DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[dismom9761]

Mac n cheese is not a vegetable??Hmmm...
Well,I was going to eat broccoli tonight but I got home a little late and my DH and kids had eaten it all. My DH did have a pretty good laugh when I asked if there was any left.... Guess I will start on the veggie thing tomorrow with carrots at lunch.

UM,I think 1 lb is very reasonable.When I was in WW the leader always said one to two lbs a week is best. I am going to the library tomorrow and get the SB book.Harleygirl says that what the nutritionist said at the gym sounds very similar to SB.

Spongemommie,they are beautiful!

honeymo,I hope that headache doesn't last too long...

Off to do more laundry....

 

[spongemommie05]

Thank you for the love in regards to my lil one's i am pretty attached also
UM: we are horrible cutting our kids hair in the winter there lil heads are gonna freeze
i am trying to read trip reports and get caught up and every five seconds i am being pumbled with a halo of machine gun fire(DH is watching a steven segal movie and i am sitting right next to surround sound stereo speaker)i think i might have wet myself

 

[S.Poppins]

Okay, I really want to join you guys. This is such a fun group and I could really use the accountability. Can I start after Christmas? Life is very crazy right now. This weekend I will have my third lockin in a row. I have 4 Christmas parties coming up and numerous events. Plus work and grad school and all the kids Christmas events. My DD has to have food from India this week - anyone know any simple Indian recipes with ingredients you can buy at wal-mart?
Anyway, once the craziness dies down, what do I need to do?

 

[dwheatl]

I just added a link to my naughty Ariel post, but here it is again: http://wdwinfo.com/news/article_00798.htm

Today went pretty well in terms of eating. I tried to make vegan tacos since DS is home from college and a vegan, but it turned out like spaghetti sauce, so we had Trader Joe's whole wheat rotelli (actually much yummier than white flour pasta IMO) with "meat" sauce that was made with Morningstar Farms crumbles (texture of ground beef, made from soy). 2/3 cup of crumbles is only 80 calories and low in fat. It was a pretty good dinner, considering it was not at all what I started to make.

I put down Carpet Fresh today, and when I tried to vacuum it up, I could barely push the vacuum. Two days in bed with the flu has made me a WEAK SISTER! My goal this week-some form of cardio 3x for 30 minutes, and arms work for 10 minutes 2x. Otherwise I'm gonna be able to flap my batwings and fly myself to DL in a couple of weeks. I'm also going to write down free food, and drink my water.

Spongie, the kids look great. Did UM take the hair she cut from the boys and make extensions for your DD? Wow, she has long, beautiful hair. You had me over wetting yourself because of the Steven Segal movie. I prefer Jean-Claude Van Damme-he takes himself a little less seriously.

Twinkiemama, I thought the same thing about Dismom's mac and cheese. We can't let my DD see that post. She would want to live on mac & cheese if she could count it as a veggie.

to everyone. Friday weigh-in is only 5 days away. Let's do all we can in those 5 days to see some pretty numbers!

 

[lexmelinda]

GOOD MONDAY MORNING, EVERYONE!

Nikki.....glad you're back. That seemed like a long trip. Lucky you!

Spongemommie....the kids are too cute. I just had DS6's hair shaved as well. I asked for a #2 and the lady looked at me like I was being abusive so I caved in to the #3. Good job, UM....only about half the time can I find someone who will cut the top/bangs short enough to match the clipper part. They all look precious...especially that Mayson...eyes as big as saucers.

Monica....you are an inspiration with that treadmill. Go, girl!

Danielle....hope you are feeling stronger. Don't push it with the cardio for a couple of days. We don't want you passing out on us! You're a good momma to cook the vegan stuff...which sounds pretty good BTW.

Amy.....mac n' cheese....not grown anywhere around here. Stick with the colorful veggies....they are your friends.

S.Poppins.....NO! Don't wait til after Christmas to join! Join now! We are all under the same pressure to eat our way through Christmas. We all got through Thanksgiving together and we can help you get through Christmas as well.

BEEEEEE???? SANDDDYYYYY???? Where are you girls?

YESTERDAY.....I got on the scale and of course it showed that elusive last pound GONE plus another....one under my goal now. So how did I celebrate....food fest. Ending with boxed sugar cookie munch out at 7:30 last night. I'm getting back on the wagon today. Will someone help me up?

Goals this week....
2 liters of water every day.
Exercise 5 times for 30 minutes.
Calories 1400 per day....lots of veggies and nothing after 6pm...cause I go to bed really early.

LET'S MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK THIS WEEK!

 

[BONITATIME]

Melinda - you can do it. Today is going to be hard for me as I am starting out again so I am sending you pixie dust to help you on your way too.

 

[UtahMama]

Welcome Back Bonita! You were missed!

Stphanie!!!- Hope you are MUCH better today!!!!!

