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

[zigzagzerr]

After gaining last week, I stayed the same this week. I think I was on my way to a loss, but the late week beer and pizza Wednesday night did me in. However, I am still at a grand total of 28.9 pounds lost since the start of the year; an uber-grand total of 52.9 pounds lost since April 2005 in about 12 non-consecutive months; and I am now 32.1 pounds away from my goal weight of 155. Things have slowed down for me, but that is mostly due to being a little too liberal with my food choices on the weekends. And I know I can correct that.

I did have a success this week that I'm sure y'all will appreciate. Kohl's department store is having a big summer closeout sale, so we went last night to get some clothes for our September trip to WDW. (Sorry, no Peep meet for me. We are visiting relatives during our trip, so we'll already be strapped for time. But I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for your t-shirts to see if we can have an unscheduled meet!) Anyway, back to the clothes. I usually leave a department store depressed because nothing fits right. Either the shirts are too tight, too baggy, or the sleeves are so dang long that they look like 3/4 sleeves. For as long as I can remember, I've been in an XL. But just on a whim, I decided to try on a large. And much to my excitement, IT FIT!!! And not just in an "if I suck in my gut and wear a girdle all day, I might be able to pull this off" sort of way. It actually fit, to the point that I could sit down and not have the buttons start popping open. I could hardly contain my excitement. But since the two stalls on either side of me were occupied, I limited it to a few fist pumps. I think this is the sort of motivation that I needed to get back on my losing ways.

Hope everyone sees a good number today! Best of luck!

That's fantastic! Congratulations and way to go!!!

No peep meet for us either. Couldn't take my daughter out of school so we're going to WDW the week of 8/20 -- such a bummer to miss the free dining, but what can you do? Hopefully we'll still run into some disboard folks, though!

Well, I can't remember what I weighed last Friday, so I'll have to start next week.

Hope you all have a great afternoon and a wonderful weekend!

 

[DisneyObsession]

I am very confused on how to post this WI today, as I didn't post last week.
So here it is, I actually am down -4 this week, however, I think from the last time I posted it really is -2, but I don't know??? Anyway, I am back to the 7/20 lbs listed in my sig so that makes me happy! Melinda/Wendy, record this however you wish, as long as my loss that you have recorded equals 7 total! Thanks!

I thought I had quoted some of you, but guess not. Here's what i remember:

Aaron...WTG on the new size!!! How exciting is that???? And whoever commented that we women would have been telling those in the dressing rooms next to us & being congratulated on it was right!!!

Dene...You little crime fighter! I'm sure you scared them away before much damage could be done. The fact you could identify them was a plus for the police. Hopefully they'll be disciplined in some way.

Lauren...What a cute belly!!! I have always loved preggo belly's...makes me what to rub it! (Yes, I'm weird!)

Melinda...My tattoo doesn't show, unless I am in a bathing suit, or a lower cut top. It is a blue cross above my left "girl"! When I got it done I had tan lines and could judge from there. I like it and want to get another one incorporating DH's initials in it. But, that is my splurge when I reach goal! (Only 33 more pounds!!! )

OK...I really need to do some work here!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

I am down .8, I believe. But I'm still making up for a gain from I don't remember when. I am at 28.2 total lbs lost right now. I was as much as 29. Hoping to make it back there by next week. I am pretty much the same as I was 2 months ago! What is up with this? I am trying to get back into a regular exercise routine, which I just know will help. (It's hard after getting back from vacation and then being so busy!) I've been on the bike 3 times this week (45, 50, and 55 minutes). Hoping to get one more in tomorrow. I think I am going to at least try to keep track on cheat day this week and take it easy too. The wedding is a week from tomorrow, so I will be having pizza at the rehearsal dinner (thin crust), and of course the day of the wedding will be who knows what! I might have to make that my cheat day next week and skip my usual Sunday cheat day. I think that makes the most sense. I REALLY want to get to at least a 40-lb loss by September!

OK, I know I quoted Melinda, but it's not here, so...

MELINDA - I think making her wait for the senior pics until the hair is a more natural color is a good idea! I had a friend with very dark hair and similar skin tone to your daughter's, and she used to have blonde/honey highlights, and for her wedding, she had it all died back to the nearly black color it was. She said she didn't want to look back on her wedding pictures and think "That's not me!" So she went all the way back to natural. She highlights it again now sometimes, but her wedding pics are beautiful! I think I saw the flickr pics too. Has it toned down at all since she did it?

