DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 4

[PilotWife]

does your husband know a guy named jon stewart?


I am not sure .... I can ask when he calls. Do you "know" a rank or anything? or what job he does?

Are you close to Kennesaw? I will be leaving on Tues to go to my parents house, and taking a friend (her hubby is deployed) and her kids to St. Mtn. Yeah!:confused3 She wants to go. I have been soooo many times. Anyway, I will ask DH if he knows your friend. I am surprised they are letting him out right now with everyone here about to deploy soon.

Jennifer

[punkin413]

I am not sure .... I can ask when he calls. Do you "know" a rank or anything? or what job he does?

Are you close to Kennesaw? I will be leaving on Tues to go to my parents house, and taking a friend (her hubby is deployed) and her kids to St. Mtn. Yeah!:confused3 She wants to go. I have been soooo many times. Anyway, I will ask DH if he knows your friend. I am surprised they are letting him out right now with everyone here about to deploy soon.

Jennifer

i don't know his rank. i know he has the highest rank you can have without having a college degree. i know he has some sort of leadership role. just don't know the details. he got into some great program at kennesaw state and he's considered officially out of the army on july 31st. they let him out for four years to finish school and then he comes back as a higher rank or something like that.

i live in jefferson, which is a teeny tiny town near athens. you can smell the bulldog poo from my front porch.......:scared: sorry if you're a bulldog fan...i'm not! (obviously.) i do depositions in alpharetta all the time and one of my best friends actually lived there for awhile, so i'm kinda familiar with it. small world!

[dwheatl]

Lynda, glad the wedding is still on. DH and I are off to lead a marriage prep retreat in a few minutes. I might share your friends' experience to remind people not to sweat the little things on their wedding day.
Morning Peeps! I did well this week put am not oosting my loss because it is really just losing part (not all) of the weight that I gained on my vacations. When I get back to where I was pre Disney and Cape Cod I'll post losses again....hopefully next Friday or the Friday after.

Again, I'm right there with you PD. I had a big gain at DL, and earlier in the week I showed a big loss, but today many of the lbs. seemed to creep back for no apparent reason.:confused: I'm taking my food diary with me on the retreat to keep myself honest.
See you all Sunday night after I put DH on a plane to UCLA for a teachers' union conference. I'll be flying down next weekend to meet him for our Engaged Encounter convention, and then our DL rendezvous without the kids!
:yay:

[jodistar]

I do work out..not nearly as much as i should though..you hit that one dead on. BUT the last 2 weeks i have done at least 3 days of 30 + cardio..mostly treadmill/WATP dvds..so its a good start. i do my crunches/toning stuff every other day. I am going to make an effort to work out at least 4-5 days a week and vary it. I also decided that 40 bucks a month i am not paying WW anymore ( to do ito on my own) i might pay to curves and that way i will belong to a "regular" gym and the local curves..which i really liked doing a few years ago

That’s sounds like a great plan.:thumbsup2

secondly, i don't think there's any certain weight loss plan that works for everyone. everybody's different and you have to find what works for you. i've tried a lot of things - south beach, atkins, slimfast, etc. the one thing that's working for me is just drinking lots of water, exercising with weights and cardio about 4 times a week and writing down EVERYTHING i eat and keeping my calories around 1,500 per day. but like i said, you just have to stick with what works for you....the hardest part is figuring out what that is! good luck!!!

I totally agree – everyone is different with what works. In the past Atkins has worked for me, but I felt healthier with Weight Watcher. It also helps me to journal everything…I journal my point and exercise.

Congratulations to all of you losers!!!! :banana: :cheer2:

I’ll post (hopefully) my weight loss tomorrow! We are in need of a new scale at home – the one we have, weighing yourself, well you get three different weights. I think I’m down 1 pound but that won’t be official until tomorrow. Hopefully, it’s a true weight.

Last night I took Pilates (again) with a different teacher and this one was torture! I’m new to Pilates and wanted to background to what I did during last Saturday’s class. Saturday’s class was a little bit more fun and better paced.

I’ll be taking Pilates again tomorrow morning, after Weight Watchers….Tonight though it’s just the treadmill and me!

Jodi

[HockeyKat]

My week caught up to me... ate mexican tonight and am drinking beer. Bad me!!:guilty:

[punkin413]

My week caught up to me... ate mexican tonight and am drinking beer. Bad me!!:guilty:

don't feel bad......you're not alone. we went to eat mexican tonight too. it's my one cheat meal a week and, by golly, i'm taking it! although i do have to say....i was quite disappointed when i got back from the bathroom that DH had ordered a 1/2 pitcher of strawberry margaritas instead of the real thing...:scared: the man has known me since i was 17 and he still doesn't know that i HATE strawberry margaritas??? :confused3 what? bleh!!!!!!! i drank half of mine and gave the rest to him and ordered myself a regular one. so nasty!

[Wonders10]

Hi Peeps!

Today was the last day of camp and clinic. Which means I don't have to answer to my annoying supervisors anymore...now I'll get to answer to other supervisors in the real world. Anyway, I was sad actually that camp ended. J., the autistic camper with lots of other things going on behaviorally, etc., actually jumped in my arms when her mom came to get her. My supervisor even noted the bond we had made over the past couple weeks. She really is a cutie...when I wasn't peeling her off bookshelves anyway :rolleyes: .

Now I get to do fun fun client paperwork like Progress Reports and Progress Charts...and study for a Final I have on Tuesday. A little nervous about that actually but I do have the time to study for it. I just have to study ;) .

I've decided I'm treating myself to a new Vera Bradley Tote to celebrate the end of clinic and the start of my externship. I already have the "vera" in java blue and I'm loving the new fall prints that came out...so that is my plan for tomorrow.

Crush update. A. walked me to my car yesterday afternoon and we had a little talk. He is super stressed out and basically said that he absolutely wants to see me again but he just hasn't had time to think about it with all the school stuff he has going on. I guess I can't complain...I only have 2 individual clients to his 6! Plus one of his supervisors is killer. Anyway, we both should be finished with everything by mid to late next week and then hopefully we will get together for date #2. I also made it clear that I'm leaving it up to him to do the asking since he is the one that is super busy while I'm just sort of busy. He was super cute and flirty too so I feel much better about everything. I feel in control. Sort of. :laughing:

Hope everyone has a great weekend! :cutie:

[HockeyKat]

Shannon that's wonderful! I am glad that he took the time to let you know what was going on.

Dawn, thanks for the encouragement. This week has been so stressful and I just gave in, after a 45 min commute home (through a raging thunderstorm), following a 10 hr workday that I barely to scarf down lunch at my desk, (during a conference call at 3PM).

I promise to jump back on tomorrow. I may even hit the gym as well as going skating.

[pixie dust 112]

Lynda, glad the wedding is still on. DH and I are off to lead a marriage prep retreat in a few minutes. I might share your friends' experience to remind people not to sweat the little things on their wedding day.


Again, I'm right there with you PD. I had a big gain at DL, and earlier in the week I showed a big loss, but today many of the lbs. seemed to creep back for no apparent reason.:confused: I'm taking my food diary with me on the retreat to keep myself honest.
See you all Sunday night after I put DH on a plane to UCLA for a teachers' union conference. I'll be flying down next weekend to meet him for our Engaged Encounter convention, and then our DL rendezvous without the kids!
:yay:

Have a fun safe trip Danielle

[PilotWife]

i don't know his rank. i know he has the highest rank you can have without having a college degree. i know he has some sort of leadership role. just don't know the details. he got into some great program at kennesaw state and he's considered officially out of the army on july 31st. they let him out for four years to finish school and then he comes back as a higher rank or something like that.

i live in jefferson, which is a teeny tiny town near athens. you can smell the bulldog poo from my front porch.......:scared: sorry if you're a bulldog fan...i'm not! (obviously.) i do depositions in alpharetta all the time and one of my best friends actually lived there for awhile, so i'm kinda familiar with it. small world!

I know exactly where Jefferson is, my friends lived there while they were at Law School at UGA, I went to North GA in Dahlonega, so not so much of a UGA fan.

Anyway, DH does not know your friend. I can tell you that your friend is going into a good program. He is enlisted right now and after college he will go back in as a commissioned officer. My DH went to college while he was enlisted also (but worked and did school as the same time - no children and no war made that much easier) I wish him the best.

Great talking to you !

Jennifer

[mousehouselover]

i can't believe your doggie's breed got censored! :laughing:


It's shih tzu, no matter how it gets pronounced.......:lmao: I cracked up when some one called to shedule an appt for her brand new shih tza-poo puppy (shih tzu/poodle cross)

Woo Hooty to all the loosers this week!!!! It's great to see all the new bling!

Thanks for the welcome back wishes. I totally missed every one but had a hard time trying to post when I was feeling so down.

[PilotWife]

It's shih tzu, no matter how it gets pronounced.......:lmao: I cracked up when some one called to shedule an appt for her brand new shih tza-poo puppy (shih tzu/poodle cross)

Woo Hooty to all the loosers this week!!!! It's great to see all the new bling!

Thanks for the welcome back wishes. I totally missed every one but had a hard time trying to post when I was feeling so down.


Yeah - I noticed I spelled it wrong (although he makes me mad a lot....new puppy and housebreaking-so the wrong spelling is more fitting to the dog)...I was a little stressed this morning with the "baby bird", and 3 kids stressing over the bird.

Jennifer

[AnnNan]

hello all! I have been a lurker for long enough, (at least 100 pages recently and skimming over the past months) I think I am really ready to do this thing now. I'm tired of reading all of the weight losses and feeling left out and jealous!:guilty:
glad you decided to show yourself! Welcome!

I'm in Hot Springs for a couple of days. Eating - not so good, but I'm going to do some crunches. That's definitely something I never would have done before!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[denecarter]

OMG!!you may know my husband's family, if I figure out how to use PM I will send you their names. But then, what if you know them and don't like them. are you going to hold it against me;)

I'm just happy he isn't an old boyfriend or something! :lmao:

My week caught up to me... ate mexican tonight and am drinking beer. Bad me!!:guilty:

don't feel bad......you're not alone. we went to eat mexican tonight too.

Make that 3 of us... we ate Mexican on our way to the Rascal Flats concert in Dallas (which was great by the way :banana: )

I feel in control. Sort of. :laughing:

Sorta, kinda, not really? (Sorry, couldn't help myself... I've been saying that for years and you have to say it fast... "you wanna go to that new movie?" "sorta, kinda, not really"):upsidedow

[pigget74]

Good morning all just checking in before my hectic day begins. Last night I had about 15 helpers and we stuffed 150 backpacks. I am about to leave to meet the set up team to make sure tents and tables and such are ready for all the supplies by 8:00. We will have the first people in line waiting before we actually begin at 9:00--so I like to make sure we are welll organized early. This is our major community outreach--adopting 2 low income areas and giving all supplies that are on their school lists. It is a lot of work for me, but I love to see the look on the faces of the people we are helping. My own to older kids help out as well and that is a blessing for me to watch as well.
Hope that everyone has a great day and a wonderful weekend.

[mousehouselover]

Yeah - I noticed I spelled it wrong (although he makes me mad a lot....new puppy and housebreaking-so the wrong spelling is more fitting to the dog)...I was a little stressed this morning with the "baby bird", and 3 kids stressing over the bird.

Jennifer


I understand completely. I wasn't intending to call you out, that's a name that's commonly mispelled. I hope this morning is going better for you.

[jodistar]

Just got back from my WW meeting - - and I am down 2.6 for the week and 6.4 since rejoining WW 4 Weeks ago:woohoo: .

I had to cancel my Pilates for this morning -- My back has been really stiff since I woke up and thought it best not to push.

Well, have a great day everyone!

Jodi

[eeyore45]

I"m in reading mode!

One of the key in the laptop will not work for me.... I have to rethink what to type - it crazy weird!! I hit it and hit it with one finger... it may work... but not yet!!

aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggg!!

DH and DD went and took the Troop on a 5 mile hike (or maybe ten?) I love it!! I have to pack for my trip over fdil home (Future daughter in law invited me over her place for a bright and early race!!)

I have a brace for my knee, and now my tummy big problem -- like a blood blicter - I think I've added more fat around the middle??? :confused3 Really contemplating a doctor appointment, but we are really thin in the money department! HUGELY thin, majorly thin... :scared1: thin!

[eeyore45]

Jodi - I forgot you did the Goofy - I'm in Day 2 of your TR!!

Thank you for the info on the expo - jut what I needed to know!!! :goodvibes

Yike_!! You have a new brace on!! I do now! Did you have a fanny pack to carry a phone and a camera??? I'm excited!

Are you planning on '08??

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

Just trying to get caught up on yesterday although I probably should have gone back much farther than that. Looks like it's going to be gloomy here today so no pool and lotsa house cleaning. I'm way behind on the laundry. :laundy:

Tomorrow is DS's 7th birthday so being the lazy mom I am, I talked him out of a birthday party and into a night at a hotel and an amusement park! So we are going to spend the night in Cincinnati tomorrow night and go to King's Island on Monday. :yay:
NONI....WE MISSED YOU! Prayers for a bigger better new job! How is your husband? Did he have his surgery?
So, they finally understood what I was trying to imply, and told the children, that they would take care of the the baby bird.You're a genius! Welcome to the peeps! Your kids sound spread out in age like mine. I have two teens and DS7.
As for my weigh in info, I am down 2 lbs! So my total loss is 30.6 lbs. Love the new ribbon! Way to go! I'm so glad the wedding is on! And good luck today! :hug:
I started at 194 & am down to 186!!!!:banana: in 17 days!!!!Woo-hoo! Way to go! :yay:
the man has known me since i was 17 and he still doesn't know that i HATE strawberry margaritas??? :confused3 :rotfl2: He'll know NEXT time!
I also made it clear that I'm leaving it up to him to do the asking since he is the one that is super busy while I'm just sort of busy. Bravo! He sounds adorable but just conscientious about his school work. I'll bet you get lots more attention when school is over.
I'm in Hot Springs for a couple of days. Eating - not so good, but I'm going to do some crunches. That's definitely something I never would have done before!Awesome! Have fun this weekend!
Good morning all just checking in before my hectic day begins. This is us next weekend at our church. Our outreach includes school supplies, prayer counseling, some school clothes, carnival games, live music, and free food. I'm in charge of carnival games. We have done this outreach every year but this year for the first time we are doing it on Sunday evening. I'll let you know how it goes and I hope that your day today is a blessing to all concerned!

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY!

[jodistar]

Jodi - I forgot you did the Goofy - I'm in Day 2 of your TR!!

Thank you for the info on the expo - jut what I needed to know!!! :goodvibes

Yike_!! You have a new brace on!! I do now! Did you have a fanny pack to carry a phone and a camera??? I'm excited!

Are you planning on '08??

I'm not planning on 08 but hoping to do it again in 09 -- actually my friend, Heather, and I have already talked about walking the Goofy in 09. Again, this all depends on whether or not I become pregnant again (crossing my fingers that it will happen for me again).

Anyhow, had a blast in January -- running/walking goofy:goodvibes

I did wear a fuel pack on the day of the half and ended up getting annoyed by it and didn't wear it the second day. I carried my camera the second day. They have many stops a long the way, so you really don't need one -- I least that's how I felt.

If it's warm in January again (for your race), you may want to lock up your rings in the safe at the hotel. My hands by the end of the second day got sooooo swollen on the second day that I was uncomfortable with my rings on.

You will love the half whether you do your pr or not....I didn't achieve my personal best then but I was having issues with the knee - - that's another reason that I will be walking the next.

So how's your training coming along. I still have to go back to the walking/running thread. I miss them all but really having stepped back into everything yet.

[eeyore45]

Annoyed my ss doesnot work, I'll put a bunch up here and hope I can grab one if I must!! :rotfl2:

I've never run a race ever - tomorrow i my first! Only a 5k (jut a walk in the park for me!! :rotfl2: ) But the half and that time limit with the sweepers - can I manage it all? I know I can do 20 min miless :rolleyes1 But 16 is puhsing it today!! and to do it for 3 HOURSS??? :scared1:

I have my adrs and I'm glad to read your trippie, I thought I may be doing too much, can I even walk the next day? Will I want to ssleep all day??? DH i doing the full, me the half!!

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[jodistar]

Annoyed my ss doesnot work, I'll put a bunch up here and hope I can grab one if I must!! :rotfl2:

I've never run a race ever - tomorrow i my first! Only a 5k (jut a walk in the park for me!! :rotfl2: ) But the half and that time limit with the sweepers - can I manage it all? I know I can do 20 min miless :rolleyes1 But 16 is puhsing it today!! and to do it for 3 HOURSS??? :scared1:

I have my adrs and I'm glad to read your trippie, I thought I may be doing too much, can I even walk the next day? Will I want to ssleep all day??? DH i doing the full, me the half!!

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You still have plenty of training time, the big thing is to not stress about it! You will finish in time, the speed comes with time.

You'll get your Donald:goodvibes

Oh the first race is the best -- You always learn from that. I remember my first one was not close to home (probably about 45 minutes away), so as far as land I didn't know what to expect -- can I tell you, I had nothing but hills OMG!:scared1: but I learned how important it was to breathe correctly during the run. So pay attention to your breathe also make sure you take advantage of of the water stops -- I think you should have one water break at 1.5.

Good luck and smile during the race tomorrow -- You can do it! I can't wait to hear how you make out.

Everyone is different after the half marathon -- I walked/ran the marathon the next day and then the day after I was still walking around the parks (I'm stubborn though -- I fully admit it). Definetely Ice after the race or go back to the resort pool and cool off! It helps quite a bit.

[punkin413]

Crush update. A. walked me to my car yesterday afternoon and we had a little talk. He is super stressed out and basically said that he absolutely wants to see me again but he just hasn't had time to think about it with all the school stuff he has going on. I guess I can't complain...I only have 2 individual clients to his 6! Plus one of his supervisors is killer. Anyway, we both should be finished with everything by mid to late next week and then hopefully we will get together for date #2. I also made it clear that I'm leaving it up to him to do the asking since he is the one that is super busy while I'm just sort of busy. He was super cute and flirty too so I feel much better about everything. I feel in control. Sort of. :laughing:

:thumbsup2 i'm glad he updated you on what's going on in his head. it's the not knowing that drives you crazy! let us know when you guys go out again!

Tomorrow is DS's 7th birthday so being the lazy mom I am, I talked him out of a birthday party and into a night at a hotel and an amusement park! So we are going to spend the night in Cincinnati tomorrow night and go to King's Island on Monday. :yay:

sounds like my kinda birthday!!! have fun! :yay:

[DISNEYRIFFIC]

Okay here is goes... I have actaully bought a scale, and will be weighing in shortly. I am also demanding that my husband bring the tred mill up from the rec room in the basement and put it in the family room. I am going to work out at least 15 minutes in the morning, and then again after supper for 30. I will do this for two weeks, and then increase the times. This is it... it's now or never!

[eeyore45]

WOOHOO!!! another LOSER! :cool1:

and from Wiconsin? Cheesehead!! :banana:

I'm getting last minute courage before heading with fdil!! Hope my knee hold out! :woohoo: :dance3: :yay:

[zigzagzerr]

Annoyed my ss doesnot work, I'll put a bunch up here and hope I can grab one if I must!! :rotfl2:

I've never run a race ever - tomorrow i my first! Only a 5k (jut a walk in the park for me!! :rotfl2: ) But the half and that time limit with the sweepers - can I manage it all? I know I can do 20 min miless :rolleyes1 But 16 is puhsing it today!! and to do it for 3 HOURSS??? :scared1:

I have my adrs and I'm glad to read your trippie, I thought I may be doing too much, can I even walk the next day? Will I want to ssleep all day??? DH i doing the full, me the half!!

sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Best of luck to you tomorrow, Ms Eeyore!! :hug: I know you're gonna be great!!!!

And OT, I just finished Harry Potter!!!! Woo hoo!

[denecarter]

Hello!!!!!!!!! hello... hello... hello Anybody out there? out there?... out there?... out there?

I feel like I'm living in an episode of the Twilight Zone today... does the world really exist? I don't know because I've had so little communication today. Went to a concert in Dallas last night (Rascal Flats, very good) and got to bed at 3 something, so I didn't go to yoga this morning... I've been in my pj's all day. No Peeps posted from 10:10 am to 5:47 pm! Then only two more posts in 1 1/2 hours. Now, another dry spot from 7:13 pm until now! I haven't had a single phone call or text message today... and basically no e-mail... and nobody's looking at my profile at match.com... the only other communication I've had is a guy 165 miles away on eHarmony... and that was early this morning!

[AnnNan]

WOOHOO!!! another LOSER! :cool1:

and from Wiconsin? Cheesehead!! :banana:

I'm getting last minute courage before heading with fdil!! Hope my knee hold out! :woohoo: :dance3: :yay:

Good luck on your race! I'm very proud of you!

Hi, Dene! :goodvibes seems like everybody is just busy with all sorts of things! Every time I touched the computer today a kid wanted to play with their Webkinz! So that's what we did!

Hope your quiet day was kind of nice. I like a day every now and then where I can stay in my pjs!!

It does seem extraordinarily quiet tho!

Happy Sunday! (I'll be driving most of the day - yecch! but it was worth it to get to see my nieces and nephew)

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

WOW! Easy to catch up today! Where is everybody?

Today is DS's 7th birthday and we're off to Cincinnati for our mini-birthday-vacation!

I'll see you peeps on Tuesday! :wave2:

[pixie dust 112]

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

WOW! Easy to catch up today! Where is everybody?

Today is DS's 7th birthday and we're off to Cincinnati for our mini-birthday-vacation!

I'll see you peeps on Tuesday! :wave2:


HAve a great time and a safe trip. Happy Birthday to your son!

[pigget74]

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

WOW! Easy to catch up today! Where is everybody?

Today is DS's 7th birthday and we're off to Cincinnati for our mini-birthday-vacation!

I'll see you peeps on Tuesday! :wave2:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR BOY!!! :bday: party:

[jodistar]

Well, I did it - - I simsionsized myself!

Here is a much skinner picture of myself from this past January:


http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/jodi_porcu/Goofy%20trip/image47.jpg


Here I am simpsonsized (I just recently dyed my hair and permed it my hair)


http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r305/jodi_porcu/Goofy%20Trip/your_imagecopy.jpg

Yup -- I'm pretty bored this morning!

[monymony3471]

Morning Peeps!

Well, I think I made it. The doctor should be back in the country. He has rounds tomorrow at the hospital.

I've seen all the hospitals around here that were St. Josephs turn into Henry Fords, so I will email him tomorrow to see if we can have a closer hosital to deliver at. An hour drive to the hospital daily stinks for DH. If they can change our hospital it will only be a 15 minutes drive.

We celebrated my son's b-day early yesterday. I didn't want to have something change in our plans around his actual birthday Aug 10th, you know, like have a baby, and mess up his special time. Took a bunch of kids to Pump it Up. Do any of you have those where you live? A kids dream let me tell you. I know they are costly, but it's the last birthday party and that's where my boys have their last horrah!

Oh, and it's soo exciting to hear parents comment on Zach's weight loss. Those 9 pounds really made a huge difference. His clothes fit so much better and he looks slimmer and taller. I'm very proud of him.
Ok, I'm ready to have this baby. I've been experiencing pre-labor symptoms. I've never gone into labor with my other three. This is a very different pregnancy for me. I'd be shocked if I actually went into labor. It's scary if I do, because of all the past c-sections. The contractions could rupture my uterous.

I have an apt. this Thursday.


Wish me luck.

Good luck eyeore today! Can't wait to see how it goes.:goodvibes

[punkin413]

Hello!!!!!!!!! hello... hello... hello Anybody out there? out there?... out there?... out there?

I feel like I'm living in an episode of the Twilight Zone today... does the world really exist? I don't know because I've had so little communication today. Went to a concert in Dallas last night (Rascal Flats, very good) and got to bed at 3 something, so I didn't go to yoga this morning... I've been in my pj's all day. No Peeps posted from 10:10 am to 5:47 pm! Then only two more posts in 1 1/2 hours. Now, another dry spot from 7:13 pm until now! I haven't had a single phone call or text message today... and basically no e-mail... and nobody's looking at my profile at match.com... the only other communication I've had is a guy 165 miles away on eHarmony... and that was early this morning!

enjoy the quietness! i just love it when my phone doesn't ring for awhile! although i do have to say that i'm a bit disappointed when i come to the peep thread and don't see anything new!

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

WOW! Easy to catch up today! Where is everybody?

Today is DS's 7th birthday and we're off to Cincinnati for our mini-birthday-vacation!

I'll see you peeps on Tuesday! :wave2:

have fun!!!! and tell DS to have an awesome birthday!!!!! :thumbsup2

Ok, I'm ready to have this baby. I've been experiencing pre-labor symptoms. I've never gone into labor with my other three. This is a very different pregnancy for me. I'd be shocked if I actually went into labor. It's scary if I do, because of all the past c-sections. The contractions could rupture my uterous.

I have an apt. this Thursday.

Wish me luck.



good luck!!! hope you get to meet the new baby soon! :goodvibes

eeyore - good luck with your marathon today!!!!! kick some jogging booty! :yay:

it's so yucky here today. good thing i'm just gonna be typing all day. i may have my new pre-TR up at some point. i'll post it in my siggie when i get it started. hope everyone has a good sunday! :flower3:

[punkin413]

just wanted to let everyone know i started my pre-TR for september. the link's in my signature. and wow....i have to say that my signature has become obnoxiously large! but i can't take anything off of it because it's all so important! :laughing:

[Marjol]

Hi everyone,

I hope I can join this club. I didn't really feel like reading all 1169 previous pages, but I guess everyone's welcome here?

Let me tell you all a little bit about myself:

My name is Marjol, I'm 27 yrs young and I live in the Netherlands. I'm an elementary school teacher. I'll be teaching 3rd grade this year, but I'm enjoying my summer vacation while it lasts :rotfl:
I have always loved Disney. I've been to Disneyland Paris (which is a 5 hour drive from where I live) 9 times and loved it every time. But my big dream always was to go to Disneyworld. And that dream came true! :cloud9: Last year, my boyfriend finally agreed to go and so we went, this may. And it was fabulous! It was so fabulous, that we're going back in april of next year! :woohoo:
And this time, it will be our honeymoon! We're getting married on april 22 and now I'm finally getting to why I'm here :laughing:

I've been dealing with weight problems since puberty. I gained some weight each year, untill I weighed 220 lbs in september of 2003. Yikes... :eek:
I started Weight Watchers and with succes, in may of 2004 I was down to 168 lbs and felt great!
But I guess some of you know how it goes... I was satisfied, so became "easy" and started gaining weight again. I tried losing some again and again, but I was never really motivated!
But now, with the wedding in sight, I really want to lose some weight!
I'm back to 204 lbs and I hope to get down to at most 170 before my wedding!

So, I started my own diet last monday and so far it's gone really well. I'm weighing again tomorrow, so I'll see what my results are. I really believe I'm going to be succesfull this time! :cheer2:

[eeyore45]

WOOHOO !!! :cool1:

Mony :hug: :hug: :hug: Jusst a heads up... (non mommy'ssss turn your headssss!SS! )))) (If you are in labor and feel lots of back labor, then get the urge to ummm an imodiumD moment - THAT"S THE BABY!!! It was a big *doh moment - I rolled over thinking I didnt want to 'hit' dh, and instead I rolled over and out popped my 10#+ baby girl!! Then I realized it wasss not back labor!! baby was movin down the canal!!)

Melinda :wizard: HAPPY BIRTHING DAY!! pixiedust:

3.1 mile = 5K Woman's Race DONE!! :woohoo: fdil stayed with me, talked me thru it - that firsst half mile I wasss sgoing to fassst and couldnt deal well!! I did it in 46 min!! (unofficially!)

I sstayed over at fdil, her roomie bartends at a place in a fun neighborhood - o at 9pm we sat at her bar, had a chocolate martini, then she had us try Lemoncillo!! DS called to wihs u s luck - - LOL "WHERE are you? WHAT are you doing? WHAT ARE YOU SAYING???" :rotfl2: We teased him!! :rotfl2:

It wass fun... the 1/2 marathon will probably kill me!

Thanks Dene for holdin down the fort!

[katelynsmommy2001]

Hi marjol!! Welcome!! I too am a newbie here!! :goodvibes Everyone has been so supportive! It's great!! I have also struggled with my weight, so I am done with it & on my weigh (haha) back down!! :rotfl: I have been tracking food & fitness on a site called sparkpeople.com. It's all free & a great site! Check it out!! I have been on for 18 days & lost 8 lbs!1:cool1:

Good Luck!! Can' t wait to get to know you! Congrats on the wedding!! I wish we would have honeymooned in Disney!!:bride:

[jodistar]

WOOHOO !!! :cool1:

3.1 mile = 5K Woman's Race DONE!! :woohoo: fdil stayed with me, talked me thru it - that firsst half mile I wasss sgoing to fassst and couldnt deal well!! I did it in 46 min!! (unofficially!)




Congratulations!! Great job! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[punkin413]

Hi everyone,

I hope I can join this club. I didn't really feel like reading all 1169 previous pages, but I guess everyone's welcome here?

Let me tell you all a little bit about myself:

My name is Marjol, I'm 27 yrs young and I live in the Netherlands. I'm an elementary school teacher. I'll be teaching 3rd grade this year, but I'm enjoying my summer vacation while it lasts :rotfl:
I have always loved Disney. I've been to Disneyland Paris (which is a 5 hour drive from where I live) 9 times and loved it every time. But my big dream always was to go to Disneyworld. And that dream came true! :cloud9: Last year, my boyfriend finally agreed to go and so we went, this may. And it was fabulous! It was so fabulous, that we're going back in april of next year! :woohoo:
And this time, it will be our honeymoon! We're getting married on april 22 and now I'm finally getting to why I'm here :laughing:

I've been dealing with weight problems since puberty. I gained some weight each year, untill I weighed 220 lbs in september of 2003. Yikes... :eek:
I started Weight Watchers and with succes, in may of 2004 I was down to 168 lbs and felt great!
But I guess some of you know how it goes... I was satisfied, so became "easy" and started gaining weight again. I tried losing some again and again, but I was never really motivated!
But now, with the wedding in sight, I really want to lose some weight!
I'm back to 204 lbs and I hope to get down to at most 170 before my wedding!

So, I started my own diet last monday and so far it's gone really well. I'm weighing again tomorrow, so I'll see what my results are. I really believe I'm going to be succesfull this time! :cheer2:

WELCOME!!!! it's good to see you here! i'm sure you'll look beautiful for your wedding!

just so you know, we weigh in on fridays, meaning we post how much we've either lost or gained or if we've stayed the same in big bright numbers so that either utahmama or lexmelinda can keep a total of how much we've lost as a group! so when you weigh yourself this friday, remember that number and then compare it to next friday!

3.1 mile = 5K Woman's Race DONE!! :woohoo: fdil stayed with me, talked me thru it - that firsst half mile I wasss sgoing to fassst and couldnt deal well!! I did it in 46 min!! (unofficially!)


