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

[MA pigletfan]

Hey all! I went to the doctor last week and he asked me if I was drinking diet soda. He said no more than 1 glass a day. He also said that your body turns it into FORMALDEHYDE

SOOOOOO scary!!! i have an occasional diet soda here or there..but i am very grateful that i LOVE just plain old water!

The Crystal Light packets still use Aspartame. The Lipton packets use Splenda, and there are also Celestial Seasoning packets that are all natural. I only use certain Crystal Light packets now, and not all the time. I use more of the others. They are good too!

I love the Celestial Seasoning ones..I took a tour of the CS plant in Colorado last year and just fell in love with their products..if you are looking for an enviromentally responsible/healthy company to back, they are definitely it! AND their artwork on their products is outstanding..ok sorry for the CS plug..i do NOT work for them. .i wish!

It is possible to overdose on fiber, especially the kind of fiber that's in high fiber cereals. Also from dried fruit, like plums. It doesn't seem to happen with fresh fruits and vegetables, I think maybe because they have their own water that fills you up before you overdose. The symptoms are the same as you describe. So moderation in everything really is the key. Let's hope it's this, because it's pretty easy to fix.

OK, I have a confession to make. I am back where I was in November. I had lost 12 lbs. and was 6 lbs. from goal, and now I've put the 12 lbs. back on. It started with vacation weight, and I thought I'd take it off when we got back. Now life is in such turmoil with my mom, I feel totally out of control on the eating. I'm trying to stick with water and exercise, but I haven't been accountable on the eating in weeks. I think it's gonna take a few of you to pull me back on the wagon. OK, pity party is over. I'm going to try to get to bed at a decent hour tonight. Happy weigh-in day, and I'll be back tomorrow night.

I think you are right..i have been feeling much better the past 2 days.knock on wood!
Hey, don't fret on being back to where you were in Nov. I have been at this for a while and i am still not quite 6 down..with a long way to go...i try and have pity parties for myself all the time then i think...WWAPD!!!!

wow......it's been really quiet here since yesterday. where are all the peeps???

usually i weigh more on weigh-in day than i did the day before! but i did some cardio last night, so i'm thinking that's what kept it off. i need it though....my dad and brother are coming on sunday and i never eat well when i have company! and i'm sure i'll be ready for a drink within 24 hours of their being here....they drive me to drink!

hahah..i hear THAT..

Next week is going to be a real struggle for me. Our town's annual festival is this weekend; my wedding anniversary is Monday so we are going to the zoo and then out for a nice dinner afterwards; a friend from the west coast is in town so I am going out with him on Wednesday; and our county fair starts on Thursday. I'm going to need all the willpower I can muster up to keep from gaining 5 pounds (good bye new bling!).

HOW FUN!! I love that you two are going to the zoo on your anniversary day..so cute

 

[MA pigletfan]

OOPS..forgot to post my weigh in DOWN .2 ..not much but its something and its going in the right direction...4.4 more lbs and that new Vera Bag is mine...10 lbs=reward..hahahha, I'm such a brat

 

[spongemommie05]

I am a Samer this week ,i have to admit i have been avoiding this thread because i too have been sabotaging myself on a hourly basis i swear, i wore my dis peep bracelet last night and i actually made some healthy choices, life has been pretty hectic for me and a lil stressful . i have been sick all week and that does not help either, i feel like when i post that it does not matter but at the same time it does(can anyone else relate?)
congrats to all the loosers, good luck to all the samers and gainers and just remember we are all skinny minnies..

 

[monymony3471]

Just wishing everyone a happy weigh in day.

Hope you see smaller numbers and loser clothes.

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

-.8 for a total of 50.0 lbs

So I have to take a moment and share a story with you. I had a minor meltdown last night that I am sure most of the people on this thread can sympathize with...

Most of my clothes are too big (as you can imagine) and last night, to celebrate a milestone, I went to buy a couple of pairs of shorts (it's still hot in Texas!). I grabbed about 7 or 8 things to try on. I am about a size 16 right now and that's what I had (or so I thought). I found a cute red skort in a 16 and another pair of shorts. I realized a couple of things I picked up were actually a 14. I figured I would try them on anyway to see how they fit and just hold them closed rather than button them. I pulled them on... buttoned them.... zipped them up... and commenced to crying my eyes out right there in the dressing room. I totally came apart. I can't remember the last time I wore a size 14. It's been a while (i can tell you that). I am so glad that I had tissues in my purse, otherwise I would have been a complete mess coming out of there.

