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

[karenell]

Bee - I'm so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you and your family. I know this has not been the best of times for you, I pray a bit of joy for you soon.

 

[karenell]

I feel a need to defend what seems to some here as reprehensible behavior, but in fact may simply be a difference in expectations.

I'm a bit of an etiquette freak, especially with regards to events (hey, I'm a conference planner, it's an occupational hazard. I was also once a bride and a mother-of-the-bride. Definitely comes with the territory as a MotB...)

Conventional etiquette (Emily Post is my hero!) says that wedding gifts are to be given within a year of the ceremony - and this may surprise many - are not to be brought to the ceremony or the reception at all, but should be mailed or sent to the bride's home before the wedding or the newlyweds' home after.

This logic made quite a bit of sense to me when we had to make three trips in two cars to the site of my daughter's reception - a three hour round trip - after the wedding. Of course, DD and her new DH were off honeymooning and never gave a thought to how all this stuff magically appeared at home for her to open when she returned! (I have to be careful, she's a DIS-er too...) LY, honey, MI!

ANYWAY--since my daughter's wedding I have always sent gifts - whether cards or packages--and sometimes MONTHS after the wedding.

And yes, when organizing wedding receptions, I do arrange for a gift table because I also realize that most people are not as fanatical about Miss Post's writings as I am.

I only bring this up because there may not have been any animosity--passive or otherwise-- on the part of those sending a gift after the ceremony - they may simply have been trying to send a gift in the manner they were taught.

Just sayin...

Karen

 

[Sparkie]

Bee

Harley Good luck!

dance on some sleep

Utahmama 3 pounds already?!! I'm getting this Hoodia stuff and some slimfast and a 5 pound bag of salad. You are amazing! So far I only am down 1. But I think mostly because I got sick this week and didnt feel like eating- But watch out- I feel better now and am sitting here thinking about what is in the kitchen that I could eat. No situps for me x 2 days- just forceful coughing and full body clenching trying not to lose "control"

Seriously- I gotta get busy. Going to do some situps- may have to divide that 100 up in to shorter segments.


Also - my daughters dance studio is offering an adult class in tap, jazz, ballet and strength and conditioning. Do you think a 40+ in age and weight would look silly in that tap and strength class?- Not ready for the leotard and tights yet

 

[eeyore45]

"Then give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you."


— Madeline Bridges


Sparkie nonsense, no one wears leotards and tights anymore - GO FOR IT!! If you love it, you'll do it!1 I always wanted to take tap - a group of teachers joined and had the best fun!!

UMA did someone say "Mai Tai" I'll take one!!! *grin

Karen expert advice!! Thank you!! (I've been reading up a lot as my fdil - future daughter in law - is letting me help with planning their '09 wedding - I'm working it like a convention - booking a hotel, rooms, etc... still trying to figure out flowers, good thing I have 2 years to find that place in Chicago that sells flowers wholesale at 4am!! I'm so there!!

 

[karenell]

Also - my daughters dance studio is offering an adult class in tap, jazz, ballet and strength and conditioning. Do you think a 40+ in age and weight would look silly in that tap and strength class?

Silly? NO!! Not at all!!

My DD's school had an 'adult' class twenty years ago - they actually performed at the school's annual recital - in between teams of 6 and 7 year olds and high schoolers in their prime wearing well fitting jazz outfits, the 'adults' performed in their ill fitting black leotards and pink tights - all were well over 40 (one was in her 80's!) and none of them were at their ideal weight - but they DANCED! AND they got standing ovations for every one of their numbers because they were obviously having so much FUN!

At the time I was a little busy [four kids, three part time jobs, attending college full time] - so dancing was out of the question - but the kids are grown and gone, I've finally graduated and settled into just one job and I would SO love to do this now--but the school no longer operates and I haven't been able to find another one that offers it.

Don't wait - it might not be there for you when you think you're ready!

Go for it now!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Karen, You are so wise, I just love reading you!

I NEVER went swimming in public because, I was terrified to be seen in a bathing suit. On vacation, I'd wear shorts and dangle my feet at the side of the pool. A couple years ago, I figured I was denying myself a great pleasure for a silly reason. WHO cares if I was a 300 pound woman in a bathing suit in the pool or sunning myself. I would NEVER be seeing any of these vacationing strangers again. Now, it's like I'm a whole new person. I DO admit to wearing a stylish sarong around my danger-zone (thighs) but I think I look FIERCE for a mom of 4.
Nowadays, if I hesitate because something is out of my comfort zone (contact lenses for example) I'll at least give it a try and conquer the fear.

