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

[punkin413]

I really need to stop weighing so much.

i know you meant stop weighing so much as in weighing yourself so OFTEN. but when i saw it i thought, "yeah......that's why we're all on this thread, because we really need to stop weighing so much!!!" i must be delirious from pulling my hair out after watching that vandy/kentucky game today.

I hate crowds, so I wouldn't do it... I hear you have to be in the park that you want to spend the NY in by about 10AM or you won't get in. But, it is up to you...

yeah, i'm rethinking it. thanks to everyone for your advice. i just talked to anna and we're thinking we might just go for a long weekend in early december instead. we can't afford to take a week-long vacation during that time of year, plus ray doesn't have the vacation time for it. but we definitely want to try to make it there for the christmas stuff. so i'm researching another plan for a long weekend in early december now!

SANDY - THANK YOU for sharing that with us!!!! i teared up and it's hard to get me to do that! you're truly an inspiration. i hope we get to see those pics you're talking about. and I'M SO GLAD you got your medal.....i can't wait to see you in it!

we're proud of allie, too!!!!!! i doubt she'll be checking in until she gets back, but just in case i wanted to give her a shoutout.

YOU GUYS BOTH ROCK THE HIZ-OUSE!!!!!!!

 

[pigget74]

WAY TO GO ALLIE AND ALLIES DAUGHTER!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Ooops I just realized I spelt Medal wrong on Sandy's pre-trip....


Man, that low carb pizza is FILLING.
I ate like a 4 inch square and was stuffed.
I'm super pissed because my DS18 took 3/4 of one pizza (I doubled the recipe so it was kind of expensive to make) with him to work. The other pizza (7x11 ") had to feed the rest of us!

 

[Sandy321]

You guys are great - knowing you were here, it helped me push myself -

for your enjoyment a few pics...

 

[HockeyKat]

i know you meant stop weighing so much as in weighing yourself so OFTEN. but when i saw it i thought, "yeah......that's why we're all on this thread, because we really need to stop weighing so much!!!" i must be delirious from pulling my hair out after watching that vandy/kentucky game today.




yeah, i'm rethinking it. thanks to everyone for your advice. i just talked to anna and we're thinking we might just go for a long weekend in early december instead. we can't afford to take a week-long vacation during that time of year, plus ray doesn't have the vacation time for it. but we definitely want to try to make it there for the christmas stuff. so i'm researching another plan for a long weekend in early december now!

...

I didn't even think of it that way!! But, yes, I need to stop weighing so much AND so often!!

I hear early December is quite nice and you still get the Christmas feel.

Sandy!! So glad you got your medal!!

UM, that low carb pizza sounds sinful! I don't think it qualifies for low calorie though!

 

[dragonfly18]

Hi everybody! I just wanted to stop in a say hello! Thanks for the birthday wishes on Tuesday ~ I got the message from Amy (Harley) that I needed to get my buns on here and check it out. It's nice to be remembered, especially since I have been such a slacker on keeping up with this thread...I still love you all though!

I am starting back on my serious weight management journey tomorrow and part of my goal is to get back up to date with my Peeps!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Sandy~I was so thrilled to read that you got the medal! Your story made me cry with pride for you and really inspired me!

 

[Pakey]

Well peeps, I leave for WDW in 5 hours. I haven't packed yet but I did get the food cooked, bagged and ready for my dogs so the dogsitter doesn't have to stress over it. I wouldn't want my one-eyed hairless food addict to miss a meal while I'm gone.

Just wanted to say congrats to you Sandy for achieving such a milestone today. You are my hero. And Allie, I hope you and your daughter had a great time on your quest also. I'll be looking for you at the airport tomorrow pm.

I'm off for a week of eating. I can feel myself gaining weight as I sit here just thinking about WDW. So wish me luck that I don't gain more than 5 lbs while I'm there and I'll be back at the end of next weekend to check up on your guys.

 

[AnnNan]

Happy Birthday Pixie!

Now that's just cute - I'll add my happy birthday wishes to Monica's!!!!

i have a question for you guys....i'm playing with the idea of going to WDW for new years next year, from 12/30 to 1/5. do you think i'm crazy? i know it's gonna be crowded.....

I saw your later post and everybody says early December is a great time to go and should be a way to get in the spirit, but I've got to say we were there for New Year's Eve 2000/2001, and we had a blast!! I would do it every year if I could, but January is very busy for me. Our only complaint was it was very cold, but we escaped a snowy Mississippi so it happened to be cold everywhere at that particular time. It's Disney - I bet either will be a great trip!

