DISappearing Peeps...Vol. 3! All are Welcome!

[HockeyKat]

Hi HockeyKat:

We have a second home in Iowa. A little town on the Mississippi River. (no our home is not on the river itself ) we are about 5 blocks though from it. We bought the place about 5 years ago and have been renovating it for our future retirement. So that is where we were it was just a working vacation we got alot acomplished though. My hubby belive it or not has only 9 years to retire! He has a great job and can retire with a full pension at the ripe old age 49!

I unfortunatly have to still work Until what will be the age now 67?

Sounds like... well, not a vacation!! I wish I could retire at 49.

Put me down for 15 but I'll have to meet it by Aug 24, since we leave for disney the next day!



Way to go, you've been working so hard and look what happens when you stick to your diet and not become a slacker like me.....

Tim is doing really good. He just can't carry the baby and it makes me mad that he tries. He also told me he vaccumed while I went to see my academic advisor.


So, I went to see my academic advisor at Wayne State University. It was nice to walk around campus again. I'm on the right track, making progress, I see level II right around the corner. 2-3 more semesters at the community college and I should be able to apply to the college of education at WSU.

It's just exciting for me. I had to stop and get a pre-req straightened out for a Psych class, and placement testing was a mile long, so maybe Friday morning I can do that so I can see where I need to be with Math. Dotting all the I's and crossing all the T's.

So, maybe when I'm 40, I'll be close to graduating.

Thanks!!

And I am glad Tim is doing well. I know what you mean about men, I can't get mine to rest or relax when he is sick either.

Good luck with school!!

 

[mommaU4]

Some news on the job front...I have an interview with a local school district next week. Not even sure if the county has any openings though. And I also will be calling the private clinic in central florida to hopefully set up an interview with them next week. I'm crossing my fingers and toes that I get offered some jobs - preferably at places that I love and can do well at.

Wishing you lots of luck in the job hunt!!

6. This class was one hour long. After 15 minutes, I was dying. 30 minutes in, I was begging for mercy. 45 minutes in I reeeeally wanted to quit (thanks Kristy for MAKING me stay!) at 59 minutes, I was NEVER prouder in my entire life that I did itand did it completely without stopping AT ALL. At 60 minutes I jello'd off the bike and the instructor said she was impressed!

Wow!! Way to go!!!!

My bff called me at 3:30pm and asked if I wanted to go? Her boss just purchased suite tickets. Which was next to the side of the stage. If only I thought to bring my camera. I would of had some totally awesome pictures to share. My camera phone sucks lets just say.

So, I got to scream like a teenager last night and relive some great memories.

That is so cool! Sounds like you had a blast. What a wonderful BFF you've got.

The next challenge date is August 29 (the Friday before Labor Day). This is who I've got so far:

Let me know if you want to be added to the list.

Have a great day everyone!

Thanks for keeping track of this and for adding me to the new challenge! I am really excited about this and ready to meet my goal. Good luck to everyone!

I didn't know you had twins! How old are they? I have identical girls who are 23 now. It gets easier as they get older, in some ways, but harder in others!

Yep, I have fraternal twin girls. They just turned 8. And I know what you mean, I think each age presents it's own pros and cons. LOL

I did my BMI today, and I am finally in a normal range. 24.4, so barely, but hey, I will take it!!

I am also wearing a new pair of size 10 pants and they fit with room.

That is so awesome! Good for you. I bet you're on cloud nine with that news and the new pants!!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi all

Wendy Check you out!! There is no way I could complete a spinning class - you rock!

Shannon Good luck on the job hunt

Monica I Bon Jovi!! Glad Tims doing ok And on the school work progress!

Kat Size 10 Baby!

lovealldisney Good to have you back!

Everyone else

Hope everyones having a great day

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hey how about our Brewers??? My daughter and I are going this Friday to the game. Hope they win!!!!! I am worried about the food though! I love me some stadium food. But the prices! OMG!! That's enough for me not to buy anything.

