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

[abish19]

Well, I'm not happy about this, but I'm up 2.4 pounds this week. Right back to my original starting weight! I'm at least doing very well with the exercise...lots of walking (training for WDW!) and some weight training. However, I KNOW I'm taking in way more calories than I can possibly burn. I have the same problem some others have mentioned: depending on when I weigh in I can fluctuate 4-5 pounds in a day.

Plus, this is the busiest weekend ever (church responsibilities!) and I have an old friend coming to visit. Add to that my lovely new cold and I'm ready to spit nails.

Love and prayers to Sandy and Ryan the Brave...keep us posted.

And remember - at least we're still TRYING! Two steps forward, one step back, you're still moving ahead. And that's the main thing.

 

[dance2874]

OK...

WHERE IS EVERYBODY>>

is the dis down, and only I can get on??

Melinda can we switch dd? Can she pretend to be dd name? No one will know??

*sigh... dd has locked herself in the bathroom, screaming like a devil child, she is NOT now or EVER getting on a plane, and she will scream so loud that not only will they NOT allow HER on the plane, they will KICK you two off too - dont think I cant do it mom...

welcome to my world.

sorta...

its worse than what it seems

My gosh...sorry she is being so difficult when you are TRYING to do something super fun with her! have you tried talking ot the Dr about giving her something for her nerves?

My cousin in Peoria, let go, and went to Heavan last night. I havent talked to her sisters yet... praying for peace. Its been a hard road for them... they dont think they'll have a funeral, she was really bad off... just so sad.

Sorry about your cousin. Sounds like she is in a better place now though.

 

[MJMouse]

DD2- my cuddle bug! Big middle schooler. Keeping up with her sister- dancing alot- and got invited to join the math team at school- What exactly does a math team do?

They compete in Mathlete competitions, of course. (I am SOOOO not kidding by the way -- and I plead the 5th as to how I know this... )

 

[HockeyKat]

Well, I'm not happy about this, but I'm up 2.4 pounds this week. Right back to my original starting weight! I'm at least doing very well with the exercise...lots of walking (training for WDW!) and some weight training. However, I KNOW I'm taking in way more calories than I can possibly burn. I have the same problem some others have mentioned: depending on when I weigh in I can fluctuate 4-5 pounds in a day.

Plus, this is the busiest weekend ever (church responsibilities!) and I have an old friend coming to visit. Add to that my lovely new cold and I'm ready to spit nails.

Love and prayers to Sandy and Ryan the Brave...keep us posted.

And remember - at least we're still TRYING! Two steps forward, one step back, you're still moving ahead. And that's the main thing.

Abish, you made my day. Sometimes it helps so much to know that we aren't doing this alone, and I love the two steps forward one step back thing Thanks!

 

[monymony3471]

I had such a rude awakening today.

Remember when I posted about finding a real nice daycare lady for my parents to use while I am on maternity leave?

None of my clients who went to her are returning. I am devistated. 4 full timers not returning.

They were the "meat" of my business. Plus I lost 2 other full timers due to them going into full day kindergarten. But I knew my daughter was replacing one of them and one of those clients mentioned above just had a baby who I was counting on getting. Not now.

I got about a dozen phone calls while on leave for daycare and I told them there weren't any openings. Had I known this was going to happen I would have dealt with those calls much differently.

Then 2 weeks ago DH had meetings and they were told their jobs were being fazed out and the new jobs they were creating, everyone would have to apply for and it would be an open posting company wide. Now it's a wait and see if he has a job or not and no one is giving out any information.

His company just bought out another company and the changes they are making are with his company and not the company that was purchased.

It's just been frustrating.

 

[pigget74]

I had such a rude awakening today.

Remember when I posted about finding a real nice daycare lady for my parents to use while I am on maternity leave?

None of my clients who went to her are returning. I am devistated. 4 full timers not returning.

They were the "meat" of my business. Plus I lost 2 other full timers due to them going into full day kindergarten. But I knew my daughter was replacing one of them and one of those clients mentioned above just had a baby who I was counting on getting. Not now.

I got about a dozen phone calls while on leave for daycare and I told them there weren't any openings. Had I known this was going to happen I would have dealt with those calls much differently.

Then 2 weeks ago DH had meetings and they were told their jobs were being fazed out and the new jobs they were creating, everyone would have to apply for and it would be an open posting company wide. Now it's a wait and see if he has a job or not and no one is giving out any information.

His company just bought out another company and the changes they are making are with his company and not the company that was purchased.

It's just been frustrating.

Wow!!! I am sooo sorry that this is happening to you. Are any of them coming back? Do you have the numbers of the people that called during leave?

 

[ThinkTink75]

I had such a rude awakening today.

Remember when I posted about finding a real nice daycare lady for my parents to use while I am on maternity leave?

