DISappearing Peeps...Vol. 3! All are Welcome!

[UtahMama]

WOW!

Vol. 3! This year so far, collectively we have lost over 600 pounds!

Obviously group support works!

The Rules?

Not really ANY rules, but we DO weigh on Fridays. IF you are weighed on a different day than Fridays (for Weight Watchers for example) just post the results on Fridays anyway.

Don't post your weight (unless YOU want to) just the amount you lost (or gained). Also, please bold the number in some way so I don't miss it for my spread sheet. The BIG and RED version seems to be popular....

-5.4 pounds

If you didn't lose or gain, we call it being a "SAMER" (which is better than being a "gainer", IMHO)

Along the way we have mini-goals hosted by our very own thread-dude, Aaron (aka WIDisneyfan or WIDF) Right now we're working on the 4th of July goal.

If you are just starting, we encourage you to take your weight number and measurements for progress purposes. These numbers are for your eyes only unless you WANT to share with us. Some people feel "accountability" is helpful.

But it's all up to you. Pick a diet or even just do your own thing, making good healthy choices for you.

We can help as several on this thread are at goal or nearing there.

You can post as often as you want, don't be afraid of being a "thread hog" (funny!). Sometimes the posts are food-trigger related so it helps just to say: "UGH! Someone brought a plate of cookies to work! Give me strength!" (for example).

This is a safe place and we don't bring each other down. We cheer even the littlest baby steps towards being healthy :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

SO! Let Volume 3 begin!!!
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[AnnNan]

When I came in from church at noon there were three small deer in my yard! They are so beautiful. They continued to sit for a few minutes before something startled them and they ran into my neighbor's yard!

Who is on their way to WDW next?

My parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary next year but don't want a party. Mom wanted a big trip with her kids and grandkids and we seem to have settled on celebrating a little early by going to WDW the week of Thanksgiving. Anybody have advice for going at that time of year?

Hope everyone has a really nice day!

[DisneyLaura]

When I came in from church at noon there were three small deer in my yard! They are so beautiful. They continued to sit for a few minutes before something startled them and they ran into my neighbor's yard!

Who is on their way to WDW next?

My parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary next year but don't want a party. Mom wanted a big trip with her kids and grandkids and we seem to have settled on celebrating a little early by going to WDW the week of Thanksgiving. Anybody have advice for going at that time of year?

Hope everyone has a really nice day!

We''re going Thanksgiving of 2009

[LMO429]

Been a long weekend of this :beach: & this :drinking1 !!!

Miss my Peeps this weekend! Just subscribing to the 3rd volume of this thread!!!! :woohoo: :goodvibes!!!!

I will Catch up tomorrow!

[monymony3471]

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

Well I exercised today. Went for a nice long walk with my Zack and the baby. About 45 mins. Then when we got back I was energized and tried running, outside, on the sidewalk, around people, and roofers, and neighbors, and children. Made them stop in their tracks. Not kidding. I must have been a sight. I made it around the block. But that's a start.


Then I finally opened my exercise ball I got back in March, and did the instructional part of the DVD.


Hope you all are having a nice weekend.

Wendy hugs and sunshine for all you do for us. Thanks for your efforts, motivations, laughs, and providing a nice place to hang with others who care and support our efforts. You are one fantastic lady! Love you bunches.:lovestruc

[pixie dust 112]

Thanks Wendy! I was wondering when they would shut that down!

[HockeyKat]

Thanks Wendy!!

I conquered the conference food for the last day... left for one of the sessions that I wasn't interested in, went to the gym (45 min on the elliptical), and stopped at home for lunch before going back.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

[Disneyfreak92]

Hey all! Subbing over here! :)

I haven't weighed in yet! I am up 1.2 lbs. But I'm feeling bloaty, and I'm breaking out BADly, so AF must be on her way. Hopefully next week will be an improvement. I am planning to amp up the exercise this week. I want to see a nice loss this week.

DH did some landscaping in our front yard yesterday, and it looks SO great! We have had a big empty mulch bed out front for 4 years now. And now it has plants and trees and pavers and rocks. It looks great! I'll try to take some pics and post them.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

[dwheatl]

Mony - Thinking of you. Hang tough, girl!

Spent the weekend with a lot of :love2: and :hyper2: and a little :rainbow:. We were leading an Engaged Encounter weekend, so lots of smooching all around, and lots of talking. We left for a few hours in the middle for a memorial for the long time (26 years) life partner of a dear friend. We went to a party Friday afternoon(and ate) , then headed to the retreat (and ate some more). At the memorial, there was fabulous Mexican food (ate some more), then back to the retreat (and ate some more). I was a samer on Friday. I doubt that is the case right now. Walgreen's had the 20th anniversary edition of Richard Simmon's Sweatin' to the Oldies on sale for $10, so I got a copy and danced on Friday (so there's a little more :rainbow: ). I like it because it's real music you can sing along to, and I always did love Richard Simmons (good thing he doesn't have rainbow hair). The clown talk made me laugh. When DD was about 3, we were watching the Electrical Parade at DL, and she and I were waving to all the characters. When Dumbo and the rest of the circus showed up, she yanked my arm down and growled through gritted teeth, "DON'T wave to the clowns Mommy!" I have to agree with her.
When I came in from church at noon there were three small deer in my yard! They are so beautiful. They continued to sit for a few minutes before something startled them and they ran into my neighbor's yard!

Who is on their way to WDW next?

My parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary next year but don't want a party. Mom wanted a big trip with her kids and grandkids and we seem to have settled on celebrating a little early by going to WDW the week of Thanksgiving. Anybody have advice for going at that time of year?

Hope everyone has a really nice day! The deer at the retreat center were very docile today. I went for a walk, and they walked up very close to me. Such beautiful, sweet faces!

WDW at T'giving sounds SO fun. Your mom sounds like a kick to think of that.

[DisneyGalUK]

Just checking in! Thanks Wendy for this thread! :cool1: :goodvibes

[DisneyObsession]

Thanks for getting us started again Wendy!!! I saw the little "Service announcement" yesterday and was wondering when the new thread would pop up!!! :hippie:

Looking into doing some more planning for the trip in Sept. I am thinking of calling Disney and seeing if there would be a price change to do half at POR and half at the Poly. :banana: Hope I can pull it off!

Have a happy day all!!! :hug:

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

Thank you Laura for the pm saying I was missed. :hug:

It's been fast and furious here since the beginning of June and I've been eating like there's no tomorrow. I'm embarrassed to be checking in as I haven't weighed for almost a month. And I'm not sure I want to.

Hope everyone here is fine.

Could someone give me the highlights of June so far?

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

[lovealldisney]

Ok checking in to the new thread. How was everyones weekend?

We had no CHILDREN this weekend they went up north with grandpa fishing!
Hubby and I put in a new garden. I certainly had a good workout and afterward I felt really good! The garden looks really nice. We put up a priviacy fence/screen to block out our crazy neighbor. :rotfl:

Thanks Wendy for starting this new thread! :hug:

[MA pigletfan]

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

Thank you Laura for the pm saying I was missed. :hug:

It's been fast and furious here since the beginning of June and I've been eating like there's no tomorrow. I'm embarrassed to be checking in as I haven't weighed for almost a month. And I'm not sure I want to.

Hope everyone here is fine.

Could someone give me the highlights of June so far?

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

So nice to see you Melinda :)
You want highlights from June?
Well here are some that I can recall..please forgive me Peeps these are all that come to mind super quick right now!

1. I got engaged ( you KNEW i would put that first hahahah!) :)
2. Shannon is on a big ole job hunt! :hug:
3. Lauren had a FABULOUS wedding shower..with lots of awesome disney touches!
4. EVERYONE ON THIS THREAD IS FABULOUS!!!! :thumbsup2

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps!!!

I just woke up! I was super hungover yesterday! My all girl weekend was excellent! Saturday night I think I polished off a bottle of Absolut Pear myself. I was trying to be health conscious drinking the vodka with sprite zero but i guess after you have 5 or 6 drinks health goes out the window!!
it was a great weekend with alot of laughs, my fiance comes home from vegas tonight!

on the diet front I have been maintaining for the past month. It pretty much boils down to the fact that i kill myself with diet and exercise during the week and then the weekend turn into a party in my mouth from fri - sun, typically during the winter/spring i usually only go out one night a week now with the summers and bbq & parties filling up my weekend it gets hard to watch. anyway thursday is 3 months till my wedding and it has gotten to the point where i have to start being strict on the weekends as well. i want to lose 10 more pounds and weigh 118 on my wedding day, the only way that will happen is if i cool it with the drinking and eating on the weekend for the next 3 months

on a positive note though, when i do lose the 10 pounds (see positive thinking works!) then i know I will be able to maintain base on the lifestyle i am living, i think once i lose the weight for good, my lifestyle will be working out and dieting during the week enjoying myself on the weekend repeat,,,repeat

fortunately this weekend coming up i have stuff going on but not bbq so i should be able to be in control better!

[HockeyKat]

Melinda!! :wave2: You are welcome here no matter what... this isn't just a diet thread, you are a friend and we miss you when you aren't around.

Lynda, I am looking forward to pics!

I had a pretty good weekend, even with my conference. Made it to the gym twice (3 hours of exercise) and managed to keep from eating much of the conference food other than veggies, salads, fruit.

I have had two people comment on my shirt today and how figure flattering it is, including my QA lady who was like, you have lost so much weight that the shirt doesn't even look the same anymore. That is always nice.

AF is in the house this week, so I am not expecting any weight loss. As long as I can control the cravings and wait until next week, I should be fine. Here's to hoping that I see 5s in my number in time for the 4th of July....

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hi all! First things first, the July 4 challenge.

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Too many blanks on there! Where are all of our Peeps??? I know I saw a few of you checking in, so did I just not see your weigh in? :confused:

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. My father-in-law's family has a reunion picnic every year, and yesterday was this year's picnic. I tried to behave myself the best I could with food, but I will admit that I had one or two (or 7) of the yummy desserts that people brought. However, the wife and I went for a nice long walk around the park after lunch, and I played football with the kids for about 1/2 hour. So hopefully that worked off some of what I ate.

The other new development is that I started the Couch to 5k program this weekend. I'm frustrated with my lack of progress lately, and since I know that I'm eating all right I'm starting to turn my attention to my exercising. I know that if you do the same exercises for too long, they lose effectiveness because your body gets too efficient in performing them. And I also know that interval training (alternating between max-effort and a slower exercise) is supposed to counteract that. And the Couch to 5k at least starts you off with interval training. You jog for 60 seconds, walk for 90 seconds. Jog for 60, walk for 90. You repeat that for 20 minutes, and then eventually you work your way up to jogging a 5k. I will admit that I "felt" like I worked harder after my jog than I normally do after I exercise. So we'll see how that goes. (Although, I'm a bit embarssed to jog in public because I imagine the sight of me trying to move any faster than a snail's pace is a little :scared1: )

Have a wonderful day everyone!

[DisneyLaura]

Walgreen's had the 20th anniversary edition of Richard Simmon's Sweatin' to the Oldies on sale for $10, so I got a copy and danced on Friday (so there's a little more :rainbow: ). I like it because it's real music you can sing along to, and I always did love Richard Simmons (good thing he doesn't have rainbow hair).

I have one of his tapes. I actually bought his weight loss program with the cards:rotfl:

When Dumbo and the rest of the circus showed up, she yanked my arm down and growled through gritted teeth, "DON'T wave to the clowns Mommy!" I have to agree with her.

That's funny and I agree with her too

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

Thank you Laura for the pm saying I was missed. :hug: [/QUOTE}

:hug: Everyone is always missed when they post for awhile. Glad to see you.

Lynda I can't wait to see pictures, we need to do something with our yard too, too much green needs more color

[QUOTE=HockeyKat;25828875]I have had two people comment on my shirt today and how figure flattering it is, including my QA lady who was like, you have lost so much weight that the shirt doesn't even look the same anymore. That is always nice.

AF is in the house this week, so I am not expecting any weight loss. As long as I can control the cravings and wait until next week, I should be fine. Here's to hoping that I see 5s in my number in time for the 4th of July....

That's awesome about the shirt :thumbsup2 AF visiting me too this week, dropped her suitcases yesterday morning

Aaron One day I hope to start this. I think I need to lose some weight first because I don't even think I could jog for 60 sec

Hi my peeps :hippie: This weekend was an ok weekend for me. Saturday was my mom's birthday but we ha her party at my house on Sunday. I got a receipe for shrimp on the grill (I marinated in it lime juice, onion, garlic, ginger) and then I also made a fruit chutney. I got the receipe from another board I go on. I felt like such a cook :stir: I had small 8 shrimp (probably the size of a quarter, no I'm not joking they shrunl once they were grilled) about a cup of rice and then some of the fruit chutney probably if I had to guess a cup of that too. Then I had ice cream cake and I had a Jell-O dessert (orange jell-o and peaches with cool whip in a Nello wafer crust). I should have made it a little more figure friendly but I didn't I don't know why, no one would have noticed at all. Next time I will. Anyway back on track today. Have a nice Monday everyone.

Laura

[Wonders10]

Happy Monday Peeps!

Trying to make good and smart food choices today. And write everything down.

Job hunt is at a lull. Waiting for some people who are supposed to be setting up interviews with places to call me. I think I will call a couple schools that I sent resumes too last week. Just to touch base.

In other news, my mom and I originally were going to go to St. Augustine with our dog mid-july. With the job hunt, I began getting concerned that I may have to cancel to start work (which is fine...a job is way more important). However it is getting closer to that time and I think the dates will work out even if I get an offer between now and then. Anyway, yesterday my mom and I are watching Samantha Brown's cruise weekend special and decided that we should try to do a quick cruise. We live 20 minutes away from the port and we could get an inside or window cabin to save money. Well the dates didn't work out so the cruise is out. I joke "we can always go to Disney World". She laughed and moved on. So a few minutes later she goes, "what kind of specials is disney having?"

:eek:

:faint:

:woohoo:

So the planning began! I may be getting another trip to Disney in the very near future. Originally our dates were July 16-19 because I might have to go up there for a job interview that week, but I decided I could just go up alone if I need to and stay with a friend that week. So now our tentative dates are July 9-12. So excited! I looked into the dining plan but I just don't think it is cost effective for us when I can get Florida resident tickets and room discount. We'd have to eat $500 worth of food to just break even with the cost :laughing: . Now we love to eat, but $500? No values are available so I think it will probably be POR. A favorite of ours.

Anyway, I will keep you posted on everything! So excited to think that in less than 3 weeks I might be in WDW.

Have a great skinny day everyone!

[DisneyLaura]

She laughed and moved on. So a few minutes later she goes, "what kind of specials is disney having?"

Shannon you lucky duck you

[UtahMama]

UGH, in April I lost 20 pounds. I've kept it off...which IS a celebration, but need to get myself GOING again!

THIS was almost entirely from NOT drinking diet soda.

Today, I just want to get in the water and NO soda.

I did have some iced coffee for the headache (that I'm avoiding) and a piece of whole wheat toast...the kind with NUTS and TWIGS for the fiber I'm reeeeeally needing after a meat filled weekend!


Thank You ALL for the Thank You's!!!! :hug:

TODAY IS A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A WALK!!!!!! :cool1:

[dance2874]

Hey everyone! Just subbing in over here. I didnt get to weigh this week. Wasnt near my scale this week and I didnt dare weigh on a foreign scale. God knows what it would have said, so I will weigh this Friday for sure.

Having a strange week though...need some peep support. Went to Target for some stuff (with both kids, one of which is very obviously still an infant....) and the checkout lady was making conversation with me. She was asking about the kiddos and telling me about her grandkids. She then asked me a horrifying question- "Do you know what you are having this time?" as she rubbed her tummy. Peeps, she thought I was pregnant :scared1: Not only that, she thought I looked far enough along to know what I was having. I was so shocked I just said "no" and went on my merry way. I mean, I dont think I still look 6 mos pregnant! I weigh less now that I did when I got pregnant. I have come to the conclusion that when I was bigger on top I was able to hide the tummy better, and even if people thought I may be pregnant they would never say anything because I appeared large everywhere. Now that the girls are smaller, my tummy looks out of place :( I am on the wagon big time this week. That really sent me for a loop.

In other news, last week was a sad and strange one too. I went back home for one last trip down memory lane. An Amusement park in my hometown closed (Geauga Lake for all you people close to OH) and they auctioned off everything inside. They let people walk through it to preview the auction items so I got to go walk though and take some last pictures but it is so sad. It was operating for 119 years and has/had one of the oldest roller coasters in the world. The current owners (the people who run Cedar Point) decided to close it at the end of last season, gave no notice so people could make one last trip there, and decided to sell off the contents and the land separately so nobody else could operate it as a park now. Nobody understands why. Anyways...I practically grew up in this place as a kid and I worked at the Sea World across the lake for 10yrs. (it is now a water park they own but I doubt it will be there soon either) It is so sad that pretty much all of that will be gone soon and I wont get to share it with my kids.:(

Hope everyone had a good week...off to read the back pages I missed....

[Wonders10]

Warning: Serious Lady Talk Ahead:

Peeps, I'm freaking out. Since Thursday or Friday of last week, my lady area has been sore. Not itchy. Not burning. Just sore. Going to the bathroom didn't bother me unless I wiped a little too rough. I got AF right around the same time so not sure if I had any d/c or anything. It kills to sit down. I sit down like women who are 9 months pregnant - leaning back and gradually lowering myself. Last night and today it has hurt more consistently, not just when I sat down, bent over, etc. And the pain has more of a burning sensation then previously, but still does not bother me when I go to the bathroom.

I have never been to the gyno...I know I know. I should have gone by this age for a check up and all that good stuff. But I didn't. The thing is I'm pretty sure I need to go to one for this situation. And I'm terrified. Besides the idea of someone touching my extremely sore and sensitive area, the thought of a "complete" exam sounds horrifying right now. Just sort of venting here, I guess. By chance, has anyone ever had anything that sounds similar? Or just any good thoughts for my first visit to the "special lady doctor"? My DSIL gave me the numbers of 2 of her former docs (former because she moved out of the area). She really liked both though and one of them delivered her babies.

Anyway, hope everyone is feeling better than I am right now.

[LMO429]

Wonders Oh My! :scared1: that sounds horrible! I hope you feel better

[MA pigletfan]

Warning: Serious Lady Talk Ahead:

Peeps, I'm freaking out. Since Thursday or Friday of last week, my lady area has been sore. Not itchy. Not burning. Just sore. Going to the bathroom didn't bother me unless I wiped a little too rough. I got AF right around the same time so not sure if I had any d/c or anything. It kills to sit down. I sit down like women who are 9 months pregnant - leaning back and gradually lowering myself. Last night and today it has hurt more consistently, not just when I sat down, bent over, etc. And the pain has more of a burning sensation then previously, but still does not bother me when I go to the bathroom.

I have never been to the gyno...I know I know. I should have gone by this age for a check up and all that good stuff. But I didn't. The thing is I'm pretty sure I need to go to one for this situation. And I'm terrified. Besides the idea of someone touching my extremely sore and sensitive area, the thought of a "complete" exam sounds horrifying right now. Just sort of venting here, I guess. By chance, has anyone ever had anything that sounds similar? Or just any good thoughts for my first visit to the "special lady doctor"? My DSIL gave me the numbers of 2 of her former docs (former because she moved out of the area). She really liked both though and one of them delivered her babies.

Anyway, hope everyone is feeling better than I am right now.

Shannon!!! OH NO!!! that sounds awful..i am def. a professional when it comes to UTI advice ( unfortunately!)..but this does not sound like that! I couldn't even guess as to what that could be..is there anyway you bruised yourself "down there" did you fall or sit on something really hard by accident? Whatever it is i hope you feel better soon..and plenty of :hug: !

[Disneyfreak92]

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:

Thank you Laura for the pm saying I was missed. :hug:

It's been fast and furious here since the beginning of June and I've been eating like there's no tomorrow. I'm embarrassed to be checking in as I haven't weighed for almost a month. And I'm not sure I want to.

Hope everyone here is fine.

Could someone give me the highlights of June so far?

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Of course you were missed! :hug:

I think you got some good highlights already. I can't think of anything else at the moment. Come back more often girlie!

UGH, in April I lost 20 pounds. I've kept it off...which IS a celebration, but need to get myself GOING again!

THIS was almost entirely from NOT drinking diet soda.

Today, I just want to get in the water and NO soda.

I did have some iced coffee for the headache (that I'm avoiding) and a piece of whole wheat toast...the kind with NUTS and TWIGS for the fiber I'm reeeeeally needing after a meat filled weekend!


Thank You ALL for the Thank You's!!!! :hug:

TODAY IS A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A WALK!!!!!! :cool1:

I have to get myself going again as well Wendy. I'm pumping up the exercise this week myself. So far, I did 30 minutes walking at lunch and 35 minutes on the bike here at home today. And I've eaten really well. Lots of fiber and I'm good on calories. I have to keep it up all week, and I really hope I can see a loss this Friday.

Warning: Serious Lady Talk Ahead:

Peeps, I'm freaking out. Since Thursday or Friday of last week, my lady area has been sore. Not itchy. Not burning. Just sore. Going to the bathroom didn't bother me unless I wiped a little too rough. I got AF right around the same time so not sure if I had any d/c or anything. It kills to sit down. I sit down like women who are 9 months pregnant - leaning back and gradually lowering myself. Last night and today it has hurt more consistently, not just when I sat down, bent over, etc. And the pain has more of a burning sensation then previously, but still does not bother me when I go to the bathroom.

I have never been to the gyno...I know I know. I should have gone by this age for a check up and all that good stuff. But I didn't. The thing is I'm pretty sure I need to go to one for this situation. And I'm terrified. Besides the idea of someone touching my extremely sore and sensitive area, the thought of a "complete" exam sounds horrifying right now. Just sort of venting here, I guess. By chance, has anyone ever had anything that sounds similar? Or just any good thoughts for my first visit to the "special lady doctor"? My DSIL gave me the numbers of 2 of her former docs (former because she moved out of the area). She really liked both though and one of them delivered her babies.

Anyway, hope everyone is feeling better than I am right now.

:hug: for you Shannon. I have no personal experience with that myself. I did however go to the gyno for the first time rather later than I should have too. I got a great doc (recommended by a friend), and all went fine. You will be fine too. I'm sure they will take extra good care of you since you have an issue there. Good luck to you.

[Sparkie]

Wonders: just sent you a pm. Go see the doctor- I'll be there holding your hand- its going to be ok.

Dance :( :hug: That happened to me once. I was furniture shopping and had the baby in the stroller. The sales lady reached over and touched my stomach and said, "Oh, when is the baby due?" I replied, "The baby is in the stroller and she is 6 months". Needless to say that I didnt buy any furniture that day. But big :hug: cause I know that it hurt your feelings. Your baby isnt that old and it takes a while to get back in shape. But you will get there. I actually lost all my baby weight after the second one and the third but it did get harder each time. Then my body turned 40 and my metabolism went on strike.

[Disneyfreak92]

Well, I took a few pics of our landscaping tonight. So, here are a few of them. We have had the empty mulch bed (which needed more mulch because you could see the weed barrier in many areas) for quite some time. DH added the border, and he and his dad and step mom planted the plants, put in the lighting and pavers, and added more mulch and some rocks. I am so thrilled with how it turned out, and I can't wait to see it all grow!

http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/318722081_kJQBV-L.jpg

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And here's a couple of my favorites from the Indy Zoo from last weekend...

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http://lyndapphotography.smugmug.com/photos/318748977_KbAVC-L.jpg

[Hillary12.8.07]

Are lurkers allowed to join?? I've heard so many great things about this group, and have read along previously. I am currently on Medifast, which I realize may be controversial and most people around here are on WW. But I'd still love to join in!! I've lost about 25 pounds in just a little over a month, and would love to be a part of this group and cheer along w/you!!

[dance2874]

Warning: Serious Lady Talk Ahead:

OUCH! I hope you get to feeling better. It almost sounds like a muscle pull or something. I say you have to go see the lady Dr though, for sure. It really is not as bad as you are probably thinking it is in your head. I remember after I went the first time thinking, "what the heck was I afraid of?" And, you are already uncomfortable so they may not even do a full exam anyways.

Well, I took a few pics of our landscaping tonight. So, here are a few of them.
Those are great shots from the zoo...and the landscaping is so pretty. We hired a lawn company this year and my grass is really green for the first time since we moved here in 2003 :rotfl: We are definitely not the gardening kind of people, as much as I wish I was.

Are lurkers allowed to join?? I've heard so many great things about this group, and have read along previously. I am currently on Medifast, which I realize may be controversial and most people around here are on WW. But I'd still love to join in!! I've lost about 25 pounds in just a little over a month, and would love to be a part of this group and cheer along w/you!!

WELCOME! Anyone is welcome here, no matter what you are doing to lose. I would say there are a few WW people here but there are also lots of others doing it their own way too!

[dwheatl]

Great pictures, Lynda. We are letting our lawn die because of the drought :worried:. We had sod put down a few years ago and loved it, but the Governator will fine us if we use too much water.

Shannon - Could it be a cyst? That can make it very sore.

Dance - Sorry about the ignorant clerk. :hug:

Hilary - Welcome!

[lovealldisney]

Peeps, I'm freaking out. Since Thursday or Friday of last week, my lady area has been sore. Not itchy. Not burning. Just sore. Going to the bathroom didn't bother me unless I wiped a little too rough. I got AF right around the same time so not sure if I had any d/c or anything. It kills to sit down. I sit down like women who are 9 months pregnant - leaning back and gradually lowering myself. Last night and today it has hurt more consistently, not just when I sat down, bent over, etc. And the pain has more of a burning sensation then previously, but still does not bother me when I go to the bathroom.

GO to the lady Doctor! This something you can't ignore! We will all be here for you! :hug:

Hillary Welcome! :welcome: What is Medifast?

[DisneyObsession]

Morning All!

Shannon...Definitely get to a dr!!! :hug:

Dance...I had the same thing happen after I had my twins and I went to a Mother's of Twins Club meeting!!! You'd think they'd know better! :confused3

Lynda...Landscaping looks great!

I am being diligent today with food...if I didn't bring it with me, I'm not eating it! Packed lunch and both snacks for the day and am making shrimp stir-fry for dinner.

Happy day All!!! :hippie:

[LMO429]

Are lurkers allowed to join?? I've heard so many great things about this group, and have read along previously. I am currently on Medifast, which I realize may be controversial and most people around here are on WW. But I'd still love to join in!! I've lost about 25 pounds in just a little over a month, and would love to be a part of this group and cheer along w/you!!

Welcome! :goodvibes Looking forward to getting to know you more!

[monymony3471]

Lexy: It's good to see you over here too.

Hilary: I remember reading along about your wedding. Were you to the one who made the ornaments? :goodvibes

Hi everyone! I'm back on the tread mill and am about to walk/run it again this morning.

As far as the exercise ball went, the squats killed me. In a good way. It made my leg muscles so sore though and I only did 15 of them. Each time I had to do the stairs yesterday followed with 14 "OWS". It made my knee muscles HURT!

I have to share this. We had so much fun yesterday at Mal's dress rehersal. If you are subjected to this twice, I apologize. (But it is so cute!)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/monymony3471/video/th_Maloriedance009.jpg (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/monymony3471/video/?action=view&current=Maloriedance009.flv)

[dance2874]

OMG, too much cuteness Monica!! She did a great job too!

