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

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I took the plunge - I signed up to do my first race. ever. In my life. 5K July 29 Montrose Harbor Chicago IL - Woman's only 5K (goodies and festival after race end.... hmmmm wonder what is the festival??? lol) OH and the best part? The shirt is a Nike White wicking shirt - with LIME GREEN highlights at shoulder and in the Vneck area!! Lime Green

WWPD!! I'm taking the peeps with me!!

My ipod is set - I have some fun songs to set the pace RESPECT... then I think What am I doin? am I nuts? Then Wynona Judd comes on and talks about dreams, and they sing "Why not me" now the song alone is just weird, its the intro that she gives it about living her dream for 18 years and we all can do it - why not you? why not? Then I have some happy music including the "Off Kilter" (epcot) they sing "Run run away" It just cracks me up - good pacing... then when the next self doubt sets in I hear Clay Aiken singing "Measure of a Man" > >
He never gives up
Lets go of his dream
His world goes around for his one true belief
Is that how you know
Is that what it means?

Would he walk on water
Would he run through fire
Would he stand before you
Would he will be your anchor when the dark unfolds
Would he always love you the best that he knows?

Would he give his life up
To be all that he can
Is that, is that, is that how you measure a man

and more "happy music" (Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet... fun stuff)

Then negative talk and along comes Donny Osmond singing "This is the Moment" > >
This is the moment; this is the day
When I send all my doubts and demons on their way.
Every endeavor I have made ever
Is coming into play, is here and now today.

This is the moment, this is the time
When the momentum and the moment are in rhyme
Give me this moment, this momentous moment;
I'll gather up my past, and make some sense at last.

This is the moment, when all I've done
All of the dreaming, scheming and screaming becomes one.
This is the day, just see it shine
When all I've lived for becomes mine.

This is the moment, this is the hour
When I can open tomorrow like a flower.
And with my hand to, everything I've planned to
Fulfill my grand design; see all my stars align;

This is the moment, my final test;
Destiny beckoned, I never reckoned second best.
I won't look down, I must not fall;
This is the moment, the sweetest moment of them all.

This is the moment, forget all the odds
This day or never I'll sit forever with the gods.
When I look back I will recall, moment for moment
This was the moment,
The greatest moment of them all.

So Peeps what songs help get you through?

First of all- congrats on signing up for your race! Woohooty!
Second, I Elvis! Something for every mood I am in! In the summer I also love the Beach Boys and the Beatles, for some reason its seasonal with me. I am also a big Bon Jovi and Goo Goo Dolls fan. I like a lot of new stuff too, but I would say Mr. Presley can get be through anything!

Hey everyone...been kinda laying low today.

Could anyone spare some pixie dust for my stupid mouth and teeth? I was hoping that it would go away but it just seems to be staying the same or getting worse so looks like I will have to suck it up and call the dentist on Monday. Anyone who remembers me from back in January/February knows that I am absolutely positively terrified of the dentist (as in panic attacks just talking about going)...and I have a feeling that I might need some scary things done.

So please send me some pixie dust and prayers (sprinkled with some bravery) if you can spare it. Thanks

Wow this is my 3rd time quoting you in my longest-multi-quote-ever... if I had not been a teacher I would have been a dentist. Sounds funny, I know but I feel like smiles are so so so important and something people should be proud of- I was the only person ever to have been excited to get braces! Don't think of the dentist as a scary place, he is your tooth doctor and he wants you to have the most beautiful, bright and gorgeous smile you could possible have!

I just wanted to share a couple of pictures from my July 4 trip to Bodega Bay, about 1 1/2 hours north of San Francisco. The weather was about 20 degrees cooler than my house, where it was over 90.

What do you think these bushes made me think of?

Great pics! DBF and I are going to try and save money to go to Cali next year! Its a tour company (Caravan) and you get to see tons of great stuff! Once it gets closer I will post it up and you can give me your critique on the places we would be able to visit!

Oh, and someone asked me a fireworks photo question! I'm sorry I don't remember who it was! If your camera has a manual setting, try long shutter speeds (2-6 seconds), with aperture set at f/8, and ISO at 100 (if those are options available to you), and USE A TRIPOD or something to prop the camera on so that you don't move it during the exposure. Post again and tell me what kind of camera you have, and I can try to be more specific. I just wanted to post something real quick in case you needed the info soon

Thanks!!
I have a nice 35mm camera but I think we are only going to take our digitals on vacation and I found what all the settings on my Sony finally mean. There is one meant for fireworks, candles, sparks, etc... but I wish I could have tested it out. I wish I had extra money this week because I would love to pick up a tripod... maybe I can convince the DBF... lol!

Hey Peeps!! Just wanted to let everyone know that thanks to the early preganancy test Dance sent me I found out I am pregnant!!! I will probably be due about 2 weeks after her! We aren't telling anyone except for my 3 best friends and you guys...I hate the thought of jinxing anything!!! so you have lost two dieters!! have a great day everyone!

Congrats!

