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

[majicintheair]

EVENTER98 :so how did your dinner turn out? I have never been to Ohana but have read GREAT things about the food. My family is wanting to boycot my cooking. DH says he would pay big money for some fried chicken and mashed potatoes and (of course) gravy and biscuits. I tell him "Popeyes". It has been over a year since I have fried anything. Not that you can tell by looking at me!!! Dh and DD are soooo sick of baked everything. DS is easy to please, and will actually request fruit for dessert. (must be a changling..haha) DZNYDREAMS = I have found that being on south beach pretty much takes away my carb cravings. It is weird to "crave" meat or cheese, but after not eating alot of "junky" foods for a while they just (kind of) lose thier appeal. Now, certain times of the month, I'd mow you down for some chocolate. But I'm glad it's not an every day thing, like it used to be. My problem is LOSING the weight, maintaining is a little easier. (those pounds do creep up though...like a twinkie in the night) EVERYONE = I'm going to miss the peepmeet by about 1 week but... I can't wait until our family trip!! only 2 weeks to go!!! It's a quick one, only 3 nights. I'm starting to feel the excitement build, I'm getting in "Disney mode". My teenage daughter says she would rather stay in school than go. WHAT IS WRONG WITH HER??? This is the our first year of taking vacations EVER, and we have always lived 2 hours from Disney. Third time this year on mini trips (3 night getaways) and in her teenage opinion, she says the only good thing about the trip is internet in the hotel room, for her laptop. I have stopped even listening to her, she just tries to rain on my parade. Last night it was " moms the only one who wants to go anyway, she's just making the rest of us go" serinity now!!!!!teenagers are a different breed. Rant over!! Sorry, it just kind of slipped out.

 

[eeyore45]

Yes, it was a trip, FOR SURE! I'm still trying to find DD's camera so I can destroy the evidence.

Well, it's a new day. I’m moving just a bit slower than normal, but I'll get busy soon. (Where's that "housework" smiley when you need him?)

I have a question about artificial sweeteners and diabetics. Does anyone know if there are there certain artificial sweeteners that diabetics should stay away from? I’m not full-blown diabetic, but it runs in the family, and my sugars do have a tendency to soar if I don’t watch what I eat.

eeyore45 -- I added walking to my exercise program yesterday, thanks to you & your post!!! I’ll have to build slowly (bad feet), but I’m doing it!

Have a great day, everyone! Goooo peeps!

Diane - I also have bad feet (plantar fascia - knee still sore, back bad - but I know it could be worse, and it will be better if I lose just 20#!!)

For you I highly recommend Chromium Picolinate - health food stores as well as WalMart carry it in the vitamin aisle - it is a trace mineral that helps stabilize the blood sugar - you will also notice it in all those "diet" pills (not myalli) "they" use to proclaim it was a "fat burner" BUT - my grandma had diabeties, and used to eat ice cream and drink beer, and her doctor at her check ups always thought she was so great at keeping on her diet (she was an insulin dependent too!) She swore by Chromium, and I have low blood sugars, and that's when she told me about Chromium -

I take 400mcg units a day - some do 200 - but grandma said... 400!! It makes a huge difference for me!!

As far as diabetics and artifcial sweeteners - they have no real choice but to do the artificial - to bake its Splenda... (I'm trying to remember what the first artificial sweetner was that was linked to cancer - but it cyclamate? Many people think there was a conspiracy to get rid of that - no easy answers for sure - I think it all boils down to Moderation!!)

 

[majicintheair]

HOCKEYKAT = hopefully all that walking (and sweating) will balance out all that yummy Disney food. You have been such a motivator on this site, I wish I had all of that "stick to it ness". All the exercise you do! It really inspires me to try a little harder. (35 minutes on the elliptical? all at once? I really need to push myself)

 

[MA pigletfan]

PEEP CHALLENGE>>>
1. Walk 30 min
2. Drink 100 ounces
3. SIT UP STRAIGHT!! posture, posture, posture!!

aye aye captain I am 32 ozs in on the water, and planning on doing my WATP dvd later along with walking the dog..now if i can just stop slouching!!

