DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[Shula8205]

Hello ladies!! I haven't been very active on this thread lately, but I've been reading along. I think I mentioned previously that I've had a lot of headaches in the past few months, and after first prescribing me an antibiotic I was allergic to, my dr. finally prescribed another one and ordered a CT scan . . . But with this antibiotic I can't exercise !! So unfortunately the #'s on the scale climbed back to their original position . So I'm hoping for a fresh start to my diet in the new year .

Anyways, I guess it's time for me to introduce myself . . . My name is Christy and I'm 26, and born and raised in Cleveland, OH. My DH is also 26 (2 weeks younger than me) and he's originally from Chicago. We met our senior year of college and we've been married for a little over a year. We have two darling puggles (Beagle/Pug mix) who are brothers, but no kids yet . . . We currently own an apartment style condo and hope to get a house soon!! I work in the Registrar's office of a state university and I just started my Master of Education in Adult Learning and Development. I have a Bachelor in Communications, because I had hoped to be a sports broadcaster or a journalist but the entry level pay for those jobs just aren't worth the effort and the chances of making it big are so slim!! But I love working at a college, if only Ohio would create better funding for our colleges !! I love reading (anything by Clive Cussler or the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter series) and watching tv (I tivo almost 20 shows a week, maybe that's why I don't exercise enough ?) especially Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Bones & NCIS. I also love everything Disney and Christmas, which according to my DH means I collect DVD's (over 100: mostly Disney and Christmas movies), candles, and snowmen decorations !! I love to eat and don't really love to exercise but I do get along well with Billy Blanks (love my Billy Bootcamp , dontcha just love when he says "Let's see how you're doing" and you're not even in the room?). For the past few months I've been trying to attend our gym's kickboxing class regularly and at home I do tae bo, hula work out, pilates or the Caribbean Workout off Fit TV.

I'm really looking forward to Christmas this year because we're spending it with my parents (I'm an only child) and last year we celebrated with my in-laws (my DH is one of 5 kids!!). We're going to Chicago to see the in-laws for New Year's instead this year, but it will be kind of hard because my sister-in-law, the only one of DH's siblings who has kids so far, just moved with her DH and six kids to Arizona so we won't be seeing them !! I married into 5 nephews and a niece, but now they're halfway across the country.

 

[Shula8205]

My biggest fear when we try to have kids is that I won't be able to get pregnant. I hope that getting myself into shape and finding a healthy weight will help with that. There's no medical reason for me to have this fear but its there nonetheless.

Honeymo: I know exactly how you feel!! My DH comes from a big family and we really want to have kids . . . But the more weight I gain, I know I'm not in the shape I used to be in and we worry that we may have a hard time. I really want to get back to my former self and I guess it's kind of silly to want to lose weight before I have kids . . . but maybe it will make it all the easier after you have them if we're in better shape now ?? Count me in, I'm here to cheer you on !!

 

[Bee]

Oh NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I have no uterus, thank God.....

You guys would hear the word " @#$%&*!!!!!" from YOUR house!

I just love the prenatal vitamins from Costco. They have some diet support ones I want to try...till then, it's dinosaur chewables. They are my treat of the day, so dinoriffic.



HEY! Where's Sandy and Aries???? Send out the search team!

Oh thank goodness... I thought maybe I was gonna have to get upset for you dieting during this special time....


Love you'!!!! Mean it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ellester]

Honeymo: I know exactly how you feel!! My DH comes from a big family and we really want to have kids . . . But the more weight I gain, I know I'm not in the shape I used to be in and we worry that we may have a hard time. I really want to get back to my former self and I guess it's kind of silly to want to lose weight before I have kids . . . but maybe it will make it all the easier after you have them if we're in better shape now ?? Count me in, I'm here to cheer you on !!

I also used to have that fear, but learned I am ultrafertile. So, try not to worry about it too much. I would advise being as in shape as you can before pregnancy because it makes it much easier not to gain as much and easier to lose after (says the woman who gained 40+ with each baby and still has a good portion of that to lose more than 2 years after the last baby).

UM-I have a Spongebob vitamin as a special treat now and again! How sad is that?

 

[honeymo78]

Shula and Ellester - I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way.

