DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[aries1980]

Aries1980,your little girl is beautiful!My DD2 is having her Christmas picture taken on Friday and I hope she cooperates as well.

Fruit snacks was key on todays picture taking adventure!!!

 

[harleygirl]

Hey all. I learned a lesson today (which means I screwed up). One of the other teachers brought me a pumpkin latte from Starbuck's, and I thought, "It's a tall, no whip; how bad could it be?" I drank it, and when I got home I looked it up. 280 calories! Oh, well. I skipped the Oreos dunkers for recess, came home and cooked brown rice to go with the roasted chicken a student gave me today (I guess I'm just too loveable ). I had a salad with light cilantro dressing (yummy, 25 cals a TB). I thought about not having dinner at all, but I know where that will get me. So better to go over on the points (I'm tracking WW style) a little than leave myself wide open for a binge.

HarleyGirl, is the reason you work harder at the new gym because there are people worth "sucking it in" for? I'm happy with DH, but working out at a coed gym makes me work a little harder and it cuts down on the boredom quotient. Sometimes it's just funny to watch the flirtation scene. BTW, the secret green club is a thread on the CB of quirky, fun people who love to DIS and tease each other. It's open to all, so anyone here who wants to drop in, feel free.
Pooh Bear, thanks for the applesauce tip. I may try that, because I'm a toal ice cream junkie.
TinkaBella, stringing up your lights is totally exercise. And around here, we find them very romantic, and that can lead to more "exercise".
DWDelight, funny about the oldies. At my gym, I once saw a lady on an exercise bike going about 1/20 of a mile an hour, eating Doritos.
Eeyore, I had my salad last tonight. I feel so with it.
UM, you're in my prayers. Feel better soon. Don't forget BRAT. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast. And little sips of water when you can.
Everybody, keep up the good work!

Actually few and far between is there any real eye candy there when I am working out . Mostly its women and older men (retired- only one that falls into the attractve older man category!). I think that the machines I use give me a better workout, elliptical, cycle, etc...also I have taken yoga (which I LUV) and pilates classes for a twist, and tomorrow thinking of trying a cycle class ( have heard that this class is REALLY tough)
this is awful but the main thing I enjoy is watching the travel channel or CMT!

OMG Richard Simmons is on David Letterman! He is so funny! he so embraces his "gooberness" wearing his bling tank top...he does have gorgeous legs though!

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MORNING, SUNSHINES!

I feel like I "mark" my spot every morning with a post so I can go back, read, catch up on everyone's journeys. WELCOME, DWD!!! Nikki....have fun at DLP! Sandy....been praying for your friend. Hope all is well! I looked at Oprah.com to see what Dr. Oz had to say but your notes were a little more detailed. Thanks! Aries....beautiful Christmas shots of a gorgeous, happy child! Dismom.....way to go with the gym, girl! UM.....feel better and know I'm praying for a speedy recovery! But speaking from experience, it helps with weigh in on Friday! Bonus!

YESTERDAY.....not great but OK
3 bottles of water down....one with green tea single serve. TRY GREEN TEA ! Lots of health benefits.
Exercise....none....ugggggg! I'm on deadline at work on Wednesday and if I'm not finished with design/layout of newsletter...I have to stay til it's done....deleting my 30 minutes for exercise. I'll try harder today.
Calories.....1225...not bad. I'm tracking my calories by keeping a little food journal on an excel spreadsheet. Anytime I eat something, I go to the computer, type it in and get an instant running total.

HAVE A GREAT DAY, EVERYONE!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Whew! I went to bed last night pretty early. My friend up the street came over and gave me a Phenergan 25mg. I kept it down but it realy hurt my stomach, It worked! It knocked me out too. So I feel weak this morning and am drinking diet Pepsi (which usually settles my stomach).

OMGosh, wasnt Dr. Oz great yesterday? I can do without the real body parts though! My "omentum" probablly looks like #2!

I like his book "You: on a diet" but I'm not crazy about ready the reasons (in great detail) how and why our bodies work. I tend to skim that information. I tend to just want to trust the author.