It's really weird... in the last few weeks I seem to have a ton of energy. I think that my metabolism and body have caught up with the exercise I have been doing. Plus I have been trying to get my 8 hours of sleep which definitely helps.

I was taking that Mega-T Green Tea supplement (with Hoodia!) for a while and still take one now and again... I swear by it for appetite suppressant and energy. I am really caffeine sensitive so the hard-core diet stuff makes my heart race (heck, two cups of coffee and I shake!). This seems to be a good level for me.

My doctor told me that it takes 6 months to change your metabolism (for a woman, that is). How long have you been at this?

 

[eeyore45]

Where'd everybody go?? Harry Potter isnt released for another 5 hours!!!

My parents took me out to the Moose Lodge for the Fish Fry... I'm stuffed, and only ate a handful of what was on my plate!!

We walked around downtown Auburn IN - J Seward Johnson's sculptures were featured around the town, I thought I didnt have to take my camera, as mom had hers - only we cant figure out why the computer wont upload them!! Oh well..

Off to check what Evel Dick is doing - he sure is acting like a bully - very passively!

 

[dance2874]

WOW, this place was sure quiet today, especially for a weigh in day!

Took DD to the mall today, I will have to upload some pics....she earned a trip to Libby Lu (or whatever that place is called!) and had a Hannah Montana makeover She has been such a good girl the past week or 2 and really helping me out, giving me some space and playing so nicely. If only she would stop waking up at night. Last night, again, up 3 times.

 

[Wonders10]

Hi everyone!

It's quiet here! Has everyone started their weekend? What are your guys' plans?

Me? I'm starting my weekend off with an exciting night of SOAP Notes and Progress Reports and some other annoying paperwork for my therapy clients. Jealous?

Tomorrow I'm baking cookies for school and finishing up some other school stuff that needs to get done as the semester is winding down. It flew by!

Notice that none of that mentions a date with A.?

Ugh. Well I was upstairs today working on a progress note. We were alone so I slipped him a post it (remember we're keeping it on the DL?) that read "I want to see you this weekend". Planted it in front of him and went back to work. He said wants to too but it's a busy weekend with school work since the semester is winding down, we have all this paperwork to do and he has a presentation this week. Ok fine. "But we'll do something" or maybe he said "we'll figure something out". I don't know. All I do know is that no date for me this weekend. I was semi-ok with his answer. He does get stressed out with school and he takes his work very seriously. No play until the work is done. Me? I get some done then play then work some more. I also don't let it stress me out as much as him but thats his personality and thats fine. But deep down I'm thinking that if he really did want to see me this weekend, he'd have figured out a time right there on the spot and set something up. And that makes me sad...that he didn't do that.

But I was feeling fine about it until my girlfriend calls me up. She is so not like me when it comes to dating and her advice usually makes me feel like crap to be honest. Tonight was no exception. She thought that he was giving me a bull excuse for not hanging out with me. I don't know. She just didn't make me feel very good. Plus I'm still PMSing. I've moved from the irritable crazy angry lady to the I can cry if my shoe comes untied lady.

So I don't know. It's just a really bad time of year for this to be happening. It's the end of the semester and we are both busy finishing things up. And next semester I will only see him one night a week in class. And we'll be just as busy. But I know that I am willing to test things out. Maybe he isn't. I just wish he'd figure out what it is he wants and fill me in. (Ok so that was sappy untied shoe lace girl talking)

Anyway, back to work for me. Have a great weekend Peeps!

 

[S.Poppins]

TODAY IS THE BIRTHDAY OF A PEEP WHO DOES IT ALL.....MOM, GRADUATE STUDENT, MINISTER, WIFE, DISNEY PLANNER EXTRAORDINAIRE, LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STAR SUPPORTER......S.POPPINS!​

STACEY!!!​

SIT BACK, RELAX, AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, STACEY!
YOU DESERVE IT!​

Aaawww, thanks for the great birthday wishes everyone!!!! I feel so special. I have not had a time to catch up. I only have a minute to check in. I have been in Georgia the last couple of days for my sister's wedding. We just finished the rehearsal. Today was a little stressful. My son is the ringbearer and the groom went to pick up his tux today. Guess what? After Hours did not order the tux. So I spent all day trying to purchase a suit for him. Thank goodness my sister is so laid back!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN!!! sorry it is late


I will try to check in when we get home on Sunday. However, we have small group at our house Sunday night and then we leave for youth camp for a week. Have a great weekend!

