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

[punkin413]

okay.......i was really getting down on myself about this 2 pound gain. i know it's silly but really.....i've been hovering around 134-136 for the past 3 months or so now and i'm really annoyed with it. i know i should be thankful that i'm almost to my goal but it's driving me crazy that i can't reach it!!! especially because i'm really trying now.

however......i just saw this picture and now i'm not so discouraged any more. this was taken by anna and it's of me and luke (her little boy) in savannah in october 2006, before i started any sort of diet.......

comparing that to this full-body shot of me taken in september 2007 (and i'm the same size now as i was in september)......i feel so much better!

granted, it's not like i've lost 100 pounds or anything, but i've lost 30 and for me that's a big accomplishment. i shouldn't get so down on myself....just keep on keeping on!!!!!!!

 

[pixie dust 112]

okay.......i was really getting down on myself about this 2 pound gain. i know it's silly but really.....i've been hovering around 134-136 for the past 3 months or so now and i'm really annoyed with it. i know i should be thankful that i'm almost to my goal but it's driving me crazy that i can't reach it!!! especially because i'm really trying now.

however......i just saw this picture and now i'm not so discouraged any more. this was taken by anna and it's of me and luke (her little boy) in savannah in october 2006, before i started any sort of diet.......

comparing that to this full-body shot of me taken in september 2007 (and i'm the same size now as i was in september)......i feel so much better!

granted, it's not like i've lost 100 pounds or anything, but i've lost 30 and for me that's a big accomplishment. i shouldn't get so down on myself....just keep on keeping on!!!!!!!

YOu look great! Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe you are exactly where you should be. Maybe your body is telling you this is where you should be. Those few more pounds you're looking to lose are really just a number. You're slim, fit and strong. I think you have now acheived perfection! Stop going after that number. Just keep doing what your doing to stay your new healthy gorgeous self. If more is meant to come off, it will. If not, it's ok you look and feel great.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Dawn - You look great now - 30lbs is a MASSIVE acheivment! If you think of it in 'my' weight measurements - You've lost 2 STONES AND 2 POUNDS!! Thats excellent!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Hi all

Kat - Woohoo on the -7lbs, that is awesome - I really should drink more water! Congrats!

Pakey - Your story really did make me laugh, your outlook is great!

Spongemommie - Hi, I dont know you but Wowza on the weight loss - you look great!

Utahmama - Ok, I know I struggle on the different words we have for things, but I think even I can work out what you mean by 'crooked headlight' ! I actually snorted tea through my nose with laughing when I read it - You are welcome for the visual that brings by the way!

Hope everyones having a great day!

Snorting tea How very British of you. Over here most of us snort coffee when we read UtahMama's posts!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Down 3 pounds this week.

I have a new nephew. He was born Wed. night at 11:15. He's a cutie. He's 8 lbs. 12 oz & 22 1/4" long. I'll try to post a picture later. Now I'm off to study for Nursing 202 that begins on Monday with a quiz. A QUIZ on the 1st day.

Yeah for new babies. Congrats auntie and please post a picture I am having baby blues again because I held a 1 1/2 week old baby on Wed and I want one so bad but can't because DH had a vas. on your 3 lb lost too.

okay i am posting a weight loss with a shocking Loss of 10 pds either my scale is broken or i really did loose this from being sick .
i was going through some pictures of me last july and what i look like now and i would say there is a difference, what do you guys think? Ignore my smile i am still not quite awake oh and i just don't smile either ....

Please be honest i think before i did not look healthy and now i do ..

You look marvaleous darlink

Hi Peeps ,

I know I haven't posted in a while, but I've been busy, so I've only had time to do the occasional lurking/skimming.

Anyway, for those of you who have been keeping up with my continuing health saga, my doctor told me yesterday that I do, in fact, have Lupus. I think I mentioned a while back, when I first got sick, that it was one of the things that they were considering. So, it has been a major blow to me right now. Especially due to the fact that I had a cousin (that I was very close to) who passed away due to complications from Lupus at the age of 30 (and some of you may recall, I just turned 30 in Dec)

So, here I am asking for more pixie dust and prayers from you guys as I deal with this new chapter in my life.

I hope everyone is having a great day and I hope all who are participating in the V-day challenge are surpassing their goals.

Tia I have heard of Lupus but don't know anything about it. I'm thinking of you honey. Now let's go kick some Lupus butt.

okay.......i was really getting down on myself about this 2 pound gain. i know it's silly but really.....i've been hovering around 134-136 for the past 3 months or so now and i'm really annoyed with it. i know i should be thankful that i'm almost to my goal but it's driving me crazy that i can't reach it!!! especially because i'm really trying now.

however......i just saw this picture and now i'm not so discouraged any more. this was taken by anna and it's of me and luke (her little boy) in savannah in october 2006, before i started any sort of diet.......

comparing that to this full-body shot of me taken in september 2007 (and i'm the same size now as i was in september)......i feel so much better!

granted, it's not like i've lost 100 pounds or anything, but i've lost 30 and for me that's a big accomplishment. i shouldn't get so down on myself....just keep on keeping on!!!!!!!

