DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[AlaskaMOM]

I cant exercise much due to him not wanting me to twist and such. So, I was wondering if I can join you all... but, you will all be done way before me.
My doctor did give me some diet pills.. I just havent taken any yet.. frankly, I am bored and eating is all I really do..

Hope you accept me..

I promise I will work on the boo hoo of it all.. I really do have a sense of humor.... HONEST!!!

The more the merrier!!! Welcome Bee!

As for us being done way before you, I surely won't. I've been a heavy girl since I was about 12 or 13 and I don't think 1 snippet of time will change that without me constanly working on "it". I may get to my goal weight before you get to yours, but I will still need to watch how I live my life. And this board (the whole WISH BOARD) is excellent to keep a person grounded in healthy choices.

Are you bored because you're not allowed much movement or because you have given up finding things to do? I bet with all the smart creative and caring women on this thread we may be able to help you with the boredom.
I LOVE to READ (go figure why I'm a librarian!) So I have a number of books I could reccomend. I absolutely love Janet Evanovich, she writes those books where you'll find yourself laughing outloud while reading. (not all Evanovich books are equal though, none of her romancy type ones are as good as her Stephanie Plum series). Also if you haven't read it yet the DaVinci Code, A book that is very difficult to put down. And the Tim LaHaye "Left Behind" series books. They are an easy read and man are they compelling. Also the Joanne Fluke mystery books (Hannah Swenson Mysteries) These are very good, though they do feature lots of talk about cooking, The main character owns a cookie shop (Lucky Duck!). And 1 last reccomendation, It may seem silly to you but if you never read tham as a kid, they are awesome books, the CS Lewis books; starting with Magicians Nephew (it was a prequel written after Lewis finished all the others) (unless you're a purist and then you should read "the Lion, the Withch and the Wardrobe)

I bet there's some others out there that can suggest some things to keep you from being to bored, that you are able to do with little movement to your back.

Sorry I get a lot long winded when I start talking about books!

 

[honeymo78]

Welcome BEE and everyone else who joined recently. The more the merrier IMO.

So I wasn't a slug when I got home. Even though I felt a little funny from the train ride (did the fumes get in?), I got my butt on the treadmill for almost 20 min and finished up one of the books I was reading (sometimes I have a few going at once).

The pizza was yummy and I stayed away from the breadsticks. I'm definitely under 1800 today, maybe even under 1600.

Gonna watch some tv and play some poppit on the computer. I'll check back in later.

 

[UtahMama]

Yay! I'm back from the local High School presentation of Beauty and the Beast. I was SOOOO good!

I went with Spongie to a candle sniffing party/open house and spent wayyy too much again. I resisted the hostess's homemade chocolate chip cookies and brownies... I deserve 3 banana-boogies!

Hey Stephanie~lawyer girl! Cute pics! Your yo-yo history sound like mine! I've never had this level of support, though! Welcome!

Disneyland Mama- Welcome Homey!!!!

Pooh Bear77- You are strong for only eating the fries and cake! Think of the damage you could have done! Thanks for cracking us up with your confessional...like WE'D judge you!!!!

Alaskamom!!! HOLY Smokes! YOU ROCK!!!! 50 pounds gone forever! I do believe you need a new ribbon! Congratulations! I am in awe!!!!!

Bee- WELCOME!!! Just as soon as you pass our rigorous initiation, you'll be IN! Just kidding! WELCOME!!!!



I did cheat once today, I zombie-licked the mac'n'cheese spoon of Norah's. Wasn't even good

Got my camera back and DH took some before pics of me! (I still have to take Halloween costume pics. of my kids!)Let's see,

and a pic of my wreath I made and my cool new glasses...

We took lots and in all angles. YUCK!!!!!


I'll check back later after I work on my lesson for church tomarrow!

 

[eeyore45]

OK someone pick my jaw up off the floor... UTM you are HOT! no... I mean never mind!!

Those pics of you rock - thanks for sharing!! The look in your eye - you truly sparkle!!! So vivacious!! I cannot believe the pepsi pic in your siggy is you - that pepsi pic, you look funny sneaky, but the pic you posted - - - waaaay better - love that hair style on you!!

Bee The hardest step you have to take, is the first step. As you may find out, I'm all about confessions, but its the change that is hard for me. If I can help you, let me know!! Gosh all you brave people makes me want to lay my cards on the line!!!

OWN the number. OK <takes deep breath> I start this journey at 220# (and I have it on good authority the scale was wrong, registering a start weight at 1 0r 2 not zero!) and at a size 20, pushing 22 in some areas...

That was then. This is now.

What do you want? What are you DOING??? Do they match?

Is what you are doing, getting you to what you want? Only you can decide. I cant control your behavior, I can only control my behavior.

Right now, this journey. I am focused on my mind. My mind is so powerful, I almost believed all the lies I told myself. So I am determined to work on that mind muscle. I refute the negative talk, I refute the "it wont hurt this bite"

Look to anything grown from the ground as healthy. Make healthy choices.

and most of all - Baby steps. Do NOT project to next month, next year, 100#'s - just work on today. This hour, this minute.

Dont focus on "cant" work on "can". and do what you "CAN"...

"I CAN"

(and grab Minnie Mouse and get those HUGS!!)

 

[eeyore45]

Quick grab a kleenex... go potty -

this one may make you laugh so hard, you may need that break!!

So I thought, what "can" Bee do? Didnt I hear of something called Sit and Be fit? or something, so I google... http://www.cherylmillerville.com/sit.htm

Tell me, (as my dh and i have been in *******) is it just me??? or is it suggesting some other activity?

JILL You are an inspiration!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

(ok, you saw the post!! YOU saw that "everybody dance" GET UP turn around, MOVE MOVE MOVE!!)

make it fun!!!

 

[honeymo78]

UMA - I love your new hair color! It is very similar to the shade I'd like to get - if only I could decide between that and blonde highlights. The wreath is awesome btw. And you're a local tv personality? What do you do? From what I've seen here you definitely have the personality

Jill - omg 50lbs that is so amazing. what an inspiration for us all. Now go grap that new clippee!

 

[pumba]

and.......picking ones self up off the floor when we fall.....I fell......I ate a donut and I thought I wouldnt but I did......oy oy oy......I know that I went over my 45 carbs for supper and that was on it......I ate it and there it is gone and I will not see it again.....I cant say I promise but I will TRY......
Welcome to the newbies....always great to see someone else helping us all stay healthy......if it is thru exercise, eating properly or just good thoughts.....we all need this......and each other......
I am a diabetic but not overweight......I try to keep myself on goal but some days it is hard......I was hungry today ......that is the story and I am sticking to it....
have a good weekend everyone

 

[eeyore45]

the things I want to type, but am preventing myself...

 

[UtahMama]

UMA - I love your new hair color! It is very similar to the shade I'd like to get - if only I could decide between that and blonde highlights. The wreath is awesome btw. And you're a local tv personality? What do you do? From what I've seen here you definitely have the personality

Jill - omg 50lbs that is so amazing. what an inspiration for us all. Now go grap that new clippee!

Thanks! No, I was kidding on the local TV Personality bit. You are the first one to ask! I would LOVE to be though.

I go dark for fall and winter. The "flavor" of the month is reddish brownish. (level 4/5)

I go multi low-lights and high-lights for spring and summer.

 

[UtahMama]

and.......picking ones self up off the floor when we fall.....I fell......I ate a donut and I thought I wouldnt but I did......oy oy oy......I know that I went over my 45 carbs for supper and that was on it......I ate it and there it is gone and I will not see it again.....I cant say I promise but I will TRY......
Welcome to the newbies....always great to see someone else helping us all stay healthy......if it is thru exercise, eating properly or just good thoughts.....we all need this......and each other......
I am a diabetic but not overweight......I try to keep myself on goal but some days it is hard......I was hungry today ......that is the story and I am sticking to it....
have a good weekend everyone

Describe (slowly) each and every bite of that dough nut. Spare us NO detail. I want to "taste" it with words! (PLEASE say it was stale and grea-zy and NOT worth it!)

 

[TwinkieMama]

Bee- Welcome! The more the merrier (or is it misery loves company.... just kidding!) As others have said: we are all about laughing off the pounds as we share our triumphs and tribulations along this very HARD journey called breaking bad habits and making good habits

my allotted snack credits for today

I am totallly going to copy that! It will make me feel like I am on the dining plan!


Eeyore/Sandy: please keep posting!!! You say so much that encourages me!

Utah! You are sooooooo cute! I love your hair and glasses and wardrobe and most of all YOU.

Today has been hard too but I ROCKED! Part of my problem is that I had a good week last week... it is almost easier for me when I hate my weight every minute of every day... when I lose a few lbs and my clothes are a little loser then it is easier to slip into the LIES (I deserve this.... This won't count etc etc)

Ok here is a question for the group: do you have a weight/size when people start to notice? I know for me no one has noticed or will notice my 5 lb loss however when I lose the next 5-6 lbs everyone will notice.... something is "magic" about certain numbers?

 

[Minnie_Moo]

ITA with Twinkie. Eeyore/Sandy's posts are very motivating!

UtaHOTmama with the red hair! Smokin'!!! Awesome Autumn decorations too.

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Ok here is a question for the group: do you have a weight/size when people start to notice? I know for me no one has noticed or will notice my 5 lb loss however when I lose the next 5-6 lbs everyone will notice.... something is "magic" about certain numbers?

Actually I don't think you can get an accurate take on that. How many people notice, but don't say anything for fear of making a faux pas? And I don't think MEN notice a blasted thing!! Well except if you're standing in front of the TV when a game is on.

 

[dismom9761]

Hi everyone! I had a few minutes to try to catch up and everyone is doing so well. I didn't have a chance to post my weight loss on Friday but there wasn't much to say.I didn't loose or gain-still 155 pounds.I didn't start until Wednesday so this week will be better.Today we went to my Inlaws for our Thanksgiving meal and it was SOO good but I stuck to SMALL portions of the bad stuff and ate the veggies.Baby steps......

 

[Poohbear77]

Wow! It is hard to catch up on this thing

Jill- 50 pounds, Girl you totally rock My 6 year old son weighs 55 pounds so thats like one whole 6 yr. old Woo hoo!!!

Stephanie-

Bee- Were with you girl through"thick and thin"!!

Umama- You are hot!! I Love Love Love the hair!! Hey off topic... I am having the hardest trouble covering my grey(only 31, but grey since early 20's). I have used every over the counter color there is(i'm too cheap to go to a salon) Any suggestions???

Ok so, i made it through another night at the bakery with no sampling . That's a plus right!! Also, to make up for my Mc D's affair I only ate a 1/2 turkey on whole wheat sandwich with a huge salad and only a little fat free ranch for din din. So hopefully I evened out

As promised here is a picture of me(neck up). Of course i can't find any digitals of me full body(wonder why ), but I will have the kids take one tomorrow(they'll love that )

 

[UtahMama]

AH Ha-Ha ha!!!! On the alloted snack credits for the day! I missed that the first run through! I've been a busy mama today and I finally able to sit and play and ya all are probably asleep.

I've spent a goody amount of time doing my 45 min. long lesson tomarrow (My turn to teach Young Women- aged 12-17) On the PERFECT topic, "The Courage to Try". Of course I am obligated to discuss Esther and Gideon...but when I "share" about my "courage" to make my body healthy by losing my extra weight by sensible dieting and excercise, I am gonna share about US!!! Hope you dont mind! I'll keep you anonomous, dont worry!

Pulling from my personal life to add to my lesson just thrills me! I'll teach from my heart.

My treat is Starburst candy, because Ester means "star". You can be a shining star through her example. Yikes! I have to individually cello-bag and ribbon 15 bags of starburst! and attach my Esther quote.

I'll wake up early to work on that.


Good Night!

 

[Poohbear77]

Hey girl I'm still here.

That is a great idea about the starbursts! See now I am not crafty, and would never think of that. Way to go

Ok now I am goin to bed

night,night!

 

[Bee]

Thank you everyone for being so nice to me. I have been reading a lot lately.. it has just been many trip reports though. I am totally addicted.. and I am also a little addicted (okay a lot addicted ) to the new tv schedule.

I even watch biggest loser..sometimes with an ice cream sandwich .

Ok, so the doctor wants me to walk, a lot! But, I live in Omaha and the fall has finally started to cool off to make way for old man winter.. It is just a matter of me getting in the car.. driving to the mall and walking.. Hey, I could even reward myself daily with a stop by the Disney Store . Just to look though..

Several of you I feel I knew already.. so, it is so nice to talk to you.

Just to see that I have a sense of humor.. and if you are bored and want to get to know me a little better.. I have a trip report also.. from last year.

Ok, so I am in... may be a few days before I eat a lot better, but I will get ready .

Oh, and I quit smoking cold turkey on August 4th, 2006 after 20 years of smoking.. so I do have willpower

 

[BONITATIME]

Ok here is a question for the group: do you have a weight/size when people start to notice? I know for me no one has noticed or will notice my 5 lb loss however when I lose the next 5-6 lbs everyone will notice.... something is "magic" about certain numbers?

I am only small so i only need to loose 7/8 pounds for people to notice. This is a big booster when they comment and really helps me to stay ontrack.

That said I was weak yesterday. DH bought home some Austrian sausages and I couldn't rresist. Still I only ate a little it could have been worse.

Today I will be good all day and that will compensate.

 

[lexmelinda]

Good morning? Hopefully for you guys anyway. The stomach virus has claimed its third victim.....me. I've been up most of the night but will check back in when I think I can handle the mention of food again. Prayer and pixie dust requested. Have a fab Sunday.