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

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING!

And is exactly how it looks here today! Gonna be 71 and not a cloud in the sky....a beautiful day for horse racing and football!!!!

KY plays FLA today at 3:30 EST on CBS and ESPN GameDay is here! GO CATS!!!

Great job on the 10's Pakey!

Celery....so proud of you!

Wendy....Glad you reposted those pictures. The transformation is inspiring! And I like the short hair too! What were you doing to lose the weight????

Heather....Hope Joshua feels better!

Monica....Sorry about the new mattress! DH is always getting new mattresses without so much as a consultation with me. Now I like the one we have and he doesn't. Heh.

WAY TO GO ON THE CHALLENGE, EVERYONE!

I counted calories to lose weight. Here's the calorie counting formula that I used in case anyone is interested......

12 (calories) X Goal Weight=Number of calories you should eat per day.
For example 12 calories X a goal weight of 150 = 1800 calories per day. IMHO counting calories is just science and cannot fail if you are writing down everything you eat/drink that has caloric content. If you find that that amount of calories is too little for you then you have two options....weigh more or exercise more. If you are trying to lose a lot of weight, say 100 pounds or more, start with an intermediate goal of 25 or 50.

Even if you're not sure about counting calories, write down everything you eat in the course of a day. You may be surprised at the total!

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!

 

[pigget74]

I have a very acute sense of smell as well. My DH jokes that my sense of smell is like a dogs sense of hearing---we smell and hear things that others have no clue about. Smell is a major trigger of migraines for me---I would have to send it back.

Rebekah is doing great. She is starting to be more awake. She was sleeping most of the day and night. Now she wakes up at around 2 or 3 for a feeding. We are still working on feedings because she would eat at 6 am and then not eat again until around noon because we could not get her awake enough to eat. Then she would not eat again until around 4 for the same reason. But between 6 and 10 pm she might eat 3 times to make up for not eating during the day. The Dr. is ok with it because she is gaining weight. Well now she is awake a little more during the day and at the night feeding she is awake for almost 2 hours . She is also MISS IMPATIENT when it comes to feedings. She is a wiggle worm and can already scoot a little because she wiggles so much. The Dr. made a big deal about how much she wiggled at the 2 week checkup.

Hopefully she will not catch Joshua's stomache bug I am trying to keep everything clean. He has stopped vomiting but now that other end has started which does not affect him as far as energy goes. I am trying to keep him away from her, but I can only do so much.

I can't believe that yours is getting so big and already moving that much. I bet she is a doll. Do you have any new pics to share?

Good luck with the mattress---keep us informed. DH and I need a new one so let me know how you like it after the smell issue has cleared up.

 

[Pakey]

Good morning peeps. We are about to head off to L.A. to visit DS31/wife but I had to log on first to see what everyone was up to this morning. DH is impatient, practically has the car in gear, waiting on me so this is quick (gosh, it's terrible how addicting this place can be).

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Melinda, thanks for the calorie formula. I need to start checking mine but I'm afraid I'll only be able to eat 300 calories a day!!!!!

Monica, good luck with that mattress. I couldn't handle that at all either, not with my allergy and sinus problems.

Everyone else, hopefully you'll have a skinny weekend and will work towards those Thanksgiving goals.

Faith

 

[abish19]

Hi everybody! Sorry I've been out of touch for so long. It's just real life interefering again!

I weighed in this morning b/c I forgot to yesterday. (I'm sure that yesterday morning I was three pounds lighter, too!). I was 186 pounds, which leaves me 6 pounds to lose, permanently, before Thanksgiving. Now THAT would be something to be thankful for!

Love the pictures, UM! What helped you to be successful PN (Pre-Norah?)? You could try the same methods again. I'm just trying to find A method that will work. Any!

I really appreciate the ideas for healthy snacking and eating. I strongly believe that for me, a little bit of effort on eating better (not perfectly, mind you, but better) and exercising more will go a long way.

Have a great weekend!

 

[monymony3471]

Be very quiet.............I'm hunting wabbits.

A very quiet day today.

Well, if you are keeping up with my mattress saga, I went to the store found my mattress and smelled it. No smell on the floor sample. The guy came up to me with a perplexed look on his face and I explained the situation.

He opened up a sealed mattress and had me smell it. PU! It's the way it is and I'm stuck with this mattress that eventually will air out.

So Tim got some fabreeze and we opened our windows and put the ceiling fan on and it's somewhat better. I guess with time it will get better.

The exciting news is I have 3 contractors in the works for my kitchen remodel. Two are coming out tomorrow and another on Wednesday.

Where is my friend Sandy? I hope you are ok.