So, here is my next problem.... I realized something else in that dressing room. I have absolutely NO IDEA how to shop for and buy clothes that flatter my body. Before, I bought things based on only one criteria.... Can I get this garment around my body and button/snap/zip it. I paid NO attention to how it fit or flattered me (or didn't flatter me).

Do any of you have a book/website/ideas about how to buy clothes?

So anyway, the purpose of this story is to tell all of you thanks. I am getting thru this with the help of so many wonderful people.

50 pounds!?! That is awesome with a capital "A"! I am so proud of you! And I can totally relate to your story. I think I mentioned this when it first happened, but it bears repeating. I went shopping about a month or so ago for some new clothes. Now, I'm sure you already know that men's shirts don't come in number sizes, just L, XL, XXL, etc. For most of my adult life, I've been able to kinda-sorta fit into an XL (some years better than others). But when trying on these shirts, I fit into a Large, and I was able to sit down with out the buttons popping open (my normal way of testing to see if a shirt really fits or not). But being a man who didn't want to embarrass himself, I held in my shrieks of joy and instead just did a few fist pumps to show my excitement. But that is such a great feeling, and provides a lot of motivation to keep on doing what you are doing because it is obviously helping.

HOW FUN!! I love that you two are going to the zoo on your anniversary day..so cute

That's one of the things that made me realize that my wife and I are a perfect pair - we don't need anything fancy or extravagant to celebrate things like this. A simple trip to the zoo is enough for us. (And besides, we are heading off to Disney World in 22 days so it isn't like we can afford much more anyway!)

 

[pigget74]

HEATHER....Yay for Braxton Hicks! Have the rest been c-section? I think this one is a scheduled c-section right? Is there a chance you will go into labor? Oh joy?!

Nope none are sections. I actually had contractions with 1 and 2, but never had Braxton Hiscks with the first 3. Joshua they induced so I never even felt a contraction--at least not until the last 45 minutes when the epi wore off and the new one did not work. That was basically an all NATURAL delivery! He said everything looked good yesterday and was not concerned in the least. I go back on the 6th and then start my weekly visits--I hate those.

All you moms are going to get a kick out of this! I got it in my email this morning and DH and I were

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130144061675#description

Have a good laugh everyone, it exercises your abdominals and the endorphins feel good too!

How did you find this -- it is great.

-.8 for a total of 50.0 lbs

WAY TO GO!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Once I lose each pound, it'd be NICE if it'd STAY away! That's why I don't have a ribbon. It never stays gone. I lose 7, 6 come back. Then I lose 2 and 3 come back.


So , this week I lost 2. Oooops, 2


It'd be ok if it'd even out as the weeks go by. But last friday I basically started over weighing EXACTLY how much I did on day 1. My body clings to THAT number. Which has a 2 in it.


Whatever.

 

[HockeyKat]

I am -1.4 for a total loss of 43 lbs since Feb 2 and 26 since joining WISH on May 4th.

I am stunned that I lost at all considering AF is visiting and I was terrible over the weekend, and drank my dinner last night instead of eating it (okay, I did have a low-cal sandwich, but it was mostly beer). Although I did stay under 1500 calories, I have a heck of a headache today!

I did make it to the gym last night and did 45 min on the arc trainer... I have become a daily gym rat during the week which I think helps on my "cheats". My coworker gave me a tony little gazelle that she didn't want, so maybe I will start doing some cardio on weekends. That thing is *heavy*, though!

OK, I have a confession to make. I am back where I was in November. I had lost 12 lbs. and was 6 lbs. from goal, and now I've put the 12 lbs. back on. It started with vacation weight, and I thought I'd take it off when we got back. Now life is in such turmoil with my mom, I feel totally out of control on the eating. I'm trying to stick with water and exercise, but I haven't been accountable on the eating in weeks. I think it's gonna take a few of you to pull me back on the wagon. OK, pity party is over. I'm going to try to get to bed at a decent hour tonight. Happy weigh-in day, and I'll be back tomorrow night.

I have lost and gained the same weight (although mine is more like 25-40 lbs) at least twice in the last 4 years. Stress eating is normal, and with all you are going through, please don't beat yourself up about this too! Just take Monday as a new week and jump right up here with us!

i'm -1 pound this week. i'm just glad that little sucker decided to stay off since yesterday. usually i weigh more on weigh-in day than i did the day before! but i did some cardio last night, so i'm thinking that's what kept it off. i need it though....my dad and brother are coming on sunday and i never eat well when i have company! and i'm sure i'll be ready for a drink within 24 hours of their being here....they drive me to drink!

happy friday, everyone! i'm off to work......have a good day!

