should confess...I don't like Russell Stover eggs. :s

    Russell Stover stuff tastes cheap and gross, I don't blame you!

    Normally I agree, but the birthday cake egg is pretty awesome (it even has sprinkles-which I'm weirdly obsessed with)

    i do like sprinkles....
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    I got my number for the DC Rock and Roll Marathon! 9214

    9 x 2 = 18 -1 = 17 + 4 = 21.

    Going to be a good race!
    Love this!
  • orangesmartie
    orangesmartie Posts: 1,870 Member
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    MoHousdon wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    Awesome job, Kelly!
    And...
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    At least you know now before buying a whole package!

    That's what I told a few coworkers haha!

    Now I can save my money & buy something even better.

    I'm hoping we get the Coldstone Creamery Eggs again this year!

    Omg, these are are real thing?? :o


    Wal-Mart has had these the past few years, but haven't found them yet this year. I remember the Cake Batter Cookie Bash egg was really good.

    The eggs are more expensive around $5.00, but pretty big for the price you pay.

    Ummm....who wants to send me a cake batter one??? Or bring it to Nashville? :smiley:

    Although, at the moment I am doing really really badly. I can't stop eating. Anything and everything, all the time, mostly stuff that is bad for me. I'm on a real bad binge streak that i can't seem to curb. Coupled with a total lack of will to exercise. I don't even have to leave my house but i just cannot do it. I'm having a really bad week emotions wise, and its all i can do to get through work. i go home, eat (or stop on the way home and eat), go home and climb in to bed and cry. This emotions thing sucks.

    Anyway, who is coming to Nashville?

    You've been through A LOT, Nicci! Try to do your best to take care of yourself. HUGS!

    And I am not coming to Nashville, because:

    5nm2r4x7tjjk.jpg

    ROAD TRIP!

    ETA looks like you pass right through Kansas.... You could make it... with MO!


    Where she'd pass through, is about 4 hours north of where I am. Also, April is Mr. Mo's birthday and I don't think he'd be cool with me ditching him for a road trip to Nashville. Plus, country music KILLS MY SOUL. Do you WANT me to die, POF? DO YOU?!!!

    Nashville isn't all country music... I've probably heard more live classic rock and heavy metal than country in the bars downtown, it's all in finding the music you like. It's Music City.

    But isn't the race you're doing centered around country music. The ONLY way I'd even CONSIDER doing it is if Mr. Mo was willing to go (which I'm pretty sure he's not going to want to run/walk a race for his 40th birthday) AND if I listened to my earbuds the whole time with Metallica, Linkin Park, Rage, and all the other heavy stuff that's for good for running to.

    PS. I'd love to go meet you all, just not at this event; :o

    It used to be called the Country Music Marathon, but I never remember hearing much country music along the course. Of course, I listen to my own music, too. LOL
    I totally get that you guys aren't about running, we'll just have to plan a future event. I actually did run a 10 mile race on my 40th birthday. Haha! Different strokes.

    It's true - there's a huge amount of country music here, but my kids don't like country either and we've found a TON of non-country venues.

    I only signed up on the promise of country music and live bands every mile
  • orangesmartie
    orangesmartie Posts: 1,870 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    Awesome job, Kelly!
    And...
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    At least you know now before buying a whole package!

    That's what I told a few coworkers haha!

    Now I can save my money & buy something even better.

    I'm hoping we get the Coldstone Creamery Eggs again this year!

    Omg, these are are real thing?? :o

    coldstone.jpg

    Wal-Mart has had these the past few years, but haven't found them yet this year. I remember the Cake Batter Cookie Bash egg was really good.

    The eggs are more expensive around $5.00, but pretty big for the price you pay.

    Ummm....who wants to send me a cake batter one??? Or bring it to Nashville? :smiley:

    Although, at the moment I am doing really really badly. I can't stop eating. Anything and everything, all the time, mostly stuff that is bad for me. I'm on a real bad binge streak that i can't seem to curb. Coupled with a total lack of will to exercise. I don't even have to leave my house but i just cannot do it. I'm having a really bad week emotions wise, and its all i can do to get through work. i go home, eat (or stop on the way home and eat), go home and climb in to bed and cry. This emotions thing sucks.

