DISappearing Peeps...A fastpass to THIN!

[S.Poppins]

Thank, Jeriber - this is a good idea. No as of now we do not own bikes, but it might be a good investment.

 

[dismom9761]

Hey ladies!! Look - single digit dance 9 more days!!!

I went to my arthritis dr. yesterday to get a shot in my back for WDW. When I got on the dreaded scale I had not gained or lost since before Christmas. I was very glad to have not gained considering the great food we had at my family's Christmas gathering!

So as soon as we return from Disney my family is going to undergo a healthy lifestyle change. My DD is about 40 lbs. over weight for her size and age. I need to lose about 35 - 40 myself and my DH needs to lose about 50 lbs.
What are some of your best tips - the things that have helped you the most? What do you recommend with my 11 year old? This is such a touchy subject with her. She hates the way she looks and feels, but dieting and exercising is hard. I hate to nag about it and make her feel worse or make her too body conscious (sp.?). That is why I want to do this as a family. And I don't want to do unrealistic dieting that cannot be maintained. I really want us to make a lifestyle change. I am trying not to even call it a diet. I do not want her to feel like a failure if she messes up or does not lose quickly. So any advice?

I have been worried about my DD7 .We are going to try to work in some family walks and I have talked her into playing soccer for the rec league this spring.I talked to her Dr. and he said to encourage as much activity as possible and if you only have healthy foods available that is what they will eat.I also bought my DD the dance mat and DDR for the playstation and you really work up a sweat doing that.Have you talked to her Dr. for any suggestions??
My DD has been teased and it breaks my heart.The other day I was giving DD2 a bath and DD7 looked at her and said "well,I'll be the fat sister and she will be the skinny one".

 

[dismom9761]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,LYNDA

 

[dismom9761]

Everyone seems to be doing great!Don't give up!!We can do this,even without the quick fixes.
I love the 80's pics but don't have a scanner...

Spongemommie,I hope the medicines work fast and you feel better soon.

Disneyland mama,I have found myself getting frustrated about the pounds not coming off but that is why we are here.In the past I have dieted the wrong way and have gained it right back and never maintained.I figure I have already learned something because I maintained over the holidays.

I better go my kids(and Harley's) are about to get off of the bus...And the fun begins...

 

[spongemommie05]

Good Morning All!
i am feeling a lil better today Thanks to my medicine and everyone's well wishes,
HAPPY B-DAY LYNDA
It is so funny to see everyone's 80's pictures so i had to post mine
Granted i could only find year 1989-90 my 9th grade promotion picture i am the plain jane in the teal dress. (Bottom picture)
Then the next is me the year i started high school notice the change .i was really into Depeche Mode and OMD. (top pict)

well i gotta go make lunch for the kids then i think i am gonna take a nap cold and snowy here.
Love ya all.

 

[winkers]

Oh my heck, I'm loving the 80's pictures! I had and loved my big hair! I have very curly hair , so I can do "big" easily! I'll have to see if I can dig one out and figure out how to post it. My senior picture is the best, my sister was in beauty school at the time and decided to and a little "oomph" to my strawberry blonde hair. So for my pictures I had black cherry hair super short and poofy! I have it hidden so well, I'm not sure where the picture is.

Yesterday I managed to break my toe, this is the 3rd time! All three times have happend while talking on the phone. So I couldn't go to jazzercise today, so I"m clinching my cheeks as I'm typing.

 

[spongemommie05]

I am so freaking excited i just got our Disney planning video Did anyone cry while watching theirs i am just a sentimental fool i guess just wanted to share my excitement

 

[winkers]

I am so freaking excited i just got our Disney planning video Did anyone cry while watching theirs i am just a sentimental fool i guess just wanted to share my excitement

I did the same thing when we got ours! I just put our down payment on our first family trip to the world, yesterday! I can't wait. We're taking our kids in May, so I have 5 months to look decent enough to be in pictures! We're debating when and how to tell the kids that we're going. DH wants to wait till the morning we leave, but I don't know if I can keep my big mouth shut that long!

 

[winkers]

Since my foot hurts too much to do anything, I'm playing around and I think I made this work! If it does, here's a picture of me and dh last feb. on our honeymoon, 14 years after the wedding and 60lbs later! Oh and remember the camera adds at LEAST 20lbs!

 

[Tinkabella]

Winkers...what dates are you going in May ? We will be there May 5-12.

Spongie...I am really glad you are feeling better, hope those new meds make you feel warm and fuzzy all over.

UM... what did you do with all the kids when you went to the "girly dr" ? Do you bring them with you ? Hope everything went OK....

