DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[Valentine]

WOW!! You ladies are so inspirational!! Well.. I am off to play mommy today! Sunday's are my day with my little Tough Guy. I don't know how you all do it 24/7!!! I bow to you all!! I know that it becomes second nature (as I did have him alone for 10 days in Disney.. and didn't bat an eye.. but I knew there was an end date! LOL!!) But... it is exhausting!!! You moms out there are just amazing... and then to add focusing on your diet?? WHAT?? How do you do it????

Well.. my apartment transformation is well underway... I spent all day yesterday reconfiguring my bedroom. I finished moving the bedroom furniture.. and I actually put my television in my closet. Pretty cool.. I managed to make a huge exercise area in my room..... and i placed my mirror in the room with all the great light... now I can see what I REALLY look like! Get me out of the shadows! It's a little scary!

But the project is doing what it needed to... I am feeling my spirits lifted slightly... I look around the room and even though there is still stuff everywhere.... I know that I am on my way! And it feels great to accomplish something...

I made better food choices yesterday... but didnt' drink my water.... that is something I have to do better with when I am at home. I do FABULOUSLY at work... I drink all my water... eat right... but on the weekends I tend to not eat at any structured time.. I drink NO water... and I don't make good food choices.... Ah... a work in progress....

Well Friday is my birthday.. and I am, once again, not where I wanted to be by this birthday. I wanted to be thinner and in a happy relationship..... Neither goal accomplished! And all because of me..... I know it... I take full responsibility for it...and I think that I finally realize it.... it's me that is stopping me from getting it done. That is changing.... I want to stop self-sabatoging.... Any advice from someone who has been there?

I have a friend who is shamelessly selfish.... she is happy, thin and guilt free.... I long to be able to live like that... but then it turns my insides... I can't imagine being that way...she isn't mean or anything... she just puts herself first... always.... it just isn;t in my nature.,..Is that something that you can change about yourself?? I wonder...

Okay... too much for a Sunday morning.. but I told you I was feeling inspired!! LOL!! Thanks for letting me ramble!

Well...I hope everyone enjoys this beautiful Sunday... It's gorgeous here in New york....about 65 degrees!!! I think we will head to the aquarium for a bit!

Catch you all later

Kathy

 

[TwinkieMama]

Hi Everyone!

I have had such a hard time getting back ON the wagon. But today is different... I stepped on the scale this morning and saw a GAIN I know that it is my body hanging on to fluids after the big flu however it did shock me back into the program. I had a weekend of emotional eating... I hate that I do that.. on the one hand it is such a very temporary "high" and on the other hand the only person I am punishing is myself! Also I knew I was going back on my diet soonish so I ate a bunch of things I wouldn't "waste" the calories on if I was counting... (I KNOW!)... also I have the bad habit of saying 'well today is busted so I may as well eat (insert high fat food here)' as if the calories are not the same whether I have had 900 or 5000!

OK- what I did do good was I did drink some water (not my 64 oz goal but a lot of water compared to pre-Peeps daily intake of 0) and I did NOT zombie eat at all I ate pie and cookies on my own plate instead of chewed on pb&j crusts. Progress!

This week I commit to you, my Peeps:
1. I will drink 64 oz of water per day.
2. I will exercise 4 x before Friday.
3. I will count calories every day and go back to keeping a food journal.

 

[TwinkieMama]

Hi Dwheatl-beatle!

Utah-Thanks for the tip. I will look for that book next time I make it to the library... or better yet I will order it online from my library!

Aries- You are an inspiration to me! Thanks for being here.

Sandy- Are you ok? Remember that your kids may pulling away from your family as they get ready to form their own families... they WILL come back and want to spend oodles of time with you. The will treasure the time you have together AND they very fact that they are willing and able to go out and make a life for themselves is because YOU have been sucessful at raising them!!!!

Poohbear- Way to go on the 5lbs gone!!!!