I usually make it to 20-25 games a year, and I still manage to lose weight. So it can be done, but it is tough. (I think Cactus League Nachos are the work of the devil.) They have shredded bbq pork sandwiches that I can't imagine would be terribly bad for you. I've had turkey burgers (which are pretty flavorless). But your options are rather limited. What we normally do is hit up Subway before heading down to the game, and we either tailgate with our subs, baked chips, and water before the game. Or we just bring the subs in with us and eat in the stadium.

hey, peeps! i just discovered that fiber one now has two new flavors for their bars. i was getting sick of the ones they had (caramel, peanut butter and choc. chip) and i just ran to food lion and happened to look at their granola bar aisle and they now have apple streusel and strawberry & almond. YUM!!! i normally go to kroger for groceries but food lion is closer, so if i need a couple things and not a full cart of groceries, i'll run into food lion. glad i did!

I know, aren't they good!?! Well, I can't speak about the strawberry ones since they are still sitting unopened in my pantry. But the apple ones are a nice change of pace from the chocolate ones that I normally eat. Yummo!

All right, I think I've got everyone marked down so far for the Labor Day challenge. And quite frankly, y'all are putting me to shame, what with your lofty goals and me hoping for a measly 2.9 pounds. So because of that, you've inspired me to shoot for 7.8 pounds to get me to 155. This will be a real struggle, and most likely I won't hit that mark. But you never know if you don't try, right?

Have a great day everyone!

 

[HockeyKat]

Aaron, I am actually hoping to get to goal (150) by the Friday before Labor Day, but I am afraid to put that down. That would be 11.2 lbs and I think I would be jinxing myself, esp with at least two weekends in between that will be potentially sabatoging...

Course, I have a WDW trip Aug 30-Sept 7 that is likely to put those 11 lbs right back on!!

I think I need to start thinking about a maintenance plan, too, so that I can start tailoring my lifestyle that way. I really don't want to wind up gaining back what I have worked hard to get rid of... it is SO hard to take it off!! Dawn, what have you been doing? Has it been working? I may shoot for 145 as a goal and then have the 5 lb cushion...

 

[LMO429]

Aaron, I am actually hoping to get to goal (150) by the Friday before Labor Day, but I am afraid to put that down. That would be 11.2 lbs and I think I would be jinxing myself, esp with at least two weekends in between that will be potentially sabatoging...

Course, I have a WDW trip Aug 30-Sept 7 that is likely to put those 11 lbs right back on!!

I think I need to start thinking about a maintenance plan, too, so that I can start tailoring my lifestyle that way. I really don't want to wind up gaining back what I have worked hard to get rid of... it is SO hard to take it off!! Dawn, what have you been doing? Has it been working? I may shoot for 145 as a goal and then have the 5 lb cushion...

When I went to Disney I did not gain any weight. I ate what I wanted but half of it. So I would get a dole whip and eat half of it. When we went to Cinderella's Royal Table I had 2 pieces of the pretzel bread!! YUM!!! but I only ate half my entree.When I found the soft pretzel with nacho cheese in the middle of it in tomorrow land and thought i died and went to pretzel heaven I ate the whole thing!!!!! Double YUM....If one day I went off the deep end there then the next I tried to watch as best I could...I didnt want to completely binge when i was there because who wants to eat to the point where you are so full you feel sick and then have to walk around the park and go on rides..YUCK!!! Plus you do so much walking and sweating that does help ....a little bit!...but in the end I told myself i was on vacation and i enjoyed myself and went right back with the routine the day after i got back

 

[mommaU4]

IAll right, I think I've got everyone marked down so far for the Labor Day challenge. And quite frankly, y'all are putting me to shame, what with your lofty goals and me hoping for a measly 2.9 pounds. So because of that, you've inspired me to shoot for 7.8 pounds to get me to 155. This will be a real struggle, and most likely I won't hit that mark. But you never know if you don't try, right?

That's right! But you know you should be darn proud judging from that 50 ribbon in your sig!

I can't wait to get one of those for myself.......someday.

When I went to Disney I did not gain any weight. I ate what I wanted but half of it. So I would get a dole whip and eat half of it. When we went to Cinderella's Royal Table I had 2 pieces of the pretzel bread!! YUM!!! but I only ate half my entree.When I found the soft pretzel with nacho cheese in the middle of it in tomorrow land and thought i died and went to pretzel heaven I ate the whole thing!!!!! Double YUM....If one day I went off the deep end there then the next I tried to watch as best I could...I didnt want to completely binge when i was there because who wants to eat to the point where you are so full you feel sick and then have to walk around the park and go on rides..YUCK!!! Plus you do so much walking and sweating that does help ....a little bit!...but in the end I told myself i was on vacation and i enjoyed myself and went right back with the routine the day after i got back

That is such great advice. I guess that's one good thing about having a large family, we can share everything. Last time we were at Disneyland, if I wanted something I got it, but I shared with with DH and the kids, so we'd only end up with a few bites each. So that worked out nicely.

I still gained weight, quite a bit actually, BUT I got right back on track and within exactly one week I was right back where I had been prior to vacation, so it wasn't so bad.

 

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps!

I am looking for a good book to read on my honeymoon, I like books that you dont have to think about and are kinda of girly i guess. I really enjoyed reading the Devil wears prada and I love all of emily giffins books but i dont read that much....usuallythe only time I do is when i am on the ferry but what winds up happening is I see the latest Us weekly on the newstand that catches my eye and then the book goes back in my bag......so any suggestions would be great

 

[HockeyKat]

LMO, I really like anything by Nora Roberts. She has a ton out there and they are all good reads, imo. Somewhat girly/fluffy but well-written. She does a lot of trilogies so be sure if you pick one up to get them all.


I just read an interesting article about how people who use food diaries (i.e. track everything they eat) lose twice as much weight as people who don't. Here is the whole article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25573436/

 

[punkin413]

Hey Peeps!

I am looking for a good book to read on my honeymoon, I like books that you dont have to think about and are kinda of girly i guess. I really enjoyed reading the Devil wears prada and I love all of emily giffins books but i dont read that much....usuallythe only time I do is when i am on the ferry but what winds up happening is I see the latest Us weekly on the newstand that catches my eye and then the book goes back in my bag......so any suggestions would be great

my favorite "girly" book is "bridget jones's diary." in fact, if you're interested in that, get both that one and the next one, "bridget jones: the edge of reason." they're both good but the second one is laugh-out-loud funny! but i'd read the first one beforehand because the second won't make as much sense without it.

 

[disney-inspired]

Hey Peeps!

I am looking for a good book to read on my honeymoon

Are you really going to be READING on your honeymoon

 

[dwheatl]

I love Janet Evanovich's novels with Stephanie Plum. Hot guys, laugh out loud characters and situations, and a heroine who catches bad guys while trying to keep her hair and makeup to New Jersey standards. Here's a link to the first three in a boxed set. http://www.amazon.com/Plum-Boxed-Se...bs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215561243&sr=8-2

 

[LMO429]

Are you really going to be READING on your honeymoon

Def not! ................. its for the plane ride i am dreading!!!!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Helllloooooo! GET A LOAD outta ME!

My First Cycling Class!

Went to a KICK BUM cycling class tonight. Spinning for you civilians...

Here is the random list of things I learned going into it knowing nothing prior. I only went to this because the cardio kick-boxing class was canceled.

In no particular order:

1. IF you are obviously the least fit person in the room, try to stay obscure in the back (trust me). I thought, "Hey, it's a BIKE. How hard can it BE? I'll position my carcass front and center" (Although my friend was also with me and every bit as unfit as I, she is 25)

2. Adding a GEL seat is not an optional accessory. I did not. It's a BOY seat and it's skinny and ungodly uncomfortable. Let's just say after 3 seconds my vajayjay was on FIRE!