I dint get hurt! (my big toe felt like I stubbed it it still hurts!!) so I get up to my room and burst into tears - I know God is watching out for me!!

so thankful you didn't get hurt and inspired and proud you that you did it. So proud I just sat here and cried. Yea for you & Allie and her daughter too! Have fun!

Well peeps, I leave for WDW in 5 hours.

Have a wonderful trip!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

CONGRATULATIONS SANDY, ALLIE AND ALLIE'S DD!!

That is so great, what an achievment!!

Spongie - I hope you are feeling better soon, for you!

Pakey - Have a great trip!

 

[pigget74]

pakey---HAVE AN AWESOME TRIP!!!! YOU DESREVE IT My mom makes her own food for her children as well---was mad when the people only had a microwave for people consumption. She could not phathom her babies eating cold food. She told them that she only has one microwave as well---but we are family---I swear they treat their dogs better than they did us lol

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING!

SANDY!!!

i must be delirious from pulling my hair out after watching that vandy/kentucky game today.

Sorry 'bout that! I didn't even watch the game because I didn't think we had a chance against Vandy?! Why couldn't the Cats have pulled it out like that against Loo-uh-vull?

Heather.....One gift! For the kid who sent the invite!

FAITH! Have a great trip!!!

Shawna! We've missed you! Thanks for checking in!

EVERYBODY....

HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY!

“God, make a fresh start in me, shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life.” (Psalm 51:10, MSG)

 

[snowwite]

I have lurked from time to time but I havent been active on the boards since last summer. There has just been so much going on and I was so blue all the time. I was beginning to feel like Debby Downer dragging you all down with me!

In the past few months this is a little of what wass going on:

Mom got diagnoses early alzheimer's disease and seems to be progressing a lot faster than we anticipated
Dad has lung cancer but right now it is in remission
Younger sis has COPD and will not quit smoking despite hospitalized several times
Husband moved out and filed for divorce-as it turns out this is not a bad thing
Daughter in college and bills are killing me-but she got some scholarship money and a 4.0 this semester!
Son having trouble in school since husband left-starting to do better
One friend died and another has stage 4 breast cancer and is not doing well-feel so helpless and sad for her and her kids
Multiple home repairs and concerns-flood,leaks,broken window,things keep falling apart and I keep duct taping it all for now
daughter wrecked my car-she is ok but car was ruined so there was another unplanned expense
I guess when it rains it pours but I am going to make the best of it. I refuse to let this stuff destroy me.

Now on the plus side:

I decided to change my own luck
I started taking taekwondo lessons and already earned my second belt and lost some pounds
I rejoined weight watchers and got my 5# star but I need the support I get here more than just at ww mtgs
I am walking as much as possible
My son and I are taking a quickie trip to WDW in Feb! Woo Hooty!
Since I needed a car I got myself the one IO have been wanting for years a new shiny light blue Rav 4. Okay not new but new to me. it is a 2007.
I may just be losing my mind but I am going by myself (despite fear of flying and doing stuff by myself) on a plane to Scotland to meet my pen pal, a handsome,sweet Scottish guy. I cant believe I am doing this!

So, is it okay for me to just come back after such a long absence?

 

[pixie dust 112]

I have lurked from time to time but I havent been active on the boards since last summer. There has just been so much going on and I was so blue all the time. I was beginning to feel like Debby Downer dragging you all down with me!

In the past few months this is a little of what wass going on:

Mom got diagnoses early alzheimer's disease and seems to be progressing a lot faster than we anticipated
Dad has lung cancer but right now it is in remission
Younger sis has COPD and will not quit smoking despite hospitalized several times
Husband moved out and filed for divorce-as it turns out this is not a bad thing
Daughter in college and bills are killing me-but she got some scholarship money and a 4.0 this semester!
Son having trouble in school since husband left-starting to do better
One friend died and another has stage 4 breast cancer and is not doing well-feel so helpless and sad for her and her kids
Multiple home repairs and concerns-flood,leaks,broken window,things keep falling apart and I keep duct taping it all for now
daughter wrecked my car-she is ok but car was ruined so there was another unplanned expense
I guess when it rains it pours but I am going to make the best of it. I refuse to let this stuff destroy me.

Now on the plus side:

I decided to change my own luck
I started taking taekwondo lessons and already earned my second belt and lost some pounds
I rejoined weight watchers and got my 5# star but I need the support I get here more than just at ww mtgs
I am walking as much as possible
My son and I are taking a quickie trip to WDW in Feb! Woo Hooty!
Since I needed a car I got myself the one IO have been wanting for years a new shiny light blue Rav 4. Okay not new but new to me. it is a 2007.
I may just be losing my mind but I am going by myself (despite fear of flying and doing stuff by myself) on a plane to Scotland to meet my pen pal, a handsome,sweet Scottish guy. I cant believe I am doing this!