Melinda- Tell us more about your exercise routine.... unfortunately for me the thing I dislike most about my body is my very short torso (my figure is more like a lollipop .... big round girl on top of skinny long legs... hahaha).. I have yet to figure out how to add a couple inches of height...... but slimming my waist will make an improvement in how I look. (this smilie always looks like it is doing jumping jacks to me)

Toot Sweet- Please come and hang out with us girl! You are so much fun!

Valentine (I wish I had named one of my girls that... )- I totally hear you on the whole "selfish" thing... like everything in life I think there is a fine line called balance. On one hand having your whole life revolve around yourself is shallow at best and a complete and utter waste at worst... on the other hand if you don't take time to take care of yourself a) how can you expect others to value you when you don't value yourself? b) that is also a complete waste of the "gifts" (your time, talent, personality etc) that you have been given. I am speaking to myself here too... it is too easy (especially as a mom) to put everyone else first and then PRIDE yourself on what a servant you are thus negating all the good you have done by being a giving,caring person....

OK Peeps! I second what Utah said awhile back: this is the point where I give up because it is too hard or decide that I am ok with the progress I have made instead of moving on to my goal. Stick with me as I suck it up and suck it in!!! I need you all!

 

[UtahMama]

Lay-dees! I discovered FLAT BREAD! It 's at Walmart and it has flax seed in it! Last night I made a great wrap (rivals the one's I had in Disney!) and today I made a "pizza" with sauce, cheeses: Italian blend and a little feta, olives, mushrooms, spinach...it was artsy fartsy.

Valentine ! Your little man sounds like a handful. I dont know how I do it 24/7 either . I find it entertaining (except cleaning ANY of the bodies natural functions). Kids are amazing!

I just want to be a 2 year old in my everyday life...like the waitress informs me they are out of the food I am wanting...I could just FLING myself onto the floor, screaming "Whaaaaaat?" with full on tears and snot! or I could pick my butt in public when there's an itch

 

[TwinkieMama]

or I could pick my butt in public when there's an itch

Oh TAG FAIRY!!!!!!! where art thou??????????

 

[dismom9761]

Lay-dees! I discovered FLAT BREAD! It 's at Walmart and it has flax seed in it! Last night I made a great wrap (rivals the one's I had in Disney!) and today I made a "pizza" with sauce, cheeses: Italian blend and a little feta, olives, mushrooms, spinach...it was artsy fartsy.

Valentine ! Your little man sounds like a handful. I dont know how I do it 24/7 either . I find it entertaining (except cleaning ANY of the bodies natural functions). Kids are amazing!

I just want to be a 2 year old in my everyday life...like the waitress informs me they are out of the food I am wanting...I could just FLING myself onto the floor, screaming "Whaaaaaat?" with full on tears and snot! or I could pick my butt in public when there's an itch

UM,I am going to the grocery store in a little while and I am going to look for the flatbread.Where in Walmart did you find it?Your post made me think about something.A couple of weeks ago I ended up taking all four of my kids to the store and by the time we were leaving I had run out of patience.We were leaving and my DD2 stopped walking and I told her to come on we were ready to leave.She looked at me and yelled"wait a minute mommy I have to scratch my butt!" People all around her burst into laughter.

Well back to why I am here.I did not handle last night's dinner out very well. I did not eat as much as I usually would but I had hushpuppies,a fried cheesestick,fried shrimp(four),and a couple of fries.Then I went to my mom's and had a piece of cake and ice cream. BUT I did not let it keep going.In the past I would throw in the towel and give up but this morning I got right back on track.

This weeks goals:
1.exercise four times before Friday.
2.Stay under 1300 calories per day

Twinkiemama-I understand the emotional eating.I think that is what happened last night.Hope the upcoming week is easier.

Valentine-I hope you had fun with your little guy today.Enjoy because they grow up WAY too fast.

Poohbear-Way to go on the loss! Glad you checked in.