 

[HockeyKat]

So, DH and I went out and bought a car this weekend... a 2007 Nissan 350Z convertible. So impractical, but so pretty!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

 

[aldisneygrl]

Well, if you are keeping up with my mattress saga, I went to the store found my mattress and smelled it. No smell on the floor sample. The guy came up to me with a perplexed look on his face and I explained the situation.

He opened up a sealed mattress and had me smell it. PU! It's the way it is and I'm stuck with this mattress that eventually will air out.

So Tim got some fabreeze and we opened our windows and put the ceiling fan on and it's somewhat better. I guess with time it will get better.

The exciting news is I have 3 contractors in the works for my kitchen remodel. Two are coming out tomorrow and another on Wednesday.

Where is my friend Sandy? I hope you are ok.

Well, I hope it airs out soon for you. It's a shame that your new mattress has to be so stinky.

Hope you post before and after pictures of your kitchen.

I have been wondering the same thing about Sandy. I have sent her a pm, and she read it but, no response. SANDY WHERE ARE YOU????? Peeps worry ya' know.

So, DH and I went out and bought a car this weekend... a 2007 Nissan 350Z convertible. So impractical, but so pretty!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

How lovely!! That will be so much fun to drive around on beautiful sunny days.

 

[UtahMama]

Ya, I totally miss Sandy! I wonder what's up?
HOW am I supposed to walk on the tread mill without her telling me to?????

I might for get to do crunches!


AnyHoo- It's snowing in Utah today!!!! SOOO pretty and sparkly at night!And Misty is in Vegas right now! I miss her! It's all I can do not to keep calling her and asking her where she is or what she's doing!!! It will be even worse when she is at DisneyLand!!!!!

I can't sleep. Too much caffeine too late! So I'm off to watch the deleted scenes from "Because I said so" WHICH is a fabulous chick flick!

 

[UtahMama]

Ok, so DH went out and purchased a well needed over due mattress for our bed. It's a pillow top. The pillow top stinks! It has this horrible odor to it.

I was in the basement with the kids when it was delivered.

I'll be on the phone tomorrow. The box spring doesn't smell nor does the underside. Just the top.


I swear this is our luck with everything.

EWWWWW! Waiting for a mattress update. I want a ew one too. Mine makes me wake up with an achy lower back. I wonder what the smell was?????

UM- You are beautiful in both of your pictures, but you know what makes you a healthy, strong Mama! I'm a slow loser too, because I feel like I can't swear off of things that I like. I had a friend who was in Overeaters Anonymous, and she vowed (and followed through) on never touching another brownie, chcoclate chip cookie, or mocha frappucino. I'd say I can't live like that, but really, I CHOOSE not to live like that. It means slower weight loss, but right now I'm living a way that I can imagine living with forever; tracking calories, exercising at least 30 minutes three times a week, and drinking my water (I slam 24 oz. when I wake up, before I know what hits me, then 24 at work and 24 when I get home, and more when I exercise). I have a treat when I feel like it, and still am in a healthy BMI. I'm 68 lbs. lower than my highest ever weight, and 18 1/2 lbs. down from 2 years ago, so my 8 1/2 lb. loss since last Thanksgiving is also the victory of keeping off those previously lost lbs. so I think we are in the same boat.

I went to OA twice but I thought it was weird. I wasn't comfortable. I love your thoughts and attitude!

I need little goals. The 5 pound one was perfect for me. Like today at Costco, I was soooo careful not to undo my -1.4. It's weird, but since someone besides me (Aaron) thunk of it, it's like I want to be on board more. I don't want to let anyone else down (even though that's rediculous). When I lost my weight a few years ago, it was so much more mentally EASY! I just said: "ONE pound. I only want to lose ONE pound at a time!" I told myself as long as the scale's number never went up or stayed the same, I would be ok with ANY progress. Even .2 of a pound. It kept me honest with myself. I need to feel deserving to do it again! I've tasted thinness and it really was amazing!

Sorry to blog, but look at the time! Soooo not tired!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Soory kids, I never checked in on Friday. I was a samer!

 

[pixie dust 112]

I lost! My broccoli theory works! (coincidence?) I lost -1.6! which is a mere 3.4 till Thanksgiving! I think a goal of 4 pounds a month after that will be ok. 1 pound a week, people! One would think that is acheivable, riiiiight? You can update me WIDF! Thanks

I loaded up on portion controlled packets of Oatmeal, BUT can easily eat 2, and do! 1 packet barely covers the very bottom of a cereal bowl. And I figure if I only eat one, I'll be HUNGRY in an hour and possibly cheat, so 2 works "grape" till lunch. So I feel like that isn't an excuse, but a wise choice.

