DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 2

[denecarter]

370... that's the number of emails I've received from Northern Ireland in the last 3 days. And of course, I have to answer all of them... I'm getting nothing done!

Wow... I have been so weak lately!

You and me both! But it's okay... I'm just taking a mini-vacation from the scale and the obsessive compulsive healthy eating until school starts... I'm not being horrible... just not being so ocd about it... and I'm not getting back on the scale until school starts because I'm no longer controlled by a number on a machine. I'm exercising and socializing and I feel great and I've changed in sooooo many ways I can hardly believe it. I'm not off the wagon, I'm just taking a break from the merry-go-round.

Sooooo cute! Those wittle cheeks! And the lips... I love baby lips for some reason...

You can pretty much always guarantee that Dene' and I are out there somewhere exercising, at least once a day M-F for me and likely more than that for her!

Guilty! I am so addicted to exercising now... My health has improved a lot, but my confidence has improved even more! I was at a party with lots of adults who knew each other... I and I didn't know a single one of them... but I walked right up, introduced myself, talked, told stories, kidded around, visited and most importantly HAD FUN!

My Disney "today I feel" magnet on my fridge stays on "ecstatic" all the time... because I AM!

haven't had much to contribute to the conversations lately.....just lurking.

Darn!!!! Just today, I was thinking "I need to tell Punkin about that"... now, I can't for the life of me remember what "that" is...

I have already burned through all but 16 of my 2007 pts (UY is Dec) Now I am trying to figure out if DH and I can get to WDW 12/31-1/6 this year. It would only cost about $1000 b/c of AP's, but airfare is high that week. I told DH the solution is simple...we need to buy more pts!!! He did say in a year we could for sure..I hope he is right!!!

I'm going to be there then!!!!!!!!!!

I ran my first 5k today, finished in 30:40. Not exactly an earth shaking time, but I'm happy with it.

You should be very happy with it! Overall that's 20 seconds better than a 10 min/mi pace. My friend Kara runs 5k's and 10k's and does triathlons and sometimes marathons... she says she always tries for a 10 min/mi pace. Great job!

I know what you mean about what you can do now compared to what you used to be able to do... amazing, isn't it!?!?!?!?!

 

[dismom9761]

Hi I am another that has been lurking more than posting. Plus I have been spending way too much time on the pre-trip report board.

Monica,she is absolutely scrumtious.(sorry if that is spelled wrong,felt like using that word).

Lease,that is awesome!!

hi Dene and everyone else!!

 

[HockeyKat]

You and me both! But it's okay... I'm just taking a mini-vacation from the scale and the obsessive compulsive healthy eating until school starts... I'm not being horrible... just not being so ocd about it... and I'm not getting back on the scale until school starts because I'm no longer controlled by a number on a machine. I'm exercising and socializing and I feel great and I've changed in sooooo many ways I can hardly believe it. I'm not off the wagon, I'm just taking a break from the merry-go-round.

Guilty! I am so addicted to exercising now... My health has improved a lot, but my confidence has improved even more! I was at a party with lots of adults who knew each other... I and I didn't know a single one of them... but I walked right up, introduced myself, talked, told stories, kidded around, visited and most importantly HAD FUN!

My Disney "today I feel" magnet on my fridge stays on "ecstatic" all the time... because I AM!

I think a mini-break is a great idea! I need to stay on the wagon hardcore at least another 3 weeks, because I am going to have a 3 week vacation (including 12 days at WDW) starting in mid-Sept. I want to be as low as possible before then so my mtn to climb when I get back isn't as bad.

I think I am addicted to exercise too. I still have trouble forcing myself to go sometimes but once I am into it, it feels really good.

for improved confidence, and ecstatic feelings!!

 

[DisneyObsession]

Hi!

I have been traveling today and am sitting here in the hotel in Conncticut! I was unsure if I would have wireless, but I do! Just 4 more days until DD's wedding! We are doing all the last minute things that need to be done, one of which is cutting ivy for the centepieces.