UM - mystery solved. Take whatever vitamins taste yummy to you. I am a big fan of flintstones type generic childrens vitamins. I think I'm addicted to their flavor

 

[monymony3471]

I take prenates too. I feel they have so much more in them.

I'm making the no sew fleece blankets for the daycare, so just a quick hello, & I'll be back tonight. 4 down 7 to go! Then I'm making them for my kids and my nephews.

 

[spongemommie05]

i betcha can't guess which vitamins i take (He's a sponge and yellow ) that is all i am gonna say, although my doctor wants me to switch to centrum women's i did take pre-natals also because they had a lil bit more stuff then any other's, well i am gonna curl up and go to bed it is just a lil too cold for me Osteoarthrisis is setting in, .. love to ya all

 

[Tinkabella]

Hello ladies,
I'm Kim (aka Tinkabella) I am 37 and I live in Montreal Quebec (I was born and raised here). I live in a very Anglophone neighbourhood on the western tip of the island of Montreal. I have 2 kids DD6 and DS4 who go to a bilingual school (50% English/50% French). I attended McGill University and have a BA in political science. I became a stay at home mom when my daughter was born. I love it !!! My little monkeys are my world ! I have been blessed with the greatest family. My two sisters live 10 minutes away, my dad's house is only a five minutes drive and I can walk to my in-laws house. I should also note that I have the GREATEST mother in law ! She is hip and cool and loves my kids like they are perfect. She never "pops over", but is there in a flash if I call needing something. We are bringing her to WDW with us in May. She is WAY cool and I love to travel with this grandma ! (We have gone to France twice with her and she makes travelling with kids sooooo easy)

I have been married to DH36 for 10 years but we have been together for 16. He travels a lot, mostly to the US or Europe (6-10 days a month but never weekends...so it is not too bad)... we get to rack up those frequent flyer miles ! He is AMAZING...just emailed me asking if he should take tomorrow off so that I can have a full day (no picking up kids at school for lunch, after school, etc) to myself to shop or do whatever ! I love him !!!!

I also LOVE pride and Prejudice !!!! I got the DVD's for Christmas last year, Colin Firth is my man ! Very cool how he played "Mark Darcy" in Bridget Jones the movie.

That's about it...I will post a picture as soon as I can find one ! Seriously...as the family photographer I am always behind the camera never in front of it.

(BTW I think you are all AMAZING !!!!!!!)

 

[honeymo78]

tink - I love Colin Firth too, and Hugh Grant I must admit (dirty little secret right there). What is better that P&P or any of those Jane Austen movies and Bridget Jones - my two men together, and there's that other christmas movie they are both in that is great too (just remembered its Love Actually). I get a kick out of the two Mr Darcy's Firth plays.

 

[UtahMama]

I love the book Bridget Jones' Diary she starts with her weight and "shags".

I am still so sore from dancing like a 80's doofus von-poofus. My "everything" hurts. That'll teach me!

My kitchen is cleaned thanks to the Christmas Miracle that is the simotaneous 4 kids napping- The second I put #4 (daycare babe) to sleep, I hurry and fix a mooch-free meal and clean like crazy. I could nap, but then I'd not be able to sleep tonight and a tired, cranky cycle would start.

Did I tell you I want a Dyson vacuum for Christmas? Have I mentioned that in passing? It was looking like I was going to get my wish ...but my Handy DH just fixed my vacuum before last (I get one each year...The Dirt Devil is DEAD, but the Hoover is re-animated thanks ALOT, my darling DH!) It's self-propelled or it used to be. Now it's like vacuuming with a 100 pound dead weight because it aint self-propelled anymore. That part cant be fixed. Am I doomed to suffer this horrible Dysonless fate? Is my DH luckier than anyone because his DW only wants sensible items for Xmas? Will my dogs grow obese because I let them "vacuum" the big stuff after my kids are done eating so I dont have to sweep or vacuum?

 

[lexmelinda]

Is my DH luckier than anyone because his DW only wants sensible items for Xmas?

YES!!! LUCKY MAN!!!! Boy, if I was him and I was lurkin around here I would rush right out and buy you a purple Dyson faster than he can fix the Hoover!

Will my dogs grow obese because I let them "vacuum" the big stuff after my kids are done eating so I dont have to sweep or vacuum?

At least they're cordless...

BIG BAD GIFTING DAY AT WORK!!!! My officemate and I made breakfast for everyone a couple of weeks ago as our gift to the staff....we do it every year. Today we got the little cute homemade treats and little ceramic things full of chocolate. Wish me luck!

 

[summersk]

WooHoo ladies, and gent (haven't met that one yet, but someone mentioned him). You guys are doing so well in your holiday parties! I on the other hand didn't post my meals yesterday bc I was BAD! My littlest DD's party was a COOKIE party ( that was impossible for me), and once I got rolling, I kept right on rolling in the WRONG direction, (I ate good healthy meals, and binged on sweets go figure! LOL get it Go Figure, go in the wrong direction that is). I also started TOM yesterday, and had to speak with the Dr. today ever since they put me on BC a in August, I have been having OUT OF CONTROL TOM's! We are talking TOM 2.5 to 3 weeks a month OUCH, do you mind if I send my uterus where ever yours went Utahmama? LOL I told the Dr. if he couldn't get this under control in the next week then I was coming in to have it cauterized (hey no more BC pills after that procedure lol, there is a benefit) Otherwise I am getting it all together, Christmas is so close and I still have bundles to do, I am so happy that my kiddos are out of school untill Jan 4th and Jan 8th I am blessed in that way that I don't have a job yet. We might not have any cha-ching, but we'll have tons of fun together!

Today:
BF: Apple, H20, vitamin
Snack: tiny cookie at big DD's class party (Thankfully although I helped out they only purchased enough pizza for the class so I couldn't eat any if I wanted to )
Lunch: just eaten at 2pm large lettuce, celery, baby carrot, and pharm cheese (1 tbs) with pepper and organic lemon juice. Water to drink.
Snack: 100 calorie light butter popcorn bag, a few red hots
Dinner: TBA on phone w/friend making plans

Yeah! It's a good day!
Kelly

 

[UtahMama]

YES!!! LUCKY MAN!!!! Boy, if I was him and I was lurkin around here I would rush right out and buy you a purple Dyson faster than he can fix the Hoover!
At least they're cordless...

BIG BAD GIFTING DAY AT WORK!!!! My officemate and I made breakfast for everyone a couple of weeks ago as our gift to the staff....we do it every year. Today we got the little cute homemade treats and little ceramic things full of chocolate. Wish me luck!

I LOVE IT because DH is our lurker (which is why I've been subtly hinting, with a bull horn, how much I want a new vacuum.)

Walk away from the treats!!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

WooHoo ladies, and gent (haven't met that one yet, but someone mentioned him). You guys are doing so well in your holiday parties! I on the other hand didn't post my meals yesterday bc I was BAD! My littlest DD's party was a COOKIE party ( that was impossible for me), and once I got rolling, I kept right on rolling in the WRONG direction, (I ate good healthy meals, and binged on sweets go figure! LOL get it Go Figure, go in the wrong direction that is). I also started TOM yesterday, and had to speak with the Dr. today ever since they put me on BC a in August, I have been having OUT OF CONTROL TOM's! We are talking TOM 2.5 to 3 weeks a month OUCH, do you mind if I send my uterus where ever yours went Utahmama? LOL I told the Dr. if he couldn't get this under control in the next week then I was coming in to have it cauterized (hey no more BC pills after that procedure lol, there is a benefit) Otherwise I am getting it all together, Christmas is so close and I still have bundles to do, I am so happy that my kiddos are out of school untill Jan 4th and Jan 8th I am blessed in that way that I don't have a job yet. We might not have any cha-ching, but we'll have tons of fun together!

Today:
BF: Apple, H20, vitamin
Snack: tiny cookie at big DD's class party (Thankfully although I helped out they only purchased enough pizza for the class so I couldn't eat any if I wanted to )
Lunch: just eaten at 2pm large lettuce, celery, baby carrot, and pharm cheese (1 tbs) with pepper and organic lemon juice. Water to drink.
Snack: 100 calorie light butter popcorn bag, a few red hots
Dinner: TBA on phone w/friend making plans

Yeah! It's a good day!
Kelly

Kelly, I have no idea what a TOM is but you can keep your uterus, (but thanks! ) I do not miss Aunt Flo whatsoever! Good riddance auntie!


So far today:

b- 2 eggs 1 toast with spray on butter which I hate
s- none
l- wild rice (nuts and twigs style) with a Weight Watchers Smart One's carb smart frozen meal (beef with asian veggies)
s- a COOKIE!!!! I'm so DED! It litterally was a zombie snack!
d- will be a plate full of broccoli thanks to that cookie I didnt even taste. CARP!

 

[aldisneygrl]

Hello Ladies and UtahDaddy! I'm sorry I haven't posted this week. I asked a question about this thread and then went AWOL on you. It has been a bad week, starting with the preschool party (I did pretty good there), but then my boss sent us all home with a plate of leftovers. We weren't allowed to leave without them. I have tried to get my family to eat them, but they are calling my name LOUDLY!!!

I see where everyone has introduced themselves. I promise to do this later. I am trying to fix dinner before I take DS to his hockey game. The scale said that I had lost .5 lb this morning, but I got into the toffee this afternoon. DD is having her Christmas party tomorrow. They are having pizza and ice cream sundaes. Please send me your good DIS vibes so that I can refrain, or at least just taste a little.

UtahDaddy, get that girl a new vacuum. You don't get an opportunity (where you wife tells you she wants practical) like this very often. Carpe diem!

 

[Bee]

Kelly, I have no idea what a TOM is but you can keep your uterus, (but thanks! ) I do not miss Aunt Flo whatsoever! Good riddance auntie!


So far today:

b- 2 eggs 1 toast with spray on butter which I hate
s- none
l- wild rice (nuts and twigs style) with a Weight Watchers Smart One's carb smart frozen meal (beef with asian veggies)
s- a COOKIE!!!! I'm so DED! It litterally was a zombie snack!
d- will be a plate full of broccoli thanks to that cookie I didnt even taste. CARP!

Time of month... i had to think a minut to figure it out TOM

 

[aldisneygrl]

Time of month... i had to think a minut to figure it out TOM

I'm glad I wasn't the only one that was slow on this one!

 

[UtahMama]

Heh-Heh! I think we just scared off my DH Lurkerpants. He's at work now but catches up when he gets home. Just mention "lady things" like douches or tampons or itching and he'll run!

I'm pretty sure Spongie's DH lurks on occasion too. Me and Spongie are trying to convince our DH's it's a good idea to combine our vacations 2008. My DH will only go for free dining. Has Disney announced that yet for this coming year? I suspect alot of the bookings will be canceled if they don't. I think two rooms at the POP would be dandy. Which is still cheaper than the new All Star Music family suites. I definately want to rent a van or SUV next time. Untill Norah is big enough to not take a stroller, I dis-like the busses and the waiting and the crowdedness.

That would be quite a TR. I so want to do the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique next time with the girls (all of us?) and the tea.


EEEEK! Another plate of cookies delivered just now! I CANT eat any more of them! Sometimes they look reeeeeally good and then their dry or yucky and then I cheated for nothing, ya know? Moral to the story, if you MUST cheat, 1. be conscious and dont Zombie eat! 2. Make sure the cheatee is delicious and WORTH it! 3. immediately post here and get it out of your system and then eat broccoli in mass quantities.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

OH, GoofyforUM, did you know Utahmama wants a purple Dyson for Christmas??

Noo? Well , she really does!!!!!!!!!!!!

So get to shopping already...................

 

[Ellester]

Howdy Peeps! I did pretty good today. Oatmeal for breakfast, no am snack, salad for lunch, popcorn for snack, and left over Chinese for dinner. I only ate one reasonable sized plateful though. I did have a few chocolate chips and a tiny piece of the unbelievably yummy fudge my dh and dk's made for Christmas. But, we took the dog for a walk after dinner even though I have a yucky cold and no voice. I sound like Minnie. My dh and kids think it's hilarious to laugh at poor ole me! Oh well, at least I can legitimally pass on the bedtime stories tonight.

I started my pretrip report today, it's posted on the (you'll never guess) Pretrip Reports Board. I'll try to figure out how to link it, but I'm just plum worn out now. Oh, and the circuit breaker that runs our garbage disposal blew today. We have a call into the landlord so hopefully it will be fixed tomorrow. I'll have to move the toaster and coffee pot tomorrow for breakfast. Good night all! May you dream of Mickey Bars (the no-cal kind you only find in dreams)!

~E