None of my clients who went to her are returning. I am devistated. 4 full timers not returning.

They were the "meat" of my business. Plus I lost 2 other full timers due to them going into full day kindergarten. But I knew my daughter was replacing one of them and one of those clients mentioned above just had a baby who I was counting on getting. Not now.

I got about a dozen phone calls while on leave for daycare and I told them there weren't any openings. Had I known this was going to happen I would have dealt with those calls much differently.

Then 2 weeks ago DH had meetings and they were told their jobs were being fazed out and the new jobs they were creating, everyone would have to apply for and it would be an open posting company wide. Now it's a wait and see if he has a job or not and no one is giving out any information.

His company just bought out another company and the changes they are making are with his company and not the company that was purchased.

It's just been frustrating.

I know how you feel. Try not to dwell and have faith. Its so difficult to not be nervous without concrete evidence of the future but I have to say... my mom once told me that I shouldn't stress out because everything always works out the way it should in the end. I like to think that myself and just try trudge on through!


And as for wiegh-ins -2
Yeah! its my first wiegh-in for a while and I was so happy!

 

[UtahMama]

Wendy...Just have to tell you we had a Peep Meet in my dreams last night!!! It seems we met up on Main St in WDW!! And we were both Skinny Minnies!!! Now, that's the kind of dreams I like to have, since I can't come to the REAL Peep Meet!!! (Funny what our subconscience does.)

Glad to be in THAT dream! But, I'm still sorta fatty-Patty.

Will you be there in Sept? Sorry to not refer to the list, but I'm lazy.

 

[majicintheair]

-2pounds I am glad to see that, because last week I was a samer. My total loss right now is 10 pounds BUT.... I leave for Walt Disney in 6 days for free dining, so this seems pointless. Luckily we will only be there for 3 days, so hopefully I won't gain it all back at once. But it is hard to stay motivated sometimes when life keeps getting in the way. Good luck to everyone this week. It's baby steps sometimes with this dieting, but imagine where we would be if we didn't even try dieting at all. At least we're aware of our mistakes and not so good decisions. All you can do when you fall off the wagon is climb back up on it. Don't beat yourself up over falling off. Just try, try again. Even if we lose-gain-lose-gain at least we are still losing!! And not just gaining. (I don't really want to post this, but I will) Sometimes I feel like dieting is a little like a 12 step program for food addiction. It is hard. I like to eat. But... when you eat healthy and take care of yourself it makes you feel better in so many ways. And that's why I keep trying. Failing, and trying again. If at first you don't succeed...... Right?

 

[HockeyKat]

-2pounds I am glad to see that, because last week I was a samer. My total loss right now is 10 pounds BUT.... I leave for Walt Disney in 6 days for free dining, so this seems pointless. Luckily we will only be there for 3 days, so hopefully I won't gain it all back at once. But it is hard to stay motivated sometimes when life keeps getting in the way. Good luck to everyone this week. It's baby steps sometimes with this dieting, but imagine where we would be if we didn't even try dieting at all. At least we're aware of our mistakes and not so good decisions. All you can do when you fall off the wagon is climb back up on it. Don't beat yourself up over falling off. Just try, try again. Even if we lose-gain-lose-gain at least we are still losing!! And not just gaining. (I don't really want to post this, but I will) Sometimes I feel like dieting is a little like a 12 step program for food addiction. It is hard. I like to eat. But... when you eat healthy and take care of yourself it makes you feel better in so many ways. And that's why I keep trying. Failing, and trying again. If at first you don't succeed...... Right?

I definitely think it is a 12-step program. I am absolutely addicted to food. And yes, eating healthy and taking care of myself makes me feel fabulous... but that isn't always enough to break the food addiction. Or to resist life, temptation, the social interaction that comes with food...

Mony so sorry to hear about you and your DH's job issues.

 

[winkers]

Monica, I'm so sorry about your crappy day! I guess you're proof positive of "when it rains it pours". Here's a

 

[dance2874]

I had such a rude awakening today.

Remember when I posted about finding a real nice daycare lady for my parents to use while I am on maternity leave?

None of my clients who went to her are returning. I am devistated. 4 full timers not returning.

They were the "meat" of my business. Plus I lost 2 other full timers due to them going into full day kindergarten. But I knew my daughter was replacing one of them and one of those clients mentioned above just had a baby who I was counting on getting. Not now.

I got about a dozen phone calls while on leave for daycare and I told them there weren't any openings. Had I known this was going to happen I would have dealt with those calls much differently.

Then 2 weeks ago DH had meetings and they were told their jobs were being fazed out and the new jobs they were creating, everyone would have to apply for and it would be an open posting company wide. Now it's a wait and see if he has a job or not and no one is giving out any information.

His company just bought out another company and the changes they are making are with his company and not the company that was purchased.

It's just been frustrating.