I am just plain worried. I know that there will be no healthy choices. My DH is really looking forward to not having to worry, and in the interest of family unity I am likely going to just let go of the healthy eating for the 2 weeks.

See... as I posted before, my DH is really unhappy with me for being so obsessive about dieting and exercise. He isn't doing well on it and so he is sort of taking it out on me. Not the best thing, I know, and I am painting him to be an ogre when he is not generally but in this case, I just don't have a choice but to put up with it and try to downplay what I am doing. I have tried to talk to him about it but it doesn't really work.


Hope everyone else's day is going great!

I hear ya. I do not have a husband, but I live with Greg, my boyfriend of over 2 1/2 years and believe me i know how hard it is being with someone that "should" be taking better care of themselves and just isn't. He is quite supportive of me going to the gym, even though he doesn't get why on a saturday i have to just GET UP AND GO..or the chances of me going later are slim...but the hardest thing with him is his diet..or lack of. I try and cook at least 3 times a week, and i make relatively healthful things but he will go and add to them, you know, extra cheese, mayo..whatever it is. I worry because he is getting a belly now and his family history is full of all sorts of cancers and stomach issues ( dyverticulitis, colon issues.)..so he should help himself now I keep saying ( he's only 27)...but of course, he gets defensive and it pretty much goes in one ear and out the other. SOOO frustrating. I feel like such a nag sometimes, but all i want is for him to be healthy and fit. ESPECIALLY being a Firefighter...you would think it was a prerequisite.
Sorry..kind of tangented/vented there....thanks for listening gang

 

[DznyDreams]

I am just plain worried. I know that there will be no healthy choices. My DH is really looking forward to not having to worry, and in the interest of family unity I am likely going to just let go of the healthy eating for the 2 weeks.

See... as I posted before, my DH is really unhappy with me for being so obsessive about dieting and exercise. He isn't doing well on it and so he is sort of taking it out on me. Not the best thing, I know, and I am painting him to be an ogre when he is not generally but in this case, I just don't have a choice but to put up with it and try to downplay what I am doing. I have tried to talk to him about it but it doesn't really work.
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Note to self: I've got to take some time to catch up on everything I've missed. (Over 1200 pages is a bit daunting though...)

The reason I asked about your vacation food mindset is because, in the past, I've been just like your DH. I have always looked forward to vacations because I could "let go." But NO LONGER!!! If you always do what you did, you'll always get what you got.

I don't think he sounds like an ogre at all. I think I understand where you are coming from. Even though my DH is very supportive and has not much of a weight problem at all, my MOTHER, who is my Weight Watcher's buddy, is a totally different story. She has always been a very "slow loser.." (Her words ) When putting forth effort, I CAN lose quickly. My mother sounds a lot like your DH right now. The biggest problem with my mom is that she likes her recliner more that she likes to get out and walk (or do any other form of real exercise), and she isn't that great at keeping track of little details that can really sabotage ones weight loss efforts. She's complaining, and I'm pumped. So....


I have decided to just keep my mouth shut and do what I know I need to do for myself.

 

[ThinkTink75]

I am just plain worried. I know that there will be no healthy choices. My DH is really looking forward to not having to worry, and in the interest of family unity I am likely going to just let go of the healthy eating for the 2 weeks.

HOCKEYKAT = hopefully all that walking (and sweating) will balance out all that yummy Disney food. You have been such a motivator on this site, I wish I had all of that "stick to it ness". All the exercise you do! It really inspires me to try a little harder. (35 minutes on the elliptical? all at once? I really need to push myself)

I woulnd't worry about the food at all... just make certain choices that won't kill you. For example some of my rules were: small breakfast (a food court fruit cup), no red meats (I stuck to the delicious chickens, fish, and even a pasta) and no soda except for Club Cool. Eliminating soda (and drinking tons of water) made room for me to have some real drinks at the banana cabana at CBR or in World Showcase or whatnot. Plus avoiding red meats was something I didn't even miss. And I didnt mind missing breakfasts because we were using our QS for lunch and TS for dinner so it was cheaper. Hope that helps.