I went to see License to Wed today. It was hillarious! I hadn't laughed that hard at a movie in quite a while.
I love the skinny minnie shirts. I'm just jealous that I won't be there. I'll be at home posting to myself. wo is me!

I have been wanting to see License to Wed but the DBF told me that I had to chose between it and Ratatouille and I chose the later (we are going tomorrow afternoon)... I have to see it because I bought this recipe box in the Disney Store that I fell in love with and it has Ratatouille theme and a spot for a picture so we have to go to the animation building when we are in WDW to meet the rats and I figured- I better know who this rat is first! lol! We will def check it out (License to Wed) on DVD though!

i took "in between" pics tonight. (i think the margarita made me do it!!! ) i don't want to call them "after" pics because i'm not done yet! but i'm very happy with my progress. i took the "before" ones in january, before i joined the peeps. i really didn't make any progress at all until march, when i joined this thread. so THANK YOU ALL for the suggestions, accountability factor and just plain being there!!!!!! you really did help and are still helping more than you know!

and no, i'm not posting the before and in between pics here!!!

That is awesome! Since it has been such a slow start for me I have decided to make my WDW pics my befores... plus then I can sucker the DBF into another "AFTER" trip eventually! (He tells people this is our last trip for a decade so I have to have some good reasons to get him back in WDW!lol!)

UPDATE ON RYAN--sorry I have not posted but our main computer died and we have been working to get our pictures back

I am at church now in my office so I thought I would share with you that prayer works.

The was taken off the ventilator 6 hours after surgery (normally it is at least 24 hours). He was moved to the step down ICU unit yesterday. Today they needed his blood level (or something in it) near 9 or 10 his has been around 2--well this morning is was a whopping 13!! They are amazed by how well he is doing. We are far from out of the woods so please contiue to pray for him and his family. I gave you the wrong age - he is 9. His younger brother who is 7 is having a hard time being away from his parents and brother. He is here this morning at church and just seems very distant--so please pray for him as well.

ANother prayer reqest for Bruce Barefoot---he has been in hopstial since last Sunday with a blood infection and they found out on Friday that is was antibiotic resistant staph--His wife is my partner at work and they have just been through a lot this past year-not going into all of it but they could relly use prayers for healing, his business selling, and disability to take him on. Please remember them as well.

So many prayers!
Hope all is getting better!!!

OH Yeah...Today's my 24th Wedding Anniversary! DH & I are going to Olive Garden for dinner tonight! I can't wait!!!!

Happy Anniversary!

Go back to the Dr. in the morning for the dreaded blood sugar test--It always makes me ill for several hours afterwards. So far all is going well--I am getting big and she is always moving. It is VERY HOT here so I am trying to stay inside as much as possible. I will update after the Dr. tomorrow.

Did you pick out any baby names yet?

hey, has anyone ever heard of papaya enzymes? i went to lunch with anna (wonderwoman) today and she offered me one. they're supposed to aid in digestion and i need all the aid in that area i can get so i took 2 after lunch! we went to chili's and shared the cedar plank tilapia and the lettuce wraps and normally both those dishes tear my stomach up, but i've only had a couple of little pains this afternoon. so maybe this stuff works! i told her to get me a bottle next time she's in GNC. they taste really good, too....orangey flavored. just thought i'd pass it along!

Wow.. how have they been working for you since? Or have you not gotten your bottle from WW yet? Sounds great!

After camp, I saw the crush, A., in the student room when I went in there to check my mailbox. He approached me about a final we have together on Wednesday. It is online so we can use our books/notes, but we are both concerned about it. So I suggested that we study together tomorrow after our classes. And he agreed. I really hope he doesn't ask other people to study with us...particulary 2 girls that I really really cannot stand that I know have mentioned studying to him. And hopefully he won't cancel on me either. But we'll see how it goes.

Hope everyone's week is off to a good start!

How did studying go? Did I miss the post?

Dh and i are looking into selling his car and buying another one. he's either going to take mine and get me something else or i'm going to keep mine and get him something else. i currently drive a 2002 honda cr-v and i love it. we're really struggling trying to decide on something else we both like and can afford. so i've come here for help.......what does everyone drive and do you like it/is it a good car?

Wow this is like the third time I quote you, too! lol! If only I could organize my huge multi-quote!
In any case, I know you got your car already but since everyone else was sharing... I have only had 2 cars in my life a 1994 Toyota Camry which I loved and sold for not much more than I paid for it in 2004 with 200,000 miles on it and a Saturn SL2 which is pretty generic but I bought it off my dad for like 6 grand and its a 2002 and I have had it since 04 so I didn't look a gift horse in the mouth! My next car (a present for when I finish my Masters which I will be starting this year) will be a Jeep Wrangler. Love them!

Hi every one Thank You for all your warm welcomes! Well heres the skinny we had our trip planned for Dec 08 Guess What we moved it up to Dec 08! I know Im sooo wxcited I cant contain myself but here is the dilema those nasty 35 lbs so now I have the BEST motovation in the world!
Keep up the good work girls!

Welcome!