I am trying to embrace the idea that "fibre is our friend" , I add beans, and ground flak seed to everything. We have oriental cabbage/veg/ ginger stir fry variations just about every night as a side dish. My poor DH just emailed from work to ask if there was anyway he could get a potato tonight....poor guy, I think he is going through white carb withdrawal !!!! My kids don't seem to care as they are both veggieholics anyway.

Keep drinking that water !!!!

I am looking around for my 80's pictures....I went thru a "Modonna" stage and let me tell you, I can not believe that my parents let me leave the house dressed in fish nets and teased hair , can you spell W-H-O-*-R-E ! Cause that what I looked like. My hubby laughs and tells me that those pictures will come back to haunt me one day when I decide to run for political office.

 

[UtahMama]

I am so freaking excited i just got our Disney planning video Did anyone cry while watching theirs i am just a sentimental fool i guess just wanted to share my excitement

Does it still have sweet freckle nosed Erin? I just love her and her air bongos! Wait till you meet Stacey and her top 7 rides and attractions which plays in your hotel room on nearly every channel! (I actually LIKE her and love her personality!!!!) We have watched both of our versions 2005 and 2006 a million times

 

[the Fidge]

Uippe my big event otday was I drank the 8 glasses of water it was a big accomplishment sad to say! Exercised for 50 minutes and watched what i ate, I need to look into some decent food ideas. Got adventerous and made psinach with garlic crushed tomatoes and put it in an omlet ...what no takers no one is running to try some??

DOn't blame ya one bit event he dogs turned their little noses up to it! Thats right the same pup who thinks cat poo is a delicacy refused that slop of mine... I am insulted!

Ok so I will tkae a peek over at the recipes now and get some hope for tomorow going have a great night ladies!!!

BTW Utah how did you make out at the Dr today??? Hope all went well!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Yes Winkers, when are you going in May? I am going in May as well, but from the 18th (our anniversary) through the 26th.

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!!! I'm not even sure I should tell you all what I have eaten today, but as I said, it was planned as a cheat day. Everyone always brings yummy food here for birthdays, and DH and I are going out to dinner at a nice restaurant we don't eat at very often, and I am having creme brulee! I DID drink my water though. I've already had 64 oz., and I am sure I will have more at dinner. The next couple of days still involve some follow-up b-day celebrations with mom and friends, but they won't be like today. Monday, I will be fully back on track and hopefully able to ride my stationary bike.

Glad to hear you are feeling better Spongie!

And I will try to dig up some 80's photos of me and scan them in, but it might be Sat or Sun before I get it done. I went to high school from '88-'92 so tight-rolling the jeans was like a requirement back then! Or...tucking them into your scrunchy socks! Who remembers the little plastic things you used to pull your shirt through instead of tying it in a knot? (I do!) And banana clips and scrunchies for the hair! Oh man! I had the SJR glasses too! I think I had them for my freshman picture. Maybe I can find that one.

 

[UtahMama]

My OB visit went lovely, thank you!
My OB is the funniest guy ever! He actually saved my life when Norah was born. I would have bled to death with a DR. with less skill. I really lof him. He jokes alot which is nice, considering the "sitchiation". For my pain, I have an inti-inflamitory called Celebrex which is a cousin of Motrin but more gentle on the stomach. He thinks its caused by an injured abdominal muscle or scar tissue. My ovary is fine (I had a hysterectomy after Norah was born, THANK God! I do NOT miss Aunt Flo one bit, bless her heart!)

I did NOT look at the scale but KNOW that the main notch on the scale was NOT 200, Thank YOU very MUCH...fully clothed in my winter wear!!!!

There is a MIRACLE going on right at this very minute, EVERY one of the daycare kids: A 9 mo. old, 3 Two year olds, and a 3 1/2 year old is asleep (that's 5 kids!)

So I laid/lain/lyed (???) down for a power nap of 30 minutes but had to answer the phone before it woke anyone up...geeez! This one mom calls everyday to chat! I'm not a chit-chatter when I'm "working", know what I mean? She's on her lunch and is bored and wants to share her boredom and be entertained with stories of how her dd2 is going potty on the big girl potty, I guess


The snow is just beautiful! Every horizontal surface outside is covered with a perfect 6-10 inches of shimmering glittery snow...untill my boys come home, that is!!!!!

 

[jeriber]

My OB visit went lovely, thank you!
My OB is the funniest guy ever! He actually saved my life when Norah was born. I would have bled to death with a DR. with less skill. I really lof him. He jokes alot which is nice, considering the "sitchiation". For my pain, I have an inti-inflamitory called Celebrex which is a cousin of Motrin but more gentle on the stomach. He thinks its caused by an injured abdominal muscle or scar tissue. My ovary is fine (I had a hysterectomy after Norah was born, THANK God! I do NOT miss Aunt Flo one bit, bless her heart!)

I did NOT look at the scale but KNOW that the main notch on the scale was NOT 200, Thank YOU very MUCH...fully clothed in my winter wear!!!!

There is a MIRACLE going on right at this very minute, EVERY one of the daycare kids: A 9 mo. old, 3 Two year olds, and a 3 1/2 year old is asleep (that's 5 kids!)

So I laid/lain/lyed (???) down for a power nap of 30 minutes but had to answer the phone before it woke anyone up...geeez! This one mom calls everyday to chat! I'm not a chit-chatter when I'm "working", know what I mean? She's on her lunch and is bored and wants to share her boredom and be entertained with stories of how her dd2 is going potty on the big girl potty, I guess


The snow is just beautiful! Every horizontal surface outside is covered with a perfect 6-10 inches of shimmering glittery snow...untill my boys come home, that is!!!!!

You should remind your daycare mommy that she does not pay you to talk on the phone as it cuts into your actual childcare time (she doesn't have to know that everyone is sleeping). BTW does it irritate you when they walk in the door talikng on the cellphone ? I won't let their child go until they hang up the phone and we exchange pleasantries

 

[jeriber]

Yay for me- with my last post I made Mousketeer It has taken me forever to get here-I am just not as chatty as some of you girls (and one absent guy)

 

[monymony3471]

My OB visit went lovely, thank you!
My OB is the funniest guy ever! He actually saved my life when Norah was born. I would have bled to death with a DR. with less skill. I really lof him. He jokes alot which is nice, considering the "sitchiation". For my pain, I have an inti-inflamitory called Celebrex which is a cousin of Motrin but more gentle on the stomach. He thinks its caused by an injured abdominal muscle or scar tissue. My ovary is fine (I had a hysterectomy after Norah was born, THANK God! I do NOT miss Aunt Flo one bit, bless her heart!)

I did NOT look at the scale but KNOW that the main notch on the scale was NOT 200, Thank YOU very MUCH...fully clothed in my winter wear!!!!

There is a MIRACLE going on right at this very minute, EVERY one of the daycare kids: A 9 mo. old, 3 Two year olds, and a 3 1/2 year old is asleep (that's 5 kids!)

So I laid/lain/lyed (???) down for a power nap of 30 minutes but had to answer the phone before it woke anyone up...geeez! This one mom calls everyday to chat! I'm not a chit-chatter when I'm "working", know what I mean? She's on her lunch and is bored and wants to share her boredom and be entertained with stories of how her dd2 is going potty on the big girl potty, I guess


The snow is just beautiful! Every horizontal surface outside is covered with a perfect 6-10 inches of shimmering glittery snow...untill my boys come home, that is!!!!!

You have snow. You are so lucky.

I bet it's beautiful

Yesterday was the day of all days for me:

There were 12 kids all sleeping finally at our nap time. (ages 1-5)

I had 3 emergency drop offs yesterday. Then when the big kids got home from school, I had 15 kids. The 2 big ones are mine and they don't count. Tim was home so Mal technically didn't count so I was still in ratio.

We are very blessed to have such a routine that everyone sleeps here at the same time for at least 1 hour. Sometimes we get lucky and get 1 1/2 - 2 hours of quiet.

Off to grocery shop. I have no idea what I'll be able to tolerate. Not looking forward to the shusi bar. When I was pregnant with Malorie the sweet smell always made me want to barf!

 

[dwheatl]

Yay for me- with my last post I made Mousketeer It has taken me forever to get here-I am just not as chatty as some of you girls (and one absent guy)

Hurray for Jeriber.

 

[dwheatl]

I took my own advice. We're taking DD to Johnny Rockets to celebrate her excellent grades,so I thought I would look at the menu online. Geez Louise! There's hardly anything under 500 calories, and everything is loaded with fat. I think I'll order a garden salad, dressing on the side, and have my carbs and protein at home. And not that I was going to order it, but a chocolate shake is 1100 calories. Remember that if you ever have only enough money to just eat once a day. One shake and you're all done!

 

[spongemommie05]

Does it still have sweet freckle nosed Erin? I just love her and her air bongos! Wait till you meet Stacey and her top 7 rides and attractions which plays in your hotel room on nearly every channel! (I actually LIKE her and love her personality!!!!) We have watched both of our versions 2005 and 2006 a million times

Nope there was no Erin it was some guy talking you never saw him but there was alot of CM giving there experiences.. i am so excited i showed my kids both DL and WDW and i think they are more excited for WDW...