And for you and your friend.

 

[Eventer98]

Eventer
I've not "met" you yet, but I will be praying for you this week! (You can take that to the bank.) I'm sorry about your friend, but try not to worry too much. I know it's easier said than done, but remember your little one and think positive. Your little cherub will benefit from your positive thoughts.

{{{BIG}}}


I know that feeling - try and find some calming exercises - read, long showers, garden, listen to music...

Hugs to your friend, it is such a stressful time - I remember it so well.

Thanks for the nice thoughts. I am not the optimist that DH is but I try! At least he has enough to go around for both of us!!

EVENTER98 :so how did your dinner turn out? I have never been to Ohana but have read GREAT things about the food. My family is wanting to boycot my cooking. DH says he would pay big money for some fried chicken and mashed potatoes and (of course) gravy and biscuits. I tell him "Popeyes". It has been over a year since I have fried anything. Not that you can tell by looking at me!!! Dh and DD are soooo sick of baked everything. DS is easy to please, and will actually request fruit for dessert. (must be a changling..haha)

The dinner is tonight...thanks for asking! I better get baking that bread now that you mentioned it!!

 

[DznyDreams]

... For you I highly recommend Chromium Picolinate .... I take 400mcg units a day - some do 200 - but grandma said... 400!! It makes a huge difference for me!!

As far as diabetics and artifcial sweeteners - they have no real choice but to do the artificial - to bake its Splenda .... no easy answers for sure - I think it all boils down to Moderation!!)

Thanks, Sandy! I'll definitely check out this Chromium Picolinate stuff. I've heard about it before but never tried it.

Splenda is my #1 choice, but it does something to me. (I noticed this long before the days of taking Alli.) It seems to mess up my stomach if I have more than just a packet or 2 a day. Does anyone else have a reaction to Splenda?

 

[DznyDreams]

I am just plain worried. I know that there will be no healthy choices. My DH is really looking forward to not having to worry, and in the interest of family unity I am likely going to just let go of the healthy eating for the 2 weeks. ...

Rethinking what I posted earlier… ...I truly didn’t mean to sound insensitive to your issues. I completely understand that it is sometimes best to just go with the flow in order to keep unity among the troops.

Just don’t worry -- please. Start now to think about the things you’ll do when you return from vacation. Think about how you WILL NOT beat yourself up if you gain a few pounds. Your peeps will be here for you when you return. We can try our best to slow the wagon down for you so you can easily hop right back on.

 

[punkin413]

wow....i've been gone for a day and you guys were chatty! i don't have time to read back where i left off.......so to everyone!!!

harley - you are not fat!!!!! you're simply gorgeous! where were you guys? it kinda looks like helen. i always see harley-riders up there whenever we go up that way.

I am dating again.... and OMG it is wonderful.. I felt that no one would ever want me again.. Felt like I was washed up, my life is over..

Guess what, I will happily tell you I was WRONG.

yay, bee!!!!! this gave me a smile!

I know this is bad but this is the only place I can let this out. I am really looking forward to my WDW trip in 2.5 weeks, but... I am so afraid that this is going to erase my progress and I am going to fall back off the wagon completely. I was doing okay last year until a big event like this one and I backslid all the weight I had lost + 15 lbs. Back to my DH again, but he has even more of a tendency to stay off the wagon... dieting is harder for him somehow, and I just don't want to be fat anymore, and I don't want HIM to be fat anymore, and meh. I am a bit down today.

i think what thinktink said makes sense. drink water.....i think that's the key! of course indulge in some spirits while you're on vacation, but otherwise drink water. with all the walking you'll be doing, you shouldn't gain too much. i only gained a pound in the 5 days we were gone back in may. i'm sure you'll do fine!