Sooooo...TOMARROW is weigh day! We have exactly 24 hours before accountablity.

I just want my 10 ribbon !

 

[ktnlxismom]

Hi folks, I'm back after a MAJOR fall off the wagon . Me and my 2 girls all came down with the flu at the same time, then I ate like a pig over Thanksgiving and have had a hard time getting back on the wagon. Although the last 2 days have been pretty good. I'm trying hard to get back to where I was. Monday I'll start weight watchers meetings again. So that's whats up with me. Oh, major bummer though, we had to cancel our Christmas Trip to WDW. It is actually a good thing overall, and we are going to go in Feb or March, but it makes me sad anyway.

OK, I'm off to try to read what I've missed!

Love ya all,

Becca

 

[DisneyObsession]

UM...Glad you are feeling a little better. Hope that Diet Pepsi does the trick!

I have been doing OK. My biggest problem is getting in the water, so that is my major goal for today...64oz!!! I have gone back to packing a salad for lunch everyday and that helps with the hunger.

WI is tomorrow?!? I don't know what I would have lost in the few days I have been here, especially when the bloating & cramps hit 2 days ago, but I'm game! Hopefully it will be something!

Have a good day ladies and hang in there! We can do this together!

 

[TwinkieMama]

OK I am back!!

With a bigger wagon!

Everyone get on board!

I have not been hard core this week... basically I was just "bored" of being awesome. And it will show on weigh in tomorrow- I have gained back the wt I lost with the flu so I am back to where I was the first Friday

I have not been keeping strick track of my food this week nor drinking my water. I have sick kiddos so my exercise time is cut short more often than not. And now we have a snow day which means my surly preteen is home stirring up trouble with the twins (why can't he just leave them alone?)

But I totally agree with what was said about falling.. I tend to say "ok today is shot so I may as well have a doughnut"... as if those calories don't count just because I am already over my limit... . dumb I know!

So I am prepared for a disappointing weigh in tomorrow and I am ready to be awesome!

 

[eeyore45]

UtahMama,aries1980 ,monymony3471 ,LBelle,lexmelinda ,TwinkieMama,pixie dust ,spongemommie05,Minnie,dismom9761 ,AlaskaMOM ,honeymo78,hinsok1,
Bee,KatInHat,ktnlxismom HaleyB,Poohbear77, Backstage_Gal,Minnie_Moo,Valentine,nsalzx
pumba,harleygirl,dwheatl,crazy4dizney,BONITATIME,K ay1,Disneyland_Mama,
Toot Sweet,celerystalker,DisneyObsession,Tinkabella...

ALLLLLLLlllll aaaaaAAAABOARD!!!!!

Gorgeous pics aries - thanks for chiming in with your thoughts too!! I really appreciate it!

Glad to see the peeps coming back!!

One thing..did someone post about not feeling awesome, and that keeps you away? I know in this journey I'm going thru some ups and downs, and I refuse to stay in the down mode - becasue the negative talk is what sabotages me everytime!! Chocolate is calling me, do I answer? Why not? How do skinny people do this?

Wynona Judd on The View... I love The Judds, Wynona, Naomi, Ashley.. its still shocking to see Wy so heavy - but can she sing, she has such a beautiful spirit... and a voice singing Ava Maria... Then the commercial - Patti LaBelle talking about Diabetes - and it sent me back to Dr Oz and his statement of diabetes, high blood pressure, that we fool ourselves...

Thanks for listening - and...

CLIMB ABOARD!! What one thing can you do... right now? Can you do arm lifts? stomp in place for 5 min? sit ups? suck it in? DO IT!!! Then go grab a glass of water and chug a lug!!! move it move it move it!!

(and Utahmom - glad you're holding up, and I do know there is something in Pepsi and coke to help settle tummies!! Feel better!!)

oh, Melinda... "mark your spot"

My friend got through the surgery ok. She went into recovery room after 7pm - so it was a long day!! Thanks for the prayers!! She is in "virtual" hospital... that just cracks me up - its actually Virtua Memorial, but when I called to ask the addy, "virtual" nothing like an online friend going to a virtual hospital!!