:cool1: :thumbsup2 :cool1: THAT'S SO AWESOME!!!!!!

[MJMouse]

WOOHOO !!! :cool1:

3.1 mile = 5K Woman's Race DONE!! :woohoo: fdil stayed with me, talked me thru it - that firsst half mile I wasss sgoing to fassst and couldnt deal well!! I did it in 46 min!! (unofficially!)


Congratulations! You Rock!!!

:welcome: Marjol!

[denecarter]

just wanted to let everyone know i started my pre-TR for september. the link's in my signature. and wow....i have to say that my signature has become obnoxiously large! but i can't take anything off of it because it's all so important! :laughing:

I totally know what you mean... my signature is huge, but it reminds me of where I've been and what I've been doing.

So, I started my own diet last monday and so far it's gone really well. I'm weighing again tomorrow, so I'll see what my results are. I really believe I'm going to be succesfull this time! :cheer2:

I weigh-in on Mondays, too. If you don't want to switch to Friday weigh-ins (like most of the Peeps did), you can just post your Monday results on Friday. I will tell you though, when it is a good week it is HARD to not say anything until Friday... not that I've had that problem in a while. :laughing:

3.1 mile = 5K Woman's Race DONE!! :woohoo: fdil stayed with me, talked me thru it - that firsst half mile I wasss sgoing to fassst and couldnt deal well!! I did it in 46 min!! (unofficially!)

Way to go!!!!! You should be so proud of yourself! I'M PROUD OF YOU!:yay:

[Marjol]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! :goodvibes

I'm not going to change my weighing day to friday, so I'll just post my results on friday. I'll update my ticker in my sig on monday though :)

[pixie dust 112]

Hi everyone,

I hope I can join this club. I didn't really feel like reading all 1169 previous pages, but I guess everyone's welcome here?

Let me tell you all a little bit about myself:

My name is Marjol, I'm 27 yrs young and I live in the Netherlands. I'm an elementary school teacher. I'll be teaching 3rd grade this year, but I'm enjoying my summer vacation while it lasts :rotfl:
I have always loved Disney. I've been to Disneyland Paris (which is a 5 hour drive from where I live) 9 times and loved it every time. But my big dream always was to go to Disneyworld. And that dream came true! :cloud9: Last year, my boyfriend finally agreed to go and so we went, this may. And it was fabulous! It was so fabulous, that we're going back in april of next year! :woohoo:
And this time, it will be our honeymoon! We're getting married on april 22 and now I'm finally getting to why I'm here :laughing:

I've been dealing with weight problems since puberty. I gained some weight each year, untill I weighed 220 lbs in september of 2003. Yikes... :eek:
I started Weight Watchers and with succes, in may of 2004 I was down to 168 lbs and felt great!
But I guess some of you know how it goes... I was satisfied, so became "easy" and started gaining weight again. I tried losing some again and again, but I was never really motivated!
But now, with the wedding in sight, I really want to lose some weight!
I'm back to 204 lbs and I hope to get down to at most 170 before my wedding!

So, I started my own diet last monday and so far it's gone really well. I'm weighing again tomorrow, so I'll see what my results are. I really believe I'm going to be succesfull this time! :cheer2:

Hi Marjol! I know you from NSalz's TR. She's my little sister. It will be great to have you here! I didn't know that you're getting married! COngratulations. My anniversay is APril 28. It's 23 years ago tho!:rotfl2:

[aries1980]

ok peeps the time is creeping up to Peep Meet

are we all set for me ordering the shirts and final with ressies info... I would like to order the shirts by tues. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/aries1980/peepchoice.jpg

Ok those attending and Spongie please vote if you like the top selction or the bottom selection better these are the completed designs.

[punkin413]

ok peeps the time is creeping up to Peep Meet

are we all set for me ordering the shirts and final with ressies info... I would like to order the shirts by tues. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/aries1980/peepchoice.jpg

Ok those attending and Spongie please vote if you like the top selction or the bottom selection better these are the completed designs.

i'm good to go! just as a reminder (and to make sure you've got my info correct), i need a medium shirt and there will be me and my friend erin at the 'ohana's dinner. tara (eventer) will be with us, too, but since she's a peep i figured you'd already counted her!

ETA: sorry.....forgot to vote. i really don't care either way. i don't have big knockers so that's not an issue for me! so my vote is the majority rules!

[aries1980]

thanks punkin...

i vote for mickey on the front even though i have big girlies LOL I just am proud to be a peep.. plus my hair is long so if i wear it dow it covers the mickey head then

[TKDisneylover]

Hello Everyone!

A newbie here who would like to join in on your weight loss support. As you can see in my siggie I have 4 months to go before our 6th Disney trip. DH & I will be celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary(the actual date is July 31st) staying at the AKL. I have never been to WDW in December and am really looking forward to seeing the World decorated for the the holidays!

Which leads me to my reasons for being here. I've been in a long battle with my weight (since puberty, why does that happen!!??). I've tried many diets all with some form of success or another. My best success was with Atkins in 2004 when my best friend and I planned a cruise for our 40th birthdays. I started Induction in January '04 and by May '04 I had lost 60 lbs(this is not advised, I did Induction the entire 5 months). I slowly started gaining my weight back after returning from the cruise, then in February '06 my DMIL was diagnosed with cancer and on May 25, '06 she passed. It was devastating for everyone as she was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. After that I lost all motivation and have now gained all 60 back plus another 20:scared1:

So I'm ready to get back on track and get this monkey off my back so to speak. I started my own pseudo-Weight Watchers program without the meeting & journaling, (but I am going to start journaling this week) 2 weeks ago and lost 4.6 lbs. my first week and now 1.6 this week (I weigh in on Saturday mornings). So I'm very happy with my 6.2 loss and am very motivated to keep on going.

I've been having some back problems recently and with the help of my chiropracter I am getting better and he said I can get back on my treadmill this week!:banana: I will be walking 30 minutes each morning and working up to another 1 hour after work. My goal is to lose 40 lbs. by the time we leave for WDW December 1, 2007.

I would like to post a before photo, plus it's always nice to put a face to the name. This is me: http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/W8N4Summer/Christmas%202006/PhotoforWISHClub.jpg

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and becoming a support system to others! Have a great week everyone and I look forward to Friday's weigh-in (well my first weigh-in will be next week Friday since I weigh myself on Saturday morning)!:cool1:

[HockeyKat]

Welcome to Tammy and Marjol!! So glad to have you here. :cheer2:

I have been rather MIA, went to the water park today. Wow it was crowded!

My skating "friend date" yesterday went really well. She is quite cool, and is trying to lose weight too so we have that in common as well as the NHL team we support (met her on a message board for that). I have such trouble making friends my age that are childless that I am excited whenever I find an opportunity for a new one. I think we are going to plan to go biking sometime in the next few weeks.

Aries, I pick the top choice. My "girls" have gotten bigger w/ weight gain and I am a bit self-conscious about it.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

[pigget74]

Morning Peeps!

Well, I think I made it. The doctor should be back in the country. He has rounds tomorrow at the hospital.

I've seen all the hospitals around here that were St. Josephs turn into Henry Fords, so I will email him tomorrow to see if we can have a closer hosital to deliver at. An hour drive to the hospital daily stinks for DH. If they can change our hospital it will only be a 15 minutes drive.

We celebrated my son's b-day early yesterday. I didn't want to have something change in our plans around his actual birthday Aug 10th, you know, like have a baby, and mess up his special time. Took a bunch of kids to Pump it Up. Do any of you have those where you live? A kids dream let me tell you. I know they are costly, but it's the last birthday party and that's where my boys have their last horrah!

Oh, and it's soo exciting to hear parents comment on Zach's weight loss. Those 9 pounds really made a huge difference. His clothes fit so much better and he looks slimmer and taller. I'm very proud of him.
Ok, I'm ready to have this baby. I've been experiencing pre-labor symptoms. I've never gone into labor with my other three. This is a very different pregnancy for me. I'd be shocked if I actually went into labor. It's scary if I do, because of all the past c-sections. The contractions could rupture my uterous.

I have an apt. this Thursday.


Wish me luck.

Good luck eyeore today! Can't wait to see how it goes.:goodvibes
Congrats on your son loosing the weight. Good luck with everything and I am glad that your Dr. is back in town. Please keep us updated. I know that I am only at 29 weeks, but I am sick of the heat and being tired a lot--ready for the day.
Hi everyone,

I hope I can join this club. I didn't really feel like reading all 1169 previous pages, but I guess everyone's welcome here? with the wedding in sight, I really want to lose some weight!
I'm back to 204 lbs and I hope to get down to at most 170 before my wedding!

So, I started my own diet last monday and so far it's gone really well. I'm weighing again tomorrow, so I'll see what my results are. I really believe I'm going to be succesfull this time! :cheer2:
Welcome and I know that you will be able to do it. You have a great group of people here to support you.
Hello Everyone!

A newbie here who would like to join in on your weight loss support. As you can see in my siggie I have 4 months to go before our 6th Disney trip. DH & I will be celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary(the actual date is July 31st) staying at the AKL. I have never been to WDW in December and am really looking forward to seeing the World decorated for the the holidays!

So I'm ready to get back on track and get this monkey off my back so to speak. I started my own pseudo-Weight Watchers program without the meeting & journaling, (but I am going to start journaling this week) 2 weeks ago and lost 4.6 lbs. my first week and now 1.6 this week (I weigh in on Saturday mornings). So I'm very happy with my 6.2 loss and am very motivated to keep on going.



WELCOME and congrats on the loss!!!

[denecarter]

Hello Everyone!

A newbie here who would like to join in on your weight loss support.

Welcome aboard! :dance3:

[pixie dust 112]

Welcome TKDisneylover. Great to have you join us!

[mousehouselover]

I feel like I'm living in an episode of the Twilight Zone today... does the world really exist? I don't know because I've had so little communication today.

I know hat you mean. Our phone has been quiet, there haven;t been many posts on the thread, I applied to all the jobs that were posted on Fri and then................chirp.............chirp crickets.

Welcome Marjol and Tammy! You'll love it here. There isn't anything you can say that one or more of us haven't already dealt with and the love and support is fantastic!

Congrats Sandy! I'm sure it feels great to have the first run under your belt.

I've got to get myself motivated to get some things done. I've been so lazy the last few weeks. I'm going to go clean my room, I always feel better when my room is clean. See y'all later!

[Wonders10]

:welcome: to the new Peeps! This is a great place!

Dene...I'm right there with ya! It has been way too quiet around here this weekend.

MonyMony...good luck with the baby! My DSIL's DSister just had her 2nd little girl on Saturday, Bridget. And quite a few girls at school are preggo as well. One of them was due last week and the poor thing waddled around the clinic all day. Anyway, hoping you stay comfortable and have a safe, easy delivery. :cloud9:

I've finished most of my client paperwork...just have to turn it in and wait for supervisor feedback. Can't do much more until that point. I have a final on Tuesday...nervous but not so nervous. Anxious for it to be over.

I just watched BB...no spoilers...but I'm confused about the nominees. Well one of them anyway. I definitely know who I want going home though.

Enjoy the last remaining hours of the weekend! I know I am...tomorrow is the first day in 7 weeks that I have not had to go to the clinic during the week. I will actually be home all day tomorrow. Which means I won't see A. :guilty: But it'll be so nice not to have to get up and get dressed and drive down there. Even if it means I'm be studying for a final. Ahh, the little things in life that make us happy. :rolleyes:

Ok, enough rambling...Peeps, get talking!

[If U Had Wings]

Hi everyone! First time poster, but long time lurker. I've really enjoyed reading about everyone's successes and love the support that goes on here. I've been finding myself slipping on my diet and wanted to join in.

Last year at January, after spending what feels like much of my life being overweight, I finally found the motivation to start and stick with a diet. (Oddly enough this came from watching Kelly LeBrock on Celebrity Fit Club. I can't thank her enough for having the guts to go on that show). I started ediets shortly after the first of the year and followed the diet pretty much to the letter until May when I went to WDW with my family. I fell off the program then, but followed the plan about 90% or so for a few months. By October I had lost about 60 lbs and was starting to fit into a size 12 for the first time in about 20 years. I was thrilled.

Things started to fall apart in November when I was layed off from my job. I no longer had a set eating routine and the lbs started to creep back on. I regained about 12 lbs. I found a new job in NYC in Feb and that has proved to be an even greater hurtle. I've been caving in to the temptations of unlimited wonderful food. All my size 14's have become too tight and the shorts I bought myself last summer don't fit at all. I've been avoiding the scales for awhile now, and finally got on the scale again last week to find I was up nearly 30 lbs again. :sad:

The past week I've been doing my best to renew my efforts. I weighed in this morning to find I'd lost 2 lbs. :woohoo: Hopefully this will be the start of the scales going down again. My first goal is to be wearing those shorts again for my WDW trip at the end of September. The next is to fit into a size 10 coat I bought end of the season last year.

I'm looking forward to keeping track of everyone's success!:cheer2:

[denecarter]

Hi everyone! First time poster, but long time lurker. I've really enjoyed reading about everyone's successes and love the support that goes on here. I've been finding myself slipping on my diet and wanted to join in.

Welcome to the Peeps! :yay:

[dwheatl]

Hi everyone,

I hope I can join this club. I didn't really feel like reading all 1169 previous pages, but I guess everyone's welcome here?
:welcome: Marjol. I saw you on NSalz's trippie too. My first WW leader was Dutch, and I remember her saying how hard weight loss was for her because she loved butter so much. And I am so jealous of your DL Paris visits. I want to go there one day, but my DH thinks that is nutty.

WOOHOO !!! :cool1:

Mony :hug: :hug: :hug: Jusst a heads up... (non mommy'ssss turn your headssss!SS! )))) (If you are in labor and feel lots of back labor, then get the urge to ummm an imodiumD moment - THAT"S THE BABY!!! It was a big *doh moment - I rolled over thinking I didnt want to 'hit' dh, and instead I rolled over and out popped my 10#+ baby girl!! Then I realized it wasss not back labor!! baby was movin down the canal!!)

Melinda :wizard: HAPPY BIRTHING DAY!! pixiedust:

3.1 mile = 5K Woman's Race DONE!! :woohoo: fdil stayed with me, talked me thru it - that firsst half mile I wasss sgoing to fassst and couldnt deal well!! I did it in 46 min!! (unofficially!)

I sstayed over at fdil, her roomie bartends at a place in a fun neighborhood - o at 9pm we sat at her bar, had a chocolate martini, then she had us try Lemoncillo!! DS called to wihs u s luck - - LOL "WHERE are you? WHAT are you doing? WHAT ARE YOU SAYING???" :rotfl2: We teased him!! :rotfl2:

It wass fun... the 1/2 marathon will probably kill me!

Thanks Dene for holdin down the fort!
Congrats on your race. I love your random multiple ssss. I'm reading Harry Potter now, and it looks like you're a parsel-tongue (if you're a muggle, that means she speaks snake).

Hello Everyone!

A newbie here who would like to join in on your weight loss support. As you can see in my siggie I have 4 months to go before our 6th Disney trip. DH & I will be celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary(the actual date is July 31st) staying at the AKL. I have never been to WDW in December and am really looking forward to seeing the World decorated for the the holidays!
My goal is to lose 40 lbs. by the time we leave for WDW December 1, 2007.

I would like to post a before photo, plus it's always nice to put a face to the name. This is me: http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/W8N4Summer/Christmas%202006/PhotoforWISHClub.jpg

I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and becoming a support system to others! Have a great week everyone and I look forward to Friday's weigh-in (well my first weigh-in will be next week Friday since I weigh myself on Saturday morning)!:cool1:
:welcome: TKD. You are lovely. thank you for sharing your picture. But where's the bikini shot? We all did one:rolleyes1


Hi everyone! First time poster, but long time lurker. I've really enjoyed reading about everyone's successes and love the support that goes on here. I've been finding myself slipping on my diet and wanted to join in.

I'm looking forward to keeping track of everyone's success!:cheer2:
:welcome: Wings. I love your user name.
That was such a corny ride, but we enjoyed it.

I'm back from leading the retreat w/DH. My eating wasn't the best, but I did keep track, which meant it wasn't as bad as it used to be on one of these things. Most of the couples were delightful, but one was not nice. Here comes my vent. There was a very weird dynamic going on with this couple, and he felt he had to lash out on his evaluation form against the other gal who was also leading the retreat with her husband. She was in tears when she read what he wrote, even though it wasn't true. The thing that really bugged me was that his fiancee came to talk to us earlier in the retreat to tell us he had a complaint, but he would not meet with any of us face to face. What kind of a man sends his little slip of a wife to do his complaining and then lashes out at women on a paper that won't be read until he's gone? I had a few choice words to say about him, mostly because he really hurt my friend. I know I need to forgive, but it's really harder to forgive someone who hurts a loved one than it is if they have only hurt you. Humph!

[Minnie_Moo]

Jodi - LOVED your Simpsons look! I did that with a photo of my DD and it was pretty fun. I thought I had e-mailed it to myself too, but apparently I messed up the address.

Welcome and wishes for weight loss success to Marjol, Tammy and Wings! :dance3:

Marjol, we have a city of Holland in Michigan! My brother lives near there and I have some Dutch ancestry too.

Sandy, CONGRATS on your race!!!

Dene, sorry we were all post slackers this weekend! :rolleyes:

Monica - Hope everything goes great with the delivery and you get to go to the closer hospital. I didn't know that they switched a bunch of hospitals over. The wife of a coworker got sent to Henry Ford Hospital for pancreatitis this past week. I'm guessing it is the main one.

Aries, I vote for the front design mainly because I think it will make for a better photo! I'd rather not have MY back-side in a photo, but I suppose we could figure out some camouflage if that is the consensus :rotfl2:

Lex - Check in with a mini-TR when you get back!!!

Lynda - I've been wondering how the wedding photos gig went all weekend . . .

[becky_AK]

Hello~

I have came across this thread a few times & never posted. I guess I just thought that an online group would never help me meet my weight loss goals. I've seen how supportive, friendly & successful everyone is on here & am hoping that I too can join in on all of the success you've had & make some great friends along the way. :)

So, here's my story:
I gained 90 pounds last year when I was pregnant. Yep, I was a pig & I ate a kit kat candy bar every day & basically just gave up on the idea of exercise & eating healthy portions. I pretty much ate 6 times a day and they were all great big portions...thanks to my DH & his wonderful cooking skills.

My DS was born last Nov. He is an awesome baby & the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love being a mom more then anything. I swore I'd lose the baby weight by the time he was 6 months old...well, that has come & gone. He'll be 9 months old in 2 weeks & I still have about 40 pounds to go to get back to my size 8/9. I've struggled with my weight my whole life, it's always been hard for me to stay in shape. I'm a former college basketball player though & I know what I need to do, I think I just need to find some support to keep me on track & motivated.

I am following a version of the South Beach Diet. I don't eliminate all carbs, I just try to make the best choices when it comes to eating carbs. No bread or pasta for me! I am spending my summer at the family home in Alaska so I'm not working, which has been great for getting lots of exercise. I have been walking/jogging everyday with my son in his stroller. I usually try to walk 5-6 miles a day & run 1-2. Running is not easy for me right now...but I'm trying to stick with it since I know it will help me get back in shape. Plus, I want to look as good as I possibly can for our trip to WDW in Sept. I'm a little nervous about a bathing suit right now...:scared1:

Anyhow, that's my first official introduction on this thread. I look forward to meeting all of you & will check in as often as I can. I usually try to get on the computer every day during my son's naps.

Have a wonderful evening...talk to you all soon :)

[dismom9761]

Hi everyone!! I am feeling a bit lost here after being gone for a week but wanted to say hi.:goodvibes My son's team(we were at a week long tournament in Florida) did not do so well but it was nice to have some beach time without Rachel.I don't know if I mentioned this before I left but Rchel stayed here with DH.I was a nervous wreck at first but I actually got to sit on a beach and READ.:cloud9:

Welcome to all the newbies.:grouphug:

Eeyore,CONGRATS on finishing the 5k.:thumbsup2 I felt great after doing my first and only.

Monymony,can't wait to see the baby.And tell Zach we are so proud of him.It is a great feeling to know that your child is going in the right direction healthwise(did that make sense?).Rebekah looks like she has lost weight this summer but I haven't weighed her.

[denecarter]

What kind of a man sends his little slip of a wife to do his complaining and then lashes out at women on a paper that won't be read until he's gone?

A jerk?

I've seen how supportive, friendly & successful everyone is on here & am hoping that I too can join in on all of the success you've had & make some great friends along the way. :)

Always room for more! :yay:

[punkin413]

Hello Everyone!

A newbie here who would like to join in on your weight loss support.

Hi everyone! First time poster, but long time lurker.

Hello~

I have came across this thread a few times & never posted.

WELCOME TO ALL THE NEWBIES!!!!! you'll love it here. we're chatty.....but we're lovable! :laughing: some of you may already know this if you've lurked, but weigh-ins are on fridays - just post what you've lost or gained or if you've stayed the same since the friday before in BIG BRIGHT NUMBERS so either utahmama or lexmelinda can keep a total of what the group loses. hope you like it here!

What kind of a man sends his little slip of a wife to do his complaining and then lashes out at women on a paper that won't be read until he's gone?

um......can you say spineless? his poor wife!

Hi everyone!! I am feeling a bit lost here after being gone for a week but wanted to say hi.:goodvibes My son's team(we were at a week long tournament in Florida) did not do so well but it was nice to have some beach time without Rachel.I don't know if I mentioned this before I left but Rchel stayed here with DH.I was a nervous wreck at first but I actually got to sit on a beach and READ.:cloud9:

WELCOME HOME!!!!

well, my little fingers are exhausted. i've done nothing but type this weekend because i wanted to get this 5-hour student tribunal hearing done before the end of the month. guess how much extra money i made myself over the weekend......$1,025!!! not too shabby.

but now i'm exhausted and i'm going to bed. hope everyone has a skinny week! :goodvibes

[AnnNan]

Hi everyone,

I hope I can join this club. I didn't really feel like reading all 1169 previous pages, but I guess everyone's welcome here?

Hello Everyone!

A newbie here who would like to join in on your weight loss support.

Hi everyone! First time poster, but long time lurker. I've really enjoyed reading about everyone's successes and love the support that goes on here. I've been finding myself slipping on my diet and wanted to join in.

Hello~ I've seen how supportive, friendly & successful everyone is on here & am hoping that I too can join in on all of the success you've had & make some great friends along the way. :)
Welcome to all of you!

WOOHOO !!! :cool1:

3.1 mile = 5K Woman's Race DONE!! :woohoo: fdil stayed with me, talked me thru it - that firsst half mile I wasss sgoing to fassst and couldnt deal well!! I did it in 46 min!! (unofficially!)

You did it!!! We knew you would make it! Congratulations!

Punkin, you got a lot accomplished over the weekend - great!

We made it home from Hot Springs. The drive wasn't as bad as I thought. We stopped about 2/3 of the way to visit my grandmother in the nursing home and then drove a little further and stopped to eat and only had about two hours left. It was nice to break it up.

Time to get back with the regular routine!

Have a good week everyone!

[dwheatl]

Hello~

I have came across this thread a few times & never posted. I guess I just thought that an online group would never help me meet my weight loss goals. I've seen how supportive, friendly & successful everyone is on here & am hoping that I too can join in on all of the success you've had & make some great friends along the way. :) :welcome: Becky. Good job on the loss so far:thumbsup2



well, my little fingers are exhausted. i've done nothing but type this weekend because i wanted to get this 5-hour student tribunal hearing done before the end of the month. guess how much extra money i made myself over the weekend......$1,025!!! not too shabby.

Wooo Hoootie! Disney money!

[Marjol]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone :)

And if you want to see pictures of how I look (well, looked in may), just see my tripreport. The link is in my sig :)

I weighed myself today and was very happy with the results, but I'll wait untill friday before posting the results here :)

[pigget74]

Welcome to the newest members. You will have great support here.

I have been so busy this weekend that I crashed each night by 830. Got up early this mornign and already folded 5 loads of laundry and put most away. Headed the church to tag the backpacks with apartment numbers that were not picked up on Saturday. Then will come back home and try tog et some of my house in order--this has been a huge ordeal this week for us. Anyway I was waiting for little man to wake and he has so I need to go. Have a good one.

[WI_DisneyFan]

Welcome Marjol, If U Had Wings, becky_AK, and fellow Cheesehead TKDisneylover! We're glad to have you!

Nothing new to report here. Just trying to ease my way into the week.

BB - interesting nominees. And it is odd how I find myself suddenly rooting against Evel Dick. Two weeks ago he was my favorite player in the game. Now I can't stand him. He's just a big bully who needs to be taken down a few notches. Hope everyone has a great week!

[eeyore45]

I"m so tired and sore!! (and now everytime I type an s I t hink parsel tongue, but the s button isnt getting stuck - just push it down hard is working today!! :rotfl2: )

Jodi - LOVED your Simpsons look! I did that with a photo of my DD and it was pretty fun. I thought I had e-mailed it to myself too, but apparently I messed up the address.

Welcome and wishes for weight loss success to Marjol, Tammy and Wings! :dance3:

Marjol, we have a city of Holland in Michigan! My brother lives near there and I have some Dutch ancestry too.

Dene, sorry we were all post slackers this weekend! :rolleyes:

Monica - Hope everything goes great with the delivery and you get to go to the closer hospital. I didn't know that they switched a bunch of hospitals over. The wife of a coworker got sent to Henry Ford Hospital for pancreatitis this past week. I'm guessing it is the main one.

Aries, I vote for the front design mainly because I think it will make for a better photo! I'd rather not have MY back-side in a photo, but I suppose we could figure out some camouflage if that is the consensus :rotfl2:

Lex - Check in with a mini-TR when you get back!!!

Lynda - I've been wondering how the wedding photos gig went all weekend . . .

:cool1: CHERYL - thanks for the sum. :yay: To the Newbies!!

and I was thinking that about the shirt - its why I havent voted - BIG girls and MM ears - vs good photo shot!! Lynda WWYD!!

A jerk?

Dene it is so what I was thinking :hug: Danielle, btdt with those nasty evaluations - I dont know what courage it gives a jerk to attack like that! Its almost like you wish your superior would call him out on the phone... "ring ring... God calling Mr. Jerk... Yes, well after reading your evaluation we have a few things you may have missed in the Good Book...

Always room for more! :yay:

Welcome to all of you!

The MORE the Merrier!! Stand up, Be Proud, Get your PEEP on - WWPD :cool1: Has been a mind set - sometimes I'm not strong enough to resist the lure of a Fast Food Stop... and as I was heading there, I thought of all the hardworking Peeps - and wondered... WHAT WOULD PEEPS DO? Would they take the easy cheeseyburger and fries, or as a support group,l would we rally around and help make healthier choices - thus was born... WWPD!!

You did it!!! We knew you would make it! Congratulations!

Punkin, you got a lot accomplished over the weekend - great!

We made it home from Hot Springs. The drive wasn't as bad as I thought. We stopped about 2/3 of the way to visit my grandmother in the nursing home and then drove a little further and stopped to eat and only had about two hours left. It was nice to break it up.

Time to get back with the regular routine!

Have a good week everyone!

WELCOME BACK!!

:welcome: Becky. Good job on the loss so far:thumbsup2



Wooo Hoootie! Disney money!

Becky - I've seen you on Kellies Dis Meet thread - Farrah has popped in here once - so I'll get on all y'all....

MONDAY's GOAL
Make a plan - PLAN TO SUCCEED!

1. 100 sit ups during the length of this day
2. 100 ounces of water (64 but its so hot and humid, I'm bumping water up!)
3. strength training
4. Check out the cost of the gym - again!!
5. Run 1 mile (I'm so sore, but I have to get out there, I sure dont want to, I'll take the lazy way out... wwpd?)

WHAT are you going to do today to ensure YOUR success?

[eeyore45]

I feel the "aw shucks" when I read so many of you posting your support for me!! Thank you!! I posted a Race Report on the Race/Comp Forum... but cut and paste it - I dont usually do trip reports - but I thought I'd practice with this one!!

My son's fiance (from now on refered to as fdil - ie future daughter in law) invited me to stay over her apartment in Chicago - then we'd get up at 6 and head to Montrose Harbor at 6:15 for a race begin time of 7:30...

Heading down Lake Shore Drive, there were a line of cars with the same goal in mind!! 45 min of looking for parking - score!! 7:20 we got our chips, tied them on, then headed to the start time - UH OH, my ipod was left on, so no music to gage my pace!! Maybe around 3500 women were in line - lots of info blaring at us, then the start of the Star Spangled Banner... BAM - off to do the running shuffle...

First corner, I realize my heart was beating too fast, my knee was braced with a leg wrap - compression Walgreens (last week I wrenched it, it feels like it is going to give out, and when I bend it I can feel the creaking!!) but feeling fine - I think I was going to fast - my breath was not even... so we decided to walk... till I caught my breath and then started up again... I was just not sure if I was at my pace - then noticing all the head bobbing, and the pavement curving... I felt the vertigo creeping in!! Get a grip - fdil kept up the chatter - I wanted to smack her - I knew I was holding her back - just go , go on ahead - "NO no, I want to coach you thru this" she truly was just saying inspiring things, and asking if I was breathing deep out the nose or some such comments... asking if I could make it to the 1 mile mark before we walked a bit... and I hit that first mile mark at 15:45 (15 min, that's ok, I knew I was going to fast!!)

Around 2 miles they were handing out water... fdil felt I had to grab a water - practice for Disney, get a feel for what its like to drink water.... OK fine but I'm not going to drink all of it!! This is not hard, this is just hot... no breeze - the Lake (Michigan) was now to the left of us - now bikers think they can come at me - hey I know I'm an easy target, but I'm running a race dagnabit - do I need to knock you off your bike??? (j/k but I was thinking it!!)

I passed a few - kept my stride, I think fdil was trying to push me to the last half mile - she asks me if I want to sprint... and something about getting a tattoo??? I really should pay attention - ah there is the 10 K go left - GO fdil, GO LEFT... no, she wants to stay with me... Finally she has to go her way, and I'm told just 200 feet, or yards... well I could NOT see no stinking finish line, so it may as well be 200 miles!! I cant sprint it, and now I was passed by the mother daughter duo (daughter was maybe 7 or 8 years old mind you!!)

I noticed the photographers, but they were more interested in the 10K racers, some people said slower runners to the left - then 5K'ers PLEASE MOVE TO YOUR RIGHT!! well dagnabit make up your minds! I'll stay right in the middle on the yellow line, thank you very much!!! oh, another photographer, shall I take off my cool new sunglasses?? nah better not - dont want to be to annoying!! ANd there at the finish line was a volunteer with a Monster Inc hat - too funny!! BEEP _ BEEP I'm done, it was either at 46 min and 8 sec or 48 min and 6 sec...