My family drives me to drink too... and YAY!!! on the lb! 3 more to go... !! (man I want 3 more to go...)

-.8 for a total of 50.0 lbs

So I have to take a moment and share a story with you. I had a minor meltdown last night that I am sure most of the people on this thread can sympathize with...

Most of my clothes are too big (as you can imagine) and last night, to celebrate a milestone, I went to buy a couple of pairs of shorts (it's still hot in Texas!). I grabbed about 7 or 8 things to try on. I am about a size 16 right now and that's what I had (or so I thought). I found a cute red skort in a 16 and another pair of shorts. I realized a couple of things I picked up were actually a 14. I figured I would try them on anyway to see how they fit and just hold them closed rather than button them. I pulled them on... buttoned them.... zipped them up... and commenced to crying my eyes out right there in the dressing room. I totally came apart. I can't remember the last time I wore a size 14. It's been a while (i can tell you that). I am so glad that I had tissues in my purse, otherwise I would have been a complete mess coming out of there.

So, here is my next problem.... I realized something else in that dressing room. I have absolutely NO IDEA how to shop for and buy clothes that flatter my body. Before, I bought things based on only one criteria.... Can I get this garment around my body and button/snap/zip it. I paid NO attention to how it fit or flattered me (or didn't flatter me).

Do any of you have a book/website/ideas about how to buy clothes?

So anyway, the purpose of this story is to tell all of you thanks. I am getting thru this with the help of so many wonderful people.

WOW!!!! I am so proud of you. 50 lbs is a real accomplishment and you should be feeling soooo good! Congrats on the 14s!

If you find that website on how to buy clothes, please post it... I just buy everything in basic black and solid colors and hope for the best. I am a tall (5'8), short-waisted, and long-legged. I have a visible waist but it is WAY higher than anyone should be wearing their pants unless they want to look like Pat from the old SNL. I need longs in pants lower than a size 14 (for some reason clothes makers seem to think wide=high), and almost need a petite on top. Makes clothes buying an adventure!

Once I lose each pound, it'd be NICE if it'd STAY away! That's why I don't have a ribbon. It never stays gone. I lose 7, 6 come back. Then I lose 2 and 3 come back.


So , this week I lost 2. Oooops, 2


It'd be ok if it'd even out as the weeks go by. But last friday I basically started over weighing EXACTLY how much I did on day 1. My body clings to THAT number. Which has a 2 in it.


Whatever.

UM, I so feel your pain... I have spent the last 4 years in a cycle of losing and gaining. Right now I am on the low end and I really want to stay here, but I have been here before and wound up back in the 2s again. Weight loss is hard. I wish I could come hug you in person, but wait... 3 weeks and I CAN!!!!!

Hope everyone has a great and skinny day!!

 

[eeyore45]

Wait - - its FRIDAY??? y'all are sure?? I've lost a day or two here and there!

Last night the thunder boomers, and rain was severe (I'm sure you've seen pictures of the wind damage in Chicago and the floods in neighboring suburbs) We're lucky, we're ok!! Fdil tried to get home (near Wrigley Field) from the 'burbs (near me!) After 4 hours (and she kept her cell off, she doesnt talk and drive!! ) she called me - she was stressed - but before she got to talk I was so excited "Are you ok? I've been worried about you!! WHERE ARE YOU???" she laughed and said she had been driving 4 hours and is nowhere - it took her 15 min to get from there to my house - and I gave her a glass of wine and some dinner!

Its bad...

and hey, why cant all this hormonal hot flashing sweat make me lose weight? I'm so disgusted with myself!

 

[monymony3471]

I went back to recheck the SORBET RECIPE and it was a PACKET of crystal lite. NOT a TUB.


Mix the crystal lite and the milk until dissolved. Then blend in the cool whip.

After freezing for 3 hours, let sit for 20 minutes to soften.

It's a phase 2 treat.

I got this really great booklet with a free sample of a south beach creations bar from the budget board.

https://kraftpromotions.archway.com/singforsatisfaction/freesampleregister.jsp

Here's the link for yours.


MHL: That link was hilarious. Thanks for sharing it. 6 kids! Woah!