Well, it's been a long day, so I am heading to bed. Nighty-Night!!!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

May 18-23rd, our anniversary is May 21. You? If you are there at the same time, maybe we can meet for a drink.

We are there May 15-24! Our anniversary is May 18th. And we are hoping to bring along my best friend and her DH. Their anniversary is May 17th. (They spent their 5th anniversary at our wedding rehearsal.) I'd love to meet up for drinks! We'll have to talk.

 

[AnnNan]

Hi, remember me?? I haven't been feeling very peepish lately so it's been awhile since I've posted. I've had tons of stress from family things that are way beyond my control but I still try to fix them and make everyone happy, and then I feed myself chocolate to feel better. And then I wonder why I can't loose weight. DUH!!!
I'm at my mom's visiting my birthday present (niece). It's so much fun! But I always feel awful about myself when I'm here because everyone is so skinny. My lil sis, who just had a baby 3 months ago, complains about how fat she is and that she has to wear a size 10 in juniors. Can I just say gag me with a pitchfork??? Other than that, I'm having a great time.

Glad you're back, Cherie!!!!

Not only do they have free internet here at the hospital, but Tim brought the laptop!

So here she is everyone!

The pics the photo people took today turned out way better. Makes her look very blonde. We'll post more when we get home.

AAAwwwwwwwww! Sooooooooooooo sooooooooooooo cute!

Happy Tuesday!!

I ran my first 5k today, finished in 30:40. Not exactly an earth shaking time, but I'm happy with it. Heck I can't believe I can even run if I look at where I was a year ago.

Now it's time to find a soft place to collapse.

Lisa

Yea! Way to go! Congratulations!


Sandy, I'm going to ride the bike for thirty minutes. I had "leg night" tonight - dead lifts, lunges, and squats - crunches and 15 minutes on the treadmill. I can't walk again, but I will get 30 extra minutes of exercise!

See y'all tomorrow!!

 

[denecarter]

hi Dene and everyone else!!

I want to be as low as possible before then so my mtn to climb when I get back isn't as bad.

Good idea!

Just 4 more days until DD's wedding!

 

[winkers]

Monica, your baby is so precious! I want to kiss those little cheeks!

 

[monymony3471]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes and wishes. We are doing better. They got my pain meds under control. Now I understand Nemo and Vicoden. Very nice. If you read his trip reports, you'll follow me. Sandy I pm'd you back. It wouldm't let me at first so just check. More later.

 

[pigget74]

Good Morning all!! Another hot day here, but should start getting better. School is going good. I really like the classes that I have. Oldest DS is now running for the High School Cross Country Team--he has never ran before and he is really enjoying it. He gets to the HS around 3:45 and by 5:00 he has ran/walked 5 miles maybe a little less. They are running inside the HS since it is so hot outside. Each time around inside is equal to once around a track and they do 20 laps then some sprints---he is wiped bythe time he gets home. Joshua is awake so I better go and get him. Have a great day everyone.

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

Wish I had more time to chat but I'm still sleeping in until 6:30 and I need to be in the shower by 7:00 so I don't have much time.

I've done my Slim in 6 video for two days running now! I have a little more than an hour between work and school pick up so I'm rushing home to exercise and it's proving to me just how out of shape I am!

MONICA!!! She is precious! Does she look like Mal? I think she does! What do the kids think? Thanks so much for posting the picture. She is beautiful!

Lease....That's a great time! Good job, girlfriend!

Everyone else.....

Have a great day!

 

[mousehouselover]

May 18-23rd, our anniversary is May 21. You? If you are there at the same time, maybe we can meet for a drink.

We are there May 15-24! Our anniversary is May 18th. And we are hoping to bring along my best friend and her DH. Their anniversary is May 17th. (They spent their 5th anniversary at our wedding rehearsal.) I'd love to meet up for drinks! We'll have to talk.

Is there room for a few more? We are looking at going during that time too. DD#2's b-day is the 21st so we are going to try to go for her b-day week.