I know there were more people I wanted to acknowledge but the kids are hungry.I could set my clock by their stomachs...

 

[aries1980]

Evening Ive been doing pretty good today and drinking my water!!!! Hope every one has a great sunday. Gotta go finish wrapping DD birthday presents and decide on her cake

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Hi Dwheatl-beatle!

OK Peeps! I second what Utah said awhile back: this is the point where I give up because it is too hard or decide that I am ok with the progress I have made instead of moving on to my goal. Stick with me as I suck it up and suck it in!!! I need you all!

I'll stick with you! This week was a hard one, but from reading the last few pages we worked it. We were not perfect, but thought about what we were eating and owned it!!! I know in past years I would have just ate even more cause it's what I've always done, but now wwpd??? STOP EATING 'CAUSE YOU'RE FULL!

I totally agree with you UM, Being a grown up sure isn't as much fun as it sounded to me when I was a kid. Oh the good old days: unafraid of bodily noises, smells, and how you look, or what you say; Oh the freedom!!

On another note, I've been a little distracted today because of the (silly) woopsadoosy game (WPASADI) I've been trying to figure out what it is we're suppoded to do (I haven't much of a clue), And really hoping I don't feel foolish!! If any of you want to come and cheer on a team here's a link
cheerleader link Now I'd be real glad if you cheered on the WISH team, but if your loyalty lies elsewhere thats OK. I hear there's prizes for the audience too!

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Hi, Alaskamom, I will join the Wish team cheering section too! I am with you, I have no clue what is going to happen, but what the heck, sounds like it could be fun.

I joined the CB#1 team (cause Toot Sweet did ), both Resorts teams (cause that's close to home for me), and the trip reports team (cause I love reading those). So with all of those and now the Wishes team, I should have a while to cheer, LOL.

Can you tell I have no life......

 

[ohMom]

you know, shame on me for not ever popping in and you all to the WISH board! i saw that you have a fantastic support and accountability thing here going and i'm not one to jump in and step on toes --- but still wanted to WELCOME each one of you!!

 

[UtahMama]

Another thing a 2 year old does is stop eating when full! Or not even eating when not hungry. I'm watching my daughter about to dump her plate of Thanksgiving leftovers and that pearl of wisdom struck me!


dismom! Who could resist hushpuppies? Start fresh tomarrow! You can do it!

 

[pixie dust 112]

you know, shame on me for not ever popping in and you all to the WISH board! i saw that you have a fantastic support and accountability thing here going and i'm not one to jump in and step on toes --- but still wanted to WELCOME each one of you!!

Thank you!

 

[harleygirl]

Hello Ladies

I have been reading along with you for a few days now and am so inspired by your honesty and your grit and your determination to get thru the turkey day festivities and not consume large quantities of homecooked goodies...

I am dismom's SIL and have to say that I both admire her and hate her for her ability to shed unwanted pounds! JK you know I love ya girl!!! She told me about your thread and since I have been trying to shed 35+ lbs since Sept, I figured maybe I could use a little help! I did pretty well at first, with a 9 lb loss, then I got into slacker mode and gained it all back on the justification that since I had begun consistently working out its okay to snack and graze mindlessly. SSSSOOOOO here I sit with my fat pants fitting me snuggly (and that ain't pretty) trying to muster the courage to really take stock of myself and look FULL ON in that nasty full length mirror and see myself for what I really am - XLg I have the exercise down, go with coworkers 2-3 times a week and wear out the elliptical, and then on off days from there I try to log some time on my TM..It's the not eating that makes me cranky! Maybe a little accountability will make the difference

Am so proud for all of you who have the courage to try to change! Good Job!! Keep up the good work!!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Hello Ladies

I have been reading along with you for a few days now and am so inspired by your honesty and your grit and your determination to get thru the turkey day festivities and not consume large quantities of homecooked goodies...