Punkin you look wonderful.

Good evening peeps. Aaron is it possible to change my V challenge to 5 lb. There is no way I'm going to lose 10.6 lb in three weeks. If not I'll just do the best I can. I'm off to the first pizza scared1:

Laura

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

okay.......i was really getting down on myself about this 2 pound gain. i know it's silly but really.....i've been hovering around 134-136 for the past 3 months or so now and i'm really annoyed with it. i know i should be thankful that i'm almost to my goal but it's driving me crazy that i can't reach it!!! especially because i'm really trying now.

however......i just saw this picture and now i'm not so discouraged any more. this was taken by anna and it's of me and luke (her little boy) in savannah in october 2006, before i started any sort of diet.......

comparing that to this full-body shot of me taken in september 2007 (and i'm the same size now as i was in september)......i feel so much better!

granted, it's not like i've lost 100 pounds or anything, but i've lost 30 and for me that's a big accomplishment. i shouldn't get so down on myself....just keep on keeping on!!!!!!!

You can totally see a change!

<WARNING - RANT AHEAD!!!>

This is something that really bugs me about dieting. I'm in the same boat you are (well, you're sitting on the top deck by the pool while I'm still a few floors below you). My "goal" weight is 155. But let's say I get stuck at 157 (keep in mind I'm still a good 20 pounds away from this). Does that mean that I've failed? Who's to say that my body's ideal weight isn't 157? Should I be upset because someone, some time, said that a male my age and height should be 155; but I can't seem to lose those last two pounds? Why do we get so hung up on one or two little pounds? I don't know. Maybe it is because it is such an accomplishment to lose those few pounds when we first start off, that we realize how much of a difference they can make when they all add up. But when we are within a pound or two of our goals, I think we can give ourselves a pass for not being EXACTLY where a doctor or some mystery chart online tells us we need to be. And maybe I only feel this way because when I eventually come close to my goals, I'll have had to have lost so much (in my case 80+ pounds) that being 1-2 pounds overweight (if 1-2 pounds can really be considered "overweight") won't be so bad. Maybe that's just a defeatist attitude, but darn it I won't let a few measly pounds take away from my joy of coming so far. So stand tall and be proud of what you've accomplished! Don't let those last few pounds get you down.

<END RANT>

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Here are this week's results, with all additions and changes (I hope)

 

[pixie dust 112]

Thanks for adding me to the chart Aaron!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Pixie - I felt very British when I posted that! I almost edited it and put Pepsi but then I thought, what the hey - I am drinking tea! (Out of a mug, not fine china or anything like that!)

WIDisneyFan - Thanks for keeping track of the weightloss, I find it quite motivating to see what everyone has lost! I agree on the weight loss. When I did WW the first time round I had to amend my target weight by 3lbs, as I stayed the same weight for around 8 weeks, no matter what I did! My WW leader just sat me down and said 'I think this is your goal weight!'!

 

[punkin413]

YOu look great! Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe you are exactly where you should be. Maybe your body is telling you this is where you should be. Those few more pounds you're looking to lose are really just a number. You're slim, fit and strong. I think you have now acheived perfection! Stop going after that number. Just keep doing what your doing to stay your new healthy gorgeous self. If more is meant to come off, it will. If not, it's ok you look and feel great.

You can totally see a change!

<WARNING - RANT AHEAD!!!>

This is something that really bugs me about dieting. I'm in the same boat you are (well, you're sitting on the top deck by the pool while I'm still a few floors below you). My "goal" weight is 155. But let's say I get stuck at 157 (keep in mind I'm still a good 20 pounds away from this). Does that mean that I've failed? Who's to say that my body's ideal weight isn't 157? Should I be upset because someone, some time, said that a male my age and height should be 155; but I can't seem to lose those last two pounds? Why do we get so hung up on one or two little pounds? I don't know. Maybe it is because it is such an accomplishment to lose those few pounds when we first start off, that we realize how much of a difference they can make when they all add up. But when we are within a pound or two of our goals, I think we can give ourselves a pass for not being EXACTLY where a doctor or some mystery chart online tells us we need to be. And maybe I only feel this way because when I eventually come close to my goals, I'll have had to have lost so much (in my case 80+ pounds) that being 1-2 pounds overweight (if 1-2 pounds can really be considered "overweight") won't be so bad. Maybe that's just a defeatist attitude, but darn it I won't let a few measly pounds take away from my joy of coming so far. So stand tall and be proud of what you've accomplished! Don't let those last few pounds get you down.

<END RANT>

thanks for your words of encouragement. and you guys make a good point. i guess i just want to see what 130 pounds feels like. so for once i can say i actually weigh what my driver's license says i do! anyway, i'm still striving for that 130 number, but i'm forgiving myself for not reaching it as fast as i had originally wanted to. once i reach it, i think i'm just going to try to maintain a weight between 130-135. that seems healthy to me. besides, i just went to the weight watchers website and found an ideal weith calculator (http://www.weightwatchers.com/health/asm/calc_healthyweight.aspx) and it says the recommended maximum for someone my height between the ages of 25 and 45 is 135 pounds, which is what i weighed this morning.