I am so bummed right now. My weight is going up and up and up. I may have to give up my ribbon. I've been eating pretty well, getting my veggies and trying to stay away from sweets. Hopefully I'm just retaining water and a batch of ooh muffins will help.

Day two at the fair today. No junk food though.

 

[dismom9761]

Is there room for a few more? We are looking at going during that time too. DD#2's b-day is the 21st so we are going to try to go for her b-day week.

I am so bummed right now. My weight is going up and up and up. I may have to give up my ribbon. I've been eating pretty well, getting my veggies and trying to stay away from sweets. Hopefully I'm just retaining water and a batch of ooh muffins will help.

Day two at the fair today. No junk food though.

Keep eating well and it will show soon.

 

[punkin413]

Been missing you... what's up? Hopefully all is good.

i'm good. just needed a break. thanks for asking though. i'm not even going to attempt to read everything i missed. so to everyone, for things accomplished and to those that need them!

Darn!!!! Just today, I was thinking "I need to tell Punkin about that"... now, I can't for the life of me remember what "that" is...

if you think of it let me know! now you've got me curious!

Just 4 more days until DD's wedding! We are doing all the last minute things that need to be done, one of which is cutting ivy for the centepieces.

good luck on all the wedding happenings!!!

warning: BB talk ahead...... by the way, what was up with jessica last night? i had started to believe she was kinda smart and then she freaks out over nothing.......and all due to jen, no less!!!

can't wait for dance tonight. if anyone is curious about the show and hasn't watched it yet, tonight's the night to do so! the finale!!! i'm sure there will be some great routines.

well, i'm off to the gym. gonna hit it hardcore today to try to get some sort of loss on friday. i cannot be a samer again!

 

[DisneyObsession]

CONGRATULATINS MONICA!​

Baby madelyn is beautiful!!! Hope your recovery is quick!

Winkers Just take that UTURN - posting was the first step - I'll throw the rope out and if you grab on, I'll reel you in!!

Just hold on tight....

Now, you must commit to YOU - can you walk 30 min a day???? Join me!! even if you break it up into 2 15 min or 3 10 min - WALK every day, 30 min!!

Then - I'm not alone right?!! WHO else is going to do 100 crunches today! I hate doing this by myself!!

Thanks Dance for walking 2 miles with me - I ran the last 1.5 miles alone so I wouldnt freak her out completely with the heavy breathing!!

Eeyore...I am going to try to walk 30 min while here in Conn. It will be a good way for me to check out the shops in the neighborhood! Also, I will get down and do 100 crunches! Promise!!!!

Not a whole lot planned today except dinner at the future in-laws. I should go shopping and get something for dessert. I do have a full kitchen here, so I could make something...NAH! Maybe I'll just buy ice cream!

UMA...So glad you are able to go in Sept! I would love to be there, but with my trip in Nov, I can't do both. DARN!

Welcome to all the Newbies I missed! Great to have you aboard the wagon!!!

Hope you all have a wonderful day today!

 

[MA pigletfan]

just flying by to say

planning on hitting the gym after work today since i cannot for the life of me get my sorry butt out of bed in the morning early enough to hit it then..even though i KNOW ( for me) its the best time to go.sigh..one day i'll do it!

anyway...have a great day everyone..going on a health bender for the next two days..i really really want a loss friday!!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Good morning everyone!

Monica the baby is beautiful! Congratulations!!!

I was good last night and went for a 50 minute walk even though I got home late after meeting up with a few of my friends to knit last night. I was so tempted to just go to bed, but forced myself to put on my sweats and do it. Luckily I live in a very safe condo complex so I made two circles around the complex - about 50 minutes or so. When I go out for a walk later at night I won't leave the condo complex. I have a rebounder I could walk on inside, but I know I work harder when I'm outside. I'm going to try to reserve the rebounder for inside when it rains, snows etc. I'd love to use if more for actually rebounding, but after doing it for just 5-10 minutes I'm beat. I never thought it would be that much work. Plus living on the second floor I try to only do it when my downstairs neighbor isn't home. I don't think he'd appreciate all the squeeking and bouncing around. Has anyone else tried rebounding and had the same problems?