Crappy day over here. A good friend of mine miscarried yesterday at 6 weeks. So of course I had horrible dreams about it happening to me last night. I have my 12 week appt. on Friday. It's going to be a stressful 2 days until then.

i'm sure everything will be fine. let us know how the appointment goes! by the way, how was the dinner (if it's already happened)?

i'm soooooo tired. i'm in the middle of the craziness that will be my life for 3 weeks straight. this weekend was my dad and brother visiting for my brother's 21st birthday. next weekend it's my mom and grandparents visiting and then the next weekend ray and i are going to savannah.....

last night went well though. brett (my brother) turns 21 today and i took him and his GF to see incubus last night. GREAT show! that's like the 5th time i've seen them and they're always good live. anyway, we went to athens afterwards so he could have his first legal drink at midnight. here's some pics....

brett and i doing jaegar bombs at midnight.....this is all i had to drink last night because of the margarita episode from monday!

he's such a goofball. here he is with his GF being normal (just so you guys can see a better picture of him!)

brandon boyd........is there a drool icon??? not a very good picture, but it's the best i could do since we had lawn seats!

here's a cool one i got of the stage......

anywayz....that's where i've been. hope everyone's staying positive and looking skinny!!!!!

 

[eeyore45]

jaeger bombs!! (I have a silly jaeger story - when it was first popular, I was raising young'ns... then my BFF died, and at his memorial we went to a favorite bar - where jaegar shots were all the rage... I sipped - I like to sip my liquers!!! I stood out!! So when I see jaeger, I think of Eddie, maybe I should do that yearly in his honor!!)

Love the pictures Dawn!

 

[punkin413]

jaeger bombs!! (I have a silly jaeger story - when it was first popular, I was raising young'ns... then my BFF died, and at his memorial we went to a favorite bar - where jaegar shots were all the rage... I sipped - I like to sip my liquers!!! I stood out!! So when I see jaeger, I think of Eddie, maybe I should do that yearly in his honor!!)

Love the pictures Dawn!

i actually sip my shooters, too! not that i do them that often. jaegar bombs = jaegarmeister and red bull. it's actually pretty tasty. that's why i don't shoot them, but sip!

 

[pamrob]

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!

My husband and I both struggle with our weight. If we are both working hard on getting fit, things are pretty easy. It's difficult when one or the other of us is not really committed and it's really easy to try and bring the other person down with you. Right now we are both working ok - not great but not horrible either. You really have to just focus on yourself. We're both adults and we both make our own decisions. Do whatever you need to do to motivate yourself. I'm thinking about putting some of my favorite items of clothing around the house - things that I need to lose a size to wear. If I have them in sight around the house, I just need to glance at them next time I'm tempted. My difficulty isn't so much my husband but the way I handle stress which is by eating. Right now things are crazy here with school starting, work stuff and getting ready for vacation. One day at a time . . .each day is a new day and a new opportunity!

 

[HockeyKat]

HOCKEYKAT = hopefully all that walking (and sweating) will balance out all that yummy Disney food. You have been such a motivator on this site, I wish I had all of that "stick to it ness". All the exercise you do! It really inspires me to try a little harder. (35 minutes on the elliptical? all at once? I really need to push myself)

Awww thanks!!! That really makes me feel good. I don't see myself as a motivator, I see myself as a lazy person who struggles all the time with it. I had to work up to the elliptical, I started at twice a week, 15 min, and I am up to 4-5 times a week, 35-45 minutes. I also have a fitness goal, though, to be able to play hockey without feeling like I am going to die, and that helps.

I hear ya. I do not have a husband, but I live with Greg, my boyfriend of over 2 1/2 years and believe me i know how hard it is being with someone that "should" be taking better care of themselves and just isn't. He is quite supportive of me going to the gym, even though he doesn't get why on a saturday i have to just GET UP AND GO..or the chances of me going later are slim...but the hardest thing with him is his diet..or lack of. I try and cook at least 3 times a week, and i make relatively healthful things but he will go and add to them, you know, extra cheese, mayo..whatever it is. I worry because he is getting a belly now and his family history is full of all sorts of cancers and stomach issues ( dyverticulitis, colon issues.)..so he should help himself now I keep saying ( he's only 27)...but of course, he gets defensive and it pretty much goes in one ear and out the other. SOOO frustrating. I feel like such a nag sometimes, but all i want is for him to be healthy and fit. ESPECIALLY being a Firefighter...you would think it was a prerequisite.
Sorry..kind of tangented/vented there....thanks for listening gang

Gina, that helped a lot. Mine is a lot like yours, except he is 36 and not 27, and has much more than a little bit of a belly. His family history includes a dad who had his first heart attack at 35. He does okay on the food part of the diet about 80% of the time, but he gets too many liquid calories and doesn't exercise, neither of which help.

Note to self: I've got to take some time to catch up on everything I've missed. (Over 1200 pages is a bit daunting though...)

The reason I asked about your vacation food mindset is because, in the past, I've been just like your DH. I have always looked forward to vacations because I could "let go." But NO LONGER!!! If you always do what you did, you'll always get what you got.

I don't think he sounds like an ogre at all. I think I understand where you are coming from. Even though my DH is very supportive and has not much of a weight problem at all, my MOTHER, who is my Weight Watcher's buddy, is a totally different story. She has always been a very "slow loser.." (Her words ) When putting forth effort, I CAN lose quickly. My mother sounds a lot like your DH right now. The biggest problem with my mom is that she likes her recliner more that she likes to get out and walk (or do any other form of real exercise), and she isn't that great at keeping track of little details that can really sabotage ones weight loss efforts. She's complaining, and I'm pumped. So....


I have decided to just keep my mouth shut and do what I know I need to do for myself.

Rethinking what I posted earlier… ...I truly didn’t mean to sound insensitive to your issues. I completely understand that it is sometimes best to just go with the flow in order to keep unity among the troops.

Just don’t worry -- please. Start now to think about the things you’ll do when you return from vacation. Think about how you WILL NOT beat yourself up if you gain a few pounds. Your peeps will be here for you when you return. We can try our best to slow the wagon down for you so you can easily hop right back on.

Oh! You didn't sound insensitive! I thought you sounded understanding... my DH has a lot in common with your mom too. "What do you mean I gained 4 lbs? I have been dieting... except for that weekend... and those 2 days... and oh yeah that one night of drinking with the guys... "

I will try to stop worrying. I just know that I am weak and I am afraid of backsliding again. I feel really good that I have accomplished this much and I don't want to get back above 200 ever again. (fwiw in case you don't want to read back 1200 pages, I am currently 175, started at 218, want to be 145, at 5'8")

My husband and I both struggle with our weight. If we are both working hard on getting fit, things are pretty easy. It's difficult when one or the other of us is not really committed and it's really easy to try and bring the other person down with you. Right now we are both working ok - not great but not horrible either. You really have to just focus on yourself. We're both adults and we both make our own decisions. Do whatever you need to do to motivate yourself. I'm thinking about putting some of my favorite items of clothing around the house - things that I need to lose a size to wear. If I have them in sight around the house, I just need to glance at them next time I'm tempted. My difficulty isn't so much my husband but the way I handle stress which is by eating. Right now things are crazy here with school starting, work stuff and getting ready for vacation. One day at a time . . .each day is a new day and a new opportunity!

Great advice! I agree on the both adults thing, and on that it is way easier when he is on the wagon with me.

The worst part about it is the small sabotagy things, like just this one won't hurt, and why are you worrying about 40 calories now when in 2 weeks you will be eating WAY more than that... and when I say that is EXACTLY why I am worrying now, and I get scoffed at. Sigh. We just don't agree on weight loss strategies and he doesn't want to really think about the effect that food and drink have on him, and me trying to stay strict to the diet makes him feel bad, so he scoffs to cover his feelings Defense strategy of... ridicule to combat self-loathing. Okay, enough armchair analysis for today!!

Now you guys know WAY more about me than you ever wanted to!!

Thanks so much for all the support and love. It really means a lot.

And Dawn, nice jagerbomb!

 

[MJMouse]

I know this is bad but this is the only place I can let this out. I am really looking forward to my WDW trip in 2.5 weeks, but... I am so afraid that this is going to erase my progress and I am going to fall back off the wagon completely. I was doing okay last year until a big event like this one and I backslid all the weight I had lost + 15 lbs. Back to my DH again, but he has even more of a tendency to stay off the wagon... dieting is harder for him somehow, and I just don't want to be fat anymore, and I don't want HIM to be fat anymore, and meh. I am a bit down today.

I am just plain worried. I know that there will be no healthy choices. My DH is really looking forward to not having to worry, and in the interest of family unity I am likely going to just let go of the healthy eating for the 2 weeks.

See... as I posted before, my DH is really unhappy with me for being so obsessive about dieting and exercise. He isn't doing well on it and so he is sort of taking it out on me. Not the best thing, I know, and I am painting him to be an ogre when he is not generally but in this case, I just don't have a choice but to put up with it and try to downplay what I am doing. I have tried to talk to him about it but it doesn't really work.

Kat -- I think others have postes similar stuff, but here is my 2 cents. I understand where you are coming from -- vacations can derail us so quickly (and unsupportive/sabbotaging friends and family even quicker)! I don't really know what to tell you, but I will share what worked for me when I went to NY and when my sister comes to visit. I set clear time boundaries on the "off diet" time -- no "I leave for vacation tomorrow, so..." or "I just got back from vacation. It really won't matter". I also used the "rules" below (I posted them before I went) to help me make better food choices. We walked a bunch and I stuck to this really well. Feel free to modify, you could always modify to add in a light beer or two... I'm just not much of a drinker. For me it's just better to have a plan of attack prepared...

...Now for the on-vacat food plan.

1. Absolutely no sugary or alcoholic drinks -- water, unsweet tea, and diet cola for me.
2. Breakfast must be HEALTHY and low cal. -- preferably including a whole grain (although I might break this one morning for a hot NY bagel )
3. I will have grilled chicken on salad w/ oil and vinegar type dressing (or equiv) for either lunch or dinner each day.
4. I will pass up the bread plate at least once a day.
5. I will "splurge" on something each day so I don't feel deprived.
6. I will not count calories while I am away, but I will make the healthiest choice available.

You'll do fine! And remember, you'll have your peeps here to pull you back on!

 

[aries1980]

hi peepers

 

[spongemommie05]

hi peeps !
i have been busy getting ready for our disneyland trip i too have caught the sewing bug, i have only made 3 outfits so far 1 for my DD a princess pillowcase dress, and her pirate outfit for mickey's halloween time party in DCA, and a mickey romper for my ds2 (he loves M-I-C-K-E-Y mouse) i only have a 100 more to go, but today i have the worst migraine .. so i am laying in my bed and resting while my DS4 is reading the yellow pages (yes i said that) and DS2 is watching Handy Mandy on demand .
i am officially on a soup diet, so i am hoping to loose a million pds i have major teeth problems i was supposed to get my implants done but have not been able to due to infection and no tolerance to pain so everything hurts to eat.. well sorry to vent .. my son just went to sleep so i am gonna go take a nap....

 

[monymony3471]

hi peepers

Anyone remember this jingle?

Jeepers, creepers, where'd you get those peepers.

Jeepers, creepers, where'd you get those eyes?

That's what I think of when I see posts like these.

 

[monymony3471]

You look great--no matter what you think.



I laughed at that one---imagine you in the stall trying to pull up wet leggings. THat is funny.


Monica--I see Zach has lost 11 pounds--that is awesome How is the newest addtion doing? I feel like I am going to explode. Still have a month to go so I better get use to it.


Have a good day everyone.

Baby is doing great. I'm gonna make it my duty to get downstairs and post some pics tonight! Hang in there!

 

[UtahMama]

Well! Today I am ONE pound under my day one weight. WoooHooo.

I'm bloated. I'm retaining massive water, like 40 pounds of water.

Luckily it's NOT friday today!