 

[Sparkie]

Ok- I'm signing up. I'm going to start with tap. and maybe ballet and the strength class. But I'm not going for the jazz or hip hop- Somehow I dont have the "booty bone" because mine doesnt move like that

If I ever figure out how to post pictures on this silly computer- I send you a picture of the dancing attire Maybe that will meet the swimsuit requirement.

I did take dance when I was a kid- so maybe I can still count to 8. I love watching my girls and I have done some livingroom dancing with them but they just think I'm funny. Oh, well, Laughing does burn calories too. See you in class!

 

[eeyore45]

Sparkie!!

FIERCE love that Wendy!! Fierce.... ggggggrrrrrrrroooowl!! Watch me roar!! I have the opposite kinda problem - I know I'm a 250# whale - but I cannot deny dd, last summer, we got pool passes, and I promised each friday and monday (her friends go those days!) we'd go together... aaaack, it was too hot to do shorts... and I wear shorts in WDW too - and I know its a frightening site from behind (vericose veins) but I dont have to look at me!! So I have to be comfy!

Of course I do hide from the world most days, its only when dd comes to mind that I force myself outside... its almost like a panic attack... no, I guess I dont want to think on that too much...

DH's coworker is getting married Saturday, well no babysitter, so we werent gonna go... Last night dh says, coworker wants to meet my spouse, and planned on dd being with us!!

wHAT??!!! WHAT will I wear! I only have black dresses (but I do have the most amazing sweet sexy red shoes... )

HELP

 

[Sparkie]

I want to look and feel FIERCE.

When I was 35 I lost 30 pounds- Guess I found it- But at 5 feet even I was at 125 which I thought was pretty sporty for a mom of 3. Anyway- we went to the amusement park where they guess your age, weight and stuff- and you win the prize if they are within 2 years either way. Well the very nice looking young man guessed my age at 30 which would mean he was thinking between 28 and 32. So since I was 35 I won a little dorky prize- but what made me feel the best was he told me that I looked amazing and couldnt believe that I was 5 years older than he guessed. I want to have that feeling again. So I have stalled enough- doing the situps now and then off to Hoodia-ville.

 

[eeyore45]

Joy Baher on the View read a report that says... IF you do PILATES correctly... women experience that "fun" feeling

Pilates is fun for women!!!

Time to change exercises??!!!

 

[bradford82]

Also - my daughters dance studio is offering an adult class in tap, jazz, ballet and strength and conditioning. Do you think a 40+ in age and weight would look silly in that tap and strength class?- Not ready for the leotard and tights yet

I took tap class and taught dance when I was almost 300 lbs. I love to dance and tap is lots of fun. You won't look silly. You will look great!!! Don't worry about leotards and tights I always wore sweat pants and a t-shirt.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Sorry I didn't quote. I have been trying to stay caught up for the past 24 hours or so, but with no time to post. I do want to send big to Bee and the fam! So sorry about your kitty!

I am feeling great today! I think the high temps here are finally done dipping down into the 50's, and all the reminiscing I have been doing has given me some great ideas and great motivation! I am writing again. Both in my diary and some thoughts about what has shaped the person I am today. It is like my own little journey of self-REdiscovery , and it's very liberating! And I am going to go back to my home church that is 45 minutes away. Not every week, but I want to go there at least once every month or two. I have yet to find another church to attend regularly that is closer to home, so I figure why not go back to the place where I grew up, my mom grew up, DH and I got married, and my best friend's parents still go? Even if it is only once in a while, I think I need it, and it will be great. Now, I do still have to convince DH to get up early on our one day off together , but it isn't every week, so I don't think that will be a big deal. And between the rising temperatures, all these thoughts of my youth, and my upcoming trip to WDW, I am pumped!!! I haven't been exercising as much this week, but I have been eating less. I am a bit nervous about what the wicked number machine will say tomorrow morning, but regardless, I am gonna kick some booty in the next few weeks - for sure!

 

[HockeyKat]

Can I join here too? I am trying desperately to get back to my pre-marriage fighting weight and I can use all the help I can get. I am down 19 lbs since Feb 6 but need to lose about 38 more.