    Anyway, who is coming to Nashville?

    <3

    Were here for you @orangesmartie! I just got out of a bad binge cycle myself.

    @oberon21 you need to buy one of those Coldstone Creamery Eggs & take it to Nashville.

    You mean keep it in my house!???!!! If Nicci really wants one I will. I can't eat them anyway. They distinctly sound non-vegan to me....

    Yes!

    @orangesmartie do you want @oberon21 to purchase one of these eggs for you?

    I think I need one....I'll trade you $$ for ££ on the exchange visit ;)

    It could be the carrot for crossing the finish line...

    Mrs s and i are planning in putting all our clothes in hand baggage and bringing empty suitcases to take stuff back, clothes, easter eggs, game of thrones game, tacky souvenirs (I have licence plates from every place I visited last time, and I'm going to put them in Charlie's room in the new house).

    Good thing I am driving down... I"ll pick up some of these eggs before Easter. Remind me when that GOT game comes out so I can order it and have it in time for Nashville. Actually, on Amazon I can probably pre-order it so let me know which one you are interested in.

    It's this one:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018RFIVYG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1456491194&sr=8-1&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=game+of+thrones+trivia

    I am taking advantage of the fact you're driving ;)

    I'm going to bring so much stuff back for charlie!
  • orangesmartie
    orangesmartie Posts: 1,870 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    I got my number for the DC Rock and Roll Marathon! 9214

    9 x 2 = 18 -1 = 17 + 4 = 21.

    Going to be a good race!

    Oooh lucky omen! When is it?
  • orangesmartie
    orangesmartie Posts: 1,870 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    Today I need to go to the grocery store & will definitely not buy any ice cream, but I might pick up a few Easter treats & hide them until Easter.

    All I have left is one pack of shredded cheese, a few cans of beans (definitely don't want to eat beans everyday), a few prepackaged rice/casserole boxes, & protein powder/bars. I have chicken breast, chicken thighs, & that's pretty much it for meat.

    I mostly will pick up vegetable sides I can eat for lunches, maybe some yogurt/cottage cheese to eat for a morning snack, cheese slices, frozen fruit, & perhaps some tilapia/ground beef.

    You are doing good on wiping out your existing food! Great job! I couldn't have the candy in the house and not eat it. No way.

    Thanks.

    I still have a bit to go through, but I love that the stockpile is dwindling down rather than getting jammed packed with more food with the exception of necessities like vegetables, meats, & the basics.

    Once I eat all my protein bars I'll make some recipes with the quick oats I have.

    I want to try and make some healthy ones. Let me know if you have any good recipes.

    Yes please share recipes
  • rungirl1973
    rungirl1973 Posts: 2,559 Member
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    MoHousdon wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    Awesome job, Kelly!
    And...
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    At least you know now before buying a whole package!

    That's what I told a few coworkers haha!

    Now I can save my money & buy something even better.

    I'm hoping we get the Coldstone Creamery Eggs again this year!

    Omg, these are are real thing?? :o


    Wal-Mart has had these the past few years, but haven't found them yet this year. I remember the Cake Batter Cookie Bash egg was really good.

    The eggs are more expensive around $5.00, but pretty big for the price you pay.

    Ummm....who wants to send me a cake batter one??? Or bring it to Nashville? :smiley:

    Although, at the moment I am doing really really badly. I can't stop eating. Anything and everything, all the time, mostly stuff that is bad for me. I'm on a real bad binge streak that i can't seem to curb. Coupled with a total lack of will to exercise. I don't even have to leave my house but i just cannot do it. I'm having a really bad week emotions wise, and its all i can do to get through work. i go home, eat (or stop on the way home and eat), go home and climb in to bed and cry. This emotions thing sucks.

    Anyway, who is coming to Nashville?

    You've been through A LOT, Nicci! Try to do your best to take care of yourself. HUGS!