That really stinks. I know firsthand how bad that stinks actually. I finally feel pretty good about the kids I have here with me but it was rocky for a while this summer. I cant believe those clients did that to you! Try to remain as calm as you can and not panic too much...easier said than done considering the situation with your DH's job I know. I am sure you will get some new kiddos in there and it will be better than you can imagine right now. I know for me, that was the case for sure. I am much better off with the familes I have now than the ones I was so upset about losing a few months ago!

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Sympathy, dwheatl, on your little visitor. But . . . take it from me - enjoy your pre-hotflash days if you haven't experienced that yet.

Hugs to Sandy, Monica, Sparkie and anyone else in need.

So, Wisconsin, are you overlapping with any of us while you're at Disney? Only six days away? - WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

NOT a Food Day!!!! RUN!!!!

Next time celebrate with strippers (how appropriate for the workplace!) or interpretive dance or playing a mean game of Catch Phrase

I always hate that too, but your veggies will be a great choice!

You are too funny!

I did have my veggies. Someone brought fruit and yogurt, and the person who brought angel food cake brought 2 kinds of icing, and we could ice it ourselves, so I got to see the calories and determine how much icing to put on it! Sweet!

I had such a rude awakening today.

Remember when I posted about finding a real nice daycare lady for my parents to use while I am on maternity leave?

None of my clients who went to her are returning. I am devistated. 4 full timers not returning.

They were the "meat" of my business. Plus I lost 2 other full timers due to them going into full day kindergarten. But I knew my daughter was replacing one of them and one of those clients mentioned above just had a baby who I was counting on getting. Not now.

I got about a dozen phone calls while on leave for daycare and I told them there weren't any openings. Had I known this was going to happen I would have dealt with those calls much differently.

Then 2 weeks ago DH had meetings and they were told their jobs were being fazed out and the new jobs they were creating, everyone would have to apply for and it would be an open posting company wide. Now it's a wait and see if he has a job or not and no one is giving out any information.

His company just bought out another company and the changes they are making are with his company and not the company that was purchased.

It's just been frustrating.

for you! I don't know what to day. Just hugs, and I'll be thinking of you and praying.

 

[Wonders10]

Hey Peeps,

I've come to an epiphany. I want to be a peep again. A real peep not just one that posts about everything except trying to lose weight. I'm sort of kind of in a routine with my internship and school - still stressful, but I'm getting accustomed to it...make sense? I actually have time in my schedule to exercise before work...and technically I don't really have to get up super early to do so either. Another plus for me, a girl who loves her sleep. I'm busy during the day so snacking isn't a huge deal. Plus this time of year just means that the holidays are getting closer which means halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas = lots of food! I want to be getting smaller and not let this time of year sabotage myself. I'm starting Monday which gives me 2 days to think of good for me breakfasts, lunches and snacks. And I'm weighing myself tomorrow so that I can be ready for next weigh in.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm babysitting DNiece and DNephew tomorrow during the day...will probably hang out in the pool. Then, I'm going to squeeze in some relaxing in between writing reports and working on school stuff.

 

[abish19]

Just a quick post tonight...

I was watching "What Not To Wear" on TLC and thinking, "I could never be a success on this program. Nothing fits me. I look like a sausage stuffed in a casing if I wear things that are "fitting," and relaxed-fit clothing makes me look like I'm wearing a really bad muu-muu. If only I was 30/40 pounds thinner..."

Then I got up to get a drink of water (slosh, slosh) and looked down: I was wearing my husband's XXL "Vote For Pedro" t-shirt and a pair of his pajama pants - a blue plaid with Goofy on the pocket. I guess I'm not making much of an effort, at least at night when (almost) no one sees me!

Of course, if I lost even 15 pounds everything I own would fit me and I wouldn't be forced to spend money (that would be better spent at WDW!) to purchase new, larger clothing.

Is it even possible to lose weight? I love food. I eat when bored, I eat when tired (hoping that the food will give me a little energy), I eat when there is anything at all to eat, even when it makes me slightly sick.

I know that if I'm successful, it will be because:
1. I have all of you to encourage me, and
2. Because I can listen to the Dis Unplugged Podcast while I walk my little town. That's motivating!

Monica, I'm really sorry about your situation. I used to teach piano lessons, and I'm trying to get back into it now, but of course all of my old students have moved on...too bad that your former clients treated you that way. If there was something they "preferred" about their new, temporary day care situation they should have at least given you the opportunity to adjust for that. Then your hubby's job on top of that! Things WILL look up - you have all the Peeps "attracting" positive things for you!

 

[AnnNan]

I'm claiming a 5 pound loss this week - though I've actually been trying to decide whether to count it for several weeks now. It has stayed gone consistently enough to say I've really lost it.