[Hillary12.8.07]

Thanks for the welcomes ladies!!!

And Monica thats cool that you remember me! I DID make the ornaments...well, copied another poster on here but yes that was me.

I'm so excited to join in here!! It's so much easier to keep pushing through when it gets hard when you have great support. The Medifast discussion boards are great, but I just haven't found a group that I really like.

And since someone asked, Medifast is a prepackaged diet, I guess is the best way to describe it. Its called 5 and 1, basically you get 5 Medifast meals a day, which you can choose from shakes, oatmeal, soups, bars, etc. And then one Lean and Green meal, obviously green veggies and a lean protein. You eat every 2-3 hours so its really easy. I've been on it 5 weeks today, and am at 25 pounds lost. That's one reason I was attracted to it, I have a good bit of weight I want to lose and it's fast. I only wish I had done this before my wedding, but it would have been far too stressful! And the diet has been researched and medically studied so I know it's very safe, thats the one thing that people have misconceptions about.

Anyway,I'm excited about getting to know everyone here better as well!

[Wonders10]

Good morning Peeps...thanks for the encouraging words and hugs. The dr. cannot see me until Thursday afternoon (and even then she squeezed me in - originally told me Monday!). The good news is I'm feeling so much better today so far. Not sure what that means but I'm glad. I'll keep you all posted. I should clarify that the pain is in the front of the whole area...near the front of my body. Sorry if that isn't clear. These are family boards ;)
Oh and yesterday I actually thought it was because of my laptop. I sit on the couch or chair with it on my lap and yesterday it felt really hot and I started wondering if I was irritating myself with the heat from my laptop. :rotfl2:

In MUCH better news, I just booked Port Orleans Riverside for July 9-12 for my mom and I. A semi-spur of the moment disney trip to FantasyLand before officially being thrown into the real world. I want to try some new restaurants and just take it easy. My mom has told me in the past that Disney has lost its "magic" for her so I want to try to bring it back for her.

Monica - cute kiddos! Reminds me of my days as a dancer. One of my costumes was neon orange and we had to spray paint our tap shoes the same color! Your DH's surgery is this week, right? :hug:

Dance - the lady in the store is a moron. Why do people say things like that? If it makes you feel better, my DSIL was telling me the other day that she is having a hard time telling if people are pregnant or not because pregnant women are wearing more form fitting clothes, making their bellies more obvious. :hug:

Lynda - the yard looks great! I like the little pluto garden statue! And that pic of the sleeping lion...so adorable! Oh, weren't you going to the dr soon too? For what we thought was an ingrown hair?

Off to veg out on the couch, watch TV and think of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice restaurants for Disney. Since it's so close, I'm sure a lot of our choices will be unavailable.

Have a great day Peeps! Send PD that I continue to feel better and for the dr. appt on thursday.

[UtahMama]

Warning: Serious Lady Talk Ahead:

Peeps, I'm freaking out. Since Thursday or Friday of last week, my lady area has been sore. Not itchy. Not burning. Just sore. Going to the bathroom didn't bother me unless I wiped a little too rough. I got AF right around the same time so not sure if I had any d/c or anything. It kills to sit down. I sit down like women who are 9 months pregnant - leaning back and gradually lowering myself. Last night and today it has hurt more consistently, not just when I sat down, bent over, etc. And the pain has more of a burning sensation then previously, but still does not bother me when I go to the bathroom.

I have never been to the gyno...I know I know. I should have gone by this age for a check up and all that good stuff. But I didn't. The thing is I'm pretty sure I need to go to one for this situation. And I'm terrified. Besides the idea of someone touching my extremely sore and sensitive area, the thought of a "complete" exam sounds horrifying right now. Just sort of venting here, I guess. By chance, has anyone ever had anything that sounds similar? Or just any good thoughts for my first visit to the "special lady doctor"? My DSIL gave me the numbers of 2 of her former docs (former because she moved out of the area). She really liked both though and one of them delivered her babies.

Anyway, hope everyone is feeling better than I am right now.

Sweetie! Just go, it won't be that bad :hug:

You don't want "vah-jay-jay" pain! ;)

[monymony3471]

Thanks for the welcomes ladies!!!

And Monica thats cool that you remember me! I DID make the ornaments...well, copied another poster on here but yes that was me.

I'm so excited to join in here!! It's so much easier to keep pushing through when it gets hard when you have great support. The Medifast discussion boards are great, but I just haven't found a group that I really like.

And since someone asked, Medifast is a prepackaged diet, I guess is the best way to describe it. Its called 5 and 1, basically you get 5 Medifast meals a day, which you can choose from shakes, oatmeal, soups, bars, etc. And then one Lean and Green meal, obviously green veggies and a lean protein. You eat every 2-3 hours so its really easy. I've been on it 5 weeks today, and am at 25 pounds lost. That's one reason I was attracted to it, I have a good bit of weight I want to lose and it's fast. I only wish I had done this before my wedding, but it would have been far too stressful! And the diet has been researched and medically studied so I know it's very safe, thats the one thing that people have misconceptions about.

Anyway,I'm excited about getting to know everyone here better as well!

Sounds like a diet I see here on TV. Nutra-system?

And I know all about the ornaments cause I was the one who made them and posted them:rolleyes1



Good morning Peeps...thanks for the encouraging words and hugs. The dr. cannot see me until Thursday afternoon (and even then she squeezed me in - originally told me Monday!). The good news is I'm feeling so much better today so far. Not sure what that means but I'm glad. I'll keep you all posted. I should clarify that the pain is in the front of the whole area...near the front of my body. Sorry if that isn't clear. These are family boards ;)
Oh and yesterday I actually thought it was because of my laptop. I sit on the couch or chair with it on my lap and yesterday it felt really hot and I started wondering if I was irritating myself with the heat from my laptop. :rotfl2:

In MUCH better news, I just booked Port Orleans Riverside for July 9-12 for my mom and I. A semi-spur of the moment disney trip to FantasyLand before officially being thrown into the real world. I want to try some new restaurants and just take it easy. My mom has told me in the past that Disney has lost its "magic" for her so I want to try to bring it back for her.

Monica - cute kiddos! Reminds me of my days as a dancer. One of my costumes was neon orange and we had to spray paint our tap shoes the same color! Your DH's surgery is this week, right? :hug:

Dance - the lady in the store is a moron. Why do people say things like that? If it makes you feel better, my DSIL was telling me the other day that she is having a hard time telling if people are pregnant or not because pregnant women are wearing more form fitting clothes, making their bellies more obvious. :hug:

Lynda - the yard looks great! I like the little pluto garden statue! And that pic of the sleeping lion...so adorable! Oh, weren't you going to the dr soon too? For what we thought was an ingrown hair?

Off to veg out on the couch, watch TV and think of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice restaurants for Disney. Since it's so close, I'm sure a lot of our choices will be unavailable.

Have a great day Peeps! Send PD that I continue to feel better and for the dr. appt on thursday.

Yes, it's Friday. I wish I could be of some help with your situation, but I can't. Just gonna keep you in my prayers.

The older girls sprayed their point shoes bright red. And dorothy's are sparkly red.

They even have dancers, the flying monkeys, on ropes flying and they take dorothy too. Really cool.

[UtahMama]

Hillary- Welcome to the hood! You'll fit in fabulously!

Monica- Malory is steenkin' cute!

Lynda- holy smokes! Those photos are breathtaking! You are seriously talented!

Dance- UGH! On the sales lady's comment! :hug: She was just plain rude!

[HockeyKat]

Are lurkers allowed to join?? I've heard so many great things about this group, and have read along previously. I am currently on Medifast, which I realize may be controversial and most people around here are on WW. But I'd still love to join in!! I've lost about 25 pounds in just a little over a month, and would love to be a part of this group and cheer along w/you!!

WELCOME!!!

Medifast, you say? Hmm. 25 lbs in 5 weeks, that is impressive!

I think our mantra here is support, no matter what... there are WW, calorie counterts, Atkins, south beach, JC&NutriSystem (off and on), and even gastric bypass (celery where are you??) around here.


Lynda, loved the pics. Can he come do mine??

Shannon, hope that you feel better soon.

Monica, :hug:


Off to the gym!!

[DisneyLaura]

Shannon - Hope you start to feel better soon, glad you're going to the doctor. Let us know what happens

Lynda - Awesome pictures of the gardens. Is that a Pluto in your garden? i love it. The zoo pictures are awesome

Hillary Welcome aboard. Oh know now there is another thread I gotta subscribe too :faint: Can't wait to read it. 25 lb in 5 weeks :thumbsup2

Monica If I don't say so myself Malorie is the best ballerina on the stage :goodvibes I want to get an exercise ball, do you like yours, do you follow a video, which one do you recommend? Ok that's enough questions for now


Ok peeps I need to vent - You know how everyone is getting a stimulus check well I'm not why you ask because we still owed more money on our taxes and they just took that check and applied it to what we owed. I know that makes sense but I was looking forward into taking that check and putting it in a CD and use it for Disney next year. But DH said we'll just take the money that we were going to pay for taxes and put it in our WDW fund. Anyway I am also watching my two nephews (ages 8 and 4) and a niece (almost 7) before summer camp starts and alread the kids are fighting and it's day 1:headache: So far three kids have been in time out for hitting, not sharing :faint: and it's not even lunch time yet. I can't go to WW today and weigh in which I'm upset about but I might try and go tonight, there is a meeting at 5:30 we'll shall see how tired I am at 5 to go. Definately go next week though.

Laura

[UtahMama]

Ok peeps I need to vent - You know how everyone is getting a stimulus check well I'm not why you ask because we still owed more money on our taxes and they just took that check and applied it to what we owed. I know that makes sense but I was looking forward into taking that check and putting it in a CD and use it for Disney next year. But DH said we'll just take the money that we were going to pay for taxes and put it in our WDW fund. Anyway I am also watching my two nephews (ages 8 and 4) and a niece (almost 7) before summer camp starts and alread the kids are fighting and it's day 1:headache: So far three kids have been in time out for hitting, not sharing :faint: and it's not even lunch time yet. I can't go to WW today and weigh in which I'm upset about but I might try and go tonight, there is a meeting at 5:30 we'll shall see how tired I am at 5 to go. Definately go next week though.

Laura

Our check was spent on bills :rolleyes1 (mostly)

I hear ya on the kid fighting! :faint:

I have today including my own kids: one 9 mo. old baby, 2 3-year olds, an 8 yr. old boy, and 10 yr. old boy ...and 19 yr.old boy who riles them all up!

I'm already ready fro Calgon to take me away!

[UtahMama]

Thanks for the welcomes ladies!!!

And Monica thats cool that you remember me! I DID make the ornaments...well, copied another poster on here but yes that was me.

I'm so excited to join in here!! It's so much easier to keep pushing through when it gets hard when you have great support. The Medifast discussion boards are great, but I just haven't found a group that I really like.

And since someone asked, Medifast is a prepackaged diet, I guess is the best way to describe it. Its called 5 and 1, basically you get 5 Medifast meals a day, which you can choose from shakes, oatmeal, soups, bars, etc. And then one Lean and Green meal, obviously green veggies and a lean protein. You eat every 2-3 hours so its really easy. I've been on it 5 weeks today, and am at 25 pounds lost. That's one reason I was attracted to it, I have a good bit of weight I want to lose and it's fast. I only wish I had done this before my wedding, but it would have been far too stressful! And the diet has been researched and medically studied so I know it's very safe, thats the one thing that people have misconceptions about.

Anyway,I'm excited about getting to know everyone here better as well!

AWESOME!!!!! Here's one of these: :banana:

I like to be able to eat ever 2-3 hours too. That really helps not feeling hungry!!!

MY biggest battle is the so called "head-hunger" like eating when I'm bored or stressed. I am doing MUCH better these days by allowing such snacks. Especially at night...extreme bedtime munchies while playing Scrabble!

That diet has come a LOOOONG way! It used to be very very limited by just shakes (I think) when Oprah did it.

Really super duper proud of you, NEW GIRL! :hug:

[Hillary12.8.07]

You ladies are so sweet!! And yes Medifast HAS come a long way...that is actually one thing I here alot, "Isn't that what Oprah did a long time ago? And didn't she gain even more back??" Yes actually, but it was almost a diff diet back then, and now they have a transition and maintenance phase you go through for awhile to get back into eating regular foods again. One thing I'm learning a ton about is portion control, and how much easier eating 5 small meals a day.

Monica-it is kinda like Nutrisystem I guess, just in that it's prepackaged food. But its in powder form you mix w/water...I know it sounds gross but seriously not bad at all. I don't really know much else about NS though.

And I KNEW your name looked familiar!! haha. Yes, I copied you, thanks AGAIN for the super idea. I loved having those ornaments on our honeymoon! So awesome.

[DisneyLaura]

I'm already ready fro Calgon to take me away!

I'm drawing the water for us now :lmao:

You ladies are so sweet!! And yes Medifast HAS come a long way...that is actually one thing I here alot, "Isn't that what Oprah did a long time ago? And didn't she gain even more back??" Yes actually, but it was almost a diff diet back then, and now they have a transition and maintenance phase you go through for awhile to get back into eating regular foods again. One thing I'm learning a ton about is portion control, and how much easier eating 5 small meals a day.

Do you buy these products online or go to an actual place?

[Hillary12.8.07]

I'm drawing the water for us now :lmao:



Do you buy these products online or go to an actual place?


I get them online, but I think I've read there are places you can go. I actually read somewhere on the MF boards that there is a center in Orlando and people have gone there to get their food instead of having to travel on a plane for it while on vacation.

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi all :)
Hillary - WELCOME! You'll love it here, its a great support system no matter which way you are losing weight!

Mony - Sooo cute!! I loved the video! :hug:

Dance - :hug: Some people are just so rude, intentional or unintentional.

Lynda - Your garden looks great, and I loved the photos you took, you are so talented! I wish you could be my wedding photographer, you could make me look good! :rotfl2:

Lexy - Hi! Ive missed your morning posts (well, afternoon posts to me! :rotfl: )

Shannon - Im glad you got into the doctors, better to get everything checked! I know what you mean about the laptop, the first time I used ours I had it on my legs and didn't notice it getting warm, when I stood up I thought I'd got a rash! :rotfl:

Hi to everyone else, sorry if Ive missed anything! :)

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Who is on their way to WDW next?



We are going in May but may be going in December as well. If we do, then I'm going to purchase annual passes. :yay:

GOOD MORNING! :sunny:



:wave2: Melinda!

In other news, last week was a sad and strange one too. I went back home for one last trip down memory lane. An Amusement park in my hometown closed (Geauga Lake for all you people close to OH) and they auctioned off everything inside. They let people walk through it to preview the auction items so I got to go walk though and take some last pictures but it is so sad. It was operating for 119 years and has/had one of the oldest roller coasters in the world. The current owners (the people who run Cedar Point) decided to close it at the end of last season, gave no notice so people could make one last trip there, and decided to sell off the contents and the land separately so nobody else could operate it as a park now. Nobody understands why. Anyways...I practically grew up in this place as a kid and I worked at the Sea World across the lake for 10yrs. (it is now a water park they own but I doubt it will be there soon either) It is so sad that pretty much all of that will be gone soon and I wont get to share it with my kids.:(



Last week I was looking for info. on Sea World (we thought that there was one still located in Ohio) & came across an article about the park closing. I hope that you got some great photos & remember memories will last a lifetime.


Peeps, I'm freaking out.

:hug: I hope you get to feeling better.

Are lurkers allowed to join?? I've heard so many great things about this group, and have read along previously. I am currently on Medifast, which I realize may be controversial and most people around here are on WW. But I'd still love to join in!! I've lost about 25 pounds in just a little over a month, and would love to be a part of this group and cheer along w/you!!

:welcome:

[dwheatl]

I have to share this. We had so much fun yesterday at Mal's dress rehersal. If you are subjected to this twice, I apologize. (But it is so cute!)

That girl's got her moves down. WTG, Mal!

[HockeyKat]

So far I have Aug 30-Sept 7, Dec 7-9, and am thinking about what to do for Jan and Apr 2009. Yes, I am an addict!!

[monymony3471]

Mal was just having a blast! It's these moments that make everything else going on unimportant. I'm glad you all thought she was cute and good cause I am so biased!

Today we get to do it again and Tim and the boys are coming. Daddy has some surgery preping to do on Thursday and that's the day we go and watch and I don't think he'll beable to join us. I think he'll need to be close to a restroom at all times. Catch my drift?

So, I suggested we all go today while it's still rehearsal and they allow anyone to come and the boys can play their DS'es and the baby will be entertained.

DAWN: If you answered me about sharing the photopass in August, I never saw it and now that thread is over, so if you would kindly tell me again....

[dwheatl]

Ok peeps I need to vent - You know how everyone is getting a stimulus check well I'm not why you ask because we still owed more money on our taxes and they just took that check and applied it to what we owed. I know that makes sense but I was looking forward into taking that check and putting it in a CD and use it for Disney next year. But DH said we'll just take the money that we were going to pay for taxes and put it in our WDW fund. Anyway I am also watching my two nephews (ages 8 and 4) and a niece (almost 7) before summer camp starts and alread the kids are fighting and it's day 1:headache: So far three kids have been in time out for hitting, not sharing :faint: and it's not even lunch time yet. I can't go to WW today and weigh in which I'm upset about but I might try and go tonight, there is a meeting at 5:30 we'll shall see how tired I am at 5 to go. Definitely go next week though.

Laura I was griping the other way, because we have to send in estimated tax payments for next year, and then they send out the stimulus check. How about I skip a payment or two, and they keep the check? I guess when it comes to the IRS, there's no winning.
And you have my sympathy on the kids. DH was just reading a joke where the definitiion of summer is the time when parents find out that teachers are under-appreciated.




That diet has come a LOOOONG way! It used to be very very limited by just shakes (I think) when Oprah did it. My mom was in the experimental group at Stanford when they developed Medifast. It's when we found out she was diabetic and had lactose issues. Let me just say, she lost a lot of weight, but shakes alone were not good for her body because of her other health issues.


:love: Summer fruit is here! I went out to pick plums from my tree this morning, and they are so good! I also got a workout because my neighbor planted wisteria, and it's crept all through my plum tree. My triceps are burning. Note to you all: if you are doing over-your-head gardening, don't wear a bra. I had bugs, leaves, etc falling down my nightgown (yes, I was gardening in my nightie), and I was able to shake them right out the bottom. There's a mental image for you all.
I also see the blackberries in our yard starting to ripen. I love summer fruit!

[HockeyKat]

Danielle, thanks for the image! :laughing:

Hillary, I looked into Medifast. Looks interesting! I have somewhere between 10 and 20 lbs left to lose... wonder if it would work for those... :)

[Disneyfreak92]

Those are great shots from the zoo...and the landscaping is so pretty. We hired a lawn company this year and my grass is really green for the first time since we moved here in 2003 :rotfl: We are definitely not the gardening kind of people, as much as I wish I was.

We are not the gardening type either. His dad and step mom are much more so.



:welcome: Hilary!

Lynda - the yard looks great! I like the little pluto garden statue! And that pic of the sleeping lion...so adorable! Oh, weren't you going to the dr soon too? For what we thought was an ingrown hair?

You are correct! I am going to the doctor tomorrow. My spot is much better, but not completely gone, so I am going tomorrow afternoon. I'll let you all know how it goes. I hope all goes well with your appointment Shannon.

Lynda, loved the pics. Can he come do mine??

:rotfl: He said it wasn't as bad as he thought it would be if that helps you at all.

Lynda - Awesome pictures of the gardens. Is that a Pluto in your garden? i love it. The zoo pictures are awesome

That is Pluto! :) We got it at WDW actually.

Lynda - Your garden looks great, and I loved the photos you took, you are so talented! I wish you could be my wedding photographer, you could make me look good! :rotfl2:

:laughing: Actually, that would be a blast! I wish I could do that too! Wanna fly me over? :lmao: I'm sure you'll look great regardless!


Thanks everyone for the kind words about my zoo pics! Those are my two favorites from that day. :goodvibes

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps!

I have been MIA the past couple of days. Monday I picked up my fiance from the airport he got back from his bachelor party in Las Vegas! they had the best time! There was 9 or 10 guys and my brother and dad went (my brother and dad and fiance all get along so well its nauseating sometimes but I know i am lucky that they do) anyway when i picked him up from the airport I was surprised cuz he told me he took the next couple of days off as well (he nevers does that kinda of stuff he always works even when he is sick) but they partied so much in vegas that he was exhausted... so we have just been spending alot of time together, laying by the pool, playing rock band and getting some wedding garbage done. I call it garbage cuz i seriously cant wait till all the planning is over its annoying I am really not that into it.

we hired a wedding planner yesterday for the last month of the wedding, and she will be my day of coordinator for the wedding day as well. After all the $$$$$ my fiance and father are paying we decided that since we are so deep into this wedding we are going to try and make it as perfect as possible.

ON the workout front I got these new workout DVDs called Barry's Boot Camp 5 Day Academy. all i can say is I didnt think anyone could kick my butt as much as Jillian does but WOW! WOW WOW!! these workouts are INTENSE!!!! i couldnt even lift my arms yesterday and the cardio portion!!! OUCH! its def not for wimps..i consider myself an almost advanced exerciser and even i was looking at the tv at some points and saying "SERIOUSLY???!!!!..this is ridiculous hard how am i going to do this"

Friday is 3 months till the wedding and even though I hate all the planning I still want to look great for it! Like I said before I have been maintaining cuz I work out during the week watch what I eat and then the weekend I have been just eating and drinking what i wanted and staying the same weight..anyway I am at the point where I cant do that anymore and have to start sacrificing a little more..i am not going to be 100% strict but I have to start watching a little more on the weekends cuz I have not done so since i got back from disney and that has been over a month!!!

[punkin413]

hey, peeps! i didn't realize you had moved until just now! i was sitting here thinking, "wow......the peeps thread sure has been quiet lately." then i went to post on it and saw the new link. DUH!

i don't have time to catch up, but i hope everyone's doing well. i didn't weigh in last friday because i was a SAMER AGAIN!!!! so frustrating! :headache:

i've been doing really great with the exercise. although today i couldn't do lunges in class because my right ankle is kinda sore. i went swimming on monday and i was walking in wet flip flops and i think i remember accidentally kind of turning it while walking, so i'm assuming that's what it's from. but it's not sprained or anything.

i will try to catch up soon. missed you guys!!!! :goodvibes

[punkin413]

DAWN: If you answered me about sharing the photopass in August, I never saw it and now that thread is over, so if you would kindly tell me again....

i just scanned up and saw this.

i don't remember your question - i probably missed it! i'm assuming you're wondering about sharing a photopass with us in august? what are your dates again? ours are september 3 - september 8. so if your dates are the last half of august i bet it would work. let me know and i'll PM you details! :thumbsup2

[MA pigletfan]

just checking in peepers :)
I have been a little MIA lately as well..work has been getting a bit busy..god forbid i dont' have time to Dis! lol :rotfl2:

Kat---i believe it was you, and maybe someone else, that uses sparkpeople..can i just say i started using it Monday and i just LOVE it! It really makes me realize how much i need to amp up my protein and downsize my carbs in my diet! its such a great program..i didn't realize it was so in depth and made up the plan for you based on your weight and goals..for any of you curious..TRY IT! its great..and FREE!! :)

[winkers]

gardening, don't wear a bra. I had bugs, leaves, etc falling down my nightgown (yes, I was gardening in my nightie), and I was able to shake them right out the bottom.

I don't dare garden without my bra on..........I'm afraid I'd kneel on my :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Sparkie]

I have one of my daughters dance dvd's. I am technologically challenged so does anybody know how to make a copy of a dvd? its not copyrighted or anything - just a copy from the original- so I guess my exact question is how to make a copy of a copy?

We leave June 30. Getting excited about my trip. My DD 16 feeling a little queezy but she is making it. We had a nice family dinner last night and it was refreshing to have my DD16 act like my daughter again. I have felt so distant from her since her big news. Maybe we are on the mend.

Gotta go to the courthouse this am. DD friend that is going with us or we hope she is -got assigned to driving school on July 12 and we are not coming home until July 13..... so she has to go before the judge and ask to be reassigned to another day. She asked me what would happen if we couldnt get her date changed and she just didnt show up- I'm not good on the legal stuff but seems like that would be comtempt of court or violation of a court order or whatever the lingo is (just my PerryMason and Law and Order knowledge- had to throw in Perry Mason for us oldies- LOL!!!) Any way to not show up seems like a BAD idea dont you think?

Gotta run.... Im already late.

Much LOVE!!!

[pixie dust 112]

I don't dare garden without my bra on..........I'm afraid I'd kneel on my :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
OMG! You made me laugh so hard I cried!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: oh and Ouch!
I have one of my daughters dance dvd's. I am technologically challenged so does anybody know how to make a copy of a dvd? its not copyrighted or anything - just a copy from the original- so I guess my exact question is how to make a copy of a copy?

We leave June 30. Getting excited about my trip. My DD 16 feeling a little queezy but she is making it. We had a nice family dinner last night and it was refreshing to have my DD16 act like my daughter again. I have felt so distant from her since her big news. Maybe we are on the mend.

Gotta go to the courthouse this am. DD friend that is going with us or we hope she is -got assigned to driving school on July 12 and we are not coming home until July 13..... so she has to go before the judge and ask to be reassigned to another day. She asked me what would happen if we couldnt get her date changed and she just didnt show up- I'm not good on the legal stuff but seems like that would be comtempt of court or violation of a court order or whatever the lingo is (just my PerryMason and Law and Order knowledge- had to throw in Perry Mason for us oldies- LOL!!!) Any way to not show up seems like a BAD idea dont you think?

Gotta run.... Im already late.

Much LOVE!!!


So glad things are starting to settle down a bit.:hug:

SKipping a Court ordered date for driving school would be an extremely bad idea. Don't know what the rules are in your state, but here that would be violating a court order and the court could issue a warrant for her arrest!:scared1: Odds are good that they will be willing to reschedule tho! Good luck!

[pixie dust 112]

Can I put in a little brag here? My DD just got her SAT scores! She got a 1910 so she should be safe for the schools she's interested in! (I did tell her Yale is out) Such a relief to not have to take them in the fall! If she wants she can also apply for some early admission schools. :goodvibes I'm right about here :cloud9: right now!

[lovealldisney]

OMG you guys I went to a new fitness class last night and all I have to say is WOW am I sore today! I must be really out of shape! It was good though it worked your buns, abs, thighs! All the areas I want to tone. My lower back hurts today! I felt like a wet noodle last night! :rotfl2:

Have a great day everyone!! Good luck tomorrow!! ;)

[lovealldisney]

Can I put in a little brag here? My DD just got her SAT scores! She got a 1910 so she should be safe for the schools she's interested in! (I did tell her Yale is out) Such a relief to not have to take them in the fall! If she wants she can also apply for some early admission schools. I'm right about here right now!


That is great! Congrats to your DD for working so hard!!



