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

[Pakey]

pakey - you have such a good outlook on life! i need some advice from you. we just got news that our across-the-street neighbor, who is also a friend of ours, found a bump on his tongue and after a biopsy they know it's cancer. he's going to emory hospital in atlanta on january 3rd to see what treatment options he's going to have and how extreme it is. i know there's really no magic words we can say to comfort him, but i know you've been through this......does anything stick out in your mind that made you feel better when you first found out? i just feel so bad for him. they've got two young kids (5 and 2) and i think he's only like 32 or so.

Dawn, I didn't have a good outlook on life before cancer. It's all part of the "AC Faith" as opposed to the "BC Faith" (after-cancer and before-cancer). This is what my family and friends refer to now, as if there were two different people, not one who just changed a great deal!!!!!

When I first found out, nothing really sticks in my mind. It was such a shock and DH and I were pretty "numb" for awhile, at least until after treatment plans had been spelled out, I was given "odds" and I knew what my plan was going to be.

What really stands out for me is food (yes, I am a peep). The dishes that were given to us. It was so hard to just function for awhile, the everyday things we have to do in life seemed like such a burden. So for us, (and DH would definitely agree), it was the plate of cookies, the casseroles, sometimes a container of soup, etc that were randomnly delivered to our house with a sticky tag that said "thinking of you". It wasn't everyday and except for my mother's deliveries, it wasn't complete meals or anything, it was just a plate of something--as if they were making it for themselves and made a little extra for us. It was so helpful and appreciated and it did speak volumes. Funny, I didn't eat much of it as I didn't feel well but I appreciated it as it helped out my family a bit.

I will say a prayer for your neighbor. It's tough to go through this anytime but through the holidays is especially tough as you have to put on the happy face for your family. I chose last year not to tell our kids until after the holidays but then they told me that they knew something was wrong--my attitude was off or something. I'm sure your neighbor is feeling that way too.

 

[pigget74]

pakey - you have such a good outlook on life! i need some advice from you. we just got news that our across-the-street neighbor, who is also a friend of ours, found a bump on his tongue and after a biopsy they know it's cancer. he's going to emory hospital in atlanta on january 3rd to see what treatment options he's going to have and how extreme it is. i know there's really no magic words we can say to comfort him, but i know you've been through this......does anything stick out in your mind that made you feel better when you first found out? i just feel so bad for him. they've got two young kids (5 and 2) and i think he's only like 32 or so.

I will be thinking of your enighbor as well.

 

[DisneyLaura]

If we were doing a Diet Tip of the Day, I would contribute this:

DON'T eat dried apricots by the handful unless you want to spend some serious time on the toilet!!!!QUOTE]

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LOVE IT

get this. anna wants to take her "regulars" out to dinner tonight after gym class. so we're going to eat mexican. makes sense to gorge yourself with chips and salsa after a good workout, right???

Makes perfect sense to me

Just was updated on Christi----she seems to be doing much better today. We have never gotten the official results of the PET. Last night out of the blue she decided to call her husband and just chit chat. She went form beng lethargic and not doing anything to having energy and wanting to talk. I have no clue what all this means but I do believe in the power of prayer. I continue to pray for a miracle.Heather

She's in my prayers. Thanks for the update.

Hi all,

I haven't been on the boards much because I've been trying to "take it easy" as my doctor has instructed.

Anyway, thank you very much for all of the birthday wishes. I really wasn't able to do much, but my SO and I did go out to PF Changs for dinner so that was nice. Of course, not as nice as being at "the World" this week would have been, but it was still nice. (can you tell I'm still bitter about having to cancel my trip?? )

I got some of the blood test results from the hospital back from my doc, and he wants to do them over and add some additional testing. As it stands right now, he says that he believes there is "something" autoimmune going on, looking at my blood work, but he wants to do the additional testing to get a clearer picture. He has mentioned Lupus a couple times, so I really don't know.

So, I guess I'm still in need of prayers and pixie dust from those of you that can spare it. I will be home from work for another week or so, and then I MAY be able to head back to work, depending on how much I've improved.

Anyway, thanks again Peeps for the well wishes. I will keep you guys posted. Hope everyone is having a great day.

Glad you were able to update for us. You will be thought of.

Thanks, Dawn!!

Here is the picture we got with Santa last night. Needless to say the baby was not feeling love for the big guy. Sorry this is so huge. Any suggestions...?

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I love it. My DS is 8 and still won't sit with Santa. I'm like "dude he's the guy that brings you stuff, I would sit on his lap"

Well peeps, I have been away for two days and whew a had to read a lot. Melinda my kids have one more day (friday) and then they will be off until Jan 2, that could be good and bad. Well have a good night I probably won't be on until tomorrow morning for the weigh in.