 

[Bee]

Hello Y'all,

Aries... my eldest turned 12 yesterday, her name is Torianna.. boy the time flies. She is brown haired and beautiful just like your little birthday girl.

I must be getting ready to jump in with you all, since the other night I dreamed of talking to you.

My prayers and well wishes go out to everyone!!!

 

[aries1980]

Thank you thank you everyone who likes those pics. Im doing good so far today with eating and drinking the water.... Come on Ladies weigh in fast approaching!!!

 

[Valentine]

Okay.. WOW.. REALLY BAD experience with Ediets Express... OMGosh!! I was going to give it a try.. just because I am alone.. and it wasn't too expensive.. and I was feeling sorry for myself.. and disgusted with myself and just wanted a quick start to fix it... I guess the diet gods were watching over me to show me that there is no quick start or fix... it is just plain and simple... change your habits!! And do it forever... not FOR NOW... ... OY!!

Well tomorrow is my BD.. so.. I am focusing on really kicking some serious butt!!! Okay.. just got up to refill my water That is now 34oz of water today

UM glad to hear you are feeling a bit better....

Twink - COme on girl.. we can do this!!! I know exactly how you are feeling.. I am there with you! Climbing my way out of the hole!!!

Eeyoore - LOVE that roundup pic!! LOL!! Very Funny!!!

Bee - Welcome! Hope we didnt' disturb your sleep too much with all our ruccuss(sp?)

Aries - What great pics of your daughter! She looks like she was having so much fun!!!

Obsession - Chug - Chug - Chug - Chug

Lexmelinda - Thanks for that SUnny Good Morning... oh.. and could you clean up after yourself? Some of us almost stepped in that on the way to check in today! LOL!!!!

Hey Harley! - How are those Yoga Classes? i have always wanted to take one.. but have been a bit scared!

Okay.. well.. I am off to pick a healthy Lunch! Gotta do it!!!

See ya all later!

Kathy

 

[Poohbear77]

Hellooooooo out there in WWPD land!!

Aries- LOOOVE the pictures. She is
beeeutiful

UM- I am so sorry that you aren't feeling well. But, look on the bright side, it will definitely help you get closer to that 10 lb. ribbon tomorrow


Sandy- I am so glad that you're friend is doing so much better. The power of prayer is AWESOME! By the way, you cracked me up with the wagon picture

BEE- Ready when you are!! Of course, no need to jump in with us, you already have

Today I had a bagel for breakfast. I know, I know, not the greatest choice, but I did take out the insides and just put a little fat free cream cheese on.

Lunch was a little better I just had some tomato soup with a few goldfish to swim around in it. yummo

Good news- I did chug about 32oz of water after TY BO this morning. YAY ME!! If I can do it you can do it!!

AND TO EVERYONE ELSE-

Keep on slimmin, keep on slimmin,

And remember to weigh youselves before you eat tommorrow morning.

Dawn

 

[Poohbear77]

Valentine-

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Valentine, Happy Birthday to you

At least I hope that is what BD meant. If not imagine me doing this

Also, I also did the e-diets thing once. It seemed simple, but wound up being a big pain in the booty!

 

[spongemommie05]

Good afternoon all, it is so cold i have been living upstairs and did not make it down stairs till today(computer is down stairs)Plus we had a power outage last night for hours so i just called it a early night. I have been pretty good. Excercise has been lacking this week(due to the cold and snow) went to aerobics on monday then to the gym ,Tues not,weds not, Thursday: yes my body is starting to hurt again(osteoarthritis) so i need to get my butt moving. Come Back to all those who fell off the wagon!!
(Um i know this is a late post but to qoute "cars" on your broccoli dinner the other night) Flo; what do you have at your store ? i have gas lots and lots of gas( mater Busting a gut as well as ramone,luigi and others Yes i am once again watching CARS... love ya .(mayson is sick and not feeling very good explosive diapers i feel ya )as to everyone else:
keep it up and don't set your goals to high( baby steps) we love ya and are here for ya Remember just keep SLIMMING

 

[Kay1]

Have a very happy birthday, Valentine. Let's all:

 

[Shula8205]

Well, I found all of you from UtahMama's TR and I've been lurking since Thanksgiving, so I thought it was about time I joined!! Everyone is here is so supportive and you're all exactly what I need . . . accountability!! I used to be a gymnast and cheerleader so I could always eat whatever I wanted, but somehow five years ago I met DH and that changed . I gained about 10 lbs. each year. I did WW and Billy Boot Camp for our wedding and actually lost some weight, but more importantly I felt great !!