I'm proud of myself lately! I feel very blessed to have y'all as friends!



OH!!!! OFF TOPIC- has anyone seen Eventer lately? I done her wrong and NEED to apologize to her because I am a total shmuch!

Also Jeriber! Where are you????

There's so many that are noticibly MIA!

I guess peeps come and go all the time. For whatever reason


WHO has my Recipe Book????? Are we doing that still?

I think we need to kick it in gear so we can have them completed for Christmas!!!!! I have all my pages done and just need to smack them in and mail them off!

Aries, take care of that....

I have your book and Jeriber's too! I have to send them to Aries, but I think she has 4 books still. I think she is holding them hostage. Has anyone actually recieved a ransom note? Wendy, because you are so famous on the DISboards, I was thinking of selling yours on ebay!

Who has my book?

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

Slow day here yesterday because it was SO BEAUTIFUL everywhere I guess!

Faith....Have fun in LA!

Allie....GREAT on the tickets! I would prolly forget and leave them at home if I got them in advance.

Dawn...Can't wait to hear about the wedding!

SANDY
TARA
FIDGE

Check in please!!!

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY!

 

[monymony3471]

Well, I hope it airs out soon for you. It's a shame that your new mattress has to be so stinky.

Hope you post before and after pictures of your kitchen.

I have been wondering the same thing about Sandy. I have sent her a pm, and she read it but, no response. SANDY WHERE ARE YOU????? Peeps worry ya' know.


Thanks for the reminder to take before pictures. I would have totally forgot and would of been bummed about it.

I called her last week and got her voicemail and left a message. I did she her post right after that and then nothing. I just miss her and her inspirations. I'm kinda needing it right now.

How lovely!! That will be so much fun to drive around on beautiful sunny days.

Wendy, because you are so famous on the DISboards, I was thinking of selling yours on ebay!

That is way too funny!!!!!!!!!!!


Just a quick post. My mattress stinks because of the pillow top and the fibers which it is made of. Suppose to go away.

Have a great day!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Ya, I totally miss Sandy! I wonder what's up?
HOW am I supposed to walk on the tread mill without her telling me to?????

I might for get to do crunches!

I can't sleep. Too much caffeine too late! So I'm off to watch the deleted scenes from "Because I said so" WHICH is a fabulous chick flick!

I miss Sandy too! Where IS she???

Wendy, walk. walk. walk! And crunch, crunch, crunch! Do you need a reminder call? I need to get back on the exercise wagon too. Why is it so hard to get going? I don't have a problem once I get going.

And that IS a great movie!

 

[aldisneygrl]

[
Allie....GREAT on the tickets! I would prolly forget and leave them at home if I got them in advance.

Great now I have something else to worry about - forgetting the tickets!

SANDY
TARA
FIDGE

Check in please!!!

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY!

HELLO.....ANYBODY OUT THERE? PLEASE CHECK IN PEEPS!!

Ok, UM, I am going out to do my training for the Jan. 5k. I am on week 6 of the nine week training for the Couch to 5K running plan. Now you need to go and do some sort of exercise for yourself. I am definitely NOT Sandy, but I will try to help you along too.

DD and I are running in a 5K this weekend. I have a feeling we will walk MOST of it, but I just want her to feel the accomplishment of finishing. I want her to be excited about our 5K in AK. She is ALL excited about the trip. I just have to get her up to speed. We have to complete 15 min. miles or we get dragged to the finish line and no medal.

 

[Wonders10]

Another quiet night for the peeps! I'm spending my Sunday night printing loads of study guides and powerpoints for my big Study Guide binder I'm making for my certification exam in January. Very exciting let me tell you.

Ok, about the MIA peeps...I have spotted eventer posting over on a trip report I'm reading (did everyone know mlill changed her screenname? That's where I saw her.) As for Sandy/Eeyore...this is very unlike her I know some of you have spoken to her on the phone before, has anyone called her? Hope everything is A-Ok.

Alright, back to printing notes. Have a great week Peeps! Make smart choices. Think about the Thanksgiving challenge! Turkey Day is only a month away! Yikes! (I think we should have a Christmas challenge too...I know it is tough around the holidays, but maybe it will keep us (me) from gaining almost 10 lbs like they (me) did last Christmas-time.

 

[dance2874]

Mony-hope the stinky mattress issue gets resolved soon. I know the "I cant wait to get a decent mattress' anticipation must have been completely ruined by the stench!

AnyHoo- It's snowing in Utah today!!!! SOOO pretty and sparkly at night!And Misty is in Vegas right now! I miss her! It's all I can do not to keep calling her and asking her where she is or what she's doing!!! It will be even worse when she is at DisneyLand!!!!!