Laura

 

[dance2874]

Hi all,

I haven't been on the boards much because I've been trying to "take it easy" as my doctor has instructed.

Good to see you! Hang in there....I hope you can reschedule your trip for very soon.

Thanks, Dawn!!

Here is the picture we got with Santa last night. Needless to say the baby was not feeling love for the big guy. Sorry this is so huge. Any suggestions...?

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OMG, I love that pic. I love how one is all happy and waving and the other is just not feeling the love! Too funny.

 

[monymony3471]

bird: That's a great lookin' Santa.

UM: Hope you don't lose power. I'd hate to dis without you.

Thanks everyone. I love my kitchen. Did I say that today?

 

[UtahMama]

Thanks, Dawn!!

Here is the picture we got with Santa last night. Needless to say the baby was not feeling love for the big guy. Sorry this is so huge. Any suggestions...?

Oh How CUTE!
That is a keeper, I'd say!



ACK! A Peep Emergency is underfoot!!!!!

One of my daycare mamas just presented me with one of those huge Ferrero Rocher chocolate thingies! I think I'll re-gift it to a skinny neighbor

It's just sitting there!

Mocking.

Eh, never mind. I know I shouldn't and I've been good all week...so crisis averted.

BIG STORM brewing! It's hailing mighty crazy right now and the lightening is freaking out my dogs who are now huddled in the laundry room (smelling like DOGS). I've been taking progressive pictures because I could actually SEE the clouds rolling in. COOL!

 

[monymony3471]

we got a summer storm like that and the clouds were green and rolling.

got so dark in the middle of the day, very wicked. Several tornados that day and that's rare for here.

 

[dance2874]

Cookie update for Dawn...ok I substituted regular chocolate chips and marachino cherries because I am not a fan of white chocolate or candied cherries. They are so good! YUM! Thanks for sharing the recipe, even if I did change it up a bit it was a good starting point.

 

[HockeyKat]

Tia, thanks for the update. Thinking of you.

I took the lazy route for our holiday "fest" tomorrow and didn't make anything, even though Dawn's cookies looked like a good thought.

I was proud of myself today... worked late (8PM) and went to the gym after work anyhow.

 

[dwheatl]

I'm just catching up even though I'm sleep-deprived and should be in bed.
Hi TIA. Sorry I missed your b-day. You're in my prayers for improved health.

Dweatl- That is pretty much the funniest darn thing I've ever seen! Tell me this, did the old lady say anything like "WOOOOO" or "WEEEEE" or "TA DAH!" when she lifted up her Santa skirt? I picture it getting tangled up in her hair due to her diminished mobility and then finally, climactically, making it over her head..."SUPERSTAR!"

My friend Sue (the dark-haired lady in the picture) and I were hysterical. Mrs. Claus reached down fumbling at her skirt, and we were both thinking "OMG, what is she doing?" then up it goes and we're ready to throw ourselves on her to block the flashing in front of the kids, but then there was Santa. The kids LOVED it!

Thanks, Dawn!!

Here is the picture we got with Santa last night. Needless to say the baby was not feeling love for the big guy. Sorry this is so huge. Any suggestions...?

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That is too funny. DS was always happy with Santa, and DD was not. We always just told the photography elf, "Just take the picture already!"

Dance, sorry about the teeth. No advice here, just pixie dust.

My bro is still in the hospital, but the drs. say it went well. Thanks for all the prayers.

I don't want to weigh in tomorrow. what can I say about a week where my main course for TWO dinners was marshmallows in caramel fondue? It doesn't look good on the weight front.

OK, happy Friday before Christmas, everyone. I'll try to get on tomorrow, and maybe even post my weight

 

[pixie dust 112]

I have no time to catch up on this thread! So dang busy. Work has been crazy. I usually have 2 night meetins a month for work. In the past 3 weeks I've had 9 nights of night meetings! and each of those weeks one of my nights off I've had a concert! (But I do love the kids concerts, they are relaxation for me) Luckily I knew the meetings and concerts were scheduled so I have had all my Christmas shopping done for a while. Tree went up a few weeks ago. But nothing else is done! The house is a disaster of messiness and clutter and dust! I have tons more decorating to do! All the wrapping to do too! So any way bottem line is I haven't caught up, so I'll post a generic wishing Pixie Dust and Prayers to all who need them! Willpower to each and everyone of us through this holiday season! I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! Great big s and to all my disappearing peeps.

I'm -1this week and am thrilled! I really thought this week would be a gain as I've been the queen of fast food and even had a few non diet sodas for the caffeine and sugar to keep me going through all the night meeting!

 

[monymony3471]

Hey everyone.

I am a horrible peep.