OK I NEED SOME HELP TODAY! IT'S SOMEONES BIRTHDAY IN THE OFFICE AND OF COURSE THERE IS A TON OF TREATS!!!! I MEAN LIKE CHOCOLATE TREATS!! I HAVE WORKED IN A PIECE OF CAKE AT LUNCH TIME BUT I REALLY WANT A BROWNIE RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!!!! :faint:

[DisneyGalUK]

OK I NEED SOME HELP TODAY! IT'S SOMEONES BIRTHDAY IN THE OFFICE AND OF COURSE THERE IS A TON OF TREATS!!!! I MEAN LIKE CHOCOLATE TREATS!! I HAVE WORKED IN A PIECE OF CAKE AT LUNCH TIME BUT I REALLY WANT A BROWNIE RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!!!! :faint:

::cop: STEP.AWAY.FROM.THE.BROWNIE.::cop:
:rotfl: I had to resist cakes yesterday, only just managed it, but man was I bad-tempered!

[DisneyGalUK]

Can I put in a little brag here? My DD just got her SAT scores! She got a 1910 so she should be safe for the schools she's interested in! (I did tell her Yale is out) Such a relief to not have to take them in the fall! If she wants she can also apply for some early admission schools. :goodvibes I'm right about here :cloud9: right now!

:cool1: Congratulations to your daughter, and to you proud mum! :banana:

[LMO429]

Can I put in a little brag here? My DD just got her SAT scores! She got a 1910 so she should be safe for the schools she's interested in! (I did tell her Yale is out) Such a relief to not have to take them in the fall! If she wants she can also apply for some early admission schools. :goodvibes I'm right about here :cloud9: right now!


WOW! that is awesome! Isn't the highest you can get a 2000??? I forgot exactly

[LMO429]

That is great! Congrats to your DD for working so hard!!



OK I NEED SOME HELP TODAY! IT'S SOMEONES BIRTHDAY IN THE OFFICE AND OF COURSE THERE IS A TON OF TREATS!!!! I MEAN LIKE CHOCOLATE TREATS!! I HAVE WORKED IN A PIECE OF CAKE AT LUNCH TIME BUT I REALLY WANT A BROWNIE RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!!!! :faint:

Try to tell yourself it's not worth it! You just went to that new fitness class last night! Why waste all the time, effort and energy you used during the class on a brownie!

[monymony3471]

AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR

I'm just frustrated. The scale isn't moving this week. I've even excersied.

The last show is tonight.

Yesterday in Room B with all the younger dancers was a mad house. A complete crazy chaotic mess.

My head is still whirling. I'm supposed to be used to kids. WOW.

I'm almost afraid that I won't be there with Mal tonight. Tonight we are watching the show from seats.

[lovealldisney]

OK I NEED SOME HELP TODAY! IT'S SOMEONES BIRTHDAY IN THE OFFICE AND OF COURSE THERE IS A TON OF TREATS!!!! I MEAN LIKE CHOCOLATE TREATS!! I HAVE WORKED IN A PIECE OF CAKE AT LUNCH TIME BUT I REALLY WANT A BROWNIE RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!!!!
__________________

Ok I caved! I had a brownie but only half of one! Now I won't have a piece of cake with lunch. I brought the cake and it looks rather dry. I don't know what I did to make it so dry. Oh well this makes it easier I don't like me a dry cake.

[punkin413]

I don't dare garden without my bra on..........I'm afraid I'd kneel on my :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

:lmao:

I have one of my daughters dance dvd's. I am technologically challenged so does anybody know how to make a copy of a dvd? its not copyrighted or anything - just a copy from the original- so I guess my exact question is how to make a copy of a copy?


my understanding of it is you have to have some sort of CD/DVD copying software on your computer. if you don't have that, find someone who does and they can do it for you. or just take it to a kinkos or somewhere like that - i think they can do it for you, too.

Can I put in a little brag here? My DD just got her SAT scores! She got a 1910 so she should be safe for the schools she's interested in! (I did tell her Yale is out) Such a relief to not have to take them in the fall! If she wants she can also apply for some early admission schools. :goodvibes I'm right about here :cloud9: right now!

congrats!!! :thumbsup2 i'm assuming that's good since you're here :cloud9: ! when i was in high school in tennessee we didn't take the SAT but the ACT and the scoring scale is completely different.

[Sparkie]

WHEW!! Back from court. DD's friend's driving school date was changed to Sept. So she gets to go with us. Again i have volunteered myself to be her surrogate mother and take her to the Children's Hospital in Sept for her driving school class. I feel sorry for her because as my DD describes it- her dad is mean and her mom just doesnt care so friend has to fend for herself. My big heart just cant let a kid do without and the thoughts that she would have to fend for herself is heart breaking to me.

Pixie: CONGRATULATIONS! to DD on her SAT scores. My DD was supposed to take the ACT the morning after her breaking news so we opted to not test at that time and to reschedule to test in October. Most of the colleges in our state use the ACT for admissions but some kids take ACT and SAT especially if they are looking for scholarship money. Right now for my DD number 1 is finish high school and this fall go to a junior college for a 2 year RN program. A 2 year RN and a 4 year RN make about the same money- maybe only .50 difference per hour- they cant do much because we take the same liscensure exam- the main difference is with a 4 year degree you are prepped for more research and management type positions so a solid 2 year degree would get her started. It will be a tough road for sure but I am determined to help her make something of her life and am a firm believer that she should be able to support herself if she needed to.

Punkin: Thanks for the advice- I knew you would know how to do it ;) My computer says it will read and write DVD's but not sure what kind of software it has so I think I will go to kinkos just to be safe.

[HockeyKat]

That is great! Congrats to your DD for working so hard!!



OK I NEED SOME HELP TODAY! IT'S SOMEONES BIRTHDAY IN THE OFFICE AND OF COURSE THERE IS A TON OF TREATS!!!! I MEAN LIKE CHOCOLATE TREATS!! I HAVE WORKED IN A PIECE OF CAKE AT LUNCH TIME BUT I REALLY WANT A BROWNIE RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!!!! :faint:

I was going to say eat half a brownie now and half a piece of cake later, but you beat me to it!

What I tend to do in those situations is take a bite... like literally cut off just a piece big enough for a bite, and that is usually enough to at least satisfy my curiousity about it.

Then again, though, easy for me to say sweets don't really tempt me. I can go get a mini-dove chocolate from my coworker and eat half today and half tomorrow...

But put a bowl of ripple chips and french onion dip in front of me and I am lost! Add in a nice pale ale and even more so....

WHEW!! Back from court. DD's friend's driving school date was changed to Sept. So she gets to go with us. Again i have volunteered myself to be her surrogate mother and take her to the Children's Hospital in Sept for her driving school class. I feel sorry for her because as my DD describes it- her dad is mean and her mom just doesnt care so friend has to fend for herself. My big heart just cant let a kid do without and the thoughts that she would have to fend for herself is heart breaking to me.

Pixie: CONGRATULATIONS! to DD on her SAT scores. My DD was supposed to take the ACT the morning after her breaking news so we opted to not test at that time and to reschedule to test in October. Most of the colleges in our state use the ACT for admissions but some kids take ACT and SAT especially if they are looking for scholarship money. Right now for my DD number 1 is finish high school and this fall go to a junior college for a 2 year RN program. A 2 year RN and a 4 year RN make about the same money- maybe only .50 difference per hour- they cant do much because we take the same liscensure exam- the main difference is with a 4 year degree you are prepped for more research and management type positions so a solid 2 year degree would get her started. It will be a tough road for sure but I am determined to help her make something of her life and am a firm believer that she should be able to support herself if she needed to.

Punkin: Thanks for the advice- I knew you would know how to do it ;) My computer says it will read and write DVD's but not sure what kind of software it has so I think I will go to kinkos just to be safe.

My DH is going for the 2 yr RN... I think it is a great idea. We did the same thing, looked into the 4yr degree and decided the time and $$ wasn't worth it.

FWIW, he has a 4 yr degree in history and the 2 yr RN will make him WAY more money than he makes now.

Plus, a lot of places have RN to BSN or MSN programs that maybe in the future she can look into, and a lot of hospitals will pay for it.

[WI_DisneyFan]

Has anybody noticed how smart the ads on the bottom of these pages are? Like when we were talking about clowns, the ad had something to do with clowns. And since you were talking gardening without a bra, they apparently disagree because there is an ad for Roaman's half yearly bra sale (sizes 36B - 58J).

[UtahMama]

I don't dare garden without my bra on..........I'm afraid I'd kneel on my :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Has anybody noticed how smart the ads on the bottom of these pages are? Like when we were talking about clowns, the ad had something to do with clowns. And since you were talking gardening without a bra, they apparently disagree because there is an ad for Roaman's half yearly bra sale (sizes 36B - 58J).

58J???? Ow, my back hurts just thinking of that.

I do notice this ad trick all the time.

I don't feel too manipulated since I'm ON to them.

Let's mess with them....

I'm thinking of SWEETS! . ;)

[pixie dust 112]

I'm thinking about FARM EQUIPMENT!:confused3 :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[punkin413]

i get these all the time because EVERY time i go to any web page that advertises anything it's about disney. go figure!

[lovealldisney]

58J???? Ow, my back hurts just thinking of that.

I do notice this ad trick all the time.

I don't feel too manipulated since I'm ON to them.

Let's mess with them....

I'm thinking of SWEETS! .

Did you notice now there is an ad for CAKES! :rotfl:

[DisneyLaura]

i've been doing really great with the exercise. although today i couldn't do lunges in class because my right ankle is kinda sore. i went swimming on monday and i was walking in wet flip flops and i think i remember accidentally kind of turning it while walking, so i'm assuming that's what it's from. but it's not sprained or anything.

i will try to catch up soon. missed you guys!!!! :goodvibes

Hope your ankle is better

I don't dare garden without my bra on..........I'm afraid I'd kneel on my :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

:lmao:

Can I put in a little brag here? My DD just got her SAT scores! She got a 1910 so she should be safe for the schools she's interested in! (I did tell her Yale is out) Such a relief to not have to take them in the fall! If she wants she can also apply for some early admission schools. :goodvibes I'm right about here :cloud9: right now!

Good girl :thumbsup2


OK I NEED SOME HELP TODAY! IT'S SOMEONES BIRTHDAY IN THE OFFICE AND OF COURSE THERE IS A TON OF TREATS!!!! I MEAN LIKE CHOCOLATE TREATS!! I HAVE WORKED IN A PIECE OF CAKE AT LUNCH TIME BUT I REALLY WANT A BROWNIE RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!!!! :faint:

I am not the person you want to talk to about eating. I'm watching my two nephews and niece this week (not friday) and my SIL really got me upset yesterday (and that's putting it nicely) and I went to a donut shop and ate a Boston Creme donut in the matter of seconds. I didn't get to get weighed in this week because I can't fit everyone in my minivan and by the time they leave I'm too tired to go at night. I can't wait until tomorrow I get to sleep in and I'm taking my kids to see Wall-E.

Has anybody noticed how smart the ads on the bottom of these pages are? Like when we were talking about clowns, the ad had something to do with clowns. And since you were talking gardening without a bra, they apparently disagree because there is an ad for Roaman's half yearly bra sale (sizes 36B - 58J).

[mommaU4]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously.... http://bestsmileys.com/peeping/5.gif)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay! :hyper:

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose :worried: and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys? :flower3:

[UtahMama]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously.... http://bestsmileys.com/peeping/5.gif)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay! :hyper:

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose :worried: and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys? :flower3:

WELCOME!!!!

Of course!!!
Join the fun! :hug:
Tell us all about yourself ::yes::

[lovealldisney]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously.... )

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay!

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys?


YEAH someone new!!
Welcome!!
Tell us more about you!!!:)


Wendy
You notice now it's an ad for bra's!! :rotfl: I find this so funny now I'm going to be obsessed with this!

[mommaU4]

WELCOME!!!!

Of course!!!
Join the fun! :hug:
Tell us all about yourself ::yes::

YEAH someone new!!
Welcome!!
Tell us more about you!!!:)


Thank you both for the warm welcome! :goodvibes I appreciate it.

About me? Well, I just started a journal on the WISH board if anyone is really bored and wants to read it: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868294

But for the quickie version, my name is Beth. I am a 36 year old SAHM with four kids, one boy and 3 girls. Over the years I have just really let myself go and have gained an enormous amount of weight.
Right now I'm at 248 which is down from my usual weight of 263. I started trying to lose weight back in May and am down 15 lbs so far. Just a drop in the bucket I realize, but it's a start.

I'm not doing any program, just trying to move more and eat less basically. My first goal is to be below 200. After that I will decide where I want to go from there. So I've got quite a journey ahead of me.

I live in Vegas where it's hotter then heck (over 100 everyday), so you can't exactly go for an afternoon jog. Not that I was doing many of those anyway. :rolleyes1 But you know what I mean. It makes it harder to keep the kids entertained too since they can't just head outside to play. (God help me, is summer over yet?!?!)

So I've had to be creative with my exercising and I've bought some workout DVDs and have started walking in the house making circle 8's between the kitchen, living room and family room.
That was interesting the first time the kids saw me doing that. "Um mom, what are you doing??" "Exercising, can't breathe, can't talk, go away." But at least I'm trying. And they've been really supportive. :)

Okay so that wasn't really the short version, but I hope it gives you some idea of what I'm here for. And again, thanks for the welcome. :goodvibes

Oh, and I absolutely detest having my picture taken, but if anyone's curious there are some of me and my family in my TR (link's in my sig) but warning; there is also some food porn in there so don't view on an empty stomach. ;)

[Wonders10]

Welcome Beth! :goodvibes

Pixie - Congrats to you and DD! I'm confused though. When I was in high school, the highest score was 1600....but then I think they added a writing portion. Is that why the score is higher now? What schools is she thinking of applying to?

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me :laughing:

Hope everyone is having a great day!

[DisneyLaura]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously.... http://bestsmileys.com/peeping/5.gif)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay! :hyper:

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose :worried: and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys? :flower3:

Welcome Beth. My name is Laura and I have three kids. I have a lot of weight to lose as well, approximately 150 lb. One pound at a time I do though. Ok off to go read your TR. Don't worry I'm not hungry.

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me :laughing:

Hope everyone is having a great day!

So glad that's all it turned out to be. :thumbsup2 I'm proud of you too.

[DisneyGalUK]

Has anybody noticed how smart the ads on the bottom of these pages are? Like when we were talking about clowns, the ad had something to do with clowns. And since you were talking gardening without a bra, they apparently disagree because there is an ad for Roaman's half yearly bra sale (sizes 36B - 58J).

I see different adverts to you guys! That is so weird...maybe the internet gods are playing with my mind....!! :rotfl2:

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously.... http://bestsmileys.com/peeping/5.gif)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay! :hyper:

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose :worried: and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys? :flower3:

Yay!:welcome: this is such a cool group, everyone is super nice and welcoming! Hop straight in!

Welcome Beth! :goodvibes

Pixie - Congrats to you and DD! I'm confused though. When I was in high school, the highest score was 1600....but then I think they added a writing portion. Is that why the score is higher now? What schools is she thinking of applying to?

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me :laughing:

Hope everyone is having a great day!

:cool1: Shannon! Good for you, im proud of you too! :laughing: Seriously, the first check up is always the worst - and whilst they are undignified, they are nothing to be afraid of! :thumbsup2

Hope everyones having a great day! Its really cold here and chucking it down with rain - its one year ago this month that we had mega mega flooding :(

[DisneyGalUK]

Ive just been in my garden (in the pouring rain!) to try and salvage my garden furniture and look what the rain has fetched me!

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/KellySmoobles/Kelly025.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/KellySmoobles/Kelly027.jpg

Theres about 6 of them!!:eek:

They aren't huge frogs, but they seem to be getting scarily close to my back door!

[punkin413]

Ive just been in my garden (in the pouring rain!) to try and salvage my garden furniture and look what the rain has fetched me!

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/KellySmoobles/Kelly025.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/KellySmoobles/Kelly027.jpg

Theres about 6 of them!!:eek:

They aren't huge frogs, but they seem to be getting scarily close to my back door!

i LOVE frogs!!!!!! they're like my favorite animal. they won't hurt you! pick them up and play with them.....they're so cute! DH and i used to have tons of frogs as pets, but we got rid of them when we got sherman (our beagle) ......afraid he would find them tasty! :laughing:

[DisneyGalUK]

You know what scares me about them - how fast they can jump! :rotfl:
I think if the rain slows down I may try and find them again provided they dont jump on my face! :lmao:

[WI_DisneyFan]

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys? :flower3:
Welcome aboard!

I guess this is as good of a time as any for a re-introduction, since this is a new thread and all. My name is Aaron, 5'8", 31, married, no kids, one mean little Cocker Spaniel named Molly. I was born, raised, and still live in the same small town in Eastern Wisconsin (where we're still waiting for summer to begin!). I've had opportunities to move for different jobs that I've held, and was thisclose to moving to South Carolina about 10 years ago. But I just couldn't see myself moving out of my little town.

Anyway, I like to think that I'm on the last lap of my weight loss journey. I started trying to lose in March 2005 at 240 pounds. I was able to lose 25 to get down to 215 for my August 2005 wedding. I pretty much stayed right around there for the next year and four months. Then in January 2007 I rededicated myself, joined the Peeps shortly after that, and I'm now hovering around 165. My ultimate goal is to be at a weight that is healthy and looks good on me. I initially set a goal of 155, but now I'm thinking that it'll be closer to 140-145 before I'm at a spot that I want to be. The problem is that the last time I was at a healthy weight, I was in 3rd grade. So I have absolutly no idea what would be good for my body to carry around. (I would secretly love to hit 140, just so I can say that I lost 100. But we'll see if that would even be a good, healthy weight for me.)

Wendy (UtahMama) posted the rules on the first page, but I'll summarize. Friday's are weigh in days; just post your gain/loss, not your weight (but nobody will stop you if you want to); and be sure it is in big bright numbers like this -

-5.4 pounds

Beside that, post early, post often, and have fun!

[DisneyLaura]

You know what scares me about them - how fast they can jump! :rotfl:
I think if the rain slows down I may try and find them again provided they dont jump on my face! :lmao:

I agree with Punkin - we have a lot of frogs in our yard too. They're cute. Just think of them as Kermit's cousins:rotfl:

[LMO429]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

[punkin413]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

go to maui! i hate flying too but i'd go to hawaii in a heartbeat if given the chance. i went when i was 9 and i remember how long that flight was. are you flying at night? just have a couple of cocktails on the flight and relax.

[Wonders10]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid


I'm with Dawn. Definitely go to Maui! I hate flying...avoid it at all costs. I recommend having some cocktails. Or even talk to your dr. They will usually give you one or two pills to calm you down and help you relax. Just don't have the cocktails and the pills ;)

[DisneyGalUK]

I agree with Punkin - we have a lot of frogs in our yard too. They're cute. Just think of them as Kermit's cousins:rotfl:

:rotfl: There is a baby one which is sooo cute, and tiny! I'll start with that one and work my way up to the big ones! :rotfl2:

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

Im not a huge fan of flying either - if its a daytime flight then I'll have a Kalms tablet (kind of a herbal tablet which helps with nerves), or if its a night flight I'll have a cocktail or two! Definately go to Maui!

[mommaU4]

Welcome Beth! :goodvibes

Thanks for the welcome. :)

And good for you on going to the "lady doctor". It's never fun but it is a neccessary evil and I'm glad at least now you are relieved to find out what it was.



Welcome Beth. My name is Laura and I have three kids. I have a lot of weight to lose as well, approximately 150 lb. One pound at a time I do though. Ok off to go read your TR. Don't worry I'm not hungry.
Hi Laura. Thank you for the welcome. And I agree, one pound at a time. I was wondering, are you just starting out or have you been here for awhile?
This might be rude to ask and if so, I apologize and you don't have to answer, but since we both have large amounts to lose, I was wondering how you've done so far and if you are following any specific program?




Yay!:welcome: this is such a cool group, everyone is super nice and welcoming! Hop straight in!

Thanks! That's good to hear! ::yes::



Welcome aboard!

Beside that, post early, post often, and have fun!Thank-you for the welcome and the re-introduction. It's nice to see who's who and what's what.
As for living in WI and still waiting for summer, I have plenty of warmth to share. Really, take some!! LOL I grew up in SoCal, but in '04 we moved to northern MI for 3 years so I can kind of relate to that feeling of wondering if summer will ever arrive. Of course since we moved to Vegas last summer, I'm now wondering if it will ever leave? :confused:

Also thanks for posting the rules. Oops, I posted my weight. But in a way I think that's better for me. Keeps me honest. I hope that's ok. And I was weighting in on Mondays but I'd like to follow along so I'll switch it to Fridays.

Thanks again for all the info. :)

[mommaU4]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid
Hi. I realize I'm new here and all, but I thought I'd jump in and agree with the others. I think you should definitely go.

I can feel your pain as I am terrified of flying, but I second the mention to see your doctor and tell him/her how you feel. They can give you something to take the edge off. And I'd make sure to bring along a portable DVD player with an old favorite movie in it. Something that will get you feeling good and comfortable and help take your mind off it.

You're not being stupid at all, just keep thinking about how once your there and having such an amazing time, you'll be really glad you went. Oh, and since you're mentioning things like honeymoon and fiance, I'm guessing congratulations are in order. :goodvibes

[WI_DisneyFan]

Thank-you for the welcome and the re-introduction. It's nice to see who's who and what's what.
As for living in WI and still waiting for summer, I have plenty of warmth to share. Really, take some!! LOL I grew up in SoCal, but in '04 we moved to northern MI for 3 years so I can kind of relate to that feeling of wondering if summer will ever arrive. Of course since we moved to Vegas last summer, I'm now wondering if it will ever leave? :confused:

Also thanks for posting the rules. Oops, I posted my weight. But in a way I think that's better for me. Keeps me honest. I hope that's ok. And I was weighting in on Mondays but I'd like to follow along so I'll switch it to Fridays.

Thanks again for all the info. :)
I think summer is finally here! I walked out of work, and it was 84 degrees. Beautiful! As for posting your weight, don't worry about it! I only meant that you don't HAVE to if you don't want to. I personally post my weight every Friday when I record my loss/gain. But there are others who aren't comfortable with that, which I can totally relate to. Whatever works for you!

[Wonders10]

Hey Peeps!

I posted my itinerary on the theme parks boards to get some opinions. Would love if you went and checked it out. Here's the link:

http://http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=25902901#post25902901

[DisneyLaura]

Hi Laura. Thank you for the welcome. And I agree, one pound at a time. I was wondering, are you just starting out or have you been here for awhile?
This might be rude to ask and if so, I apologize and you don't have to answer, but since we both have large amounts to lose, I was wondering how you've done so far and if you are following any specific program?

It's not rude at all. I have been a peep for a couple of months, I joined the DIS boards last April so a little time after that I joined this board. Anyway I do Weight Watchers and I have been for a year and I am ashamed to say that I only lost 5 lb. I was up to almost 20 lb last spring but the summer killed me. I would lose 3 and gain 2 back. So I started over this year and I'm down 5 lb. I do have a goal to be at at least 200 lb by next Nov (2009) because that's when we will be in Disney and I want to be able to go on any ride I want to so that's my goal and these guys really help with my emotional eating I will say. :thumbsup2 I just jump on here instead and someone always will respond to my post (thanks guys :goodvibes). So that's my story. I just take it one pound at a time and I figure one day I will be at my goal.

[mommaU4]

I think summer is finally here! I walked out of work, and it was 84 degrees. Beautiful! As for posting your weight, don't worry about it! I only meant that you don't HAVE to if you don't want to. I personally post my weight every Friday when I record my loss/gain. But there are others who aren't comfortable with that, which I can totally relate to. Whatever works for you!
OK, thanks for clarifying that. :thumbsup2
Oh, and I'm glad summer is finally there for you. :beach:


It's not rude at all. I have been a peep for a couple of months, I joined the DIS boards last April so a little time after that I joined this board. Anyway I do Weight Watchers and I have been for a year and I am ashamed to say that I only lost 5 lb. I was up to almost 20 lb last spring but the summer killed me. I would lose 3 and gain 2 back. So I started over this year and I'm down 5 lb. I do have a goal to be at at least 200 lb by next Nov (2009) because that's when we will be in Disney and I want to be able to go on any ride I want to so that's my goal and these guys really help with my emotional eating I will say. :thumbsup2 I just jump on here instead and someone always will respond to my post (thanks guys :goodvibes). So that's my story. I just take it one pound at a time and I figure one day I will be at my goal.
Thanks for sharing that. I've heard really good things about WW. I should look into it some more. And I totally understand the weight loss roller coaster. I've been on it many times. I'm hoping this time it's finally a one way trip down!
Good luck with your goal! And you are right, one day you will be there. ::yes::

[MA pigletfan]

Welcome Beth! :goodvibes

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me :laughing:

Hope everyone is having a great day!
yay shannon!!! i am so proud of you! i have major "lady doctor" fears as well...so i can relate..glad to hear you will be going routinely..and that it was nothing to worry about :thumbsup2

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

you sound JUST like me!...although the furthest i have flown was Colorado..and when we go out to cali ( when you fly to maui) i will be doing the same thing! freaking out..i think going to the doc for some "relaxation pills" might be a good call..i would hate to see you miss your lovely time in Hawaii..and besides 1..i want a full report because that is one place we will be considering for our Honeymoon and 2. i would love to meet you in DL!! :)

[Disneyfreak92]

Has anybody noticed how smart the ads on the bottom of these pages are? Like when we were talking about clowns, the ad had something to do with clowns. And since you were talking gardening without a bra, they apparently disagree because there is an ad for Roaman's half yearly bra sale (sizes 36B - 58J).

:lmao:

i get these all the time because EVERY time i go to any web page that advertises anything it's about disney. go figure!

Yeah, I get that too. :confused3 :rotfl:

Thank you both for the warm welcome! :goodvibes I appreciate it.

About me? Well, I just started a journal on the WISH board if anyone is really bored and wants to read it: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868294

But for the quickie version, my name is Beth. I am a 36 year old SAHM with four kids, one boy and 3 girls. Over the years I have just really let myself go and have gained an enormous amount of weight.
Right now I'm at 248 which is down from my usual weight of 263. I started trying to lose weight back in May and am down 15 lbs so far. Just a drop in the bucket I realize, but it's a start.

I'm not doing any program, just trying to move more and eat less basically. My first goal is to be below 200. After that I will decide where I want to go from there. So I've got quite a journey ahead of me.

I live in Vegas where it's hotter then heck (over 100 everyday), so you can't exactly go for an afternoon jog. Not that I was doing many of those anyway. :rolleyes1 But you know what I mean. It makes it harder to keep the kids entertained too since they can't just head outside to play. (God help me, is summer over yet?!?!)

So I've had to be creative with my exercising and I've bought some workout DVDs and have started walking in the house making circle 8's between the kitchen, living room and family room.
That was interesting the first time the kids saw me doing that. "Um mom, what are you doing??" "Exercising, can't breathe, can't talk, go away." But at least I'm trying. And they've been really supportive. :)

Okay so that wasn't really the short version, but I hope it gives you some idea of what I'm here for. And again, thanks for the welcome. :goodvibes

Oh, and I absolutely detest having my picture taken, but if anyone's curious there are some of me and my family in my TR (link's in my sig) but warning; there is also some food porn in there so don't view on an empty stomach. ;)

WELCOME!!! I absolutely LOVE this group! And I think you will too. I joined back in November of '06, but I mostly maintained through that holiday season, and I really went after the weight loss in January '07. I have lost about 50 lbs (I started at 250.), and I have about 40 left to go. DH and I live in Central Illinois with our beagle and kitty. I work in HR and do photography on the side, and he is a finance manager at a car dealership.