 

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Thank-you all for the Birthday Wishes!!!
You all have really made my day!!! ​

I don't have any real plans today, as it seems like just another day. At 45, are they really special anymore??? (OMG I'm 45!!!!) My friend/co-worker brought me a Mickey Balloon and Mickey plush for my B'day (she's also getting me a Blizzard from Dairy Queen.... ), and DD & family gave me Disney Dollars for my trip! I am very excited!!!

BTW...Dance...Thanks for the offer to eat my cake! I appreciate the sacrifice!

Birthdays are ALWAYS special! Its YOUR day! Hope yours was great!

Greetings All!

I am new to the thread. I had Gastric Bypass in April and I have lost somewhere between 55 and 60 pounds. I started at 235 and I am in the 170's right now. I can't be more specific because I am staying with me Mom and she doesn't have an accurate scale.

My Dr has my goal at 150 but I would prefer it to be 125-130 so that is what I am shooting for.

This has been a huge lifestyle change for me but except for one big hurdle of getting really ill a few weeks after the surgery and ending up in the hospital, I am getting quite used to it.

I am not exercising yet I am still recovering from the hospital but I can't wait to get that started.

At first all the weight started to come off my face and I was getting worried that I was going to have a shrunken head on a still quite "fluffy" body. I am starting to lose it more evenly now.

My diet is really strict. No sugar, no caffeine, just mostly protein and more protein and did I mention protein? Which is so fun because I am not a big fan of meat.

Oy!

I don't crave foods but my brain still shreaks at me over missing certian things. There is often an internal dialog going on in my head at each meal.

I am planing a Disney trip 8-17 for 2 weeks and this will be the first time I have done Disney without being able to nosh my way through it. I hope some of the "magic" isn't lost!

Lisa......too lame for a signature

Welcome!
Glad to see you found us!

Even though I'm a newbie, i'd like to share with you a discovery I recently made. While perusing in iPhoto (A photo program for mac that stores your pics) I compared a recent photo of myself with a photo from last year...I still have a ways to go, but I finally am able to see a change which made me happy! I hope this is okay and doesn't seem too forward of me.

Nicole, my ex-NYer friend! I just think your before and afters are great! Excellant work! This WDW trip is going to be my before! lol! I have only lost 3lbs but the peeps are great! You will love it!

Can I tell you a secret? And this is how I feel about all guys, all the time...I think I'm too fat for a boyfriend. Ridiculous I know but true nevertheless. I automatically assume that most guys would not be interested in me because I'm not a size 4. How do I stop that? Not just with this guy, but with all guys? I even felt like this when I was thinner so it isn't a new development.
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Ditto to what everyone else wrote! You have to find reasons to love yourself! Love yourself for being a peep and trying to be your best you! You deserve your crush or anyone else who would truely make you happy! Fat is just matter, it doesn't matter! You are beautiful.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GAYLE!!!!



I know no one remembers me....

My name is Stacey. I am the mother of an All Star baseball player. I am employed full time at our church as the preschool director, small group director, etc.... I am a full-time grad student. And I am still fat.

Sorry I have been MIA this summer. Jackson finally finished baseball. We ended up third in the state. It was bittersweet. I just wanted to check in with everyone. I have informed my family that we have got to get back on track with our health. We have a big wedding coming up in GA - next week. Then summer camp. I am going to try to start weighing in again. I need the accoutability.

Hello to all the new people - I am sure there are many.

Happy birthday to all the birthdays I missed.

Hi! I am new since you have been a regular I think! I am Melissa, and I am a world history teacher (9th and 10th grade). I am 24 and need to lose about 50 lbs. My goal is to get there by January. I feel like once we return from WDW on the 28th my life will be more lined up for meet goals instead of breaking them!

Okay, Peeps... as promised, I am here when anything significant happens in my life.

Well, this was pretty significant. I went on my first date in over 20 years... and now I have a tale (I have been told by several people, including our own harley) that is the best first date story EVER! Guaranteed to give you a great ab workout from laughing!!!

Harley thinks Utah and the rest of you will have a field day with this one. If you would like the details, just let me know... I can either e-mail or PM them to you.

Storytime???

BTW - my body image was fine after 2 beers...the more i drank teh skinnier i got!!! right dis?!

 

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WOOHOOTY MELINDA page 1111 deserves a woohooty I thought!!

Harry Potter story (not as good as Dene's story, but its all I got!) So dh realized that dd was going away to camp - "too bad I cant take dd to the midnight show" um why not? "well you're leaving Thursday" ok, and the midnight show is TUESDAY 11:59 pm... "REALLY??"

so Tues I Fandingoed the tickets, then drove to get the tickets (the Imax 3D was sold out) (and why did I fandango the tickets if dh was going to make me drive to the theatre? ) then I went to the store and buy milk duds...

and we didnt tell DD - and she was a real snot - any time she saw me coming she jumped on my laptop - and talked back to me... it was horrendous - I may have to kill her!! But alas, I let it go, and we got thru it! She even called ds 21 to ask if dad ever took ds to midnight shows... Then she found out they theatre was SOLD OUT!! Finally at 10:30pm I caved and gave her the tickets (of course asking her if she believes in magic!! Sprinkled her with pixie dust when she wished, and then the tickets appeared!!)