I am dismom's SIL and have to say that I both admire her and hate her for her ability to shed unwanted pounds! JK you know I love ya girl!!! She told me about your thread and since I have been trying to shed 35+ lbs since Sept, I figured maybe I could use a little help! I did pretty well at first, with a 9 lb loss, then I got into slacker mode and gained it all back on the justification that since I had begun consistently working out its okay to snack and graze mindlessly. SSSSOOOOO here I sit with my fat pants fitting me snuggly (and that ain't pretty) trying to muster the courage to really take stock of myself and look FULL ON in that nasty full length mirror and see myself for what I really am - XLg I have the exercise down, go with coworkers 2-3 times a week and wear out the elliptical, and then on off days from there I try to log some time on my TM..It's the not eating that makes me cranky! Maybe a little accountability will make the difference

Am so proud for all of you who have the courage to try to change! Good Job!! Keep up the good work!!

Harleygirl! Hey you're ahead of me. You're exercising. That's something I have to start...tomorrow! This is a great group, I hope you'll join us!

 

[harleygirl]

Thanks!! Am excited! This week will be a challenge on the exercise, I had the flu last week and am still pretty weak from it, so I'll go easy for a few days...but hopefully by the end of the week I'll be back to normal!! It sure does help to have buddies to work out with...we prod each other on days when we just don't want to go - has really helped alot and gotten me into the gym when otherwise I might have made an excuse to lay out...

We can do this!! I just know it!

 

[AlaskaMOM]

Welcome harleygirl- Take it easy, you don't want to exhaust yourself when you're still recovering. I totally get the fat pants not fitting; THAT was the catalyst; well being too much a cheapskate to buy bigger (unwanted) clothes!
Valentine- WTG on your major cleaning! doesn't it just change the way you feel when you're home?

Twinkie- don't forget to carry around a nice healthy jug of water!

Um- is the flatbread you're talking about the kind that looks like a tortilla or the pita?

dismom- hey good job on limiting the amount you ate. Remember "baby steps" And we can't continue a healthy way if we always feel deprived. So I say you did good, enjoy the hush puppies, and move on! I'll be thinking about you when I'm doing my exercise this week!! So don't forget!!

Aries-WTG on the water consumption!!! and if you need any help with the cake.......................................... I think you know where to come.

Backstage gal- Thanks so much, your support means alot to us!!!

Molli (OhMom)- My team capt. I don't think you'd ever step on toes!! Thanks for checking in. I'll "see" you on BL thread!

Pixie dust - starting to exercise tomorrow? great I'll be thinking of you tomorrow too! It's not bad once you get started, it's the starting that's hard!

As for me, I've been OK. Not sticking to my plan exactly like I should. Indulging in a little bit of Thanksgiving cheer. OK really I had a piece of sugar free pumpkin cheesecake (with sugar free cool whip) for b'fast yesterday. Should have had something a bit more healthful; but hey it's not like in years past what I would've had!!!!!
I'm now gearing u[p for my trip in 13 days. Oh how do I keep the momentum up when I'll be surrounded by all those goodies??? It looks like I still have a lot of talking to do with myself on that subject.

Have a GREAT week PEEPS!

 

[Poohbear77]

Hi gals,

Ok so, I worked Wednesday night and didn't get to grab the stuff I needed to make for Thursday. Thursday morning I run to the local Walmart I get everything I need, get to the checkout and realize that I had forgotten the eggs. I go to get the eggs, turn right, lean over to grab them out of the case, turn back, and that quick someone had stolen my purse. They got over $400(for black friday), my cell phone, my licence, keys etc.. Besides the money, the worst of all these was losing my keys. I just happened to have my spare, and my regular set in my purse that day. My husband had to get the kids ready and drive 25min to pick my blubbering self up because I had no way to get in my van. I also had to fill out a darn police report with a policeman who acted like he was annoyed that i wouldn't stop crying. And, unfortunately these keys have those microchip things in them, so I had to leave my van at Walmart till Friday because of course the dealership isn't open on Thanksgiving. I was so worried about this because I know that this person has my keys, and if they wanted to come back that night and steal my van all they would have to do is walk around and beep the alarm until they found which one it was. Luckily, the person did not. I pray that this person truely needed this money. Maybe they needed it to buy there children Christmas gifts, or for some other important reason. Whatever the reason I will pray for them because they truely need the Lord in there life.

