DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN! Part 4

[Eventer98]

I am just realizing that I think us Peeps without a cool accent will be outnumbered in Sept. by you lucky Peeps with one!!

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Happy Birthday Celery!
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Good Morning Peeps! It's time to rise and shine!

I'm on my way to buy party supplies for my youngest son's bday. I'm also hitting the tanning bed as much as I can before school ends here. There's only a couple of days left. I have a friend who called yesterday wanting advice on planning a disney vacation. I felt like a pro answering all of her questions and filling her with other knowledge. And the funny thing is that I've never been to disney yet either. The information that I have is thanks to the patrons of the Dis. And so to each of you, Thank You! Now, if only December would hurry up and get here I would have first-hand experience to go with my Dis acquired knowledge.

 

[DisneyObsession]

No time to catch up, but I wanted to say HI!!!

It's been a busy weekend and I haven't had a chance to see what all of you are up too. Went to a "Disney Party" on Fri with the friends I am going with in Nov. What a blast!!! We are all getting excited and can't wait!!! We now all have Passporter's, Disney flip-flops and getting Disney Dollars for the trip!!!! Nov can't get here soon enough!!!

OK, I need to get ready for work and pack food. See you Peeps later!!!

 

[Bee]

This is a public service announcement i wanted to share with you.

Omg.. this is so funny.. and yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

send to my email.. please..myfirst and last name at hotmail.com



Happy Birthday Celery!!

 

[punkin413]

I am just realizing that I think us Peeps without a cool accent will be outnumbered in Sept. by you lucky Peeps with one!!

but i don't HAVE an accent......YOU do!!!!!

 

[eeyore45]

I can think of a couple of songs to go with that picture... "Jose Cuervo comes to mind - 'who is that cowboy next to me???!!! " ROFLOL Eventer - I think my dh posed for that!!

I'm volunteering to take the 4th graders to the Art Institute today Peeps - I'm all excited!!

and keeper of the Desperate Housewives - but I have to tell you, I dont watch it anymore (too risque for dd imo) But I decided I must find out what everyone will be talking about!!! It makes me wonder about Felicity Hoffman (what if she's not sick - total and complete speculation! Based on her dh and mil it would keep her home!!my wicked mind! ) - and I wonder if what we see is what it will be next season - I mean I think its all designed to get us buzzing!! (Havent their ratings been down!)

 

[S.Poppins]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELERY!!!

Eventer---is that Jack Bauer/Kiefer in your siggie?? I luvs me some Jack Bauer! I still luvs me some Tony Almeida, tho ....I hope that I am making sense. 24 is my fave show with the exception of Lost.

24 and Lost are the two shows we watch every week. I like House too. I must be honest though and say that 24 has become a little predictable. I mean how many more times can CTU arrest Jack? But 24 has been great. My sister got us hooked during Christmas. I had to go back and watch the DVD's - we did that on the 10 hour drive to WDW in January! Dreading the finales and the long wait! I agree that Tony was great - those were the best seasons.

Danielle - you are the funniest! sjtodd@rolcweb.com I would like a copy too if you get a chance!

Hey Melinda - thanks for thinking of me! I have only had one headache this month and my hip has done well too. God has been good! We have had parties at our house every weekend. The first weekend was Jackson's massive party and our big church crawfish boil. The next weekend was Madison's slumber party and the youth cookout. This weekend we hosted Jackson's end of the season baseball party. It was suppose to be from 12 -
2. Everyone was gone by 6:30. Then yesterday we had the youth leaders over for lunch, we went to the movies with all our kids, then came back here and grilled supper for everyone. Next weekend we are having a cookout for DH's work. Our neighbors must think we are crazy!

So is it true - Twinkie is really pregnant? When is she due? How are our other pregnant Peeps?

 

[dance2874]

Ok, another MIA peep reporting for a check in!

So, you all remember my grand plans for Sat, right? Cleaning the toy room and a pedicure? Well, I threw out my back cleaning the toy room and spent most of my weekend on the couch or in bed...and not even doing anything fun The best part, is I never even finished cleaning and it is more of a mess now than it was when I started! DH is NO help. He has no clue what are good toys and what are toys she ignores. Ugh. So I have to call my Dr today. I have had a bad back for over 10yrs and it has never gone out like this...and now it has twice in a month. Makes me wonder why. And I have to teach all week because dress rehearsal is on Sat. That should be lots of fun!


I have been reading all along, but forgot to quote...so be prepared for me to dig up some quotes from 2 days ago later today. After my appt. when I am hopefully feeling better or medicated

Oh and Desperate Housewives? Holy moley I was soooo not expecting that!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

everyone has covered the advice i would give you. but i did want to chime in to say that WI DisneyFan (one of our few male members who just sort of sits back and watches the chickens in the hen house!) once posted what i will call his "mantra" and it really was truly inspiring. if he's reading this and knows what page it's on or if he feels like posting it again, i'm sure no one would mind.