So dh leaves at 11:20ish (the theatre is only 10 min away!) and he calls and says "ALL 20 THEATRES ARE SHOWING HP!!" oops (I didnt go!! remember I was going to kill dd! I got alone time ) So he figures out how to find his theatre, etc and thanks me that I sent dd with a can of pop and milk duds... and they enjoyed their daddy/dd time... They loved the show - except it was too short, they left too much out - Tonks...

And they got in the car and sat for 30 min not MOVING! DH was remembering the Greatful Dead concerts that had traffic flow, the Bears games have traffic flow but at 2:30AM in a movie theatre they didnt move an inch for 30 min - he spies a car moving behind the theatre, and he follows it - and was finally out of the lot (everyone else was still sitting there!)

He is hoping to NEVER DO THAT AGAIN! DD is hoping I take her to the 3D movie!!

That was a really cute story! lol! I think I am going to venture out sometime this week with my babysitting charges (age 10, 11, 12, 13) to go see Harry Potter! Your story made me laugh- I can't believe HP traffic was comparable to concert traffic! lol!

thanks everyone for the morning birthday wishes..what a bunch of sweeties you all are.... !!

Well its official, i am no longer a 20-something! You know what though, i am pretty excited about it! I am going to make this the best decade ever..God Willing! I'm on a good healthy kick with my eating ( WW and PEEPS!!), in a great healthy relationship and I just enrolled to go back to school online and get my early childhood degree (already am certified to teach 1-6, but want to teach the little little guys!)...so I am pretty excited about the big 3-0! or hopefully it will turn into the NOT so BIG 30 if i keep Peepin it up

B day plans---Greg is working tonight ( firefighter..works 24hr shifts) so my parents are coming up for sushi ( YUM!) and bringing 1 slice (gotta be good) of my mom's homeade b day cake for me

Great attitude! I am going to be posting on here sometime this weekend for tips to improve my attitude! You have a wonderful outlook! Happy Birthday!

PS- is there a peep birthday/name list that I can get so I know everyone's names and bdays before they come?

Can I be a peep? I have been lurking around for about a month on the DIS trying to get my bearings... and figure out how to post and all. And I definitely need this board! I do WW but I have been so uninspired lately. I am really determined to get into the best shape I can for my WDW trip next month. All that walking, you know? Actually, much more concerned about all that eating! Hey but what happens at WDW stays at WDW, right? Hmm, somehow it always follows me back. On my backside, KWIM? Ok. Can't wait to meet all of you and hear your stories!

BTW Happy B-day to MAPIGLETFAN. I turned 30 this year too!

Anyone can be a peep! Welcome!

Wow we have been chatty the last 24 hours!!!

To all who requested the WDW music CD, I am finally back on track with it and should get them out this weekend. Sorry for the delay, with all the mess with my FIL I just didn't get around to it.

My WDW music CDs are so excitement inspiring! lol! I put my park and wishes soundtracks on my iPod nano and its such a special surprise when I shuffle songs and get a disney one!

Welcome! I'm doing WW myself. Just a very brief background so you know where your fellow WW Peep is coming from. I received a 6-month online subscription as a dating anniversary from my now-wife five months before our Aug '05 wedding. (Some guys would be insulted by that kind of gift, but it was exactly what I needed.) I was able to lose 25 pounds in those five months, but I took a nose dive off of the wagon after our honeymoon. I luckily didn't gain anything, but I didn't lose either. Then in January of this year my wife noticed that she gained a few pounds since we got married (not that it mattered to me, but she wasn't happy about it), so she wanted to try WW with me. After climbing back on the wagon with her, I've managed to lose 30 pounds, and she's lost 18. So it definitely works if you follow the plan and have a little Peep support along the way.

How do you like WW? You have had a lot of succes it seems. I was thinking of joining this fall. Still undecided tho....

 

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Hi Peeps!
The funny thing is that this morning I was laminating in the crush's office (which I use the word office loosely. It's more of a student room where he does most of his work). Anyway, I'm laminating and it is just me and another girl. Well I did 3 of 4 papers and the 4th paper wasn't coming through the laminator. Then I heard this crunching sound. And then it jammed. Oops. Of course I had to be the one to jam it. But it turned out to be the best thing that could of happened today. I actually do feel really bad because the laminator is really important for us clinicians but he reassured me that it was fixable...he just needed the right tool.

Anyway, during my 1st therapy session, I made a collage with my client. She took hers home and I kept mine. As a joke, I gave mine to the crush as an I'm sorry for breaking the laminator. He smiled and laughed and gave me a hug! A long hug with a squeeze.

And then I went back in there after my last session to do some paperwork and he sat down with me and we talked for over an hour! The good news...he likes Disney! Epcot is his favorite. He hasn't been since 2005 but still he knew a lot more than most do and he loves the cheesy slow rides, just like me!

Here is another development. As we were talking he suddenly realized that I was in clinic 2 which means I'm leaving to do my externship in the fall and I won't be around as much. Well he asked me what my plans were. I told him I'm staying down here since its where I live and he said "good". So I laughed and asked why is that...he said "because I don't want you to go". So of course when the time came to ask what his plans were he said he is doing one down here in FL and not sure about the other. I told him he should do it here. And he asked why...and I said because I want you to stay here.

I know I tend to read more into things but this was a huge development. And I was flirty and chatty and not nervous at all.

Ok, sorry, I know a lot of you are "over" me talking about it. I'm just excited and happy and my girlfriend hasn't called me back yet.

Hope everyone had a great Thursday! Tomorrow is Friday...yay!

OMG! I am not a stalker! I have been off the market for 6 years and indulge in your daily crush updates, though! lol! I am sooo not over your posts! What a flirty flirt flirt! That seems like a great crush day! woohooty to you! And a WDW fan!

well, we got another car. we decided to keep the VW convertible since it's paid off and we got a 2001 ford focus ZX3. it only had 33,000 miles on it and they were only asking $6,800 for it. you can't beat that! it's burgundy and in very good condition. i'm happy with it! not our dream car, but it will get DH from point A to point B with air conditioning.....and that's kinda important in georgia in july!!!

hope everyone had a good day! tomorrow's friday......have skinny dreams!!!

Congrats on the new car!!

Hi Peeps! I went to a school supply store sidewalk sale today and I got so many good deals. I was so excited! It is a good thing that I became a teacher because I love new school supplies. I hope everyone is having a great day!

My mom tells me all the time that I became a teacher because of my love of school supplies! I hear ya! lol! I am like that dad on the Staples commercial that plays the song "its the most wonderful time of the year"-- only I am buying the stuff just for me! lol!

Who here has a MAC? Since ours crashed DH has been looking and keeps going back to this. He has 2 for his business and loves them and hardly has any trouble out of them. I was just wondering what other people thought.

My DBF has a macBook and I am in love! I heart Macs. I am already planning on buying myself the 24" iMac for Christmas! HaHa!

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

Hope Friday the 13th is a great weigh-in day for everyone!

Learning to live with food, not without food.
The hardest part about our sensible approach to weight loss is convincing people that it works. When we tell people that we've lost three hundred pounds eating fabulous food, they simply can't believe it. For most of us, trying to lose weight has always been associated with feeling deeply deprived while eating horrid food. But we'd "been there, done that" with the deprivation and horrid food. A lifetime of "yo-yo" dieting is how we got to be so fat!

Most of us with weight problems no longer have any idea what it takes to support a healthy weight. We're always either dieting or planning to diet. And when we're planning to diet, we're EATING! How do you lose weight and keep it off? You have to stop dieting, stop planning to diet, and start learning to eat correctly. How do you begin?

Choose a reasonable goal weight. Calculate your daily caloric intake using the following formula:
Female: Goal weight in pounds X 12 calories/pound = Daily caloric intake
Male: Goal weight in pounds X 14 calories/pound = Daily caloric intake.

Start eating a well-balanced diet that contains this number of calories.

After a few days, take a good, hard look at how you're doing. If you're not happy with the amount of food that maintains your goal weight, you have two choices: you can either start exercising or you can decide to weigh more. If you lose weight by eating less food than you're willing to subsist on forever, you're wasting your time. As soon you start eating more calories, you'll start gaining weight.

If you lose weight by "practicing" to maintain the weight you wish to achieve, you'll know how to sustain it when you get there. And we're living proof that it's possible.

EVERYBODY HAVE A LUCKY FRIDAY THE 13th!

I think I am going to print this! I love it! I get re-invigorated everytime I read this! I need to like post it up all over my house!!! lol!

I finally bought some crocs!! I used to despise them but have been visiting the shoebuy website quite a bit the last 2 months...not buying though.

I found a 30% off coupon so I bought them..the pink mickey ones. I think it came to $25. I love them BUT I don't like how they are for two sizes. I am the lower of the 2 so they are a little floppy. I don't like using the strap either but have no choice when I take the dogs for a walk..otherwise I deal with it.

No regrets though!

My DBF got me a pair for my birthday (i mentioned this earlier in my multi-quote that he got me a bunch of disney stuff for my bday and bought me our upcoming trip- i him mucho! hes my soulmate... but anyway since i mentioned already... this little aside is for once and for all to say what he got me: disneyworld cookbook, disney crocs- pearl with pink strap, haunted mansion clue, passporter deluxe and just other little disney things) and I bought myself crocs flips and I love them! I am also a convert but have the same problem- I had to get a small even though I wear an 8.5 and that was medium.

Hope you all are a bunch of BIG LOSERS today!


I just went through 10 pages with multiple quotes and poof it was gone!

Thank goodness that didn't happen with me! I would have cried!!!

Couldn't find the original quoter of this reply, but I own a mac, i work for the company, and i love my computer! The virus thing doesn't only have to do with the limited population (actually, hackers WANT to create the virus because thats total notoriety! Look at me! I made the first mac virus!) My job at apple is a trainer...I spend majority of my 9 hour day being a personal trainer, so If you have ANY questions, feels free to PM me.

Macs are known to be very very easy, it's hard when youre a switcher because youre looking high and low for the simple "print" button...and its not like that at all! Just give yourself time, and you will love it

Wow! great mac info! I may just PM you once I convert from PC to Mac at the end of the year!



In any case, I have been away from my computer this week- swim swim swimming... relaxing with my family and boyfriend and new niece... babysitting a little.... sick to my stomach on monday but that blew over... and looking forward to a nice weekend! We leave for WDW a week from sunday! Yeowza! So close! I babysat online Mon and Tues so I worked on our itinerary... just piecing together the best parks for the day with the ADRs and the parades and stuff. Not hour by hour, ride by ride or anything. Tourguidemike's site was great! My DBF and I had the day off together on Thursday and went out to breakfast, took a roadtrip to Danbury (where I got my Ratatouille recipe box) and then did some swimming again before dinner- we are going to turn into fish with how much we've been swimming this week! I have been enjoying my few days off.... work 50 hours this week, then vacation for 7 days at WDW, then babysit right until the teacher's first day of school! I am excited about school and this is my last summer working ever so I am not too stressed but vacation will be well needed and great! Plus, I am going to have more time to myself after I return because I will be taking to kids to and from camp, so I will be able to swim or hit the gym 5 days a week! Hopefully jumpstart my wieght loss and get myself to that 10lb summer goal that I missed out on before vacation! I will be reassessing my wieght loss goals and methods this week so I can come up with a great plan to start when we return. Any tips?
In any case, now that I have posted the longest peep post ever I will let you go! Have a great night! I will be back later this weekend!

PS- and yes this multi-quote, gone for a week, no more skimming for me, response had to be broken up into 5 different posts! yeowza! i dont think ill be able to do that again 2 weeks from now when i return from vacation! lol!

 

[dance2874]

CONGRATS! What is your surgery for? I have only been Peepin for about a month so I may have missed it?

It was supposed to be for a breast reduction and lift. I had finally gotten it approved from my ins. company...and now with a peeplet on the way it has been put off a few months The funny thing is that I just postponed it last week and got another copy of my approval leter in the mail today. I will still never tire of reading those words though- "We are happy to inform you that the procedure has been approved"! Cant wait til next spring when I can have it done.

 

[Wonders10]

ThinkTink....major wooo-hooty on the multi quoting! I'm very impressed that you took the time to read through all the pages and actually quote and respond to them!


My stomach has just been in knots lately. I'm never really that hungry and when I eat I feel sick. Normally I'm eating constantly if I let myself. Very strange. But at least I know I'm not gaining anything.

Crush update...btw, the crush will now be known as A. Easier to type all the time:

I got to school a little early today and headed upstairs because I left my travel mug in one of the therapy rooms (surprise it was in the same exact spot I left it ). Then I headed into his "office" to check my email and say hello. I'm happy to report that the laminator was fixed. And also happy to report that my paper was not the culprit...someone else's paper jammed it before me and I just added to the problem. Anyway the funny part is that the other paper was an 8x10 internet pic of britney spears, bald! I'm completely baffled why anyone would use a picture of bald britney in their therapy sessions.

So my girlfriends told me that after yesterday's flirting success, I needed to make a move. So I did. I asked him if he liked Harry Potter (I do!). He thought about it and said "no". "why" he asks. Well I want to go see the new movie but no one will go with me "I'll go with you". So he asked when would be a good time and we both agreed on Sunday and I put him in charge of picking a theater and time, then calling me with the plans. He gave me his number and he made sure he had mine. So now I have to sit in agony and hope that he doesn't change his mind and cancel on me...or worse yet forget about it and not call me at all. But he immediately said..."we should go". So I guess that's good. I'm sooo much more comfortable around him now. Thank goodness. Then we chatted a bit more and took a quiz that my friend forwarded to me...to tell you what cartoon character you are. I'm Elmo. He's SpongeBob. (some of the multiple choice questions...1)what's your perfect date? His answer, was a candelight dinner. Who would you rather spend time with? His answer, someone that is fun)

So not a huge update persay and I even questioned posting it because I didn't want to jinx it by talking too much about it, but I can't help it. I'm excited. So send some pixie dust that he calls me and the "date" goes really well.

End of Crush update.

Now I really need to get some work done but my tummy hurts and all I want to do is lay down.

 

[punkin413]

Wow.. how have they been working for you since? Or have you not gotten your bottle from WW yet? Sounds great!

well, i took them on tuesday and wednesday and they worked fine. but thursday and today my stomach's been all wacky so i didn't take them....didn't want to stir the pot! i have IBS, so i don't have a normal functioning stomach. i'm gonna keep trying them though! they're not expensive...like $6 for a big bottle of them.

Anyway the funny part is that the other paper was an 8x10 internet pic of britney spears, bald! I'm completely baffled why anyone would use a picture of bald britney in their therapy sessions.

that's hilarious!

it's SO AWESOME that he's going to the movie with you.....especially after he said he doesn't even like harry potter! why would a guy go to a movie that he's not interested in seeing unless he enjoys the company he's with???

 

[dance2874]

So not a huge update persay and I even questioned posting it because I didn't want to jinx it by talking too much about it, but I can't help it. I'm excited. So send some pixie dust that he calls me and the "date" goes really well.

First of all you score big points in my book for taking the first step and going for it! You got some guts there lady!
And that is a HUGE update too...you have a date I am so proud of you!!

 

[eeyore45]

I'm here= taking dd to her first sleep away camp stopped at my parents... met up with ds (he and his gf and her friends decided to take a "break" and go camping... ds decided they needed food and stopped at "Nana's" roflol!)

I'm going to admit... I"m freaking out... I rented DVC points... tomorrow is our 180 days and I dont have a confirmation number, I cant make adrs w/0 it for our stay... and our dvc member..."I mailed it, I'm out of town... yada yada..." and yes, dh paid him in full!!

its late, I need to be in bed, but I found an internet, so I needed to "connect"

 

[aries1980]

ThinkTink....major wooo-hooty on the multi quoting! I'm very impressed that you took the time to read through all the pages and actually quote and respond to them!


My stomach has just been in knots lately. I'm never really that hungry and when I eat I feel sick. Normally I'm eating constantly if I let myself. Very strange. But at least I know I'm not gaining anything.

Crush update...btw, the crush will now be known as A. Easier to type all the time:

I got to school a little early today and headed upstairs because I left my travel mug in one of the therapy rooms (surprise it was in the same exact spot I left it ). Then I headed into his "office" to check my email and say hello. I'm happy to report that the laminator was fixed. And also happy to report that my paper was not the culprit...someone else's paper jammed it before me and I just added to the problem. Anyway the funny part is that the other paper was an 8x10 internet pic of britney spears, bald! I'm completely baffled why anyone would use a picture of bald britney in their therapy sessions.

So my girlfriends told me that after yesterday's flirting success, I needed to make a move. So I did. I asked him if he liked Harry Potter (I do!). He thought about it and said "no". "why" he asks. Well I want to go see the new movie but no one will go with me "I'll go with you". So he asked when would be a good time and we both agreed on Sunday and I put him in charge of picking a theater and time, then calling me with the plans. He gave me his number and he made sure he had mine. So now I have to sit in agony and hope that he doesn't change his mind and cancel on me...or worse yet forget about it and not call me at all. But he immediately said..."we should go". So I guess that's good. I'm sooo much more comfortable around him now. Thank goodness. Then we chatted a bit more and took a quiz that my friend forwarded to me...to tell you what cartoon character you are. I'm Elmo. He's SpongeBob. (some of the multiple choice questions...1)what's your perfect date? His answer, was a candelight dinner. Who would you rather spend time with? His answer, someone that is fun)

So not a huge update persay and I even questioned posting it because I didn't want to jinx it by talking too much about it, but I can't help it. I'm excited. So send some pixie dust that he calls me and the "date" goes really well.

End of Crush update.

Now I really need to get some work done but my tummy hurts and all I want to do is lay down.

Awesome so happy for you.... and plus HArry Potter movie was amazing loved it!!

 

[UtahMama]

HEY!!!!

I officially have the internet restored to it's former glory!

It needed a new $60 (@ walmart) modem. I am sooooooo happy!

It's back for reals this time.

SO?

What'd I miss?

I only lost less than a pound this week. ARRRRRGH!!!!

It was more but instead of pooh muffins and colin blow for my thursday meals, I ate a late Mexican dinner! Which sat in my gut all night.

Hoping to see BIG numbers next week with NO whammies!

Gosh!!!! I miss you guys soooooo much!!!!

Dieting without y'all is HARD!

 

[winkers]

Shannon, Woohooty on making the first move! I love getting your crush reports. The next test will be does he like disney, because that could be a deal breaker...........just kidding, you can have him converted.............I guess I'm getting ahead of myself, or yourself.........I'm rambling aren't I? I took tylenol pm because I've had a hard time sleeping and I think it's working so I'll go to bed now.


Oh, and Hi Wendy! It's good to have you back among the "living".

 

[dwheatl]

Everyone have a great week while I'm gone. Wish me Disney weight-loss luck (Where was that corn dog cart, UM?) My plan is to stay active. I'll let you know how that works for me.

 

[pigget74]

Crush update...btw, the crush will now be known as A. Easier to type all the time:


So my girlfriends told me that after yesterday's flirting success, I needed to make a move. So I did. I asked him if he liked Harry Potter (I do!). He thought about it and said "no". "why" he asks. Well I want to go see the new movie but no one will go with me "I'll go with you". So he asked when would be a good time and we both agreed on Sunday and I put him in charge of picking a theater and time, then calling me with the plans. He gave me his number and he made sure he had mine. So now I have to sit in agony and hope that he doesn't change his mind and cancel on me...or worse yet forget about it and not call me at all. But he immediately said..."we should go". So I guess that's good. I'm sooo much more comfortable around him now. Thank goodness. Then we chatted a bit more and took a quiz that my friend forwarded to me...to tell you what cartoon character you are. I'm Elmo. He's SpongeBob. (some of the multiple choice questions...1)what's your perfect date? His answer, was a candelight dinner. Who would you rather spend time with? His answer, someone that is fun)

So not a huge update persay and I even questioned posting it because I didn't want to jinx it by talking too much about it, but I can't help it. I'm excited. So send some pixie dust that he calls me and the "date" goes really well.

End of Crush update.

Now I really need to get some work done but my tummy hurts and all I want to do is lay down.

WAY TO GO IDAHO!!!! I think I am watching to many shows with Joshua.

I'm going to admit... I"m freaking out... I rented DVC points... tomorrow is our 180 days and I dont have a confirmation number, I cant make adrs w/0 it for our stay... and our dvc member..."I mailed it, I'm out of town... yada yada..." and yes, dh paid him in full!!

How long ago did you pay? I always e-mail a confirmation number as soon as as I get half payment and then mail ouot confirmation when I get it.
As far as needing the number--you only need that if you are doing 180 plus the additional 10 days. You can still call day by day--a pain yes, but it can be done. You just can't get the entire stay up front. Sorry for your trouble.

 

[monymony3471]

Hey I put a ticker in my siggy just for my son. I am totally amazed at his accomplishment and sooooooooo proud of him! He is rocking and rolling now.

 

[Eventer98]

Everyone have a great week while I'm gone. Wish me Disney weight-loss luck (Where was that corn dog cart, UM?) My plan is to stay active. I'll let you know how that works for me.

Have a great trip..stay cool!!!

Welcome back UM!!!

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!

Total for yesterday........17.8 big ugly pounds gone forever!!!

Good job everybody!!!

Shannon....Way to make the first move, girlfriend! Hope your tummy is better today.

Monica....I'm so excited for your DS! That's wonderful progress!

Gots to go back and catch up a bit...

Everybody have a great day!

 

[dance2874]

HEY!!!!

I officially have the internet restored to it's former glory!

It needed a new $60 (@ walmart) modem. I am sooooooo happy!

It's back for reals this time.

SO?

What'd I miss?

I only lost less than a pound this week. ARRRRRGH!!!!

It was more but instead of pooh muffins and colin blow for my thursday meals, I ate a late Mexican dinner! Which sat in my gut all night.

Hoping to see BIG numbers next week with NO whammies!

Gosh!!!! I miss you guys soooooo much!!!!

Dieting without y'all is HARD!

YaY! You're back!! We missed you

Everyone have a great week while I'm gone. Wish me Disney weight-loss luck (Where was that corn dog cart, UM?) My plan is to stay active. I'll let you know how that works for me.

Have a great time! Have a corn dog for me

 

[punkin413]

HEY!!!!

I officially have the internet restored to it's former glory!

WELCOME BACK!!!!

Everyone have a great week while I'm gone. Wish me Disney weight-loss luck (Where was that corn dog cart, UM?) My plan is to stay active. I'll let you know how that works for me.

have a blast!!!

melinda - just wanted to say hello! i've missed you even though you've been here.....i know you're having fun with your family though!

spongemommie - what's your secret? you seem to always have consistently big numbers every week. my weight loss is slowing down big time...i'm not complaining though because i haven't gained anything. just wondering if there's something more i can do. how much have you lost so far?

 

[Disneyfreak92]

HEY!!!!

I officially have the internet restored to it's former glory!

It needed a new $60 (@ walmart) modem. I am sooooooo happy!

It's back for reals this time.

SO?

What'd I miss?

I only lost less than a pound this week. ARRRRRGH!!!!

It was more but instead of pooh muffins and colin blow for my thursday meals, I ate a late Mexican dinner! Which sat in my gut all night.

Hoping to see BIG numbers next week with NO whammies!

Gosh!!!! I miss you guys soooooo much!!!!

Dieting without y'all is HARD!

WELCOME BACK for reals Wendy! Glad you are finally restored to full internet power! When you get time, I've updated my trippie. I know how you like me to let you know. We've MISSED YOU!


Shannon - way to go on making a move! Have so much fun! And Harry Potter was great!!! We saw it last night. Good stuff!


UH, work was crazy yesterday, and I didn't have a chance to post my totals. I did weigh in, but I now don't know what my weigh in was last week! I either stayed the same or lost 1 of the pounds I had gained. So, I'm hoping to get back to the total 29-lb loss next week. It's 1.6 lbs away.

Well, I have another busy day planned. I have to go into town to get a gift, and I have the bachelorette party tonight for my friend who's getting married in two weeks. I need to crack down seriously on some of my photography reading too. I got a new flash attachment, and I need to get the manual read before the wedding, and preferably before the new Harry Potter book comes out next weekend.

Have a great and skinny Saturday Peeps!