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me :laughing:

Hope everyone is having a great day!

I'm proud of you too! :)

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

I'm with Dawn. Definitely go to Maui! I hate flying...avoid it at all costs. I recommend having some cocktails. Or even talk to your dr. They will usually give you one or two pills to calm you down and help you relax. Just don't have the cocktails and the pills ;)

Yeah!!! Go to Maui! My DH is terrified of flying, and we actually missed our DL trip in January because our flight was cancelled due to mechanical failure, which freaked DH out, and he didn't want to take a later flight. We have rescheduled, and he has since gone to the doctor and gotten some pills to help him out. I'm not crazy about flying either, but I'd jump at the chance to go to Maui for sure!

[Sparkie]

Wonders: Glad to hear you survived. I actually got to thinking that it could be that problem that you described- I've had personal experience with that particular problem so I can sympathize with your pain.

LMO: I flew for my very first time last year. Disney is only 1.5 hr flight from my house and I cried for 45 min of the flight. But... I liked being in Disney so quickly that I am flying again on Monday. So wish me luck. I think you will be fine. You will have you DH to keep your mind occupied and visions of a beautiful honeymoon dancing in you head.

momma4U: HI! I'm Robin. I am a nurse and work maternity/nursery on the night shift. I have 3 children, DS 19, DD 16, and DD 12. Recently DD 16 dropped a bomb on me and I am now going to be a grandmother. I'm still adjusting. I dont post my weight regularly. But plan to start back when I get back from Disney. I'm gonna give medifast a try. I need a quick jumpstart to help me get motivated and stay motivated. I am thinking medifast for a month see how I do and then kinda a WW plan. I am an emotional eater and I eat out of boredom and sometimes because the clock says its time even though I may not be hungry. Biggest challenge is the over 40 metabolism that I now have even though I didnt ask for it. I have started over more times than I can count. But the Peeps just keep taking me back. All in all - I would like to lose about 40 pounds. I'm 5'even and that would put me in the 130 range.

Punkin: did your sister get the money order?

[mommaU4]

WELCOME!!! I absolutely LOVE this group! And I think you will too. I joined back in November of '06, but I mostly maintained through that holiday season, and I really went after the weight loss in January '07. I have lost about 50 lbs (I started at 250.), and I have about 40 left to go. DH and I live in Central Illinois with our beagle and kitty. I work in HR and do photography on the side, and he is a finance manager at a car dealership.
Thank you for the welcome! So far everyone has been so warm and welcoming. I can see why you'd love this group. ::yes::

Congratulations to you on your 50 lb loss so far. Wow, that is awesome!! It sounds like we might have the same final goal. If you started at 250 and lost 50 so far, and still want to lose 40 more then that would be 160 right? (blech, math!) If so, then that's what I'd eventually like to be. Well, for now I'll be happy when I get below the 200 mark.

Anyway, thanks for introducing yourself and sharing your success so far.



momma4U: HI! I'm Robin. I am a nurse and work maternity/nursery on the night shift. I have 3 children, DS 19, DD 16, and DD 12. Recently DD 16 dropped a bomb on me and I am now going to be a grandmother. I'm still adjusting. I dont post my weight regularly. But plan to start back when I get back from Disney. I'm gonna give medifast a try. I need a quick jumpstart to help me get motivated and stay motivated. I am thinking medifast for a month see how I do and then kinda a WW plan. I am an emotional eater and I eat out of boredom and sometimes because the clock says its time even though I may not be hungry. Biggest challenge is the over 40 metabolism that I now have even though I didnt ask for it. I have started over more times than I can count. But the Peeps just keep taking me back. All in all - I would like to lose about 40 pounds. I'm 5'even and that would put me in the 130 range.

Hi Robin! I am jealous of your job! I just had to say that. I always thought I'd enjoy being a nurse in a maternity ward. Never a dull moment I bet.

I don't blame you for having a hard time adjusting to your DD's news. Sixteen is young. I worry because I have 3 girls and although they are still young now (11, 7 and 7) I know they won't be forever and I'm dreading those teen years. I wish the best of luck to you and your DD in this situation.

As for being an emotional eater, yep, that's me too. Food's been a comfort for me for too long and that's one of the things I'm hoping to change. It will be nice to have support here. And good luck to you on your 40 lbs.! I know we can do this. :)

[mommaU4]

Um, quick question....looking for some advice actually.

Anyone here beaten an addiction to soda? Specifically Diet Pepsi. That stuff is like a drug I swear! It's so bad that one of my first tags ever said "Hopelessly addicted to Diet Pepsi" and truer words were never spoken.

I had a kidney stone over a year ago and after that I did pretty well with the water and cutting out the soda. That was the single most painful experience ever and I didn't want to take any chance of repeating it. But you know how it is, time passes, and here I am back with the soda and not enough water.

I just hate water so much. So what I'm really looking for are tips on how to steer away from the diet soda and stick with water. I've seen those packets you can add to bottled water. Anyone try those and like it? :confused3 Maybe can recommend a flavor or brand.

Thanks for any help or advice. I appreciate it.

[dwheatl]

Wow, you all have been post-happy! Nice to see, but it took me forever to get caught up.
Can I put in a little brag here? My DD just got her SAT scores! She got a 1910 so she should be safe for the schools she's interested in! (I did tell her Yale is out) Such a relief to not have to take them in the fall! If she wants she can also apply for some early admission schools. :goodvibes I'm right about here :cloud9: right now! Woo hooo!Give her a hug from me.:hug:

Thank you both for the warm welcome! :goodvibes I appreciate it.

About me? Well, I just started a journal on the WISH board if anyone is really bored and wants to read it: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868294

But for the quickie version, my name is Beth. I am a 36 year old SAHM with four kids, one boy and 3 girls. Over the years I have just really let myself go and have gained an enormous amount of weight.
Right now I'm at 248 which is down from my usual weight of 263. I started trying to lose weight back in May and am down 15 lbs so far. Just a drop in the bucket I realize, but it's a start.

I'm not doing any program, just trying to move more and eat less basically. My first goal is to be below 200. After that I will decide where I want to go from there. So I've got quite a journey ahead of me.

I live in Vegas where it's hotter then heck (over 100 everyday), so you can't exactly go for an afternoon jog. Not that I was doing many of those anyway. :rolleyes1 But you know what I mean. It makes it harder to keep the kids entertained too since they can't just head outside to play. (God help me, is summer over yet?!?!)

So I've had to be creative with my exercising and I've bought some workout DVDs and have started walking in the house making circle 8's between the kitchen, living room and family room.
That was interesting the first time the kids saw me doing that. "Um mom, what are you doing??" "Exercising, can't breathe, can't talk, go away." But at least I'm trying. And they've been really supportive. :)

Okay so that wasn't really the short version, but I hope it gives you some idea of what I'm here for. And again, thanks for the welcome. :goodvibes

Oh, and I absolutely detest having my picture taken, but if anyone's curious there are some of me and my family in my TR (link's in my sig) but warning; there is also some food porn in there so don't view on an empty stomach. ;) Hi neighbor. I live in Northern CA, and not too many of the peeps live out this way. I have a DL trip in the works for next month. It's too short for my taste, but both my kids are working now, and they still like to join us (yay) so we're squeezing it in. I used to weigh 220, lost 95 lbs. with WW 17 years ago, gradually gained back 45 lbs, took off 10, then some more with the peeps, gained the peeps weight back. I'm the queen of the yoyo dieters, but at least I'm at a semi-healthy weight right now, much better than if I didn't try. That's what keeps me going.

Welcome Beth! :goodvibes

Pixie - Congrats to you and DD! I'm confused though. When I was in high school, the highest score was 1600....but then I think they added a writing portion. Is that why the score is higher now? What schools is she thinking of applying to?

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me :laughing:

Hope everyone is having a great day! The new SAT goes to 2400. My DD took it in March and got an 1890. PD and I raised some smart chicks (if you'll pardon my saying so)!

Shannon, glad to hear it was nothing too terrible. It's pretty close to what I said, isn't it? My "lady doctor" has funny posters on the ceiling to keep us entertained. He's also the one who commented on my chipped pedicure, and when I told him at least I had shaved my legs, he told me I made the right choice.:rotfl2:



So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid You'll have a great time in Maui. Is the flight non-stop? That's something to think about. Also, when I was in counseling, there were several people there for flight phobia. It can be treated if that's something you are interested in.

Good luck to everyone with weigh-in tomorrow. We went to Cheesecake Factory last night, and although I showed restraint (half a salad, 1/3 piece cheesecake) it was still calorie dense. I know for a fact I'm not making the 7/4 challenge.:(

[pixie dust 112]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously.... [
I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay! :hyper:

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose :worried: and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys?

Welcome! YOu've come to the right place.



Oh, and I absolutely detest having my picture taken, but if anyone's curious there are some of me and my family in my TR (link's in my sig) but warning; there is also some food porn in there so don't view on an empty stomach. ;)
I went over and checked out your pictures. How can you detest having your picture taken. You are so gorgeous!


Pixie - Congrats to you and DD! I'm confused though. When I was in high school, the highest score was 1600....but then I think they added a writing portion. Is that why the score is higher now? What schools is she thinking of applying to?
She's just in the beginning of the process and is looking all over the north east. THe list is long right now and includes a few SUNY (Stte University of New YOrk) schools and several small private schools. THe highest score is now 2400.

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me :laughing:

Hope everyone is having a great day!
I'm proud of you too and glad to here that all is well....not that it sounds like fun..but I am sure you are relieved. That first visit can be so intimidating, but tur out not to be so bad!:goodvibes
Ive just been in my garden (in the pouring rain!) to try and salvage my garden furniture and look what the rain has fetched me!

Theres about 6 of them!!

They aren't huge frogs, but they seem to be getting scarily close to my back door!
They want to be your pets. I think it's time you started giving them names...If you find one more yo could name them after the seven dwarves!
So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!!

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

I'm with Dawn. Definitely go to Maui! I hate flying...avoid it at all costs. I recommend having some cocktails. Or even talk to your dr. They will usually give you one or two pills to calm you down and help you relax. Just don't have the cocktails and the pills ;)

I weigh in and say a few cocktails or a a sleeping pill (maybe Tylenol PM) should do the trick! If you dont go, you're sure to regret it later!
Um, quick question....looking for some advice actually.

Anyone here beaten an addiction to soda? Specifically Diet Pepsi. That stuff is like a drug I swear! It's so bad that one of my first tags ever said "Hopelessly addicted to Diet Pepsi" and truer words were never spoken.

I just hate water so much. So what I'm really looking for are tips on how to steer away from the diet soda and stick with water. I've seen those packets you can add to bottled water. Anyone try those and like it? :confused3 Maybe can recommend a flavor or brand.

Thanks for any help or advice. I appreciate it.

I think that post could be a shout out and call for help to our threadmother Utahmama, the ultimate diet pepsi addict. But I think she may have broken the addiction!:cool1: I'll let her tell you about it.

I do add the packets to the water bottles. I like the crystal light lemonade and there are also some flavored iced green tea mixes that like, but I can;t remember the brand. I also do not like plain water, so I always put a lemon wedge in my water and then I love it :confused3 . It's worth a try.



Wow, you all have been post-happy! Nice to see, but it took me forever to get caught up.
Woo hooo!Give her a hug from me.:hug:

The new SAT goes to 2400. My DD took it in March and got an 1890. PD and I raised some smart chicks (if you'll pardon my saying so)!



I will give her that hug for you. Give your baby a ug for me too and tell her congratulations on her graduation!

Are you enjoying your leisurely summer? Hope so!

I'll weigh in later today...hopefuloly I can report a loss of 1 pound to meet the challenge, because we go on vacation tomorrow so this will be my last weigh in before the 4th...but I am so close and Aunt Flo is knocking on the door, trying to gain admittance to our vacation...so I'm worried that I will have a gain! UGH!

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps!

I know I did not weigh in last week. I weighed myself this morning and I weighed in at 130.0 Today is 3 Months until my wedding day! and I would like to weigh 118 pounds and be seriously toned...So i guess next week I will post a loss or a gain because I lost track because the past month I have been pretty inconsistent.

I have decided that this weekend and the many wkends going forward that I can only have ONE cheat day on the weekend. The past month I have been just eating what I want on the weekends and I have been maintaining at 130 pounds. I need to start watching more and only indulge my 35 bonus points worth for the weekend.

[LMO429]

Thanks for all the encouraging words when it comes to me flying. It comes in waves and short panic attacks when I think about it. I know it has everything to do with me being at work downtown and experiencing everything first hand on 9.11..anyway i hate talking/thinking about it cuz it makes me worse. I did not fly for 5 years after that and the furthest i have flown was las vegas...i think there is something about being over the ocean that completely freaks me out! I just feel like at least if we are flying over land and I have a panic attack the plane can land somewhere but over water where are we going to go!!! my fiance was even so nice as to book us first class tickets because he knows how much i hate flying..but its still not working

I just hate this feeling that we have to go somewhere "FAR AWAY" for our honeymoon why cant we just go somewhere close..I dont get it..i got a prescription for ambien and hopefully that will do the trick.

[LMO429]

Um, quick question....looking for some advice actually.

Anyone here beaten an addiction to soda? Specifically Diet Pepsi. That stuff is like a drug I swear! It's so bad that one of my first tags ever said "Hopelessly addicted to Diet Pepsi" and truer words were never spoken.

I had a kidney stone over a year ago and after that I did pretty well with the water and cutting out the soda. That was the single most painful experience ever and I didn't want to take any chance of repeating it. But you know how it is, time passes, and here I am back with the soda and not enough water.

I just hate water so much. So what I'm really looking for are tips on how to steer away from the diet soda and stick with water. I've seen those packets you can add to bottled water. Anyone try those and like it? :confused3 Maybe can recommend a flavor or brand.

Thanks for any help or advice. I appreciate it.

Welcome!

Utah Mama kicked the habit and she dropped some serious LBS!!!

As far as I am concerned if you want to drop some weigh fast I would try to kick your diet pepsi habit to the curb as soon as possible. Think about all the chemicals and adjectives they put in diet soda!!! Plus when you drink diet soda it makes you want to eat even more!!!!! :scared1:

and dont kick the diet pepsi for crystal light because that stuff is just as bad

i know you dont like the taste of water but it really is the best thing for your body..i didnt like it at first either but now i crave water all the time! I wish I had a better solution to drinking water such as a packet that goes into your water to make it taste better but I think that stuff is pure garbage and no good for your body

Maybe just start with having one can of diet sode and one big bottle of water the first week and then start to decrease the soda and up the water gradually and dont do it all at once ....

[DisneyLaura]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!! :scared1:

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

LMO - I agree with everyone else about still going. It's absolutely beautiful there. I went on my honeymoon almost 12 years ago :faint: And you're not in the air the whole time, mine was split, first we flew from JFK to CA and then to HI. I would definately take something to help you relax if you think that will help. You'll be fine:hug:

Anyone here beaten an addiction to soda? Specifically Diet Pepsi. That stuff is like a drug I swear! It's so bad that one of my first tags ever said "Hopelessly addicted to Diet Pepsi" and truer words were never spoken. Thanks for any help or advice. I appreciate it.

Beth - Wendy dropped a whole lot of weight after giving up diet pepsi. I personally need the bubbles so I limit myself one diet caffiene free pepsi at dinner (I also get those little cans sometimes). I find cans I don't go through as much as a bottle. I also fill a 64 oz rubbermaid container with water and add one of those packets to it (I used to do Crystal Light but the fake sugar not good) but I did find somethings with Splenda (much better than the other stuff) 4C iced tea has one with Splenda or there something on the market called True Lemon/True Lime that I actually just went on their website to get a free sample. It's no calories, no artifical sweetner. I like water but I need a little something something in it too. I don't use the 16.9 oz of water it calls for I use those packets in a 64 oz rubbermaid container so it's really just a little taste of something. You can try that. Also WW makes packets too if you join them (they only sell it their weigh in). Hope that helps.

Laura

I'm a samer because I didn't go get weighed this week and I don't own a scale (I think I might have to go purchase one)

[MA pigletfan]

BY THE WAY...WELCOME BETH!!! :) sorry such a delay!!!! I am sure you will love it here!!

Today i am a loser...-2 lbs! yay!
Tonight we are going to our first " reception venue appt"..i am pretty excited about it..its a Westin hotel in Providence..which is super close to where we live in MA...it looks pretty in pics so i am very curious to see it..b ut a bit scared of the pricetag :scared1: ..considering we have no idea what kind of budget we have to work with yet..it should be interesting! We have a couple more appts lined up mid July in Boston and I am hoping to get some country clubs lined up to check out too..i know once we have a definite place/date i will feel so much better..but right now i am feeling a bit anxious. I mean Oct. 09 sounds far away..but people are already booking that far..yikes!!!
OH and after the appointment we are going to see the new DISNEY MOVIE: Wall-E!!! :goodvibes Very excited!

have a great day everyone..i will be popping in today i hope since its friday! ;)

[DisneyLaura]

Gina - I booked my church and my reception place almost 2 years in advance and that was almost 12 years ago (I got married in Oct too, the 12th:goodvibes ) It's crazy but let me tell you that will go by fast once you start the real planning. The church and the reception is one thing that we did really early and then I don't think anything after that until 10 months or so. The dress, invites, flowers, DJ that kind of stuff. I would just call places and ask how far in advance you need to book things because if you really want a specific florist (my cousin worked for one, it was her in-laws so I knew I was going with them) you don't want to be disappointed if they can't do your wedding. I would also take pictures of the place so you remember it after you go to the other ones. Of course that's once you have a date ;) Just a little advice I hope you don't mind.

Laura :hippie:

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hi all! I want to get this in before the DIS goes on the fritz again. After seeing some pretty scary numbers for most of the week, I was able to rally to lose 0.8 pounds this week. This puts me back under 165 (164.6 to be exact), but still 1.2 above my lowest weight of 163.4 that I hit a few weeks ago. Hopefully a good week here will put me at or below that number again. Unfortunately, unless I have my best week ever I won't be reaching my July 4 goal of being under 160. But that's just something to aim for next time.

The other sorta related news is that I've completed Week 1 of the Couch to 5k program. I might end up repeating week 1 though, just because I think I'm getting a little more winded than I should. I'm not sure if I'm ready to increase my running time.

Anyway, I hope everyone has a great day! And start thinking of what you want to accomplish by Labor Day, which is September 1. We'll probably be aiming for August 29, the last Friday before Labor Day. That'll be our next goal date. But saying Labor Day is just easier.

Pretty numbers everyone!

[DisneyGalUK]

They want to be your pets. I think it's time you started giving them names...If you find one more yo could name them after the seven dwarves!


:lmao: I think I will make them my garden pets! Dont know why frogs freak me out so much, Ive got two map turtles as pets! I think its because the turtles cant run away from me! :rotfl:
Tonight I'll find another one and they can be the dwarves!

Well im +1lb Totally my own fault, and totally expected. Hey ho, Ive hopped back on the wagon!

Have a great day everyone :)

[WI_DisneyFan]

HA! I put you down for -5.4!!!!

:rolleyes1
Oh, how I wish. Move that decimal over one spot to the left, and you'll be a lot closer to the truth!

EDIT: How the H-E-Double Hockey Sticks did that happen?!? I quoted you, and my response posted BEFORE you???

[UtahMama]

Um, quick question....looking for some advice actually.

Anyone here beaten an addiction to soda? Specifically Diet Pepsi. That stuff is like a drug I swear! It's so bad that one of my first tags ever said "Hopelessly addicted to Diet Pepsi" and truer words were never spoken.

I had a kidney stone over a year ago and after that I did pretty well with the water and cutting out the soda. That was the single most painful experience ever and I didn't want to take any chance of repeating it. But you know how it is, time passes, and here I am back with the soda and not enough water.

I just hate water so much. So what I'm really looking for are tips on how to steer away from the diet soda and stick with water. I've seen those packets you can add to bottled water. Anyone try those and like it? :confused3 Maybe can recommend a flavor or brand.

Thanks for any help or advice. I appreciate it.

HELLO!!!

I kicked a $5 (minimum) per day habit this last April and dumped 20 pounds that month!!!!!

Diet Soda is EVIL!!!

But don't go cold turkey or you'll be "cranky" :smokin:

I only had a can when I felt the headache coming on. It was ONE day of HECK and 3 more days of mild symptoms.


You'll sleep better and you're skin will glow.

NOW, I DO drink one to 2 cans in the morning and since losing that chunk last April, I've been s--l--o--o--o--w in any more. SO! I know I can quit totally. It's just compared to the MASSIVE amounts of DP I used to drink, the 1-2 cans seems so little. I need to totally get rid of them.

I can sincerely say...IF I CAN DO IT, you can do it!

[UtahMama]

Welcome aboard!

I guess this is as good of a time as any for a re-introduction, since this is a new thread and all. My name is Aaron, 5'8", 31, married, no kids, one mean little Cocker Spaniel named Molly. I was born, raised, and still live in the same small town in Eastern Wisconsin (where we're still waiting for summer to begin!). I've had opportunities to move for different jobs that I've held, and was thisclose to moving to South Carolina about 10 years ago. But I just couldn't see myself moving out of my little town.

Anyway, I like to think that I'm on the last lap of my weight loss journey. I started trying to lose in March 2005 at 240 pounds. I was able to lose 25 to get down to 215 for my August 2005 wedding. I pretty much stayed right around there for the next year and four months. Then in January 2007 I rededicated myself, joined the Peeps shortly after that, and I'm now hovering around 165. My ultimate goal is to be at a weight that is healthy and looks good on me. I initially set a goal of 155, but now I'm thinking that it'll be closer to 140-145 before I'm at a spot that I want to be. The problem is that the last time I was at a healthy weight, I was in 3rd grade. So I have absolutly no idea what would be good for my body to carry around. (I would secretly love to hit 140, just so I can say that I lost 100. But we'll see if that would even be a good, healthy weight for me.)

Wendy (UtahMama) posted the rules on the first page, but I'll summarize. Friday's are weigh in days; just post your gain/loss, not your weight (but nobody will stop you if you want to); and be sure it is in big bright numbers like this -

-5.4 pounds

Beside that, post early, post often, and have fun!

HA! I put you down for -5.4!!!!

:rolleyes1

[mommaU4]

Hi neighbor. I live in Northern CA, and not too many of the peeps live out this way. I have a DL trip in the works for next month. It's too short for my taste, but both my kids are working now, and they still like to join us (yay) so we're squeezing it in. I used to weigh 220, lost 95 lbs. with WW 17 years ago, gradually gained back 45 lbs, took off 10, then some more with the peeps, gained the peeps weight back. I'm the queen of the yoyo dieters, but at least I'm at a semi-healthy weight right now, much better than if I didn't try. That's what keeps me going.
Hi there! Where in NoCal do you live? I'd love to move back to CA since that's where I grew up but it's gotten out of reach for us I'm afraid. But I can still visit! :)

Thanks for sharing your weight loss ups and downs. Why does it have to be so darn hard?? But that's great that you keep trying. That's what I've got to do, just keep at it.

Have fun on your DL trip!! I just got back not that long ago and I'm already ready to go back!! Heat, crowds, and all. LOL




Welcome! YOu've come to the right place.
I went over and checked out your pictures. How can you detest having your picture taken. You are so gorgeous!

I do add the packets to the water bottles. I like the crystal light lemonade and there are also some flavored iced green tea mixes that like, but I can;t remember the brand. I also do not like plain water, so I always put a lemon wedge in my water and then I love it :confused3 . It's worth a try.
Hi and thanks! You are too kind.
I guess I hate having my pic taken because I keep comparing to how I used to be. Which is silly. I finally decided to suck it up and hop into some pics this time around when I realized that my weight was keeping me from having any pics of myself with my children. I thought if something were to happen to me, they'd have nothing to remember me by!

Thanks for the hint on the lemon wedge. I'll have to keep that in mind since I am trying to stick with water now when we go to a restaurant.
Have fun on your vacation!



Thanks for all the encouraging words when it comes to me flying. It comes in waves and short panic attacks when I think about it. I know it has everything to do with me being at work downtown and experiencing everything first hand on 9.11..anyway i hate talking/thinking about it cuz it makes me worse. I did not fly for 5 years after that and the furthest i have flown was las vegas...i think there is something about being over the ocean that completely freaks me out! I just feel like at least if we are flying over land and I have a panic attack the plane can land somewhere but over water where are we going to go!!! my fiance was even so nice as to book us first class tickets because he knows how much i hate flying..but its still not working

I just hate this feeling that we have to go somewhere "FAR AWAY" for our honeymoon why cant we just go somewhere close..I dont get it..i got a prescription for ambien and hopefully that will do the trick.Oh my, I had no idea. I don't blame you for being nervous. That was nice of him to book you both first class. I hope that your prescription helps and that you are able to go and have a wonderful time.



BY THE WAY...WELCOME BETH!!! :) sorry such a delay!!!! I am sure you will love it here!!

OH and after the appointment we are going to see the new DISNEY MOVIE: Wall-E!!! :goodvibes Very excited!

Thanks! And congrats on your loss. We're going to see Wall-E tonight. I hope it's as cute as it looks.
BTW, I see you are taking a trip to DL and SoCal in a few months. I hope you enjoy it!



HELLO!!!

I kicked a $5 (minimum) per day habit this last April and dumped 20 pounds that month!!!!!

Diet Soda is EVIL!!!
But don't go cold turkey or you'll be "cranky" :smokin:
I only had a can when I felt the headache coming on. It was ONE day of HECK and 3 more days of mild symptoms.

You'll sleep better and you're skin will glow.

NOW, I DO drink one to 2 cans in the morning and since losing that chunk last April, I've been s--l--o--o--o--w in any more. SO! I know I can quit totally. It's just compared to the MASSIVE amounts of DP I used to drink, the 1-2 cans seems so little. I need to totally get rid of them.

I can sincerely say...IF I CAN DO IT, you can do it!Thanks! BTW, I love your sig pic with the DP in it. :rotfl:
Wow, I cannot believe you lost 20 lbs after cutting the soda! I mean, I believe it, but how weird. It's DIET soda. :confused:

But I am really going to try. I just within the last week started buying cans instead of those 2 liter bottles as I found I could easily drink almost a whole bottle in one day. :faint:

I do find I get cranky when I go without it for too long. I'm not a coffee drinker, so that's where I get my caffeine from. But I'm really going to try and kick this habit. Water is just so much better for you and I love the thought of glowing skin. :thumbsup2

[mommaU4]

Well, I weighed myself today. I went from 248 on Monday to 246.6 this morning. So that's a loss of -1.4
(Did I do that right, with the bold color and all?)

Thanks again to everyone for being so welcoming and also for all the great hints and advice on the water. :)

[MA pigletfan]

Gina - I booked my church and my reception place almost 2 years in advance and that was almost 12 years ago (I got married in Oct too, the 12th:goodvibes ) It's crazy but let me tell you that will go by fast once you start the real planning. The church and the reception is one thing that we did really early and then I don't think anything after that until 10 months or so. The dress, invites, flowers, DJ that kind of stuff. I would just call places and ask how far in advance you need to book things because if you really want a specific florist (my cousin worked for one, it was her in-laws so I knew I was going with them) you don't want to be disappointed if they can't do your wedding. I would also take pictures of the place so you remember it after you go to the other ones. Of course that's once you have a date ;) Just a little advice I hope you don't mind.