My legs felt like mush, my head was sweaty, my arms were shaking... and they wanted me to stop and grab the chip off my shoe!! I took the pretty carnation they were handing out, along with a bottle of water, and walked around to wait for fdil to cross - and out pops dh and dd - they made it after all!!

and now I can say... "I'm a Racer :woohoo: "

[eeyore45]

:rotfl2: I just realized I left out a good part - fdil's roomie works in a restaurant bar in a Chicago Neighborhood - so we popped in on her - it was Venetian Night downtown - awesome boat parade - no one was in the place - she was bored - we obliged her and sat and talked to her... She made me an awesome chocolate martini - fdil had a shot of turkish coffee and it became a "cappacino martini"

Then ds called - "Just wanted to wish you and fiance luck... mom? WHERE are you??? It doesnt sound like fiance's apartment... :rotfl2:" So I teased him, and his voice was raising... :rotfl2: so I passed the phone to fdil... and she says "we're comparing notes on you of course" :rotfl2: You know like "no sex till the wedding night...." Somehow this did NOT comfort ds!! :rotfl2:

At the bar I noticed a bottle of Lemoncillo - they have that at Epcot (its embarrassing how many references to Disney I come up with during this weekend btw!!) and I know its $5 an ounce or something, but I should try it when we go back... Roomie grabbed the bottle and poured us each a snifter!

Powerful Lemon smell - flavor of lemon, in a liquer -

All thru the race fdil would ask me if I noticed anyone from my "running club" and how would I recognize them... LIME GREEN!! :rotfl2: "why lime green" :rotfl2:

Well, I need to move my rear in gear!!

Make it a great Day - its YOUR CHOICE!!

[the Fidge]

Happy Onday all! Will have to flip back and get caught up. Had a great time with sis and her family visisting just way toooo short!

I do have a question I am hoping someone here amy have a clue to. Ready:

OK dvd from disney from LAST YEAR! Ours has gone MIA and we love that one not this years any idea how we can get last years??

THanks!

[Eventer98]

Happy Onday all! Will have to flip back and get caught up. Had a great time with sis and her family visisting just way toooo short!

I do have a question I am hoping someone here amy have a clue to. Ready:

OK dvd from disney from LAST YEAR! Ours has gone MIA and we love that one not this years any idea how we can get last years??

THanks!

If you mean the orange one I also lost mine..I posted a thread asking if anyone had an extra one. I would gladly pay them for shipping if they could spare it. Sure enough someone had an extra one!!! :yay:

[If U Had Wings]

Many thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome. When I was in the middle of doing well with my diet last year I had been regularly posting on a different message board at ediets. Someone then posted about how awful it was that some of us where only posting about our weaknesses and it really put a damper on posting for me so I stopped. I think that the low points are just as important as the high ones. The low points are when you need the most help. My falling off plan really coinsided with not being involved with some support.

I've decided to change my weigh in day to Friday as I know I'd have trouble waiting until then to post after weighing in on Sundays. I'm shooting for a lb and a half this week since it will be a short week for me. I also want to try to give myself a goal for each day. Today the goal is to get some exercise in. Exercise is terribly hard for me. I have a long commute and usually want to just crash on the sofa when I get home. Any time but summer I usually have a yoga class on Monday nights so the goal for the day is to do a yoga tape at home. I was going to try for a bike ride or walk as well, but they are calling for thunderstorms - so not a good idea.

Eeyore - Congratulations on the race. I have so much respect for people who can do that. I know I would never make it. I'd be keeled over gasping for air weezing in no time. My asthma would kill me!

[dance2874]

I have an apt. this Thursday


Wish me luck.

Keep us posted! I cant believe it is almost time for your baby to arrive!!


Hi everyone,

I hope I can join this club. I didn't really feel like reading all 1169 previous pages, but I guess everyone's welcome here?

WELCOME!!!:goodvibes

3.1 mile = 5K Woman's Race DONE!! :woohoo: fdil stayed with me, talked me thru it - that firsst half mile I wasss sgoing to fassst and couldnt deal well!! I did it in 46 min!! (unofficially!)

Great job! :banana: Someday I will be able to do something like that. I have never been a runner, ever. Maybe after I get the girls 'adjusted' I can run....we'll see.

ok peeps the time is creeping up to Peep Meet

are we all set for me ordering the shirts and final with ressies info... I would like to order the shirts by tues. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/aries1980/peepchoice.jpg
I think we are all set. One way or another I will be there....just not sure how many days exactly. I vote for #1, but whoever said the second one would be better for pictures has a point. I guess put my vote at #1 if it is close. Otherwise I am pretty open to either of them. My belly will be pretty big by then, so I may not even notice the "mickey twins" :rotfl:

Hello Everyone!

A newbie here who would like to join in on your weight loss support.

Hi everyone! First time poster, but long time lurker.

Hello~

I have came across this thread a few times & never posted. I guess I just thought that an online group would never help me meet my weight loss goals. I've seen how supportive, friendly & successful everyone is on here & am hoping that I too can join in on all of the success you've had & make some great friends along the way. :)

Welcome to you all too!! :goodvibes

Happy Onday all! Will have to flip back and get caught up. Had a great time with sis and her family visisting just way toooo short!

I do have a question I am hoping someone here amy have a clue to. Ready:

OK dvd from disney from LAST YEAR! Ours has gone MIA and we love that one not this years any idea how we can get last years??

THanks!
I have it but DD LOVES it. Anyone know of a way to copy it? I would be happy to do it for you if somebody knows how.

[dance2874]

Had a very long weekend around here. Spent 99% of yesterday in bed, thank goodness Dh was home all day. Got dizzy and sick everytime I got up. ICKY. Today I am queazy but not sick... yet. Anyone have any tips? I have tried eating before sitting up in bed, tried making sure I eat often. Even tried those preggie pop lollipops last time with no relief. How about ginger ale? Maybe I need to try that. For some reason the shower sets me off, and brushing my teeth. If I dont find a solution soon, I am gonna be pretty stinky :lmao:

I found my pregnancy journal from when I had DD, and it was neat to look back and compare some notes. I am 15 pounds lighter this time. For some reason I thought I was almost exactly the same weight starting out with her as I was with this one. So that was sort of nice to see. I also started getting sick at exactly the same time and it let up at about 14 weeks and then came back. So, I will at least get a break soon if this decides to follow that pattern.

Hope everyone had a good weekend!!

[HockeyKat]

Hi everyone! First time poster, but long time lurker. I've really enjoyed reading about everyone's successes and love the support that goes on here. I've been finding myself slipping on my diet and wanted to join in.


Welcome!!! :cheer2: Great job on the loss... I so understand, my last 2-3 years have been a weight loss rollercoaster.

I had a welcome to Becky_AK quoted but it seems to have gotten lost... WELCOME!! :cheer2:

punkin, that is an awesome weekend's worth of work!

I feel the "aw shucks" when I read so many of you posting your support for me!! Thank you!! I posted a Race Report on the Race/Comp Forum... but cut and paste it - I dont usually do trip reports - but I thought I'd practice with this one!!

My son's fiance (from now on refered to as fdil - ie future daughter in law) invited me to stay over her apartment in Chicago - then we'd get up at 6 and head to Montrose Harbor at 6:15 for a race begin time of 7:30...

...

and now I can say... "I'm a Racer :woohoo: "

You kick BUTT!!! :yay: I am SOOOO proud of you. Also, you ran right past my old apartment, at Lake Shore and Irving Park. If it had been 8 years ago I could have come and cheered you on!



MONDAY's GOAL
Make a plan - PLAN TO SUCCEED!

1. 100 sit ups during the length of this day
2. 100 ounces of water (64 but its so hot and humid, I'm bumping water up!)
3. strength training
4. Check out the cost of the gym - again!!
5. Run 1 mile (I'm so sore, but I have to get out there, I sure dont want to, I'll take the lazy way out... wwpd?)

WHAT are you going to do today to ensure YOUR success?

I had all my lunch and breakfast food packed in my "bucket"... currently drinking my 1st 32 oz bottle of water, and ate my 130 calorie apple jacks bfast. Lunchtime will be 45 min on the elliptical and probably some weight training if I have time, as well as 100 crunches on the mean bad ball.

My goal for this week is to get new bling on Friday. 1 lb to go!

Hope everyone has a great and skinny day!

[the Fidge]

Dance - heres the giggle DH loves the guy Dave who lays around and does the grown up activites and DS loves the teenager thrillseeker!

This years dvd did not go over well at all!

Its the happiest celebration dvd I think it got misplaced from being sued so much!

I contacted Disney and they said there was no way to get a hold of it.

I will gladly pay whatever expenses are needed to obtain one from anyone.

HEres keeping my fingers crossed!

[TKDisneylover]

I would like to say thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone for your warm welcomes! And to the fellow newbies, welcome also! I think we will all be a great support for each other!

I just watched BB...no spoilers...but I'm confused about the nominees. Well one of them anyway. I definitely know who I want going home though.

BB - interesting nominees. And it is odd how I find myself suddenly rooting against Evel Dick. Two weeks ago he was my favorite player in the game. Now I can't stand him. He's just a big bully who needs to be taken down a few notches. Hope everyone has a great week!

I'm glad to see there are other BB fans here, as I am. I too was voting for Evil Dick but he sure has been Evil, especially with Amber and the whole child/pet thing?! Let's hope his daughter can help him see his "evil ways".;)

:welcome: TKD. You are lovely. thank you for sharing your picture. But where's the bikini shot? We all did one:rolleyes1!

You are so sweet, thanks for the compliment. I can tell you that I am a very positive thinker, however you will never catch me in a bikini!:lmao:


ANd there at the finish line was a volunteer with a Monster Inc hat - too funny!! BEEP _ BEEP I'm done, it was either at 46 min and 8 sec or 48 min and 6 sec..."

Congratulations on your accomplishments! I have a couple friends who recently completed the Danskin Triathalon in Milwaukee a few weeks back. That is definitely something I hope to achieve someday.

Just a quick update.....I was hoping to get back on my treadmill, unfortunately my back is still giving me some problems. I'm worried it may be a bulging disc. So I thought I had better take it easy for a while, taking a week off from chiropractics, (plus aunt flo arrived and could be making me feel more discomfort than I should be, UGH!), and then switching from Advil to Aleve (has Naproxen) which I was taking in high doses when I herniated my L4/L5 disk. Wish me luck peeps!:)

[Wonders10]

BB - interesting nominees. And it is odd how I find myself suddenly rooting against Evel Dick. Two weeks ago he was my favorite player in the game. Now I can't stand him. He's just a big bully who needs to be taken down a few notches. Hope everyone has a great week!

I'm glad to see there are other BB fans here, as I am. I too was voting for Evil Dick but he sure has been Evil, especially with Amber and the whole child/pet thing?! Let's hope his daughter can help him see his "evil ways".;)

Ok, I'm spoiling it...I'm gonna say who the nominees are...





Jen and Kail! :confused3 Honestly I do not like Kail at all. Something about her rubs me the wrong way and I hope she goes home this week. Jen is annoying but at least she is semi-entertaining in the house. I doubt she would make it all the way to the end. Evel Dick never really bothered me. Yes he was a little blunt but he wasn't stabbing anyone in the back and nobody was surprised by what he did or said, but last night when he was going on and on to Amber, I sort of got annoyed with him. So the jury is still out with my feelings about him. Speaking of Amber though, I was a little late getting into the room to watch BB last night and from down the hall I could hear Amber's whining cry about how happy she was that Dustin got HoH. Good Grief. Stop crying already!

Hope everyone has a good Monday!

[eeyore45]

BB FANATIC HERE!!

and I read the live feed and watch youtube - and one thing that bugs me to NO end is some of the scheming that is shown, and some that NEVER will be... for instance - Eric - he has the worst language! and how ED and Eric rant on women, the words they use are so disgusting...

Jen tried as HOH to get her nominees and POV - and she is up and villivied - yet ED goes off on the women, continuously spewing crap - same goal as Jen, but he has his "Late Night talks" and its ok by the house??? :confused3 So I am conflicted on ed - he cleans and does so much minial work around the house...

Dustin called a "meeting" about the POV and what to do "if" and its hysterical... he ran it using Rogets Rules of order!! :rotfl2: are you kidding me???

http://www.tvclubhouse.com/forum/messages/10972/3987509.html?1182730391

this is the website I go to - there is a screen cap thread that's fun to look at the pictures they've captured... there is also a thread on youtube called "Live feed video" IF you want to see what CBS cannot show - it doesnt fit with the "story lines" they are creating! (ie the Dick and Danielle reunion show!! <insert vomit icon here> ) (I Truly believe it is all for sympathy, dick and danielle are acting here - they were in contact before the show, and during their interviews! They are both BB addicts!!)

[Disneyfreak92]

Hi everyone! :) I'm just checking in. I don't have much time right now, and I haven't had time to read all weekend, so I think it's unlikely I'll get caught up. If anyone could give me an update, that would ROCK! ;)

I did see we had some newbies, so WELCOME!!! This is a great place!

I still have tons of work to do on the wedding photos from this weekend, so my evening this week will be spent doing that. Well, that and trying to find a time to do the recipe journals I have so I can hand them off to Sandy this coming weekend. Sandy, are we still meeting at Doorway to Dreams this weekend? :confused3 We WILL be there! :)

The wedding went as well as could be expected. The groom couldn't make it to the rehearsal, but he was a real trooper the day of the wedding. He will be in a neck brace for the next 4 months! Apparently, he is lucky to be alive! :eek: His broke his C5 vertebra. Scary! The couple was seated for the ceremony, and the ceremony was shortened to only about 15-20 minutes. So fast! Plans were dramatically changed, and I didn't get nearly as many pictures as I had planned. I still got a LOT! But there would have been more if I had gotten to follow through on more of the ideas I had. That's OK though. I got a lot of good shots, I think. I can't wait to show the bride, but I don't know yet when that can be because she has to take care of her new husband all week, and may even have to stay home from work longer to care for him. DH and I may have to take a laptop over to their house sometime. We'll just have to wait and see how he is doing. The groom was still all smiles even though everyone knew he was in pain. It was a very touching ceremony and reception with everything that was going on. I'll try to post a couple of pics later on, after I have done a bit more work on them.

I hope all is well with everyone else! :)

[zigzagzerr]

Hi everyone,

Hope you all had a great weekend! :goodvibes I spent a lot of time working on continuing education stuff to renew my license in October - boring x 10.

My goals for this week are:
Eat within my calorie range
Exercise 5 days this week

Best of luck to everyone -- hope you have a terrific Monday!:cheer2:

[MJMouse]

Well... I am adopting a new baby. A kitty that is... My pup and I went to meet a kitty cat on Friday morning and they got along fairly well. So we are bringing her home this evening. She is a stray that has been haning out at my coworkers house for a while now -- won't leave the patio, so we don't think she's "owned" by any of the neighbors. Co-workers mom took her to the vet this morning where we found out that she is maybe a year old, female (thought she was male and was going to name her Duncan :rotfl: ), and doesn't have FIV or FeLK. She got her rabies and distemper shots this morning and the vet was going to shave her belly to see if she'd been spayed already (he was thinking that she is since she's not developed).

I'll post a pic later. Goodness I hope she has good inside manners!!!!!!!

I so don't know wheat to name her anymore (since I thought she was a boy). I'm thinking Cricket, Sassafras, or Chloe.

Wish me luck!

[punkin413]

Wooo Hoootie! Disney money!

EXACTLY!!! :thumbsup2

And it is odd how I find myself suddenly rooting against Evel Dick. Two weeks ago he was my favorite player in the game. Now I can't stand him. He's just a big bully who needs to be taken down a few notches. Hope everyone has a great week!

what i don't understand is his "strategy." he said something about how he confronts people about their lies in front of everyone so everyone can hear it and it's all out in the open. and i understand how being open and honest is the best policy in the real world. but this isn't the real world....it's big brother! and all that's going to do is make people feel like they can't say ANYTHING around him and he's gonna be gone soon because of that. not that i would mind! he's not my least favorite, but by far not my favorite either. i think right now i'm liking jameka and justin the best. i also liked mike but since he's gone that doesn't matter. danielle just hasn't done anything to impress me yet......i don't like how she whines when she talks to her dad. eric has this nervousness about him that bugs me. jessica and kail are just flat out annoying and jen......don't even get me started. i wonder if amber knows how stupid she looks??? hmmmmm........seems i'm annoyed with the whole cast, huh? i just don't really like any of them this season. there's definitely no janelles or howies......that's for sure!!!

One way or another I will be there....just not sure how many days exactly.

so are you coming??? fill us in! :goodvibes

[HockeyKat]

Gosh darn it... No gym for me. Still haven't eaten lunch although I managed to stuff an apple and a sugar free pudding down my throat. I am on the never-ending conference call yet again. Started one at 11AM and have had a sequence of them and I am STILL on the phone at 3PM. Grr. :mad:

I am going to try and escape to the gym and back to work when this call is over as I hate going to the gym after work... too crowded and I have less energy.

[mousehouselover]

MJ~ We have a Sassafrass and call her Sasi. I love Cricket too though.

Kat~ Sorry to hear you're having a rough time getting to have lunch. That's one of the things i hated about working for the vet. Just because we didn't see patients during the lunch hour didn't mean we could sit down and eat. We were busy with hospitalized pets, finishing patient notes and getting patients ready for discharge. Some days I had to hide in an exam room so I could work with out a bunch of interruptions and manage to grab a bite of lunch.

So far so good for me today. I've had more than 1L of water, 3 servings of fruit and a serving of veggies. I was happy with the number on the scale this am and hope that it gets prettier as the week goes on.

[MJMouse]

Gosh darn it... No gym for me. Still haven't eaten lunch although I managed to stuff an apple and a sugar free pudding down my throat. I am on the never-ending conference call yet again. Started one at 11AM and have had a sequence of them and I am STILL on the phone at 3PM. Grr. :mad:

I am going to try and escape to the gym and back to work when this call is over as I hate going to the gym after work... too crowded and I have less energy.

Been there... suffered through those... :goodvibes

I wish you :wizard: and pixiedust: that you will be off soon!

[TKDisneylover]

what i don't understand is his "strategy." he said something about how he confronts people about their lies in front of everyone so everyone can hear it and it's all out in the open. and i understand how being open and honest is the best policy in the real world. but this isn't the real world....it's big brother! and all that's going to do is make people feel like they can't say ANYTHING around him and he's gonna be gone soon because of that. not that i would mind! he's not my least favorite, but by far not my favorite either. i think right now i'm liking jameka and justin the best. i also liked mike but since he's gone that doesn't matter. danielle just hasn't done anything to impress me yet......i don't like how she whines when she talks to her dad. eric has this nervousness about him that bugs me. jessica and kail are just flat out annoying and jen......don't even get me started. i wonder if amber knows how stupid she looks??? hmmmmm........seems i'm annoyed with the whole cast, huh? i just don't really like any of them this season. there's definitely no janelles or howies......that's for sure!!!:goodvibes

Wow! My thoughts exactly!

[eeyore45]

I wasnt last!!

1061 57 SANDY 571 F F4549 5K VERNON HILLS IL 46:37 15:01 (my finish time wa 46:37 :woohoo: with a pace of 15:01!!)

and I wa_ 1061 out of 1143!!! (I couldnt have gone fa_ter - I tried!!)

[pigget74]

Here is my house story from last week: The brick guys showed up on Tuesday and I found out we did not have any sand and that was needed to even begin. So I called our builder and he had some there in 1.5 hours. While the sand was coming the brickers were getting everything ready. I up to the owner and say here is where I want the second step -- he then says that the step even though we discussed it was not in the price and it would be extra :mad: so I go the bank and take money out of my account and tell the guy to make the step and DO NOT MENTION EXTRA MONEY to my husband. Do not even put it on the ticket. He laughed and did as I said. About 3 hours later he approaches me and says you need to get another bundle of bricks or we won't have enough to finish. So I call the brick company and luckily they had a bundle there. We get that and they were able to finish.

Wednesday I start out at 8:00 and head over to the tile place since our tile was in. They had everything delivered by 9:30 and all I looked at was to make sure the color matched what we had. They ordered the same tile by using the skew number. At noon my DH gets home and the builder arrives--the tile guy should be there by 4:00 to start. My DH comes in and says the tile is wrong--WHAT!!! Yes, it is the same color, but the wrong size. Our tile is 13x13 and this tile is 12x12. Well of course we cannot get in touch with anyone at the tile place because because it is lunch time. So we call teh company that makes the tile and yes, they use that skew number but it is no longer for 13x13 because they no longer make it--they only make the 12x12, buy did not let anyone know the size changed:headache: :scared1: Now what do we do. We decide to bust up 100 sq. feet of tile, put a border between the old tile and new tile at an entryway. This was not any easy decision and we did not even know if it would work until the tile guy showed up. We now have to overnight 120 sq. feet of tile so the tile guy will have all he need for the next day. We also find out it is a lot more expensive to bust up tile than to lay it :headache: On Thurs. they begin busting up tile and I have not even finished cleaning up that mess of dust--it is everywhere.

Thurs. I head out to get extra tile and have many other things that I have to get accomplished for the backpack outreach. Part of that was picking up the the pallats of school supplies from walmart that I ordered the week before. I call Walmart to see how big the load was so I would know what size trailer to bring--this was at 11:45--the nice person that I spoke to said not very nicely those items have been restocked :mad: :sad2:. It takes me a minute to compose myself and I politely talk with the lady and she tells me to call back in 10 minutes. I give her 15 (b/c I am now cyring b/c of all the stress) and call back--sorry there is nothing she can do, but I could order the items again. I let her know that I have a team of people that are meeting in less than 6 hours to seperate school supplies and in less than 48 hours I am in charge of a huge community outreach to pass out these backpacks--all she said was WOW!! So at 1:30 I head to WalMart and speak with a manager and tell him what has happened. Long story short he looks at my list of items to pruchase and says this is a lot of stuff--yep over 4 grand of merchandise. He calls over the ealkie several associates and they start working on my list. At 4:30 I arrive with a trailer at the church and just finish doing what I have to get done before people arrive at 6:00 to unload and seperate into grades. On Friday I spend 4 hours going aroung town picking up items that WalMart did not have and at 6:00 that night I meet with another team to stuff 150 backpacks. On Saturday we met and had a great time handing out backpacks to excited kids. Everything went well and if you did not know about the problems earlier in the week you would not have known anything went wrong. I was interviewed for the news and that was fun.

The past 2 days I have been cleaning my den, new addition, and kitchen of all the tile dust. Tomorrow I will work on my dining room, foyer and study--hopefully all those rooms will be in order before I go back to work on Wed. morning.


Things are going much better now and I am just waiting on the painter to finish so the elctrician can come and then they can finish the outside projects. Should be done by FRIDAY :) at least that is what they are telling us.

I hope that everyone is having a great day--It is going well here.

[eeyore45]

:hug: Pigget!!


Congrats to you!! :wizard: YOU are a hero!! :)

[Wonders10]

Here is my house story from last week:


:flower3: and :hug:

Could I trouble you guys for some pixie dust? I'm heading to the dentist to get my filling replaced tomorrow morning. The Dentist says it is a 1 out 10 in terms of complexity, meaning it is like the first filling they teach dental students to do. Thats what he tells me anyway. Anywho, I'm relatively calm now but I know when I get there I will be sick to my stomach and extremely nervous. Please send some dust that it goes by quick and pain free!

Thanks Peeps!

[DISNEYRIFFIC]

WOOHOO!!! another LOSER! :cool1:

and from Wiconsin? Cheesehead!! :banana:

I'm getting last minute courage before heading with fdil!! Hope my knee hold out! :woohoo: :dance3: :yay:
Yes, I am a Chesehead from Wisconsin. Probably one of the reasons I am in the situation I'm in - because I love cheese :)

Good luck on your race. Maybe you should sprinkle some Pixie Dust on your knee to help you make it the whole way.

Last night I did do 45 minutes on the tred mill, and am off now for tonight's work-out. Wish me luck !

[eeyore45]

When my sson played hockey - travel hockey - we'd go from Kenosha to sheboygan - Petit Center Wakausha... all over SE Wisconsin!!

Have fun on the treadmill... I got NOTHING accomplished today - I took TWO naps (and I slept great last night! :confused3 ) I am feeling hot flashes - or some such nonsense! I think I'm mental - trying to get the resume in, fear of everything going wrong... trying to hold on to positive mental attitude!! (PMA!)

[dance2874]

The wedding went as well as could be expected. The groom couldn't make it to the rehearsal, but he was a real trooper the day of the wedding. He will be in a neck brace for the next 4 months! Apparently, he is lucky to be alive! :eek: His broke his C5 vertebra. Scary! The couple was seated for the ceremony, and the ceremony was shortened to only about 15-20 minutes. So fast! Plans were dramatically changed, and I didn't get nearly as many pictures as I had planned. I still got a LOT! But there would have been more if I had gotten to follow through on more of the ideas I had. That's OK though. I got a lot of good shots, I think. I can't wait to show the bride, but I don't know yet when that can be because she has to take care of her new husband all week, and may even have to stay home from work longer to care for him. DH and I may have to take a laptop over to their house sometime. We'll just have to wait and see how he is doing. The groom was still all smiles even though everyone knew he was in pain. It was a very touching ceremony and reception with everything that was going on. I'll try to post a couple of pics later on, after I have done a bit more work on them.

I hope all is well with everyone else! :)
I am glad everything went well, as well as could be expected I guess. cant wait to see some of your pictures!

what i don't understand is his "strategy." he said something about how he confronts people about their lies in front of everyone so everyone can hear it and it's all out in the open. and i understand how being open and honest is the best policy in the real world. but this isn't the real world....it's big brother! and all that's going to do is make people feel like they can't say ANYTHING around him and he's gonna be gone soon because of that. not that i would mind! he's not my least favorite, but by far not my favorite either. i think right now i'm liking jameka and justin the best. i also liked mike but since he's gone that doesn't matter. danielle just hasn't done anything to impress me yet......i don't like how she whines when she talks to her dad. eric has this nervousness about him that bugs me. jessica and kail are just flat out annoying and jen......don't even get me started. i wonder if amber knows how stupid she looks??? hmmmmm........seems i'm annoyed with the whole cast, huh? i just don't really like any of them this season. there's definitely no janelles or howies......that's for sure!!!



so are you coming??? fill us in! :goodvibes
OK, if Amber cries one more time I am gonna lose it. Does she have any idea how silly she is for crying over peopel she has known all of what, 3 weeks now? Ugh.

As for the trip...sisters and I were talking and remembered we have some ancient (circa 1997) tickets with some days left on them. I think they only have 2 days, but better than none. So as of now....the plan is to arrive Friday and leave Monday if we cant swing more than that. Do the parks on sat/sunday at least and take the rest as it comes. If I can afford to add some tickets on, great. And I think as long as I am on property I can still get the dining plan, right? I dont have to buy park tickets to get that right? We paid out of pocket for it last year and it was still well worth every penny. (You figure in one TS per day out of pocket and it is paid for itself.) So I guess my point is, that if I had to go for just a short trip and pay for tickets on top of everything else it would not be worth it really. But if my only expense is the room, food and getting there it seems more possible for a short trip. With or without sisters along. At this point I am hoping they still come but if they dont I can do it without them! It is too important to me to give Amanda one trip before the baby comes.

Here is my house story from last week: The brick guys showed up on Tuesday and I found out we did not have any sand and that was needed to even begin. So I called our builder and he had some there in 1.5 hours. While the sand was coming the brickers were getting everything ready. I up to the owner and say here is where I want the second step -- he then says that the step even though we discussed it was not in the price and it would be extra :mad: so I go the bank and take money out of my account and tell the guy to make the step and DO NOT MENTION EXTRA MONEY to my husband. Do not even put it on the ticket. He laughed and did as I said. About 3 hours later he approaches me and says you need to get another bundle of bricks or we won't have enough to finish. So I call the brick company and luckily they had a bundle there. We get that and they were able to finish.

Wednesday I start out at 8:00 and head over to the tile place since our tile was in. They had everything delivered by 9:30 and all I looked at was to make sure the color matched what we had. They ordered the same tile by using the skew number. At noon my DH gets home and the builder arrives--the tile guy should be there by 4:00 to start. My DH comes in and says the tile is wrong--WHAT!!! Yes, it is the same color, but the wrong size. Our tile is 13x13 and this tile is 12x12. Well of course we cannot get in touch with anyone at the tile place because because it is lunch time. So we call teh company that makes the tile and yes, they use that skew number but it is no longer for 13x13 because they no longer make it--they only make the 12x12, buy did not let anyone know the size changed:headache: :scared1: Now what do we do. We decide to bust up 100 sq. feet of tile, put a border between the old tile and new tile at an entryway. This was not any easy decision and we did not even know if it would work until the tile guy showed up. We now have to overnight 120 sq. feet of tile so the tile guy will have all he need for the next day. We also find out it is a lot more expensive to bust up tile than to lay it :headache: On Thurs. they begin busting up tile and I have not even finished cleaning up that mess of dust--it is everywhere.

Thurs. I head out to get extra tile and have many other things that I have to get accomplished for the backpack outreach. Part of that was picking up the the pallats of school supplies from walmart that I ordered the week before. I call Walmart to see how big the load was so I would know what size trailer to bring--this was at 11:45--the nice person that I spoke to said not very nicely those items have been restocked :mad: :sad2:. It takes me a minute to compose myself and I politely talk with the lady and she tells me to call back in 10 minutes. I give her 15 (b/c I am now cyring b/c of all the stress) and call back--sorry there is nothing she can do, but I could order the items again. I let her know that I have a team of people that are meeting in less than 6 hours to seperate school supplies and in less than 48 hours I am in charge of a huge community outreach to pass out these backpacks--all she said was WOW!! So at 1:30 I head to WalMart and speak with a manager and tell him what has happened. Long story short he looks at my list of items to pruchase and says this is a lot of stuff--yep over 4 grand of merchandise. He calls over the ealkie several associates and they start working on my list. At 4:30 I arrive with a trailer at the church and just finish doing what I have to get done before people arrive at 6:00 to unload and seperate into grades. On Friday I spend 4 hours going aroung town picking up items that WalMart did not have and at 6:00 that night I meet with another team to stuff 150 backpacks. On Saturday we met and had a great time handing out backpacks to excited kids. Everything went well and if you did not know about the problems earlier in the week you would not have known anything went wrong. I was interviewed for the news and that was fun.

The past 2 days I have been cleaning my den, new addition, and kitchen of all the tile dust. Tomorrow I will work on my dining room, foyer and study--hopefully all those rooms will be in order before I go back to work on Wed. morning.


Things are going much better now and I am just waiting on the painter to finish so the elctrician can come and then they can finish the outside projects. Should be done by FRIDAY :) at least that is what they are telling us.

I hope that everyone is having a great day--It is going well here.
:grouphug: OMG, I am exhausted reading that. I bet you cant wait til this mess is all over and you can relax in the house!

:flower3: and :hug:

Could I trouble you guys for some pixie dust? I'm heading to the dentist to get my filling replaced tomorrow morning. The Dentist says it is a 1 out 10 in terms of complexity, meaning it is like the first filling they teach dental students to do. Thats what he tells me anyway. Anywho, I'm relatively calm now but I know when I get there I will be sick to my stomach and extremely nervous. Please send some dust that it goes by quick and pain free!