    And I am not coming to Nashville, because:

    5nm2r4x7tjjk.jpg

    ROAD TRIP!

    ETA looks like you pass right through Kansas.... You could make it... with MO!


    Where she'd pass through, is about 4 hours north of where I am. Also, April is Mr. Mo's birthday and I don't think he'd be cool with me ditching him for a road trip to Nashville. Plus, country music KILLS MY SOUL. Do you WANT me to die, POF? DO YOU?!!!

    Nashville isn't all country music... I've probably heard more live classic rock and heavy metal than country in the bars downtown, it's all in finding the music you like. It's Music City.

    But isn't the race you're doing centered around country music. The ONLY way I'd even CONSIDER doing it is if Mr. Mo was willing to go (which I'm pretty sure he's not going to want to run/walk a race for his 40th birthday) AND if I listened to my earbuds the whole time with Metallica, Linkin Park, Rage, and all the other heavy stuff that's for good for running to.

    PS. I'd love to go meet you all, just not at this event; :o

    It used to be called the Country Music Marathon, but I never remember hearing much country music along the course. Of course, I listen to my own music, too. LOL
    I totally get that you guys aren't about running, we'll just have to plan a future event. I actually did run a 10 mile race on my 40th birthday. Haha! Different strokes.

    It's true - there's a huge amount of country music here, but my kids don't like country either and we've found a TON of non-country venues.

    I only signed up on the promise of country music and live bands every mile

    There's PLENTY of country music, I'm just saying it's possible to avoid it if you don't like it...
    And, there is a band at every mile. I ran the full marathon in 2006 and the half in 2015. There's a lot of talent along the course. ;)
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    I got my number for the DC Rock and Roll Marathon! 9214

    9 x 2 = 18 -1 = 17 + 4 = 21.

    Going to be a good race!

    Oooh lucky omen! When is it?

    3/12. I am looking forward to this one. Run past all the monuments. Good sightseeing. I booked a hotel in DC the night before and I am going to drive down to Ashburn and work from there that Friday. It'll be nice!
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    Awesome job, Kelly!
    And...
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    At least you know now before buying a whole package!

    That's what I told a few coworkers haha!

    Now I can save my money & buy something even better.

    I'm hoping we get the Coldstone Creamery Eggs again this year!

    Omg, these are are real thing?? :o

    coldstone.jpg

    Wal-Mart has had these the past few years, but haven't found them yet this year. I remember the Cake Batter Cookie Bash egg was really good.

    The eggs are more expensive around $5.00, but pretty big for the price you pay.

    Ummm....who wants to send me a cake batter one??? Or bring it to Nashville? :smiley:

    Although, at the moment I am doing really really badly. I can't stop eating. Anything and everything, all the time, mostly stuff that is bad for me. I'm on a real bad binge streak that i can't seem to curb. Coupled with a total lack of will to exercise. I don't even have to leave my house but i just cannot do it. I'm having a really bad week emotions wise, and its all i can do to get through work. i go home, eat (or stop on the way home and eat), go home and climb in to bed and cry. This emotions thing sucks.

    Anyway, who is coming to Nashville?

    <3

    Were here for you @orangesmartie! I just got out of a bad binge cycle myself.

    @oberon21 you need to buy one of those Coldstone Creamery Eggs & take it to Nashville.

    You mean keep it in my house!???!!! If Nicci really wants one I will. I can't eat them anyway. They distinctly sound non-vegan to me....

    Yes!

    @orangesmartie do you want @oberon21 to purchase one of these eggs for you?

    I think I need one....I'll trade you $$ for ££ on the exchange visit ;)

    It could be the carrot for crossing the finish line...

    Mrs s and i are planning in putting all our clothes in hand baggage and bringing empty suitcases to take stuff back, clothes, easter eggs, game of thrones game, tacky souvenirs (I have licence plates from every place I visited last time, and I'm going to put them in Charlie's room in the new house).

    Good thing I am driving down... I"ll pick up some of these eggs before Easter. Remind me when that GOT game comes out so I can order it and have it in time for Nashville. Actually, on Amazon I can probably pre-order it so let me know which one you are interested in.