Laura :hippie:

Great advice! i will take all that i can get! :)

[UtahMama]

Well, I weighed myself today. I went from 248 on Monday to 246.6 this morning. So that's a loss of -1.4
(Did I do that right, with the bold color and all?)

Thanks again to everyone for being so welcoming and also for all the great hints and advice on the water. :)

Perfect!

:yay: Good job!

[HockeyKat]

I am -.4. Not much, but considering TOM is firmly in the house, I am pretty happy with any loss! This puts me at 163.4, which is my lowest weight since about 2002, and at 54.6 lost so far. I am still somewhat hopeful I will make my 7/4 goal (161) but it might be a stretch.

I did at least make my exercise challenge of 1500 min for June... in fact, I have blown it away, as I am already over 1800 min.

Um, quick question....looking for some advice actually.

Anyone here beaten an addiction to soda? Specifically Diet Pepsi. That stuff is like a drug I swear! It's so bad that one of my first tags ever said "Hopelessly addicted to Diet Pepsi" and truer words were never spoken.

I had a kidney stone over a year ago and after that I did pretty well with the water and cutting out the soda. That was the single most painful experience ever and I didn't want to take any chance of repeating it. But you know how it is, time passes, and here I am back with the soda and not enough water.

I just hate water so much. So what I'm really looking for are tips on how to steer away from the diet soda and stick with water. I've seen those packets you can add to bottled water. Anyone try those and like it? :confused3 Maybe can recommend a flavor or brand.

Thanks for any help or advice. I appreciate it.

I think of water as diet medicine. I hate it, but I basically fill a 32 oz bottle in the morning and one in the afternoon and FORCE myself to choke it down plain. I agree with the person that said that the flavors and such probably negate the benefits, unfortunately.

I do drink coffee in the morning, a diet soda at lunch, and maybe a caffeine free one or two at night.


Oh, and introduction... I am Kat, 32, married w/ no kids, and I live in North Carolina (although I am from PA). I am on a 1200 or so calorie plan, and I work out a lot (cardio 3-4 times a week, weights twice a week, and ice hockey twice a week). I did start slowly when I started this program in Feb '06, at twice a week, and have ramped it up as time goes on. I track all of my calories and exercise through sparkpeople.com.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[mommaU4]

I think of water as diet medicine. I hate it, but I basically fill a 32 oz bottle in the morning and one in the afternoon and FORCE myself to choke it down plain. I agree with the person that said that the flavors and such probably negate the benefits, unfortunately.

I do drink coffee in the morning, a diet soda at lunch, and maybe a caffeine free one or two at night.


Oh, and introduction... I am Kat, 32, married w/ no kids, and I live in North Carolina (although I am from PA). I am on a 1200 or so calorie plan, and I work out a lot (cardio 3-4 times a week, weights twice a week, and ice hockey twice a week). I did start slowly when I started this program in Feb '06, at twice a week, and have ramped it up as time goes on. I track all of my calories and exercise through sparkpeople.com.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!Hi Kat, nice to meet you. Thanks for the tips on the water. I was laughing at the "diet medicine" part but whatever works right?
That's great about how much you work out! Wow. I am still struggling with that part. I really enjoy my time on my couch, and let's just say I never met a park bench I didn't like. :rolleyes1 Ah, but I know that needs to change. ::yes::

Anyway, I've heard good things about sparkpeople.com. I should check them out. Thanks.

[pixie dust 112]

I am -1.4so I met the July 4th challenge:cool1: . I was hoping to do it by today as next week I'll be on vaca and not weighing in!

Have a great weeks guys...keep on slimmin'!

[UtahMama]

Mini-Goal Man....Put mama down for -1.0

[monymony3471]

Hi,

checking in late

I was up +1 pound for the week. That's ok, cause it was a lot higher earlier in the week.


Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.

He was speaking funny and using silly words. Kinda cute. I was told many times how much he loves me.:lovestruc


Anyways, they took out the kidney and a wopping 1.7 pound tumor. It was attached to a muscle in his back so they had to open him up to do some of the surgery. When the doctor was using his hands describing the size of it, it was like he was showing me a dinner plate if that helps you picture it. My mouth just dropped open, I couldn't believe it.

His recovery will be a little longer.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know.

[Wonders10]

Hi,

checking in late

I was up +1 pound for the week. That's ok, cause it was a lot higher earlier in the week.


Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.

He was speaking funny and using silly words. Kinda cute. I was told many times how much he loves me.:lovestruc


Anyways, they took out the kidney and a wopping 1.7 pound tumor. It was attached to a muscle in his back so they had to open him up to do some of the surgery. When the doctor was using his hands describing the size of it, it was like he was showing me a dinner plate if that helps you picture it. My mouth just dropped open, I couldn't believe it.

His recovery will be a little longer.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know.

I knew it the surgery was soon, but wasn't sure when. Thanks so much for checking in and keeping us updated. Glad he's doing well so far. I'll send PD and prayers to you, DH and your family. So what is the step now that the tumor is removed? Will he need chemo or radiation?

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[dwheatl]

Let me get the bad news out of the way first: up 2.4.
Hi there! Where in NoCal do you live? I'd love to move back to CA since that's where I grew up but it's gotten out of reach for us I'm afraid. But I can still visit! :)

Thanks for sharing your weight loss ups and downs. Why does it have to be so darn hard?? But that's great that you keep trying. That's what I've got to do, just keep at it.

Have fun on your DL trip!! I just got back not that long ago and I'm already ready to go back!! Heat, crowds, and all. LOL
Congrats on your loss this week. We live in San Jose. I've lived here all my life except for college (UCLA and Berkeley). We have DL APs, and we just bought Cedar Fair APs today, because my DD is a "friend of" the characters at Great America (speaking of which, where's Spongie? She would have enjoyed DD's friend today). We bought the platinum passes, so we can go to Gilroy Gardens, Knott's Berry Farm, and when we go to Allentown for a Dis meet with the Secret Green Club, we get into Dorney for free. You should have heard me talking DH into that one.:bitelip:

I am -1.4so I met the July 4th challenge:cool1: . I was hoping to do it by today as next week I'll be on vaca and not weighing in!

Have a great weeks guys...keep on slimmin'! congrats on meeting your goal. Have a great trip.

Hi,

checking in late

I was up +1 pound for the week. That's ok, cause it was a lot higher earlier in the week.


Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.


Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know. sorry there was more to it than they thought, but glad they got it all. Keeping you all in my prayers.:hug:

Congrats to all the losers this week.

:cheer2: Go Peeps!

[mousehouselover]

DIS was down all of yesterday morning so I coudn't check in. After two weeks of better eating, I have lost 3.5 of the lbs I gained on the home planet. I won't make my 4th of July goal since I gained so much and didn't get back to a slimming diet once I returned home.

In other news, my BIL (cause of much stress lately) has finally returned home and I can feel the peace taking over my house again. I know that will help my efforts a lot.

I read up through pg 5 the other night so I have a good bit of catching up to do.

[DisneyGalUK]

Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.

He was speaking funny and using silly words. Kinda cute. I was told many times how much he loves me.:lovestruc


Anyways, they took out the kidney and a wopping 1.7 pound tumor. It was attached to a muscle in his back so they had to open him up to do some of the surgery. When the doctor was using his hands describing the size of it, it was like he was showing me a dinner plate if that helps you picture it. My mouth just dropped open, I couldn't believe it.

His recovery will be a little longer.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know.

:hug: :hug: Wow, 1.7 pound, I cant even imagine it. I'll continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts :hug:

[LMO429]

Hi,

checking in late

I was up +1 pound for the week. That's ok, cause it was a lot higher earlier in the week.


Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.

He was speaking funny and using silly words. Kinda cute. I was told many times how much he loves me.:lovestruc


Anyways, they took out the kidney and a wopping 1.7 pound tumor. It was attached to a muscle in his back so they had to open him up to do some of the surgery. When the doctor was using his hands describing the size of it, it was like he was showing me a dinner plate if that helps you picture it. My mouth just dropped open, I couldn't believe it.

His recovery will be a little longer.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know.

Glad to hear Tim' surgery went ok! I hope he has a speedy recovery!

[HockeyKat]

MONICA!! That is huge. I can't remember, does he start chemo or was this a benign tumor? Much love and pixie dust headed toward you and Tim. I hope he feels better soon, and that everything with the recovery process goes well. :hug:

DIS was down all of yesterday morning so I coudn't check in. After two weeks of better eating, I have lost 3.5 of the lbs I gained on the home planet. I won't make my 4th of July goal since I gained so much and didn't get back to a slimming diet once I returned home.

In other news, my BIL (cause of much stress lately) has finally returned home and I can feel the peace taking over my house again. I know that will help my efforts a lot.

I read up through pg 5 the other night so I have a good bit of catching up to do.

YAY!! Glad that you are back on track. Funny how the mother planet knocks us off track so much... I am down almost 3 from my pre-WDW weight but man it took me 3 weeks just to erase the weight I gained there.

And, I have another trip scheduled for the first week in Sept. I am about 13 lbs from goal so I am hoping to get there before I leave.


Hope everyone is having a good weekend. I had a bit of depressing job news this week so I may spend mine looking around to see what's out there...

[Hillary12.8.07]

Hi peeps! Been attempting to catch up, but don't have alot of time at the moment!!

My cousins are in town right now (8 and 12), they are from Mississippi and my mom brought them down here for about two weeks. We went to Charlotte for a few days, to Carowinds, SO much fun. Not DISNEY, but still fun. I was worried about staying on my diet, but it wasnt too bad...watching them eat all their fried chicken, fries and pizza wasn't fun, but much easier than I thought. I wasn't able to stay on MF 100%, just couldnt get all the meals in and was kinda worried. But when I weighed this morning I am down one pound from my MF weigh in day, which was Tuesday morning! :banana: YAY!

So I know you guys weigh in on Fridays, so I'm just gonna go w/that one pound, since I normally weigh on Tuesdays. But from LAST Tuesday to this past Tues I had lost 2 pounds, so thats actually three in a little over a week!!! :banana:

Just wanted to celebrate w/the other ladies here! I just kinda skimmed though but will def. catch up better later!!!! Hope you peeps are all having great weekend!!!

[Disneyfreak92]

Checking in late, as usual. I am down 1 lb. STILL not at pre-WDW weight, and not likely to make my 7/4 challenge, but I'm working hard again, so I hope to see some decent progress this week. I'd be thrilled to get back to pre WDW weight by then, but I'd have to lose 2.2 to get there. We'll see, I guess. :rolleyes:

Thank you for the welcome! So far everyone has been so warm and welcoming. I can see why you'd love this group. ::yes::

Congratulations to you on your 50 lb loss so far. Wow, that is awesome!! It sounds like we might have the same final goal. If you started at 250 and lost 50 so far, and still want to lose 40 more then that would be 160 right? (blech, math!) If so, then that's what I'd eventually like to be. Well, for now I'll be happy when I get below the 200 mark.

Anyway, thanks for introducing yourself and sharing your success so far.

You are right indeed! I am shooting for 160 for now. I'd like to see how I feel at that weight. It would be the lowest weight I have been since probably junior high or high school - basically since I was shorter. :laughing: Anyway, I think that will put me in a size 12, which is what I want, I think. I want to be able to maintain without too many restrictions on myself. And I think somewhere in the 150-160 area is where that will be. I'm 5'7", so I think that's reasonable. And I must say, being below the 200 mark is FABulous! I missed it so much! Although right now I'm just over that mark, I was below it before we went to WDW in May.

Um, quick question....looking for some advice actually.

Anyone here beaten an addiction to soda? Specifically Diet Pepsi. That stuff is like a drug I swear! It's so bad that one of my first tags ever said "Hopelessly addicted to Diet Pepsi" and truer words were never spoken.

I had a kidney stone over a year ago and after that I did pretty well with the water and cutting out the soda. That was the single most painful experience ever and I didn't want to take any chance of repeating it. But you know how it is, time passes, and here I am back with the soda and not enough water.

I just hate water so much. So what I'm really looking for are tips on how to steer away from the diet soda and stick with water. I've seen those packets you can add to bottled water. Anyone try those and like it? :confused3 Maybe can recommend a flavor or brand.

Thanks for any help or advice. I appreciate it.

I kicked the Diet Coke habit too. I drink quite a bit of water actually - usually 100-130 oz a day. I do use the flavor packets in about 3 of my water bottles at work throughout the day, but the rest is just water. I do use the Celestial Seasonings (which has no artificial sweeteners) and Lipton (which uses Splenda instead of Nutrasweet) though. I actually like them better. I find most of the Crystal Light ones too sweet. I do have the Crystal Light immunity one, which I have sometimes in the morning because it tastes like juice, and my immunity tends to get a bit low around AF time. But other than that, I try to stick with the Lipton and Celestial Seasonings versions. And I still drink a lot of straight water too. I get lemon in it at restaurants. And if I need caffeine, I drink green tea, which I LOVE!

Hi,

checking in late

I was up +1 pound for the week. That's ok, cause it was a lot higher earlier in the week.


Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.

He was speaking funny and using silly words. Kinda cute. I was told many times how much he loves me.:lovestruc


Anyways, they took out the kidney and a wopping 1.7 pound tumor. It was attached to a muscle in his back so they had to open him up to do some of the surgery. When the doctor was using his hands describing the size of it, it was like he was showing me a dinner plate if that helps you picture it. My mouth just dropped open, I couldn't believe it.

His recovery will be a little longer.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know.

So what's the next step for him? I hope his recovery is speedy! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. :hug: for you too.

[HockeyKat]

Checking in late, as usual. I am down 1 lb. STILL not at pre-WDW weight, and not likely to make my 7/4 challenge, but I'm working hard again, so I hope to see some decent progress this week. I'd be thrilled to get back to pre WDW weight by then, but I'd have to lose 2.2 to get there. We'll see, I guess. :rolleyes:



You are right indeed! I am shooting for 160 for now. I'd like to see how I feel at that weight. It would be the lowest weight I have been since probably junior high or high school - basically since I was shorter. :laughing: Anyway, I think that will put me in a size 12, which is what I want, I think. I want to be able to maintain without too many restrictions on myself. And I think somewhere in the 150-160 area is where that will be. I'm 5'7", so I think that's reasonable. And I must say, being below the 200 mark is FABulous! I missed it so much! Although right now I'm just over that mark, I was below it before we went to WDW in May.


Lynda, I can pretty much say for sure that 160 would put you at a size 12. I am 5'8" and currently 163, and my 12s are getting to the too big point.

My goal is about 145-150, for the same reason that you said... I want to be able to maintain and occasionally binge (like WDW trips for example) and not wind up any heavier than I am right now.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

[abish19]

Hello everybody!

We finally replaced the battery in our scale. I was hesitant to get on but felt immediately relieved when it read 177.6.

I know that's not a record of weight gained or lost, but it's where I'm starting from now that I can measure how much I do weigh!

Thanks Lynda and Kat for giving me some comparative numbers. It's been YEARS since I've fit into a 12, and it's good to know what my weight should be when I get to around that size. I'm 5'7" too, and in a 16 right now (some of them are loose, depending on the brand), but I'd like to be around 150 to see what that's like. I don't want to have to scrupulously count my calories forever, and occasionally I want to eat something tasty but unhealthy, so I think 150 is about fair.

And 150 with a strong, healthy body should look pretty good, I hope!

You're all a great example for me. Big pixie dust to those dealing with difficult challenges right now!

Have a good weekend!

[mommaU4]

Hi,

Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.
Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know.Hi, I realize we dont' know each other, but I just wanted to say that I hope he is doing ok, and his recovery goes smoothly.


Congrats on your loss this week. We live in San Jose. I've lived here all my life except for college (UCLA and Berkeley). We have DL APs, and we just bought Cedar Fair APs today, because my DD is a "friend of" the characters at Great America (speaking of which, where's Spongie? She would have enjoyed DD's friend today). We bought the platinum passes, so we can go to Gilroy Gardens, Knott's Berry Farm, and when we go to Allentown for a Dis meet with the Secret Green Club, we get into Dorney for free. You should have heard me talking DH into that one.:bitelip: Thanks.
That's great you'll get to go to all those places. I haven't been to Knott's in ages. I'm hoping before the end of the year we'll make it over there. Once our DL passes expire that is. Until then, I have to spend my time at Disney. ;)





You are right indeed! I am shooting for 160 for now. I'd like to see how I feel at that weight. It would be the lowest weight I have been since probably junior high or high school - basically since I was shorter. :laughing: Anyway, I think that will put me in a size 12, which is what I want, I think. I want to be able to maintain without too many restrictions on myself. And I think somewhere in the 150-160 area is where that will be. I'm 5'7", so I think that's reasonable. And I must say, being below the 200 mark is FABulous! I missed it so much! Although right now I'm just over that mark, I was below it before we went to WDW in May.Ah 160 would be so great! :cool1: I can't wait to get there. It will take awhile, LOL, but one day it will happen.
I totally understand about not having too many restrictions and some room to play. I want that too. ::yes::

WDW or DL vacations will really add the pounds. I gained 8 in one week when I went on my trip earlier this month. Thankfully I've since lost it, but man! So easy to gain and so hard to lose.

[abish19]

MommaU4 - My name's Beth too!

Truer words were never spoken: "So easy to gain and so hard to lose!"

Today is day 2 of my Couch to 5K running plan. I think this is the third time I've started it. I'm starting to realize it's much more about mind over matter than one's physical condition. That being said, I have some foot problems that are actually pretty serious, so I hope I can overcome that.

[punkin413]

hey, everybody! i didn't weight in yesterday because i was a SAMER AGAIN!!!!! :headache: that's a month straight that i've weighed 135 pounds on friday morning. i don't get it!

monday i'm officially back on track. not that i was really off track but i haven't been religious about writing down what i eat and i think that's my downfall. i've been doing great with my exercise, though. that's never a problem for me......it's the food that's the hard part. i don't eat horribly, but i do snack more than i should i think. and i've been getting iced coffees at mcdonald's a lot lately - that doesn't help with my water intake and my calorie count!

speaking of exercise, our nephew is here tonight and he and ray are playing the wii fit together. well, he's really overweight and i just walked through our living room and witnessed him cheating while doing the running games. instead of actually holding the controller and running in place like he's supposed to, he's just standing still and bouncing his hand up and down while holding the controller. :( makes me sad because the whole point is to be ACTIVE. and i can't say anything to him because ray's sister is sitting there and she's overweight too, so i don't want to hurt her feelings.

Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.

He was speaking funny and using silly words. Kinda cute. I was told many times how much he loves me.:lovestruc


Anyways, they took out the kidney and a wopping 1.7 pound tumor. It was attached to a muscle in his back so they had to open him up to do some of the surgery. When the doctor was using his hands describing the size of it, it was like he was showing me a dinner plate if that helps you picture it. My mouth just dropped open, I couldn't believe it.

His recovery will be a little longer.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know.

hey, monica! glad to hear the surgery went well!!! keep us updated. we are thinking of you guys!

I had a bit of depressing job news this week so I may spend mine looking around to see what's out there...

:hug: good luck!

[mommaU4]

MommaU4 - My name's Beth too!

Truer words were never spoken: "So easy to gain and so hard to lose!"

Today is day 2 of my Couch to 5K running plan. I think this is the third time I've started it. I'm starting to realize it's much more about mind over matter than one's physical condition. That being said, I have some foot problems that are actually pretty serious, so I hope I can overcome that.

Cool. :thumbsup2 You don't meet to many Beths. Or at least I don't.

Good for you on the running plan! Just to even attempt such a thing is impressive. Best of luck with it. :)


punkin413: That pic of you and your DH is so cute. What a great lookin couple you make!

[monymony3471]

Right now we are concentrating on getting him mobile, which he is. He took 3 walks today.

Of course his insides have to start working, passing gas, etc.

then when he's well enough to go home we will probably meet with Dr. G to see what follow up treatments, if any is needed.


Have a great Sunday I am bushed!

[punkin413]

punkin413: That pic of you and your DH is so cute. What a great lookin couple you make!

thank you! :goodvibes

Of course his insides have to start working, passing gas, etc.

wow.....the things we take for granted! :rotfl2:

[LMO429]

Morning Peeps!

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend! We had a busy day yesterday. We woke up and went to get out wedding bands, Rob got his but I had saw one at the Stuart Moore store in Soho that i have to have put it was almost 10,000 dollars so that was def not going to happen :scared1: My cousin owns the jewelry store so he is going to try to copy it for me as best he can for less money! I just have to go back to the store on Thursday to get the specifications on the ring I want.

Then we had my girlfriend's son first bday party! it was fun and I ate great! I split a hamburger with my girlfriend and only drank water! around 4 the skies just opened up and it POURED!!!! it reminded me of a disney thunderstorm lighting, thunder winds it was pretty crazy and lasted about an hour

Today i am suppose to go to the yankee/met game at shea, I went to starbucks on the corner this morning and it's feel like soup out, its so muggy and hot! I have to admit as much as I like baseball and think im a tomboy I would rather be anywhere else that sitting n the sun watching the game I know I just will be complaining the whole time. thinking about going to my mom's house in si and just lay by her pool and watch the game on tv!

[Disneyfreak92]

Lynda, I can pretty much say for sure that 160 would put you at a size 12. I am 5'8" and currently 163, and my 12s are getting to the too big point.

My goal is about 145-150, for the same reason that you said... I want to be able to maintain and occasionally binge (like WDW trips for example) and not wind up any heavier than I am right now.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Thanks for the point of reference. It's good to know I'm right about the size thing. Right now I'm in 14's from Old Navy and 14 or 16 from NY & Co depending on the style of the item.

And exactly what you said about the occassional binge. I want to be able to go to WDW and eat what I want, come home and take off the weight within a reasonable amount of time.

Thanks Lynda and Kat for giving me some comparative numbers. It's been YEARS since I've fit into a 12, and it's good to know what my weight should be when I get to around that size. I'm 5'7" too, and in a 16 right now (some of them are loose, depending on the brand), but I'd like to be around 150 to see what that's like. I don't want to have to scrupulously count my calories forever, and occasionally I want to eat something tasty but unhealthy, so I think 150 is about fair.

And 150 with a strong, healthy body should look pretty good, I hope!

That's exactly what I was thinking too. And I think you're on the right track as well. :)

Ah 160 would be so great! :cool1: I can't wait to get there. It will take awhile, LOL, but one day it will happen.
I totally understand about not having too many restrictions and some room to play. I want that too. ::yes::

WDW or DL vacations will really add the pounds. I gained 8 in one week when I went on my trip earlier this month. Thankfully I've since lost it, but man! So easy to gain and so hard to lose.

You got that right! I'm still trying to lose the last couple of pounds from our May trip.

[MA pigletfan]

Right now we are concentrating on getting him mobile, which he is. He took 3 walks today.

Of course his insides have to start working, passing gas, etc.

then when he's well enough to go home we will probably meet with Dr. G to see what follow up treatments, if any is needed.


Have a great Sunday I am bushed!

best wishes for a speedy recovery for Tim....:hug:

Hope everyone is having a great weekend..mine has been pretty good i have to say..quiet though, greg has been at the firehouse since sat. morning..but luckily he is coming home tonight..i am thinking we may go out to eat since i have not splurged much on eating this weekend *ummm except for the popcorn i ate during wall-e ..:rolleyes1 and ice cream i had last night again..:rolleyes1 ...i am just so human darn it! ;)
fyi...I loved Wall-E...did anyone else here see it!?

[mommaU4]

best wishes for a speedy recovery for Tim....:hug:

Hope everyone is having a great weekend..mine has been pretty good i have to say..quiet though, greg has been at the firehouse since sat. morning..but luckily he is coming home tonight..i am thinking we may go out to eat since i have not splurged much on eating this weekend *ummm except for the popcorn i ate during wall-e ..:rolleyes1 and ice cream i had last night again..:rolleyes1 ...i am just so human darn it! ;)
fyi...I loved Wall-E...did anyone else here see it!?I saw Wall-E and loved it. I thought it was really cute. All my kids liked it too.

And you aren't alone......the popcorn during Wall-E got to me too. Big time. :sad2: And then we went out for Mexican after that. (sigh)

Well, it happens. You just move on and get right back on track right? :yay:

[Disneyfreak92]

best wishes for a speedy recovery for Tim....:hug:

Hope everyone is having a great weekend..mine has been pretty good i have to say..quiet though, greg has been at the firehouse since sat. morning..but luckily he is coming home tonight..i am thinking we may go out to eat since i have not splurged much on eating this weekend *ummm except for the popcorn i ate during wall-e ..:rolleyes1 and ice cream i had last night again..:rolleyes1 ...i am just so human darn it! ;)
fyi...I loved Wall-E...did anyone else here see it!?

I JUST saw it! It was SO cute! I just loved Wall-E! :goodvibes Yeah, I had popcorn too. But I did have a salad for lunch at Chili's, and we had a late lunch so no dinner besides the popcorn. Not TOO awful, I hope.

[DisneyObsession]

Hi All!!! :goodvibes

I feel like I lurk more than anything these days, but I am still around!!

Welcome Beth!!! :hippie: It's great to see a new face around here!! Let me introduce myself:

My name is Gayle and I live in Buffalo, NY. I have been married nearly 25years, have twin daughters who are both married, a 21yo son and am "GiGi" to a beautiful grandson! (I was 43 when he was born and refused to be called "Grandma"!) ;) Anyway, I've been on these boards for awhile and haven't done great with the weightloss at all, but that is my own fault. I would like to lose a little over 50 lbs and am working hard on it. DH & I head to Disney in Sept to celebrate our anniversary. I really want to be at least 20 lbs lighter by then. :banana: OK, that's me in a nutshell!!

Need to clean & do laundry:laundy: before I go to work at 5 tonight. Happy Day All!!! :cheer2:

[MA pigletfan]

I saw Wall-E and loved it. I thought it was really cute. All my kids liked it too.

And you aren't alone......the popcorn during Wall-E got to me too. Big time. :sad2: And then we went out for Mexican after that. (sigh)

Well, it happens. You just move on and get right back on track right? :yay:
right! :)

I JUST saw it! It was SO cute! I just loved Wall-E! :goodvibes Yeah, I had popcorn too. But I did have a salad for lunch at Chili's, and we had a late lunch so no dinner besides the popcorn. Not TOO awful, I hope.

yah popcorn was my super healthy dinner as well that night too...;)
Glad you liked it..i just might have to go see it again, it was just so cute!

Back on board peeps..i can't believe our final 4th weigh in is friday!! yikes!

[LMO429]

Speaking of the final 4th weigh in! I still weigh the same as when I started! Getting so frustrated but I know the exact reason why! I work out and watch what i eat mon - fri and then the weekend comes with a million parties/commitments and I lose track

did great this weekend and tried to sacrifice as best i could we shall see what happens on thursday

[Wonders10]

Hi everyone! Today I'm determined to stay on track. There is absolutely no junk in our house and I'm not letting myself go out to buy any "naughty" foods. A lot of my shorts are much tighter than I would really like, especially to walk around Disney in so I'm hoping and praying that if I can be extra good this week and up to Tuesday that I can lose a little water weight and they will be looser for Wednesday when I leave. Then get right back on track when we return. I just can't stand it anymore. I know I've gained weight back, but I don't understand why my clothes are so much tighter than before - they are the same clothes I've been wearing 10 lbs ago. But something has to change.