Thanks Peeps!
:wizard: From one dental wimp to another! I am sure it will be a breeze.

[HockeyKat]

Been there... suffered through those... :goodvibes

I wish you :wizard: and pixiedust: that you will be off soon!



Kat~ Sorry to hear you're having a rough time getting to have lunch. That's one of the things i hated about working for the vet. Just because we didn't see patients during the lunch hour didn't mean we could sit down and eat. We were busy with hospitalized pets, finishing patient notes and getting patients ready for discharge. Some days I had to hide in an exam room so I could work with out a bunch of interruptions and manage to grab a bite of lunch.

So far so good for me today. I've had more than 1L of water, 3 servings of fruit and a serving of veggies. I was happy with the number on the scale this am and hope that it gets prettier as the week goes on.

Thanks guys!! I didn't get out until 6PM but I still stopped by the gym and did 45 min on the elliptical, 3.5 miles. I was so irritated at my day that I took it out on the machine, which probably helped my workout! :laughing: I also did my 100 crunches, on the ball. 50 were straight up and 25 on each side.

:flower3: and :hug:

Could I trouble you guys for some pixie dust? I'm heading to the dentist to get my filling replaced tomorrow morning. The Dentist says it is a 1 out 10 in terms of complexity, meaning it is like the first filling they teach dental students to do. Thats what he tells me anyway. Anywho, I'm relatively calm now but I know when I get there I will be sick to my stomach and extremely nervous. Please send some dust that it goes by quick and pain free!

Thanks Peeps!

Sending good thoughts and a :hug: your way. I hate the dentist!

[denecarter]

Here is my house story from last week:

You reminded me of one of my favorite movies... Cary Grant's "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" :rolleyes1

Could I trouble you guys for some pixie dust?

:wizard: pixiedust: and a little :hug:

I was so irritated at my day that I took it out on the machine, which probably helped my workout!

:thumbsup2 :yay:

[punkin413]

I wasnt last!!

1061 57 SANDY 571 F F4549 5K VERNON HILLS IL 46:37 15:01 (my finish time wa 46:37 :woohoo: with a pace of 15:01!!)

and I wa_ 1061 out of 1143!!! (I couldnt have gone fa_ter - I tried!!)

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOTYYYYY for you!!!

Hi everyone! :) I'm just checking in. I don't have much time right now, and I haven't had time to read all weekend, so I think it's unlikely I'll get caught up.

:wave2: hi, lynda! looking forward to seeing the pics!

Here is my house story from last week:

:hug: WOW.....what a story!

Could I trouble you guys for some pixie dust?

here ya go.....pixiedust: good luck!

As for the trip...sisters and I were talking and remembered we have some ancient (circa 1997) tickets with some days left on them. I think they only have 2 days, but better than none. So as of now....the plan is to arrive Friday and leave Monday if we cant swing more than that. Do the parks on sat/sunday at least and take the rest as it comes. If I can afford to add some tickets on, great. And I think as long as I am on property I can still get the dining plan, right? I dont have to buy park tickets to get that right? We paid out of pocket for it last year and it was still well worth every penny. (You figure in one TS per day out of pocket and it is paid for itself.) So I guess my point is, that if I had to go for just a short trip and pay for tickets on top of everything else it would not be worth it really. But if my only expense is the room, food and getting there it seems more possible for a short trip. With or without sisters along. At this point I am hoping they still come but if they dont I can do it without them! It is too important to me to give Amanda one trip before the baby comes.


:thumbsup2 i'm glad that amanda will get to go!!!! as far as the DDP, i think that's just connected to your resort stay and the park tickets are totally separate.

to big love fans - if you haven't watched tonight's episode yet, i'm just gonna say one thing.....WATCH IT ALL THE WAY THROUGH UNTIL THE VERY LAST MINUTE!!!!!!

[aries1980]

yeah big love!!!!! I love it!!!

[eeyore45]

Dentist hint - Go to your happy place - block everything out... do the "lamaze" breath in.... count breath out slowly... (I have serious dental issues - no matter the small painless procedure, dentists still have to stop as the realize tears are rolling down my face - "are you in pain? what is wrong?" *sigh) prayers and pixiedust: here!!

Kat one day at a time!! How are things with your new friend? I really need to check out open skate at our ice rink!

Dance to get free dining you have to already have a reservation, as that promo is over... you may be able to use one of the codes for a room only ressie at mousesavers.com - if you still have your ressie w/ free dining then you (everyone in the room) has to have a one day base ticket ($70 I think for the one day ticket) <selfishly glad you are coming>

Submitted resume.... I feel sick!

[Disneyfreak92]

As promised, here are a couple of pics from the wedding. I am still in the process of editing these. Some of these are edited, some untouched. I will post a few more later on.

The bride! (My friend was SO pretty! :goodvibes )
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178784916-L-1.jpg

The flowers...The bride's were the white flowers, and the attendants' were the brightly colored ones. I :love: the colors! And the flowers were GORGEOUS!

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178786478-L.jpg

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178797668-L.jpg

And here's one that the bride requested. I was planning to do it anyway. I love it.

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178811481-L.jpg

[dwheatl]

MONDAY's GOAL
Make a plan - PLAN TO SUCCEED!

1. 100 sit ups during the length of this day
2. 100 ounces of water (64 but its so hot and humid, I'm bumping water up!)
3. strength training
4. Check out the cost of the gym - again!!
5. Run 1 mile (I'm so sore, but I have to get out there, I sure dont want to, I'll take the lazy way out... wwpd?)

WHAT are you going to do today to ensure YOUR success?

I hit the gym for 40 minutes on the elliptical, danced the hokey pokey witha bunch of 4 y.o., did 2 sets of pushups and 2 planks (jeepers those make my muscles tremble!) I still need to do some twisty crunches and leg lifts, according to sparkpeople.

I also bought some sugar-free ice cream today that is pretty good. It's vanilla w/caramel from a company called Moose Tracks. 110 calories per 1/2 c. Yum!

Dance - heres the giggle DH loves the guy Dave who lays around and does the grown up activites and DS loves the teenager thrillseeker!

This years dvd did not go over well at all!

Its the happiest celebration dvd I think it got misplaced from being sued so much!

I contacted Disney and they said there was no way to get a hold of it.

I will gladly pay whatever expenses are needed to obtain one from anyone.

HEres keeping my fingers crossed!

Fidgey, I still have mine. PM me and let me know how much of it you want (planning CD for the computer? Brochures and such?) I'm thinking you just want the dvd in an unbreakable case, but if you want the rest, I'll send it.

Pigget - Your description of the week wore me out. I usually cry right in front of (or on the phone with) the people I am frustrated with. I have a hard time holding it in. Good for you for being able to pull yourself together, and for getting it done. You are amazing!

:flower3: and :hug:

Could I trouble you guys for some pixie dust? I'm heading to the dentist to get my filling replaced tomorrow morning. The Dentist says it is a 1 out 10 in terms of complexity, meaning it is like the first filling they teach dental students to do. Thats what he tells me anyway. Anywho, I'm relatively calm now but I know when I get there I will be sick to my stomach and extremely nervous. Please send some dust that it goes by quick and pain free!

Thanks Peeps!
:wizard: Here's a link about Appolonia, the patron saint of dentists and those who fear them. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1303
Hope it gives you a chuckle. I'm praying for ya.

Lynda- Beautiful pictures. The one of them walking together choked me up; to think that it all could have gone so differently. Blessings for your friends as they start with this challenge.

[Minnie_Moo]

GORGEOUS pics, Lynda! That dress is amazing.

And so glad the groom was able to make the ceremony.

[punkin413]

Dance to get free dining you have to already have a reservation, as that promo is over

i think she said she was going to pay for dining and hotel, but that she had old park tickets she could use. right, dance?

As promised, here are a couple of pics from the wedding. I am still in the process of editing these. Some of these are edited, some untouched. I will post a few more later on.

The bride! (My friend was SO pretty! :goodvibes )
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178784916-L-1.jpg


what a unique picture! i've never seen a bride photographed this way before. i know why i wouldn't be photographed from that angle.....ba-dunk-a-dunk butt!!! but your friend looks gorgeous! and i love the flowery-vinelike detail on the back of the dress.

[punkin413]

And here's one that the bride requested. I was planning to do it anyway. I love it.

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178811481-L.jpg

i had totally forgotten about the groom's accident when i first looked at this picture and i was thinking, "boy.....he's wearing a really wierdly high grey collar! that's odd!!!" :rotfl: then i realized he had a neck brace on. duh!

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING!

Back from King's Island! It was great fun but a little more crowded than I would've liked for a Monday. They have a water park attached to the park so we did the water park for most of the afternoon.

DS looked at me yesterday afternoon and said "I'm having the time of my life!" How cute is that! I'll try to post some pictures later.
DH & I will be celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary(the actual date is July 31st) HAPPY 20th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!
TK, MARJOL, WINGS, BECKY (did I miss anyone?)....:welcome: We're glad you're here! :grouphug:
it's really harder to forgive someone who hurts a loved one than it is if they have only hurt you. Humph!That's awful! I'm afraid that poor girl will be complaining to someone on his behalf for the rest of her life if she marries him. :sad2: RE: forgiving....brings to mind my former BIL...still working on forgiving him.
walked around to wait for fdil to cross - and out pops dh and dd - they made it after all!!Awesome, Sandy!!! You're a racer! :hug:
Well... I am adopting a new baby. Congratulations! Miss Kitty is lucky to have you! I like Sassafras...you can call her Sassy.

LYNDA.....The wedding pictures are fab as I expected they would be! Are there more on your smug mug?

GOTTA GET TO WORK EARLY TODAY! HAVE A GOOD ONE!

[the Fidge]

Danielle - thank you so much I think I have located one! Yipppeee!

Lynda- What a lovely dress, flowers and photgrapher! YOur pics are wonderful! THat dress loves p[refect!

WEll I have fallen off the food wagon hard! Night eattting is at an all time high. At Walamrt they had some diet stuff for night eatting I would hate to have to consier this but its getting very bad. I am very disappointed in myself.

I stopped writing food and water down and promised myself that Tuesday is just as good a day as any to start again.

I have not been exercising either. I have not done anything psositve in the way of taking some conrtol back with my eatting or exercise.

Depression is now replacing the positive outlook I was having. Why on earth am I giving away the little success I had I have no clue!

I know that the foods I am eatting are greatly contirbuting to how I feel mentally and emotionally.

NEw plan for today will call YMCA and look into joining will take a ride by sadly everything here so far away. Its 26 miles form here. I am a NYEr still in my heart! I want everything right around the corner!

Buste4d out noteboook again and will get back on htat wagon! Heres praying I stay focused.

Enough babbling out of me today!

[MJMouse]

Well... I am adopting a new baby. A kitty that is...

GOOD MORNING!
Congratulations! Miss Kitty is lucky to have you! I like Sassafras...you can call her Sassy.

Decided to name her Mia:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/aj2980_photos/CIMG0231.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/aj2980_photos/CIMG0240.jpg

She's beautiful, I love her dearly, but she makes me :sick:. :headache: I ended up stuffy nosed with allergy eyes and hives yesterday evening. Then my throat started to feel funny (like it was going to close up). I quickly took a Benadryl and it got better, but there is no way I can keep her. So she's going back to the house she came from... my coworkers mom might take her (I hope). If anyone is in the northeastern maryland or southeastern pa area, she's the bestest little cat. Sweet, gets along with dogs (as you can see), is healthy as a horse according to the vet, and will do anything just to be with people! :sad1:

I've never really had trouble with cats before :confused3 , but I realized that I haven't lived with one in years. The ones I've interacted with have been outside or just "fly by" pettings at others houses. So sad...

As promised, here are a couple of pics from the wedding. I am still in the process of editing these. Some of these are edited, some untouched. I will post a few more later on.

The bride! (My friend was SO pretty! :goodvibes )
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178784916-L-1.jpg

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178811481-L.jpg

Your pictures are wonderful! You have such talent. :hippie:

[eeyore45]

Lynda the pictures are gorgeous!! I LOVE that - (must take notes!! :) )

Lexi Glad youre back - and had a great time!! It' been years sssssssssssssince I've been!

drat the darn button not working again!! :sad2:

MJ that would be me too!! I've had awful allergy to kitty - fdil roomie kitty didnt bother me a bit... hmmmm... but you reminded me - dont tempt fate and allergie

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TK and MR TK!!

:cheer2: Have a wonderful day - going over old memories and making new ones!! (We celebrated 25 at Dissney lassts year!!) :love: (can you hear Cinderella singing? http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/sothisis.htm)

[dance2874]

Dance to get free dining you have to already have a reservation, as that promo is over... you may be able to use one of the codes for a room only ressie at mousesavers.com - if you still have your ressie w/ free dining then you (everyone in the room) has to have a one day base ticket ($70 I think for the one day ticket) <selfishly glad you are coming>

Punkin is right- I knew the free dining deal was over and had to include a ticket. I just wasnt sure if I had to pay for tickets to buy the dining plan at all. We paid for it last year too, but we also had a package then so I wasnt sure what the restrictions were.

As promised, here are a couple of pics from the wedding. I am still in the process of editing these. Some of these are edited, some untouched. I will post a few more later on.

The bride! (My friend was SO pretty! :goodvibes )
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178784916-L-1.jpg

The flowers...The bride's were the white flowers, and the attendants' were the brightly colored ones. I :love: the colors! And the flowers were GORGEOUS!

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178786478-L.jpg

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178797668-L.jpg

And here's one that the bride requested. I was planning to do it anyway. I love it.

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178811481-L.jpg
Those pics are stunning!!!!

Decided to name her Mia:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/aj2980_photos/CIMG0231.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/aj2980_photos/CIMG0240.jpg

She's beautiful, I love her dearly, but she makes me :sick:. :headache: I ended up stuffy nosed with allergy eyes and hives yesterday evening. Then my throat started to feel funny (like it was going to close up). I quickly took a Benadryl and it got better, but there is no way I can keep her. So she's going back to the house she came from... my coworkers mom might take her (I hope). If anyone is in the northeastern maryland or southeastern pa area, she's the bestest little cat. Sweet, gets along with dogs (as you can see), is healthy as a horse according to the vet, and will do anything just to be with people! :sad1:

I've never really had trouble with cats before :confused3 , but I realized that I haven't lived with one in years. The ones I've interacted with have been outside or just "fly by" pettings at others houses. So sad...
Such a cute little kitty!! I wish I was closer, I would take her in a second.

[Disneyfreak92]

Lynda- Beautiful pictures. The one of them walking together choked me up; to think that it all could have gone so differently. Blessings for your friends as they start with this challenge.

Thank you! :) And I know what you mean about the one of them walking. The first dance was a heartbreaker too. She hugged him SO tight. (Well, it might have just looked that way. I doubt if she really squeezed too hard. ;))

GORGEOUS pics, Lynda! That dress is amazing.

And so glad the groom was able to make the ceremony.

Thanks! Her dress was PERFECT! She looked great! I'll have to post more later.

what a unique picture! i've never seen a bride photographed this way before. i know why i wouldn't be photographed from that angle.....ba-dunk-a-dunk butt!!! but your friend looks gorgeous! and i love the flowery-vinelike detail on the back of the dress.

:rotfl: Yeah, I could NOT wear a dress like she did and stand like that! Oh, the horror! :rotfl2: That detail is on the front of the dress too, and it was really pretty! We "discovered" that pose on accident. When she brought the dress over to my house to store it, she tried it on, and we took a few pictures in my hallway. She put her arms up on the walls, and I told her not to move! Well, when she saw those pictures, she liked them a lot, so we recreated it in the doorway of the dressing room at the church. As I started to set it up, I said, "Now, do you know what we're doing here?" And she said "yep", and voila! She knew all along she wanted a fitted dress, and she was so funny. She kept saying, "I have a good body now, and I might not always, and I want to show it off."

i had totally forgotten about the groom's accident when i first looked at this picture and i was thinking, "boy.....he's wearing a really wierdly high grey collar! that's odd!!!" :rotfl: then i realized he had a neck brace on. duh!

:laughing:

GOOD MORNING!

Back from King's Island! It was great fun but a little more crowded than I would've liked for a Monday. They have a water park attached to the park so we did the water park for most of the afternoon.

DS looked at me yesterday afternoon and said "I'm having the time of my life!" How cute is that! I'll try to post some pictures later.



LYNDA.....The wedding pictures are fab as I expected they would be! Are there more on your smug mug?


Glad you had fun at King's Island! :) Too funny (& adorable) that your little man said that! :laughing:

Thank you! :goodvibes There are only a few on smug mug right now, just so I could post some here. I will add more once I get done running batch processes on them all and do a little bit more editing on a few. I hope to get them on there by the end of the week.

[B]Lynda- What a lovely dress, flowers and photgrapher! YOur pics are wonderful! THat dress loves p[refect!

Thank you! The dress was so great it inspired me! :)

Lynda the pictures are gorgeous!! I LOVE that - (must take notes!! :) )

Thanks! :) I'm gonna send you a PM about this weekend and what not. ;)

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Good Morning Peeps!

I hope that everyone's weight loss efforts are going well.

I'm sorry that I haven't been around much but I've been extremely busy with getting my kids ready for school and preparing myself for nursing classes that begin Aug. 21. I have a CPR recertification class at 1:00 pm today.

Also, there are 16 of us that are heading to the Smoky Mountains this weekend and I've been trying to get things ready for that as well. I probably won't be able to check in Friday with a weigh-in but I'm really at a stand still with weight loss any how so no biggie.

:welcome: to all of the new people and :hug: to any one that may need one.

Later,

Fran

I didn't read any of the 15 pages I'm behind so I hope that everyone is well.

[punkin413]

DS looked at me yesterday afternoon and said "I'm having the time of my life!" How cute is that! I'll try to post some pictures later.

awwwwww......i'm sure that made your day!!! i can't wait for pics!


HAPPY 20th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!! congrats on 20 years! :love:

(melinda - you're so good at remembering these things!!!)

Decided to name her Mia:

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/aj2980_photos/CIMG0231.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/aj2980_photos/CIMG0240.jpg


how sweet!!! too bad you can't keep her. i hope she finds a good home! :hug: i would take her but, number one, i'm in georgia and, number two, i have two beagles who would totally freak out over a cat!

speaking of my babies, i weighed eli (our canine peep!) last friday when i weighed myself and he weighs 40 pounds....:scared1: he's WAY too small of a dog to weigh that much. we've been taking him on daily walks so i'm hoping the weight will start to come off. i'll post his weight, too, on fridays! :)

[Disneyfreak92]

Those pics are stunning!!!!

Thank you! :goodvibes

[punkin413]

She knew all along she wanted a fitted dress, and she was so funny. She kept saying, "I have a good body now, and I might not always, and I want to show it off."

good point!!! i had my wedding dress preserved just for that reason - because i knew that i wouldn't be able to fit in it in a few years and i didn't want to be depressed!!! i got a size 6 and it was quite snug when i first bought it (which was in august and i'm always thinner in the summer), but i wanted it that way so that it would hold my chest up adequately without any undergarments. anyway, i had my first fitting in january (after packing on christmas pounds!) and it wouldn't zip up! i was horrified and went on a crash absolutely no-fat diet and lost too much weight, so when the wedding rolled around in april, i kept having to yank up my dress because it would start to fall off me! DH kept telling me i was losing too much weight - but i didn't listen! i ended up having to put on the optional straps it came with for the reception....:rolleyes:

I'm sorry that I haven't been around much but I've been extremely busy with getting my kids ready for school and preparing myself for nursing classes that begin Aug. 21. I have a CPR recertification class at 1:00 pm today.

Also, there are 16 of us that are heading to the Smoky Mountains this weekend and I've been trying to get things ready for that as well. I probably won't be able to check in Friday with a weigh-in but I'm really at a stand still with weight loss any how so no biggie.

have fun in the smokies!!!!!!! and good luck on your nursing program. :thumbsup2

[eeyore45]

I'm pretty sure I'll be there - wonder where Belle is - She was interested in Woodfield Meet!!

Dance - I apologize - I wassnt ssssure what ysssosu were assskings (sssssssssssssssssssss gone wild!S when I want it, nada, when I dont it jut ssssssshowss up!) :sad2:

I know dvc people can purchae dining option, but I do think it i_ part of a package... I'll go check a ource!

[pigget74]

:flower3: and :hug:

Could I trouble you guys for some pixie dust? I'm heading to the dentist to get my filling replaced tomorrow morning. The Dentist says it is a 1 out 10 in terms of complexity, meaning it is like the first filling they teach dental students to do. Thats what he tells me anyway. Anywho, I'm relatively calm now but I know when I get there I will be sick to my stomach and extremely nervous. Please send some dust that it goes by quick and pain free!

Thanks Peeps!
:hug: Sending dust your way.
As promised, here are a couple of pics from the wedding. I am still in the process of editing these. Some of these are edited, some untouched. I will post a few more later on.

The bride! (My friend was SO pretty! :goodvibes )
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178784916-L-1.jpg

The flowers...The bride's were the white flowers, and the attendants' were the brightly colored ones. I :love: the colors! And the flowers were GORGEOUS!

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178786478-L.jpg

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178797668-L.jpg

And here's one that the bride requested. I was planning to do it anyway. I love it.

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/178811481-L.jpg

WOW!!! Those pics are great!! Wish you lived near me.


UPDATES: Bruce is getting off IV for his blood staph infection. Ryan :cool1: the meds are working and he is doing much, much better. They are able to take out chest tube today and he will be discharged back to the hotel room. Praise be to GOD!!!

[Disneyfreak92]

how sweet!!! too bad you can't keep her. i hope she finds a good home! :hug: i would take her but, number one, i'm in georgia and, number two, i have two beagles who would totally freak out over a cat!

speaking of my babies, i weighed eli (our canine peep!) last friday when i weighed myself and he weighs 40 pounds....:scared1: he's WAY too small of a dog to weigh that much. we've been taking him on daily walks so i'm hoping the weight will start to come off. i'll post his weight, too, on fridays! :)

Jasper LOVES our cat! :lmao: We had the cat first. But Jasper and Oliver like to wrestle, and sometime Jasper licks Oliver on the head. It's SO cute! Of course, there are times when one of them wants to play (usually Jasper) and the other isn't interested (usually Oliver). :laughing:

Jasper is weighing in at 25 lbs, and we are thinking she needs to lose a little bit, but she is a 13" beagle (not sure if Eli is or not), and Jasper is even 'petite' for a 13" beagle. She is a LITTLE girl! Also, the vet said it could be muscle from doing agility, but she could lose a pound or two. Her waist is a little thicker than it should be, and you have to work to feel a rib. It has improved since we started agility though, so I'm not too worried about it. I don't know how she is overweight though! Half the time she doesn't eat her meals! :headache:

[Disneyfreak92]

I'm pretty sure I'll be there - wonder where Belle is - She was interested in Woodfield Meet!!

I know dvc people can purchae dining option, but I do think it i_ part of a package... I'll go check a ource!

I PMed Belle a while back, but I haven't heard back yet as to what her and her hubby decided to do.

We are DVC, and yes, we can buy the dining plan, and it's not part of a package, and it doesn't require regular tickets. We have AP's.

WOW!!! Those pics are great!! Wish you lived near me.


UPDATES: Bruce is getting off IV for his blood staph infection. Ryan :cool1: the meds are working and he is doing much, much better. They are able to take out chest tube today and he will be discharged back to the hotel room. Praise be to GOD!!!

Thanks! :)

So happy to hear things are on an upswing too! I'll continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

[punkin413]

(sssssssssssssssssssss gone wild!S when I want it, nada, when I dont it jut ssssssshowss up!) :sad2:

you have a possssssesssssssssssssed ssssssssssssss!!!!!! :laughing:

Jasper LOVES our cat! :lmao: We had the cat first. But Jasper and Oliver like to wrestle, and sometime Jasper licks Oliver on the head. It's SO cute! Of course, there are times when one of them wants to play (usually Jasper) and the other isn't interested (usually Oliver). :laughing:

Jasper is weighing in at 25 lbs, and we are thinking she needs to lose a little bit, but she is a 13" beagle (not sure if Eli is or not), and Jasper is even 'petite' for a 13" beagle. She is a LITTLE girl! Also, the vet said it could be muscle from doing agility, but she could lose a pound or two. Her waist is a little thicker than it should be, and you have to work to feel a rib. It has improved since we started agility though, so I'm not too worried about it. I don't know how she is overweight though! Half the time she doesn't eat her meals! :headache:

they sound like sherman and eli. sherman's older so sometimes he doesn't want to play. but eli has learned how to push his buttons - he'll just find a blanket and get under it and roll around and make wierd noises. sherman usually looks at him for awhile with his "whatever" look on his face, but then he always gives in and starts playing with him. so cute!

eli is 13" and sherman is 15", which doesn't make any sense to me because they're from the same family. sherman's sister is eli's mommy. anyway, being a 13" beagle, eli is almost double the weight he should be! not good! i'm trying to fix that though!

[TKDisneylover]

Good Morning Everyone!

Thank you all for your well wishes for my 20th Wedding Anniversary!!! It's hard to believe that 20 years and 2 1/2 hours ago Jim & I exchanged our wedding vows in the Judges chambers. We eloped. A little background: we have been together since high school, he was in 11th grade & me in 12th, yes I am the older woman! Hee, hee, hee!;) We had dated for 3 years & lived together another 3, that means we've been together for 26 years all together:scared1: I have to honestly say it feels like yesterday, and I am very thankful that we are as happy, if not happier than we were back then. We chose not to have children, so it's us and our cat Samantha(domestic black & white) who is 17 and our dog Veda(german shepherd/golden retriever mix) who is 12.

We never went to Disney as children so we actually discovered it as adults first and fell in love. When my sister got married I was her matron of honor. I was talking to one of her friends from high school was a bride's maid and she and her boyfriend were big Disney fans. She just gushed about their love of Walt Disney World. So a few years later we decided to visit the World and the rest is history. I can't wait for December to get here so we can officially celebrate our 20th. Right now all our excess funds are going into the trip because we want to experience some new things with this visit, like the Segway tour at EPCOT and Cirque du Soleil and a few others that are yet to be determined.

Okay enough about me.....

MJMouse:I have a coworker who is allergic to cats but owns 5! He gets a product from the pet store that they rub on their cats to prevent allergy attacks. Not sure if this will help you but just a suggestion.

My2boys: Thanks for the welcome!

Disneyfreak: Those pics are fantastic and the bride has such a beautiful dress. Can you be my photographer when Jim & I renew our wedding vows on our 25th anniversary on the beach? ;) I can only hope I have that figure in 5 years!:rotfl:

I hope everyone has a great day! BB fans, I can't wait to see who wins the Veto competition tonight!

[HockeyKat]

Dentist hint - Go to your happy place - block everything out... do the "lamaze" breath in.... count breath out slowly... (I have serious dental issues - no matter the small painless procedure, dentists still have to stop as the realize tears are rolling down my face - "are you in pain? what is wrong?" *sigh) prayers and pixiedust: here!!

Kat one day at a time!! How are things with your new friend? I really need to check out open skate at our ice rink!

Dance to get free dining you have to already have a reservation, as that promo is over... you may be able to use one of the codes for a room only ressie at mousesavers.com - if you still have your ressie w/ free dining then you (everyone in the room) has to have a one day base ticket ($70 I think for the one day ticket) <selfishly glad you are coming>

Submitted resume.... I feel sick!

Good luck!!!

My "friend date" went great, thanks for remembering!! She was very cool. Unfortunately she did fall once but other than that did pretty well... it isn't fair because I am pretty good on skates so I think I made her feel bad. We are planning a biking excursion sometime in the next week or two. I also had another friend from a while back write me out of the blue so hopefully we can re-establish that friendship.

Decided to name her Mia:

She's beautiful, I love her dearly, but she makes me :sick:. :headache: I ended up stuffy nosed with allergy eyes and hives yesterday evening. Then my throat started to feel funny (like it was going to close up). I quickly took a Benadryl and it got better, but there is no way I can keep her. So she's going back to the house she came from... my coworkers mom might take her (I hope). If anyone is in the northeastern maryland or southeastern pa area, she's the bestest little cat. Sweet, gets along with dogs (as you can see), is healthy as a horse according to the vet, and will do anything just to be with people! :sad1:

Your pictures are wonderful! You have such talent. :hippie:

Awww what a cutie. I wish I could take her but I am a little far away, plus my Trinity might get irritated. Also, I could only take a declawed cat since mine is already declawed and I would be afraid of the consequences.

Lynda, great pics!! What a pretty dress and I love the last shot.

I am off to the gym. Hope everyone is having a great and skinny day!! (oh, and I hit my 181 goal for my new bling... I may change it even if it is only for a few days :guilty: )

[WI_DisneyFan]

UPDATES: Bruce is getting off IV for his blood staph infection. Ryan :cool1: the meds are working and he is doing much, much better. They are able to take out chest tube today and he will be discharged back to the hotel room. Praise be to GOD!!!
Hooray! :cool1: That is wonderful news!!! Thanks for the update!

Right now all our excess funds are going into the trip because we want to experience some new things with this visit, like the Segway tour at EPCOT and Cirque du Soleil and a few others that are yet to be determined.

...

I hope everyone has a great day! BB fans, I can't wait to see who wins the Veto competition tonight!
I just gotta say how great it is that you still capitalize EPCOT! I was a huge fan of EPCOT Center growing up because I was (and still am) a big science geek. So that was actually my favorite park when I was a kid. But now that they've tried to make it thrill ride central, well, it's just not the same. (Tangent over...)

I'd be ok with either person on BB going home tonight. But truth be told, I'm starting to warm up to Jen a little bit. I don't despise her anymore. Now it is a more of an annoyance than anything else.

[DisneyObsession]

Good Afternoon Fellow Peeps!

Don't know the last time I posted...seems like forever ago! With VBS all last week, then a wedding on Sat that I did a reception after the ceremony for and moving DD, SIL & DGS on Sunday, I think I haven't been here since last Fri to post my numbers! I tried to catch up as much as possible.


MJ Mouse...I hear ya on the cat allergies! I can't even be near them or in someone's house for a long period of time or I stuff up, can't breathe and itch like crazy! It's not fun!!! Sorry you have to give her back.

Lynda...Your pictures are gorgeous, as expected! I can't wait to check out smugmug and see more!

Eeyore...You're a racer!!! :banana: WOOHOO!!! :woohoo: I am very impressed! I can't run for anything!!!

I know there was more I wanted to say, but can't remember.

[dance2874]

Originally Posted by pigget74
UPDATES: Bruce is getting off IV for his blood staph infection. Ryan the meds are working and he is doing much, much better. They are able to take out chest tube today and he will be discharged back to the hotel room. Praise be to GOD!!!
That is fantastic news!!