    It's this one:http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018RFIVYG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1456491194&sr=8-1&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=game+of+thrones+trivia

    I am taking advantage of the fact you're driving ;)

    I'm going to bring so much stuff back for charlie!

    Pre-ordered...
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
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    MoHousdon wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    Awesome job, Kelly!
    And...
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    At least you know now before buying a whole package!

    That's what I told a few coworkers haha!

    Now I can save my money & buy something even better.

    I'm hoping we get the Coldstone Creamery Eggs again this year!

    Omg, these are are real thing?? :o


    Wal-Mart has had these the past few years, but haven't found them yet this year. I remember the Cake Batter Cookie Bash egg was really good.

    The eggs are more expensive around $5.00, but pretty big for the price you pay.

    Ummm....who wants to send me a cake batter one??? Or bring it to Nashville? :smiley:

    Although, at the moment I am doing really really badly. I can't stop eating. Anything and everything, all the time, mostly stuff that is bad for me. I'm on a real bad binge streak that i can't seem to curb. Coupled with a total lack of will to exercise. I don't even have to leave my house but i just cannot do it. I'm having a really bad week emotions wise, and its all i can do to get through work. i go home, eat (or stop on the way home and eat), go home and climb in to bed and cry. This emotions thing sucks.

    Anyway, who is coming to Nashville?

    You've been through A LOT, Nicci! Try to do your best to take care of yourself. HUGS!

    And I am not coming to Nashville, because:

    5nm2r4x7tjjk.jpg

    ROAD TRIP!

    ETA looks like you pass right through Kansas.... You could make it... with MO!


    Where she'd pass through, is about 4 hours north of where I am. Also, April is Mr. Mo's birthday and I don't think he'd be cool with me ditching him for a road trip to Nashville. Plus, country music KILLS MY SOUL. Do you WANT me to die, POF? DO YOU?!!!

    Nashville isn't all country music... I've probably heard more live classic rock and heavy metal than country in the bars downtown, it's all in finding the music you like. It's Music City.

    But isn't the race you're doing centered around country music. The ONLY way I'd even CONSIDER doing it is if Mr. Mo was willing to go (which I'm pretty sure he's not going to want to run/walk a race for his 40th birthday) AND if I listened to my earbuds the whole time with Metallica, Linkin Park, Rage, and all the other heavy stuff that's for good for running to.

    PS. I'd love to go meet you all, just not at this event; :o

    It used to be called the Country Music Marathon, but I never remember hearing much country music along the course. Of course, I listen to my own music, too. LOL
    I totally get that you guys aren't about running, we'll just have to plan a future event. I actually did run a 10 mile race on my 40th birthday. Haha! Different strokes.

    It's true - there's a huge amount of country music here, but my kids don't like country either and we've found a TON of non-country venues.

    I only signed up on the promise of country music and live bands every mile

    There's PLENTY of country music, I'm just saying it's possible to avoid it if you don't like it...
    And, there is a band at every mile. I ran the full marathon in 2006 and the half in 2015. There's a lot of talent along the course. ;)

    Plus we can hang out in local bars every night and listen to country music.
  • nonoelmo
    nonoelmo Posts: 3,941 Member
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    Oberon21 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    Awesome job, Kelly!
    And...
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    At least you know now before buying a whole package!

    That's what I told a few coworkers haha!

    Now I can save my money & buy something even better.

    I'm hoping we get the Coldstone Creamery Eggs again this year!

    Omg, these are are real thing?? :o


    Wal-Mart has had these the past few years, but haven't found them yet this year. I remember the Cake Batter Cookie Bash egg was really good.

    The eggs are more expensive around $5.00, but pretty big for the price you pay.