So, is it okay for me to just come back after such a long absence?

Welcome Back!!! We missed you! Wow what a year! Oodles of and support for you! I'm very impressed at the good attitude you have and how you are looking on the bright side after a horrendous 2007. 2008 has got to be better, right? GOing to Scotland alone....so cool! I'm in awe! When do you do this? Have a great time. I thinki it's wonderful that you are going to WDW with your son too!

Are you loving your new car? Congratulations!

Good to have you back!

 

[monymony3471]

Hey everyone. Lot's of emotion here this weekend. I'm still riding on Sandy's accomplishment. Allie's and her daughter's too. It made me run on my tread mill yesterday as much as I could. Makes me think I'd like to try a 5K in WDW some day. Or even a few here.

Inspiration comes from so many places. This is the best thread I've ever been a part of. I thank ALL of you. I've just been so successful in dieting when I am here actually dieting. The numbers just keep going down and I am so pleased.

The friends you make here are hard to find in your own hometown. I feel everyone truely cares. It's so nice that I can come here and feel so homey.

SO THANKS TO MY HOMEYS!!!

Ooops I just realized I spelt Medal wrong on Sandy's pre-trip....


Man, that low carb pizza is FILLING.
I ate like a 4 inch square and was stuffed.
I'm super pissed because my DS18 took 3/4 of one pizza (I doubled the recipe so it was kind of expensive to make) with him to work. The other pizza (7x11 ") had to feed the rest of us!

This sounds so good. I am trying it this week.

Well peeps, I leave for WDW in 5 hours. I haven't packed yet but I did get the food cooked, bagged and ready for my dogs so the dogsitter doesn't have to stress over it. I wouldn't want my one-eyed hairless food addict to miss a meal while I'm gone.

Just wanted to say congrats to you Sandy for achieving such a milestone today. You are my hero. And Allie, I hope you and your daughter had a great time on your quest also. I'll be looking for you at the airport tomorrow pm.

I'm off for a week of eating. I can feel myself gaining weight as I sit here just thinking about WDW. So wish me luck that I don't gain more than 5 lbs while I'm there and I'll be back at the end of next weekend to check up on your guys.

Have a great time. Just eat til you are full. If it's something really bad, take a few bites. You don't have to eat everything. Fill up on the good stuff first. And remember you will be doing a ton of walking that will burn those extra calories.

So, is it okay for me to just come back after such a long absence?

I am so sorry for all the craziness in your life. But it sounds like you are turning things around. back! I recongnized you right away!

Lots of familiar faces joining us or rejoining us. It's nothing but a big party over here! The more the merrier.

 

[snowwite]

Welcome Back!!! We missed you! Wow what a year! Oodles of and support for you! I'm very impressed at the good attitude you have and how you are looking on the bright side after a horrendous 2007. 2008 has got to be better, right? GOing to Scotland alone....so cool! I'm in awe! When do you do this? Have a great time. I thinki it's wonderful that you are going to WDW with your son too!

Are you loving your new car? Congratulations!

Good to have you back!

Thank you for the support.

I am loving the new car but it is a gas pig! Oink!

So, I talk to this wonderful man who lives all the way over across the Atlantic and one day he said if I ever came there I would have a place to stay.In a moment of insanity I booked a flight. I leave in April. Now my biggest concern is not even the switching planes and navigating such a trip solo. It isnt even that the steering wheel and roads are opposite of here. My greatest worry is that he is going to be just as wonderful in person and then what? We live o different continents and each have children and older parents. Trying to just think in baby steps.

The friends you make here are hard to find in your own hometown. I feel everyone truely cares. It's so nice that I can come here and feel so homey.

SO THANKS TO MY HOMEYS!!! I feel the same way

I am so sorry for all the craziness in your life. But it sounds like you are turning things around. back! I recongnized you right away!

Lots of familiar faces joining us or rejoining us. It's nothing but a big party over here! The more the merrier.

Hey Monica! I remember you! Thanks for the kind words.

Di

 

[punkin413]

Well peeps, I leave for WDW in 5 hours.

i know you're already gone, but have a wonderful, MAGICAL time!!!!