OK< I'm going to have a couple more hours of a pity party... mainly because of cousin Kathy, I'm weakened, and so the tears come- I read one of your posts... and I cry!!I'm not doing this alone!!

So sorry about your cousin...

I had such a rude awakening today.

Remember when I posted about finding a real nice daycare lady for my parents to use while I am on maternity leave?

None of my clients who went to her are returning. I am devistated. 4 full timers not returning.

They were the "meat" of my business. Plus I lost 2 other full timers due to them going into full day kindergarten. But I knew my daughter was replacing one of them and one of those clients mentioned above just had a baby who I was counting on getting. Not now.

I got about a dozen phone calls while on leave for daycare and I told them there weren't any openings. Had I known this was going to happen I would have dealt with those calls much differently.

Then 2 weeks ago DH had meetings and they were told their jobs were being fazed out and the new jobs they were creating, everyone would have to apply for and it would be an open posting company wide. Now it's a wait and see if he has a job or not and no one is giving out any information.

His company just bought out another company and the changes they are making are with his company and not the company that was purchased.

It's just been frustrating.

Ouch! I'm so sorry, but I'm sure it will turn around for you!

Have a good weekend everybody!

 

[UtahMama]

I had such a rude awakening today.

Remember when I posted about finding a real nice daycare lady for my parents to use while I am on maternity leave?

None of my clients who went to her are returning. I am devistated. 4 full timers not returning.

They were the "meat" of my business. Plus I lost 2 other full timers due to them going into full day kindergarten. But I knew my daughter was replacing one of them and one of those clients mentioned above just had a baby who I was counting on getting. Not now.

I got about a dozen phone calls while on leave for daycare and I told them there weren't any openings. Had I known this was going to happen I would have dealt with those calls much differently.

Then 2 weeks ago DH had meetings and they were told their jobs were being fazed out and the new jobs they were creating, everyone would have to apply for and it would be an open posting company wide. Now it's a wait and see if he has a job or not and no one is giving out any information.

His company just bought out another company and the changes they are making are with his company and not the company that was purchased.

It's just been frustrating.

Monica!!!! So sorry! More daycare buddies coming your way! I've only got 2 FT because Pooh Girl's mama just had a baby. I'm hurting too! I promise you'll get more. Spread he word to neighbors and church friends etc.

I've gotten in the habit of having a "waiting List" for when I think I'm full in case someone bails on me. On the phone I say, "Sorry I don't have any openings right now, but I'd be happy to put you on my waiting list and give you a call if I get any openings" For some reason, that darn waiting list AND raising my fee made me more desirable! Isn't that a hoot? You do NOT want the mama who is shopping around for the cheapest daycare.

Perfect timing with your dh's company huh? We'll remember you in our prayers! We're eating ramen noodles alot to save $$$ till after our lovely WDW vacation. Which there's NO way we can afford next year!

 

[UtahMama]

Hey Peeps,

I've come to an epiphany. I want to be a peep again. A real peep not just one that posts about everything except trying to lose weight. I'm sort of kind of in a routine with my internship and school - still stressful, but I'm getting accustomed to it...make sense? I actually have time in my schedule to exercise before work...and technically I don't really have to get up super early to do so either. Another plus for me, a girl who loves her sleep. I'm busy during the day so snacking isn't a huge deal. Plus this time of year just means that the holidays are getting closer which means halloween, thanksgiving and Christmas = lots of food! I want to be getting smaller and not let this time of year sabotage myself. I'm starting Monday which gives me 2 days to think of good for me breakfasts, lunches and snacks. And I'm weighing myself tomorrow so that I can be ready for next weigh in.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm babysitting DNiece and DNephew tomorrow during the day...will probably hang out in the pool. Then, I'm going to squeeze in some relaxing in between writing reports and working on school stuff.

I'm so happy Shannon! Me too!


Glad to have you back as a full time Peep.

Speaking of thaaaat. I had this nice mild fish with lemon and spray butter and pepper with a little veggies and rice for dinner. I was really satisfied and happy. THEN just now, I ate a BAG OF CHEETOS!!!!! Let's look at this almost 3 ounce bag's nutrition information together, shall we Peeps?

Oh. it serves THREE. Hugging great. 160 calories x 3 is 480.

29 grams of FAT. Really good thing I'm out of alli or I'd be in big trouble.

And a LONG list of ingredients that I can not pronounce. I think hertofore Cheetos should be named Orange Death!

What would YOU do? Consider it Breakfast for tomorrow (I do that sometimes!!!). Get on the treadmill for 2 hours? Forget about it and start fresh with breakfast tomorrow and never allow Cheetos or other junk in your house cuz you are a warrior?


Ok, thanks for listening, everyone!

 

[UtahMama]

HEY!!!! Sorry to be a thread hog again- BUT It's at 25.4 total!!! YAYYYY!

Hopefully that orange-death damage won't be too much!