    Ummm....who wants to send me a cake batter one??? Or bring it to Nashville? :smiley:

    Although, at the moment I am doing really really badly. I can't stop eating. Anything and everything, all the time, mostly stuff that is bad for me. I'm on a real bad binge streak that i can't seem to curb. Coupled with a total lack of will to exercise. I don't even have to leave my house but i just cannot do it. I'm having a really bad week emotions wise, and its all i can do to get through work. i go home, eat (or stop on the way home and eat), go home and climb in to bed and cry. This emotions thing sucks.

    Anyway, who is coming to Nashville?

    You've been through A LOT, Nicci! Try to do your best to take care of yourself. HUGS!

    And I am not coming to Nashville, because:

    5nm2r4x7tjjk.jpg

    ROAD TRIP!

    ETA looks like you pass right through Kansas.... You could make it... with MO!


    Where she'd pass through, is about 4 hours north of where I am. Also, April is Mr. Mo's birthday and I don't think he'd be cool with me ditching him for a road trip to Nashville. Plus, country music KILLS MY SOUL. Do you WANT me to die, POF? DO YOU?!!!

    Nashville isn't all country music... I've probably heard more live classic rock and heavy metal than country in the bars downtown, it's all in finding the music you like. It's Music City.

    But isn't the race you're doing centered around country music. The ONLY way I'd even CONSIDER doing it is if Mr. Mo was willing to go (which I'm pretty sure he's not going to want to run/walk a race for his 40th birthday) AND if I listened to my earbuds the whole time with Metallica, Linkin Park, Rage, and all the other heavy stuff that's for good for running to.

    PS. I'd love to go meet you all, just not at this event; :o

    It used to be called the Country Music Marathon, but I never remember hearing much country music along the course. Of course, I listen to my own music, too. LOL
    I totally get that you guys aren't about running, we'll just have to plan a future event. I actually did run a 10 mile race on my 40th birthday. Haha! Different strokes.

    It's true - there's a huge amount of country music here, but my kids don't like country either and we've found a TON of non-country venues.

    I only signed up on the promise of country music and live bands every mile

    There's PLENTY of country music, I'm just saying it's possible to avoid it if you don't like it...
    And, there is a band at every mile. I ran the full marathon in 2006 and the half in 2015. There's a lot of talent along the course. ;)

    Plus we can hang out in local bars every night and listen to country music.
    I have to confess I am with Mo on this one. Johnny Cash is great. There are occassional other songs I can tolerate. It is not the lyrics, its the music. I enjoy and appreciate almost every other type of music but country make my skin crawl. I am from rural America.
  • quiksylver296
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    Confession: I estimate that I ate ~1600 calories OVER yesterday. I ate two Reese's eggs (which were not as good as I remember), a LOT of peanut butter, pizza flavored Pringles, ice cream... I was out of control. Sigh. :(
  • kecmw25
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    I confess that I have become way too forgiving to myself when I have a bad day. I have never been one to say "I went 500 calories over today so I will stay 100 under for the next 5 days to make up for it" I have more of a "it's over and tomorrow is a new day" sort of outlook. It's led to more bad days than good lately. So I'm going to challenge myself in March. It's a daily goal challenge and this is how it's going to go. I have a list of 10 daily goals. For every goal I hit, I get a point. The challenge is to get 200 points in March. In order to do that, I'll need to average 6.5 points a day. I think it would be hard to make up a 0 point day. I'm hoping that I will start to string together more good days. Here are my 10 daily goals

    1. Exercise
    2. 10,000 steps
    3. Stay under calorie goal
    4. Hit protein goal but stay under carb goal
    5. Meet fiber goal
    6. Keep sweets to 150 calories or less
    7. Log everything
    8. Have at least 3 servings of vegetables
    9. Get at least 6 1/2 hours of sleep
    10. Play with my dog

    I thought about making the 10th goal drinking enough water but playing with my dog seemed like more fun.