Sorry 'bout that! I didn't even watch the game because I didn't think we had a chance against Vandy?! Why couldn't the Cats have pulled it out like that against Loo-uh-vull?

it was a really good game. vandy came back after being 16 points behind and they played two overtimes. i was screaming at the TV and eli was hiding under the bed. i was proud of my team, even though they just couldn't seem to keep the lead.

snowwhite-WELCOME BACK! so sorry to hear about your crappy year. i'm sure things will turn around. my brother was 15 when my dad and my stepmom (his mother) split up and had a hard time with it. one day we had a talk about it and i explained to him that right now it stinks, but that this could lead to new and better things - for example, if my parents had never split up when i was 4, my dad wouldn't have married my stepmom and i wouldn't have my brother and my sister in my life. when i said that i think it helped to change his attitude about things. it's hard to look at the future positives in a divorce when you're that age.

have fun and be careful in scotland! how exciting!

Makes me think I'd like to try a 5K in WDW some day.

they're having a 5K in WDW on the day we leave, saturday may 3rd. i considered doing it but i just don't know. it's not the race that scares me - that part excites me just because i see how great people feel after accomplishing it! it's the fact that we check out and leave that day. so i wouldn't have anything to look forward to after the race but a long drive home.

 

[mousehouselover]

I'm starting to revert to lurk mode. I checked in several times yesterday but didn't post any. I need to stay on track; if I don't, my weight will control me. I'm having a hard time getting on the TM this weekend. I think it's just so cold out and all I want to do is curl up and watch tv.

Happy Birthday Shawna and Pixie!

Sandy~ I am so proud of you!!! You are an inspiration to all of us! I am trying your trick re: if I do this, can I go to WDW? DH is reserved but seems to be on board for now.

Snowite~ Welcome back! I was gone for a while, too. I also felt like a downer and didn't want to infect everyone with my bad mood.

Allie~ Congrats to you and your DD!

Tiny little update on me~ I didn't do so well of Friday, points were off the charts again. I did much better yesterday though. It's DS's b-day today and he wants to go to Macaroni Grill. I looked up points this morning and Most entrees are 20 or more pts!!!!!! I have a plan and I'm going to stick to it. There is a Skinny Chicken meal that is 6 pts paired with a salad it's 9 pts. If I am careful with my choices between now and then, I'll be just fine.

We went to visit with friends last night (or new Sat pm routine) and we talked about our upcoming Ren Faire. (Upcoming in Oct, we are on the planning commitee.) They decided to have some advertising in our program this year and a small ad is really cheap so I'm going to try my best to get my jewelry done and get a website set up so I can put in an ad and make a bit more $$. I also get to work to try to solicit another local organization to sponsor an area of the fair. We had a great idea but ran into a bit of a snag with it (way too much $$ for us right now) so if I can pull this off it'll be a really cool thing! Our idea was a fairy garden in the middle of the faire, a quiet place for people to rest and relax but the nurseries we talked to would only let us rent the plants for 70% of the retail value.

Back to DS's b-day, he wants to be a chef when he grows up and he asked for baking pans for his b-day so he can bake his own two layer cake. He was going to make a boxed cake but I am surprising him with a baking lesson.

 

[born2bird]

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I need some Disney MOJO or something to keep the fog away so our plane can take off Sunday morning. Visibility at airport last night was down to 50 ft from the fog. So all of you please keep your fingers crossed as I cannot cancel and get my DVC points back.

Also, I have to tell you guys about my dog. I have a one eyed hairless PEEP. He's hairless because of his breed and he's one eyed right now because he has a dry eye (on steroids for it) and he can jump 10 ft straight up to get on those counters to get food. I made cupcakes last night for my staff and he got up there and grabbed one before I noticed. I had only made enough so that each person on my staff got one plus one extra for DH. Well, DH didn't get his cupcake, Andy did. So after that, I wrapped them and put them on top of the washing machine and closed the laundry room door. This morning, at 5am, my darling little Andy is in the kitchen crying his head off. Of course, I was asleep. I hear him with that high pitched mournful squeal and go out there to see what's wrong and there he sits by the laundry room door crying because he can't get in there and get a cupcake.

So life isn't bad enough that I have cancer, a weight problem, a bipolar son and hair like Don King. Now I've got a high priced little foo-foo dog who is costing me $250/month in steroids and he's become a food addict.

Pakey, I am sending you tons of Mojo and a for good measure. I had not read until this post that the cancer is back. I have no doubt that someone with such a great sense of humor and outlook on life will be able to fight back again.

...hairless, one-eyed, foo-foo, food addicted, steroid taking pup... poor guy.

I hope you are having a wonderful time in disney!!

 

[pigget74]

I have lurked from time to time but I havent been active on the boards since last summer. There has just been so much going on and I was so blue all the time. I was beginning to feel like Debby Downer dragging you all down with me!

This year can only be better--right? Congrats on your trip to Scotland. I would love to go there one day.


It has not been a good weekend for me. Lets just say back on the wagon bright and early in the morning.