Gonna work on the job search again today...fun stuff. I know I have to be patient and that I will get a job eventually, but I hate the unknown and not being able to plan more than a week or so in advance because I may start working at any moment.

Have a great day Peeps....make smart, healthy choices!

[Wonders10]

Peeps! I exercised today. :rotfl: Nothing too exciting though. I popped in my iPod and did some aerobic/dance moves then some pushups and crunches. I'm gonna try to do something everyday. I made it through day #1!

Now I need some advice. A good girlfriend from college (I graduated in 2002) is getting married at the end of August. She and our "group" always tried to stay close but the distance between us made it hard along with each of us having our own lives, working, going to school, etc. I've known the date of the wedding since they got engaged last year, and intended on going all along. But now with not having a job or possibly just beginning a job at that point, I feel like I cannot ask for time off, I hate to fly, the cost of flying is ridiculous, I feel ashamed and gross to even see these people with the way I look, and I just feel like I've grown apart from them and I should go to the wedding out of obligation, not because I really want to be there and I'm so concerned about hurting everyone's feelings. One of our other friends (probably the one I'm the least closest with) got married in 2005 and I went. The wedding was fun, but I felt like I didn't belong or fit in. Probably just me, but still to fly and shell out the money for hotel and airfare just to feel like carp seems silly to me. I just have no real desire to go and it feels more like a chore than a fun weekend to see my old girlfriends. My friend (not the bride) just emailed me and mentioned that she had just received the invitation and talked about the hotel and what my plans were and how excited she was to see me. But I haven't even talked to her (via email or otherwise) since probably December, I think. Just frustrating. Any advice?

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

I thought that I posted my weight loss/gain for the week but I must not have. Anyway, I'm a samer & can say for sure that I'm not going to make my July 4th goal. Bummer!


Hello? (Pops head up cautiously.... http://bestsmileys.com/peeping/5.gif)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay! :hyper:

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose :worried: and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys? :flower3:

:welcome:

Hi,


Tim had his surgery today. He's at the hospital resting and heavily medicated.

He was speaking funny and using silly words. Kinda cute. I was told many times how much he loves me.:lovestruc


Anyways, they took out the kidney and a wopping 1.7 pound tumor. It was attached to a muscle in his back so they had to open him up to do some of the surgery. When the doctor was using his hands describing the size of it, it was like he was showing me a dinner plate if that helps you picture it. My mouth just dropped open, I couldn't believe it.

His recovery will be a little longer.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts and if anything changes I'll let you know.

:hug:

[mommaU4]

Welcome Beth!!! :hippie: It's great to see a new face around here!! Let me introduce myself:

My name is Gayle and I live in Buffalo, NY. I have been married nearly 25years, have twin daughters who are both married, a 21yo son and am "GiGi" to a beautiful grandson! (I was 43 when he was born and refused to be called "Grandma"!) ;) Anyway, I've been on these boards for awhile and haven't done great with the weightloss at all, but that is my own fault. I would like to lose a little over 50 lbs and am working hard on it. DH & I head to Disney in Sept to celebrate our anniversary. I really want to be at least 20 lbs lighter by then. :banana: OK, that's me in a nutshell!!

Need to clean & do laundry:laundy: before I go to work at 5 tonight. Happy Day All!!! :cheer2:Hi Gayle. Thanks for the welcome and introducing yourself. :) 20 lbs by September is definitely doable! And Disney is always a great motivation. LOL Good luck to you!!




Peeps! I exercised today. :rotfl: Nothing too exciting though. I popped in my iPod and did some aerobic/dance moves then some pushups and crunches. I'm gonna try to do something everyday. I made it through day #1!

Now I need some advice. A good girlfriend from college (I graduated in 2002) is getting married at the end of August. She and our "group" always tried to stay close but the distance between us made it hard along with each of us having our own lives, working, going to school, etc. I've known the date of the wedding since they got engaged last year, and intended on going all along. But now with not having a job or possibly just beginning a job at that point, I feel like I cannot ask for time off, I hate to fly, the cost of flying is ridiculous, I feel ashamed and gross to even see these people with the way I look, and I just feel like I've grown apart from them and I should go to the wedding out of obligation, not because I really want to be there and I'm so concerned about hurting everyone's feelings. One of our other friends (probably the one I'm the least closest with) got married in 2005 and I went. The wedding was fun, but I felt like I didn't belong or fit in. Probably just me, but still to fly and shell out the money for hotel and airfare just to feel like carp seems silly to me. I just have no real desire to go and it feels more like a chore than a fun weekend to see my old girlfriends. My friend (not the bride) just emailed me and mentioned that she had just received the invitation and talked about the hotel and what my plans were and how excited she was to see me. But I haven't even talked to her (via email or otherwise) since probably December, I think. Just frustrating. Any advice?
Good for you on the exercising! That is so hard for me. :sad2: I can be really strict with my food but the exercising is still a battle.

I hope I don't over step my bounds here since I realize you don't know me but I just wanted to say that I can understand completely why you don't want to go. And I've lost track with a lot of my old friends as well. I'm not sure how I would react if I suddenly got a wedding invite.

It is expensive to travel now! But I think only you can decide if it's worth it to go or not. If you really honestly feel you cannot spare the time off work, or the money, then no one can argue with that or fault you for that.

But if you aren't going because you feel "ashamed" to see them the way you look now, then maybe you should go. They are your friends. And you are taking positive steps to change how you look and feel. I'm sure they'd applaud you for that.

I've been in that boat where I didn't want to do something because I was embarrassed about how I looked. But I forced myself to put on a smile and go, and I found I had fun. I was usually more focused on how I looked then anyone else, and if I could just relax and have fun, then others would too.

I'm not saying you should go but maybe to think about why it is you really don't want to. It's a tough choice and I wish you the best and no matter what decision you make I hope it's one you feel comfortable with. Good luck.




:welcome:
Thank you! :goodvibes

[monymony3471]

Hi everyone.

Just letting you all know I brought Tim home today.

[DisneyObsession]

Hi everyone.

Just letting you all know I brought Tim home today.

Good to know he's home. :goodvibes How is he feeling? My prayers are with your family Monica. :hug:

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi everyone.

Just letting you all know I brought Tim home today.

Thats good to hear. How is he, also how are You?
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts :hug: :hug:

[dwheatl]

Hi everyone.

Just letting you all know I brought Tim home today.
:hug: You have my prayers and best wishes. I remember bringing my DH home from the hospital 12 years ago when my kids were little, and I fell into bed exhausted every night. That was the one time in my life I was skinny without dieting. We tried to make the best of it by having a "lunch date" every day where I brought lunch into the bedroom for both of us and we watched Perry Mason and Pop-Up Video. Just a silly thing, but something for DH to look forward to to pass the time.

[MA pigletfan]

Peeps! I exercised today. :rotfl: Nothing too exciting though. I popped in my iPod and did some aerobic/dance moves then some pushups and crunches. I'm gonna try to do something everyday. I made it through day #1!

Now I need some advice. ?
good job on the exercise shannon!! :)
as for the wedding...if you really feel like you are only going out of obligation and thats about it..don't go. with the cost of flying and hotels added in to the fact that you are on a job hunt and not feeling especially close to this particular group of friends any more..it doesn't sound like its something that its particularly enticing. I know i wouldn't want someone to come to my wedding "out of obligation"..and i know how it feels to go to something out of obligation..not fun either. do what you feel best for YOU! :thumbsup2

Hi everyone.

Just letting you all know I brought Tim home today.

thats very good news..i hope he is feeling better and better...:hug:

[Disneyfreak92]

Hi everyone.

Just letting you all know I brought Tim home today.

I wish you the best. Let us know how he's doing as soon as you can. :hug: and prayers for you as always.

[punkin413]

shannon - i don't think you should go to the wedding if it's just because you feel obligated. believe me - your friend is so consumed by wedding plans that she probably won't have time to be offended. with that said, i do have to admit that i was offended when my best friend from high school and part of college didn't come to my wedding. but here's the thing - not only did she not come to my wedding, but she didn't even acknowledge it. no card. no gift. not even an e-mail or phone call saying congrats. and that really hurt my feelings. i didn't expect everyone i invited to come because i was having an out-of-town wedding and it takes a lot for people to drop their plans and travel. a phone call would've made me happy. so be sure to acknowledge her big day even if you don't go. ;)

[LMO429]

Peeps! I exercised today. :rotfl: Nothing too exciting though. I popped in my iPod and did some aerobic/dance moves then some pushups and crunches. I'm gonna try to do something everyday. I made it through day #1!

Now I need some advice. A good girlfriend from college (I graduated in 2002) is getting married at the end of August. She and our "group" always tried to stay close but the distance between us made it hard along with each of us having our own lives, working, going to school, etc. I've known the date of the wedding since they got engaged last year, and intended on going all along. But now with not having a job or possibly just beginning a job at that point, I feel like I cannot ask for time off, I hate to fly, the cost of flying is ridiculous, I feel ashamed and gross to even see these people with the way I look, and I just feel like I've grown apart from them and I should go to the wedding out of obligation, not because I really want to be there and I'm so concerned about hurting everyone's feelings. One of our other friends (probably the one I'm the least closest with) got married in 2005 and I went. The wedding was fun, but I felt like I didn't belong or fit in. Probably just me, but still to fly and shell out the money for hotel and airfare just to feel like carp seems silly to me. I just have no real desire to go and it feels more like a chore than a fun weekend to see my old girlfriends. My friend (not the bride) just emailed me and mentioned that she had just received the invitation and talked about the hotel and what my plans were and how excited she was to see me. But I haven't even talked to her (via email or otherwise) since probably December, I think. Just frustrating. Any advice?

For someone that will be sending her wedding invitations out shortly I know I dont want any of the people that I invite to feel "obligated" to come to our wedding. I want them to be there because they are truly happy to be there to witness our special day and so we can all celebrate our happiness together. I agree with Punkin if I were you I would not go and just send a nice card, send a gift off their registry or send a $ gift. If you dont want to tell your friend "why" you will not be attending the wedding just reply NO when the invite comes and if the conversation ever does come up just say politely I can not afford to fly out there and or i have a new job and I can not take the days right now You will be in my thoughts that day and I am so happy for you both..nuh said!

[disney-inspired]

Hi! I'm joining this happy little group.

I'm Cristabel, 19 years old, and a college student. I haven't weighed myself yet, as it is Monday but I also I have only been exercising for a week. So I'll weigh myself on Friday either at the gym or in my bathroom.

How's everyone doing?

I've started a WISH journal and I'll edit to post the link soon.

[disney-inspired]

I think of water as diet medicine. I hate it, but I basically fill a 32 oz bottle in the morning and one in the afternoon and FORCE myself to choke it down plain. I agree with the person that said that the flavors and such probably negate the benefits, unfortunately.



Here's an idea! Add lemon or straight cranberry juice (not sweetened) to your water. Yeah it's a bit tart but it's a nice change. Also the lemon & cranberry helps to detox your body:goodvibes

[Wonders10]

shannon - i don't think you should go to the wedding if it's just because you feel obligated. believe me - your friend is so consumed by wedding plans that she probably won't have time to be offended. with that said, i do have to admit that i was offended when my best friend from high school and part of college didn't come to my wedding. but here's the thing - not only did she not come to my wedding, but she didn't even acknowledge it. no card. no gift. not even an e-mail or phone call saying congrats. and that really hurt my feelings. i didn't expect everyone i invited to come because i was having an out-of-town wedding and it takes a lot for people to drop their plans and travel. a phone call would've made me happy. so be sure to acknowledge her big day even if you don't go. ;)

I wouldn't dream of not sending them a gift and letting her know how happy I am for her. Heck I'd probably send them a wedding gift and then some because I feel so guilty for not going. :laughing: I'm sorry your friend did that to you.

For someone that will be sending her wedding invitations out shortly I know I dont want any of the people that I invite to feel "obligated" to come to our wedding. I want them to be there because they are truly happy to be there to witness our special day and so we can all celebrate our happiness together. I agree with Punkin if I were you I would not go and just send a nice card, send a gift off their registry or send a $ gift. If you dont want to tell your friend "why" you will not be attending the wedding just reply NO when the invite comes and if the conversation ever does come up just say politely I can not afford to fly out there and or i have a new job and I can not take the days right now You will be in my thoughts that day and I am so happy for you both..nuh said!

I just wanted to clarify that I am super happy for her. I don't want me not attending to be the same as me not approving of her marriage and not giving her my blessing. I would say that 60% of the reason I don't want to go is because of travel expenses/job hunt/possibly moving to a new city soon (since I'm job hunting out of the area)/getting my own place/being unable to take time off from a very new job; 30% because I just feel that I've grown apart from these girls and even though we still talk a bit, it's not the same as when we were all in school together and speaking from experience at the last wedding, I'm thinking I might be uncomfortable; and 10% because I just feel gross about myself and as much as we all can say that they are my friends and they don't care, I know a lot of people that wouldn't attend a high school reunion, wedding, party, etc because they were embarassed to see old friends. So there you go. I think I've pretty much decided that I'm not going, but I feel very guilty about it and I guess I'm just looking for validation that it's ok for me not to go.

ETA: Just wanted to add that if this was a local wedding....well I guess everything would be different because we would probably still be hanging out and talking more than we do now. But for subject's sake, if everything was the same between us and we lived in the same area, I would go to the wedding without thinking twice. It's the flying to Chicago, booking a hotel and trying to take time off from a job that I would only be at for a month at the most, maybe just a few days, that's the problem.

Thanks to everyone for your comments about this!

[DisneyGalUK]

Shannon - I know how you feel. For the reasons you said, I wouldn't feel bad about not going. Flights & hotels can get very expensive and with a new job...sometimes its just not feasible!
Send congratulations, a lovely card and maybe a gift - the thought is there! :hug:

So, a while ago I mentioned I was doing a charity 3K run to raise money for Cancer Research - its this Sunday and I've just found out.....its 5K NOT 3K :scared1: :eek: - am I prepared for a 5K run - Am I heckers like! I cant believe I thought it was only 3K, Im so blonde sometimes! :rotfl:
Hey ho, I'll just have to suck it up and do it (and double up the efforts on the cross trainer! :rolleyes: )

Hope everyones having a great day :goodvibes

[DisneyGalUK]

:welcome: disney-inspired! You'll love it here, great group of peeps! :cool1:

[DisneyObsession]

Here's an idea! Add lemon or straight cranberry juice (not sweetened) to your water. Yeah it's a bit tart but it's a nice change. Also the lemon & cranberry helps to detox your body:goodvibes

I have done the lemon, but not cranberry juice. I'll have to try that. ;) I am one of those people that can't have aspartame, so I don't drink any flavored waters anymore or diet drinks. Mostly I drink water, coffee & unsweetened iced tea.:confused3

Hi! I'm joining this happy little group.

I'm Cristabel, 19 years old, and a college student. I haven't weighed myself yet, as it is Monday but I also I have only been exercising for a week. So I'll weigh myself on Friday either at the gym or in my bathroom.

How's everyone doing?

I've started a WISH journal and I'll edit to post the link soon.

WELCOME!!!! :dance3: This is a great group! You'll enjoy it here!!!

[DisneyLaura]

Monica - Glad to hear the surgery went well. Thinking of you and your hubby often

speaking of exercise, our nephew is here tonight and he and ray are playing the wii fit together. well, he's really overweight and i just walked through our living room and witnessed him cheating while doing the running games. instead of actually holding the controller and running in place like he's supposed to, he's just standing still and bouncing his hand up and down while holding the controller. :( makes me sad because the whole point is to be ACTIVE. and i can't say anything to him because ray's sister is sitting there and she's overweight too, so i don't want to hurt her feelings.

That kind of made me sad

Hi! I'm joining this happy little group.

I'm Cristabel, 19 years old, and a college student. I haven't weighed myself yet, as it is Monday but I also I have only been exercising for a week. So I'll weigh myself on Friday either at the gym or in my bathroom.

How's everyone doing?

I've started a WISH journal and I'll edit to post the link soon.

Welcome aboard. My name is Laura, I'm married, have three kids (son 9, son 6 and a daughter 2). I am a stay at home mom. I am on WW. Nice to meet you.

Well peeps - I have been MIA since last friday. I'm watching my two nephews and niece and the kids are all fighting. My 4 year old nephew does not like to share what so ever and it's driving me crazy. I finally told my SIL for him not to bring any of his toys here because he doesn't let anyone else (my kids) touch them so today he came with nothing. Of course it's ok for him to touch all of my kids toys (I know I probably sound mean but he drives me crazy) and my eating is suffering. I can't wait until it's just me and my kids. I'm so tired and my DD doesn't get to take a nap because they are here until 3 so she might lay down for 1/2 hour or so and then by 6 she's a crazy because now she's overtired. Me and the kids last friday had a great day at the movies to see Wall-E and loved it. And yes I was bad and had popcorn with butter but that was also my lunch we went to the first show of opening day and the kids got free watches. DD fell asleep in the movies too. 4th of July is actually scaring me, my uncle has a huge picnic and all the food is crazy. Any suggestions?

[Wonders10]

Monica - thinking of you and your DH. Hope he's feeling better every day. :flower3:


Well peeps - I have been MIA since last friday. I'm watching my two nephews and niece and the kids are all fighting. My 4 year old nephew does not like to share what so ever and it's driving me crazy. I finally told my SIL for him not to bring any of his toys here because he doesn't let anyone else (my kids) touch them so today he came with nothing. Of course it's ok for him to touch all of my kids toys (I know I probably sound mean but he drives me crazy) and my eating is suffering. I can't wait until it's just me and my kids. I'm so tired and my DD doesn't get to take a nap because they are here until 3 so she might lay down for 1/2 hour or so and then by 6 she's a crazy because now she's overtired. Me and the kids last friday had a great day at the movies to see Wall-E and loved it. And yes I was bad and had popcorn with butter but that was also my lunch we went to the first show of opening day and the kids got free watches. DD fell asleep in the movies too. 4th of July is actually scaring me, my uncle has a huge picnic and all the food is crazy. Any suggestions?

What a handful! When are they leaving?

About 4th of July, you know what foods are better for you than others. Just don't get overwhelmed by the mass quantities of picnic food. Eat the veggies, tossed salads, 1 hamburger (or chicken if they have it), maybe hold the roll or eat half. Hit the fruit salad. And pick one treat out of the whole thing. Also, eat light the rest of the day to save calories for the picnic, but also so you aren't starving by the time you get to the picnic. Just think, WWPD (what would peeps do?)

As for me, I am proud to say that I ate within my 1400 calorie limit yesterday! First time in a long time that I didn't blow it with a binge or candy or fast food or just too much food in general. :woohoo: My goal is really to eat between 1200 and 1400 a day, but for the first day I'm ok with being right at 1400. So on to day #2.

Have a great day, Peeps!

[mommaU4]

4th of July is actually scaring me, my uncle has a huge picnic and all the food is crazy. Any suggestions?First off, I'm sorry you're going nuts with all the kids. I don't blame you. That's a lot to handle. And I think you did the right thing with the toys. I always tell my kids if you bring something to someone else's house, you'd better be willing to share that item or else just leave it home.

As for the picnic, I agree with Wonders. There is usually some sort of fruit, watermelon, strawberries, etc. So stick with lots of that. Drink lots of water. If there is a vegetable like corn on the cob, eat that too, minus the butter. Have a hot dog or burger minus the bun and without the mayo and cheese, just some mustard and ketchup.

I also agree with picking one treat you'd just love to splurge on, and allow yourself to indulge without feeling guilty. After all it's only one day, and there will always be holidays and parties, the key is to approach it in a rational, smart way and then just get right back on track the next day. I know you'll do just fine!! :)



As for me, I am proud to say that I ate within my 1400 calorie limit yesterday! First time in a long time that I didn't blow it with a binge or candy or fast food or just too much food in general. :woohoo: My goal is really to eat between 1200 and 1400 a day, but for the first day I'm ok with being right at 1400. So on to day #2.

Have a great day, Peeps!That's awesome!!!! Great job. You can do it! :cheer2:



Have a good day everyone. :)

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hi all! Real quick one today to post the July 4 update. Let me know if I missed you.

http://img26.picoodle.com/img/img26/4/7/1/f_Peepm_ec58c4f.png

Also, start thinking of your goals for Labor Day. Mine will probably be the same as July 4 - get myself under 160. I'll probably have 3-4 pounds to get there, but at the rate I've been going lately that might even be a struggle.

Have a great day everyone!

[mommaU4]

Also, start thinking of your goals for Labor Day. Mine will probably be the same as July 4 - get myself under 160. I'll probably have 3-4 pounds to get there, but at the rate I've been going lately that might even be a struggle.

Have a great day everyone!So are these like little challenges that the group does? Can anyone participate? Do you just think of a personal goal that you'd like to meet by a certain date, in this case, Labor Day?

Sorry for all the questions! :rotfl: I like the idea of a Labor Day challenge and if there's room, I'd love to play along. :)

[WI_DisneyFan]

So are these like little challenges that the group does? Can anyone participate? Do you just think of a personal goal that you'd like to meet by a certain date, in this case, Labor Day?

Sorry for all the questions! :rotfl: I like the idea of a Labor Day challenge and if there's room, I'd love to play along. :)
You've got it exactly! You just think of a personal goal - like lose 5 pounds by Labor Day - and then I keep track of that on a spreadsheet and post it here to keep everyone honest and on track. And of course it is open to everyone!

[DisneyGalUK]

Im embarrassed to ask this - When is Labor Day? :upsidedow :flower3:

[HockeyKat]

Labor Day is Sept 1st. It always falls on the first Monday in September.

And momma, yes, these are mini weight loss challenges. Aaron (WI_DisneyFan) does an AWESOME job of keeping them up, and anyone is welcome. We generally just post our challenge here and he adds it to the spreadsheet.


I have a mild stomach bug, it seems... nothing really wants to stay where it belongs. Good for weight loss, but bad for overall existence...

[DisneyGalUK]

Labor Day is Sept 1st. It always falls on the first Monday in September.

Ah I see, thanks Kat! I will respectfully opt out of this challenge - it will be only one week after I get married! :cool1: We are going to the coast for the week before our 'proper' honeymoon on the 17th of September so I wont want to eat healthy - not with all the fish and chips, and doughnuts and cakes! :rotfl:

I have a mild stomach bug, it seems... nothing really wants to stay where it belongs. Good for weight loss, but bad for overall existence...

:hug: DFi is just getting over a stomach bug and its knocked him for six. Feel better soon :hug:

[abish19]

Kat - Hope you feel better! The only plus to a stomach bug is weight loss or at least no weight gain! Small comfort.

Shannon - Since you really are happy for your friend, send a really nice card and gift with a personal message in it. I don't think she'll be offended, particularly as you live so far from Chicago. I didn't expect anyone from out of town to attend my wedding, frankly, even including some good friends. Travel expenses are just too great. I'm sure she'll understand.

Monica - thinking of and praying for you and Tim and your family. Thank goodness for modern medicine! Be sure to ask for help if you need to and get the rest you need.

Hello to everyone I missed! It's great to see some new faces on this thread; better still to know we're all in this together!

[punkin413]

i just spent about an hour in the attic with DH trying to figure out what's wrong with our central air unit. it works - just making a funny noise. one of the pipes ended up being clogged, but it took us an hour to figure that out and i swear i sweated at least 10 pounds off! if i don't lose this week then something is WRONG!!!!

[LMO429]

So I get the dummy award! 2 weeks ago I went to look at how much our flight to Disney would be for next May (09). I got our flight tickets last July for our trip this past May and roundtrip with tax our tickets were $140 total. Anway 2 weeks ago the price of the flight was $208 roundtrip and I said to myself NO way too expensive, last year I spent less than a 150 dollars! I was talking to my fiance today and he was like "WHY DID YOU NOT BOOK THE TICKETS, DONT YOU KNOW THE PRICE OF OIL Is GOING UP and its only going to get worse!!!!!" anyway i just checked that same ticket and now it $278.00 roundtrip :headache:

Just got back from an early dinner I had a spicy tuna roll and some edaname for dinner at Nobu DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! I really wanted to splurge because they have some incredible rolls there but I know this weekend is going to be rough with all the BBQ so I tried to eat the best I could!

[HockeyKat]

Thanks for the well-wishes.

I was so excited last weekend to fit into my size 10 gap khakis from the "thin" drawer, that I took a pic. So here are all of my "progress" pics from the last year or so. The first is at my heaviest (218) and it is really hard to see, but it is all I have. The 2nd most of y'all have seen, it is at about 205 probably. The 3rd is at ~163. For reference, I am approx. 5'8" tall.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/fat-1.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/May72007-1.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/khakis.jpg

[LMO429]

Thanks for the well-wishes.

I was so excited last weekend to fit into my size 10 gap khakis from the "thin" drawer, that I took a pic. So here are all of my "progress" pics from the last year or so. The first is at my heaviest (218) and it is really hard to see, but it is all I have. The 2nd most of y'all have seen, it is at about 205 probably. The 3rd is at ~163. For reference, I am approx. 5'8" tall.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/fat-1.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/May72007-1.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/khakis.jpg

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVO TO YOU!!!! :worship: :worship: :worship:

[UtahMama]

Thanks for the well-wishes.

I was so excited last weekend to fit into my size 10 gap khakis from the "thin" drawer, that I took a pic. So here are all of my "progress" pics from the last year or so. The first is at my heaviest (218) and it is really hard to see, but it is all I have. The 2nd most of y'all have seen, it is at about 205 probably. The 3rd is at ~163. For reference, I am approx. 5'8" tall.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/th_fat-1.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/th_May72007-1.jpg
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/th_khakis.jpg

Holy Smokes! KAT!!!!

I'm all amazed!!!! :worship:

[mommaU4]

You've got it exactly! You just think of a personal goal - like lose 5 pounds by Labor Day - and then I keep track of that on a spreadsheet and post it here to keep everyone honest and on track. And of course it is open to everyone!
Great! Now I need to think of a goal....




And momma, yes, these are mini weight loss challenges. Aaron (WI_DisneyFan) does an AWESOME job of keeping them up, and anyone is welcome. We generally just post our challenge here and he adds it to the spreadsheet.


I have a mild stomach bug, it seems... nothing really wants to stay where it belongs. Good for weight loss, but bad for overall existence...Thanks for the info! I hope you feel better soon. I hate stomach bugs.

So I get the dummy award! 2 weeks ago I went to look at how much our flight to Disney would be for next May (09). I got our flight tickets last July for our trip this past May and roundtrip with tax our tickets were $140 total. Anway 2 weeks ago the price of the flight was $208 roundtrip and I said to myself NO way too expensive, last year I spent less than a 150 dollars! I was talking to my fiance today and he was like "WHY DID YOU NOT BOOK THE TICKETS, DONT YOU KNOW THE PRICE OF OIL Is GOING UP and its only going to get worse!!!!!" anyway i just checked that same ticket and now it $278.00 roundtrip :headache:
That's happened to several people I know. Airfare just keeps going up and up and they keep adding more and more extra fees on top of it. Air travel is just terrible these days.