    I start Tuesday, March 1

    Opinions?
  • nonoelmo
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    Confession: I estimate that I ate ~1600 calories OVER yesterday. I ate two Reese's eggs (which were not as good as I remember), a LOT of peanut butter, pizza flavored Pringles, ice cream... I was out of control. Sigh. :(

    You got it out of your system and now you are good to go.
  • nonoelmo
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    kecmw25 wrote: »
    I confess that I have become way too forgiving to myself when I have a bad day. I have never been one to say "I went 500 calories over today so I will stay 100 under for the next 5 days to make up for it" I have more of a "it's over and tomorrow is a new day" sort of outlook. It's led to more bad days than good lately. So I'm going to challenge myself in March. It's a daily goal challenge and this is how it's going to go. I have a list of 10 daily goals. For every goal I hit, I get a point. The challenge is to get 200 points in March. In order to do that, I'll need to average 6.5 points a day. I think it would be hard to make up a 0 point day. I'm hoping that I will start to string together more good days. Here are my 10 daily goals

    1. Exercise
    2. 10,000 steps
    3. Stay under calorie goal
    4. Hit protein goal but stay under carb goal
    5. Meet fiber goal
    6. Keep sweets to 150 calories or less
    7. Log everything
    8. Have at least 3 servings of vegetables
    9. Get at least 6 1/2 hours of sleep
    10. Play with my dog

    I thought about making the 10th goal drinking enough water but playing with my dog seemed like more fun.

    I start Tuesday, March 1

    Opinions?
    Hugs and good luck.
  • rungirl1973
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    kecmw25 wrote: »
    I confess that I have become way too forgiving to myself when I have a bad day. I have never been one to say "I went 500 calories over today so I will stay 100 under for the next 5 days to make up for it" I have more of a "it's over and tomorrow is a new day" sort of outlook. It's led to more bad days than good lately. So I'm going to challenge myself in March. It's a daily goal challenge and this is how it's going to go. I have a list of 10 daily goals. For every goal I hit, I get a point. The challenge is to get 200 points in March. In order to do that, I'll need to average 6.5 points a day. I think it would be hard to make up a 0 point day. I'm hoping that I will start to string together more good days. Here are my 10 daily goals

    1. Exercise
    2. 10,000 steps
    3. Stay under calorie goal
    4. Hit protein goal but stay under carb goal
    5. Meet fiber goal
    6. Keep sweets to 150 calories or less
    7. Log everything
    8. Have at least 3 servings of vegetables
    9. Get at least 6 1/2 hours of sleep
    10. Play with my dog

    I thought about making the 10th goal drinking enough water but playing with my dog seemed like more fun.

    I start Tuesday, March 1

    Opinions?

    I like it! Do you have something you will reward yourself with if you hit the 200 points?
    I may need to set something up like this for myself!
  • kecmw25
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    kecmw25 wrote: »
    I confess that I have become way too forgiving to myself when I have a bad day. I have never been one to say "I went 500 calories over today so I will stay 100 under for the next 5 days to make up for it" I have more of a "it's over and tomorrow is a new day" sort of outlook. It's led to more bad days than good lately. So I'm going to challenge myself in March. It's a daily goal challenge and this is how it's going to go. I have a list of 10 daily goals. For every goal I hit, I get a point. The challenge is to get 200 points in March. In order to do that, I'll need to average 6.5 points a day. I think it would be hard to make up a 0 point day. I'm hoping that I will start to string together more good days. Here are my 10 daily goals

    1. Exercise
    2. 10,000 steps
    3. Stay under calorie goal
    4. Hit protein goal but stay under carb goal
    5. Meet fiber goal
    6. Keep sweets to 150 calories or less
    7. Log everything
    8. Have at least 3 servings of vegetables
    9. Get at least 6 1/2 hours of sleep
    10. Play with my dog

    I thought about making the 10th goal drinking enough water but playing with my dog seemed like more fun.

    I start Tuesday, March 1

    Opinions?

    I like it! Do you have something you will reward yourself with if you hit the 200 points?
    I may need to set something up like this for myself!

    Not yet, I'm going to think on that
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
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    nonoelmo wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Oberon21 wrote: »
    kelly_c_77 wrote: »
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    Awesome job, Kelly!
    And...
    So far on Lent Challenge:

    No ice cream
    No buying processed junk food like cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, etc. (only cottage cheese)
    Exercised everyday (last Tuesday I considered pushing carts my exercise & Sunday only did like 2-3 minutes on the exercise bike since watching four kids is tiring & that counts haha).