[TKDisneylover]

I just gotta say how great it is that you still capitalize EPCOT! I was a huge fan of EPCOT Center growing up because I was (and still am) a big science geek. So that was actually my favorite park when I was a kid. But now that they've tried to make it thrill ride central, well, it's just not the same. (Tangent over...)

I'd be ok with either person on BB going home tonight. But truth be told, I'm starting to warm up to Jen a little bit. I don't despise her anymore. Now it is a more of an annoyance than anything else.

Aside from completely being anal because "that's how Disney does it" (ie. EPCOT, Disney-MGM Studios, etc.), EPCOT is my favorite park. I prefer World Showcase over Future World, but still enjoy both. I can't wait to see the refurbished Spaceship Earth (hoping it's completed by the time I arrive in December)!

And I know what you mean about Jen, she actually bugged me in the beginning and I really wanted her out. But then last week they were talking with her mother & friend and they were saying she was playing dumb, so it will be interesting to see how long she keeps that going. I guess at this point I'm hoping Kail will go home, finally.

[MJMouse]

MJ that would be me too!! I've had awful allergy to kitty - fdil roomie kitty didnt bother me a bit... hmmmm... but you reminded me - dont tempt fate and allergie


MJ Mouse...I hear ya on the cat allergies! I can't even be near them or in someone's house for a long period of time or I stuff up, can't breathe and itch like crazy! It's not fun!!! Sorry you have to give her back.]

:confused3 Never knew I had kitty allergies... or at least didn't know they were this bad! Sure, I've been sniffly around them or sneezed when they got in my face, but I always just attributed that to dust or pollen from them being outside. This was a full blown attack... uggh... Maybe some cats are more "alergenic" than others?


Such a cute little kitty!! I wish I was closer, I would take her in a second.


Awww what a cutie. I wish I could take her but I am a little far away, plus my Trinity might get irritated. Also, I could only take a declawed cat since mine is already declawed and I would be afraid of the consequences.


I wish I could get her to one of you! I'd even pay to have her declawed.


how sweet!!! too bad you can't keep her. i hope she finds a good home! :hug: i would take her but, number one, i'm in georgia and, number two, i have two beagles who would totally freak out over a cat!

speaking of my babies, i weighed eli (our canine peep!) last friday when i weighed myself and he weighs 40 pounds....:scared1: he's WAY too small of a dog to weigh that much. we've been taking him on daily walks so i'm hoping the weight will start to come off. i'll post his weight, too, on fridays! :)

Jasper LOVES our cat! :lmao: We had the cat first. But Jasper and Oliver like to wrestle, and sometime Jasper licks Oliver on the head. It's SO cute! Of course, there are times when one of them wants to play (usually Jasper) and the other isn't interested (usually Oliver). :laughing:

Jasper is weighing in at 25 lbs, and we are thinking she needs to lose a little bit, but she is a 13" beagle (not sure if Eli is or not), and Jasper is even 'petite' for a 13" beagle. She is a LITTLE girl! Also, the vet said it could be muscle from doing agility, but she could lose a pound or two. Her waist is a little thicker than it should be, and you have to work to feel a rib. It has improved since we started agility though, so I'm not too worried about it. I don't know how she is overweight though! Half the time she doesn't eat her meals! :headache:

LOL -- Mags is really taking the cat quite in stride. Helps that she has been around the farm cats since she was a baby. One good pop in the nose and she knows her place! Really wanted to be with the cat all night long (kept waking me...).

I love beagle bellies. We had one when I was growing up and a stray that sort of adopted us a few years ago. They do LOVE to eat!!

well wishes for my 20th Wedding Anniversary!!!
MJMouse:I have a coworker who is allergic to cats but owns 5! He gets a product from the pet store that they rub on their cats to prevent allergy attacks. Not sure if this will help you but just a suggestion.


Happy anniversary and :welcome: if I didn't say that already!! I love this place!

That's an interesting thought... I'll have to do some research this afternoon.

:sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:

On a happier note... :yay: :yay: :yay: I've been walking lots and lots with Mags and we are both getting fitter and fitter! Wish the weight was coming off though... I've been kind of stagnating the last week or so (weight wise that is...).

[eeyore45]

BB - interezting item on Jen and Dick - Jen and Danielle were having a dizcuzzion in which Danielle waz calling Jen out for how Jen treated Danielle - accuzing her of being jealouz and about Nick etc... doing a very good job of putting Jen in her place imho... and then...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfPx0LqYhaE

ED comez up behind Jen and dumpz hiz tea on her... WHAT?? I am zick of hiz bullying anticz... hiz foul mouth in relationzhip to the women in the houze (which I believe iz part of hiz game ztrategy)

Juzt imagine what would happen if Jen retaliatez in anyway! unacceptable behavior!

TK - your ztory iz zimilar to ourz!! We ztarted dating when I waz a Zenior, he waz a jr!! We went to different collegez and married after graduating!!

[HockeyKat]

Took me a minute to get used to that "z" !!

Man another [bleep]ing day. I just finished lunch (yes, it is 5PM). Taking that small meals every so often thing to new lows! I did manage to hit the gym at lunch, 30 min on the "arc" trainer and much weights.

Good news, the hot tub part finally came so hopefully we will have it back in business by tomorrow!

[Disneyfreak92]

they sound like sherman and eli. sherman's older so sometimes he doesn't want to play. but eli has learned how to push his buttons - he'll just find a blanket and get under it and roll around and make wierd noises. sherman usually looks at him for awhile with his "whatever" look on his face, but then he always gives in and starts playing with him. so cute!

eli is 13" and sherman is 15", which doesn't make any sense to me because they're from the same family. sherman's sister is eli's mommy. anyway, being a 13" beagle, eli is almost double the weight he should be! not good! i'm trying to fix that though!

We have the kitchen gated off for Jasper, and sometimes Oliver will sit just out of Jasper's reach and taunt her. :rolleyes: Then sometimes he walks up and puts his head up to the gate so Jasper can kiss it. :rotfl:

Well, maybe Sherman had a tiny sister? :confused3 :laughing: I don't know. That is weird. Anywho, good luck thinning down Eli. I think it's adorable that you'll be posting his weight too. I'll be following his progress. :thumbsup2

Disneyfreak: Those pics are fantastic and the bride has such a beautiful dress. Can you be my photographer when Jim & I renew our wedding vows on our 25th anniversary on the beach? ;) I can only hope I have that figure in 5 years!:rotfl:

Thanks, and did you say beach? Sure, I'll do it! :beach:

[AnnNan]

[B]WEll I have fallen off the food wagon hard! Night eattting is at an all time high. At Walamrt they had some diet stuff for night eatting I would hate to have to consier this but its getting very bad. I am very disappointed in myself.

I stopped writing food and water down and promised myself that Tuesday is just as good a day as any to start again.

I have not been exercising either. I have not done anything psositve in the way of taking some conrtol back with my eatting or exercise.


You're exactly right - Tuesday is as good a day as any to start again! Sounds like you did great pulling yourself back up!

[punkin413]

UPDATES: Bruce is getting off IV for his blood staph infection. Ryan :cool1: the meds are working and he is doing much, much better. They are able to take out chest tube today and he will be discharged back to the hotel room. Praise be to GOD!!!

THAT'S GREAT!!!! :goodvibes

I'd be ok with either person on BB going home tonight. But truth be told, I'm starting to warm up to Jen a little bit. I don't despise her anymore. Now it is a more of an annoyance than anything else.

And I know what you mean about Jen, she actually bugged me in the beginning and I really wanted her out. But then last week they were talking with her mother & friend and they were saying she was playing dumb, so it will be interesting to see how long she keeps that going. I guess at this point I'm hoping Kail will go home, finally.

but what i don't understand about the "playing dumb" thing is that she's the same in the diary room. you'd think if that was an act she'd reveal it in there since none of the hamsters see that. she just bothers me.

BB - interezting item on Jen and Dick - Jen and Danielle were having a dizcuzzion in which Danielle waz calling Jen out for how Jen treated Danielle - accuzing her of being jealouz and about Nick etc... doing a very good job of putting Jen in her place imho... and then...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfPx0LqYhaE

ED comez up behind Jen and dumpz hiz tea on her... WHAT?? I am zick of hiz bullying anticz... hiz foul mouth in relationzhip to the women in the houze (which I believe iz part of hiz game ztrategy)

Juzt imagine what would happen if Jen retaliatez in anyway! unacceptable behavior!



what?????? that was completely uncalled for. i know i'd probably be EXTREMELY annoyed with her, too, but there's just no excuse for doing that to anyone. grow up!!! no wonder his daughter hates him. and i certainly see where he got his nickname!

i read on my favorite BB site (hamsterwatch.com) that jen is now looking up the rules on harassment from all this crap she's getting from dick and also thinking about getting a restraining order against him once they're out of the house. don't know how true all that is.

i went to the gym tonight and did a weight class for the first time in 2 weeks and i'm SOOOOOOOOOOOO TIRED!!!!! i will be so flippin sore tomorrow....get ready for the whining! :laughing:

DH got creative last night and decided to marinate some strip steaks in rosemary, olive oil and crushed garlic.......i'm off to have some yummy dinner!!! with a salad, of course! ;)

[dance2874]

Another slow day around here! Where is everyone???

i read on my favorite BB site (hamsterwatch.com) that jen is now looking up the rules on harassment from all this crap she's getting from dick and also thinking about getting a restraining order against him once they're out of the house. don't know how true all that is.

DH got creative last night and decided to marinate some strip steaks in rosemary, olive oil and crushed garlic.......i'm off to have some yummy dinner!!! with a salad, of course! ;)

OK, first of all that dinner sounds SOOOOO good....note to self: Pull steaks out of freezer to marinate for tomorrow.

BB/Jen- I seriously doubt she has a case for harrassment. I am sure they signed all sorts of waivers before entering the house too. (so even if she did have a case, she may be prevented form actually doing anything)

[Wonders10]

Thank you! :goodvibes

Just wanted to remember to say how gorgeous those pics were! Could we see any of the front?

:hug: Sending dust your way.


WOW!!! Those pics are great!! Wish you lived near me.


UPDATES: Bruce is getting off IV for his blood staph infection. Ryan :cool1: the meds are working and he is doing much, much better. They are able to take out chest tube today and he will be discharged back to the hotel room. Praise be to GOD!!!

That's awesome! :woohoo:

Thank you all for your well wishes for my 20th Wedding Anniversary!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!! :bride:



Thanks to everyone for your pixie dust...my dental appointment went great! I had to sit in the waiting room for 40 minutes which wasn't helping my anxiety but once things got going I was in and out in no time! And didn't feel a thing. And having my iPod with me was a huge blessing...so much nicer not hearing that drilling noise. It feels soooo weird now though and I'm still nervous to chew on that side (I haven't in 2 years!) My bite is totally thrown off. But I'm sure eventually it will get back to normal. Now I just have to find the time to go for a cleaning and I'll be all set!

And I had my final tonight...that was a doozy. Definitely not sure how I did. The good news is I had a 97 going into so I could afford to lose a few points.

I am having the biggest desire to go to Epcot this weekend for a quickie trip. I have been thinking about it and then a girl at school started talking about a weekend trip she is taking up there in 2 weeks. I helped her plan things out a little and gave her some tips...she hasn't been since she was 4! But that only made my want to back myself. Except I have no one to go with me. It'd be a hassle with my mom because we'd need to board Phoebe and it would be more work than its worth. I could ask A. to go but a weekend trip for our 2nd date seems a little much :laughing: Even though it would definitely be a topper to our 8 hour first date.

Hope everyone had a great day! :cutie:

[dance2874]

Thanks to everyone for your pixie dust...my dental appointment went great! I had to sit in the waiting room for 40 minutes which wasn't helping my anxiety but once things got going I was in and out in no time! And didn't feel a thing. And having my iPod with me was a huge blessing...so much nicer not hearing that drilling noise. It feels soooo weird now though and I'm still nervous to chew on that side (I haven't in 2 years!) My bite is totally thrown off. But I'm sure eventually it will get back to normal. Now I just have to find the time to go for a cleaning and I'll be all set!

I am having the biggest desire to go to Epcot this weekend for a quickie trip. I have been thinking about it and then a girl at school started talking about a weekend trip she is taking up there in 2 weeks. I helped her plan things out a little and gave her some tips...she hasn't been since she was 4! But that only made my want to back myself. Except I have no one to go with me. It'd be a hassle with my mom because we'd need to board Phoebe and it would be more work than its worth. I could ask A. to go but a weekend trip for our 2nd date seems a little much :laughing: Even though it would definitely be a topper to our 8 hour first date.

Hope everyone had a great day! :cutie:

I had a root canal earlier this year and it took me close to a month to actually chew on that side because i ha dbeen avoiding it forever. Still feels weird to me actually.

And if I lived closer I would totally go to EPCOT with you. It is one of the parks I dont usually get to take my time to enjoy and check things out in. You should go! (and if you asked 'the boy' it would be a true Disney test you know, see what he is really made of....most guys are not EPCOT fans from what I have seen. Think it is too much shopping everywhere!)

[Wonders10]

I had a root canal earlier this year and it took me close to a month to actually chew on that side because i ha dbeen avoiding it forever. Still feels weird to me actually.

And if I lived closer I would totally go to EPCOT with you. It is one of the parks I dont usually get to take my time to enjoy and check things out in. You should go! (and if you asked 'the boy' it would be a true Disney test you know, see what he is really made of....most guys are not EPCOT fans from what I have seen. Think it is too much shopping everywhere!)

Well the thing is he told me he loved EPCOT and it was his favorite park before our first date (and before I went on my "I love WDW" tirade)...and when I casually mentioned that it would be fun for us all to go, he agreed (And I mean casual...like "we should all go" said in excitement). Which is why I considered asking him. I just don't know how his school stuff is going so I don't want to burden him. He got his only final out of the way tonight. Progress Reports should be about done. He is working on his 2nd research. Sorry, I'm listing his to-do list. :laughing: I have to head down there myself tomorrow to work on somethings so I'll see what kind of vibe I'm getting. I did just check rooms for the heck of it to see if anything is available and there are rooms so that won't be an issue. I have an AP. He could get a 1 day FL Res pass.

But there I go, getting ahead of myself. He did say he likes spontaneity though. Even though planning it a week in advance isn't so spontaneous. :rolleyes1

[harleygirl]

Hey peeps- wow its been a while since i caught up with everyone 11 days to be exact! I've missed you guys! welcome to the newbies! so glad to have you with us

i went back to the beach with dismom to watch her boy play...really i went to sit on the beach and thats just what i did! snorkled and read and was pretty mucha bum the whole time

today i went back to the dr to have my bloodwork checked to see how my thyroid is doing...i was up like 6-7ish pounds...but hey i've been on vacation - i am being really good this week and i hope that i'll post a loss this week i SO want to be a loser.:flower3:


somebody please pm me if i missed anything major...i'm gonna try to get back into the groove and stay caught up- right now life has been so hectic, and its finally calming down adn i am getting some projects done at home like laundry and cooking dinner :laughing:

anyhoo- sorry to be a lost cause lately- i'm going to try to keep up i promise!

[pigget74]

Today was my official last day of summer. Teachers head back to work in the morning and the kids start Tuesday. Did last minute school shopping for the kids since the painter was here and then we took them to get some more clothes tonight. I have to be at work by 7:45 in the morning to start meetings :rolleyes1. Will check in the morning. Have a good night everyone.

[Wonders10]

Just watched BB...won't give anything away yet in case you all haven't seen it but I will say this:

If Amber cries one more time, I'm going to scream. Seriously. What is the deal with her? Does she have a glandular problem? A hormonal imbalance? Who cries that much? AHHHHHHH!

That is all :rolleyes1

[HockeyKat]

i went to the gym tonight and did a weight class for the first time in 2 weeks and i'm SOOOOOOOOOOOO TIRED!!!!! i will be so flippin sore tomorrow....get ready for the whining! :laughing:

DH got creative last night and decided to marinate some strip steaks in rosemary, olive oil and crushed garlic.......i'm off to have some yummy dinner!!! with a salad, of course! ;)

That is a great workout... I had an intense one today too, and the hot tub is still sick, so I will be whining with you!!

Those steaks sound super yummy. I had a medium-rare 96% lean hamburger w/ grilled onions and reduced fat blue cheese, and an easy mac.

Hope everyone has a great and skinny night!

[punkin413]

Thanks to everyone for your pixie dust...my dental appointment went great! I had to sit in the waiting room for 40 minutes which wasn't helping my anxiety but once things got going I was in and out in no time! And didn't feel a thing. And having my iPod with me was a huge blessing...so much nicer not hearing that drilling noise. It feels soooo weird now though and I'm still nervous to chew on that side (I haven't in 2 years!) My bite is totally thrown off. But I'm sure eventually it will get back to normal. Now I just have to find the time to go for a cleaning and I'll be all set!

yay!!! :yay: i'm glad for you that it's over!

Hey peeps- wow its been a while since i caught up with everyone 11 days to be exact! I've missed you guys!

hi, harley! :wave2: speaking of missing peeps, anybody seen UM lately?

Just watched BB...won't give anything away yet in case you all haven't seen it but I will say this:

If Amber cries one more time, I'm going to scream. Seriously. What is the deal with her? Does she have a glandular problem? A hormonal imbalance? Who cries that much? AHHHHHHH!

That is all :rolleyes1

the girl is a basketcase!!!

by the way, i know some of us have shared how we hate trying on jeans because of the way they're made these days - straight as an arrow! so if you have a big backside and a small waist you can't get anything to look right on you. well, i just wanted to share that i found some jeans today that fit me soooo good. i got them at maurice's and the style is called the sophia boot cut. i think they were like $26!!! :thumbsup2 i desparately needed some new jeans because i don't have a single pair that fit me. we're going to see john mayer sunday night and since i'm not yet really comfortable in shorts to "dress up" in and the other clothes that fit me are my work clothes, i wanted some new jeans to wear. if you have the problem i have with the waist hanging off your back when the jeans fit your butt, find out if you have a maurice's nearby and check them out! oh, and the best part....i got a 7/8! :woohoo: they're kinda snug but jeans always stretch once you wear them for like an hour, so i wanted to account for that.

[punkin413]

That is a great workout... I had an intense one today too, and the hot tub is still sick, so I will be whining with you!!

Those steaks sound super yummy. I had a medium-rare 96% lean hamburger w/ grilled onions and reduced fat blue cheese, and an easy mac.

Hope everyone has a great and skinny night!

i usually do weights more than cardio, but i've just missed those classes lately. so i know i'm gonna be sore!

in case anyone's wondering, the steaks were very good! i didn't use any sauce on mine! ray just took some olive oil and drizzled it over them, then crushed some garlic and got some rosemary from our backyard and sort of rubbed the garlic and rosemary in. he said he also put a little bit of sea salt on them. then he put them in the fridge overnight with all that stuff to marinate, then grilled them today! i think mine was somewhere around 400 calories and i had it with broccoli (didn't feel like making the salad!). so it was a relatively low-calorie dinner. i had a 220 calorie smart ones brownie for dessert though! :love:

[ThinkTink75]

Im baaaaccckk!

Just started my TR so visit please!

And I lost 2 lbs in WDW and Rob lost 4!

We did our best to eat healthy lunches and constantly checked the pedometer (until I lost it at least)....

Our 2nd day we walked about 6 miles
Our 3rd day we walked 7 miles
Our 4th day we walked 5 miles
Our 5th day we walked about 5 miles
Our 6th day we walked almost 7
and that was the day that I lost the pedometer so I dont know if we walked more that day or what we walked our last day (I didnt record our first day)

Here's hoping I can stay in the healthy spirit at home!

:banana:

[the Fidge]

OK I did it ! I joined the YMCA here and now I will just have to show up! LOL !

I asked DH to go walking iwth me after dinner and he said he would. I hope he joins me. I know it sounds silly but I am very uncomforatble lately within my own skin and my shame is getting the better of me. I do not wnat to leave the house due to my weight. I am very unhappy with my failure to just do what I need to be doing.

Why is this so hard??? Its nonsense! This is so commonsnse

[HockeyKat]

Oh Fidge... :hug: . I know exactly how you feel. At my heaviest I wanted to hibernate in my PJs and never ever leave the house... I was so ashamed.

One step at a time... congrats for joining the YMCA!! We will be here for you no matter what. Jump right on up here on the wagon, we can do this together!

[punkin413]

Im baaaaccckk!



WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!! :flower3: and congrats on the weight loss.....that's amazing! hope you had a blast. i'm looking forward to reading about it. by the way, not to plug myself, my i started a new pre-trippie....link's down below!

OK I did it ! I joined the YMCA here and now I will just have to show up! LOL !

I asked DH to go walking iwth me after dinner and he said he would. I hope he joins me. I know it sounds silly but I am very uncomforatble lately within my own skin and my shame is getting the better of me. I do not wnat to leave the house due to my weight. I am very unhappy with my failure to just do what I need to be doing.

Why is this so hard??? Its nonsense! This is so commonsnse

YOU CAN DO IT FIDGE!!!!!!!!!!! we're all here for you. just get your head in the right place and the rest is a piece of low-fat cake!!! :thumbsup2

[aries1980]

need motivation.... i feel like ive fallen in the plateau zone and cant get out!!!!!!!!!!!!

[punkin413]

need motivation.... i feel like ive fallen in the plateau zone and cant get out!!!!!!!!!!!!

take fidgie's hand and hop back on this wagon, girlie!!!! :goodvibes

[aries1980]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/barcodedisneyfreak.jpg

i found this for you LYNDA


and thanks punkin

[Disneyfreak92]

Just wanted to remember to say how gorgeous those pics were! Could we see any of the front?

Ask and you shall receive. I am still working on them, but here's a couple more to hold you over. ;)

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179212999-L.jpg http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213062-L.jpg

The bride and me!
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213261-L.jpg

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213513-L.jpg

The cake - made by my mom! :goodvibes
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213963-L-1.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb317/rumblytumbly_bucket/barcodedisneyfreak.jpg

i found this for you LYNDA

Thanks! :)

[AnnNan]

wonderful pics, Lynda, as usual! and your mom's talented too!

Heather, I can't believe it's time to get back to school. Hope tomorrow goes well.

My trainer measured tonight. I lost 4 1/4 inches but still haven't lost anymore pounds. I can't be upset because I can tell I'm smaller, but I would still like to actually lose weight!

Just keep slimmin'!

'Night, everybody!

[pigget74]

Ask and you shall receive. I am still working on them, but here's a couple more to hold you over. ;)

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179212999-L.jpg http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213062-L.jpg

The bride and me!
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213261-L.jpg

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213513-L.jpg

The cake - made by my mom! :goodvibes
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213963-L-1.jpg



Thanks! :)
Those are awesome--I love the one of the flowers and candles. THe cake looks so yummy,
OK I did it ! I joined the YMCA here and now I will just have to show up! LOL !


Way to go on joining the Y. I so understand not feeling comfy in your own skin :hug:
Im baaaaccckk!

Just started my TR so visit please!

And I lost 2 lbs in WDW and Rob lost 4!

We did our best to eat healthy lunches and constantly checked the pedometer (until I lost it at least)....

Our 2nd day we walked about 6 miles
Our 3rd day we walked 7 miles
Our 4th day we walked 5 miles
Our 5th day we walked about 5 miles
Our 6th day we walked almost 7
and that was the day that I lost the pedometer so I dont know if we walked more that day or what we walked our last day (I didnt record our first day)

Here's hoping I can stay in the healthy spirit at home!

:banana:

You did a whole lot of walking--I always wanted to take one of those with me and forgot to get one everytime that we went. Glad that you had a great time.



Joshua woke at 3:30 screaming out MOMMY OUT!!! This is so not like him. Usually he is down by 8 and up around 6:30. SO I put him in the bed with us which we never do and we lasted until 4:30--now we are watching NEMO~~ Hope that everyone has a great and skinny day.

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE! :sunny:

Just a coupla things......

FIDGE!!!....None of that stinkin thinkin from one of my favorite girls! I think it's awsome that you joined the Y! I actually find that the more I exercise, the more I WANT to exercise. If you can drag yourself on over there the first few times, then before you know it you'll be doing 4 classes a day like Dene! :laughing: If you have to eat at night, eat a bowl of cereal or something. No snack cakes! YOU CAN DO THIS! YOU DESERVE IT! :hug: :hug: :hug:

HEATHER....Great news about Ryan and Bruce! Have fun at school! I forgot to say yesterday what a bummer about the house?! Did they really have to bust up the entire tile floor???

LYNDA!!!...Your friend is adorable! What a beautiful bride! And yo mama really knows how to bake a cake! That would be my ideal wedding cake....simple and elegant. It's awesome!

MEL! .....Welcome back! Gotta get over and catch up at your trip report!

EVERYBODY......... :wave2:

Have a wonderful day!

[DisneyPrncess]

Just watched BB...won't give anything away yet in case you all haven't seen it but I will say this:

If Amber cries one more time, I'm going to scream. Seriously. What is the deal with her? Does she have a glandular problem? A hormonal imbalance? Who cries that much? AHHHHHHH!

That is all :rolleyes1

I agree with you, its getting really annoying. She may be emotional but this is too much. Although, llike most reality shows- maybe they are just doing a good job with the editing?? Sometimes that happens and makes the person look bad- but none the less, she still needs to give it up. Everytime i look at her, even if shes NOT crying she looks like shes about to!! UGH!!

[dance2874]

Well the thing is he told me he loved EPCOT and it was his favorite park before our first date (and before I went on my "I love WDW" tirade)...and when I casually mentioned that it would be fun for us all to go, he agreed (And I mean casual...like "we should all go" said in excitement). Which is why I considered asking him. I just don't know how his school stuff is going so I don't want to burden him. He got his only final out of the way tonight. Progress Reports should be about done. He is working on his 2nd research. Sorry, I'm listing his to-do list. :laughing: I have to head down there myself tomorrow to work on somethings so I'll see what kind of vibe I'm getting. I did just check rooms for the heck of it to see if anything is available and there are rooms so that won't be an issue. I have an AP. He could get a 1 day FL Res pass.

But there I go, getting ahead of myself. He did say he likes spontaneity though. Even though planning it a week in advance isn't so spontaneous. :rolleyes1
He already passed the test!!! I hope things slow down enough for him to join you. That would be very fun.

Today was my official last day of summer. Teachers head back to work in the morning and the kids start Tuesday. Did last minute school shopping for the kids since the painter was here and then we took them to get some more clothes tonight. I have to be at work by 7:45 in the morning to start meetings :rolleyes1. Will check in the morning. Have a good night everyone.
Good luck today! I cant believe you guys are back to school already. They arent starting here until Sept this year.

Just watched BB...won't give anything away yet in case you all haven't seen it but I will say this:

If Amber cries one more time, I'm going to scream. Seriously. What is the deal with her? Does she have a glandular problem? A hormonal imbalance? Who cries that much? AHHHHHHH!

That is all :rolleyes1
I have counted and so far there has only been ONE episode whre she didnt cry! ONE!! She is a nut job.

by the way, i know some of us have shared how we hate trying on jeans because of the way they're made these days - straight as an arrow! so if you have a big backside and a small waist you can't get anything to look right on you. well, i just wanted to share that i found some jeans today that fit me soooo good. i got them at maurice's and the style is called the sophia boot cut. i think they were like $26!!! :thumbsup2 i desparately needed some new jeans because i don't have a single pair that fit me. we're going to see john mayer sunday night and since i'm not yet really comfortable in shorts to "dress up" in and the other clothes that fit me are my work clothes, i wanted some new jeans to wear. if you have the problem i have with the waist hanging off your back when the jeans fit your butt, find out if you have a maurice's nearby and check them out! oh, and the best part....i got a 7/8! :woohoo: they're kinda snug but jeans always stretch once you wear them for like an hour, so i wanted to account for that.
Yay! A 7/8, That is fantastic!

OK I did it ! I joined the YMCA here and now I will just have to show up! LOL !

You can do it Fidge. Our Y has so may classes you are bound to find soemthing to get you there each week, and the more you go the more you will want to go. Shoot for 2 times a week to start off, then up it each week to a bit to longer or more times each week.

Im baaaaccckk!
And I lost 2 lbs in WDW and Rob lost 4!

WOW, that is great! Welcome home!!

Ask and you shall receive. I am still working on them, but here's a couple more to hold you over. ;)

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179212999-L.jpg http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213062-L.jpg

The bride and me!
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213261-L.jpg

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213513-L.jpg

The cake - made by my mom! :goodvibes
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213963-L-1.jpg



Thanks! :)
Those are so pretty! And you moms cake looks so good too!
(secretly a bit jealous I was not a skinny bride who got to wear anything so form fitting :rolleyes1 )

[WI_DisneyFan]

Just watched BB...won't give anything away yet in case you all haven't seen it but I will say this:

If Amber cries one more time, I'm going to scream. Seriously. What is the deal with her? Does she have a glandular problem? A hormonal imbalance? Who cries that much? AHHHHHHH!

That is all :rolleyes1
I KNOW!!! She is so gee-golly annoying, that I think she is my least favorite person in the house. What was up with her balling after the veto competition? Ok, I can understand you don't like/agree with what Dustin did, but come on! To be brought to tears by that?!? It is just making me sick.

[punkin413]

The bride and me!
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213261-L.jpg
The cake - made by my mom! :goodvibes
http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213963-L-1.jpg


you look so cute! i have that same necklace. and wow.....your mom's a talented lady too!!!

My trainer measured tonight. I lost 4 1/4 inches but still haven't lost anymore pounds. I can't be upset because I can tell I'm smaller, but I would still like to actually lose weight!

if you're doing any weight training at all, it may just be that you're gaining muscle and losing fat.....and that's a good thing! anna (my BF/trainer) tells me that muscle weighs almost twice as much as fat. keep it up....i'm sure the weight will eventually start falling off too.

I KNOW!!! She is so gee-golly annoying, that I think she is my least favorite person in the house. What was up with her balling after the veto competition? Ok, I can understand you don't like/agree with what Dustin did, but come on! To be brought to tears by that?!? It is just making me sick.

the girl needs some zoloft or something. and did you hear what she said last night about jen? she was talking to dustin and saying something about how jen was crying so everyone would feel sorry for her and how she was faking it. um.......YOU should really be talking about ANYONE crying!!!!!!! :eek: i don't like jen and i'm not defending her, but come on! even if amber's tears are real, she cries so much that it's become annoyingly hysterical. she looks like such a fool.

in case anyone's at home, that fan's guide to disneyworld show comes on in 30 minutes on the travel channel. it's so cheesy, but i love it. :laughing:

[Disneyfreak92]

Those are so pretty! And you moms cake looks so good too!
(secretly a bit jealous I was not a skinny bride who got to wear anything so form fitting :rolleyes1 )

Thanks! :) My mom has actually been doing cakes since before I was born. At one time, she actually catered and did cakes full time. She also taught cake decorating classes many years ago.

I'm a bit jealous too. ;) Although, I think I still would have wanted my poofy princess dress! princess:

you look so cute! i have that same necklace. and wow.....your mom's a talented lady too!!!