I was so excited last weekend to fit into my size 10 gap khakis from the "thin" drawer, that I took a pic. So here are all of my "progress" pics from the last year or so. The first is at my heaviest (218) and it is really hard to see, but it is all I have. The 2nd most of y'all have seen, it is at about 205 probably. The 3rd is at ~163. For reference, I am approx. 5'8" tall.
Those pics are amazing!! Thanks for sharing. You look wonderful. Wow. I'm 5'9" so we are almost the same and my goal is around 160 so this makes me really excited!! :yay: Good for you! :cheer2:

[Disneyfreak92]

Wow Kat! Way to go!!! :cool1:

[MA pigletfan]

Just got back from an early dinner I had a spicy tuna roll and some edaname for dinner at Nobu DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! I really wanted to splurge because they have some incredible rolls there but I know this weekend is going to be rough with all the BBQ so I tried to eat the best I could!

mmm Nobu!!! That is absolutely on my list of places i would love to go to when we visit our NYC friends ...good stuff i bet!

Kat----sorry about your stomach bug...but YAY for you and your progress..looking GREAT girl! :) :thumbsup2

[LMO429]

mmm Nobu!!! That is absolutely on my list of places i would love to go to when we visit our NYC friends ...good stuff i bet!

Kat----sorry about your stomach bug...but YAY for you and your progress..looking GREAT girl! :) :thumbsup2


NYC is awesome for places to eat, Nobu is literally right up the block from where we live. When you come back I love this place called Buddakan, it actually was featured in the Sex and the City movie during the scene when the have the party the night before the wedding. anyway i love that place and now it will become the next magnolia bakery just because it was in one scene in sex and the city everyone and their mother will now go to it..

oh and p.s. the cupcakes at magnolia bakery arent even that good in my opinion lol:lmao:

[punkin413]

kat - you are smokin hot you make my eyes burn!!! :thumbsup2

[disney-inspired]

Thanks for the well-wishes.

I was so excited last weekend to fit into my size 10 gap khakis from the "thin" drawer, that I took a pic. So here are all of my "progress" pics from the last year or so. The first is at my heaviest (218) and it is really hard to see, but it is all I have. The 2nd most of y'all have seen, it is at about 205 probably. The 3rd is at ~163. For reference, I am approx. 5'8" tall.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/fat-1.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/May72007-1.jpghttp://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm130/katcanes77/khakis.jpg

That's great! Congratulations!

:dance3:

[disney-inspired]

Cristabel & Food = Frenemies (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1872556)
[/size][/font]Here's my W.I.S.H Journal. Encouragement is greatly appreciated:goodvibes

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[abish19]

Kat - Thank you for posting those pictures! You have no idea how motivating that is to me right now. I can't remember being that small (perhaps as a toddler???) but I'm about your height - knowing you've done it means I can do it too!

In that vein, I did go running tonight (part of Couch to 5K). One of my ankles is burning and I'm pretty sure I have shin splints, BUT I made it through. On to week 2.

I can still do better with food. It helps that I'm so busy with my kids; less time to eat. (When I do, though, it's not always so good!)

On to Disney-Inspired's WISH journal!

[disney-inspired]

I went to the gym tonight (really late!) and I had planned on doing 4 miles but I ended up doing six! Only 8 more for the week!:goodvibes

[LMO429]

MommaU4 what kind of drink is that at the end in your signature? It looks yummy! I see it's in a Disneyland cup and I will be going to Disneyland for the first time in October so I may just have to have it.

[DisneyObsession]

Kat...Your transformation is amazing!!! You have inspired me! ;)

Cristabel....Good for you for doing so much last night!:banana: You are on the right track!

Wendy...I have missed your words of wisdom around here. Good to see you!!! :hug:

Well...My anniversary is next week and I am no where near the goal I wanted to be at for it. So, I am more determined than ever to hit 20lbs lost by Sept 20th when I leave for my trip to Disney! With that said, I am also starting full time at my job July 14th and am working 3-11:30. The plan is to exercise daily, starting today as my current hours are 5-9pm, drink 64oz water daily and record everything that goes in my mouth. :banana: My new mantra is:

20 BY THE 20th!!!

[WI_DisneyFan]

Thanks for the well-wishes.

I was so excited last weekend to fit into my size 10 gap khakis from the "thin" drawer, that I took a pic. So here are all of my "progress" pics from the last year or so. The first is at my heaviest (218) and it is really hard to see, but it is all I have. The 2nd most of y'all have seen, it is at about 205 probably. The 3rd is at ~163. For reference, I am approx. 5'8" tall.
Wow, you look great!

I went to the gym tonight (really late!) and I had planned on doing 4 miles but I ended up doing six! Only 8 more for the week!:goodvibes
Great job with that! It is surprising how much success you can have when you go above and beyond when you were planning on doing. Way to go!

[MA pigletfan]

NYC is awesome for places to eat, Nobu is literally right up the block from where we live. When you come back I love this place called Buddakan, it actually was featured in the Sex and the City movie during the scene when the have the party the night before the wedding. anyway i love that place and now it will become the next magnolia bakery just because it was in one scene in sex and the city everyone and their mother will now go to it..

oh and p.s. the cupcakes at magnolia bakery arent even that good in my opinion lol:lmao:
nice! its the curse of the satc! lol...I will be sure to check that place out though..but because you reccomended it not because of the movie ;)

MommaU4 what kind of drink is that at the end in your signature? It looks yummy! I see it's in a Disneyland cup and I will be going to Disneyland for the first time in October so I may just have to have it.

ditto! it looks delicious!!!!! ( Lauren i seriously just got super excited about DL by looking at that drink..hahahahh..I can't wait for my trip!!)

[DisneyGalUK]

I went to the gym tonight (really late!) and I had planned on doing 4 miles but I ended up doing six! Only 8 more for the week!:goodvibes

:cool1: Thats great!

NYC is awesome for places to eat, Nobu is literally right up the block from where we live. When you come back I love this place called Buddakan, it actually was featured in the Sex and the City movie during the scene when the have the party the night before the wedding. anyway i love that place and now it will become the next magnolia bakery just because it was in one scene in sex and the city everyone and their mother will now go to it..

oh and p.s. the cupcakes at magnolia bakery arent even that good in my opinion lol:lmao:

I went to the Magnolia Bakery when we went to NYC - queued up, the whole lot - got the cupcakes and we were like, hmmm not really worth the wait! Oh well, it was the experience (at least thats what I tell myself:lmao: )

Nobu is on my list too, when we finally get back there!

KAT - You look FABULOUS!!!!

[dwheatl]

Thanks for the well-wishes.

I was so excited last weekend to fit into my size 10 gap khakis from the "thin" drawer, that I took a pic. So here are all of my "progress" pics from the last year or so. The first is at my heaviest (218) and it is really hard to see, but it is all I have. The 2nd most of y'all have seen, it is at about 205 probably. The 3rd is at ~163. For reference, I am approx. 5'8" tall.

You look fantastic! You skinny minnie!

For anyone planning a DL trip, I leave for there in 10 days:yay: . So if you have any questions, anything you want me to check on, let me know.:earsgirl:

[mommaU4]

In that vein, I did go running tonight (part of Couch to 5K). One of my ankles is burning and I'm pretty sure I have shin splints, BUT I made it through. On to week 2.

I can still do better with food. It helps that I'm so busy with my kids; less time to eat. (When I do, though, it's not always so good!)
Good for you sticking with the running even the ankle and shin issues. Obviously you wouldn't want to do anything to injure yourself, but way to go for keeping at it and making it through!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:


MommaU4 what kind of drink is that at the end in your signature? It looks yummy! I see it's in a Disneyland cup and I will be going to Disneyland for the first time in October so I may just have to have it.
That would be a Tinkerbell Twist. And let me tell you, it is so darn good!!!! The ones I got were from DCA, but I'm sure they have them in DL too. I bought one from the cart in Bug's Land and two from the cart near the Orange Stinger.

It's just like a slushie, so it's a perfect summer drink, and it's a mix of sour apple and sour watermelon. I'm not a huge fan of sour things, like sour candy, but this was just right. My kids loved it too! They are addicting though. LOL Definitely a must try.

I have more pics of Disneyland food on my TR. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1836870
The actual TR isn't that impressive, LOL, but the pics will have you drooling. Well, they have me drooling anyway!! :rotfl:

[mommaU4]

Well...My anniversary is next week and I am no where near the goal I wanted to be at for it. So, I am more determined than ever to hit 20lbs lost by Sept 20th when I leave for my trip to Disney! With that said, I am also starting full time at my job July 14th and am working 3-11:30. The plan is to exercise daily, starting today as my current hours are 5-9pm, drink 64oz water daily and record everything that goes in my mouth. :banana: My new mantra is:

20 BY THE 20th!!!That sounds like a great plan. Good for you for not getting discouraged and making a new, smart plan to make your new goal of 20 by the 20th!!! Whoo hoo! I know you can do it!!!!! :yay:



I went to the gym tonight (really late!) and I had planned on doing 4 miles but I ended up doing six! Only 8 more for the week!:goodvibesWow! That is fantastic! Good for you!!! :cheer2:


ditto! it looks delicious!!!!! ( Lauren i seriously just got super excited about DL by looking at that drink..hahahahh..I can't wait for my trip!!):rotfl: That sounds like me! I love looking at food pics and thinking about what I want to have when we go to DL. That may sounds weird but it actually helps me.
When I am tempted to "cheat" here at home, I tell myself, if you can just resist having _______ now, you can have ______ when you get to DL!!! :banana:




For anyone planning a DL trip, I leave for there in 10 days:yay: . So if you have any questions, anything you want me to check on, let me know.:earsgirl:10 days! That is going to fly by!!!! :banana:

[Wonders10]

Ok, just posting this here because I think it makes me more accountable to check in with someone...yesterday was day #2 of me counting calories and I stayed within my 1200-1400 range again. So proud of me. Again, it was closer to 1400, but I'm okay with that for now. I tend to do great but then I have an extra snack at night that brings me to that 1400 mark. And today, I had to run to the grocery store to pick up some things for the 4th of July, and I only bought what I needed - no junk like I usually would do. Not even a soda. And I weighed myself this morning and I'm already down 1lb from Monday morning. I know it is just water weight but it's a start. Just the motivation I need to stick with it, at least until next Wednesday when I head to WDW!

[HockeyKat]

Thanks everyone!! It has been a rough road, I won't lie, but this thread (and a few others, over the year) has really helped me stay accountable! You guys are the best. I have been part of this thread pretty much from the time that 2nd pic was taken, so almost 45 lbs lost as a Peep.


Aaron, I think I might take this morning's weigh-in as my challenge weigh in since I am headed out of town for the 4th and tomorrow might be crazy. I was -2 this morning, so 161.4. .4 away from my challenge, but with the WDW trip in the middle I am just happy to be at 4.6 lost and not 4.6 gained!

Count me in for the Labor Day challenge, for 5 lbs.


I managed to pick up a summer cold to go with my stomach bug so I am working from home with a big blanket on the chaise lounge, today.

[DisneyLaura]

What a handful! When are they leaving?

Shannon - today is the last day :cool1: and I'm going to what you said on the 4th. I usually don't pig out on dessert stuff (I know) I much would rather have a cheeseburger with onion, ketchup and etc. They always have watermelon and some kind of fruit salad so I'm definately going to get that. That's for the advice and of course you too Beth. Oh and Beth I agree that drink looks great.

Also, start thinking of your goals for Labor Day. Mine will probably be the same as July 4 - get myself under 160. I'll probably have 3-4 pounds to get there, but at the rate I've been going lately that might even be a struggle.

Have a great day everyone!

Put me down for 5 lb again :thumbsup2

I have a mild stomach bug, it seems... nothing really wants to stay where it belongs. Good for weight loss, but bad for overall existence...

Feel better

i just spent about an hour in the attic with DH trying to figure out what's wrong with our central air unit. it works - just making a funny noise. one of the pipes ended up being clogged, but it took us an hour to figure that out and i swear i sweated at least 10 pounds off! if i don't lose this week then something is WRONG!!!!

lol You go girl. I actually went for a walk/hike with DH and the kids and sweated my booty off. Yeah on the exercise for me. That's one thing I have been lacking on.

So I get the dummy award! 2 weeks ago I went to look at how much our flight to Disney would be for next May (09). I got our flight tickets last July for our trip this past May and roundtrip with tax our tickets were $140 total. Anway 2 weeks ago the price of the flight was $208 roundtrip and I said to myself NO way too expensive, last year I spent less than a 150 dollars! I was talking to my fiance today and he was like "WHY DID YOU NOT BOOK THE TICKETS, DONT YOU KNOW THE PRICE OF OIL Is GOING UP and its only going to get worse!!!!!" anyway i just checked that same ticket and now it $278.00 roundtrip :headache:

Don't cha hate when that happens. Maybe they'll go down again ;)

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Someone call the fire department because you're :smokin: You look great:thumbsup2

I went to the gym tonight (really late!) and I had planned on doing 4 miles but I ended up doing six! Only 8 more for the week!:goodvibes

You go girl

[punkin413]

i'm going to a new class tonight called power yoga. i will report back later. hope i can walk afterwards!

oh, and i went to the mall today and decided to get an orange julius for my afternoon snack. i haven't had one of those in FOREVER and i forgot how yummy they were and a small is only 130 calories! :thumbsup2

[DisneyLaura]

I exercised today too. I walked with my DH and kids at a hiking trail near our home. My DH said it was at least a mile and some of it was uphill so I was a sweaty mess when I got home but it felt good. We also walked another trail last night but it started to get dark out (storm was supposed to come through) so we turned around and went home for baths and such.

[mommaU4]

I exercised today too. I walked with my DH and kids at a hiking trail near our home. My DH said it was at least a mile and some of it was uphill so I was a sweaty mess when I got home but it felt good. We also walked another trail last night but it started to get dark out (storm was supposed to come through) so we turned around and went home for baths and such.

You're lucky you can walk outside. I wish I could. It's too hot though. During the day it's between 107 and 112! And at night it only cools down to the
80's. Still pretty warm, and that the overnight low.
Right now we have an "excessive heat warning". I really didn't think you could have such a thing in the desert. :rotfl:

[abish19]

Okay, girls and guy, I need some Peepish help!

We have a WDW trip planned for January 23-31, 2009. We're very excited, and planned the time specifically to avoid crowds, heat, and higher prices.

PROBLEM: My husband's brother and his wife are expecting a baby are are due on Feb. 5. They live 6 blocks from us, and we're close. My SIL has two kids already, both of whom were born before their due dates. My SIL's mom lives about an hour away and would probably come here and stay with them around the time the baby would come.

QUESTION: Do we change our trip dates? It's entirely likely that the baby could come while we were gone. We haven't paid our deposit yet - but to keep our reservation, we need to pay a deposit by July 6.

It's important to us that we have the fewest crowds possible when we do go, but our family is obviously important too. It isn't like my BIL and SIL would be totally alone when the new baby came, but...you know. We could be a lot of help in the meals and babysitting departments (our 2 kids and their 2 kids play together often).

I just need a little guidance! Thanks in advance, everybody!

[DisneyLaura]

Okay, girls and guy, I need some Peepish help!

We have a WDW trip planned for January 23-31, 2009. We're very excited, and planned the time specifically to avoid crowds, heat, and higher prices.

PROBLEM: My husband's brother and his wife are expecting a baby are are due on Feb. 5. They live 6 blocks from us, and we're close. My SIL has two kids already, both of whom were born before their due dates. My SIL's mom lives about an hour away and would probably come here and stay with them around the time the baby would come.

QUESTION: Do we change our trip dates? It's entirely likely that the baby could come while we were gone. We haven't paid our deposit yet - but to keep our reservation, we need to pay a deposit by July 6.

It's important to us that we have the fewest crowds possible when we do go, but our family is obviously important too. It isn't like my BIL and SIL would be totally alone when the new baby came, but...you know. We could be a lot of help in the meals and babysitting departments (our 2 kids and their 2 kids play together often).

I just need a little guidance! Thanks in advance, everybody!

I think I would go, but that's me.

[punkin413]

well, i did power yoga. it was pretty cool! basically it's yoga moves with your legs while doing very slow weights with your arms. for example, we laid on our backs, then bent our knees towards the ceiling, then hiked our butts up towards the sky and held it (working your abs, gluts and hamstrings), then at the same time we did really slow dumbell flies, working the chest. it was pretty tough but i liked it! it's definitely different.

Okay, girls and guy, I need some Peepish help!

We have a WDW trip planned for January 23-31, 2009. We're very excited, and planned the time specifically to avoid crowds, heat, and higher prices.

PROBLEM: My husband's brother and his wife are expecting a baby are are due on Feb. 5. They live 6 blocks from us, and we're close. My SIL has two kids already, both of whom were born before their due dates. My SIL's mom lives about an hour away and would probably come here and stay with them around the time the baby would come.

QUESTION: Do we change our trip dates? It's entirely likely that the baby could come while we were gone. We haven't paid our deposit yet - but to keep our reservation, we need to pay a deposit by July 6.

It's important to us that we have the fewest crowds possible when we do go, but our family is obviously important too. It isn't like my BIL and SIL would be totally alone when the new baby came, but...you know. We could be a lot of help in the meals and babysitting departments (our 2 kids and their 2 kids play together often).

I just need a little guidance! Thanks in advance, everybody!

here's what i'd do. i'd figure out an alternative date to go, but keep it around that time to still avoid crowds and have good weather. then i'd sit down with your SIL and tell her that you have a trip booked, but that you can change the dates before 7/6 to the alternative that you've picked out and you want to know which dates she'd prefer as far as having you guys around for the baby. obviously no one can tell when the baby is going to get here, but that you wanted to get her thoughts on the situation. i would tell her that you want to go in january (or maybe even early february - i hear it's slow up until president's day) because of the crowd levels and weather and that you've been planning this for awhile and still want to have a family vacation, but that you want to get her thoughts on the situation about when the best time to go is.

that's just my two cents. ;)

[mommaU4]

well, i did power yoga. it was pretty cool! basically it's yoga moves with your legs while doing very slow weights with your arms. for example, we laid on our backs, then bent our knees towards the ceiling, then hiked our butts up towards the sky and held it (working your abs, gluts and hamstrings), then at the same time we did really slow dumbell flies, working the chest. it was pretty tough but i liked it! it's definitely different.



here's what i'd do. i'd figure out an alternative date to go, but keep it around that time to still avoid crowds and have good weather. then i'd sit down with your SIL and tell her that you have a trip booked, but that you can change the dates before 7/6 to the alternative that you've picked out and you want to know which dates she'd prefer as far as having you guys around for the baby. obviously no one can tell when the baby is going to get here, but that you wanted to get her thoughts on the situation. i would tell her that you want to go in january (or maybe even early february - i hear it's slow up until president's day) because of the crowd levels and weather and that you've been planning this for awhile and still want to have a family vacation, but that you want to get her thoughts on the situation about when the best time to go is.

that's just my two cents. ;)

I think that's a good idea. Like you said there is no way to predict when the baby will arrive, all babies are different and it could be early, could be late. But by giving the SIL a choice of dates it's putting it in her hands and then she'll feel like she's still important and yet the trip can still happen.

Good luck!! I hope it all works out.

[LMO429]

Okay, girls and guy, I need some Peepish help!

We have a WDW trip planned for January 23-31, 2009. We're very excited, and planned the time specifically to avoid crowds, heat, and higher prices.

PROBLEM: My husband's brother and his wife are expecting a baby are are due on Feb. 5. They live 6 blocks from us, and we're close. My SIL has two kids already, both of whom were born before their due dates. My SIL's mom lives about an hour away and would probably come here and stay with them around the time the baby would come.

QUESTION: Do we change our trip dates? It's entirely likely that the baby could come while we were gone. We haven't paid our deposit yet - but to keep our reservation, we need to pay a deposit by July 6.

It's important to us that we have the fewest crowds possible when we do go, but our family is obviously important too. It isn't like my BIL and SIL would be totally alone when the new baby came, but...you know. We could be a lot of help in the meals and babysitting departments (our 2 kids and their 2 kids play together often).

I just need a little guidance! Thanks in advance, everybody!

I'm selfish I would go on the trip! ;) I am sure SIL and BIL know your plans already to go to WDW and I am sure they don't expect you to watch their new born right away. You will only be gone one week and can help them before and after you get back. As long as you are ok with being gone while the baby is born I say go for it.

Oh the flip side as far as crowds goes my friend is a CM at Disney and they expect 2009 to be alot slower than previous years due to the economy just going down the toilet and airline prices going up.

[LMO429]

nice! its the curse of the satc! lol...I will be sure to check that place out though..but because you reccomended it not because of the movie ;)



ditto! it looks delicious!!!!! ( Lauren i seriously just got super excited about DL by looking at that drink..hahahahh..I can't wait for my trip!!)

I have to admit I am def more excited about going to Disneyland on our honeymoon then going to Maui! Hopefully I will get there in one piece and not having any panic attacks when I fly!

[LMO429]

Good for you sticking with the running even the ankle and shin issues. Obviously you wouldn't want to do anything to injure yourself, but way to go for keeping at it and making it through!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:



That would be a Tinkerbell Twist. And let me tell you, it is so darn good!!!! The ones I got were from DCA, but I'm sure they have them in DL too. I bought one from the cart in Bug's Land and two from the cart near the Orange Stinger.

It's just like a slushie, so it's a perfect summer drink, and it's a mix of sour apple and sour watermelon. I'm not a huge fan of sour things, like sour candy, but this was just right. My kids loved it too! They are addicting though. LOL Definitely a must try.

I have more pics of Disneyland food on my TR. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1836870
The actual TR isn't that impressive, LOL, but the pics will have you drooling. Well, they have me drooling anyway!! :rotfl:

I am going to get a Tinkerbell Twist for Sure when I am there!

Where do you suggest we made our dining reservations while at DL, We are staying at The Grand Californian. I was going to make them at the Blue Bayou and the Minnies character breakfast in DL so we could be one of the first people in the park

[abish19]

Thanks for your advice everybody! We could try to move the trip a little earlier in the month and still have low crowds, while being home in time for the baby to come.

I feel pretty certain that if I were having a baby, and they already had a trip planned, that they wouldn't change their plans for us. That's not a bad thing, it's just the way it would be.

I've just signed up for sparkspeople and I'm really excited about it! It gives more than just a count of calories; it offers information about total carbs, fats, proteins, etc. Looks good!

Good luck tomorrow at weigh-in!

[HockeyKat]

Beth, just as a warning... be careful of MLK day for crowds. We did the last week of Jan both this year and last, and it seems to be a "sweet" spot. The marathon and then MLK day make the rest of Jan not as slow as the last week. Then Feb is taken up with cheerleaders and dance competitions leading up to President's Day, after which it gets even worse.

DH's friend was there the week before us (MLK weekend) and complained of crowds, and then the Sat we left (1st Sat in Feb) it got WAY more crowded, parks and transportation filled with teenagers.

Not to make your decision more difficult or anything! :laughing:


Monica, how's Tim? How are you??

[mommaU4]

I am going to get a Tinkerbell Twist for Sure when I am there!

Where do you suggest we made our dining reservations while at DL, We are staying at The Grand Californian. I was going to make them at the Blue Bayou and the Minnies character breakfast in DL so we could be one of the first people in the park
How many days are you in DL? Blue Bayou is a must do. Even though the food reviews are sometimes iffy, the atmosphere is worth doing at least once. And over in DCA, the Wine Country Trattoria was really good.

We are more of a counter service family for two reasons: 1. Because it's darn expensive for a family of 6 to eat table service too often and 2. My DH likes to eat when he's hungry which isn't always at a set time.

So for CS I can help you more if you have any questions about that. And the snacks too! I could just snack my way through the park. ;) You cannot leave without trying a Tinkerbell Twist, a churro, a funnel cake, a Tigger Tail (I personally don't like these but so many people swear by them, that I had to try it and so I think you should too, LOL), a corn dog for sure, and you should buy a sourdough bread Mickey from the Pacific Wharf bakery in DCA. If you like sourdough bread, it is soooo good. I could just sit and eat half of it with butter. Oh, and the nachos at White Water Snacks in the GCH.

Ok, now I'm hungry!! Maybe this isn't the best place to talk about food. :rotfl: Sorry everyone!!
You can always PM me if you have any more questions about food or anything really. I'm online almost everyday and I don't mind answering them if I can.


Beth, just as a warning... be careful of MLK day for crowds.
It took me a second to realize this wasn't directed at me.....:rolleyes1 :lmao:

[UtahMama]

I worked out last night! Yay ME! SPECIAL focus on inner and outer thighs and bummocks....all I can say is....OY!!!!

Especially fun to PLUNK down onto the toilet to go potty (TMI?)

Does my bummocks look smaller yet? ;)

And it's too HOT to eat heavy. I have lots of cut watermelon handy. SO good!


Happy Weigh Day Eve!

[mommaU4]

I worked out last night! Yay ME! SPECIAL focus on inner and outer thighs and bummocks....all I can say is....OY!!!!

Especially fun to PLUNK down onto the toilet to go potty (TMI?)

Does my bummocks look smaller yet? ;)

And it's too HOT to eat heavy. I have lots of cut watermelon handy. SO good!


Happy Weigh Day Eve!Good for you on working out!! :banana:

I had to laugh at the plunking down to go potty. Um yeah, I've been there. When I first did the work out DVD with all it's squats and lunges, I could hardly stand to sit and use the restroom!! Ugh.
And to make matters worse I was trying to kick that soda habit of mine and had choosen that day and the day prior to start drinking lots and lots of water......:sad2:





I'm not really looking to weigh in day this time. Too many slip ups this week, I'm not expecting it to be good. :eek:

[punkin413]

Especially fun to PLUNK down onto the toilet to go potty (TMI?)


i have a fun story about that. anna (my best friend/fitness trainer) was really sore in her bum area one time from working out and when she sat down on the toilet she was yelling in pain. well, her 3yo heard her and asked her what was wrong. she said, "oh, mommy's hiney is just sore from working out." he said, "let me see your boo-boo," thinking that she had a scratch or something. she said, "no, honey, it's inside my hiney that hurts," without thinking about what she said first. he looks at her and goes, "i think it's inside your hole that hurts." :rotfl2: the things kids say!!!

good for you for the exercise, UM!!!

[Wonders10]

Peeps, I'm frustrated. Since Monday I have been uber-good about writing everything down, staying within my caloric intake. I even exercised (little stuff, but still extra movement) on Monday and today. I did a sneak peak at the scale this morning and was pretty pleased with what I saw considering today is technically only day #4. But then I was trying on a pair of shorts and a shirt that I was planning on wearing tomorrow to our city's July 4th parade and I feel like a stuffed sausage. I know it is a slow process but it is so confusing to me as to why my clothes are so gosh darn tight. These are clothes I have had forever and at varying weights and this is the heaviest weight I've been (have been this weight before though) and they still fit. And I'm nervous that the weekend and especially this disney trip is going to ruin any good that I may have done this week and then when I come home from my trip, I will have a hard time getting back "on the wagon". Ugh. Just a vent. Thanks for listening.

