DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 3

[WI_DisneyFan]

My Dh too. He has never had an issue with weight so he has NO clue how hard it can be. I cannot reisst the things I love. He can sit next to an open bag of candy and ignore it...with me it is GONE.

I hope this doesn't sound overly dramatic, but I liken my weight struggles to those of an alcoholic or a drug addict. I'm not, in any way, shape, or form trying to minimize the struggles that those with these addictions go through. But to me it is the same type of issue. I tell people that I am a food addict. I can go months without eating a donut or candy bar. And when I'm "on the wagon", I can normally resist all of the bad food urges that I get; urges for things like Doritos or ice cream or cupcakes. But those urges are always there. And as soon as I break down and have a Snickers, my will is broken and I'll be back to my old bad habits. After I fall off the food wagon, I give up on my healthy ways and gorge myself on potato chips and cookies and everything else that keeps me from looking and feeling the way that I want to. I tell my wife that having Ben and Jerry's in the house with me would be like having a bottle of Tequila in the house with a recovering alcoholic. The recovering alcoholic would probably be able to resist for a while. But in a moment of weakness, they can break down and take a sip. And then everything they've worked towards is thrown out the window. So I guess posting on here is sort of like an AA meeting for food addicts. Am I making any sense here? Or I am just talking out of my rear end?

 

[S.Poppins]

The meeting went ok. There are many issues going on here -- another teacher and myself monitor this student in everyhting that the students does--from walking the hallway, to getting lunch, and going to class. The student cannot get stressed and that makes it very hard. Some kind of interaction that I see that is not stressful this student may think that it is very stressful. I have to monitor all interactions this student has and to keep stressful events from happening---I am about ready to put a bubble around this student--I would really like to teach the student ways to cope with the stress, but mom wants all stressers gone. It is public school and that is just not going to happen, but I will try my best to keep the peace. Only 1 more 9 week period to go.

Still trying to catch up so I just read this. Does she expect to always keep stressors out of his life? Sounds like a "stressful" job. Maybe she needs to be needed and controlling her child's surroundings is one way to do that. What is the child's ruling?

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

Grumpy- I get goose bumps every time I see your 50 pound ribbon! AND, I think you are the best daddy ever (next to my baby-daddy of course).

Pigget- Yikes! I hate confrontational stuff like that! I'd eat a box of cookies afterward just to calm down. Ok, maybe just a sleeve of Thin Mints...dang green goblins!!!!

WIDF- You are a young dude. You "sound" older to me. Maybe it's because you seem mature and "with it"!

daisy- THANK YOU for reading my TR!

Thanks you UM that means a lot that you think I am a good father. I really strive to be a good dad.

 

[S.Poppins]

Just checking in. A beautiful spring day here today. I just taught dance this morning and am now eating a salad...in a homemade tostada shell. Did you know you can spray a regular low fat tortilla with I cant believe it is not butter spray, stick it in a bowl and put it in the oven for a bit and it will crisp up and make a good bowl to eat a salad from? My tip of the day

Great tip! I just discovered "I can't believe it's not butter".

WI my DH is with you!! Can't figure for life of him why I am buying things now?? LOL if you could only understand I am busy finding pixie dust!!! Silly ole Bear!

Score a victory for my little guy, DH just went over to school and DS will be on my van this afternoon. My director of transportation is not thrilled by a message my DH left, evidently he raised his voice and asked so does someone want to tell me how my son is coming home and with who?? She could not undersntad why he was so troubled?? So sad she doesn't remeber thtat 10 yo boys are not 30 yos!

Oh well all I can say is WWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTYYYYYYYYYYY!!! I can now forgive DH for the donuts!!!

An angry dad always gets quicker, better results than angry mom! Glad you are getting it resolved.

I know that my dh's problem is that he doesn't "get" how hard it is for me to resist food! There can be a bag of candy or box of donuts, and if he's not hungry, he doesn't eat it. But me, I hear the dang thing calling my name!! I never "forget" I have goodies in the house and am plagued by them untill they are gone.

Ditto!!!!

Okay we are getting close to 600. But when we get to page 599, you must stop and wait for me!