Thanks! I got that whole outfit for the wedding specifically. I didn't want to wear a skirt, with what I would be doing, so I got black dressy capris, which I wish I had a picture of because I LOVED them! And I had on my new Steve Madden shoes. They are multi-color polka dotted. And I LOVE them too! I was really happy with the whole outfit. I wish I had another wedding to shoot just so I could wear it again. :laughing: Unfortunately we can't wear capris at work, so I can wear everything else, but not the capris. :(

LYNDA!!!...Your friend is adorable! What a beautiful bride! And yo mama really knows how to bake a cake! That would be my ideal wedding cake....simple and elegant. It's awesome!

That was exactly what the bride wanted - simple and elegant! She wanted everything to be like that, and it was, and it was beautiful! :) I'll have to post a pic later of the favors and program because those were really simple, but really nice too.


And this morning when I stepped on the scale I was at the same weight as last Friday, which is great because I had a weekend of not eating so great. I didn't go nuts, and I have been really active, so that must have helped. Now if I can just lose something before this Friday, that would be great!

[UtahMama]

Tiptoeing In....

I SUCK!!!!!!!

UGH! I am seriously sorry for being MIA!!!!!

I've been sewing!! (It's the truth!)

And I've not been the best dieter.

AND!!! I just got a totally b*tchin' tread mill and Total Gym (think Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley) in barter for childcare! I'm excited! Oh, wait, do I have to actually USE them?

P.s. I'm soooo sorry peeps!!! Please forgive meeeeeee. I love you guys!!!


I've learnt how to sew and I'm totally addicted!

McCalls patterns are 99 cents at Hancock today, limit 5!! See? :eek:

[MA pigletfan]

hey everyone :)
just checking in...i have this week off of work so i am on the DIS less..does that make sense??:rolleyes1 oh well..i get my work done between reading and postin! :rotfl:

just an update..i have been working out alot lately, at least 30 min of cardio a day, crunches and some light weight work..i forgot how fun it is to have a work out routine. i am not paying for WW anymore , but am writing down all my food and activity, keeping in the back of my head calories/pts and so on...i also bought a new WW scale so i will weigh myself this friday and next friday will HOPEFULLY be reporting a loss of some fashion!

Off to walk the D O G :) have a great day!

[HockeyKat]

punkin, great job on the 7/8!

Lynda, wonderful pics!

I am swamped yet again so this is a short driveby. Hope everyone has a great day and that I can check in again later!

[denecarter]

Lynda... GREAT pix!

Punkin... Wooo Hoooty on the 7/8!

Harley... Welcome back girl!

Fidge... I :cloud9: the Y... hope you will too!

Dance... Hope you're feeling better!

Wonders... Hope everything works out!

Utah... Limit 5 per TRIP... go in, buy 5, come back a few minutes or an hour later :lmao:

[UtahMama]

Utah... Limit 5 per TRIP... go in, buy 5, come back a few minutes or an hour later :lmao:

I plan on putting on a disguise (like a pony tail and glasses) and going riiiiight back in! I did this at Roberts the other day and even went to the same cashier :cool2: . Misty is my wittness!

Ok, I need to drink WATER! I keep grabbing that new Diep Pepsi MAX (it has MORE caffeine!!!!!) I'm worried about weigh day! :scared: :sad2:

[denecarter]

I plan on putting on a disguise (like a pony tail and glasses) and going riiiiight back in! I did this at Roberts the other day and even went to the same cashier :cool2: . Misty is my wittness!

That's my girl! :rotfl:

[TKDisneylover]

Happy anniversary and :welcome: if I didn't say that already!! I love this place!

Thanks so much!

ED comez up behind Jen and dumpz hiz tea on her... WHAT?? I am zick of hiz bullying anticz... hiz foul mouth in relationzhip to the women in the houze (which I believe iz part of hiz game ztrategy)

What's up with ED? Why is he so consistently rude to people. It's one thing to be honest and open but for goodness sake he doesn't have to purposely be rude:mad:

Thanks, and did you say beach? Sure, I'll do it! :beach:

Yes, we are thinking of renewing our vows in Gulf Shores, Alabama. That's where we are hoping to retire to also. I love the beach!

but what i don't understand about the "playing dumb" thing is that she's the same in the diary room. you'd think if that was an act she'd reveal it in there since none of the hamsters see that. she just bothers me.

DH got creative last night and decided to marinate some strip steaks in rosemary, olive oil and crushed garlic.......i'm off to have some yummy dinner!!! with a salad, of course! ;)

Good point about Jen......

That sounds really good. I'm going to give that marinade a try, thanks for sharing!

If Amber cries one more time, I'm going to scream. Seriously. What is the deal with her? Does she have a glandular problem? A hormonal imbalance? Who cries that much? AHHHHHHH! That is all :rolleyes1

I could not believe last night when she started crying again after the Veto competition. DH & I looked at each other and just thought that woman has got some mental health issues.

by the way, i know some of us have shared how we hate trying on jeans because of the way they're made these days - straight as an arrow! so if you have a big backside and a small waist you can't get anything to look right on you. well, i just wanted to share that i found some jeans today that fit me soooo good. i got them at maurice's and the style is called the sophia boot cut. i think they were like $26!!! :thumbsup2 i desparately needed some new jeans because i don't have a single pair that fit me. we're going to see john mayer sunday night and since i'm not yet really comfortable in shorts to "dress up" in and the other clothes that fit me are my work clothes, i wanted some new jeans to wear. if you have the problem i have with the waist hanging off your back when the jeans fit your butt, find out if you have a maurice's nearby and check them out! oh, and the best part....i got a 7/8! :woohoo: they're kinda snug but jeans always stretch once you wear them for like an hour, so i wanted to account for that.

What a great feeling that must have been for you! Congratulations! I know what you mean about the fit, I have the exact same problem. I watch What Not To Wear and they always say when have that problem that you should get them altered. I'd go broke doing that with every pair of slacks/pants/jeans I bought!! And I just wanted to say, I LOVE JOHN MAYER!!

Im baaaaccckk! Just started my TR so visit please! And I lost 2 lbs in WDW and Rob lost 4!:banana:

Welcome back, I can't wait to read your report! And congratulations on your weight loss! How great to get back from the World and have lost weight!

[TKDisneylover]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!! :bride:

Thank you very much!

[TKDisneylover]

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/179213513-L.jpg


This is such an awesome photo. It could be a wedding greeting card! So cool!

[MJMouse]

Thanks so much!
What's up with ED? Why is he so consistently rude to people. It's one thing to be honest and open but for goodness sake he doesn't have to purposely be rude:mad:

I'm not a Big Brother watcher, so my mind doesn't automatically process "ED" as that guy on that show -- whatever his name is...

However, everytime I see those 2 letters together in a post, I think of a certain commercial with Bob Dole that ran a few years ago... :rotfl2: :rotfl: :happytv: :lmao:

[WI_DisneyFan]

I'm not a Big Brother watcher, so my mind doesn't automatically process "ED" as that guy on that show -- whatever his name is...

However, everytime I see those 2 letters together in a post, I think of a certain commercial with Bob Dole that ran a few years ago... :rotfl2: :rotfl: :happytv: :lmao:
And then when you consider that ED actually stands for Evel Dick, well, that makes it all the more funny!

[spongemommie05]

okay peeps i am totally by passing weigh in on friday last night was my 14th wedding anniversary and we were lucky enough to stay at a bed and breakfast(let's just say they treat you right) i had 4 of the most decedent mint brownies about a thousand calories each:rotfl: and utah mint truffles(Why do they put these things in your room:confused3) (okay wendy lou i know what you are talking about) and for breakfast lets just say i have never had a breakfast like this, cinnamon french toast , homemade sausage alot of fruit(of which i could not eat ).okay i will stop there stop drooling!!!:laughing: it was a theme room it was the kings lodge with a pool table and a 45 inch plasma tv of which we watched movies on all night(Hot Fuzz and the 300..:love: (oh with surround sound it was awesome )well anyways back to reality i have my two nieces here too watch a 4 yr old and 2 month old who needs to be fed plus gotta do the whole fabric store switch a roo with wendy :hippie: :santa: :wizard: pirate: :bride: :cool2: princess: :cheer2: (these are our disguises) :laughing: take care all .

[UtahMama]

All Night you JUST watched movies? ALLLLL NIght???? ;)


Great. Which brings me to MY anniversary on the 3rd. Since we've had a rocky year, I'm having a weird time thinking of this day. I'm troubled and wanting to snack to help me!!!! popcorn:: < like THIS? (with real butter, not I Can't Believe It's-snot Butter Spray) I reeeeeeeally want to be a good wife. I'm just not!

[Disneyfreak92]

WENDY - I've been wondering about you! Glad you are making an appearance. :) We've missed ya! Good luck with your in cognito fabric purchases! :laughing:


And thanks for all the nice comments on my photos! :) The one of the candles was done with a filter I have that makes the light do that. I LOVE it!

[DisneyObsession]

Hi All!

Lynda...I :love: your pics! (I even made the centerpiece pic my background here at work!) (My co-worker made me get rid of the zebra butts! It freaked her out!:scared1: ):rotfl2:

Wendy & Misty...Did you get tons of patterns??? I haven't sewn in so long and now you have me wanting to start again. Maybe I should find a sewing project for Christmas presents for co-workers...hmmmm.:confused: Any suggestions??

DD's wedding is 17 days away! I am waiting for the tulle circles to come in so I can make her favors. They are votive cups with etched hearts and matches with their names & wedding date which will be in burgandy tulle, tied with silver ribbon. (Matchbooks are silver as well, with burgandy writing.) Then I have to work on the centerpieces. I know they will be candles with ivy, but not sure what I am doing yet. I really need to figure that out! I think I'll do some web searching for ideas. Anyone on here have centerpiece ideas???

Disney trip is getting closer as well. I am planning on making ADR's at Sci-Fi for lunch one day. Before i can though, I need to plan the parks. I have 3 friend who are "along for the ride", so they'll do whatever my other friend and I plan. I :love: being in charge!!! :thumbsup2

[pixie dust 112]

okay peeps i am totally by passing weigh in on friday last night was my 14th wedding anniversary and we were lucky enough to stay at a bed and breakfast(let's just say they treat you right) i had 4 of the most decedent mint brownies about a thousand calories each:rotfl: and utah mint truffles(Why do they put these things in your room:confused3) (okay wendy lou i know what you are talking about) and for breakfast lets just say i have never had a breakfast like this, cinnamon french toast , homemade sausage alot of fruit(of which i could not eat ).okay i will stop there stop drooling!!!:laughing: it was a theme room it was the kings lodge with a pool table and a 45 inch plasma tv of which we watched movies on all night(Hot Fuzz and the 300..:love: (oh with surround sound it was awesome )well anyways back to reality i have my two nieces here too watch a 4 yr old and 2 month old who needs to be fed plus gotta do the whole fabric store switch a roo with wendy :hippie: :santa: :wizard: pirate: :bride: :cool2: princess: :cheer2: (these are our disguises) :laughing: take care all .
Happy ANniversary!:woohoo:
All Night you JUST watched movies? ALLLLL NIght???? ;)


Great. Which brings me to MY anniversary on the 3rd. Since we've had a rocky year, I'm having a weird time thinking of this day. I'm troubled and wanting to snack to help me!!!! popcorn:: < like THIS? (with real butter, not I Can't Believe It's-snot Butter Spray) I reeeeeeeally want to be a good wife. I'm just not!

:hug: :flower3:

WENDY - I've been wondering about you! Glad you are making an appearance. :) We've missed ya! Good luck with your in cognito fabric purchases! :laughing:


And thanks for all the nice comments on my photos! :) The one of the candles was done with a filter I have that makes the light do that. I LOVE it!

I loved your pictures! Tell Mom the cake looked so wonderful that I licked the screen on my laptop (no calories)!

[pixie dust 112]

Hi All!

Lynda...I :love: your pics! (I even made the centerpiece pic my background here at work!) (My co-worker made me get rid of the zebra butts! It freaked her out!:scared1: ):rotfl2:

Wendy & Misty...Did you get tons of patterns??? I haven't sewn in so long and now you have me wanting to start again. Maybe I should find a sewing project for Christmas presents for co-workers...hmmmm.:confused: Any suggestions??

DD's wedding is 17 days away! I am waiting for the tulle circles to come in so I can make her favors. They are votive cups with etched hearts and matches with their names & wedding date which will be in burgandy tulle, tied with silver ribbon. (Matchbooks are silver as well, with burgandy writing.) Then I have to work on the centerpieces. I know they will be candles with ivy, but not sure what I am doing yet. I really need to figure that out! I think I'll do some web searching for ideas. Anyone on here have centerpiece ideas???

Disney trip is getting closer as well. I am planning on making ADR's at Sci-Fi for lunch one day. Before i can though, I need to plan the parks. I have 3 friend who are "along for the ride", so they'll do whatever my other friend and I plan. I :love: being in charge!!! :thumbsup2

I love Burgandy and SIlver! THE favors sound beautiful!

[dance2874]

Tiptoeing In....

I SUCK!!!!!!!

UGH! I am seriously sorry for being MIA!!!!!

I've been sewing!! (It's the truth!)

And I've not been the best dieter.

AND!!! I just got a totally b*tchin' tread mill and Total Gym (think Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley) in barter for childcare! I'm excited! Oh, wait, do I have to actually USE them?

P.s. I'm soooo sorry peeps!!! Please forgive meeeeeee. I love you guys!!!


I've learnt how to sew and I'm totally addicted!

McCalls patterns are 99 cents at Hancock today, limit 5!! See? :eek:

She's back!! We missed you. And thanks for the tip on Hancock. I have been wanting to head over there for a few weeks now, and Iguess I will have to go today! I dont sew, but my mom does...so if I get the patterns and fabric maybe she will take pity on me and help me try to learn. (or secretly hope she will just do it for me!) She got me a sewing machine a few yrs ago and I have yet to figure out how to thread it even.:sad2:

[pigget74]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE! :sunny:

Just a coupla things......

HEATHER....Great news about Ryan and Bruce! Have fun at school! I forgot to say yesterday what a bummer about the house?! Did they really have to bust up the entire tile floor???

Have a wonderful day!

They had to bust up about 100 square feet of tile--I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but the cost was. I will get you guys a picture when I have a minute. The way it turned out I am ok with, but since I am so OCD and did not have control over the situation I think that was the hard thing.

[Wonders10]

Hey everyone...

I got my grade today for Clinic...a high B+. Decent and I have steadily improved the actual percentage since I first started Clinic, but darn't, I was kinda hoping for an A. So close, yet so far away. Oh well...at least I didn't fail and get kicked out of the program like 2 girls were :rolleyes1

I wore this really super cute plum colored dress today from the Gap. I got it over the weekend. It's casual but still nice, kind of a baby doll style without making you look preggo, low V-neck, short cap sleeves. Anyway, when A. and I had an alone moment, he told me I looked really nice today. :cloud9:

He said that he is still kinda busy even though its only Wednesday and I can see that he is actually getting stuff done. Anyway, he said maybe we'll get together some night next week after our class. But then he said how about this Friday? Or Thursday? So it looks like we might have a mini date. Although I'm gonna try my darndest to get him to do it on Friday. He works late Thursdays and then has to work in the a.m. Friday so I figured it would be an early night. I have to head to school tomorrow to finalize everything for my clients (woo hoo!) so I will chat with him about it then. Silly but send pixie dust that we get to go on a real date soon!

Hope you all had a great day today! It's hump day...half way to the weekend! :cutie:

[denecarter]

Anyway, he said maybe we'll get together some night next week after our class. But then he said how about this Friday? Or Thursday? So it looks like we might have a mini date. Although I'm gonna try my darndest to get him to do it on Friday. He works late Thursdays and then has to work in the a.m. Friday so I figured it would be an early night. I have to head to school tomorrow to finalize everything for my clients (woo hoo!) so I will chat with him about it then. Silly but send pixie dust that we get to go on a real date soon!

pixiedust:

What is it with guys who can't just pick a simple day and time for a date? Or who can't send a simple, short e-mail once & a while? :confused3 (Sorry, personal rant... nothing to do with A. :rolleyes: )

[Wonders10]

pixiedust:

What is it with guys who can't just pick a simple day and time for a date? Or who can't send a simple, short e-mail once & a while? :confused3 (Sorry, personal rant... nothing to do with A. :rolleyes: )


I know...I totally understand though. In a matter of 10 minutes, he listed 3 different times for us to go out. The good news is he seems like he definitely wants to, but who knows if we would actually have time to seriously date. I'm willing to make time, but a date once a month with the guy isn't gonna cut it for me. Then he said that he will probably be working on some stuff all the way through to next week because his supervisor is out of town (but duh...if she is out of town, he won't really be able to work on it. He won't have her feedback to make revisions :confused3 )

I've decided that I'm going to just be assertive and tell him when we're going out and what we're doing (in a cute flirty way of course). I know once we start hanging out, he will totally forget about school ;)

[Wonders10]

Hey...has anyone heard from Eventer/Tara? She usually posts at least once a day...

Wasn't she supposed to go to the Dr. sometime this week?

Just worried and wondering :flower3:

[dance2874]

Hey...has anyone heard from Eventer/Tara? She usually posts at least once a day...

Wasn't she supposed to go to the Dr. sometime this week?

Just worried and wondering :flower3:

She goes tomorrow I believe. I think she is just busy with other stuff right now.

[Eventer98]

Hey...has anyone heard from Eventer/Tara? She usually posts at least once a day...

Wasn't she supposed to go to the Dr. sometime this week?

Just worried and wondering :flower3:

Sorry....I'm here. Lurking. Haven't had much to add. Stressed about my Dr's appt tomorrow. Scared actually. Luckily it's early.

Have also been running around dealing with a**hole car salesmen to try and replace DH's car. Found out he is paying $175 more a month then a thought..no wonder he didn't want me to do the bills when we got married!! :headache: We think we found something, a used 07 Uplander. He is upset to get rid of his Xterra but we will be saving $100 a month and gaining a more practical car.

I also found out my best friend may bail on the plans we made to go to WDW next Aug. Grr. I had a feeling she would do this. DH and I are just disappointed. We can still go of course but he was looking fwd. to golfing with my friend's husband.

So that's that. I will check in after my appt. tomorrow..probably around 11am. Keep your fingers crossed that all is well please! :wizard:

[the Fidge]

Evening all!

Dance, Melinda, Kat,Dene, Lynda, Punkin , Aries and Pigget A huge thank you!

I like the idea of 2x a week to start with so that way its not too overwhelming! Punkin please make that piece of cake a chocolate one!

Thank you for understanding who much this weight issue is messing with me. If I shared how badly this was affecting me some folks would look and say, so lose some weight! UHH DUH!

Tonight went well, I had a big dinner with a huge salad and wrapped the rest of tomorow. I went food shopping and boys those new oreo thingys were screaming at me across the store! So I picked up some special k for my late night urges if needed, and alot of fresh fruits and veggies.

Dh walked the front lawn with me tongiht oh well.

Tonight if I get up and wnat a snack I think I will pop down here and get on here and type instead!

I wnated to thank you all and know that what you say really does affect me in a postive way!

Dene you know I thought of your success with YMCa when I made that decision. Sadly though there is no hunky trainers no pool either. SOme old lady will come and meet me Friday night and go over the wquipment due to some injuries I really need to be mindful of what impact my body will take. You know how concerned I am especailly while holding those oreos in my hand!

I left them in the store!

SO the food addict that I am I have to dash as I am misssing Top chef and Monday nights is Hells Kitchen can you tell I may have my mind on food??

Emerial made some nice salads tongith though so its all good!

[dance2874]

Sorry....I'm here. Lurking. Haven't had much to add. Stressed about my Dr's appt tomorrow. Scared actually. Luckily it's early.

Have also been running around dealing with a**hole car salesmen to try and replace DH's car. Found out he is paying $175 more a month then a thought..no wonder he didn't want me to do the bills when we got married!! :headache: We think we found something, a used 07 Uplander. He is upset to get rid of his Xterra but we will be saving $100 a month and gaining a more practical car.

I also found out my best friend may bail on the plans we made to go to WDW next Aug. Grr. I had a feeling she would do this. DH and I are just disappointed. We can still go of course but he was looking fwd. to golfing with my friend's husband.

So that's that. I will check in after my appt. tomorrow..probably around 11am. Keep your fingers crossed that all is well please! :wizard:

Didnt mean to answer for you....but I wasnt sure if you were reading or not tonight.

My DH sold my mom a used Uplander and it has been a good car for her. I cant believe he was paying that much more per month! That is a big differene!

I will be thinking of you tomorrow. I am sure it will all be perfect :flower3:

[dance2874]

I left them in the store!


I am so proud of you! :banana: That is a HUGE step. I know the late night urges can be hard to resist, but if the junk isnt there calling to you it is alot easier. I think going online is a much better way to spend your time.

[punkin413]

Have also been running around dealing with a**hole car salesmen to try and replace DH's car.

hmmmmmm.....sounds familiar! hope it all works out.

Keep your fingers crossed that all is well please! :wizard:

i'll be thinking of you guys tomorrow! i'm sure everything is fine. :hug: :flower3:

do we have any minnesota peeps here? i hope no one knows anyone involved in that awful bridge accident. ray has it on CNN right now and an eyewitness says that the bridge was PACKED and tons of cars went in the water. sooooooo awful. :sad2: i hope everyone's families and friends are safe! my thoughts and prayers go out to those people's families.

[pigget74]

hmmmmmm.....sounds familiar! hope it all works out.



i'll be thinking of you guys tomorrow! i'm sure everything is fine. :hug: :flower3:

do we have any minnesota peeps here? i hope no one knows anyone involved in that awful bridge accident. ray has it on CNN right now and an eyewitness says that the bridge was PACKED and tons of cars went in the water. sooooooo awful. :sad2: i hope everyone's families and friends are safe! my thoughts and prayers go out to those people's families.

Just saw this and it is so aweful. Sending prayers as well.

Tara--I am sure that all will go well tomorrow--Please let us know how it goes.

[Wonders10]

Tara - I didn't mean to get all nosy. I just noticed that I hadn't read any posts from you at all recently. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and sending good thoughts your way for your Dr. appt. :goodvibes Let us know how it all goes!

[aries1980]

Balance $0.00......






thats right final payment was made to Disney and its OFFICIAL!!:banana:

[HockeyKat]

Wow, that MN thing... what a tragedy. Read some other news article about a woman leaving her 1 and 4 year old in a hot car all day, then bathing and dressing their bodies, wrapping them in garbage bags, and stuffing them under the sink. I really think some days that the world is going to he**.

Fidge, anytime. Weight struggles aren't easy, regardless of what people think. It is a struggle every day to resist all the temptations the world throws at us. Great job with resisting the oreos and joining the Y!

Eventer, good luck on the dr appt.

aries, congrats!

shannon, good luck on getting the boy to behave.

I am being bad tonight... 3 lite beers and a glass of wine, and I skipped hockey. Did I mention my vice isn't cookies or cake, but alcohol? :laughing: I am still at 1300 cals and I did 30 min on the elliptical trainer and 100 crunches on the ball at lunch, so it is only a mini-splurge. And... the hot tub is fixed!! :yay:

[denecarter]

Yes, it is true. Dene' has yet another date... Dene' didn't have this many dates back in the day. Of course, this is yet another "first date"... who knows... maybe this one will lead to a 2nd date! :lmao:

Quick recap:
Guy 1 - Meet on match.com (I contacted him first). Award winning radio journalist... exchanged some soul-baring emails... thought a "naked picnic" was an appropriate first date... uhhhh, NO! Apparently, his soul was not the only thing he wanted bare.:rolleyes1
Guy 2 - Meet on match.com (he contacted me first). Truck driver... talked on the phone something like 6.5 hours before we meet... likes to go to swap meets, car shows, and antiquing... I don't. Nice guy and all, but not my type... also, a bit aggressive with the kiss goodbye... and NOT a good kisser.:scared:
Guy 3 - Meet on eharmony (we were matched on 29 levels of compatability:laughing: ). Real estate salesman/broker/whatever... man of very few words (very short answers, then asks one or two questions)... or he just isn't into email as his favorite means of communication... either REALLY busy or something because it takes him FOREVER to respond to email... it may be a good thing because I haven't had the chance to say anything I'll regret later (as I did with Guy 1 & Guy 2).

Positive points in Guy 3's favor... he lives an hour or so away from me... I assumed we'd meet for lunch half-way between in Fort Worth somewhere (I left the when and where up to him... he seems to be busier than I am right now). Tonight, I get a message from him... we're going to meet HERE, where I live, in a place on The Square called Stringfellow's... I've never been to Stringfellow's. I don't know if he has or not, but he bothered to find a place to eat here so I wouldn't have to drive to Fort Worth. If it doesn't go well, I can be home in less than 5 minutes... if it does go well, we can wander around the little shops on the square (not my favorite thing to do, but I haven't in years... plus, it is nice neutral territory). :cool2:

[dwheatl]

in case anyone's at home, that fan's guide to disneyworld show comes on in 30 minutes on the travel channel. it's so cheesy, but i love it. :laughing: I've been DVRing all the Disney stuff this week, then watching it when I get home from work. I just watched the behind the scenes one, and still have the fan's guide to go. I think the DL one is on tomorrow, which works for me, because I'm flying back down on Friday (conference first, then DL w/DH on Mon, Tues, and then Wed morning before flying home).

okay peeps i am totally by passing weigh in on friday last night was my 14th wedding anniversary and we were lucky enough to stay at a bed and breakfast(let's just say they treat you right) i had 4 of the most decedent mint brownies about a thousand calories each:rotfl: and utah mint truffles(Why do they put these things in your room:confused3) (okay wendy lou i know what you are talking about) and for breakfast lets just say i have never had a breakfast like this, cinnamon french toast , homemade sausage alot of fruit(of which i could not eat ).okay i will stop there stop drooling!!!:laughing: it was a theme room it was the kings lodge with a pool table and a 45 inch plasma tv of which we watched movies on all night(Hot Fuzz and the 300..:love: (oh with surround sound it was awesome )well anyways back to reality i have my two nieces here too watch a 4 yr old and 2 month old who needs to be fed plus gotta do the whole fabric store switch a roo with wendy :hippie: :santa: :wizard: pirate: :bride: :cool2: princess: :cheer2: (these are our disguises) :laughing: take care all . Happy anniversary. Your disguises had me :lmao:



I've decided that I'm going to just be assertive and tell him when we're going out and what we're doing (in a cute flirty way of course). I know once we start hanging out, he will totally forget about school ;) That worked for me. I asked DH when he was going to ask me out, then found a place he could take me for free. Once I got the ball rolling, he was very considerate and romantic. He was just a little shy and awkward at first. Good luck with A.

Wow, that MN thing... what a tragedy. Read some other news article about a woman leaving her 1 and 4 year old in a hot car all day, then bathing and dressing their bodies, wrapping them in garbage bags, and stuffing them under the sink. I really think some days that the world is going to he**.


I am being bad tonight... 3 lite beers and a glass of wine, and I skipped hockey. Did I mention my vice isn't cookies or cake, but alcohol? :laughing: I am still at 1300 cals and I did 30 min on the elliptical trainer and 100 crunches on the ball at lunch, so it is only a mini-splurge. And... the hot tub is fixed!! :yay:

I feel terrible about the MN tragedy. I really have a fear of bridges since the Loma Prieta earthquake in '89. DD and I were looking at the video and talking about how awful it must be to be in one of the cars left hanging. Prayers for all involved and their families.

Also, Kat, are you eating 1300 and then burning a bunch on the exercise. I'm averaging about 1250 if you subtract the workouts from what I'm eating, and I've been going nowhere for the last couple weeks. I don't know if I need to eat more, less, or just different. I guess at this point I'll just figure it out after the trip.

I'm getting in the hot tub by myself now, since DH is already in L.A. See y'all tomorrow.

[UtahMama]

Balance $0.00......






thats right final payment was made to Disney and its OFFICIAL!!:banana:

Lucky! I still owe a little! EEEEK!

Aries!!! Thank YOU!!!!! :hug: I totally LOVE the thing ;) you sent! You are the best and I really appreciate all the extra you do all the time! I cannot wait to see you again :yay: :yay: :yay:


So. I haven't gotten a recipe scrapbook in months! What's UP????
My pages are ready to insert and send!

[jcchicago]

Why in the world am I only finding this thread NOW? I'm saved!

[denecarter]

Why in the world am I only finding this thread NOW? I'm saved!

Welcome aboard! :dance3: Always good to have a new Peep around... can't have too many Peeps!

[pigget74]

Yes, it is true. Dene' has yet another date... Dene' didn't have this many dates back in the day. Of course, this is yet another "first date"... who knows... maybe this one will lead to a 2nd date! :lmao:

Quick recap:
Guy 1 - Meet on match.com (I contacted him first). Award winning radio journalist... exchanged some soul-baring emails... thought a "naked picnic" was an appropriate first date... uhhhh, NO! Apparently, his soul was not the only thing he wanted bare.:rolleyes1
Guy 2 - Meet on match.com (he contacted me first). Truck driver... talked on the phone something like 6.5 hours before we meet... likes to go to swap meets, car shows, and antiquing... I don't. Nice guy and all, but not my type... also, a bit aggressive with the kiss goodbye... and NOT a good kisser.:scared:
Guy 3 - Meet on eharmony (we were matched on 29 levels of compatability:laughing: ). Real estate salesman/broker/whatever... man of very few words (very short answers, then asks one or two questions)... or he just isn't into email as his favorite means of communication... either REALLY busy or something because it takes him FOREVER to respond to email... it may be a good thing because I haven't had the chance to say anything I'll regret later (as I did with Guy 1 & Guy 2).

Positive points in Guy 3's favor... he lives an hour or so away from me... I assumed we'd meet for lunch half-way between in Fort Worth somewhere (I left the when and where up to him... he seems to be busier than I am right now). Tonight, I get a message from him... we're going to meet HERE, where I live, in a place on The Square called Stringfellow's... I've never been to Stringfellow's. I don't know if he has or not, but he bothered to find a place to eat here so I wouldn't have to drive to Fort Worth. If it doesn't go well, I can be home in less than 5 minutes... if it does go well, we can wander around the little shops on the square (not my favorite thing to do, but I haven't in years... plus, it is nice neutral territory). :cool2:
:thumbsup2 Hope everything goes well.
Why in the world am I only finding this thread NOW? I'm saved!

WELCOME!!1 Weigh in on Friday. Post in bold how much gain or lost.

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE! :sunny:

TARA....Everything will be fine today. :hug: Prayers for you. :hug:

DENE....Isn't Stringfellows that new nudist restaurant? :laughing: Just kidding! Hope this guy's a winner!

ARIES!....Way to go! I'm about to plunge myself into Disney debt again! :sad2:

CHICAGO....:welcome: Where have you been? We've been waiting! :confused3

EVERYBODY ELSE.....:wave2:

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

[denecarter]

DENE....Isn't Stringfellows that new nudist restaurant? :laughing: Just kidding! Hope this guy's a winner!