 

[celerystalker]

I'm down 3.6 this week -
for a grand total of 89.8 pounds lost -
I thought about cheating and putting 90, but I might need that extra .2 next week.

 

[DisneyObsession]

Hey all! I went to the doctor last week and he asked me if I was drinking diet soda. He said no more than 1 glass a day. He also said that your body turns it into FORMALDEHYDE . I don't know what that means... I have never heard that before. And if millions of people are drinking it..... .

Found out I was allergic to formaldahyde and couldn't figure out where I could possibly be coming in contact with it. Then I was told about the aspartame and it made sense! I was drinking 3-32oz flavored waters a day and it had it in it! DUH!!! I only found out because I had a rash issue that wasn't clearing up. It finally did after cutting out the apartame and changing my hair products. That's a whole nother story!!!

I cannot drink anything with apartame----it gives me migraines. Be careful a lot of the water flavoring mixes have this in them. Could not figure it out why I would get a bad headache after drinking my water and then looked at the packageing--sure enought it is there----I use splenda and it does not affect me in any way like the other stuff does. I have to be very careful about looking at that stuff--I sure do miss my water f;avorings---one avery once ina while and I am ok--but more than that and I suffer. Well I am off to the Dr. Check in later---wow my typing is getting worse

I only use Splenda as well. I found that 4C Totally Light flavor packets has Splenda in them. I buy the ones that go in bottled water for convenience. That has helped me get my water in!!!

All you moms are going to get a kick out of this! I got it in my email this morning and DH and I were

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130144061675#description

Have a good laugh everyone, it exercises your abdominals and the endorphins feel good too!

OMG!!! I this!!! That is the best auction I have ever read and I think she definitely made money on the cards!!!

HAPPY WEIGH IN DAY, EVERYONE!

Can't wait to see those big numbers!

Have a wonderful day!

I'd like to see BIG NUMBERS too! (Just not on my scale right now!)

OK, I have a confession to make. I am back where I was in November. I had lost 12 lbs. and was 6 lbs. from goal, and now I've put the 12 lbs. back on. It started with vacation weight, and I thought I'd take it off when we got back. Now life is in such turmoil with my mom, I feel totally out of control on the eating. I'm trying to stick with water and exercise, but I haven't been accountable on the eating in weeks. I think it's gonna take a few of you to pull me back on the wagon. OK, pity party is over. I'm going to try to get to bed at a decent hour tonight. Happy weigh-in day, and I'll be back tomorrow night.

I hear ya!!! Just hang in and start again...that's what I am doing! I am not back to where I started, but pretty darn close!! I have lost the same 10 lbs too many times to count! My goal is to lose 20 lbs by my trip in Nov. I won't be at goal, but will be much better than I am now!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

 

[pamrob]

I am very impressed with those of you who have lost 40, 50, and nearly 60 pounds! Way to go!

I stayed the same this week which is really a blessing considering the way I have eaten all week. Just realized I have 11 days until our first Sept. trip - need to get serious!

BB was interesting last night. Our local station aired a Chiefs game so I taped the midnight showing. Very childish behavior indeed.

Have a great weekend.

 

[aries1980]

look what came today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DisneyObsession]

look what came today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOHOOOO!!! YIPPEEE!!! YAY!!!!!

 

[celerystalker]

aires- sniff the plastic sleeve! mmmmmm.
I don't get them anymore since we bought a timeshare through wyndham.

 

[HockeyKat]

I am very impressed with those of you who have lost 40, 50, and nearly 60 pounds! Way to go!

I stayed the same this week which is really a blessing considering the way I have eaten all week. Just realized I have 11 days until our first Sept. trip - need to get serious!

Have a great weekend.

pam, for me it is just getting up and dusting off and going on when I cheat that has helped take it off... that and exercising a ton to make up for the cheats. I do cheat too much, I know... it is has taken me since May 25 to lose 23 of those 43 lbs. However, I am trying to see it as just a steady slow move downward. I have mostly stopped thinking it will just "fall" off like it does on the biggest loser, and taken every loss as a good thing even if it is only .5.

This thread has really, really, really helped me. Knowing that I am held accountable for my week on Fridays really helps get me through the week, continue to drink my frackin water and get on that frackin elliptical. Peeps like Dawn and Dene' who exercise a ton and lose and look great just spur me on to be more like them.

Ok begin vent... I have had this in me for a while so I need to get it out. Feel free to skip.