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Here are this week's results, with all additions and changes (I hope)

Thanks for changing me. You rock

Pixie - I felt very British when I posted that! I almost edited it and put Pepsi but then I thought, what the hey - I am drinking tea! (Out of a mug, not fine china or anything like that!)

No fine china I'm appauled

 

[UtahMama]

Aaron- now that was a good rant! I'm not in the same boat yet...but I'm running towards the figurative Pier. I think I can see the boat though! Do NOT add me to your chart or I'll be cursed. But good luck to everyone ON it officially.


Punkin- I have no idea what to tell you. I keep hoping it'll be your big week. I'm wondering if you're losing inches instead? Gaining muscle? I saw you in Sept. and was insanely impressed with your petite-ness. I say try something totally different and see if it helps. Maybe try low carb? Cleanse? I relate to your "before" picture. I have a pear shape too. GRRRR! Trouble with pears is we lose from the top to the bottom! DANG! I don't need my CHEST to go away while my bottom is still in it's full pear glory!

The weight chart said my weight for my height and age should be 135-162.NO WAY! That is too low for me. My lowest adult weight was 160 and I was so sick looking. I say 170 is good. Course, last time I dieted I did not really exercise. Big different.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Fine china is for Sundays, when the Queen pops round for tea and scones!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Fine china is for Sundays, when the Queen pops round for tea and scones!

 

[celerystalker]

GRRRR! Trouble with pears is we lose from the top to the bottom! DANG! I don't need my CHEST to go away while my bottom is still in it's full pear glory!

That's why God made plastic surgery.
Or that's what I'm going to tell myself when I go to get my headlights adjusted.

 

[punkin413]

I relate to your "before" picture. I have a pear shape too. GRRRR! Trouble with pears is we lose from the top to the bottom! DANG! I don't need my CHEST to go away while my bottom is still in it's full pear glory!

i'm SUCH a pear! and i probably always will be. i always lose the weight in my face, arms, chest and stomach first, then the butt and thighs are dead last. hence why jeans do not EVER fit me right. i have a comic on the fridge that's from "glamour" magazine. it's a daughter and mother standing in the kitchen counter and they're both "pear" shaped and the mother's saying to the daughter, "honey......you can't fight mother nature. our family tree yielded pears." i can SO relate to that because i'm shaped just like my mom!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Hi Peeps! Sorry I'm late with weigh in info. I forgot!!! I was up 1 lb the other morning when I weighed at home. I keep hovering in the same range, but I think part of this was due to the holidays. I'm not doing much to help this weekend. We are heading to the Hard Rock Cafe for dinner tonight. But at least we've been busy and had no time for snacking. AND it seems that sometime in the last year I have learned that I don't ALWAYS HAVE to have dessert! Who knew??? I thought it was required. I haven't had dessert yet on this trip.

Our first day of shopping went well. No rain today. I got the long-sleeved Alice T-shirt that I've been eye-ing online at the Disney Store today on sale for like $8! (I think punkin has it too.) I also got a Nine West purse I had eyed recently when a friend and I went shopping. We went into the Nine West on Michigan today, and it was there and on sale for $19.99! Key Buy! (as DH and I like to say) And it's lime green patent "gator"! I'll post a pic when we get home maybe. AND we went to Sephora where I burned a gift card a friend gave me for my b-day. All-in-all a good day. Not DL, but a good day. I'm gonna rest a bit before we head off to dinner. My feet are hurting. Talk to ya all later!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Hi Peeps! Sorry I'm late with weigh in info. I forgot!!! I was up 1 lb the other morning when I weighed at home. I keep hovering in the same range, but I think part of this was due to the holidays. I'm not doing much to help this weekend. We are heading to the Hard Rock Cafe for dinner tonight. But at least we've been busy and had no time for snacking. AND it seems that sometime in the last year I have learned that I don't ALWAYS HAVE to have dessert! Who knew??? I thought it was required. I haven't had dessert yet on this trip.

Our first day of shopping went well. No rain today. I got the long-sleeved Alice T-shirt that I've been eye-ing online at the Disney Store today on sale for like $8! (I think punkin has it too.) I also got a Nine West purse I had eyed recently when a friend and I went shopping. We went into the Nine West on Michigan today, and it was there and on sale for $19.99! Key Buy! (as DH and I like to say) And it's lime green patent "gator"! I'll post a pic when we get home maybe. AND we went to Sephora where I burned a gift card a friend gave me for my b-day. All-in-all a good day. Not DL, but a good day. I'm gonna rest a bit before we head off to dinner. My feet are hurting. Talk to ya all later!

I love Sephora!

 

[dwheatl]

Fly-by. We're off to lead a retreat. I'm down 1.8. Please pray that i can keep it off this weekend, and please pray for the couples on the retreat, if you are a pray-er. See you Sunday.

 

[Toot Sweet]

Hey, Peeps!I have not had a chance to report in until now, but I am down - 6 pounds since last Friday!

This is just a drive by because it has been a CRAZY day! I'll post more tomorrow!

Great pics, ladies! I can see a big difference in your before and afters! GREAT job! You look beautiful, the lot of you!