One honeymoon Caribbean Cruise (8 lbs.) + a year and I'm at my highest weight ever, so I've decided I really need to make a change. For the past year I've claimed I'm trying to lose but didn't really diet and skipped a few too many of kickboxing classes at our gym because I didn't feel like going, but that stops now!!

My plan: Lose 50 lbs. in 6 months in time for my college reunion and my cousin's wedding
1.) I got the WW books out and I'm counting points again, and even trying to do a 5 or so small meals a day to make my points last.
2.) Drinking lots of water!! This is so hard for me, so I'm carrying my Dannon 25 oz. bottle around with me all day.
3.) I'm starting by working out 3 times a week: kickboxing on Monday and Wednesday nights and cardio and weights at the gym on Saturday mornings with my DH who loves to work out ( yes, he's 6'2 which is 14 in. taller than me, you can do the math, and he can eat anything he wants!). Eventually, I want to add at least a 1/2 hour aerobics, hula workout, or tae bo from my DVD or tivo at least twice a week.

So can I join? I started this past Monday, but I didn't post because I wanted to catch up and read everybody's ideas and suggestions, you've all been a big help . . . I hope to weight in with everyone tomorrow, it won't be a full week but it's a start! Wish me luck !!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Shula8205, sounds like you are on fire my friend. Good inspiration for me.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

How does this weigh in work? Is it full disclosure? Oh, the agony!

 

[UtahMama]

DWD- Love your Seinfeld references! As for the weigh in, first POST your weight to us and show a picture of you in a bikini....NOT! It's on the honor system. Only God will know if you are lying! DONT make the baby-Jesus cry by lying! Our weigh day is fridays. Post the # lost on friday EVEN if it;s still the same or if you gain.

Shula!Of course you can join! All are welcome. Especially love the witty and charming like YOU!

Valentine- Happy Birfday!



TwinkiedoodleI'm soooo sorry for your funk. WHAT is it about doing so well, then just not wanting to anymore?!? I KNOW! For me, it's EASIER not to try. I usually chose the easier road if given a choice!

Spongeworthy-It IS cold, isn't it? My former home, The UtahMama Estate , was SO warm upstairs but in the basement it was a bit nipply! My current home is cranked up to 72! It's HOT but I'm still a bit under the weather so my hands and feet are freezing! I took another Phenergan (NOT prescribed to me- feeling guilty!) and it took away the nausea but knocked me out DEAD for 3 hours. My DH had to go to work, so I'm UP! Enjoyed my precious nap though! I can literally sleep for hours more!

 

[dwheatl]

I'm doing my weigh-in tonight because I go to the gym Thursday night, and the scales there are more accurate than at home (you know, if I stand on one foot, point due south, and whistle the Battle Hymn of the Republic, I can make the needle move down another pound or 2 ). So my real loss for this week is 1 lb.
The same teacher brought me another pumpkin spice latte. When nobody was looking, I poured it down the drain, and kindly said no more Starbuck's for me because it's too many calories. I felt awkward, but I had to speak up.

I went to the gym tonight and used the elliptical, which I've never been able to do before. It was great reinforcement, because 1/2 hour on the elliptical =1 tall pumpkin spice latte, no whip. I don't want to have to do the 1/2 hour just to break even, I want to lose.

to all. Happy weigh-in. Thank goodness we don't post our weight. I'd be . Oh well, that's why we're all here right?

UM, about the phenergan, at least you're not giving it to your kids to keep them quiet on the plane to WDW. That was a thread on another site, and boy did people get snarky!