I can't sleep. Too much caffeine too late! So I'm off to watch the deleted scenes from "Because I said so" WHICH is a fabulous chick flick!

SNOW! How pretty!

I love that movie too, so cute and girly. I take myself to the movies about every 2-3 months to see a chick flick. Just me, all alone and I get movie popcorn which I LOVE. That reminds me, I am way overdue for a movie day.

As for Sandy/Eeyore...this is very unlike her I know some of you have spoken to her on the phone before, has anyone called her? Hope everything is A-Ok.

I actually left her a message about a week or so ago and havent heard back from her I hope all is OK! I need to get her address from her to send her something. If anyone has it, can you send me a PM?

 

[monymony3471]

Another quiet night for the peeps! I'm spending my Sunday night printing loads of study guides and powerpoints for my big Study Guide binder I'm making for my certification exam in January. Very exciting let me tell you.

Ok, about the MIA peeps...I have spotted eventer posting over on a trip report I'm reading (did everyone know mlill changed her screenname? That's where I saw her.) As for Sandy/Eeyore...this is very unlike her I know some of you have spoken to her on the phone before, has anyone called her? Hope everything is A-Ok.

Alright, back to printing notes. Have a great week Peeps! Make smart choices. Think about the Thanksgiving challenge! Turkey Day is only a month away! Yikes! (I think we should have a Christmas challenge too...I know it is tough around the holidays, but maybe it will keep us (me) from gaining almost 10 lbs like they (me) did last Christmas-time.

I have called and tried again. I hope she returns my call. Now I will just send prayers.

Well I started my walking and took the whole family with me. My goal is to do it every night until it gets too cold. Then I will just walk with a neighbor or friend.

So, my new thing is a walk every night. What's yours? What's gonna be your new good for you change? Put here so you stick to it.

Have a good night.

 

[aldisneygrl]

I have called and tried again. I hope she returns my call. Now I will just send prayers.

Well I started my walking and took the whole family with me. My goal is to do it every night until it gets too cold. Then I will just walk with a neighbor or friend.

So, my new thing is a walk every night. What's yours? What's gonna be your new good for you change? Put here so you stick to it.

Have a good night.

I just looked at her profile and it said that she was on today, so Sandy come out of hiding!!! Seriously, we miss you, so stop lurking, and come post. Funny coming from the girl who took the whole summer off from the DIS.

My new thing is running. I am doing the Couch to 5K running plan. I started week six today. I hope to run most of the 5K in Animal Kingdom in Jan. It is really helping with the weight loss too. It is coming off much faster than when I just walked.

 

[punkin413]

well, i'm home. i'm tired. the wedding was wonderful and the weather was perfect! i'm posting pics and more details on my pre-TR and i'll give you guys the link as soon as i'm done. don't want to have to post it twice (unless you guys want me to)!

I can't officially contribute to the weigh in because my running weight is on my other computer -
but I'm at 214!!! which is a total of 105 lost. and the smallest I've been since I was like in 3rd grade.

congrats! that's awesome!

Dawn...I'm sure you're gone already but have a great trip. Hope you have some pics for us when you get back!

Hope you have a great time Punkin, although I am sure you are gone now. I cant wait to see pics. You always take some fun ones.

thanks! and see above about the pics.....you know it!

Ok, so DH went out and purchased a well needed over due mattress for our bed. It's a pillow top. The pillow top stinks! It has this horrible odor to it.

hope your stinky mattress is airing out. did you get that stuff that resists stains put on it? just wondering. i had my wedding dress stain-proofed and when i got it home and unzipped the bag it smelled like FISH!!! we had to hang it from a windowsill and i took dryer sheets and tucked them into every crease of my dress that i could! by my wedding day (a week later) it was fine.

OH BTW, I JUST GOT MY SIX DAY HOPPERS IN THE MAIL FOR OUR JAN. TRIP!!!! Sorry, I just had to share my excitement with my peeps!

how exciting!!!! isn't that the best feeling?

I am up with a sick one. Joshua woke up at midnight vomiting I feel bad for him. Hopefully it is quick.

hope he's feeling better!

So, DH and I went out and bought a car this weekend... a 2007 Nissan 350Z convertible. So impractical, but so pretty!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

fun! convertibles are sooooooooo much fun. we kept ray's even though the air is out on it because it's so nice to have the option of going out with the top down on a nice fall/spring day!

SANDY
TARA
FIDGE

Check in please!!!

i wanted to let everyone know that tara is still alive! she e-mailed me the other day about our DVC points transaction AND she let me know what she's having. i won't spoil her surprise here.....but i will tell her that the peeps are asking about her! maybe she will drop by and say hello!