[UtahMama]

Peeps, I'm frustrated. Since Monday I have been uber-good about writing everything down, staying within my caloric intake. I even exercised (little stuff, but still extra movement) on Monday and today. I did a sneak peak at the scale this morning and was pretty pleased with what I saw considering today is technically only day #4. But then I was trying on a pair of shorts and a shirt that I was planning on wearing tomorrow to our city's July 4th parade and I feel like a stuffed sausage. I know it is a slow process but it is so confusing to me as to why my clothes are so gosh darn tight. These are clothes I have had forever and at varying weights and this is the heaviest weight I've been (have been this weight before though) and they still fit. And I'm nervous that the weekend and especially this disney trip is going to ruin any good that I may have done this week and then when I come home from my trip, I will have a hard time getting back "on the wagon". Ugh. Just a vent. Thanks for listening.

Blame the dryer! ;)

And keep on keepin' on.... Don't give up, skinnie minnie!!!!

AND, here ya go from someone who feels your pain: :hug:

[mommaU4]

Peeps, I'm frustrated. Since Monday I have been uber-good about writing everything down, staying within my caloric intake. I even exercised (little stuff, but still extra movement) on Monday and today. I did a sneak peak at the scale this morning and was pretty pleased with what I saw considering today is technically only day #4. But then I was trying on a pair of shorts and a shirt that I was planning on wearing tomorrow to our city's July 4th parade and I feel like a stuffed sausage. I know it is a slow process but it is so confusing to me as to why my clothes are so gosh darn tight. These are clothes I have had forever and at varying weights and this is the heaviest weight I've been (have been this weight before though) and they still fit. And I'm nervous that the weekend and especially this disney trip is going to ruin any good that I may have done this week and then when I come home from my trip, I will have a hard time getting back "on the wagon". Ugh. Just a vent. Thanks for listening.
I also feel your pain.
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[UtahMama]

I worked out last night! Yay ME! SPECIAL focus on inner and outer thighs and bummocks....all I can say is....OY!!!!

Especially fun to PLUNK down onto the toilet to go potty (TMI?)

Does my bummocks look smaller yet? ;)

And it's too HOT to eat heavy. I have lots of cut watermelon handy. SO good!


Happy Weigh Day Eve!

Hee Hee, I quoted myself!

I went AGAIN!!!

2 days in a row should count for something :confused3

I now have jello legs (in more than one way :rolleyes1 )

AND

I hired a personal trainer for 2 sessions

AND

Signed up for PILATES FOR CREME PUFFS*

and YOGA FOR THE STIFF AND UNCOORDINATED*

For one month! :banana: :banana: :banana:










*classes may or may not have been re-named for your entertainment :sad2:

[mommaU4]

Way to go UtahMama!!! :banana: :cheer2: When you are done with that personal trainer you wanna send him my way? I need someone to kick my lazy butt into gear. :rolleyes:



Okay quick question for anyone who's knows the answer.... What are the dates for the next challenge? When is the starting date/first weigh in? And when does it end?
I'm trying to figure out a reasonable goal to set for myself but I don't know how many weeks we're talking about.

Thanks!! :)

[disney-inspired]

Hi everyone, just checking in!
I made a really good food decision today! Instead of eating Carl's Jr. with my neighbor I waited and ate healthy Thai food with my family!:cool1: And it was great!

Ok, I don't mean to brag....OH OK, I DO!:lmao: I completed 17 miles this week!:banana:That's elliptical, walking home in 100 degree heat, treadmill, and bike. I did 5 on Monday, 6 on Tuesday, and 6 miles today!:dance3:

Now let's see if I can keep this up until October because I want to find a cute costume!:hippie:

[dwheatl]

Okay, girls and guy, I need some Peepish help!

We have a WDW trip planned for January 23-31, 2009. We're very excited, and planned the time specifically to avoid crowds, heat, and higher prices.

PROBLEM: My husband's brother and his wife are expecting a baby are are due on Feb. 5. They live 6 blocks from us, and we're close. My SIL has two kids already, both of whom were born before their due dates. My SIL's mom lives about an hour away and would probably come here and stay with them around the time the baby would come.

QUESTION: Do we change our trip dates? It's entirely likely that the baby could come while we were gone. We haven't paid our deposit yet - but to keep our reservation, we need to pay a deposit by July 6.

It's important to us that we have the fewest crowds possible when we do go, but our family is obviously important too. It isn't like my BIL and SIL would be totally alone when the new baby came, but...you know. We could be a lot of help in the meals and babysitting departments (our 2 kids and their 2 kids play together often).

I just need a little guidance! Thanks in advance, everybody! I would go ahead and go when I planned. Especially if her mom is coming right when the baby comes, she'll need your help more after her mom leaves..

I am going to get a Tinkerbell Twist for Sure when I am there!

Where do you suggest we made our dining reservations while at DL, We are staying at The Grand Californian. I was going to make them at the Blue Bayou and the Minnies character breakfast in DL so we could be one of the first people in the park ADRs are necessary for the Blue Bayou, but for hardly any other table service restaurants unless it's a super-busy time. We do a lot of counter service meals too, because the food at DL is just not noteworthy, and we rather spend the time on rides and shows. Even the DTD places at DL have mediocre food. Here's a link to the Dis info page for DL dining http://www.wdwinfo.com/Disneyland/dining.htm
We do like the trattoria and Wharf sourdough bread bowls in CA, and the Corn Dog King there (except it makes me ill:crazy2:, especially combined with California Screamin').


Peeps, I'm frustrated. Since Monday I have been uber-good about writing everything down, staying within my caloric intake. I even exercised (little stuff, but still extra movement) on Monday and today. I did a sneak peak at the scale this morning and was pretty pleased with what I saw considering today is technically only day #4. But then I was trying on a pair of shorts and a shirt that I was planning on wearing tomorrow to our city's July 4th parade and I feel like a stuffed sausage. I know it is a slow process but it is so confusing to me as to why my clothes are so gosh darn tight. These are clothes I have had forever and at varying weights and this is the heaviest weight I've been (have been this weight before though) and they still fit. And I'm nervous that the weekend and especially this disney trip is going to ruin any good that I may have done this week and then when I come home from my trip, I will have a hard time getting back "on the wagon". Ugh. Just a vent. Thanks for listening. Shannon, my DL trip is in 9 days, and my weight is at it's highest since Christmas. I'm thinking I'm going to have to show some restraint even on the trip, because I just keep making excuses. So, you have my sympathy.

Hee Hee, I quoted myself!

I went AGAIN!!!

2 days in a row should count for something :confused3

I now have jello legs (in more than one way :rolleyes1 )

AND

I hired a personal trainer for 2 sessions

AND

Signed up for PILATES FOR CREME PUFFS*

and YOGA FOR THE STIFF AND UNCOORDINATED*

For one month! :banana: :banana: :banana:










*classes may or may not have been re-named for your entertainment :sad2: At first, I thought you meant you went potty again. Good job on the workout/ personal trainer, and I love the names of the classes!

Hi everyone, just checking in!
I made a really good food decision today! Instead of eating Carl's Jr. with my neighbor I waited and ate healthy Thai food with my family!:cool1: And it was great!

Ok, I don't mean to brag....OH OK, I DO!:lmao: I completed 17 miles this week!:banana:That's elliptical, walking home in 100 degree heat, treadmill, and bike. I did 5 on Monday, 6 on Tuesday, and 6 miles today!:dance3:

Now let's see if I can keep this up until October because I want to find a cute costume!:hippie:
:thumbsup2

[WI_DisneyFan]

Happy 4th of July everyone! (And, um, happy Friday to our favorite British Peep, Ms. [soon to be Mrs.] DisneyGalUK!)

Wendy - I've done Pilate's and Yoga on my own at home. The Pilate's I think would have been better with a live person. But the Yoga? Oy veh. Some of the poses they have you try are nearly obscene! But great job on taking the initiative to sign up for them!

Ok, down to business. This was a good week for me, as I managed to lose 1.8 pounds. This loss gives me a grand total of 52.2 pounds lost since 2007; and an uber-grand total of 76.2 pounds lost since sometime early 2005. This also puts me at my lowest adult weight ever of 162.8. Unfortunately, I did not make my July 4 challenge. But that is the perfect lead in to...

What are the dates for the next challenge? When is the starting date/first weigh in? And when does it end?

...this question! Since I am the keeper of the spreadsheet, I can answer this. The next mini goal/challenge thing is Labor Day. But since Labor Day is a Monday, I figure we'll have our last official weigh-in on the previous Friday - August 29. Next week will be week 1 of the challenge. For those of you unfamiliar with how this works, you declare on here what goal you'd like to reach by Labor Day. I record that on a spreadsheet. And then I use your weekly weigh-in number to keep track of how you are doing on your goal. Make sense?

Since I am not under 160 on this July 4, I'm keeping that as my goal for Labor Day. All I want to do is lose 2.8 measly pounds to get myself under 160. Maybe I'll do that in two week, or maybe it'll take me two months. But I haven't seen the 150's since before I could drive, so that's all I can wish for right now.

Have a safe and fun holiday everyone!

God Bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home.

[DisneyLaura]

I hired a personal trainer for 2 sessions

AND

Signed up for PILATES FOR CREME PUFFS*

and YOGA FOR THE STIFF AND UNCOORDINATED*

For one month!
*classes may or may not have been re-named for your entertainment :sad2:

Good for you girl. I love the name of the classes too. Oh and I'll take that trainer over here too.;)

Ok, I don't mean to brag....OH OK, I DO!:lmao: I completed 17 miles this week!:banana:That's elliptical, walking home in 100 degree heat, treadmill, and bike. I did 5 on Monday, 6 on Tuesday, and 6 miles today!:dance3:

Now let's see if I can keep this up until October because I want to find a cute costume!:hippie:

You go girl - I'm sure a cute costume will totally have your name on it come October.

Shannon - :hug: keep it up, you can do it

Ok peeps I'm a no weigher again (still had the kids on tuesday and all of them can't fit in my car) but I did go hiking twice this week with my family so at least I excerised and I drank a lot of water every day so my rings fell nice and loose. Here's to tuesday of next week back to WW.

Monica - thinking of you and your hubby:hug:

HAPPY 4th OF JULY EVERYONE AND HAPPY FRIDAY MS DISNEYGALUKhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/cm22nm/newmicmouse09.gif

[LMO429]

Happy 4th Peeps!!!!

The festivities have already started at my moms house we (5 of my cousins and my fiance) are eating bagels and playing rock band before we head out to my uncles bbq! should be a drinkfest and I am not counting calories today!

anyway I am - 1 today! I weighed in at 129 this morning.

For the labor day challenge I would like to lose 7 pounds! and weigh 122 or 123! at the very least under 125!.... This past challenge I pretty much stayed the same! but hey its better than gaining!

[UtahMama]

OK! Hurry and weigh in before tempted with cook-outs and pot lucks! :scared1:

I tried reeeeally hard and am a samer. So, I'm hoping the working out daily will take me over this slump.

I'm going to take my measurements (need to psych up first) today. I just loooove doing that. The chest and waist measurements are OK...then I go to hips and realize I am a human pear. :laughing: So, we'll have to FIX that now WONT we??? (Yes, I'll always be a pear, but hopfully less pearish.) Maybe I'll just cinch the measureing tape as tight as it will go.... :sad2:


Labor Day, eh Aaron? Ok. Hmmm.... August 29.
Put me down for 10. And put some pixie dust on that!

[punkin413]

Peeps, I'm frustrated. Since Monday I have been uber-good about writing everything down, staying within my caloric intake. I even exercised (little stuff, but still extra movement) on Monday and today. I did a sneak peak at the scale this morning and was pretty pleased with what I saw considering today is technically only day #4. But then I was trying on a pair of shorts and a shirt that I was planning on wearing tomorrow to our city's July 4th parade and I feel like a stuffed sausage. I know it is a slow process but it is so confusing to me as to why my clothes are so gosh darn tight. These are clothes I have had forever and at varying weights and this is the heaviest weight I've been (have been this weight before though) and they still fit. And I'm nervous that the weekend and especially this disney trip is going to ruin any good that I may have done this week and then when I come home from my trip, I will have a hard time getting back "on the wagon". Ugh. Just a vent. Thanks for listening.

are you drinking your water? that makes a world of difference for me! also, add more cardio into your workouts if you can. hang in there - it'll start to happen soon!

At first, I thought you meant you went potty again.

me too!! :rotfl2:

I tried reeeeally hard and am a samer. So, I'm hoping the working out daily will take me over this slump.


that exercise will take about a week or two to start paying off. if you're sore you're going to have extra lactic acid weight, so take that into consideration. i bet you lost and it's just not showing yet because of that!


way to go UM and disney-inspired on the exercising!!!!!! :thumbsup2

i'm -1 pound today.....finally!!! today is a bust though as far as calorie counting goes! ray is making pork tenderloin and his WONDERFUL potato salad and our neighbors are making the rest, so i'm sure it will be a caloriefest. plus i bought some vanilla vodka yesterday. i discovered a new drink accidentally awhile back - vanilla vodka and cranberry apple juice. i had some leftover vanilla vodka from where i made key lime martinis and i didn't have any of the stuff to make a martini with, so i just mixed it with cranberry apple juice and it was SO YUMMY!!! so i will partaking in a few of those today. our neighbors spend about $2,000 on fireworks every year so we always have a show in our front yard - it's great because we don't have to go anywhere!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!!!!

[UtahMama]

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[DisneyGalUK]

Happy 4th of July everyone!* (And, um, happy Friday to our favorite British Peep, Ms. [soon to be Mrs.] DisneyGalUK!)

[QUOTE=DisneyLaura;26032009]HAPPY 4th OF JULY EVERYONE AND HAPPY FRIDAY MS DISNEYGALUKhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/cm22nm/newmicmouse09.gif

Ah thanks you guys, Happy Friday to me! I like having my own day! :rotfl:

** our neighbors spend about $2,000 on fireworks every year so we always have a show in our front yard - it's great because we don't have to go anywhere

Wowza, thats a lot of fireworks! I bet its a great show!

Shannon - :hug: Hang in there. Might you be retaining water? Sometimes when im retaining water I feel a really funny shape! It'll even itself out, you'll see.

Wendy - :cool1: On the exercise - love the class names!

This week Im a SAMER Not made better by my silly head cold I've got! Got to be better for Sunday, Its my Race for Life! :scared1:

HAPPY 4th OF JULY YOU GUYS!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful day! :goodvibes

[Disneyfreak92]

Happy 4th everyone!!! I'll have to post my weigh in info a little later as I haven't weighed yet, but I will be doing so shortly. Aaron, I'll also let you know what I want to do for the challenge at that time too.

I've just signed up for sparkspeople and I'm really excited about it! It gives more than just a count of calories; it offers information about total carbs, fats, proteins, etc. Looks good!

I have been signed up for sparkpeople for some time to get the emails, but I have recently started using it to track calories because its easier than emailing my spreadsheet back and forth to myself from work to home. I like it!

I worked out last night! Yay ME! SPECIAL focus on inner and outer thighs and bummocks....all I can say is....OY!!!!

Especially fun to PLUNK down onto the toilet to go potty (TMI?)

Does my bummocks look smaller yet? ;)

And it's too HOT to eat heavy. I have lots of cut watermelon handy. SO good!


Happy Weigh Day Eve!

Woo Hoo for you! Those bummocks sure do look small! :lmao: about plunking down on the potty.

i have a fun story about that. anna (my best friend/fitness trainer) was really sore in her bum area one time from working out and when she sat down on the toilet she was yelling in pain. well, her 3yo heard her and asked her what was wrong. she said, "oh, mommy's hiney is just sore from working out." he said, "let me see your boo-boo," thinking that she had a scratch or something. she said, "no, honey, it's inside my hiney that hurts," without thinking about what she said first. he looks at her and goes, "i think it's inside your hole that hurts." :rotfl2: the things kids say!!!

good for you for the exercise, UM!!!

:rotfl2:

Peeps, I'm frustrated. Since Monday I have been uber-good about writing everything down, staying within my caloric intake. I even exercised (little stuff, but still extra movement) on Monday and today. I did a sneak peak at the scale this morning and was pretty pleased with what I saw considering today is technically only day #4. But then I was trying on a pair of shorts and a shirt that I was planning on wearing tomorrow to our city's July 4th parade and I feel like a stuffed sausage. I know it is a slow process but it is so confusing to me as to why my clothes are so gosh darn tight. These are clothes I have had forever and at varying weights and this is the heaviest weight I've been (have been this weight before though) and they still fit. And I'm nervous that the weekend and especially this disney trip is going to ruin any good that I may have done this week and then when I come home from my trip, I will have a hard time getting back "on the wagon". Ugh. Just a vent. Thanks for listening.

I have found that my body has been very different at different times in my life, even if I weigh the same as I did at another time. Just keep working at it, and I know you'll see a change. :hug:

Hee Hee, I quoted myself!

I went AGAIN!!!

2 days in a row should count for something :confused3

I now have jello legs (in more than one way :rolleyes1 )

AND

I hired a personal trainer for 2 sessions

AND

Signed up for PILATES FOR CREME PUFFS*

and YOGA FOR THE STIFF AND UNCOORDINATED*

For one month! :banana: :banana: :banana:










*classes may or may not have been re-named for your entertainment :sad2:


WAY TO GO! You are rocking the work outs!

[Wonders10]

are you drinking your water? that makes a world of difference for me! also, add more cardio into your workouts if you can. hang in there - it'll start to happen!

Yep! Water is all I'm drinking and plenty of it, plus 1 crystal light a day. No soda for me since Sunday. I probably should do more cardio, but our treadmill isn't working right and it's just too darn hot to walk outside. I'm thinking of getting the Walk away the pounds DVD. Usually when I exercises I do 50% cardio and 50% weights, crunches, etc. I feel better today though because I know I'm doing the best I can and eventually I'll start to see true results. Thanks everyone for the hugs.

Today I am -1.2 . I was actually -2 yesterday but maybe my muscles are sore because I did do weights, strength training yesterday. I'm okay with the loss though because I officially started on Monday and today is only Friday.

Happy 4th of July everyone!

[mommaU4]

I just wanted to say WAY TO GO to all those who are starting or continuing with exercise plans and programs!!! It's so hard and I really admire all those who can stick with it, or who continue to try!! :cheer2:

And congrats to all those who lost this week. And for those who didn't, hang in there. I know we can all do this and meet our goals. :cheer2:

Labor Day:
Thanks for the info on the Labor Day challenge. I think I am going to try and lose 15 lbs before the August 29 weigh in. That's sounds like a lot, but that's my goal.


OK, so here's my weigh in for today. Last week I was at 246.6 and today I am at 243.6 so that's exactly a -3 lb loss. :) Not bad since this was a rough week for me.



Anyway, I hope you all have a safe and fun 4th of July!!
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[dwheatl]

I'm so tempted not to post my weight gain this week. I think I ate a whole bag of peanut M & Ms at the beach house this week, plus the buffet at the Indian casino (did I mention I won $100?). But I'm gonna cowboy up and admit the gain: up 3.4. I had a nice talk with DH about needing support, and he was so good today. We went to his sister's for 4th of July, but he timed it so we ate lunch before, had some fruit and veggies with the crew, and had dinner at home. Total calories for me for today - 1340, and I burned 385 at the gym. I'm going to take it one day at a time, and recommit.
Hope everyone had a great Independence Day.

[DisneyObsession]

Morning All!!!

Didn't get to post yesterday, so here it goes....+2.....Flo has been around this week and that may be my excuse, but not a good one. Next week will be better.

Aaron...I am going to commit to the challenge for Labor Day, so put me down at 10 lbs as well.:thumbsup2 I'd like to be higher, but I guess I'm playing it safe. :confused3

Wendy...You crack me up!!!! :rotfl2: I've been there with trying to "sit on the potty" and it killing! The classes sound like fun! Hey...how's the house selling going??? We just lowered our price my $5000. :confused: Praying that helps.

Doing LOTS of painting around here. Finished my bedroom and working on the familyroom today. Trying more neutral colors for selling purposes.

Have a great Sat...I am painting then heading to work at 5!

[DisneyLaura]

ray is making pork tenderloin and his WONDERFUL potato salad and our neighbors are making the rest, so i'm sure it will be a caloriefest. our neighbors spend about $2,000 on fireworks every year so we always have a show in our front yard - it's great because we don't have to go anywhere!

Sounds yummy, can you tell ray to mail me some potato salad :) My cousin and his friend go to one of the Carolinas every year to buy fireworks and make up these plywood boards where they attach the fireworks to two boards and they attach they together and then they only have to lit it once and they go off in unison. Very cool. That drink sounds yummy too.

(did I mention I won $100?).

Yeah

I had a nice talk with DH about needing support, and he was so good today. We went to his sister's for 4th of July, but he timed it so we ate lunch before, had some fruit and veggies with the crew, and had dinner at home. Total calories for me for today - 1340, and I burned 385 at the gym. I'm going to take it one day at a time, and recommit.
Hope everyone had a great Independence Day.

That's so nice of him. Yeah for you

I did ok at the picnic. I had one hotdog (I usually have a hotdog and cheeseburger) with mustard, some pineapple casserole that my SIL makes and a taco salad and a small piece of chicken. For dessert is was crazy but I controlled myself and had one cupcake (my cousin's wife makes cupcakes in an ice cream cone every year and they are so yummy) and some jello that my mom made with cool whip. Oh and a piece of watermelon. But that was lunch and dinner so I'm pretty pleased considering I usually go wacky.

Oh Aaron put me down for 5 lb for Labor Day challenge I don't remember if I told you that already.

[DisneyObsession]

I have finished the installment on my TR for Pirate's Night on the cruise! pirate: FINALLY!!! :lmao: You can get there through my link in my siggie!

Thanks for reading!!! :thumbsup2

[pixie dust 112]

Hi Everyone! I'm back from Cape Cod. We had gorgeous weather and let me tell you there is nothing so relaxing as sitting on a beach watching fireworks that are being launched about a mile away. Lots of families with kids running around, just a terrific atmosphere. On the beach during the daytime yesterday, people actually brought flags with them and decorated the areas where they were hanging out. I truly think the Massachusetts peeps are the most patriotic anywhere!

Monica~ WOW! How is DH's recovery coming along?

Kat you look fantastic! I'm also 5'8" and you have inspired me. Can I put your picture up on my fridge?

Wendy, your buns look fantabulous! Must be all that exercise!:goodvibes

Welcome newbies! Everyone else, it's nice to see you again! It took me a long time to catch up! You folks have been busy!

Aaron thanks for keeping track of another challenge. You rock!
Put me down for 12 pounds for the labor day challenge please.

[MA pigletfan]

Hi Everyone! I'm back from Cape Cod. We had gorgeous weather and let me tell you there is nothing so relaxing as sitting on a beach watching fireworks that are being launched about a mile away. Lots of families with kids running around, just a terrific atmosphere. On the beach during the daytime yesterday, people actually brought flags with them and decorated the areas where they were hanging out. I truly think the Massachusetts peeps are the most patriotic anywhere!.

glad you had a great time...that comment warmed my heart..we are certainly patriotic at my house..our flag always flies :)

Sorry i am so late in the Weigh in..i did weigh myself Friday morning before we left for our overnight down in DC/Virginia...AF is around the bend so i was a "samer"..thats fine by me..i usually at least gain something before she shows up so that is actually a good sign.!

Aaron--could you please put me down for 6 lbs for the labor day challenge? I did so poorly with this last one that i want to TRY and play it safe with a lower #!

OH fun news..we now have a WII FIT!!!! I am off to try it out right now :) wheeeeeee:thumbsup2 :cool1:

[Disneyfreak92]

Well Peeps, I keep forgetting to weigh in when I get up (been eating breakfast, working out, watching shows from the DVR first), and I've been sleeping in a little this 3-day weekend, so by the time I end up weighing, it's like 12:30, and the number on the scale is way different than what it is when I get up at 5:30 in the morning - like 3-4 lbs different. I'd prefer to weigh in at, or close to, the same time, or at least when I first get up. Anyway, I know I didn't come close to making my 7/4 challenge. And I know I want to lose at least 15 lbs by Labor Day. It might be just over that. I can say for sure tomorrow, after I weigh in in the morning.


Yep! Water is all I'm drinking and plenty of it, plus 1 crystal light a day. No soda for me since Sunday. I probably should do more cardio, but our treadmill isn't working right and it's just too darn hot to walk outside. I'm thinking of getting the Walk away the pounds DVD. Usually when I exercises I do 50% cardio and 50% weights, crunches, etc. I feel better today though because I know I'm doing the best I can and eventually I'll start to see true results. Thanks everyone for the hugs.

Today I am -1.2 . I was actually -2 yesterday but maybe my muscles are sore because I did do weights, strength training yesterday. I'm okay with the loss though because I officially started on Monday and today is only Friday.

Happy 4th of July everyone!

Keep it up Shannon! You WILL see results! And way to go on the loss! :thumbsup2

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi all,
Well, today was the Race for Life and....I did it!
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/KellySmoobles/Kelly030.jpg
Please excuse the crazy hair, it absolutely poured it down with rain! Running in the rain is hard! :rotfl:
Thats me on the left, with my aunt - my mum was taking the photo!It was a great day - very emotional. Everyone has a sign on their back which says 'I race for life for' and underneath you can put names, pictures, stories etc of people who have or had cancer or people who have been affected by it. Very sad, but such a worthwhile cause.
Hope everyones having a great day :goodvibes

[mommaU4]

I have finished the installment on my TR for Pirate's Night on the cruise! pirate: FINALLY!!! :lmao: You can get there through my link in my siggie!

Thanks for reading!!! :thumbsup2Oooooh, I'll have to check that out as soon as I can! I love reading TRs. :surfweb:



Hi Everyone! I'm back from Cape Cod. We had gorgeous weather and let me tell you there is nothing so relaxing as sitting on a beach watching fireworks that are being launched about a mile away. Lots of families with kids running around, just a terrific atmosphere. On the beach during the daytime yesterday, people actually brought flags with them and decorated the areas where they were hanging out. I truly think the Massachusetts peeps are the most patriotic anywhere!Welcome back! Sounds like you had a wonderful time. :)



OH fun news..we now have a WII FIT!!!! I am off to try it out right now :) wheeeeeee:thumbsup2 :cool1:Have fun with your Wii Fit! I've heard great things about it. :thumbsup2



Hi all,
Well, today was the Race for Life and....I did it!
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/KellySmoobles/Kelly030.jpg
Please excuse the crazy hair, it absolutely poured it down with rain! Running in the rain is hard! :rotfl:
Thats me on the left, with my aunt - my mum was taking the photo!It was a great day - very emotional. Everyone has a sign on their back which says 'I race for life for' and underneath you can put names, pictures, stories etc of people who have or had cancer or people who have been affected by it. Very sad, but such a worthwhile cause.
Hope everyones having a great day :goodvibes
What a wonderful thing for you to do. Good for you. I bet it felt great to run for such a good cause.

[dwheatl]

Hi all,
Well, today was the Race for Life and....I did it!
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn311/KellySmoobles/Kelly030.jpg
Please excuse the crazy hair, it absolutely poured it down with rain! Running in the rain is hard! :rotfl:
Thats me on the left, with my aunt - my mum was taking the photo!It was a great day - very emotional. Everyone has a sign on their back which says 'I race for life for' and underneath you can put names, pictures, stories etc of people who have or had cancer or people who have been affected by it. Very sad, but such a worthwhile cause.
Hope everyones having a great day :goodvibes
Good for you! You look great! And what a worthy cause.:flower3: