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

[MJMouse]

Despite my best efforts this week, I am a Samer... I think last week's, shall we say, "food indiscretions" are coming back to bite me in the behind. I am really beginning to believe in the whole "work this week for next weeks weightloss phenomenon." Next week should be pretty though!

MJ - sorry I know nothing about that area!! (you could always post on the community board - more hits there!)

Will do! Thanks... BTW: Hope you have a better (not so hormonal day today).

MJ, my brother lives in Alexandria. All I really know about it is that it is really, really $$$. Nice area though, from what I have seen while visiting.

It is a fairly nice area and terribly expensive. I don't think I'd be able to afford to live there if work wasn't paying the bills. Def couldn't buy a house...

Went for my jury duty briefing yesterday. Did I mention jury duty? I was excused for the last week of Sept. but I neglected to ask for Friday, Sept. 21st off since that's the day we are departing. I'll have to call the office on Tuesday and get that taken care of.

I had jury duty earlier this year. Never made it on a trial -- just went and sat in the jury room for 4-6 hours one day every other week. Advice: take a book or two!

MJ...I"ve wanted to try the Kashi meals but they are a little pricey for me. Glad to hear they are worth it. Maybe I'll give them a go if they go on sale. RE: Alexandria...We had some friends who lived one block from the metro station in Alexandria and really if you want to travel it's good to be near the metro...safe, clean etc. which you probably already know since you live near-ish. Our friends were just one stop from Old Town and it was great! We did see someone having her purse stolen in Old Town. Be careful!

I had a coupon for 2 Kashi meals, plus a "triple any coupon" coupon from the grocery, and they were on sale... think I ended up paying about $2 a piece. Otherwise, I'd of never tried them. Way too pricy! Although now that I know they are good, filling, and full of healthy stuff, I may be willing to buy with only a coupon or if sale...

Alexandria is great, but like most areas around DC there is a crime problem. In fact, I was looking online for apartments yesterday and found a really great complex just outside of old town. Did some more research and found out that it is right smack dab in the middle of a REALLY bad part of town. One guy reported (on apartment ratings board, take with grain of salt) that he was robbed AT GUN POINT in the inner court yard of the complex and that the police that responded said that happened there 2-3 times per week.

With having the dog, I need some place where I can feel safe outside after dark. (She is going to have to learn that going outside for "potty" breaks at 2 a.m. is no longer acceptable. Most of the time I think she doesn't really "have to, have to" go, she just wants out for the entertainment value of seeing me stumble down the stairs in the dark while half awake. However she knows that if our little early morning trips to the great out doors aren't "productive," then she can march her little self right into the crate for the rest of the night. "Mommy don't mess around." When she was a pup, she got me up a couple of nights just to play, so I sent her to the crate. Cured her fast -- she loves to sleep in the bed...). But anyhoo -- I'm just asking around for ideas...

Have a great day all! Congrats to the "BIG LOSERS"!!

 

[DisneyObsession]

It's Friday!?! Really???? Well, I didn't WI this morning as I forgot! <Where's a "smack yourself in the head" smilie when you need one???> I'll have to do it tomorrow. Sorry.

watching GREASE on Nick at nite... gosh I really remember seeing that with dh (ok dboyfriend turned dh!!) at a drive in!! try and explain that to dd!!

I am so sick and tired of these gos dratted hot flashes, its no longer funny... 2 weeks of the ants crawling over me feeling, to have my body temp climb up 7 degrees (yes I checked, I"M A DORK) then sweat, then because I'm sitting (or throwing off covers to feel the cool air of the fan) I get so cold...

I'm saying, I CANT TAKE IT ANY LONGER!!

please, please get me to my happy place...

I "Grease"! That was one of my favorite movies, and yes, I saw it in the theatre when it came out! (I just John Travolta!) OK...is my age showing?!?

As for the hot flashes...TRY SOY!!! I have friends that swear by it! I haven't been that bad yet, so I haven't bought any. However, I have a feeling I will be buying it soon!

 

[UtahMama]

Since I started over based on my day ONE weight....-3 TOTAL

So -2 "This Week" (since yesterday!!!!!!) Doing NOTHING different, tomorrow will be UP 5. Seriously!


At least I'm not the 300 I used to be!

I'm just focused on my one REAL goal: NO TWOS. I trashed the lose 20 by WDW I started 25 weeks ago. Losing more than 3 pounds a year is just too unrealistic for me. I'm on the 30 year plan!

 

[HopingToGetEngaged]

Well, I guess I'm post my loss. -8 lbs. But, please remember that I still haven't eaten anything tangiable in a week. (I am by no means advocating not eating, I just can not bring myself to even look at food with out dry heaving.) I'm happy to see the numbers going down... I just didn't want them to be caused by a broken heart.
I still haven't cancelled the trip yet. I just can't- but I know I need to.
Good luck with the scales!

 

[Eventer98]

Heard the heartbeat this AM and found out I have O+ blood. Never knew that! My weight gain for the week is +6 pds!! Better then I thought...with all the fast food I have been eating I thought it would be closer to 10!

 

[punkin413]

i had quoted more than this yesterday, but my internet went down in the middle of it and hasn't been back up since. DH called windstream this morning and they gave us a dialup number to use until they fix it. DIALUP??? anyway, i had lots more to say, but i don't remember what! my short-term memory only lasts about 1/2 an hour!

monica - love the pics! so sweet!!!!

melinda - jury duty? my deepest condolences.

everyone else - i know i quoted some others, but the internet gods taketh away.

Yum, Yum! Thought I'd share a new food find with you. I just finished the yummiest frozen dinner I've EVER had. It was the Kashi Southwest Chicken meal with whole grain rice pilaf

i'm going to the grocery store this afternoon.....i may try this. sounds yummy!

I "Grease"! That was one of my favorite movies, and yes, I saw it in the theatre when it came out! (I just John Travolta!) OK...is my age showing?!?

my best friend in high school was a grease FIEND! she got engaged and planned on having a grease-themed wedding. her bridesmaids (including myself) were going to have to dress as pink ladies. seriously. thank god they broke up!

Losing more than 3 pounds a year is just too unrealistic for me. I'm on the 30 year plan!

at least you have a good attitude about it! just hang in there.....it'll come off. slowly, yes, but at least it's coming off!

Heard the heartbeat this AM and found out I have O+ blood. Never knew that! My weight gain for the week is +6 pds!! Better then I thought...with all the fast food I have been eating I thought it would be closer to 10!

told you it would be fine! congrats on the gain! that sounds so weird to hear on this thread!

well, i'm + 1 pound this week. i'm not surprised though. i didn't count calories at all while dad and brett were here and i didn't go to the gym at all either. just too busy with the company being here. i did run this morning though. it's the only exercise i've gotten all week. i'm back on the wagon after this weekend though! i've got to be.....we're going to savannah next thursday and i'm probably going to gain 10 pounds in one sitting at the lady & sons! this is the first time i've gained since i've joined the thread, so i can't complain.

hope everyone has a good friday!!!! i may not be around much due to our dialup internet. i just can't deal with this slow stuff! am i spoiled or what?

 

[pigget74]

Heard the heartbeat this AM and found out I have O+ blood. Never knew that! My weight gain for the week is +6 pds!! Better then I thought...with all the fast food I have been eating I thought it would be closer to 10!

There is nothing like the sound of the baby heartbeat---I melt everytime I hear it.

 

[lexmelinda]

Here's what I had for lunch today and it was DELICIOUS!

I also like the Thai Chicken!

Lately I've been making my own lunches. I make a box of Zatarans Black Beans and Rice according to the directions, add about two servings of frozen peppers/onions about half way through the simmering and then divide into three Ziploc sandwich-size plastic containers. I add a little hot sauce and throw in the fridge so I can grab one when I go to work the next day. Only about 240 calories each.

Also I make up a big batch of veggie spaghetti and divide it up in containers. Also under 300 calories.

 

[punkin413]

I also like the Thai Chicken!

is this very spicy?

 

[UtahMama]

i had quoted more than this yesterday, but my internet went down in the middle of it and hasn't been back up since. DH called windstream this morning and they gave us a dialup number to use until they fix it. DIALUP??? anyway, i had lots more to say, but i don't remember what! my short-term memory only lasts about 1/2 an hour!


well, i'm + 1 pound this week. i'm not surprised though. i didn't count calories at all while dad and brett were here and i didn't go to the gym at all either. just too busy with the company being here. i did run this morning though. it's the only exercise i've gotten all week. i'm back on the wagon after this weekend though! i've got to be.....we're going to savannah next thursday and i'm probably going to gain 10 pounds in one sitting at the lady & sons! this is the first time i've gained since i've joined the thread, so i can't complain.

hope everyone has a good friday!!!! i may not be around much due to our dialup internet. i just can't deal with this slow stuff! am i spoiled or what?

You rock! I'm so jealous you're going to Lady and Sons! Eat some butter for me!!!!! Sorry about your gain! Keeps you humble? I'm REALLY humble Love you Punkie!

 

[UtahMama]

I totally love those yummy Lean Cuisine and Kashi meals. I like to add a small and guiltless salad to the Lean Cuisine meals but I'm stuffed from the Kashi meals just by themselves. Interesting, huh?

PLAIN WATER IS YUMMY. PLAIN WATER IS YUMMY. ETC. (I'm hypnotizing myself)
I LOVE EXERCISE. I LOVE EXERCISE...

 

[lexmelinda]

is this very spicy?

No, it isn't. But very flavorful. I have everybody in my office hooked on thai chicken now because they smell soooooo good when they are cooking!

WATER IS YUMMY! NOT!

Alright if you insist.

 

[punkin413]

You rock! I'm so jealous you're going to Lady and Sons! Eat some butter for me!!!!!

i'll take pictures to torture you guys with! we always plan to go there for lunch so we can go back to the hotel after we eat and just lay there. that's all you can do with all that food in your stomach!!! EVERYTHING there is SO GOOD!!!!!

sorry....not very peep-like of me. i'm smacking my hand in disgust as i type this!

 

[zigzagzerr]

Down 2 lbs this week (out of the 7 I gained at WDW last week) -- I'll have to keep plugging along till the rest are gone, I guess.

Well, I guess I'm post my loss. -8 lbs. But, please remember that I still haven't eaten anything tangiable in a week. (I am by no means advocating not eating, I just can not bring myself to even look at food with out dry heaving.) I'm happy to see the numbers going down... I just didn't want them to be caused by a broken heart.
I still haven't cancelled the trip yet. I just can't- but I know I need to.
Good luck with the scales!

Want your peeps to go beat up this guy?
In all serious, I am so sorry this happened to you. Please lean on us whenever you need.

Heard the heartbeat this AM and found out I have O+ blood. Never knew that! My weight gain for the week is +6 pds!! Better then I thought...with all the fast food I have been eating I thought it would be closer to 10!

How exciting to hear the heartbeat! Very very cool.

 

[MA pigletfan]

...we're going to savannah next thursday and i'm probably going to gain 10 pounds in one sitting at the lady & sons! this is the first time i've gained since i've joined the thread, so i can't complain.

hope everyone has a good friday!!!! i may not be around much due to our dialup internet. i just can't deal with this slow stuff! am i spoiled or what?

Lady & Sons..i am so jealous i just love Paula Dean and her accent..i wonder if she will be there when you go...please take pics so we can all drool and pretend to eat the buttery goodness while chewing our carrots!

 

[spongemommie05]

Down 2 pds (but i have been sick )i am so not thrilled since i have gained like 20 back from the 35 i lost but i just need to get my butt and the rest of my body to the gym and drink water.. that is on my to do list starting next week i have to fit it in somewhere... i hope everyone has good numbers and a great day

 

[majicintheair]

Same weight as last week! Not really happy, but at least it's not a gain. And I'm still feeling good over the 4 from last week. But next week had better be a loss!!! Maybe I should exercise more, diet alone just doesn't seem to do it. Those sit ups hurt though! And honestly, it's been so long since I have seen my stomach look any other way, it might scare me. My stomach is definitly my weak spot. It's not like your legs, which can hang out for the world to see, my stomach has not seen the light of day in, I don't know, maybe a decade??? Honestly, since my first child (who is somehow 15 years old already?) I have not worn a 2 piece, and believe me, those jeans are pulled UP. Not for me the "low rise" pants. I shudder at the thought. Umm, and if i went in public with low riders and my stomach all exposed, I would not be the only one shuddering. Is that sad or TMI? Just being honest. But, I do walk alot and do leg exercises. REALLY! .................................. HOPINGTOBEENGAGED It's hard to try to find the right words when you know someone is hurting. Everything sounds so cliche. BUT, really and truly, this to shall pass. If it was meant to be, it would be. And you may have had to get through this to really get to your next place in life, which I hope will be a happy, calm place. What worked for me in any sad, male, troubled times, (and I know people may not agree) was to NOT think of the good, but to really take a look at the worst times, you know just times when you were really unhappy, and say, I won't feel like that again. You will get through this, and come out better, and more experienced.

 

[celerystalker]

I'm DOWN 2.6!!!!!

Only 7.6 to go to I'm at an even 100 lost!!!!!!!!

And only 54.6 to go for my "goal" weight of 172. I might change it, who knows.

But anyway, think I can get the extra 7.6 off before the trip?
How cool would that be?

 

[HockeyKat]

I am -.4. Not very impressive but better than gaining I guess. Last week will be my last weigh in until Sept 28th.

Work has been nuts today, off to interview someone so this is a quick drive-by. Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!

 

[punkin413]

Lady & Sons..i am so jealous i just love Paula Dean and her accent..i wonder if she will be there when you go...please take pics so we can all drool and pretend to eat the buttery goodness while chewing our carrots!

we go to savannah at least once a year and eat there every time. i've only seen her once, the first time we went back in 2003. this was before she was a big star. she had just gotten her show on food network, i think. she was sooooo sweet and she just gave me a big hug when i told her i loved her show and her cooking. here's a pic. i think i may have posted this on here before, but oh well. that's me with blonde hair!

well, i got the lean cuisine thai chicken and two kashi meals - pesto pasta primavera and lime cilantro shrimp. they all look yummy! i didn't get the southwest chicken because it had black beans and i yack any time i eat beans! i probably won't get to try them though until next week because mom/grandparents are coming this weekend and i'm sure we'll be eating out a lot. must make good choices!!!!!