I am waiting at the doorway at Walmart, crying terribly, feeling sorry for myself, waiting for my husband to come and pick me up. I look to the right and see a wall full of missing children posters. Probably a hundred posters. I stop crying immediatly, I stop feeling sorry for myself, I instead thank God over and over. Yes, I lost some money, some worldly possesions..... They mean nothing, when I think of what i have and what I could of lost. I started to think of all the Mothers and Fathers of those children on that wall. I tell you there could not have been a more important day for this to happen and for me to realize what to TRUELY be thankful for.

My husband and children pull up, and I give them the biggest hug and tell them just how thankfull I am to God for giving me these precious gifts.

Money and things mean nothing. Family and God are the most important.

Long story short, I stated inmy last post that I had a bad Thanksgiving weekend, but i take that back it was one of the best so far!!!

Although, the 5 lbs I lost probably went right back on cuz' I chowed down at dinner. All that comfort food really hit the spot that night. Oh well, back to the drawing board!!

I hope everyone had a Blessed
Thanksgiving

Dawn

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING.....IT'S A NEW WEEK!

Monday morning is a fresh start for everyone!!! Kids go back to school, some of us go back to work, and commitment starts anew. Thanksgiving is over...no more excuses for me!

This week I will:
Eat healthy!
Exercise at least 4 times!
Drink 4 bottled waters per day!

I stayed within my calorie range yesterday but ate TOTAL JUNK! I'm off work today so I'm stocking up on healthy food at the grocery and cleaning my house....which always changes my attitude...right Valentine?

Dawn....sorry you had such a rough weekend but sounds like you made lemonade out of the lemons. With God the glass is always half full.

Twinkie....We are body twins! I, too, have a short torso and long legs...and all my weight gathers right in the middle....no hips, no butt. My greatest fear is becoming a "potato on toothpicks". I have the Slim in 6 exercise DVD which I bought at Target after watching the infomercial about a dozen times. It is really a kick your butt workout which promises results after 6 weeks. If I did it every day, I would certainly get results but I'm afraid I won't do it every day....so if I could do it at least 3 days a week (and walk on the other days) I can hopefully see some all-over toning. Gravity has not been good to me.

Harley!!.....WELCOME!

MAKE IT A GREAT DAY, EVERYONE!!!

 

[nsalz]

Hi Everyone...I know I haven't checked in for a while. I was sick and on antibiotics all last week. I didn't bother weighing myself on Friday (although I am sure I lost, because I didn't eat for about three days) but that doesn't count. I am going back to work today and will continue to try to eat well.
I just didn't want anyone to think I deserted you all.

This is the first time back on the computer and I haven't been able to catch up yet. I hope you all had a good week.

 

[UtahMama]

PoohBearI'm so sorry you got your purse and everything in it stolen! The hassels to replace everything is a pain in the bum! You made me tear up with the Missing Children posters! You are so right on that!

AlaskaMom- the flatbread I'm hooked on is in the deli area at my Walmart. Look like long tortillas. I'd love to try a pita version.

Harleygirl-WELCOME! Glad you're here! We need all the help we can get!


Today is my thrice weekly try to take myself out of excercising day. BUT, I HAD to list my goals here for the week like a BIG MOUTH so I HAVE to accomplish my goals! This workout should be better because I got out my trusty Sports Bra that squishes me and makes me look like a BOY!


'Posta SNOW today in Utah! YAY!!!!! Shoveling burns calories like crazy! Notice how enthusiatic I am for this BEFORE it snows???????