The E-LAB Project

Moderators!!!!! I thought of something "real" that BCO could do for ELAB and other similar threads. Seriously this would be awesome -- if I do say so myself.

BCO could come up with a donation(s) from some tropical destination/resort sort of place to offer as no-kidding "prize" sweep-stakes kind of incentive to be offered to a 'winner'. The resort would donate a week and receive the advertisement space here in deference for announcing their prize/donation.

Of course maybe a bed -n- breakfast in the northeast during the leaf changing season or tickets for a week of Broadway shows, or a Vegas get-away would be just enough incentive to get some up & moving. Whatever some destination place would be willing to donate.

Anyhow. Make it a contest with a prize!!!

And on that note............ I did invite some other threads to join us. As I was attempting to describe what we're up to, I mentioned the amazing success of our birdie-from-Ireland, Ainm, and her weight loss in the 100 pound category.

The more I thought about that the more I realized that she is our de-facto

ELAB WINNER of 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And as I was stirring our low-cal dinner tonight, I realized that I was in the position to offer

a gen-u-ine prize to our Ainm.

As winner of our 2010 ELAB Contest, I would be happy to offer you the keys to our home here in FL for any two weeks this summer (or next summer.) Now, in that you are not familiar with Ocala FL let me just say that it is not near any glorious water...... other than an amazing swimming pool in our development.

If you would prefer to come be our guest in northern WI this summer, you'd have to share our little place..... tho you can have your own room w/private bath and be a block from water & located in the heart of an Arts colony.

Your choice!!!!!

And I am completely serious!

There is no expiration of the offer, by-the-way.

You are to be Congratulated!!!!! And I want to make it tangible. Seriously.

I was intrigued by the discusion of E-LAB on Stage l Sisters so came to check it out.  I may not really belong here because I don't need to lose weight, would be glad in fact to gain 10 or 15, but I do need to learn to eat better and increase my fitness level.  I was overweight most of  my life.  In my early 50's I managed reach and maintain 180 which my Dr called a healthy weight form and one at which I felt good.  Acute pancreatitis caused me to lose 72 lb in a few weeks and damaged my digestive system in 1999.  Since then I have struggled to keep my weight at 155.  I cook well balanced meals both at home and at our Senior Center but struggle to eat anything but the meat and patatos I grew up on.  I really do need help in the nutrition and fitness area.

I am drawn to this thread in part because so many of you are sisters from other threads I follow.  May I join you? 

No raincitygirl, I'm one of the league of Debbies here at BCO. Several of the threads that I frequent, have skads of Debbies, so I have always stayed w my nickname which has kinda morphed into "Faithie".

Our place in northern WI is in a little village by the name of "Sister Bay" I kid you not. It's in a mystical area known as Door County...... the door to all things amazing.

Nice to meet you!

Do the hummingbirds get Samsue?

This is going to get tricky. We suddenly have two people with nicks that have Sam and both are in FL and then we have two Vals as well.

It used to be the Debbies that were always in duplicate! LOL

I take that back, I found Samsue in the Flock.

Seyla888, I bought some asparagus too. I must be on an asparagus kick... I fixed some Monday by using my "forman" grill with a little bit of coconut oil. It took about 5 min and it was done. YUMMY

faithandfifty - I am familiar with that location....quite lovely. 

So, Meece, can we review - we are supposed to post our exercise activity daily and then our weight on Friday's?

Sheila, I'm in!  My motivation is at a very high level so let's keep this up.  I actually like Ainm's name and think it's easy to spell but don't know how we can write it here.  Whatever you all decide to call us will work for me.

I had asparagus 3 nights this week.  Sauteed in olive oil with onion and garlic, a little salt and pepper - Yum. 

Samsue, welcome.  You can give your weight when you get home or whenever you get a chance. 

Night friends.

Hi Ladies,

I just had pbmx with diep flap on December 3rd.  Now that my tummy is on my chest, my new flat tummy makes my thighs and hips look even bigger.  I'm trying to eat really healthy foods to help my failed skin graft heal faster from the inside out.  I would like to lose weight and am glad I found this thread.

Jane 

patoo...Thats what I meant the writing. not the spelling of Ainms choice.

bcincolorao - kind of like my less than tall daughter's response to her first day in high school some years ago "they are all too big" 

I wish you all would stop posting for a few minutes so I can sign off!