Life is hard... sticking to this is hard as heck. My DH and my coworkers laugh at me when I measure and count and cut here to drink there... my DH sees cheating as a free ticket to eat and drink whatever... one step off and whee, we can eat and drink everything in sight. I am trying so hard not to do that but he pulls me off and it sucks. I think sometimes he actually tries to pull me off because my sticking to it makes him realize he hasn't and it ticks him off. I think my losing weight makes him worry that I will be more attractive to other guys and he is super jealous (his ex-wife left him for his boss, so yes, he has issues).

Anyhow, thank you guys for being here and listening and sharing. You have no idea how much it helps.

oh and aries... yippee!!

 

[eeyore45]

CONGRATULATIONS LOSERS

DH just found out he has to go on cholesterol reducing meds. I feel responsible... I hate that I love the junky foods so much. I hate that I hate fish and wont cook it - It makes me feel like a stubborn bratty child... who stubs her foot in the ground and shakes her head and says ".... but I dont wannna" whine whine..

Kat what a very insightful post! Communication in any and every relationship is key! You seem to have done quite a bit of thinking and examining... maybe somehow you need to get your dh to open up with his feelings - and dont forget use "I" statements when you tell him how you feel - or how his actions are making you feel... dont ignore this - you are right -

Thanks to you Dawn, Dene, Lynda... the list is growing and growing of committed peeps!!

 

[punkin413]

sandy - you remeinded me that i've been wondering about our peeps being affected by the flooding up there. is everyone and their families okay?

UM and everyone who needs help getting back on this wagon and staying on.....GRAB MY HAND!!!!! we're here for you. hop back on and just keep on slimmin! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!

I was drinking 3-32oz flavored waters a day and it had it in it! DUH!!!

i'm drinking a grape dasani as i type this and i drink at least 1 a day in addition to my regular water. i looked for "aspartame" (or whatever it's called) in the ingredients and couldn't find it. it says it's sweetened with splenda. am i okay with drinking these because i LOVE them and don't want to give them up if i can help it?!?

look what came today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aires- sniff the plastic sleeve! mmmmmm.
I don't get them anymore since we bought a timeshare through wyndham.

i won't get them for my next two trips because i'm renting DVC points/staying with tara. i saved the plastic sleeve thing though to store my documents in for future trips!

Ok begin vent... I have had this in me for a while so I need to get it out. Feel free to skip.

Life is hard... sticking to this is hard as heck. My DH and my coworkers laugh at me when I measure and count and cut here to drink there... my DH sees cheating as a free ticket to eat and drink whatever... one step off and whee, we can eat and drink everything in sight. I am trying so hard not to do that but he pulls me off and it sucks. I think sometimes he actually tries to pull me off because my sticking to it makes him realize he hasn't and it ticks him off. I think my losing weight makes him worry that I will be more attractive to other guys and he is super jealous (his ex-wife left him for his boss, so yes, he has issues).

Anyhow, thank you guys for being here and listening and sharing. You have no idea how much it helps.

my DH is like this in that he's naturally thin and doesn't have to diet or exercise like i do, so at first he was kinda annoyed at what a change i made in my life. for example, anna's classes are at 5:45 every day. well, he gets home at 5:30 and he kinda was bummed that i wouldn't be there when he gets home like i used to be. after seeing this, i sat him down and talked with him about how this is a change i NEEDED to make in my life and that i needed his support in order to be able to do it. he understands more now and doesn't say a word when i go to the gym or if i don't want to order pizza or something. just talk to your hubby about it and explain to him that he doesn't have to feel guilty just because he's not doing exactly what you are. you are two different people and if he's not ready to make the changes you're making, then that's his decision and you don't think any less of him for it. but you need his support in order to accomplish YOUR goal.

 

[HockeyKat]

Dawn and Sandy, thanks for your support.

Unfortunately, it is not that easy. Mr Kat is not the most understanding guy on the planet. Not just that, he is also overweight (he has lost about 25 lbs and has at least 30 more lbs, maybe 50 to lose) and trying to stick to it, he just, well, hasn't committed to it quite like I have. So the sabotage is also likely a jealousy issue on a few fronts... We also really disagree on diet strategies, esp the cheat containment one, so we have mostly agreed to disagree on it, but it doesn't always work out that way.

Sorry to vent so much, I was just irritated today because he has a friend in town and I tried so hard not to eat bad last night and they were making fun of me.

Tonight I am going to cheat, but I am going to hit the gym first. We have reservations at the Brazilian Steakhouse up the street that is one of my absolute favs.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!