S.Poppins....Sure it'd be easier to wait for a less crazy time, but you could start now and not do too much damage through the holidays! We have loads of tips to get you through the cocktail parties and the neighbor gifts and little treats facing us! You totally can get a nice jump start, but it's up to you! We'd love to have you whenever you decide!!!!

Danielle- Ugh! I have to UNdo my candied cinnamon almonds, Top Ramaan Noodles, and 2 slices of cheese pizza before friday. We dont have a Trader Joe's here in UT, but we have a Wild Oats I absolutely LOVE to visit! I'll have to get some whole wheat pasta after you made it all sound so good. Those soy crumbles are nicely disguised in a rich tomato sauce, I bet!

Melinda-Mmmmm, boxed sugar cookies food fest! I have been LUSTING for those Mother's brand gingerbread men cookies...I betcha I could find a healthier version at Wild Oats. I swear, those after hours appetite attacks will getcha! I've fallen victim many-a-time...

Dismom-Vegetables are natures "Roto-Rooter" I've noticed! I'm going to try eating a lunch of broccoli the day before weigh-in to test that theory!

Spongie- Wassilberry smells good! My house is heaven! (everyone's all, 'HUH?"....We are fans of the candle company Scentsy flameless candles you melt in a little light bulb heated warmer..THE best company! I'm thinking seriously about selling them! They last just as long as a big Yankee but only cost $4!) Come smell! Bring Diet Puppies, though!

Twinkie- How are YOU doing, Missy!



Well, I've been awake 1 hour and so far so good! (dejavu!)

 

[Bee]

Bee is checked in and accounted for.. aye, aye m'am.. lol

 

[pixie dust 112]

BLAH! I had a terrible weekend diet wise...but a of fun otherwise! Help me get back on track. I won't even list all of the yummy things I ate this weekend! The list is too long and it was so good, it might send everyone off track cause you'll all run to get some yourself. Weekends are tough. I don't drink my water or keep count of my calories like I do when I'm at work...also at work I make sure I have only low calorie foods and the only thing I keep to drink here is water with lemon. I'll be very good this week, but after no loss last week and a very naughty weekend frenzy I'm afraid Friday will be a gain

I was going to weigh myself this am to see what I gained over the weekend but was afraid it would make me give up!

Just keep slimmin, just keep slimmin....maybe if I keep up this mantra!

Spongie the kidlets are adorable. Good job on the haircuts UM!

 

[S.Poppins]

OOOHHH the pressure! You are right, waiting until after the holidays is a cop-out. I could use some good tips. Pary food is my weakness - I love all those great finger foods! I have already been making some changes. But the last couple of weeks I have been slipping back into bad habits. Okay I am in!

 

[UtahMama]

YEAH!!!!!

Friday is our "weigh-day"! You can DO IT!!!!!!
SOOOOO Happy for ya!

 

[pixie dust 112]

OOOHHH the pressure! You are right, waiting until after the holidays is a cop-out. I could use some good tips. Pary food is my weakness - I love all those great finger foods! I have already been making some changes. But the last couple of weeks I have been slipping back into bad habits. Okay I am in!

Yippie! S.Poppins! The good thing about starting over the holidays for me is that even though I was really bad at Christmas parites this weekend, I'm jumping back into behaving this week! This group is so encouraging that I want to go back to being good today. Without this group, I probably would have said I've blown it and waited until January to start...and then put it off again until February because my birthday is in January!

 

[Bee]

S. Poppins,

You are in the right place... We are a very supportive group!
We will help you go from to .

We may be a little "Off Kilter" lol.. like WDW reference. but we are supportive.

Pixie and I are here for the long haul...

And, I havent been on a lot visiting lately cause after that great day Thursday when I was a beeauuuutified, I hit a depression wall Friday.

I went on that insurance interview.. and I could do it but I would have to start from scratch,... no base pay just commission... NOPE not for me.. so, I came home and cried.

Now, back to square one. I am not being a saint about this eating thing..

However, I am not eating after 7 and I am watching what I eat.. And no I dont mean watching it go from plate to mouth. Actually, thinking about what is going from Plate to Mouth.

Anyway, Love all y'all.. Mean it!!!

 

[TwinkieMama]

Whohoo! Good to see you Bee! Welcome S. Poppins! Good girl Pixiedust.... I'll give you hand to climb up here on the wagon.... just hang on because the next couple of weeks are going to be a rough ride! Sure we will fall off but we will climb right back on the wagon!

Melinda- I can't believe you "accidently" lost an extra pound! Way to go girl! You have been a shining example of slow and steady wins the race. I know you have been working hard.

My new secret to life is raisin bran cereal! Yes it has a lot more calories than say.... sugar coated puff of refined sugar but wow! I feel full all morning! Normally I need a 10 am snack to keep me from eating as I fix the kidcakes lunch but with the raisin bran program I went to church yesterday and sipped a cup of coffee (fake sugar, fake cream) while everyone else ate doughnuts and the most yummy looking iced cinnamon rolls (a big temptation to me) because I WAS FULL. Boo-ya I say!