    A coworker bought some of the new Cupcake Filled Oreos & left them in the break room (since I didn't say I can't eat processed junk food other people buy) & I tried one. Total waste of calories!

    At least you know now before buying a whole package!

    That's what I told a few coworkers haha!

    Now I can save my money & buy something even better.

    I'm hoping we get the Coldstone Creamery Eggs again this year!

    Omg, these are are real thing?? :o


    Wal-Mart has had these the past few years, but haven't found them yet this year. I remember the Cake Batter Cookie Bash egg was really good.

    The eggs are more expensive around $5.00, but pretty big for the price you pay.

    Ummm....who wants to send me a cake batter one??? Or bring it to Nashville? :smiley:

    Although, at the moment I am doing really really badly. I can't stop eating. Anything and everything, all the time, mostly stuff that is bad for me. I'm on a real bad binge streak that i can't seem to curb. Coupled with a total lack of will to exercise. I don't even have to leave my house but i just cannot do it. I'm having a really bad week emotions wise, and its all i can do to get through work. i go home, eat (or stop on the way home and eat), go home and climb in to bed and cry. This emotions thing sucks.

    Anyway, who is coming to Nashville?

    You've been through A LOT, Nicci! Try to do your best to take care of yourself. HUGS!

    And I am not coming to Nashville, because:

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    ROAD TRIP!

    ETA looks like you pass right through Kansas.... You could make it... with MO!


    Where she'd pass through, is about 4 hours north of where I am. Also, April is Mr. Mo's birthday and I don't think he'd be cool with me ditching him for a road trip to Nashville. Plus, country music KILLS MY SOUL. Do you WANT me to die, POF? DO YOU?!!!

    Nashville isn't all country music... I've probably heard more live classic rock and heavy metal than country in the bars downtown, it's all in finding the music you like. It's Music City.

    But isn't the race you're doing centered around country music. The ONLY way I'd even CONSIDER doing it is if Mr. Mo was willing to go (which I'm pretty sure he's not going to want to run/walk a race for his 40th birthday) AND if I listened to my earbuds the whole time with Metallica, Linkin Park, Rage, and all the other heavy stuff that's for good for running to.

    PS. I'd love to go meet you all, just not at this event; :o

    It used to be called the Country Music Marathon, but I never remember hearing much country music along the course. Of course, I listen to my own music, too. LOL
    I totally get that you guys aren't about running, we'll just have to plan a future event. I actually did run a 10 mile race on my 40th birthday. Haha! Different strokes.

    It's true - there's a huge amount of country music here, but my kids don't like country either and we've found a TON of non-country venues.

    I only signed up on the promise of country music and live bands every mile

    There's PLENTY of country music, I'm just saying it's possible to avoid it if you don't like it...
    And, there is a band at every mile. I ran the full marathon in 2006 and the half in 2015. There's a lot of talent along the course. ;)

    Plus we can hang out in local bars every night and listen to country music.
    I have to confess I am with Mo on this one. Johnny Cash is great. There are occassional other songs I can tolerate. It is not the lyrics, its the music. I enjoy and appreciate almost every other type of music but country make my skin crawl. I am from rural America.

    Laura, honey, you know I love you, but Johnny Cash is much closer to Bluegrass than what passes for country these days. I can go the Carter Fold any warm Saturday night and here the music that is Johnny's roots. It's on June Carter Cash's family farm, about 25 minutes from my house. A.P. , June's father, asked my grandmother to pray for June because he thought she was making a mistake marrying Johnny. ( Mamaw agreed to pray for June, but only if A.P. would pray for Johnny. That's dome wisdom.) I know country from its roots up. Tennessee Ernie Ford went to my high school. Nashville might be Music City, but I am from the Birthplace of Country Music.

    Edit: here should be hear and dome should be some. I can't type today...sorry
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
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    @kecmw25 my phone won't quote for whatever reason, but that sounds like a good.plan.