I am not doing anything to lose weight at the moment.

I know it was obvious.

Zach and I promised each other we'd diet right after christmas.

We are staying home this year anyways, so all those temptations will be out of reach.

Hope you all have a good weigh in.

Aaron: the furniture is made by Rockford. That's all I know.

 

[DisneyLaura]

I don't want to weigh in tomorrow. what can I say about a week where my main course for TWO dinners was marshmallows in caramel fondue? It doesn't look good on the weight front.

OK, happy Friday before Christmas, everyone. I'll try to get on tomorrow, and maybe even post my weight

Oh marshmallows and caramel fondue, sounds yummy

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! Great big s and to all my disappearing peeps.

I'm -1this week and am thrilled! I really thought this week would be a gain as I've been the queen of fast food and even had a few non diet sodas for the caffeine and sugar to keep me going through all the night meeting!

Same to you and congrats on the loss. I hear ya on the fast food, I've been doing that all week for lunch because I have been out shopping.

Hey everyone.

I am a horrible peep.

I am not doing anything to lose weight at the moment.

Don't worry I have been not so good too. It's this time of year that bad. Always out instead of home to make good choices. I'm right with ya. I'm really getting in business after the holidays that's for sure.

Well peeps, I lost .2 lb. Not much but glad anyway. Christmas is hard with all the cookies and such. Not that I'm a big sweet eater but if they're there I eat them.

Laura

 

[mousehouselover]

Not quite a flyby as I actually did a bit of reading last night before bed.

Danielle~ I must have missed that granny last year. It's hysterical!

Dance~ Ouch on the teeth. I've had problems with my wisdom teeth and have put off getting them out for almost 12 yrs. They doen't bother me all the time though. I'm training to do our office admin's job right now so she can get her's taken out in a few weeks.

UM~ I hope the storms aren't too bad on y'all. I don't think I've posted since your fire; glad everyone is ok!

Sandy~ Keep at it girl! You can do it!

Monica~ What a transformation in the kitchen. I can see why you love it.

Tia~ I'm sorry about your illness and mised trip. I hope the docs can figure out what's wrong and help you feel better so you can reschedule soon. Happy belated Birthday.

I know I'm forgetting people....... prayers and pixie dust to every one I missed.

I've been so crazy busy. Between work, taking care of the kids and house and spending time with our friends, I don't know if I'm coming or going some days. The really cool thing about our friends is they are huge Disney fans!! and we have several other common interests. Their son is 6 and likes spending time with our kids so they let my crew babysit to earn spending money for our trip in May.

On the health/weight front; I've regained half the weight I lost this year........ I didn't think I was eating poorly but the scale doesn't lie. I got a diet from my bosses wife, who's a nurse; and I tried it this week. It worked!! I lost 5.1 lbs!!! I was skeptical at first because it's a pretty restrictive plan but when I looked closely, it's not top bad. It's light on carbs and dairy but it's a bit of protein every meal and you get 2 fruits and 4 veggies everyday. I had a hard time one of the days and was really hungry but I made it through.

I've got to scoot, I have to take my Dsis to the mechanics.

 

[punkin413]

well, i'm a samer this week. very disappointing. but i'm looking at it this way: i'm maintaining which is better than MOST people can say at this time of year! it's very hard for me to deal with not reaching a goal. but i'm trying to take it easy on myself and not smack myself in the head too much over it. my new year's resolution last year was to weigh 130 pounds by december 31, 2007. i'm at 133. considering i started at 162 is not too shabby. BUT THOSE LAST FEW POUNDS ARE REALLY MAKING ME MAD!!!!

Dawn, I didn't have a good outlook on life before cancer. It's all part of the "AC Faith" as opposed to the "BC Faith" (after-cancer and before-cancer). This is what my family and friends refer to now, as if there were two different people, not one who just changed a great deal!!!!!

When I first found out, nothing really sticks in my mind. It was such a shock and DH and I were pretty "numb" for awhile, at least until after treatment plans had been spelled out, I was given "odds" and I knew what my plan was going to be.

What really stands out for me is food (yes, I am a peep). The dishes that were given to us. It was so hard to just function for awhile, the everyday things we have to do in life seemed like such a burden. So for us, (and DH would definitely agree), it was the plate of cookies, the casseroles, sometimes a container of soup, etc that were randomnly delivered to our house with a sticky tag that said "thinking of you". It wasn't everyday and except for my mother's deliveries, it wasn't complete meals or anything, it was just a plate of something--as if they were making it for themselves and made a little extra for us. It was so helpful and appreciated and it did speak volumes. Funny, I didn't eat much of it as I didn't feel well but I appreciated it as it helped out my family a bit.