Ok today I need to exercise... but first I need to call canon because my camera isn't working and it is 2 weeks till Christmas!!!!

 

[PrincessV]

Hi all - may I come in, too?! I managed not to gain anything at WDW, which was some feat, but got on the scale this morning... it wasn't pretty. But I don't place overly much stock in the numbers, so I went for the clothing test. Oh, it's not pretty, either. The fattest of the fat pants are TIGHT. I MUST do something before this spirals out of control!

Here's my work-up:
I was in the best shape of my life, but have been riddled with health problems and injuries the past year, leading to a major downturn in physical activity. One problem is an auto-immune disorder that I'll have to deal with forever and it robs me of energy when it acts up. I have a history of diving into an exercise program head first and wear my poor body out within a week or two, effectively knocking me out of the routine for a month to recover.

Low-carb does not work for me. I've tried it and it was beyond awful. Strangely enough, my body craves carbs and runs more efficiently with plenty of them coming in. Fortunately, I've never been a fan of white flour or rice, so most of my carbs are complex and longer-lasting. Except chocolate. And cake. Both of which are thrown into my face at work on a weekly basis.

Changes are needed and here's my plan:
1. NO MORE TREATS AT WORK!!! The "just have a little" approach doesn't work for me. If I start, I can't stop.
2. Start exercising again, but s l o w l y, to avoid both injuries and burnout.
This week, I pledge to get on the treadmill twice (walking, no running yet), do 2 hours of yoga, and 2 30 minute sessions of strength training.
3. Beyond #1, no changes to my diet. I think I've finally learned that reducing my calorie intake AND starting to exercise again is not good for me.

Hold me to it guys - I need accountability!

 

[Bee]

Welcome Princess V!!!

OMG we are surrounded by such royalty!
We have some of the best TR writers as friends now on this board..

Now I must stay since I am with these writing Gods..
UtahM, Spongie, Dwheatl, Twinkie, and now Princess V. oh I am sure there are more but I am in a starstruck mind..

Welcome Princess V you are in the right place.. these women can be tough when need be..

Love all y'all.. mean it!!

 

[Mumbler]

I've been lurking for about a week or so and am so inspired by all of you that I thought I'd give this a go!

I really don't have much to lose, maybe 8 pounds, but I'm really concerned with at least maintaining over the holidays. This year will be especially hard since we are going "home" to my mothers house (MN). She is a fantastic cook and does PLENTY of it! Not to mention all of the special holiday baking she'll have done!!! And the cocktail hour with hor's devours (sp?) that gets served everyday. I could go on but I won't...I'm sure you get the picture.

Usually I depend on working out to maintain my weight but a couple of weeks ago I hurt my back and haven't really been able to do much exercising...in fact, I have done ZERO exercising for almost a month now and I'm really starting to feel it in the way my pants fit.

My goals for this week:
Drink 64 oz of water every day - including weekends
Do a low impact workout at least twice this week

Thanks for being such a supportive group, I'll need it!

 

[spongemommie05]

Good morning all! it is cold!!!!!! and of course while i was upstairs where it is hot i put on capri sweats, came downstairs (and i am freezing,) welcome princess v

S.Poppins: Um say's jump on the wagon and hold on tight she is right it is bumpy but as long as you try it is worth it, we all are here for ya good or bad
welcome all other's (i like UM are horrible with names so i just say welcome)
remember just keep slimming!

UM: i know i was burning candyapple and it smells so good (but my kids put a poopy diaper in the garbage and when that was taken out it smelled so much better,) i got wasilberry, so i will go and burn it and smell it's heavenly aroma,, if i can clear it with my husband maybe we can do the wreath tonight, if you are not busy? just let me know and i will check and make sure we are not doing anything tonite. family nite is tomorow .well i am being held up at gun point by a lil cowboy(hat and gun, with diaper on he looks so cute ) so i am gonna go for a lil bit take care and i'll check in , in a bit

 

[pixie dust 112]

PrincessV and Mumbler ~

 

[lexmelinda]

S.Poppins!!! V!!! Mumbler!!!

This is very exciting!!!!

S.Poppins....You won't be sorry you signed up here...really! Accountability and good habits are what this is all about. You won't regret it!

V....Tight fat pants....not good....been there. You are so right about the break room temptations at work. Last week it was "Santa's left some fresh, hot doughnuts in the break room." And if I start, it's hard for me to stop too. But this is a great supportive, flame-free environment for giving this whole healthy habits thing a go. I'm so glad you're here!!!!

Mumbler.....8 pounds....that's me, too! We've had 4(?) weigh ins now and I'm down to 1 pound left to lose. (Well, I'm actually there already but we'll see if I can hold on to the loss til Friday. ) But even if I lose the pound, this group is so great that I'm not leaving. I've got to keep up the healthy habits...til they are just that....habits.

SO GLAD YOU'RE ALL HERE!!!