 

[dance2874]

Ok, here is my little rockstar:
Getting her makeup and nails done:

Waiting for her hair-

And her first concert: (for some reason it wont let me rotate it, and on my computer it is right side up )


I have no idea why she sings with her eyes closed

 

[monymony3471]

wow i can't believe you are due it just did not click when i was with wendy and she said that. duh i am such a bonehead ,anyways i hope your princess will wait for your doctor. and hey i live in utah too and i am sweet. (just giving you a hard time )

Welcome stop lurking and jump on in we would love to have you with us

I was thinking that too when I was posting. I knew you wouldn't take it personally. I think you are special too. I know you are. All those youngins. I spaced mine out where you had them very close together. Just another rockin' mom you are.

Alright yall... look at the size of my belly.

Need to lose some weight?

There is no way in Hello that I am doing that! You make having a baby look so lovely. I don't want to scare anyone away. Just wouldn't be right if I did.



Hope everyone had a good weigh in.

Didn't realize how many preggers were out there. Wow. There really is something in the water.

I still haven't decided on a name. I'm hoping once I look at her, something will just hit me.

Day care is over for a while. I hope I can relax a bit. I know me. I'll find things to do............

Have a great weekend everyone.

 

[dance2874]

Hi everyone!

It's quiet here! Has everyone started their weekend? What are your guys' plans?

Me? I'm starting my weekend off with an exciting night of SOAP Notes and Progress Reports and some other annoying paperwork for my therapy clients. Jealous?

Tomorrow I'm baking cookies for school and finishing up some other school stuff that needs to get done as the semester is winding down. It flew by!

Notice that none of that mentions a date with A.?

Ugh. Well I was upstairs today working on a progress note. We were alone so I slipped him a post it (remember we're keeping it on the DL?) that read "I want to see you this weekend". Planted it in front of him and went back to work. He said wants to too but it's a busy weekend with school work since the semester is winding down, we have all this paperwork to do and he has a presentation this week. Ok fine. "But we'll do something" or maybe he said "we'll figure something out". I don't know. All I do know is that no date for me this weekend. I was semi-ok with his answer. He does get stressed out with school and he takes his work very seriously. No play until the work is done. Me? I get some done then play then work some more. I also don't let it stress me out as much as him but thats his personality and thats fine. But deep down I'm thinking that if he really did want to see me this weekend, he'd have figured out a time right there on the spot and set something up. And that makes me sad...that he didn't do that.

But I was feeling fine about it until my girlfriend calls me up. She is so not like me when it comes to dating and her advice usually makes me feel like crap to be honest. Tonight was no exception. She thought that he was giving me a bull excuse for not hanging out with me. I don't know. She just didn't make me feel very good. Plus I'm still PMSing. I've moved from the irritable crazy angry lady to the I can cry if my shoe comes untied lady.

So I don't know. It's just a really bad time of year for this to be happening. It's the end of the semester and we are both busy finishing things up. And next semester I will only see him one night a week in class. And we'll be just as busy. But I know that I am willing to test things out. Maybe he isn't. I just wish he'd figure out what it is he wants and fill me in. (Ok so that was sappy untied shoe lace girl talking)

Anyway, back to work for me. Have a great weekend Peeps!

Going on what you have said about him, I dont think he was feeding you a line. It sounds like you guys had a great time last weekend, and he has alot going on this weekend. It is already Friday afterall, so maybe he had his weekend all planned out already in his head, full of work to get done. And you sort of caught him off guard or something? I ceratinly dont think he sounds like the type of person to blow you off in that way. Very dedicated to his work and wants to be sure he has plans on how to get it all done before making other plans, no matter how much he wants to, you know? You never know....maybe he will give you a call tomorrow!

 

[UtahMama]

Alright yall... look at the size of my belly.

Need to lose some weight?

And where are the stretch marks????

That is one cute bump!!!!

 

[Wonders10]

Ok, here is my little rockstar:
Getting her makeup and nails done:

Waiting for her hair-

I have no idea why she sings with her eyes closed

Ok this was too cute! I have become a clost hannah montana fan after being forced to watch a hannah marathon with my niece a couple months ago. Sad, but I knew all the words to the song your DD was singing

Anyway, she is looking so grown up....like a little lady!

Are you going to find out what the new baby is? Or be surprised?

P.S. Thanks for the boy advice.

 

[Wonders10]

oh and I lost about a .5 lb this week.

I'm telling you, this thing with A., cannot end because I think it's making me lose weight Seriously though, I have almost no appetite all day and then eat just a little dinner and a couple snacks when I come home. I know its not totally healthy but I'm not doing it on purpose.

Although the fact that I now only take the stairs while I'm at the clinic and have been peeling 9 yr olds off furniture in addition to walking/carrying another 9 yr old at camp for the past 6 weeks could have something to do with it too. And I am trying to make better choices when I can. But I'm not 100% fanatical about it like I was. I'm getting there though. Seeing those numbers on the scale go down is definitely helping to keep food out of my mouth.

So who is a big dork like me and pre-ordered Harry Potter? Amazon is delivering it tomorrow! Woo hooo!

(note the "upbeat"ness of this post...crazy PMS lady left apparently)

 

[dismom9761]

HI everyone!!

Congrats to all the losers and samers.

I have been busy getting me,Tyler,and Rebekah ready to go to Florida tomorrow.Also had to get Peyton's stuff ready for church camp,he is leaving on Monday.Rachel will stay here with DH then come to Florida with him on Wednesday night. I am a nervous wreck with my babies spread everywhere.Especially Rachel. I just know that she will be happier here than at a hot ballfield.Yep I am on my way to ANOTHER week long tournament. The only time I have been away from Rachel was when I was sick last summer and in the hospital.Harley swears she is gonna be okay...

Well I am off to do my last update on my trip report before I leave...

 

[denecarter]

He does get stressed out with school and he takes his work very seriously. No play until the work is done. Me? I get some done then play then work some more. I also don't let it stress me out as much as him but thats his personality and thats fine.

I'm sure it's the school stuff. Everybody has their own style of working, and that's okay... it just gets frustrating when you are ready to get the show on the road.

And her first concert: (for some reason it wont let me rotate it, and on my computer it is right side up )

That's sooooo cute!

 

[denecarter]

About 30 minutes ago, I received a VERY unexpected phone call.

Not sure who I've told this to, but I had this old HS/college boyfriend... something really, really, really bad happened and we had a major falling out 23 years ago. He was the only person in my life that I ever really, truly hated. About a month ago we forgave each other and ourselves and reconcilled via e-mail. I'm not sure what possessed me, but I also sent him the bad date story last week... he didn't respond to it.

Tonight, out of the blue, he called me and we talked for about half an hour. A little about what we've been doing all these years, a little about where we're at in our lives now. I was speechless and, at the same time, I just wanted to keep talking and talking.

He's in Denver right now, but he may come to Texas in a month or so. He'll definitely be here for our 25th reunion at the end of October. I have this incredible urge to see him; however, I also have this incredible fear of seeing him. And I KNOW it has to do with my weight... plus the fact that I'm not 20 anymore... but my weight more than anything.

I've been sitting here, staring at my computer and that last line for about 5 minutes. I've been wondering if I'll ever have confidence and be happy with my body. Can I be content with the progress I've made and am still making, or will I forever be beating myself up for this flaw or that one?

 

[HockeyKat]

My doctor told me that it takes 6 months to change your metabolism (for a woman, that is). How long have you been at this?

I started hard core on Feb 6th, but I was ramping up the workouts for about a month before that. So yes, I am right about at the 6 month mark. So averaging a little less than 6 lbs a month, even counting a 2 week WDW-related break. Not too bad I guess, although not Biggest Loser numbers!

Going on what you have said about him, I dont think he was feeding you a line. It sounds like you guys had a great time last weekend, and he has alot going on this weekend. It is already Friday afterall, so maybe he had his weekend all planned out already in his head, full of work to get done. And you sort of caught him off guard or something? I ceratinly dont think he sounds like the type of person to blow you off in that way. Very dedicated to his work and wants to be sure he has plans on how to get it all done before making other plans, no matter how much he wants to, you know? You never know....maybe he will give you a call tomorrow!

I totally agree!!

I am at a nerd-geek conference this weekend. It is a conference centered around the computer programming language that is my work specialty. It started today at noon, and we have sessions from 9-5 tomorrow and Sunday. My company is paying and it is 3 miles from my house, so I am not too upset about giving up my weekend. DH works anyhow.

It is funny though... probably 200-300 people there and only about 15-20 women. The line for the bathroom at breaks is waaay out the door for the men's room and there are like 6 people in the women's!

I was good... they offered dinner today and I drank some decaf w/ skim milk and waited until I got home. It was fried chicken, bbq, mashed potatoes... I just decided that if I was going to cheat, it wasn't going to be buffet style chafing dish food! They did have some healthy fruit available at snack time and skim milk for coffee, at least. I think tomorrow I might pack a sandwich in my bag just in case they have non-healthy lunch food.

 

[eeyore45]

So I dont forget - on saving the school... not that anyone at school would notice!

WOW, this place was sure quiet today, especially for a weigh in day!

Took DD to the mall today, I will have to upload some pics....she earned a trip to Libby Lu (or whatever that place is called!) and had a Hannah Montana makeover She has been such a good girl the past week or 2 and really helping me out, giving me some space and playing so nicely. If only she would stop waking up at night. Last night, again, up 3 times.

Yo - dance, did you buy a bag of glitter to take with you to wdw??? (Its' how I got my tags, AND where I got my "pixie dust" to dust those CM's!!!

Going on what you have said about him, I dont think he was feeding you a line. It sounds like you guys had a great time last weekend, and he has alot going on this weekend. It is already Friday afterall, so maybe he had his weekend all planned out already in his head, full of work to get done. And you sort of caught him off guard or something? I ceratinly dont think he sounds like the type of person to blow you off in that way. Very dedicated to his work and wants to be sure he has plans on how to get it all done before making other plans, no matter how much he wants to, you know? You never know....maybe he will give you a call tomorrow!

Shannon ITA - remember the basic.. "he" is a... 'guy" = clueless!!! I know you are not a "needy" woman... just a woman wanting to be a .. woman!! So do take it slow, and do NOT take it personal... above all else, always remeber... he has the "guy" gene!!

And where are the stretch marks????

That is one cute bump!!!!

ITA!! oh, Monica!! So glad you chimed in - ITA about waiting to name the blessing - I had made list after list... but when it came down to it, you have to 'see" before condeming a child to a life long name!! ( I still blame dh that last dd isnt named after my grandmothers grandmother - Kerrie!! or Carrie) I should take a pic of my current stretch marks... but then no one would ever - EVER get pg again!! SO sad!

 

[HockeyKat]

About 30 minutes ago, I received a VERY unexpected phone call.

Not sure who I've told this to, but I had this old HS/college boyfriend... something really, really, really bad happened and we had a major falling out 23 years ago. He was the only person in my life that I ever really, truly hated. About a month ago we forgave each other and ourselves and reconcilled via e-mail. I'm not sure what possessed me, but I also sent him the bad date story last week... he didn't respond to it.

Tonight, out of the blue, he called me and we talked for about half an hour. A little about what we've been doing all these years, a little about where we're at in our lives now. I was speechless and, at the same time, I just wanted to keep talking and talking.

He's in Denver right now, but he may come to Texas in a month or so. He'll definitely be here for our 25th reunion at the end of October. I have this incredible urge to see him; however, I also have this incredible fear of seeing him. And I KNOW it has to do with my weight... plus the fact that I'm not 20 anymore... but my weight more than anything.

I've been sitting here, staring at my computer and that last line for about 5 minutes. I've been wondering if I'll ever have confidence and be happy with my body. Can I be content with the progress I've made and am still making, or will I forever be beating myself up for this flaw or that one?

Wow. I am not sure I have the right words here, but I will try... body image is such a strange thing. And even though I am not facing the same obstacles that you are, I totally understand about confidence. I put on 70 lbs between 2002 and 2007, and although I have lost 35 of it, I am still worried about going just about anywhere in fear that I will run into someone I knew when I was thin and that they will be judging me. At my heaviest I was afraid and ashamed to go anywhere but work and home... even going to the grocery store was hard.

I think the answer is no... I don't think that we are ever truly *happy* with our bodies, because well, we ARE flawed. No-one is perfect. However, I do think that we can accept ourselves, warts and all, and find contentment in that. I think that as you continue to make progress, that acceptance will be easier.

Here is a big and a hope that you can realize that you are a beautiful, strong, inspirational person, and accept yourself for who you are.

 

[spongemommie05]

poppin on before hitting the bed
I am a Samer this week