It'll be my pleasure! (By the way, I love the "sits back and watches the chickens in the hen house" description. Couldn't have said it better myself!)

For those not around at the end of March, I posted this after I dipped below the 200 pound mark for the first time in a few years. I was 240 pounds at my highest weight, and I never thought I would ever see a "1" in front of my weight again. I was feeling particularly good about myself that day, so I tried to spread a little bit of that joy and inspiration to everyone else. I now keep this in a Word document to refer to when I am having a "fat" day and feel like giving up. It helps to remind me just how damn good it feels to accomplish even a small goal in our long journey to health and happiness.

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.

 

[Sparkie]

No time to catch up.

I'll check in later this week.

Son is graduating high school tonight. Yes, my first is leaving the nest. I've already had my cry. But I'll probably cry some more.

I am feeling very nervous in my tummy which has curbed my appetite. I'm down 2 more from friday- but I wont hold my breath on that one- probably just stress. But if by some miracle it does hold that would mean I get my first ribbon-

Eventer - I got your message.

Talk to you all soon- And I'm afraid I DO have a very strong southern accent- so all you northern folks- talk slow so I can understand you.

 

[UtahMama]

This is a public service announcement i wanted to share with you.

OH HOW FUNNY!!!!!!!! Ummm, if anyone needs me, I'll be at the Walmart parking lot with my collection of purses.
I'm stealing this IMG, hope you dont mind!

 

[iluvmickeytown]

Hi everyone,

Can I ask what Peeps stand for. And is it toolate to join.

 

[HockeyKat]

iluvmickey, I think peeps is just short for people... and you are definitely welcome!! I just joined myself about a month ago, and everyone here is great.

Okay, peeps, I am back on track today after 2 weeks of badness. I am planning to head to the gym in a bit, and from this point forward, it is FULL SPEED AHEAD to the Sept trip.

My weekend was full of chaise lounge and a good book, and no computer time. I have mostly caught up on the thread but too much to comment on, except for one... I have NC in my location, but no southern accent... I grew in PA. So if I meet up in Sept, you can cast me on the northern accent side.

 

[DisneyObsession]

Good amount to catch-up on, but I did it!!! Now for some responses!

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY BEE!!!​

GOOD MORNING, PEEPS!!! I think Belle's right, Tara! And just because SHE gained a lot of weight while pregnant doesn't mean YOU have to gain a lot of weight while pregnant. I committed myself to eating healthy and exercising when I was pregnant the first time and I only gained 17 pounds. DD was 10 days early and weighed 7lbs. 7oz. I left the hospital in regular clothes.

I agree...Some people who gained alot in a pregnancy expect everyone to do0 the same! I gained 45lbs with my twins (who WI at 5lb6oz & 5lb 11 1/2oz), but only 11 lbs with DS (who WI at 8lbs 1oz)! Can't say I left in regular clothes with DS, but definitely smaller than with DD's!

Today is a yucky day for me, but I do have one piece of good news - I've lost of total of 62 pounds! Woo!

You may have been having a "yucky day" but your weight loss is awesome!!! Congrats!!!

Here is a closer up photo of the puppy. We had a hard time getting him to look at the camera while we were taking photos last night!

He is adorable!!!! My lab is now about 70lbs! They grow very fast!!!!

This is a public service announcement I wanted

Thanbks for that! I needed xome good "eye candy" this morning!!!

Hi everyone,

Can I ask what Peeps stand for. And is it toolate to join.

ILM... It's never too late to join!!! Hope you enjoy it here and come back often!

Need to go back to work! (Even though this is more fun!)

 

[lexmelinda]

ONE MORE TIME..... ​

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CELERY!!!​

 

[daisy_77]

Celery!!!​

I hope you have a great day!

 

[punkin413]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELERY!!!!!!!

hope you have a wonderful day!!!!!!!

 

[Wonders10]

Hi Peeps!

I'm home! Had a good time, but I'm exhausted and have tons of school work to get done tonight. I'll post more tomorrow!

Hope you all have been well!

 

[winkers]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELERY!!!!

 

[eeyore45]

I am exhausted, not much sleep last night (thanks dd to wandering and crying I'm still awake - and dh snoring) today was the Art Institute field trip - I really ought to post a picture of my ankle - y'all will not believe the size!! About the size of a grapefruit, but I got thru it!!

Thanks for the reminder Melinda!!

WELCOME NEWBIE PEEPS _ Peeps is term of endearment - we are in this together, as one people - I just want to go to a place where everyone knows your name (or however that song from Cheers goes -) So I think of that when I think of "Peeps" we're all sitting around the bar listening to me yammering on like Cliff Claven!!