:rolleyes1 I am NEVER gonna live that down. Every once in a while, Jay will send me a text message asking where he can find a good nude beach, etc. And right after my date with Guy 2, Jay sent a message asking if anybody was naked yet. And my friend Beth just got back from Michigan, where she bought me a t-shirt she saw in a bar... that said "Somebody's got to get naked" :rolleyes:

[Disneyfreak92]

Why in the world am I only finding this thread NOW? I'm saved!

Welcome! :) There a few Illinois Peeps here. I'm in central Illinois myself.

[WI_DisneyFan]

Balance $0.00......

thats right final payment was made to Disney and its OFFICIAL!!:banana:
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I paid mine off a few weeks ago. The money was sitting in savings collecting interest, but I figured I had better send it off because I tend to biff on these sorts of things; and I didn't want this to be one of those times where I am scrambling at the 46-day mark to get the thing paid off.

Yes, it is true. Dene' has yet another date... Dene' didn't have this many dates back in the day. Of course, this is yet another "first date"... who knows... maybe this one will lead to a 2nd date! :lmao:
Good luck! And be sure to keep us posted!

Why in the world am I only finding this thread NOW? I'm saved!
Welcome! As someone mentioned before, we weigh in on Friday's. You don't have to post your weight, just how much you have gained or lost (or stayed the same) since the previous Friday. Be sure to post in big, bright numbers so the person recording the weights can spot it easily. This is a great group, so jump right in and start chatting away!

[majicintheair]

Hello everyone! Sometimes it's hard to find something to say when your a newcomer, but I really enjoy keeping up with all the happenings. I had to take my DH to the emergency room Monday evening. He was untangeling a wire from the blades of a tractor when one of the blades conked him on the head. It must have weighed about 10 pounds. (the blade, not his head) Lucky for him he is very hardheaded, and only needed 10 staples to close up the wound. This happened right as I was taking dinner off of the grill, (my first time EVER cooking on the grill). I had made some greek "kefta rolls" from a recipe I had seen on the news, and had finally trying grilling vegetables, (which by the way turned out REALLY good, asparagus and squash, it was so easy!) and I had just enough time to take the food off, have my DD cover them with tinfoil and race out the door. The entire way to the hospital he was trying to convince me to just stop and get some "nuskin" which is kind of like a skin super glue, that it wasn't that bad, I could just fix him up and he'd be fine. Yes Dear, just wipe the blood off and let me drive. Men! :confused3 The hospital visit went quick, but I'm embarrased to admit, my mind kept thinking of food. And now that something unexpected had happened to prevent me from eating a "diet dinner" and Sunday was my cheat day anyway, and today was only Monday, and I was stressed out, what would it hurt to go home and crash my diet? Surely I could write myself a pass for tonight? I really thought I was going to. He was really doing o.k., cracking jokes with the docter and nurses, so my mind was thinking of dinner. Why I am like this I don't know. It seems that I am always looking for an excuse to eat. And I don't mean eat, as in provide fuel for my body, I mean EAT, like break out the oreos and the cheetos, give me some ice cream, something that I have been denying myself. JUNK people, that's what I wanted. Sitting here 3 days later, it's hard for me to right that. It just seems so stupid and pointless, to waste that much energy on thinking of food. I will say though, that I went home and ate ALL of the squash, some asaparagus, and a couple of kefta rolls (which are kind of like a spicy meat loaf with no carbs, pretty good;) ) and was able to convince myself that was enough. That and honestly, I don't want to post a gain on Friday. I'm still not exercising as much as I should, or as much as I want to, but I am trying. I have done 300 crunches this week, and some toning. (thanks for the sparkpeople tip, thier exercises are great! It helps to be able to see people perform them, instead of just a picture of what the exercise is supposed to look like) Also yesterday was DD's 15th Bday and I HAD NO CAKE! Well, I only bought a mini this year, because only her and my DS are going to eat it. My DH is not big on sweets. (I'm big enough on them for both of us, thank you:angel: ) I am determined to stuff them both with cake over the next couple of days, and not to eat ANY of it. Then, whatever's left, I will throw it out!! It makes me feel better to just write that. Like I mean it. This will be my first birthday that there is cake in the house and I am not eating it. :woohoo: Maybe I'll freeze a piece and eat it on my 1 cheat day. (my cheat days used to drift into 2,3,or sometimes even 4 days, when you start, it's hard to stop:sad2: .) I just wanted to check in, and say thanks for being here. It's about motivation. :banana: DENECARTER: good luck on #3! !I hope you have a great time! (I am really wondering about the story behind #1, not worrying about #1's behind,:scared: just his story...)popcorn::

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hello everyone! Sometimes it's hard to find something to say when your a newcomer, but I really enjoy keeping up with all the happenings. I had to take my DH to the emergency room Monday evening. He was untangeling a wire from the blades of a tractor when one of the blades conked him on the head. It must have weighed about 10 pounds. (the blade, not his head) Lucky for him he is very hardheaded, and only needed 10 staples to close up the wound. This happened right as I was taking dinner off of the grill, (my first time EVER cooking on the grill). I had made some greek "kefta rolls" from a recipe I had seen on the news, and had finally trying grilling vegetables, (which by the way turned out REALLY good, asparagus and squash, it was so easy!) and I had just enough time to take the food off, have my DD cover them with tinfoil and race out the door. The entire way to the hospital he was trying to convince me to just stop and get some "nuskin" which is kind of like a skin super glue, that it wasn't that bad, I could just fix him up and he'd be fine. Yes Dear, just wipe the blood off and let me drive. Men! :confused3 The hospital visit went quick, but I'm embarrased to admit, my mind kept thinking of food. And now that something unexpected had happened to prevent me from eating a "diet dinner" and Sunday was my cheat day anyway, and today was only Monday, and I was stressed out, what would it hurt to go home and crash my diet? Surely I could write myself a pass for tonight? I really thought I was going to. He was really doing o.k., cracking jokes with the docter and nurses, so my mind was thinking of dinner. Why I am like this I don't know. It seems that I am always looking for an excuse to eat. And I don't mean eat, as in provide fuel for my body, I mean EAT, like break out the oreos and the cheetos, give me some ice cream, something that I have been denying myself. JUNK people, that's what I wanted. Sitting here 3 days later, it's hard for me to right that. It just seems so stupid and pointless, to waste that much energy on thinking of food. I will say though, that I went home and ate ALL of the squash, some asaparagus, and a couple of kefta rolls (which are kind of like a spicy meat loaf with no carbs, pretty good;) ) and was able to convince myself that was enough. That and honestly, I don't want to post a gain on Friday. I'm still not exercising as much as I should, or as much as I want to, but I am trying. I have done 300 crunches this week, and some toning. (thanks for the sparkpeople tip, thier exercises are great! It helps to be able to see people perform them, instead of just a picture of what the exercise is supposed to look like) Also yesterday was DD's 15th Bday and I HAD NO CAKE! Well, I only bought a mini this year, because only her and my DS are going to eat it. My DH is not big on sweets. (I'm big enough on them for both of us, thank you:angel: ) I am determined to stuff them both with cake over the next couple of days, and not to eat ANY of it. Then, whatever's left, I will throw it out!! It makes me feel better to just write that. Like I mean it. This will be my first birthday that there is cake in the house and I am not eating it. :woohoo: Maybe I'll freeze a piece and eat it on my 1 cheat day. (my cheat days used to drift into 2,3,or sometimes even 4 days, when you start, it's hard to stop:sad2: .) I just wanted to check in, and say thanks for being here. It's about motivation. :banana: DENECARTER: good luck on #3! !I hope you have a great time! (I am really wondering about the story behind #1, not worrying about #1's behind,:scared: just his story...)popcorn::
As a man, I will readily admit that I would have been the same way as your husband. "It's just a little blood. I feel fine, honestly." I can't tell you how many times I've said those words. (Ok, I really haven't had to say them that often. But I think I have that tough guy "rub a little dirt on it" mentality, too. It's a guy thing.)

I can totally understand how you like to make excuses to not just eat, but to EAT. I would usually tend to turn a splurge day into a splurge week. I figured, I didn't eat good on Monday, and Tuesday wasn't much better; Wednesday wasn't my best effort, and here I am on Thursday. If I eat healthy today, what good will that do me if I already blew my diet this week? So why not just enjoy all the fatty foods that I love the rest of this week and the weekend, and I'll just promise myself that I'll start fresh on Monday. But unfortunately those splurge weeks would turn into splurge months, and before I knew it my diet had been blown to pieces for a year. And that is pretty much why I need a support group like the DISappearing Peeps.

[harleygirl]

Dene! good luck - so glad you mentioed Jay - i've been wondering about him lately- he still 'trainin' you? and did you ever post pics of the gun show? did i miss it?

hey peeps - good luck to those needign it, hugs for the ones who need it,


i tink i hab a code... my chest feels all stubby and clogged and my node is wunny...:sick:

[UtahMama]

Hello everyone! Sometimes it's hard to find something to say when your a newcomer, but I really enjoy keeping up with all the happenings. I had to take my DH to the emergency room Monday evening. He was untangeling a wire from the blades of a tractor when one of the blades conked him on the head. It must have weighed about 10 pounds. (the blade, not his head) Lucky for him he is very hardheaded, and only needed 10 staples to close up the wound. This happened right as I was taking dinner off of the grill, (my first time EVER cooking on the grill). I had made some greek "kefta rolls" from a recipe I had seen on the news, and had finally trying grilling vegetables, (which by the way turned out REALLY good, asparagus and squash, it was so easy!) and I had just enough time to take the food off, have my DD cover them with tinfoil and race out the door. The entire way to the hospital he was trying to convince me to just stop and get some "nuskin" which is kind of like a skin super glue, that it wasn't that bad, I could just fix him up and he'd be fine. Yes Dear, just wipe the blood off and let me drive. Men! :confused3 The hospital visit went quick, but I'm embarrased to admit, my mind kept thinking of food. And now that something unexpected had happened to prevent me from eating a "diet dinner" and Sunday was my cheat day anyway, and today was only Monday, and I was stressed out, what would it hurt to go home and crash my diet? Surely I could write myself a pass for tonight? I really thought I was going to. He was really doing o.k., cracking jokes with the docter and nurses, so my mind was thinking of dinner. Why I am like this I don't know. It seems that I am always looking for an excuse to eat. And I don't mean eat, as in provide fuel for my body, I mean EAT, like break out the oreos and the cheetos, give me some ice cream, something that I have been denying myself. JUNK people, that's what I wanted. Sitting here 3 days later, it's hard for me to right that. It just seems so stupid and pointless, to waste that much energy on thinking of food. I will say though, that I went home and ate ALL of the squash, some asaparagus, and a couple of kefta rolls (which are kind of like a spicy meat loaf with no carbs, pretty good;) ) and was able to convince myself that was enough. That and honestly, I don't want to post a gain on Friday. I'm still not exercising as much as I should, or as much as I want to, but I am trying. I have done 300 crunches this week, and some toning. (thanks for the sparkpeople tip, thier exercises are great! It helps to be able to see people perform them, instead of just a picture of what the exercise is supposed to look like) Also yesterday was DD's 15th Bday and I HAD NO CAKE! Well, I only bought a mini this year, because only her and my DS are going to eat it. My DH is not big on sweets. (I'm big enough on them for both of us, thank you:angel: ) I am determined to stuff them both with cake over the next couple of days, and not to eat ANY of it. Then, whatever's left, I will throw it out!! It makes me feel better to just write that. Like I mean it. This will be my first birthday that there is cake in the house and I am not eating it. :woohoo: Maybe I'll freeze a piece and eat it on my 1 cheat day. (my cheat days used to drift into 2,3,or sometimes even 4 days, when you start, it's hard to stop:sad2: .) I just wanted to check in, and say thanks for being here. It's about motivation. :banana: DENECARTER: good luck on #3! !I hope you have a great time! (I am really wondering about the story behind #1, not worrying about #1's behind,:scared: just his story...)popcorn::

I'm the same way. I think food in this case was for comfort? I turn to junk (nachos or Cheetos) when totally stressed. Stress trumps logic, usually.

It's ok to go off the wagon sometimes! I don't know you yet, but THIS group is awesome! You'll never feel judged or lectured. We all have been there. This ENTIRE time on this thread has only yielded me a total weight loss of 5-8 pounds depending on the day, but if NOT, I'd be UP 20 pounds. THIS I know.

Welcome!

and Welcome to all the other new faces (fresh meat!)

[UtahMama]

Dene! good luck - so glad you mentioed Jay - i've been wondering about him lately- he still 'trainin' you? and did you ever post pics of the gun show? did i miss it?

hey peeps - good luck to those needign it, hugs for the ones who need it,


i tink i hab a code... my chest feels all stubby and clogged and my node is wunny...:sick:

Feel Better Harley!!!!! :wizard:

Drink some hot tea with honey and chicken noodle soup!!!

[harleygirl]

okay - so a lady was in my office a bit ago- (yes i am stealth posting cuz I really dont feel like working today) and she said she had been losing and doing great on her diet, then all of a sudden she just got hungry. like stayed hungry all the time. her dr said its called rebounding. the fat cells said OK thats enuff, its time to eat and build back up. so could this be the problem that we are suffering? :confused3

she said she's just having to work thru the hunger and try to satisfy herself and eat right and know that the cravings are her body's way of trying to rebound.

just a thought. maybe thats why its so easy to be gungho at first and then we lose our resolve...and the eat fest begins.:idea:

[harleygirl]

Feel Better Harley!!!!! :wizard:

Drink some hot tea with honey and chicken noodle soup!!!

Thanks utah- maybe a back rub from a cute guy would help too:hippie:

[DisneyObsession]

Hello everyone! Sometimes it's hard to find something to say when your a newcomer, but I really enjoy keeping up with all the happenings. I had to take my DH to the emergency room Monday evening. He was untangeling a wire from the blades of a tractor when one of the blades conked him on the head. It must have weighed about 10 pounds. (the blade, not his head) Lucky for him he is very hardheaded, and only needed 10 staples to close up the wound. This happened right as I was taking dinner off of the grill, (my first time EVER cooking on the grill). I had made some greek "kefta rolls" from a recipe I had seen on the news, and had finally trying grilling vegetables, (which by the way turned out REALLY good, asparagus and squash, it was so easy!) and I had just enough time to take the food off, have my DD cover them with tinfoil and race out the door. The entire way to the hospital he was trying to convince me to just stop and get some "nuskin" which is kind of like a skin super glue, that it wasn't that bad, I could just fix him up and he'd be fine. Yes Dear, just wipe the blood off and let me drive. Men! :confused3 The hospital visit went quick, but I'm embarrased to admit, my mind kept thinking of food. And now that something unexpected had happened to prevent me from eating a "diet dinner" and Sunday was my cheat day anyway, and today was only Monday, and I was stressed out, what would it hurt to go home and crash my diet? Surely I could write myself a pass for tonight? I really thought I was going to. He was really doing o.k., cracking jokes with the docter and nurses, so my mind was thinking of dinner. Why I am like this I don't know. It seems that I am always looking for an excuse to eat. And I don't mean eat, as in provide fuel for my body, I mean EAT, like break out the oreos and the cheetos, give me some ice cream, something that I have been denying myself. JUNK people, that's what I wanted. Sitting here 3 days later, it's hard for me to right that. It just seems so stupid and pointless, to waste that much energy on thinking of food. I will say though, that I went home and ate ALL of the squash, some asaparagus, and a couple of kefta rolls (which are kind of like a spicy meat loaf with no carbs, pretty good;) ) and was able to convince myself that was enough. That and honestly, I don't want to post a gain on Friday. I'm still not exercising as much as I should, or as much as I want to, but I am trying. I have done 300 crunches this week, and some toning. (thanks for the sparkpeople tip, thier exercises are great! It helps to be able to see people perform them, instead of just a picture of what the exercise is supposed to look like) Also yesterday was DD's 15th Bday and I HAD NO CAKE! Well, I only bought a mini this year, because only her and my DS are going to eat it. My DH is not big on sweets. (I'm big enough on them for both of us, thank you:angel: ) I am determined to stuff them both with cake over the next couple of days, and not to eat ANY of it. Then, whatever's left, I will throw it out!! It makes me feel better to just write that. Like I mean it. This will be my first birthday that there is cake in the house and I am not eating it. :woohoo: Maybe I'll freeze a piece and eat it on my 1 cheat day. (my cheat days used to drift into 2,3,or sometimes even 4 days, when you start, it's hard to stop:sad2: .) I just wanted to check in, and say thanks for being here. It's about motivation. :banana: DENECARTER: good luck on #3! !I hope you have a great time! (I am really wondering about the story behind #1, not worrying about #1's behind,:scared: just his story...)popcorn::

I always have an excuse for eating...happy, sad, depressed, overjoyed, breathing, Aunt Flo...Wish I could just eat for sustainance (sp) and then stop! :thumbsup2 Now that would be ideal!

Feel Better Harley!!!!! :wizard:

Drink some hot tea with honey and chicken noodle soup!!!

Yeah...what she said! :hug: Feel better Harley!

Thanks utah- maybe a back rub from a cute guy would help too:hippie:

Hmmm...an even better suggestion!!! :banana:

[harleygirl]

i need advice-

i think i want to change careers. i dont know that i was made for accounting. how do i know what i'd be good at?

i luv outdoors. i love adventure. i luv travel. i luv to exercise and feel healthy. i luv animals and motorcycles...but all these things are my hobbies.

how'd you know what kinda career you;d like?

[dance2874]

Hello everyone! Sometimes it's hard to find something to say when your a newcomer, but I really enjoy keeping up with all the happenings. I had to take my DH to the emergency room Monday evening. He was untangeling a wire from the blades of a tractor when one of the blades conked him on the head. It must have weighed about 10 pounds. (the blade, not his head) Lucky for him he is very hardheaded, and only needed 10 staples to close up the wound. This happened right as I was taking dinner off of the grill, (my first time EVER cooking on the grill). I had made some greek "kefta rolls" from a recipe I had seen on the news, and had finally trying grilling vegetables, (which by the way turned out REALLY good, asparagus and squash, it was so easy!) and I had just enough time to take the food off, have my DD cover them with tinfoil and race out the door. The entire way to the hospital he was trying to convince me to just stop and get some "nuskin" which is kind of like a skin super glue, that it wasn't that bad, I could just fix him up and he'd be fine. Yes Dear, just wipe the blood off and let me drive. Men! :confused3 The hospital visit went quick, but I'm embarrased to admit, my mind kept thinking of food. And now that something unexpected had happened to prevent me from eating a "diet dinner" and Sunday was my cheat day anyway, and today was only Monday, and I was stressed out, what would it hurt to go home and crash my diet? Surely I could write myself a pass for tonight? I really thought I was going to. He was really doing o.k., cracking jokes with the docter and nurses, so my mind was thinking of dinner. Why I am like this I don't know. It seems that I am always looking for an excuse to eat. And I don't mean eat, as in provide fuel for my body, I mean EAT, like break out the oreos and the cheetos, give me some ice cream, something that I have been denying myself. JUNK people, that's what I wanted. Sitting here 3 days later, it's hard for me to right that. It just seems so stupid and pointless, to waste that much energy on thinking of food. I will say though, that I went home and ate ALL of the squash, some asaparagus, and a couple of kefta rolls (which are kind of like a spicy meat loaf with no carbs, pretty good;) ) and was able to convince myself that was enough. That and honestly, I don't want to post a gain on Friday. I'm still not exercising as much as I should, or as much as I want to, but I am trying. I have done 300 crunches this week, and some toning. (thanks for the sparkpeople tip, thier exercises are great! It helps to be able to see people perform them, instead of just a picture of what the exercise is supposed to look like) Also yesterday was DD's 15th Bday and I HAD NO CAKE! Well, I only bought a mini this year, because only her and my DS are going to eat it. My DH is not big on sweets. (I'm big enough on them for both of us, thank you:angel: ) I am determined to stuff them both with cake over the next couple of days, and not to eat ANY of it. Then, whatever's left, I will throw it out!! It makes me feel better to just write that. Like I mean it. This will be my first birthday that there is cake in the house and I am not eating it. :woohoo: Maybe I'll freeze a piece and eat it on my 1 cheat day. (my cheat days used to drift into 2,3,or sometimes even 4 days, when you start, it's hard to stop:sad2: .) I just wanted to check in, and say thanks for being here. It's about motivation. :banana: DENECARTER: good luck on #3! !I hope you have a great time! (I am really wondering about the story behind #1, not worrying about #1's behind,:scared: just his story...)popcorn::
WOW! I am glad he is ok.

I am hear you on the EAT thing too. I can pretty much tell myself doing it is ok, that I earned it, that it is just one day...wahetever and then the flood gates open and I cant stop. This thread really helped me. Knowing I had to weigh in and post a gain or loss was a huge motivator.

okay - so a lady was in my office a bit ago- (yes i am stealth posting cuz I really dont feel like working today) and she said she had been losing and doing great on her diet, then all of a sudden she just got hungry. like stayed hungry all the time. her dr said its called rebounding. the fat cells said OK thats enuff, its time to eat and build back up. so could this be the problem that we are suffering? :confused3

she said she's just having to work thru the hunger and try to satisfy herself and eat right and know that the cravings are her body's way of trying to rebound.

just a thought. maybe thats why its so easy to be gungho at first and then we lose our resolve...and the eat fest begins.:idea:
I had that happen too....downright scary actually. I could not feel full no matter what. I had to find ways to trick my mind into thinking I was eating more.


i need advice-

i think i want to change careers. i dont know that i was made for accounting. how do i know what i'd be good at?

i luv outdoors. i love adventure. i luv travel. i luv to exercise and feel healthy. i luv animals and motorcycles...but all these things are my hobbies.

how'd you know what kinda career you;d like?

OK, all those hobbies you love can easily transform themself into a career I think. Outdoors, travel, adventure- I can see you doing travel agency stuff or booking/running adventure tours. Animals- working with the SPCA or a vet? Working at a motorcycle shop...or own one like Dan Conner did :rotfl: I guess my point is, that from the time I was little I always knew dance was going to be a career for me. I would never have a body for a professional career (without surgery at least) and I accepted that fact when I was about 16. But I could teach or own a studio, or a dance store...something. Maybe you just have to think outside the box a little :goodvibes

[TKDisneylover]

okay peeps i am totally by passing weigh in on friday last night was my 14th wedding anniversary and we were lucky enough to stay at a bed and breakfast(let's just say they treat you right) i had 4 of the most decedent mint brownies about a thousand calories each:rotfl: and utah mint truffles(Why do they put these things in your room:confused3)

Just wanted to say:
:banana: :dance3: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!:dance3: :banana:
(We share the same date!:) )

[WI_DisneyFan]

i need advice-

i think i want to change careers. i dont know that i was made for accounting. how do i know what i'd be good at?

i luv outdoors. i love adventure. i luv travel. i luv to exercise and feel healthy. i luv animals and motorcycles...but all these things are my hobbies.

how'd you know what kinda career you;d like?
I think you have the same dilemma that millions of other Americans have, myself included. I don't hate my job, but I also can't picture myself doing it for another 35 years. The advice that I've always heard is to find something that you'd do for free, and then figure out a way to get people to pay you to do it. So for instance, taking a look at your hobbies maybe you'd like to be a travel agent? Or thinking outside the box a bit, maybe you could guide motorcycle trips through Georgia; but instead of staying at hotels you would find a place to pitch a tent for the night. I personally don't have the guts to leave my job to start a whole new career, but there are many nights that I think about it.

[harleygirl]

i think finding the guts to leave is part of the problem- finances is the other part...but i can dream right? and maybe just work to go on vacations...sigh i dont know the answer:) thanks for listening tho:flower3:

[HockeyKat]

Also, Kat, are you eating 1300 and then burning a bunch on the exercise. I'm averaging about 1250 if you subtract the workouts from what I'm eating, and I've been going nowhere for the last couple weeks. I don't know if I need to eat more, less, or just different. I guess at this point I'll just figure it out after the trip.

I'm getting in the hot tub by myself now, since DH is already in L.A. See y'all tomorrow.

Mmm hot tub.

I am eating around 1100-1200 and NOT subtracting for workouts. I try to stay about 1100 to allow for fudging... bites of things, the eventuality that I am probably not as honest in my food journal and/or weighing/measuring as I should be, etc.

I try to eat a LOT of fruits and veggies so I don't feel deprived. Lunch usually contains a HUGE dinner salad with Light-Done-Right Three Cheese Ranch, and a smart ones or lean cuisine that has a full serving of veggies, protein, and is under 200 cals. I try to make sure to have protein at every meal. Bfast has been reduced fat bacon-egg-cheese toaster scrambles or one lean pocket, both are in the 150 cal range.

I often eat a bag of 94% FF popcorn with a bit of butter spray on it at night to cure the munchies. :-)

I have been steadily losing 1-2 lbs per week since February. I allow myself 1-2 cheat days a week, and I do indulge in a glass of wine or a light beer now and again and just count it in my calories.

Why in the world am I only finding this thread NOW? I'm saved!

WELCOME!!!


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Why I am like this I don't know. It seems that I am always looking for an excuse to eat. And I don't mean eat, as in provide fuel for my body, I mean EAT, like break out the oreos and the cheetos, give me some ice cream, something that I have been denying myself. JUNK people, that's what I wanted. Sitting here 3 days later, it's hard for me to right that. It just seems so stupid and pointless, to waste that much energy on thinking of food.
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I just wanted to check in, and say thanks for being here. It's about motivation. :banana:

Please check in daily!! It really helps. And I understand the junk food thing... cheetos, chips, etc are totally my weakness. I find that only having things in the house that are good for me helps... A bag of FF popcorn to replace my chips, a 100-calorie ice cream cup to replace a BOWL of icecream, a 100-calorie pack of cupcakes to replace a box of cupcakes...


I can totally understand how you like to make excuses to not just eat, but to EAT. I would usually tend to turn a splurge day into a splurge week. I figured, I didn't eat good on Monday, and Tuesday wasn't much better; Wednesday wasn't my best effort, and here I am on Thursday. If I eat healthy today, what good will that do me if I already blew my diet this week? So why not just enjoy all the fatty foods that I love the rest of this week and the weekend, and I'll just promise myself that I'll start fresh on Monday. But unfortunately those splurge weeks would turn into splurge months, and before I knew it my diet had been blown to pieces for a year. And that is pretty much why I need a support group like the DISappearing Peeps.

Yup!! You said it better than I ever could.

i need advice-

i think i want to change careers. i dont know that i was made for accounting. how do i know what i'd be good at?

i luv outdoors. i love adventure. i luv travel. i luv to exercise and feel healthy. i luv animals and motorcycles...but all these things are my hobbies.

how'd you know what kinda career you;d like?

I hear ya... I am not cut out to be a computer programmer. However, I like the lifestyle that it affords me so most days I just suck and deal and come to work.


I have good and bads for today. Good is, I weighed in under 180 for the first time in 4 years (yes, bad me, did my pre-weigh). Hopefully that holds for tomorrow! Other good is, I fit into my 12 editor pants and almost wore them, but I felt like I need about 2-3 more lbs or a longer shirt than I had clean to feel comfy in them. Bad is, I wore a white button down shirt today that has a dark green half-sweater that ties about mid-torso over it (think schoolgirl) and my coworkers won't stop teasing me about it. :(

[Disneyfreak92]

i need advice-

i think i want to change careers. i dont know that i was made for accounting. how do i know what i'd be good at?

i luv outdoors. i love adventure. i luv travel. i luv to exercise and feel healthy. i luv animals and motorcycles...but all these things are my hobbies.

how'd you know what kinda career you;d like?

I feel your pain here Harley! For years I knew I wanted to go back to school, and when I finally did, I majored in something because I felt it was "safe", and I still didn't know exactly what I wanted to do. Now I have figured out what I want to do (photography), and I am having to work at it on the side to try to make a business out of it that could actually be profitable and allow me to quit my job. But it feels SO far off! Especially since DH's income fluctuates. Even though he makes a lot more money than I do, mine is the constant. I like the suggestions I've read so far for you, but what do YOU want to do? That's the key. I think someone said find something you'd do for free and figure out how to make money at it. That's kind of what I'm doing. :)

[zigzagzerr]

[QUOTE=DisneyObsession;20073383]I always have an excuse for eating...happy, sad, depressed, overjoyed, breathing, Aunt Flo...Wish I could just eat for sustainance (sp) and then stop! :thumbsup2 Now that would be ideal!
QUOTE]

:lmao: Breathing? As an excuse to eat? I LOVE IT!!!!! :cutie:
I am have a tough week, foodwise. Need to get back on track -- pull me back up on the wagon, guys! (beam me up Scotty!) :flower3:

[DisneyObsession]

i need advice-

i think i want to change careers. i dont know that i was made for accounting. how do i know what i'd be good at?

i luv outdoors. i love adventure. i luv travel. i luv to exercise and feel healthy. i luv animals and motorcycles...but all these things are my hobbies.

how'd you know what kinda career you;d like?

I am still trying to decide what I want to be when I grow up! :confused3 I have worked in Insurance for the past 4 years and don't see myself doing this in 5 years! But, I also don't know what else to do. Besides, I work with a friend and don't see myself leaving her either.

I also understand not leaving a job due to finances. Sometimes we have to do what we have to do. (Hence the reason I worked 6 days a week for 2 years! :scared1: ) I suggest researching online various jobs that involve your hobbies. You never know what you might find! :hippie:

[Ms. Heimlich]

okay -- I have been a LONG time lurker on this thread and I want to say how much i appreciate the help and advice i have read here.

i am doing weight watchers and so far i have lost 45 lbs. I still have about 45 more to go before I reach "their" goal, but for the first time in at least a dozen years I want to be in one-der land (weigh in the 100's). I have only 7 or so pounds to go to reach that goal. i'm not sure what "my" goal weight is, but i know i haven't reached it yet.

this has been the HARDEST thing i have ever done in my life. my master's program in college was not this hard. It is a constant battle and has to be a priority for me. i cannot relax or i will end up back where i started.

so anyway, thanks dis-ers for all your support and encouragement. Seeing so many people struggle day to day with the same things I struggle with makes you feel so much less alone.

[SwansLoveDisney]

I'm joining! I've also been lurking for a while and have decided to subscribe.

I tried Weight Watchers earlier this year, and it worked really well, but then I stopped and can't get myself started again. I have been going to the gym this week, but can't seem to get my eating under control. Eating is my biggest battle.

Thanks, everyone, for all the tips!

[Eventer98]

I'm back!

The appt. went well! I saw the baby and the heartbeat!! My due date was the same...3/16. I also had to have 7 viles of blood drawn which I guess is actually low for your first appt. :laughing: I go back in another month. :goodvibes

[denecarter]

Also yesterday was DD's 15th Bday and I HAD NO CAKE!

DENECARTER: good luck on #3! !I hope you have a great time! (I am really wondering about the story behind #1, not worrying about #1's behind,:scared: just his story...)popcorn::

Great job on the no cake and on restraining yourself once you got home from the hospital! And, I'll have to PM you the date story... :rolleyes1

Dene! good luck - so glad you mentioed Jay - i've been wondering about him lately- he still 'trainin' you? and did you ever post pics of the gun show? did i miss it?