I think a dance class sounds really fun!

 

[DisneyObsession]

Also - my daughters dance studio is offering an adult class in tap, jazz, ballet and strength and conditioning. Do you think a 40+ in age and weight would look silly in that tap and strength class?- Not ready for the leotard and tights yet

When I was 35ish I took an adult tap class and a jazz class. I had alot of fun, got exercise and got to know some other women around my age. (My DD's thought it was cool that I took dance class!) I took class for 3 years and only quit when life got very busy.

Silly? NO!! Not at all!!

My DD's school had an 'adult' class twenty years ago - they actually performed at the school's annual recital - in between teams of 6 and 7 year olds and high schoolers in their prime wearing well fitting jazz outfits, the 'adults' performed in their ill fitting black leotards and pink tights - all were well over 40 (one was in her 80's!) and none of them were at their ideal weight - but they DANCED! AND they got standing ovations for every one of their numbers because they were obviously having so much FUN!

That was me on the stage at the big off-broadway type theatre downtown! I did 3 recitals and had a blast doing them all! We adults got the top floor dressing room, which was like a suite! It was where all the "big stars" dressed for the touring companies that came into town. It was fun and I'm glad I did it!

Can I join here too? I am trying desperately to get back to my pre-marriage fighting weight and I can use all the help I can get. I am down 19 lbs since Feb 6 but need to lose about 38 more.

I think a dance class sounds really fun!

Pre-marriage fighting weight???? Who are you fighting????

 

[HockeyKat]

Hehe... not sure where I picked that term up from. Anyhow, it fits... I fight every day to not gain weight, and always have. After marriage, I lost the battle bigtime.

I introduced myself in the 150 club as well... but briefly, I am 31, height 5'8", weight 198, want to weigh between 150 and 160.

I do a calorie restrictive diet, between 1200-1500, and when I stay on it it works great. Life gets in my way a lot. I go to the gym 2-3 times a week, and play on an ice hockey league once a week, and am going to try and fit in a practice once a week as well.

Oh yeah, and I take that mega-T green tea stuff w/ hoodia. Not sure it makes a diff but it does seem to help w/ energy and it has added calcium, so I guess it can't hurt!

 

[karenell]

UMama - Thank you - personally, I'm a HUGE UM fan.
I'm reading your Big Fat Disney Vacation TR and really enjoying it!

HockeyKat - Come on in, the water's warm!

 

[UtahMama]

Joy Baher on the View read a report that says... IF you do PILATES correctly... women experience that "fun" feeling

Pilates is fun for women!!!

Time to change exercises??!!!

I'm suddenly wanting to sign up for a Pilates class......

Can I join here too? I am trying desperately to get back to my pre-marriage fighting weight and I can use all the help I can get. I am down 19 lbs since Feb 6 but need to lose about 38 more.

I think a dance class sounds really fun!

WELCOME!!!!!

 

[bradford82]

Can I join here too? I am trying desperately to get back to my pre-marriage fighting weight and I can use all the help I can get. I am down 19 lbs since Feb 6 but need to lose about 38 more.

I think a dance class sounds really fun!

 

[denecarter]

Also at least my tag is exercising

How many calories do you think it burns in an hour?

I love the drive in! We used to go all the time when I was younger and then they closed the only one by us. I am not sure if there are any here in TX but I am gonna research it. I loved those.

We have one here in Granbury! And you don't use "speakers"... just turn on your radio to a certain station.

 

[eeyore45]

YIKES - the dis is really loading slow today - and yesterday it took a "time out" and wouldnt let me in!!

Can I join here too? I am trying desperately to get back to my pre-marriage fighting weight and I can use all the help I can get. I am down 19 lbs since Feb 6 but need to lose about 38 more.

I think a dance class sounds really fun!

WELCOME KAT ! ! Just jump right in, post and post, and have fun, give tips, take what you need!!! I admire you for playing hockey - my boys both did, and I'm tellin you that is some stinky equipment - but you gotta luv it!! It is fun and invigorating.. dh played until he broke his leg (he forgot to stop, and fell wrong into the boards!! Freaky!)

I'm suddenly wanting to sign up for a Pilates class......



WELCOME!!!!!

UMA You feelin ok??? I'm worried about you, you didnt tell Kat she had to post a pic of her in a bikini!! we all did too!!