Super Time Had By All!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Just a quickie here...we had a great time today on the Dr. Oz show and despite being there from 9 until noon time there were few, if any slack moments. Dr. Oz has a comedian / ringleader kinda guy who was doing a lot of wise-cracking and giving instructions to those of us who had come for the show. There was a "special guest" who had us sweatin' to the oldies. I am HORRIBLE at those kind of things and if I made it to the camera then (please edit...snip, PLEASE!) you'll see me stepping along and putting my arms up in the air pretty much exactly OPPOSITE of everyone else...lol! The GOOD news is I didn't poke anyone's eye out! :-)

They featured some selected guests and had a tip / question section in which they randomly picked from the 100 of us to come up and share a tip and ask Dr. Oz a weight loss related question.

Sadly, yours truly garnered none of the limelight. Sadly mostly because I SO wanted to give a shoutout praising SPARKPEOPLE.COM! BUT: I DID talk it up among the others who were there...many hadn't heard of SparkPeople. I also spoke up to the staff of the show about SparkPeople indicating what an invaluable resource it has been to me. I EVEN put a plug in there to the "special guest" while another member of SparkPeople who was there was taking a picture of me with this guest. I'm hoping that somehow there "may" be a sort of "honorable mention" of SparkPeople.

Unfortunately CHRIS3215 got shut out of the show due to all transportation having been canceled out of her area...even though the snow had not yet arrived ANYWHERE! My DW is AWFULLY pleased that didn't happen to me...she wouldn't have wanted to LIVE with me then...! :-)

We're staying an additional night as everything arrived late and things are looking quite formidable out there...back home tomorrow!

Will be sharing a few pics at a later date...!

The show will be airing next Tues. Here's the note I received:

Thanks to everyone who braved the snow and blizzard conditions today to come to the show! I wanted to let everyone know we will be airing Feb 16th. Thanks again!!!! And keep up the amazing work!

Helaine Tabacoff
The Dr. Oz Show
ZoCo Productions
30 Rockefeller Plaza
43rd floor
New York, NY 10112

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Hope everyone is SPARKING along out there and staying safe, warm and protected from the elements lashing away throughout the U.S. Mid-West & East!

Don

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Weather Stress...!

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Does hyperventilating count as cardio...?!?

Looks like we've found a place to stay that's close enough by. We'll probably head in as soon as I get off from work today to beat the worst of the snow and will probably stay Weds. night as well while NYC digs out from under the 20+ inches they appear to be increasingly consistent in predicting...ugh!

I *KNOW* I've wanted snow for cross country skiing but somehow I *DON'T* think I'll find any rentals in NYC...lol!

Trying to chill while wrapping up paperwork today as we prepare to brave the elements tonight...keep us in your prayers for safe travel!

Too busy & stressed today to respond to all of your comments, but I can't thank everybody ENOUGH for all of your support, ideas and heartfelt wishes!

Stay tuned for the next "chapter"...!

Don

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Plan B...

Monday, February 08, 2010

Looks like Mother Nature is going to try and throw some monkey wrenches into my trip into NYC early Weds. a.m. in the form of some heavy snows.

I *may* need to have a Plan B in which I leave early Tues. and stay overnight as close to Rockefeller Plaza as possible.

Problem is, I am a total dunce when it comes to NYC and wouldn't have a clue as to the most reasonable, yet decent place to stay.

Any suggestions folks may have would be GREATLY appreciated! Don't want to be held up by traffic-related delays on my big day!

Many thx, in advance...!

Don

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Revving UP!

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Can you all tell I'm PSYCHED?!?

Set a personal record for myself today...I've done over 60 mins. on my treadmill before, but NEVER while maintaining 5 mph and an incline of 10 throughout the whole stretch!

Woo HOO! I even kicked it up to 7 mph near the end for about a minute to have a blast before finishing!

Now of COURSE this has absolutely NOTHING to do with a little old trip to NYC on Weds...right? :-)

Everyone enjoy the big game and may it be a close, riveting contest!

May you all enjoy healthier food choices too!

Don

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Drum Roll...

Friday, February 05, 2010

Yeah, yet ANOTHER blog...lol

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This has been a RED-Letter Day for me!

A fellow member of SparkPeople (CHRIS3215) mentioned that she was going to be on the Dr. Oz show for the 100th episode they plan to have 100 people on the show who have lost 100+ pounds and have kept it off.

Hmmm...got to thinking...I'VE done that...so I asked her about it and she helped me to connect to Dr. Oz's staff and batta-BING! I'm IN! Woo hoo! :-)

I had been uncertain for a few days, as one of the requirements also had been that the weight had to be lost via non-weight-loss-surgery methods. I informed via phone conversation that while I HAD weight loss surgery back in the 1980s, I blew it and gained all the weight back. But THIS TIME I lost the weight via healthy eating and exercise. The staff person didn't point blank tell me I was in, however she DID ask my shirt size as the 100 guests will have to wear a Dr. Oz shirt on the show.

It wasn't until just minutes ago I received the official e-mail notice PLUS a phone call from the same staff person confirming that I am IN!!!

I am so PSYCHED! Looking forward to being able to somehow speak a syllable or two about SparkPeople while the cameras are rolling. However I have NO idea what opportunity I'll have to speak with 100 of us present. Somehow, however, by hook or crook, I'm sure that between CHRIS3215 and I we will be able to champion SparkPeople's cause!

And here is the OTHER BIG NEWS!

For WEEKS I have been hitting the wall with my weight. Fluctuating between 202 and 205 or so...so close, yet seemingly so far...

NOW? I am DETERMINED to BREAK THROUGH 200 by next Weds. when I am on the show!

This has me so stratospherically REVVED I just absolutely KNOW I CAN DO THIS!!

BIGTIME THANKS to CHRIS3215 and the rest of my SparkFamily!

Don

ps...here is the e-mail I rec'd:

Hello-

We are so exited that you will be joining us for a special taping of the 100th episode of the" Dr. Oz Show", Wednesday, February 10th at 8:00 AM. We are thrilled to be sharing this day in celebration of the success you have achieved! Your ticket confirmation, arrival details and suggested dress are attached.

Location: 49 West 49th Street (between 5 & 6th)
(Rockefeller Plaza - NBC Building)
Mezzanine Level

Please respond to this email confirming you have received these details and will be attending the show.

We look forward to meeting you in person!

Best,


Alisha

Alisha Cowan-Vieira
The Dr. Oz Show
30 Rockefeller Plaza, 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10112

212-XXX-XXXX

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