 

[winkers]

The meeting went ok. There are many issues going on here -- another teacher and myself monitor this student in everyhting that the students does--from walking the hallway, to getting lunch, and going to class. The student cannot get stressed and that makes it very hard. Some kind of interaction that I see that is not stressful this student may think that it is very stressful. I have to monitor all interactions this student has and to keep stressful events from happening---I am about ready to put a bubble around this student--I would really like to teach the student ways to cope with the stress, but mom wants all stressers gone. It is public school and that is just not going to happen, but I will try my best to keep the peace. Only 1 more 9 week period to go.

I must have missed something, but how can a parent possibly expect a child to have a stress free life? And trying to shelter them from stress, does them a huge dis-service in the end. You must really be frustrated!

 

[DisneyJo]

Night Peeps see you past the 600 mark

 

[the Fidge]

I hope this doesn't sound overly dramatic, but I liken my weight struggles to those of an alcoholic or a drug addict. I'm not, in any way, shape, or form trying to minimize the struggles that those with these addictions go through. But to me it is the same type of issue. I tell people that I am a food addict. I can go months without eating a donut or candy bar. And when I'm "on the wagon", I can normally resist all of the bad food urges that I get; urges for things like Doritos or ice cream or cupcakes. But those urges are always there. And as soon as I break down and have a Snickers, my will is broken and I'll be back to my old bad habits. After I fall off the food wagon, I give up on my healthy ways and gorge myself on potato chips and cookies and everything else that keeps me from looking and feeling the way that I want to. I tell my wife that having Ben and Jerry's in the house with me would be like having a bottle of Tequila in the house with a recovering alcoholic. The recovering alcoholic would probably be able to resist for a while. But in a moment of weakness, they can break down and take a sip. And then everything they've worked towards is thrown out the window. So I guess posting on here is sort of like an AA meeting for food addicts. Am I making any sense here? Or I am just talking out of my rear end?

I never battled with weight growing up but was always aware of my parents disapproval of my sisters larger frame. My Mom is very petite and my sister was like my Dad's family. I would seek their approval by eatting healthy snacks and adhereing to the 3 cookie rule. I was always underweight and thought that would gain their undying love for me...uh no. While I had pysical traits appealing to them my sister has and alwys had character traits I aspire to still and daily. Sadly they could not see past what they saw with their eyes.

When I touhght of becoming a mother I thought of the one true Mom I always loved, my sister! SHe gave me love and care I only pray i can 1/2 of to my son. I did not see a size 2 woamn who cannot get their face or hair messed. I envisioned the woman a child could roll all over and in the leaves with and was a warm soft squshy palce to rest a head on. THat was the vision I wanted to be perfect beatuy of unconditional love and support.

What I realized later on was I really did have issues with food just did the opposite, no different than an overeater. I used food or lack of food. Control or allowing myslef to lose control.

It is hard but I am working on asking myself exactly what am I seeking a foood to do when I am emotional?? Comfort or numbing jsut the same as an alcolholic drinks to numb or comfort themselves and just one never...a box of thin mints is a serving size.

Today I try very hard to identfy what it is I want food to stuff or hid or take away, sounds just like an alcoholic to me, only its food. I use this great forum to help myslef see its things I cannot controil that food will not give me , but people and God and me.

SOund silly not for me, my name is Brigitte and I have issues with food! AMen, pass the basket and pass a great big helping of that great support I get with my peeps!!!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

WI Disney Fan - First of all my collection ends at about 1989! What does WI stand for? And what is that picture in your avatar, I can't quite make it out.

I don't feel so bad then! I graduated from my 2-year tech school (which took me three years to accomplish, by the way) in 1998. After I left, I completely lost touch with contemporary music.

WI stands for Wisconsin. (I am very dull when picking out screen names.)

My avatar is Queen's logo. It is a little tough to tell, and even if it was a little clearer not many people would recognize it anyway.

 

[Bee]

oops

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Thanks all so glad to hear I am not the only OVER PLANNER!! BTW Lynda, the thing I always forget is usually my bras or underwear lol!!!!! Never ever DH or DS things!!!!

OK, that is not a good thing to forget! And it is not what I forget - thank goodness! I forget things like batteries, or our squirty fan water bottle, or Pal Mickey!!! (Fortunately, DH remembered him and seatbelted him into the backseat of the van! Can't believe I forgot about that in my trip report! )

I hope this doesn't sound overly dramatic, but I liken my weight struggles to those of an alcoholic or a drug addict. I'm not, in any way, shape, or form trying to minimize the struggles that those with these addictions go through. But to me it is the same type of issue. I tell people that I am a food addict. I can go months without eating a donut or candy bar. And when I'm "on the wagon", I can normally resist all of the bad food urges that I get; urges for things like Doritos or ice cream or cupcakes. But those urges are always there. And as soon as I break down and have a Snickers, my will is broken and I'll be back to my old bad habits. After I fall off the food wagon, I give up on my healthy ways and gorge myself on potato chips and cookies and everything else that keeps me from looking and feeling the way that I want to. I tell my wife that having Ben and Jerry's in the house with me would be like having a bottle of Tequila in the house with a recovering alcoholic. The recovering alcoholic would probably be able to resist for a while. But in a moment of weakness, they can break down and take a sip. And then everything they've worked towards is thrown out the window. So I guess posting on here is sort of like an AA meeting for food addicts. Am I making any sense here? Or I am just talking out of my rear end?

Not at all! I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. Food is good - it tastes good, and I enjoy it, and if I don't pay attention, I overuse it - I abuse it. I have to set limits for myself and stick to those limits. If I get away from those limits/habits, it is so easily undone. And I go back to abusing food again. And why? Because of stress, or because I think I deserve it because I am feeling bad about something or as a reward if I did something well? I don't know. I get a warped view of what food is, I think. It's supposed to be used for nurishment, not for soothing hurt feelings or dealing with stress. I have to remind myself daily that what I put in my mouth will have an affect on my health, well-being, and appearance. When I have fallen off the wagon before, it is because something happens that distracts me from my goal, I forget about my healthy habits, and I let things snowball. I have to remember that when I return from a Disney trip, I have to get back into the healthy eating habits, and when I am there, I have to remember not to go quite as crazy as I may have in the past. I have to remember that I don't NEED as much food as I used to think I did. It is an addiction, and I have to be willing to work on this for life because that addiction is not going anywhere. It will always be there. It may get much easier to control, but it is still there. I am sooooooo thankful that I have the Peeps to help support me in this, and I am sooooooo thankful that I can be there for my Peeps in return.

 

[dance2874]

Originally Posted by the Fidge
Thanks all so glad to hear I am not the only OVER PLANNER!! BTW Lynda, the thing I always forget is usually my bras or underwear lol!!!!! Never ever DH or DS things!!!!

So true! I never leave things behind for DD and DH packs his entire closet so he never goes without. (seriously. he packed 7 pairs of shoes for our 6 day honeymoon in Jamaica!) It is me I forget things for, and it is always important stuff like underwear or shampoo.

I hope this doesn't sound overly dramatic, but I liken my weight struggles to those of an alcoholic or a drug addict. I'm not, in any way, shape, or form trying to minimize the struggles that those with these addictions go through. But to me it is the same type of issue. I tell people that I am a food addict. I can go months without eating a donut or candy bar. And when I'm "on the wagon", I can normally resist all of the bad food urges that I get; urges for things like Doritos or ice cream or cupcakes. But those urges are always there. And as soon as I break down and have a Snickers, my will is broken and I'll be back to my old bad habits. After I fall off the food wagon, I give up on my healthy ways and gorge myself on potato chips and cookies and everything else that keeps me from looking and feeling the way that I want to. I tell my wife that having Ben and Jerry's in the house with me would be like having a bottle of Tequila in the house with a recovering alcoholic. The recovering alcoholic would probably be able to resist for a while. But in a moment of weakness, they can break down and take a sip. And then everything they've worked towards is thrown out the window. So I guess posting on here is sort of like an AA meeting for food addicts. Am I making any sense here? Or I am just talking out of my rear end?

Makes total sense, and I could have written that word for word. I do abuse food just as alcoholics use alcohol. It is so similar, yet nobody talks about it that way. I have issues stemming back from lots of things, family and childhood mostly....and my dance background did nothing for my self esteem and feelings of being overweight. Now I have to find ways to cope with that stuff and it is a daily battle. I almost wish my DH was heavier or had struggled with this because he really would be a major help if he understood more. Now he just tells me not to eat junk. Gee...why didnt I think of that?!

 

[Bee]

So I came home from work today and Dan is home. The girls wanted me to come with them to the rock wall and out to dinner.

I decided that I need to start to let Dan do things with the girls alone, just like I do.... So, with a broken heart I watched them pull out of the drive-way. We usually do everything together when he is home. It was killing me inside... baby steps. So, I called to see how they did.. Dani has never made it up the rock wall. She tries but never makes it. GUESS WHAT she made it... where was I.... as home asserting myself and my new "stronger" independent self. (yea right).

I am happy for Dan to have witnessed that... but I am so sad for myself. That was HUGE Dani MADE IT TO THE TOP!!!

I am so proud of her.

Love, Me

 

[the Fidge]

Awe Bee I hate when that happens!!! Ironically you know if you were there it probably would not have happened! DS caught his first fish with my Dad yes I was over the moon but...I am the one who had taken him fishing everyday and was about to figure out how to actually get a fish onto his line for him!!! Goes out with my Dad, within 2 minutes and the sadest part he caught it in his hand!! Silly Mom was using fishing poles and bait, what was I thinking??

On the topic of food addiction don't underestimate one thing, ALcoholics can live without ever drinking again, I can't say the same about food?? Little more tricky thing it is!!!

 

[dismom9761]

So I came home from work today and Dan is home. The girls wanted me to come with them to the rock wall and out to dinner.

I decided that I need to start to let Dan do things with the girls alone, just like I do.... So, with a broken heart I watched them pull out of the drive-way. We usually do everything together when he is home. It was killing me inside... baby steps. So, I called to see how they did.. Dani has never made it up the rock wall. She tries but never makes it. GUESS WHAT she made it... where was I.... as home asserting myself and my new "stronger" independent self. (yea right).

I am happy for Dan to have witnessed that... but I am so sad for myself. That was HUGE Dani MADE IT TO THE TOP!!!

I am so proud of her.

Love, Me

Way to go Dani!!!Proud of ya Bee for being strong!

My newly turned three year old just told my DH that mama is seeing her emails...well it was cute the way she said it.Gotta go see DH,I feel like we just pass each other lately.We are always splitting up to conquer all the activities.

 

[Wonders10]

Hi Peeps!

Ok, I'm in need of some help please! Some of you know of my attempt to start a cookie business. Well my DSIL's sister "hired" me to make cookies for her daughter's christening this weekend - as party favors. I'd like to put a small label on the back of the bag the cookie will be wrapped in. First I was thinking "God Bless Grace (her name) and the date" But then I thought about putting a bible verse or quote that relates well to a baptism. I'm searching now for some but can any of you think of anything? The label is not very big so the quote or whatever cannot be too huge.

Thanks so much!

 

[snowwite]

I never battled with weight growing up but was always aware of my parents disapproval of my sisters larger frame. My Mom is very petite and my sister was like my Dad's family. I would seek their approval by eatting healthy snacks and adhereing to the 3 cookie rule. I was always underweight and thought that would gain their undying love for me...uh no. While I had pysical traits appealing to them my sister has and alwys had character traits I aspire to still and daily. Sadly they could not see past what they saw with their eyes.

When I touhght of becoming a mother I thought of the one true Mom I always loved, my sister! SHe gave me love and care I only pray i can 1/2 of to my son. I did not see a size 2 woamn who cannot get their face or hair messed. I envisioned the woman a child could roll all over and in the leaves with and was a warm soft squshy palce to rest a head on. THat was the vision I wanted to be perfect beatuy of unconditional love and support.

What I realized later on was I really did have issues with food just did the opposite, no different than an overeater. I used food or lack of food. Control or allowing myslef to lose control.

It is hard but I am working on asking myself exactly what am I seeking a foood to do when I am emotional?? Comfort or numbing jsut the same as an alcolholic drinks to numb or comfort themselves and just one never...a box of thin mints is a serving size.

Today I try very hard to identfy what it is I want food to stuff or hid or take away, sounds just like an alcoholic to me, only its food. I use this great forum to help myslef see its things I cannot controil that food will not give me , but people and God and me.

SOund silly not for me, my name is Brigitte and I have issues with food! AMen, pass the basket and pass a great big helping of that great support I get with my peeps!!!

I do think it is like an addiction. I know I have cravings and want certain food when I am sick or streessed or God forbid,PMS. My dad is a recovering alcoholic and I almost think he has it easier. You can live with out alcohol and avoid bars etc but we all have to face down the food every day.Sometimes I win and sometimes the cookies sneak up on me when I am weak.
I do find it helppful to chat with you girls(and grumpy) though

 

[Bee]

Hi Peeps!

Ok, I'm in need of some help please! Some of you know of my attempt to start a cookie business. Well my DSIL's sister "hired" me to make cookies for her daughter's christening this weekend - as party favors. I'd like to put a small label on the back of the bag the cookie will be wrapped in. First I was thinking "God Bless Grace (her name) and the date" But then I thought about putting a bible verse or quote that relates well to a baptism. I'm searching now for some but can any of you think of anything? The label is not very big so the quote or whatever cannot be too huge.

Thanks so much!

May the Lord give His angels
charge over you, to guide you
in all your ways.
Psalm 91:11


A child is a precious gift from God
and baptism is God's gift wrapping


On this day we place our child in
God's care forevermore

A Child is God's Most Precious Gift

Will any of these work?

 

[eeyore45]

Children are a gift from the Lord, a child is a reward from Him
Psalm 127:3


Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility.
Kate Douglas Wiggins

A christening is the joyous beginning of a lifetime of loving and serving the Lord.

I really love the Psalm Bee, take heart, he hears us!!

Blessings and Peace

 

[harleygirl]

Eeyore... you can call me fast, just don't call me easy

Harley... going through some Jay withdrawal... he's been out of town for a week and a half... won't be back until Monday! I'm his 1st appointment when he comes back!

Hoping to have a good total number to give him for weight lost.

Also hoping he'll change his taste in women... he likes young girls with dark hair... I'm older and a red-head.

Pick away... it's all in fun!

ETA... DD19 said my "girly girl" is coming out!

hoowee girl..you go for it...you know mama always said there are the girls boys date and then there are the girls boys marry....and usually they are not the same kind of girls - if ya know what I mean....you could be his sugar-mama I sure do love going to the gym, hve I told you that lately? very good scenery tonite

I hope this doesn't sound overly dramatic, but I liken my weight struggles to those of an alcoholic or a drug addict. I'm not, in any way, shape, or form trying to minimize the struggles that those with these addictions go through. But to me it is the same type of issue. I tell people that I am a food addict. I can go months without eating a donut or candy bar. And when I'm "on the wagon", I can normally resist all of the bad food urges that I get; urges for things like Doritos or ice cream or cupcakes. But those urges are always there. And as soon as I break down and have a Snickers, my will is broken and I'll be back to my old bad habits. After I fall off the food wagon, I give up on my healthy ways and gorge myself on potato chips and cookies and everything else that keeps me from looking and feeling the way that I want to. I tell my wife that having Ben and Jerry's in the house with me would be like having a bottle of Tequila in the house with a recovering alcoholic. The recovering alcoholic would probably be able to resist for a while. But in a moment of weakness, they can break down and take a sip. And then everything they've worked towards is thrown out the window. So I guess posting on here is sort of like an AA meeting for food addicts. Am I making any sense here? Or I am just talking out of my rear end?

hello my name is Harley and I am a food addict!

SO I went to the new Dr today and loved her, she took some blood and is going to check my thyroid wooha -and maybe I'll get some answers for the exhaustion and none weight loss....BUT

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE!!!!! I went to the store tonite cause I have nothing to wear(its either old or stained or getting to big) and I went down a size!!! (well it was snug, but I was in a 12 and they zipped all the way up AND I could breathe)

off to relax with my DH - we dont see much of wach other either Dismom!!! Tell RAY Happy birthday from Mimi - she is the most beautifullest girl in hte world!

 

[dance2874]

Hi Peeps!

Ok, I'm in need of some help please! Some of you know of my attempt to start a cookie business. Well my DSIL's sister "hired" me to make cookies for her daughter's christening this weekend - as party favors. I'd like to put a small label on the back of the bag the cookie will be wrapped in. First I was thinking "God Bless Grace (her name) and the date" But then I thought about putting a bible verse or quote that relates well to a baptism. I'm searching now for some but can any of you think of anything? The label is not very big so the quote or whatever cannot be too huge.

Thanks so much!

A child is a precious gift from God
and baptism is God's gift wrapping



A Child is God's Most Precious Gift

I like both of these alot actually. I also make custom cookies and cakes. I am doing some right now for my friends new baby. I have a cute cookie cutter that looks like a onesie, and some baby feet, hearts, roses. I make them on sticks and make cookie bouquets for people alot. I love doing it, and would love to do it as a business too...but it is hard to do that from home in TX. The laws are pretty tough on that sort of thing here. I really love cakes though and finding new icing recipes...thus the reason for the extra 60ish pounds I am lugging around these days!