Tonight I'm going to try to either take a walk on the beach when I first get home. (Love the sand resistance) or take a bike ride. It's already getting dark earlier so I don't have a lot of time when I get home at 7 before it's starting to get dark. I hate it!

Hope everyone else is having a good plan day!

 

[MJMouse]

Morning ladies and gent(s)!

Eeyore and crew -- I walked "with" you yesterday evening and plan to continue. It's great motivation knowing that I'm not alone! Thanks!

Mini-update: Whew... I have been stalling out weightloss wise for the past three or four weeks. I got a small loss two weeks ago, but nothing like I should have been posting. But this morning I did a "mid-week-peek" to see my progress and I am down 3 lbs -- (here's hoping I hang on to them until Friday (and maybe add another) b/c if I stay down 3, then I have met and exceeded my first goal major goal of getting back to my pre-deskjob weight!! I'll let you know Friday).

What did I do differently? I upped the daily walk by about 10 minutes and increased my daily allowance of calories by 200. and poof magic! About 2 months ago I was trying to "pre-lose" some weight before going on vacation, so I dropped my cals to 1200 per day. That was working really well, so I stuck to it 5-6 days a week. However, apparently I was "starving myself" on 1200-1300 cals and needed a few more . I knew better than that , but got myself stuck in a semi-ocd-controlling-type-rut. I'm going back to cycling high and low cal days with the goal of averaging 1400 - 1450 calories per day by the end of the week.

So here is my lesson learned for the day: Gotta keep that metabolism guessing.

 

[HockeyKat]

Is there room for a few more? We are looking at going during that time too. DD#2's b-day is the 21st so we are going to try to go for her b-day week.

I am so bummed right now. My weight is going up and up and up. I may have to give up my ribbon. I've been eating pretty well, getting my veggies and trying to stay away from sweets. Hopefully I'm just retaining water and a batch of ooh muffins will help.

Day two at the fair today. No junk food though.

Sure!! My DH is going to kill me one of these days w/ all the Peep meets.

i'm good. just needed a break. thanks for asking though. i'm not even going to attempt to read everything i missed. so to everyone, for things accomplished and to those that need them!

well, i'm off to the gym. gonna hit it hardcore today to try to get some sort of loss on friday. i cannot be a samer again!

Yay! Glad you are back.

just flying by to say

planning on hitting the gym after work today since i cannot for the life of me get my sorry butt out of bed in the morning early enough to hit it then..even though i KNOW ( for me) its the best time to go.sigh..one day i'll do it!

anyway...have a great day everyone..going on a health bender for the next two days..i really really want a loss friday!!!

I cannot do the gym in the AM... all I can do to peel my butt off the bed at 8:30 and be late for work.

MJ congrats on the 3 lbs and hope they stay off! I find that if I up my calorie count I don't lose... I do better on 1200. However, I do allow cheat days every 1-2 weeks so that probably confuses my metabolism enough!

 

[zigzagzerr]

Hi everybody! Hope you're all having a great day.

Boy, lots of exercising going on. Good for the peeps!!!

I went to my aerobics class after work last night, and when I got home (around 7:45), I was hungry! (even though I ate dinner before class) My calorie count for the day was too low at that point (it was around 1000) and I could definitely tell. Instead of going for the snacks or a glass of wine, I cooked up a can of refried beans with salsa and little bit of low fat cheese -- hubbie and I both had some of that, and it filled us up! About 210 cals, and I was okay for the night.

I think that one of the keys for me is to try to get the most bang for the buck as far as my calorie count goes -- use the majority of it on real food, not snacks, and I'm much more pleasant to be around.

You guys are doing great, it's very motivating to be around the peeps! Thanks! I'm hoping to be down again this week, just in time for the WDW dining -- can't believe we're leaving in just 2 days!!!!!