It took me a little while, but I figured out Jay is a little more talk than action... so still no gun show. That's okay, you forgive your friends their little flaws. The training is more unofficial now... I'm usually in class while he's doing weights or I only do cardio on Sundays while he's doing weights because I weigh in on Mondays (not sure it really matters though).

okay - so a lady was in my office a bit ago- (yes i am stealth posting cuz I really dont feel like working today) and she said she had been losing and doing great on her diet, then all of a sudden she just got hungry. like stayed hungry all the time. her dr said its called rebounding. the fat cells said OK thats enuff, its time to eat and build back up. so could this be the problem that we are suffering? :confused3

Since school has been out, I've been eating like a horse! My routine is out of whack is the main culprit (I thought). Luckily, I've been doing MAJOR amounts of cardio, so I've still been losing 1+ lbs per week. Just wonder what the loss would be if I was eating like I had been. :confused3

Thanks utah- maybe a back rub from a cute guy would help too:hippie:

Sounds good to me! :idea:

how'd you know what kinda career you;d like?

I did a LOT of volunteer work at school and then some subbing before I decided to become a teacher. And when I'm finished with that, I want to lead backstage tours at Animal Kingdom. :woohoo:

I have good and bads for today. Good is, I weighed in under 180 for the first time in 4 years (yes, bad me, did my pre-weigh). Hopefully that holds for tomorrow! Other good is, I fit into my 12 editor pants and almost wore them, but I felt like I need about 2-3 more lbs or a longer shirt than I had clean to feel comfy in them. Bad is, I wore a white button down shirt today that has a dark green half-sweater that ties about mid-torso over it (think schoolgirl) and my coworkers won't stop teasing me about it. :(

Woooo hooooty for the goods! And they're just jealous 'cuz you look like a school girl and they don't! :cutie:

okay -- I have been a LONG time lurker on this thread and I want to say how much i appreciate the help and advice i have read here.

I'm joining! I've also been lurking for a while and have decided to subscribe.

Welcome to you both! Since you've been lurking, you know the drill... like posting your bikini picture... :rolleyes1

[spongemommie05]

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[spongemommie05]

okay sorry all mayson i guess had to say hi and post it too;)
hope everyone is doing okay .
welcome to all the newbies i see there are quite a few:goodvibes
hope everybody has good numbers tommorow, i am watching my 3 mon old niece and i guess she needs to eat....:sad1: talk to ya laters:love:

[UtahMama]

okay -- I have been a LONG time lurker on this thread and I want to say how much i appreciate the help and advice i have read here.

i am doing weight watchers and so far i have lost 45 lbs. I still have about 45 more to go before I reach "their" goal, but for the first time in at least a dozen years I want to be in one-der land (weigh in the 100's). I have only 7 or so pounds to go to reach that goal. i'm not sure what "my" goal weight is, but i know i haven't reached it yet.

this has been the HARDEST thing i have ever done in my life. my master's program in college was not this hard. It is a constant battle and has to be a priority for me. i cannot relax or i will end up back where i started.

so anyway, thanks dis-ers for all your support and encouragement. Seeing so many people struggle day to day with the same things I struggle with makes you feel so much less alone.

I'm joining! I've also been lurking for a while and have decided to subscribe.

I tried Weight Watchers earlier this year, and it worked really well, but then I stopped and can't get myself started again. I have been going to the gym this week, but can't seem to get my eating under control. Eating is my biggest battle.

Thanks, everyone, for all the tips!

WELCOME!!!! How funny Two Newbs in a row! Welcome, Welcome!!!

Ohhh, you actually GO to the gym???? Hmmmmm...It's so crazy, it JUST might work!!!! :headache: Hee Hee, I got a new Treadmill and Total Gym (Chuck Norris and Christy Brinkley) in barter for childcare. THERE. I don't look any fitter!

[WI_DisneyFan]

okay -- I have been a LONG time lurker on this thread and I want to say how much i appreciate the help and advice i have read here.

i am doing weight watchers and so far i have lost 45 lbs. I still have about 45 more to go before I reach "their" goal, but for the first time in at least a dozen years I want to be in one-der land (weigh in the 100's). I have only 7 or so pounds to go to reach that goal. i'm not sure what "my" goal weight is, but i know i haven't reached it yet.

this has been the HARDEST thing i have ever done in my life. my master's program in college was not this hard. It is a constant battle and has to be a priority for me. i cannot relax or i will end up back where i started.

so anyway, thanks dis-ers for all your support and encouragement. Seeing so many people struggle day to day with the same things I struggle with makes you feel so much less alone.
Glad you finally decided to join us! I know what you mean by finding "your" goal as opposed to the WW goal. I too am doing WW, and have lost 55+ lbs on it. I am a little under 30 pounds away from my WW goal weight of 155. But as I was telling a friend of mine last week, if I end up plateauing at 160 or 165, I'm not going to stress out about it. When you've been 240+ like I was, a weight in the 160's is almost too much to ask for.

I'm joining! I've also been lurking for a while and have decided to subscribe.

I tried Weight Watchers earlier this year, and it worked really well, but then I stopped and can't get myself started again. I have been going to the gym this week, but can't seem to get my eating under control. Eating is my biggest battle.

Thanks, everyone, for all the tips!
Welcome aboard! We've got people on here doing all sorts of things to lose weight, so no matter what you try you'll find support.

[SwansLoveDisney]

WELCOME!!!! How funny Two Newbs in a row! Welcome, Welcome!!!

Ohhh, you actually GO to the gym???? Hmmmmm...It's so crazy, it JUST might work!!!! :headache: Hee Hee, I got a new Treadmill and Total Gym (Chuck Norris and Christy Brinkley) in barter for childcare. THERE. I don't look any fitter!

Oh, I love Total Gym. I'm a physical therapist and I used to do sports medicine stuff (now I do pediatrics. Love it!). Anyways, ALL of my patients were put on the Total Gym. There are SO many things you can do with it. I almost bought one at Goodwill a couple weeks ago, but then I remembered (with DH's help) that we're paying big bucks for the gym membership.

I guess I don't know the drill...do I post goals or my weight now and goal weight or what?!? :confused3

[Wonders10]

Yes, it is true. Dene' has yet another date... Dene' didn't have this many dates back in the day. Of course, this is yet another "first date"... who knows... maybe this one will lead to a 2nd date! :lmao:

Have fun and good luck! ;)

Why in the world am I only finding this thread NOW? I'm saved!

WELCOME!!!

Hello everyone! Sometimes it's hard to find something to say when your a newcomer, but I really enjoy keeping up with all the happenings. I had to take my DH to the emergency room Monday evening. He was untangeling a wire from the blades of a tractor when one of the blades conked him on the head. It must have weighed about 10 pounds. (the blade, not his head) Lucky for him he is very hardheaded, and only needed 10 staples to close up the wound. This happened right as I was taking dinner off of the grill, (my first time EVER cooking on the grill). I had made some greek "kefta rolls" from a recipe I had seen on the news, and had finally trying grilling vegetables, (which by the way turned out REALLY good, asparagus and squash, it was so easy!) and I had just enough time to take the food off, have my DD cover them with tinfoil and race out the door. The entire way to the hospital he was trying to convince me to just stop and get some "nuskin" which is kind of like a skin super glue, that it wasn't that bad, I could just fix him up and he'd be fine. Yes Dear, just wipe the blood off and let me drive. Men! :confused3 The hospital visit went quick, but I'm embarrased to admit, my mind kept thinking of food. And now that something unexpected had happened to prevent me from eating a "diet dinner" and Sunday was my cheat day anyway, and today was only Monday, and I was stressed out, what would it hurt to go home and crash my diet? Surely I could write myself a pass for tonight? I really thought I was going to. He was really doing o.k., cracking jokes with the docter and nurses, so my mind was thinking of dinner. Why I am like this I don't know. It seems that I am always looking for an excuse to eat. And I don't mean eat, as in provide fuel for my body, I mean EAT, like break out the oreos and the cheetos, give me some ice cream, something that I have been denying myself. JUNK people, that's what I wanted. Sitting here 3 days later, it's hard for me to right that. It just seems so stupid and pointless, to waste that much energy on thinking of food. I will say though, that I went home and ate ALL of the squash, some asaparagus, and a couple of kefta rolls (which are kind of like a spicy meat loaf with no carbs, pretty good;) ) and was able to convince myself that was enough. That and honestly, I don't want to post a gain on Friday. I'm still not exercising as much as I should, or as much as I want to, but I am trying. I have done 300 crunches this week, and some toning. (thanks for the sparkpeople tip, thier exercises are great! It helps to be able to see people perform them, instead of just a picture of what the exercise is supposed to look like) Also yesterday was DD's 15th Bday and I HAD NO CAKE! Well, I only bought a mini this year, because only her and my DS are going to eat it. My DH is not big on sweets. (I'm big enough on them for both of us, thank you:angel: ) I am determined to stuff them both with cake over the next couple of days, and not to eat ANY of it. Then, whatever's left, I will throw it out!! It makes me feel better to just write that. Like I mean it. This will be my first birthday that there is cake in the house and I am not eating it. :woohoo: Maybe I'll freeze a piece and eat it on my 1 cheat day. (my cheat days used to drift into 2,3,or sometimes even 4 days, when you start, it's hard to stop:sad2: .) I just wanted to check in, and say thanks for being here. It's about motivation. :banana:

WELCOME!!!

okay - so a lady was in my office a bit ago- (yes i am stealth posting cuz I really dont feel like working today) and she said she had been losing and doing great on her diet, then all of a sudden she just got hungry. like stayed hungry all the time. her dr said its called rebounding. the fat cells said OK thats enuff, its time to eat and build back up. so could this be the problem that we are suffering? :confused3

she said she's just having to work thru the hunger and try to satisfy herself and eat right and know that the cravings are her body's way of trying to rebound.

just a thought. maybe thats why its so easy to be gungho at first and then we lose our resolve...and the eat fest begins.:idea:

Interesting... I never heard of it before but that definitely happens to me. I could be doing awesome and then BAM! no amount of food will fill me up. Luckily I have not been feeling that way lately. Barely have any appetite at all but I'm still not losing a ton.

okay -- I have been a LONG time lurker on this thread and I want to say how much i appreciate the help and advice i have read here.

WELCOME!!!

I'm joining! I've also been lurking for a while and have decided to subscribe.

WELCOME!!!

I'm back!

The appt. went well! I saw the baby and the heartbeat!! My due date was the same...3/16. I also had to have 7 viles of blood drawn which I guess is actually low for your first appt. :laughing: I go back in another month. :goodvibes

That's great! :woohoo: Do we get any baby pics? How are you feeling? Any morning sickness or anthing? (Sorry I am in serious baby mode...I've been engulfed by pregnant women between here, school, and DSIL's family)

[Wonders10]

I guess I don't know the drill...do I post goals or my weight now and goal weight or what?!? :confused3

You can do whatever you feel comfortable with. We post what we lost/gained on Fridays in BIG BOLD font. If you want to post your weight, go right ahead. Most of use just stick to how much we've lost, etc. But some discuss actual weights. Everyone has their own little system that they follow so post away whatever you feel like sharing!

[Disneyfreak92]

:lmao: Breathing? As an excuse to eat? I LOVE IT!!!!! :cutie:
I am have a tough week, foodwise. Need to get back on track -- pull me back up on the wagon, guys! (beam me up Scotty!) :flower3:

I'm reachin' out for ya! Grab hold! :)

okay -- I have been a LONG time lurker on this thread and I want to say how much i appreciate the help and advice i have read here.

i am doing weight watchers and so far i have lost 45 lbs. I still have about 45 more to go before I reach "their" goal, but for the first time in at least a dozen years I want to be in one-der land (weigh in the 100's). I have only 7 or so pounds to go to reach that goal. i'm not sure what "my" goal weight is, but i know i haven't reached it yet.

this has been the HARDEST thing i have ever done in my life. my master's program in college was not this hard. It is a constant battle and has to be a priority for me. i cannot relax or i will end up back where i started.

so anyway, thanks dis-ers for all your support and encouragement. Seeing so many people struggle day to day with the same things I struggle with makes you feel so much less alone.

OK, I thought there were two newcomers I quoted, but I only see one. Well,
WELCOME!!! to you both! This is a great place!

I'm back!

The appt. went well! I saw the baby and the heartbeat!! My due date was the same...3/16. I also had to have 7 viles of blood drawn which I guess is actually low for your first appt. :laughing: I go back in another month. :goodvibes

Glad to hear your appointment went well! :goodvibes How exciting!

WELCOME!!!! How funny Two Newbs in a row! Welcome, Welcome!!!

Ohhh, you actually GO to the gym???? Hmmmmm...It's so crazy, it JUST might work!!!! :headache: Hee Hee, I got a new Treadmill and Total Gym (Chuck Norris and Christy Brinkley) in barter for childcare. THERE. I don't look any fitter!

You have to actually use the equipment Wendy! :rotfl: Yeah, I know you know that. Easier said than done, right? I know you can do it though! :)

And have I mentioned that it is so nice to have you back around? Because it is! :goodvibes

[SwansLoveDisney]

My goals are:

1. Lose 10 pounds
2. Go to the gym at least 3 times each week
3. Wear my pedometer every day and do 10000 steps each day.
4. Stop eating things I know I should not eat
5. Drink more water, less diet coke (I am a believer in diet coke negating the fat and calories of the food I eat. I need to stop that!)

Okay, I'm off to dust off my pedometer and get my water ready for the day!

[dance2874]

Welcome to our Newbies!!! Jump right in...no more lurking ;)

I'm back!

The appt. went well! I saw the baby and the heartbeat!! My due date was the same...3/16. I also had to have 7 viles of blood drawn which I guess is actually low for your first appt. :laughing: I go back in another month. :goodvibes
:goodvibes Any pictures or the peeplet? I know that had to have helped settle your nerves some to see and hear the heartbeat, right? They took a bunch of blood from me the first visit and gave me a lovely bruise and then did it again on the second visit :headache: I am terrified of needles to start with so that was no picnic.

WELCOME!!!! How funny Two Newbs in a row! Welcome, Welcome!!!

Ohhh, you actually GO to the gym???? Hmmmmm...It's so crazy, it JUST might work!!!! :headache: Hee Hee, I got a new Treadmill and Total Gym (Chuck Norris and Christy Brinkley) in barter for childcare. THERE. I don't look any fitter!

Yeah, funny how my super whizzo treadmill I got for free a few months back didnt really help me get skinnier sitting in the bedroom, closed up with dust on it. You would think just owning it is enough! Jeez!

[becky_AK]

Good afternoon~
Just wanted to stop by & say hello to everyone. I've gotta keep coming here for motivation because I am really down the past few days.

Does anyone every feel so frustrated because you are working out & eating hardly anything & still not losing any pounds??? That's where I am at this week. I've been walking/jogging about 3-5 miles a day and eating hardly anything except chicken, veggies & cottage cheese. I still haven't seen a single pound decrease on the scale. Rrrrrr....so frustrating!!

Anyway, hope you are all having a great day.
~Becky

[eeyore45]

:yay: NEW FRIENDZ :yay: everybody :dance3:

hmmm JC, zigzaggr, Mz Heimliech, zwan:love: , majic... :yay: ANYBODY ELZE?? COME ON IN - the water iz fine!!

THankz for coming out of lurkdom - and grabbing on - I need you!! The more you pozt the better chance I have of remembering... You can PM Lexmelinda your birthdate zhe'z great at keeping track!!

and if you've been lurking - you know I have no regular wwsws "s" button ( i hit it and hit it, then with my thumb, I've lifted it off, nada, nothing - I ztopped pozting, now I'll juzt zubztitute a z!! Maybe computer geek dh can fit it in to fix!)
GLAD you all made it!! Texanz, :yay: Dene LOVE your ztory BEzt Wizhez on thiz one - a little cloze to home 'eh?!!


I'm back!

The appt. went well! I saw the baby and the heartbeat!! My due date was the same...3/16. I also had to have 7 viles of blood drawn which I guess is actually low for your first appt. :laughing: I go back in another month. :goodvibes

:love: Congratz :cloud9: Luv the heartbeat!

kkkkkk vbbbjujjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjhhh
hhhhhhhhhhhh uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuujjhhuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
hhhhhhhhhhhhhuhccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc\
ccccccccccccccccccclllllkkkkkkkkkkkkv vv sjgfghhhhhhhhhhh';;

:wave: MAYZON!!

Happy Anniverzary Mizty!!

:hippie: Utah I'm ready to throw in the towel! oh, and Thinking of you and your upcoming date!!

[eeyore45]

Good afternoon~
Just wanted to stop by & say hello to everyone. I've gotta keep coming here for motivation because I am really down the past few days.

Does anyone every feel so frustrated because you are working out & eating hardly anything & still not losing any pounds??? That's where I am at this week. I've been walking/jogging about 3-5 miles a day and eating hardly anything except chicken, veggies & cottage cheese. I still haven't seen a single pound decrease on the scale. Rrrrrr....so frustrating!!

Anyway, hope you are all having a great day.
~Becky


I forgot to mention you and Farrah!!

Yep Becky - I'm beginning to wonder if I dont have a tumor growing in me - to explain all the extra fat - that refuzez to leave!!

I'm alzo begging to zee "onederland" but the darn zcale will not budge - I want an ice cream, a coctail, Pop, zugar, fat... bacon and cheeze...

and I hate wogging along in the heat - for nothin!!

[Wonders10]

Yeah, funny how my super whizzo treadmill I got for free a few months back didnt really help me get skinnier sitting in the bedroom, closed up with dust on it. You would think just owning it is enough! Jeez!

You mean it's not supposed to be used as a clothes rack? :confused3

:rolleyes1

[TKDisneylover]

I am being bad tonight... 3 lite beers and a glass of wine, and I skipped hockey. Did I mention my vice isn't cookies or cake, but alcohol? :laughing:

This sounds like me! Always my downfall, especially those high calorie Mojitos!

Yes, it is true. Dene' has yet another date...

Good Luck!

Why in the world am I only finding this thread NOW? I'm saved!

Welcome! I'm new too!

Why I am like this I don't know. It seems that I am always looking for an excuse to eat. And I don't mean eat, as in provide fuel for my body, I mean EAT, like break out the oreos and the cheetos, give me some ice cream, something that I have been denying myself. JUNK people, that's what I wanted.

Welcome and HANG IN THERE YOU CAN DO IT! It's hard losing our motivation but I have to admit seeing all the success all the Peeps here are having has truly inspired me!

=WI_DisneyFan;20071889 And that is pretty much why I need a support group like the DISappearing Peeps.

Yea, so true!!! I'm so glad I found you all!

i think i want to change careers. i dont know that i was made for accounting. how do i know what i'd be good at? i luv outdoors. i love adventure. i luv travel. i luv to exercise and feel healthy. i luv animals and motorcycles...but all these things are my hobbies.

I totally know how you feel. I can't tell you how many times I feel like that. I do clerical work (receive police reports on juvenile delinquents and assign them to social workers), it's interesting to say the least but the beach keeps calling me. I always thought it would be great to open a bar & grill on the beach! I'll keep dreaming.......maybe I can do it when I retire?

I am have a tough week, foodwise. Need to get back on track -- pull me back up on the wagon, guys! (beam me up Scotty!) :flower3:

Hang in there, and keep reading the successes of everyone here. That surely has inspired me. I never thought I would get "back on the wagon" but after finding the Peeps I feel renewed!

okay -- I have been a LONG time lurker on this thread and I want to say how much i appreciate the help and advice i have read here.

Welcome!

I'm joining! I've also been lurking for a while and have decided to subscribe.

Welcome!

The appt. went well! I saw the baby and the heartbeat!! My due date was the same...3/16. I also had to have 7 viles of blood drawn which I guess is actually low for your first appt. :laughing: I go back in another month. :goodvibes

Glad to hear your appointment went so well, and congratulations! (since I wasn't part of the peeps when you announced your wonderful news!)

Hi Everyone else! Hope you are all having a good day! I'm eating my "big salad" as Elaine says on Seinfeld (yes, I am a Seinfeld fan!) for lunch today. I'm looking forward to my first weigh-in day tomorrow as a new peep! DH told me last night not to make plans for Saturday night as he made reservations at the local Melting Pot for dinner to celebrate our anniversary, good thing it's my "free day"! I can't wait! We don't typically do desserts so that will save some calories.

By the way, have there been any rumblings about BB tonight. I have to honestly say that I don't think I want Nick to go yet. I would rather see Kail go, just my opinion.

[eeyore45]

I went zhopping today ( dag gum the sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss button, hit hit hit, rub rub nada!)

Anyway Macy'z had a 70% off lowezt zale price - I got a fantaztic zkirt for $7 (like a $50 name brand cute flirty zkirty!)

Now to hope and pray I get an interview to wear it!

I alzo went to Dizney Ztore ( :banana: Ariez :yay: I need another $500!) and they had a cute pink collar, light weight zhirt - Minnie Mouze - $16 the XL fit me - the other cute zhirtz 2 fer the XL wouldnt go over the girlz :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

zo zad... :sad1:

[Wonders10]

Some updates from me:

My mom got a letter from the hospital regarding her mammogram. Everything looks normal and they just want her to have another one in 6 months. Whew! That is a great relief. Thanks for your pixie dust for her. :goodvibes

And...

A. and I are going on date #2 tonight. :love: Turns out he is going out of town for the weekend which is why he can't go out then. Why he couldn't have just said that instead of talking about school stuff I don't know. :confused3 And guess where he is going? Orlando! He has family up there. Pretty ironic that I wanted to invite him to Orlando to play with me and he already had plans to go there anyway. :rolleyes:

Anyway, he has work til 7 then he said he wants to head home and get cleaned up (yay he wants to be clean for me :laughing: - I totally figured he'd go straight from work). Then we'll meet up somewhere and take it from there. I'm guessing dinner? Or maybe just coffee? Don't know. But I'm planning on jeans, a cute black top (nice but not dressy) and kitten heels slingbacks. I know I look better in brighter things but most of my nicer clothes are in dark colors. Other suggestions?

[eeyore45]

TAMMY!!! :wave:

forgot to put you down alzo!!

Huge rumblingz on BB - but I know itz zpoilin, and for zome reazon an internet 24 hour BB iznt watched by all the Peepz!!!

Go here...

http://www.tvclubhouse.com/forum/messages/10972/3987509.html?1182730391

or google jokerz zite, or zurvivor zuckz - on the zuckz board Eric'z brother and Evel Dick'z zon iz pozting!!

[Wonders10]

Hi Everyone else! Hope you are all having a good day! I'm eating my "big salad" as Elaine says on Seinfeld (yes, I am a Seinfeld fan!) for lunch today. I'm looking forward to my first weigh-in day tomorrow as a new peep! DH told me last night not to make plans for Saturday night as he made reservations at the local Melting Pot for dinner to celebrate our anniversary, good thing it's my "free day"! I can't wait! We don't typically do desserts so that will save some calories.

By the way, have there been any rumblings about BB tonight. I have to honestly say that I don't think I want Nick to go yet. I would rather see Kail go, just my opinion.

Love the Melting Pot! So jealous you are going there. Happy Anniversary (a little early!)

And thank you for reminding my about BB...I need to remember to record it tonight. :goodvibes

[eeyore45]

I wonder how CBZ Will zpin thiz?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfPx0LqYhaE

Danielle telling Jen off - in a very frank dizcuzzion, then Dick comez behind Jen and dumpz tea all over her from her head down her zhirt - extreme imho!!

Thiz iz zuppozed to be a funny clip of Dick and Zach juzt pozted, I'm off to view it now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccAlPv_nypc 44 econdz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3k-QFLFTYo

[the Fidge]

OK doing well so far today, made a yummy greek salad for lunch that I wreapped yesterday so no thinking about what I would have today.

I also made some little yummies. DS asked me to make them again and they do the trick. The little chocolate wafer that are 28 calories each with lite cool whip 1 tbps 10 calories in between. I have had 4 glasses of h2o and signed DS up for karate at the Y so he can do that while I work out.
The director teaches a class at 10 am perfect time for me after I drop off students. Sadly its called the golden girls class but heck I will feel as good as gold when I drop the weight!

Moving a muscle and chagning a thought!

[MJMouse]

The "z" seems to be working fairly well for you. Don't know if it's more trouble than it's worth, but you could "copy" an "s" from somewhere (I don't know... this one "s"). Then hit CTRL-v to paste whenever you want the "s."

BTW -- are you on a laptop or reg computer. If a reg computer, they're only about $10 at wally world or targee.

I went zhopping today ( dag gum the sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss button, hit hit hit, rub rub nada!)

Anyway Macy'z had a 70% off lowezt zale price - I got a fantaztic zkirt for $7 (like a $50 name brand cute flirty zkirty!)

Now to hope and pray I get an interview to wear it!

I alzo went to Dizney Ztore ( :banana: Ariez :yay: I need another $500!) and they had a cute pink collar, light weight zhirt - Minnie Mouze - $16 the XL fit me - the other cute zhirtz 2 fer the XL wouldnt go over the girlz :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

zo zad... :sad1:

[monymony3471]

It's HOT HOT HOT over here this week. Mid 90's and very little rain. That is a perfect mix for a hormonal pregnant woman. Woooo Hooo!


Ok, went to the Dr. today. Nothing will change. I am still on schedule to have the baby on August 13th.

Hope everyone is on track and doing well and getting way skinny. I have some major catching up to do weight loss wise. I hope a lot of this is water retention cause I don't feel like I'm eating too much. I can't with all this heart burn.

My boys were bald and my girls are loaded with hair.

[denecarter]

A. and I are going on date #2 tonight. :love:

:banana: :dance3: :yay: :woohoo: Let us know how it goes...:rolleyes1

The director teaches a class at 10 am perfect time for me after I drop off students. Sadly its called the golden girls class but heck I will feel as good as gold when I drop the weight!

Moving a muscle and chagning a thought!

:thumbsup2 Any class can be just as hard or easy as YOU make it... who cares what it's called if it fits your schedule.

I am still on schedule to have the baby on August 13th.

That is great! Hope you get to drop a bunch of baby weight in the birthing process... I dropped 34 out of 52 in 24 hours... :cutie:

[Disneyfreak92]

Good afternoon~
Just wanted to stop by & say hello to everyone. I've gotta keep coming here for motivation because I am really down the past few days.

Does anyone every feel so frustrated because you are working out & eating hardly anything & still not losing any pounds??? That's where I am at this week. I've been walking/jogging about 3-5 miles a day and eating hardly anything except chicken, veggies & cottage cheese. I still haven't seen a single pound decrease on the scale. Rrrrrr....so frustrating!!

Anyway, hope you are all having a great day.
~Becky

Oh yeah! I get that way sometimes! In fact, I was pretty much hovering around the same weight from May until a week ago. I was REALLY frustrated! Sounds like you have the exercise thing down. As for the food, are you counting calories, doing WW, etc? It IS possible that you aren't eating enough, and you body has gone into starvation mode. Also, my doctor told me that it takes 6 months (for a woman) to change her metabolism. So, be patient. (That is SO easier said than done!) I have started to lose a little bit again, so I'm hoping it continues. I have a long way to go. If I don't keep moving along, I might consider talking to my doctor about it in a couple of months.

It's HOT HOT HOT over here this week. Mid 90's and very little rain. That is a perfect mix for a hormonal pregnant woman. Woooo Hooo!


Ok, went to the Dr. today. Nothing will change. I am still on schedule to have the baby on August 13th.

Hope everyone is on track and doing well and getting way skinny. I have some major catching up to do weight loss wise. I hope a lot of this is water retention cause I don't feel like I'm eating too much. I can't with all this heart burn.

My boys were bald and my girls are loaded with hair.

It's HOT here too! I'm in the frigid confines of our offices right now though. :laughing: It's like a different climate in here! Anywho, I'm SO excited for you Monica! :yay: Take care, and thanks for checking in!

[becky_AK]

Oh yeah! I get that way sometimes! In fact, I was pretty much hovering around the same weight from May until a week ago. I was REALLY frustrated! Sounds like you have the exercise thing down. As for the food, are you counting calories, doing WW, etc? It IS possible that you aren't eating enough, and you body has gone into starvation mode. Also, my doctor told me that it takes 6 months (for a woman) to change her metabolism. So, be patient. (That is SO easier said than done!) I have started to lose a little bit again, so I'm hoping it continues. I have a long way to go. If I don't keep moving along, I might consider talking to my doctor about it in a couple of months.

It may have something to do with my metabolism. I definitely think that I'm eating enough. I'm not following a specific diet or anything but I do kind of try to restrict too many carbs and I try to stay within 1300-1500 calories a day. I had a baby 8 1/2 months ago so maybe my body is trying to get back to it's old routine & hopefully within the next month or so I can kickstart the weight loss. It's definitely frustrating sometimes though when you feel like you are working out & trying to eat right & not seeing any results...The joys of trying to lose weight...:)

[eeyore45]

I HATE the heat!! :faint:


OK doing well so far today, made a yummy greek salad for lunch that I wreapped yesterday so no thinking about what I would have today.

I also made some little yummies. DS asked me to make them again and they do the trick. The little chocolate wafer that are 28 calories each with lite cool whip 1 tbps 10 calories in between. I have had 4 glasses of h2o and signed DS up for karate at the Y so he can do that while I work out.
The director teaches a class at 10 am perfect time for me after I drop off students. Sadly its called the golden girls class but heck I will feel as good as gold when I drop the weight!

Moving a muscle and chagning a thought!

:woohoo: GO FIdge - Go Fige!! :cheer2:

The "z" seems to be working fairly well for you. Don't know if it's more trouble than it's worth, but you could "copy" an "s" from somewhere (I don't know... this one "s"). Then hit CTRL-v to paste whenever you want the "s."

BTW -- are you on a laptop or reg computer. If a reg computer, they're only about $10 at wally world or targee.

$10 for one key??? WOWZER!! DD decided to take off the key (laptop!) and now it wont go back on!! This laptop is on its last leg!!! Hey look at that the "S" works so much better w/o the button on top!! :rotfl2:

It's HOT HOT HOT over here this week. Mid 90's and very little rain. That is a perfect mix for a hormonal pregnant woman. Woooo Hooo!


Ok, went to the Dr. today. Nothing will change. I am still on schedule to have the baby on August 13th.

Hope everyone is on track and doing well and getting way skinny. I have some major catching up to do weight loss wise. I hope a lot of this is water retention cause I don't feel like I'm eating too much. I can't with all this heart burn.

My boys were bald and my girls are loaded with hair.

:pixiedust DS was born in the heatwave of '85 - and we did NOT have a/c - I ended up with quite a rash - it had a name - condensed it was something called PPPPD I think - anyway it meant I was becoming allergic to the excess amniotic fluid - DH had to "paint" me with calymine lotion!! (yes a paintbrush worked wonders!) :rotfl: The cure? BIRTHIN that 10# baby!! :rotfl2: