DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[Bee]

Over the holiday weekend we will be upgrading the boards to the latest version of the VBulletin software. This upgrade will involve major downtime for the boards. I will be bringing them down around 5pm on Friday and it will take 24 to 48 hours to upgrade them.
The new VBulletin has a host of exciting new features, this should really make the boards a better place for all of us.
Alex
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[UtahMama]

Over the holiday weekend we will be upgrading the boards to the latest version of the VBulletin software. This upgrade will involve major downtime for the boards. I will be bringing them down around 5pm on Friday and it will take 24 to 48 hours to upgrade them.
The new VBulletin has a host of exciting new features, this should really make the boards a better place for all of us.
Alex
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This is the message I found...

Cold Turkey. Guess I'll have a clean, organized house and craft like a crazed weasle. And concentrate really hard on NOT cheating.

 

[Bee]

Cold Turkey. Guess I'll have a clean, organized house and craft like a crazed weasle. And concentrate really hard on NOT cheating.

You can come clean mine next!!

 

[aries1980]

Ill be back on later ladies....

Hey UM any thought on the surprise yet sorry to be a pain

 

[UtahMama]

You guys! Ya gotta sign up to do the scrapbook recipe club thingy!

It's going to be really exciting, for sure! You dont have to be that crafty and the more peeps sign up, the more full our books will be! It's all explained clearly on the Aries1980 thread. Pleeeeeease!

 

[spongemommie05]

So does that mean no weigh in tommorow?

 

[harleygirl]

So does that mean no weigh in tommorow?

well I guess we can all weigh in and post early in the a.m. might mean that we don't get that "big Potty" benefit tho!

 

[harleygirl]

hi peeps, just saying a quick hello as i prepare pignblankets for breakfast at work tomorrow...trying to stay out of them as they are still warm and very yummy...but 1 or 2 won't hurt seeing as how I have had no supper...1 1/2 liters of water today thus far...will prob make my 2 liters by bedtime and tinkle all night worked out today and it felt SSOOO GOOD...and although I have only lost like what 3 lbs IT happened yesterday...someone noticed a difference in me... was pretty good today, did succumb to choc attack this afternoon, and caved right in, but I figure I have done semi ok this holiday season, last yr I gained like 5-8 lbs so IF I make it thru without giving up hopelessly and gaining more than a lb or two I feel accomplished and can start fresh with a great new attitude and wonderful Peeps along with me!

Having some real issues with a "lady" in my office whom we shall call ManHunter and we are all stressed and tense and I think I caved on the choc attack because of a combo of stress and then boredom...but tomorrow is a new day and I will give me a birthday present by getting up and walking early in the a.m. to make me feel good...have shamelessly hinted that I want a yoga mat and blocks for bday (even took DH to the store and showed it to him)

Utah - do you have a Kohls store near you? They have your Purple Dyson on sale for about $60 off and are giving $10 Kohls cash for every $50 you spend with them

off to scrapbook and hopefully make progress on FIL scrapbook christmas present ( i was volunteered to do this and have run out of time YIKES)

 

[Poohbear77]

Double post-Sorry

 

[Poohbear77]

In honor of Melinda's great idea, I would like to formally introduce myself.

My name is Dawn, I am 30 years old, live in MD, and I have 3 children.

This is me(note- daughter refused to let me take a picture by myself so here she is)

This is the kiddos:

I have been homeschooling my children for 3 years now, and wouldn't want it any other way(love ya kids- smootch, smootch)I have been married for 10 years to my highschool sweetheart( Love ya too hunny ) I work part time in the evenings at the local grocery store baking bread for the next day(this is partly why I am pooh sized ) I also work part-time as needed at a residential school for disabled children. I love,love,love to eat. I Come from a loong line of eaters, but somehow I am the only one who seems to gain any weight. Actually, I think I gain all my family's weight too!!! Diets do not work for me. I know that if I limit the things that I can eat I will fail. I know that I have to cut back and EXERCISE which I HATE. I just never stick with it. But, this time is different. I will win!

Thanks to everyone!!! Blessings all around!

Dawn

 

[jaycns]

I laughed so hard at the Die Hard gift-that sounds like something my DH would get me! . You say you are land locked-are you also snowed in today?

Nope, no snow. Not even a jacket. I am in KY. I guess we do have rivers and lakes...but I like to snorkel in warm waters! Snow...parish the thought!

 

[mousehouselover]

Quick 'hi!' and Merry Christmas everyone!

I haven't been very good about my water this week, I think I had 4 liters on Mon but went down hill from there. I did spend 70 mins on the TM last night which was really good. I've been mostly good about staying away from the cookies and candy (Go me!) I stepped on the scale the other day and I was down 3 lb but I think it was a fluke. I'm a bit frustrated with not losing but I've had so many temptations and I'm not eating well yet so I'll just stick with being happy that I'm exercising more. When I do buckle down I know the weight will come off. I had to report for jury duty this am, really boring and the thee defendant took a plea so I wasted 3 hours for nothing. On the up side, I wasn't at work when 3 more trays of goodies were delivered so I couldn't give in to temptation.

WWPD? They'd just say no to all the oh so yummy but bad for the tummy, hips and hiney treats that will be out for the next 4 days! Come on ladies, only 4 more days! We'll get past the holiday and then the temptations won't be all over the place.

I need to get going, I have a survey I have to finish for work and I have to get in some TM time. DH has been feeling neglected lately so I have to find some time for him too.

 

[jaycns]

Ever since I saw the fart tag and the penguins in your siggie, I've liked you.
Die Hard in DVD box-set is a touching and symbolic 1st Mother's Day Gift! What a romantic and beautiful gesture.

Yes, the DIE HARD boxset was to be a tutorial in good mothering...the lesson being...go home and be with your kids on Christmas Eve instead of working with a bunch of drunken fools or you will be taken hostage by terrorists, your building will be blown to bits and your ex husband (even though I don't have one) will get his feet all bloody while trying to save the your sorry self.

Love your picture too. Love AKL and Boma. Love ya, CROC wearing funny lady! You gotta do the recipe circle Journal thingy of Aries. (Since you cant say "NO".... ) since you like to Scrapbook, and have loads of spare time to do so!

YEP, Crocs rule! AKL rules! And I would love to do that circle thing...but even after reading it...I am a little fuzzy..what are the carrots? HMMM???? Help for the challanged?

You always make me laugh (I know I've said that before) and I'm so glad to know you!

Well I have to admit that your trip report is balm to my soul...when I am really down I have a few reports I read....yours is one of them. Thanks for the laughs and tender moments and all of the interesting tidbits too. Also, I love the whole pecked to death by chickens quote! I saw that on a mug at Hallmark last night and almost bought it!

 

[harleygirl]

off to scrapbook and hopefully make progress on FIL scrapbook christmas present ( i was volunteered to do this and have run out of time YIKES)

I am creatively challenged/drained this p.m. have just completed 12 pages in this scrapbook...no journaling yet, and not very embellished, but the pics are on the pages in order !!!! YAY only have about 15 more pages to do and I will be finished!!!and 2 1/2 days to do it in

 

[monymony3471]

Hi, remember me? I'm so tired.

Who had the brilliant idea about making all these no sew fleece blankets for a gazillion kids anyways? with 4 days to do it? Huh? I wanna know and shoot that person.


I've traveled all over looking for material for the last 3 night. then in my spare time I'm making blankets. I'm not eating right, I'm NOT exercising, and I'm barely sleeping. I have 9 done and 5 more to go.

Yesterday was so fun. For the last hour of Daycare I got to help a child puke until his mom came. Poor thing. I felt so bad for him. He's only 3 and just didn't understand why he was sick. After 3 outfits, I just wrapped him in a fluffy towel and put him in my lap with a bucket. He was shivering.

I think I got all my shopping finally done. Now I have to wrap tomorrow after I have to go to a funeral home. Friends Grandpa passed yesterday.

Then I have to cook something for christmas eve to take to my aunts. She asked for me to make dessert!!!! I couldn't say no.

I have 12 kids to watch tomorrow.


I am confused on how to actually sign up. I read everything, but all that I could do was post or pm. I'm not posting my info, so that leaves pm?

Boards down for 2 DAYS?????? UM Your response to that was exactly what I was thinking. You totally get me.

If anyone needs a life line while the boards are down, pm me and I'll give you my cell phone number.

Today I ate way too much carbs at lunch. Then I didn't eat dinner and it was past 7pm. So I went without. Breakfast I skipped because my tummy was thinking about puking but it didn't. Then I had a some pasta. Totally comfort food.

Water about 7 glasses. Not enough.
Vitamins forgot
exercise: too busy making blankets

Good night. I'll check in quickly in the AM

BTW: I love reading about everyone. I also love having a face to go with names.

I dread weigh in tomorrow.

 

[UtahMama]

I havent weighed myself all week. It's a big mystery, then! I've "Barbie Tasted" a bunch of treats. Most are not worth cheating over, but VERY nice gestures to those who gave them to our Family. My DH and kids heartily love all the treats!

Here's hoping sometime between now and the morning we all "flush away" a little more than we'd hoped and have pretty numbers! I'm amazed we're doing so well for the Holidays! We Rock!

Ok, I just read this magazine article ("First" Jan. 07) on the amino acid Leucine to help with weight loss. Anyone know anything more about this? Leucine is found mostly in red meat, nuts, beans, non-fat milk , and brown rice. The symptoms of Leucine deficiency are fatigue, muscle weakness and cramps, headaches, dizziness, blue moods, irritablity, brain fog, frequent infections, and slow to heal wounds. I guess a leucine rich diet will help you shed the pounds twice as fast based on the studies (UCLA). This article seemed to be pushing leucine rich meal replacement shakes (CinchPlan.com) Or Slim Fast High Protein shakes. It was 2" lost every week! I think I may try it as long as I'm not cutting my calories any more than I already am. I need energy to keep up with my kids! Oh, the article was based on the book "The L.A. Shape Diet"...Eh, It's still low carb/good carb. Not like I'm switching gears too much. I need to keep things fresh.


Good Luck Tomarrow! Please weigh first thing in the morning and post, if possible!
You are loved! No matter what, you are loved!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Attention! (whew! That was easy!)

DONT ask why, but I need your addresses! EEEK, I know, but it's for a cool SURPRISE! I'm trustworthy, really! I'm not a psycho or anything. You dont have to, but it's for a cool, totally neato mystery thingy.

So, if you want a reeeeally cool surprise, please PM me and know I wont abuse the trust .



It's a SURPRISE!!!!!!

 

[dwheatl]

Just saying hey to all. There really are a lot of beautiful, amazing women on this thread. The more I learn about you all, the more I like you.
I went over my calorie quota today, trying to stay "up" when I was worn out. The kinders have given me a cold now (I had the flu just 2 weeks ago). My principal gave me a caramel apple covered in M & Ms, and I ended up eating the whole thing (it was a small apple, but still). I also had some caramel corn from the staff breakfast this morning. I was really craving sweets today. I said to hubby this evening that I am just going to try the best I can this week, including Christmas AND Disneyland, and then I'll knuckle down in the new year. I'm not gonna beat myself up, because that ends up being counter-productive.
I'll try to post in the morning before the shutdown tomorrow. Now I'll at least have time to wrap some gifts.

 

[jaycns]

Hey Pooh...GREAT pictures! I love your DD's glasses! Way cool!! It's great to see another homeschooler who loves to DIS. See ya soon! And I am SOOOO with you!! The diets not working thing and knowing you just have to cut back rather then cut out! Totally makes sense to me. I STINK at diets. BUT...I am gonna lose this weight. Eat less, exercise more...that should do it nicely (if only it were that easy!!! ). PS...I think I have that same sweater as you are wearing!

In honor of Melinda's great idea, I would like to formally introduce myself.

My name is Dawn, I am 30 years old, live in MD, and I have 3 children.

This is me(note- daughter refused to let me take a picture by myself so here she is)

This is the kiddos:

I have been homeschooling my children for 3 years now, and wouldn't want it any other way(love ya kids- smootch, smootch)I have been married for 10 years to my highschool sweetheart( Love ya too hunny ) I work part time in the evenings at the local grocery store baking bread for the next day(this is partly why I am pooh sized ) I also work part-time as needed at a residential school for disabled children. I love,love,love to eat. I Come from a loong line of eaters, but somehow I am the only one who seems to gain any weight. Actually, I think I gain all my family's weight too!!! Diets do not work for me. I know that if I limit the things that I can eat I will fail. I know that I have to cut back and EXERCISE which I HATE. I just never stick with it. But, this time is different. I will win!

Thanks to everyone!!! Blessings all around!

Dawn

 

[jaycns]

I havent weighed myself all week. It's a big mystery, then! I've "Barbie Tasted" a bunch of treats. Most are not worth cheating over, but VERY nice gestures to those who gave them to our Family. My DH and kids heartily love all the treats!

Here's hoping sometime between now and the morning we all "flush away" a little more than we'd hoped and have pretty numbers! I'm amazed we're doing so well for the Holidays! We Rock!

Ok, I just read this magazine article ("First" Jan. 07) on the amino acid Leucine to help with weight loss. Anyone know anything more about this? Leucine is found mostly in red meat, nuts, beans, non-fat milk , and brown rice. The symptoms of Leucine deficiency are fatigue, muscle weakness and cramps, headaches, dizziness, blue moods, irritablity, brain fog, frequent infections, and slow to heal wounds. I guess a leucine rich diet will help you shed the pounds twice as fast based on the studies (UCLA). This article seemed to be pushing leucine rich meal replacement shakes (CinchPlan.com) Or Slim Fast High Protein shakes. It was 2" lost every week! I think I may try it as long as I'm not cutting my calories any more than I already am. I need energy to keep up with my kids! Oh, the article was based on the book "The L.A. Shape Diet"...Eh, It's still low carb/good carb. Not like I'm switching gears too much. I need to keep things fresh.


Good Luck Tomarrow! Please weigh first thing in the morning and post, if possible!
You are loved! No matter what, you are loved!!!!

That sounds like a really liveable list of foods to be able to eat!! I might have to check that out. I am so NOT good at cutting out things I like. I cheat every single day doing that. I am so scared of stepping on that scale tomorrow. I BAKED this week...and yes, it did involve samples for myself.

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW ON YOUR WEIGHS INS EVERYONE... I know we can lose it!!