I will say a prayer for your neighbor. It's tough to go through this anytime but through the holidays is especially tough as you have to put on the happy face for your family. I chose last year not to tell our kids until after the holidays but then they told me that they knew something was wrong--my attitude was off or something. I'm sure your neighbor is feeling that way too.

thanks so much for all this advice. i really appreciate it. i called amber (his wife) yesterday and talked to her. she seemed okay.....as good as can be expected right now. she said the hardest part is not knowing what their facing yet....just as you said.

and everyone else, thanks for your thoughts and prayers for him. i'm sure they'll appreciate them......i know i do!

Cookie update for Dawn...ok I substituted regular chocolate chips and marachino cherries because I am not a fan of white chocolate or candied cherries. They are so good! YUM! Thanks for sharing the recipe, even if I did change it up a bit it was a good starting point.

glad i could help! i'm making mine either saturday or sunday.

I took the lazy route for our holiday "fest" tomorrow and didn't make anything, even though Dawn's cookies looked like a good thought.

it's the holidays. you're entitled to be lazy!

I have no time to catch up on this thread! So dang busy.

hi, pixie! good to "see" you! good luck on getting all your stuff done before christmas.

hope everyone has a good friday! i'm sitting in juvenile court right now waiting on the judge and mooching off the courthouse wireless signal. last day of work before christmas!

we're going to the humane society tomorrow to carry the homeless doggies some treats and toys for christmas. my boys have plenty of that stuff (and eli doesn't need the treats!). i'm just worried i'll wanna bring all the dogs home with me!

 

[spongemommie05]

i am a samer i have decided that i am not going to beat myself up about it anymore i am doing pretty good and can wear pants i have not been able to wear for quite some time so that is a good thing..

 

[DisneyObsession]

Hi!

So many things going on here, I haven't had alot of time to catch up.
Hope everyone is doing well. 's to all those that need it.

It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle that Christmas brings and not make time for yourself. I hope we can all do that for our own sanity. I am trying to read at least 30 min before bedtime so I can spend some alone time. It's been nice and gives me the opportunity to recharge.

Your goal today: Set aside 30 min for YOU today!

I am fighting a head cold, thanks to DD's family. They all had it and now I caught it. Feel yucky today, but am still at work. Actually, today is my last day here at State Farm and I am strating my new job at Allstate Jan 2nd! I have an unexpected week off, but that will be nice to be able to relax through the holidays.

Off to pretend I am working. Happy day!!!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Just a quick one to record that I stayed the same this week. This leaves me 1 pound short of my Christmas goal. Technically I've still got 4 days, so we'll see what happens between now and next Tuesday. But no matter what, I think having this goal helped prevent me from gaining the 10 pounds that they say is the typical holiday weight gain. How many people can actually say that they LOST weight over the holidays!?!

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[UtahMama]

Remember my dried apricot post from a few days ago? I tried it again last night since it was SUCH a major help- Roto-Ruter But nothing yet....So I'm, er, "waiting" to get on the scale for a little while. Heh.


Bath and Body Works has their liquid soap (pumps for kitchen/bath) on sale today for $3 ea. limit 10 so me and DH are going together. I'll stick him in line and shop...as the good Lord intended.


WIDF- Good luck on your 1 pound! I know you can do it!!!! Here, have some dried apricots....


HI EVERYONE!!!!!!!

MouseHouseLover- DETAILS of the restrictive but works diet! (please)

 

[mousehouselover]

You have to have lots of will power and mental fortitude to do this one. I was watching the clock waiting for my dinner the other day. I used low fat, light or reduced calorie everything though so that may be part of the problem.

Here's the scoop: Diet works on chemical breakdown and it works. Do not vary or substitute any of the foods. You may use salt and pepper but no other seasoning or sweetners. Where no quanitity is given, there are no restrictions other than common sense. This plan is to be used for 3 days at a time. After teh third day, eat normally (with in reason) and restart the plan again after 4 days. It is possible to lose 10lbs a week, most people lose about 5 though. No snacking between meals!

Day 1

B- 1/2 grapefruit, 1 slice of toast with peanut butter and coffee or tea
L- 1/2 cup tuna, 1 slice of toast, coffee or tea
D- 3oz any meat, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup beets, 1 small apple, 1 cup vanilla ice cream

Day 2

B- 1 egg, 1/2 banana, 1 slice toast, coffee or tea
L- 1 cup cottage cheese, 5 saltine crackers
D- 2 hot dogs, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream

Day 3

B- 5 saltine crackers, 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 small apple, coffee or tea
L- 1 boiled egg, 1 slice toast
D- 1 cup tuna, 1 cup beets, 1 cup cauliflower, 1/2 cantaloupe, 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream