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

[nsalz]

I gained 6.5 lbs Not feeling very PEEPish this morning.Gotta go to work.Good luck all you losers.

Been there...done that! Next week will be bettter.

 

[punkin413]

Try the rescue remedy!!!! I give Buddy about 4 drops on his tongue and rub a bunch on his nose. I also sometimes put it in his water.

thanks! i'll definitely look into it.

 

[punkin413]

good morning, everyone! happy friday! i'm - 1 pound today. i don't understand because when i weighed myself wednesday i was down 3 pounds from last friday. how did i gain the 2 back in a matter of 48 hours? but don't get me wrong........i'm not complaining!!!!!! i figure even if it's a pound a week, if i'm still losing i'm good.

don't get discouraged if you gained or stayed the same. next week is a new week!!!! and think of how much happier you'll be when you've lost again!

oh, and happy birthday, aries!!!

 

[UtahMama]

So far...just under 10 pounds!!!! Come on peeps!!!! ooops make that almost 11, punkin popped in while I was writing this! Hi Punkin! WHAT are you doing to your dog? (j/k, I LOVE rescue remedy!)


Wake up, step on the scale peeps! Will we make it to 20 today????


Even a gain is ok! I gained back my 15, which was way too easy and FUN! I've lost 4 again. Great Googilly Moogilly, it's harder to loose as I age (yet easier to gain!)


My boys dont have school today! One day is great. Poor Spongie's kids are "off Track" meaning 2-3 weeks of kids saying "I'm bored" Her kids are uber-cute though, so hopefully they'll stay alive LOL!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

big brother is my favorite TV show of all time! haha. okay...not really, but it's right up there with golden girls and sex and the city.

Golden Girls! That is like my TV version of comfort food. I totally remember watching it when I was a little girl on Saturday nights, right before Empty Nest! When I was in college in Indiana, I used to watch it everyday, especially when I was homesick because it reminded me of home. (I'm in South Florida, remember?) So glad someone in my age range likes that show as well.

So, is it wrong that I am a 30-year old male, and Golden Girls is probably my favorite show ever? And how about the fact that I can practically recite most of the episodes when I watch them?

Oh, and Happy Birhtday Aries!

 

[bradford82]

When my dog is stressed I give him a few drops of Rescue Remedy. It's a liquid that you give from a dropper. We actually have it here for humans.

Where do you get Rescue Remedy? We are suppose to have more storms this weekend and I need my beauty sleep badly

 

[mlill]

-1.8

It's nice to be going back in the right direction again. It's a Yo-Yo Life for Me!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIES!!!

Have a great weekend Peeps!!!
-Michelle

P.S. Wish me luck, we're new car hunting this weekend and I hope we find one we like! My head is spinning from researching cars, finding them on the lots, and trying to work with the dealers! UGH! We're down to 3 choices, the Honda Fit, Pontiac Vibe, and Nissan Versa. At this point, I think the Versa might win...

 

[punkin413]

So, is it wrong that I am a 30-year old male, and Golden Girls is probably my favorite show ever? And how about the fact that I can practically recite most of the episodes when I watch them?

i think that's a great quality to have!!!!! my DH always complains when i'm watching golden girls, but then he never turns the channel and always ends up laughing out loud (same with "steel magnolias", my all-time favorite movie). why can't he just admit that mature, sassy women are funny!?!!????

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Oh yeah, that's right. Weigh in day. Well, for the 2nd week in a row, I am able to record a 2.5 pound loss, for a grand total of 18 pounds lost since the start of the year. And 40 pounds lost in 2.5 years, over the course of 7.5 non-consecutive months.

But the really big news is that, for the first time in almost 5 years, my weight starts with the number "1"!!! I'm trying not to get too excited about it, because I know that I've still got a long ways to go before I am at my goal. But I do feel good about the fact that I have been able to lose over 40 pounds with out drastic surgery or fad diets (unless you consider Weight Watchers a "fad diet"). I know that I have to exercise more than I do; and if I let up for even a week then I'll be on my way to 240 lbs again. So I'm certainly not going to relax now. As I said, I've got a good 45 pounds to go before I'll be happy.

However, I've learned a few things while trying to lose this weight:

- I have discovered that there is no miracle cure. I've tried pills and shakes and everything imaginable over the past decade. But the only thing that has ever worked was eating smart and exercising.
- I have realized that losing weight takes time. It has been said countless times, but it took me 30 years to gain this weight, so I'm not going to take it all off in a week. As has become my motto - "Slow and Steady Wins the Race".
- I have learned from past experiences that once you lose weight, you can't get complacent. If you ease up on the gas peddle just a bit, those lost pounds will start finding their way back to your body.
- I have discovered that I have a lot more willpower than I ever thought possible.
- I have learned what food does to me, both good and bad. So now whenever someone brings donuts or cookies or some other sweet treat into work, I just think "I can't believe people would do that to themselves" and just walk away instead of grabbing for the biggest one.
- I have learned that I don't need dessert to make a meal complete. I also don't have to get an appetizer every time I go out for dinner.
- I have rediscovered my love of cooking. It is something that I really enjoy doing, and it is also better for me. I control what goes into my food, which in turn gives me control over what goes in my mouth.
- I have discovered that my weight does not define me. I used to think that everyone saw me as a big, lovable, jolly guy. And I was honestly a little afraid that if I lost weight, that would change. So I would tell myself that I'd probably always be heavy, so my only goal was to be "not as fat". But I now know that I'll be just as lovable and jolly, even if my belly doesn't jiggle like a bowl full of jelly.
- I have learned that I really can't do it on my own. I have been married for about a year and a half. For the first year of my marriage, I tried really hard to lose weight with out my wife's or anybody else's help. And after a year of trying, I was the same weight as when I started. In January my wife decided to join Weight Watchers with me, and lo-and-behold I've lost almost 20 pounds in three months. So despite my very independent nature, there are some things that are easier when you have some help.

I'd probably have something more profound to say if I wasn't still 45 pounds overweight. So I'll hold off on making some big Rocky IV "If I can change, and you can change, then everybody can change" type of speech until I reach my goal. But the fact that I can even think about what I'm going to do "when" I reach my goal as opposed to "if" I reach my goal is profound enough for me.

 

[UtahMama]

Lookie what one of my daycare mommys had delivered to my house yesterday!

It's an edible bouquet! The fruit is all on skewers and the base is a head of fancy lettuce. There's chocolate covered banana pieces! First dipped in dark chocolate, then in white chocolate! Oh MY!!!!

The strawberries are delish! How'd they find such ripe fruit????

It's nice to feel appreciated from the daycare mamas! Not that it happens very often, if ever!


This is Norah my 2 year old who had just woke up. And that's Clifford on the deck, one of my golden retrievers.....cute, huh?

 

[eeyore45]

Big quote here - i'm behind...

Lexmelinda Thank you for the {hug} - and PEEPS thanks for all the kind encouragement... and support!!

Hello my anme is HarleyAmy - I'd love to join your little peep group here as I have forgotten what a diet is and I have fallen so far behind I cant even find the wagon runts. so I am buying a new fatpass and now I wanna be thin...stomp

Harley Perfect assessment!! I need that Fastpass too!!
dweatly - when shared with friends cheesecake has no calories...sometime it can be eaten for medicinal purposes too...gee wonder why I'm fat?

STEP AWAY FROM THE CHEESECAKE!!

yeah what she said
Of course I forget who you quoted, but I know I agree with you!! *wink


now where is the tag fairy on this one????

roflol the peep comment, bite me!! roflol and eww on the vegan peeps - and I thought I only had to worry about the meat and fish images when I eat - I so dont like knowing where my food comes from!! I'd be a vegatarian if I only liked veggies, and legumes... and I would be SKINNY!!

Lynda - dont you think that by being sucha wonderful friend you will be able to capture these photos in a totally different "light" you know what makes her ticka ndyou will be able to sneak and get those cherished photos that arent the posed ones but the ones that just happen...you will be much more an integral part of her lifetime of memories by preserving her special day for her...you have a talent, enjoy it!


hmmm Lynda is doing wedding photos... lol You will be do an AMAZING JOB!!
I have my registration turned in, but havent booked thats next payday!!!


It sounds like everyone is jumping in on the last week of Sept... *sniff *sniff... I'm holding out for the Jan '08 Peep Meet... am I going to be lonely now? Trust me, that last week of Sept will be SUPER DUPER CROWDED as it will bump into Columbus Day and all those Fall vacations (I did look into it, envious I am - I LOVE FOOD AND WINE FEST!!


okay even as I am posting I hear you chatting here...

oh, yes, this was the comment to Misty!! SEE I hear you too Misty!! *smile *smile!! Good luck with the kiddos at home!!

I Not feeling very PEEPish this morning.Gotta go to work.Good luck all you losers.

Running in to give you a BIG HUGE HUG!! Dont give up, GET MAD, GET EVEN, GET MOVIN!! Help me!! I have not drank my water, I have not taken my vitamins, I have not dont so much... today is a NEW day, the choice is ours... what will we do? Will we let the scale defeat us??? Come on, grab my hand, join me in the wagon!! Please?

Quick check in from Tulsa. You guys talked a lot yesterday! Slow down and don't have any parties while I am gone.

STACEY!! Thanks for checking in!! If you are in Tulsa, are you taking care of yourself? Or do I have to worry you are going to damage your hip?? Be careful Peep! You matter!!

I lost 1 pound!!!!!!! Wooooo Hooooooty!

WooHOOTY indeed!! Lets go utahthreadlovincarinmomma!!! WOOHOO!!

Been there...done that! Next week will be bettter.

nsalz Thanks for checking in, and one day at a time, because we are WORTH IT!!

Now I sure hope I dont get one of those nasty pop ups because I used too many darn smileys, what are they there for then anyway - if you just give me a choice of 9 I wouldnt use so many!!

Stove is dead. My 7pound Rib Roast is sitting in a pan, all marinated and ready to roast... 2 hours dh tried to get the oven started... then it was after 6pm (I had tried since 3pm!) and I said, give up, order Chinese... and he said, hey, we have a grill!! *DUH but that's for another day, its already LATE!! Why didnt I think of grillin the roast???

 

[MA pigletfan]

i think that's a great quality to have!!!!! my DH always complains when i'm watching golden girls, but then he never turns the channel and always ends up laughing out loud (same with "steel magnolias", my all-time favorite movie). why can't he just admit that mature, sassy women are funny!?!!????

That last line is hilarious..i love sass..its a great quality!
Not weighing in today although i worked out a bunch and watched my food totals, but am afraid i gained muscle and don't want to see that scale go up..i know, i'm weird.
Will hopefully add to the loss next week.. for everyone, have a great day! stay away from sugar free peeps!! blech!!!!!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Where do you get Rescue Remedy? We are suppose to have more storms this weekend and I need my beauty sleep badly

We get it at health food or organic food stores.

 

[UtahMama]

Oh yeah, that's right. Weigh in day. Well, for the 2nd week in a row, I am able to record a 2.5 pound loss, for a grand total of 18 pounds lost since the start of the year. And 40 pounds lost in 2.5 years, over the course of 7.5 non-consecutive months.

But the really big news is that, for the first time in almost 5 years, my weight starts with the number "1"!!! I'm trying not to get too excited about it, because I know that I've still got a long ways to go before I am at my goal. But I do feel good about the fact that I have been able to lose over 40 pounds with out drastic surgery or fad diets (unless you consider Weight Watchers a "fad diet"). I know that I have to exercise more than I do; and if I let up for even a week then I'll be on my way to 240 lbs again. So I'm certainly not going to relax now. As I said, I've got a good 45 pounds to go before I'll be happy.

However, I've learned a few things while trying to lose this weight:

- I have discovered that there is no miracle cure. I've tried pills and shakes and everything imaginable over the past decade. But the only thing that has ever worked was eating smart and exercising.
- I have realized that losing weight takes time. It has been said countless times, but it took me 30 years to gain this weight, so I'm not going to take it all off in a week. As has become my motto - "Slow and Steady Wins the Race".
- I have learned from past experiences that once you lose weight, you can't get complacent. If you ease up on the gas peddle just a bit, those lost pounds will start finding their way back to your body.
- I have discovered that I have a lot more willpower than I ever thought possible.
- I have learned what food does to me, both good and bad. So now whenever someone brings donuts or cookies or some other sweet treat into work, I just think "I can't believe people would do that to themselves" and just walk away instead of grabbing for the biggest one.
- I have learned that I don't need dessert to make a meal complete. I also don't have to get an appetizer every time I go out for dinner.
- I have rediscovered my love of cooking. It is something that I really enjoy doing, and it is also better for me. I control what goes into my food, which in turn gives me control over what goes in my mouth.
- I have discovered that my weight does not define me. I used to think that everyone saw me as a big, lovable, jolly guy. And I was honestly a little afraid that if I lost weight, that would change. So I would tell myself that I'd probably always be heavy, so my only goal was to be "not as fat". But I now know that I'll be just as lovable and jolly, even if my belly doesn't jiggle like a bowl full of jelly.
- I have learned that I really can't do it on my own. I have been married for about a year and a half. For the first year of my marriage, I tried really hard to lose weight with out my wife's or anybody else's help. And after a year of trying, I was the same weight as when I started. In January my wife decided to join Weight Watchers with me, and lo-and-behold I've lost almost 20 pounds in three months. So despite my very independent nature, there are some things that are easier when you have some help.

I'd probably have something more profound to say if I wasn't still 45 pounds overweight. So I'll hold off on making some big Rocky IV "If I can change, and you can change, then everybody can change" type of speech until I reach my goal. But the fact that I can even think about what I'm going to do "when" I reach my goal as opposed to "if" I reach my goal is profound enough for me.

I'm going to print this and stick it on my fridge. YOU are so awesome!

Is there anything on earth as good as "no 2's" in your weight? Other than "goal weight"?


What a great milestone to have today! Your attitude is so inspiring!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

That last line is hilarious..i love sass..its a great quality!

Gotta tell a quick "sass story" about my late grandma (who was like a 2nd mother to me growing up). She was probably about 80 years old when this happened. She was out for her daily drive, and was going 40 in a 35 MPH zone. Well, for what ever reason a cop decided to pull her over and hassle her. He said "I can't give you a ticket for going 5 over, but I will write you a warning. You don't have to pay anything, and you can go home and rip it up if you would like." And you know what she did? As soon as the cop handed her this warning, she ripped it up right in front of him. But she didn't stop there. She was very anti-seatbelt. And even though the cop didn't mention anything, she thought she would defend herself anyway. So she told the cop "I know you are going to give me a ticket for not wearing my seat belt, but I'm not going to strap myself into this death machine." I think the cop realized that giving her a ticket wouldn't change anything, so he just turned around and left.

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

I'm going to print this and stick it on my fridge. YOU are so awesome!

Is there anything on earth as good as "no 2's" in your weight? Other than "goal weight"?


What a great milestone to have today! Your attitude is so inspiring!

Thanks for the kind words. I have it saved, so when ever I have a weak moment (and I'm sure I'll have plenty of those before AND after I reach my goal) I can read it and remind myself how great it is to feel strong and in control. Hopefully it'll snap me out of what ever rut I am in at that time. I don't ever wanna see 200 lb again!

 

[punkin413]

WI Disneyfan - you seriously just brought a tear to my eye....a good tear! what a great attitude you have!!!! keep up the good work. it's stories like yours and your inspiring words that keep us all going!!!

 

[Sparkie]

Down 2!!

Even though its the same two I gained last week- ok - I just wanted a "do over"

Congratulations on all of you who have lost!! I feel your pain for the do over losers, samer's and gainers.

Happy Birthday Aries!

I told ya'll about my dog who was eating the siding off my house- the vet suggested spraying my house with amonia- that's going to smell lovely!

punkin: I thought about a stimulant - a fat burner- most of the ones over the counter are caffine based but I've gone that route before- it works for a little while for me and then I gain it back. I have even done the prescription stuff- I got down to 118- but Im not there now.

But maybe it will work for you- it looks like it is Whatever you are doing keep up the good work!

I think I will try to count calories- I am 5 foot even- I claim 5'1 on an 80's big hair day but I'm not really- the official doctor measuring stick said 60 inches and that was all. Too bad those doctor scales dont have a limit I too would feel comfortable at 130 or even 135. I have counted calories before but only allowed myself 1200 and 10 grams of fat per day- guess that's why I didnt stick with it. I was starving! So I'm going to start at 1500 - 1600. I think the recommended fat allowance is 30 grams. Still going to keep up my water, still trying to be friends with fruit and salad, the fast food demons attack me daily, (maybe I should spray them with ammonia ), FIBER- now that's a challenge- but I'm working on it. I'm in the SLOW and STEADY RACE. sometimes its just real slow. I never thought I would say this but I enjoy my exercise time- I just cant go often enough.

I got some continuing education about childhood obesity- When I get through reading I'll pass on anything pertinent.

Nite Peeps!

 

[punkin413]

punkin:[/COLOR][/B] I thought about a stimulant - a fat burner- most of the ones over the counter are caffine based but I've gone that route before- it works for a little while for me and then I gain it back. I have even done the prescription stuff- I got down to 118- but Im not there now.

But maybe it will work for you- it looks like it is Whatever you are doing keep up the good work!

i agree it's not for everyone. but like i said, i think the way i'm eating/drinking and the exercise is helping more than anything! but i'm going to stick with my fat burner at least until may and then we'll see where i'm at then.

 

[jeriber]

down 2 however I have gained and lost the same six pounds three times since I started in November so I should only count 1 pound.

Eeyore-are you going stove shopping this weekend? I would love to get a new stove. I love to cook and would like something a little fancier. Have fun if you go!!