3. Don't do a cycling class if you have a broken (or maybe it's just bruised?) baby toe.

4. Cycling in simulated wet sand, dry sand, mud, and uphill are HARD!!!!!!!
Dry sand is especially hard-hard
Simulated downhill, I could get used to. Like even.

5. It's possible for ME to sweat...ALOT! This I never do unless I'm in Florida. Not only did I sweat, but I sweat like I was in Florida in the rain on Splash Mountain.

6. This class was one hour long. After 15 minutes, I was dying. 30 minutes in, I was begging for mercy. 45 minutes in I reeeeally wanted to quit (thanks Kristy for MAKING me stay!) at 59 minutes, I was NEVER prouder in my entire life that I did itand did it completely without stopping AT ALL. At 60 minutes I jello'd off the bike and the instructor said she was impressed!

7. Based on the amount of calories burned in that hour, it gives me a new prospective about cheating. NOT WORTH IT!

WOO HOO!!! Way to go! I don't think I could do it. You are a rock star!

Wendy: You rocked! As usual. Vajayjay I love laughing out loud like that, thanks.

Ok peeps, I'm a total slacker. I should just change my user name to:
Shethinksshe'sonadiet,NOT!

or

constantlylosingandgainingthesame5pounds

or

guesswhosawBonJovilastnight!


Yes, he was so awesome! Still very hot, and still the best smile in rock!


My bff called me at 3:30pm and asked if I wanted to go? Her boss just purchased suite tickets. Which was next to the side of the stage. If only I thought to bring my camera. I would of had some totally awesome pictures to share. My camera phone sucks lets just say.

So, I got to scream like a teenager last night and relive some great memories.

Too cool! He is kinda hot. I'm so glad you got to see him. And I'm SO glad Tim is doing well! AND good for you on the school stuff too!

All right, I think I've got everyone marked down so far for the Labor Day challenge. And quite frankly, y'all are putting me to shame, what with your lofty goals and me hoping for a measly 2.9 pounds. So because of that, you've inspired me to shoot for 7.8 pounds to get me to 155. This will be a real struggle, and most likely I won't hit that mark. But you never know if you don't try, right?

Have a great day everyone!

OK, well put me down for 15.2 lbs. I finally remembered to weigh this morning, and I am at 202.2 today, so that's my starting point. I'm up from my last weigh in, which was the week before last, so I'll clarify the difference when I weigh in on Friday. I'm gonna be working really hard at this. I want to be very close to goal by the end of the year, and that's gonna take some work.


Well, I just booked my second paying wedding photography gig! It's a small one, but it's $ and experience, so I can't complain. I'm pretty happy about it actually. My first paying gig actually takes place in about 3 weeks! And this one I just booked is 9/6, so I'm gonna be a busy girl!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

I forgot! I posted another installment of my much-delayed trip report! And it's Wendy day too - the day I got to hang out with WendyUtahThreadMama for Fantasmic!

 

[mommaU4]

I just read an interesting article about how people who use food diaries (i.e. track everything they eat) lose twice as much weight as people who don't. Here is the whole article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25573436/

Hey, great minds think alike!! I read the same thing today and was going to post it here.

I keep a food journal, but I'm not always faithful in writing everything down. I am going to try harder at that and maybe it will help.

my favorite "girly" book is "bridget jones's diary." in fact, if you're interested in that, get both that one and the next one, "bridget jones: the edge of reason." they're both good but the second one is laugh-out-loud funny! but i'd read the first one beforehand because the second won't make as much sense without it.

I've seen both those movies and really enjoyed them. I'm sure the books would be a great read too.

Def not! ................. its for the plane ride i am dreading!!!!

I'm so glad you clarified that!! I was wondering myself but didn't want to say anything.......

 

[mommaU4]

I forgot! I posted another installment of my much-delayed trip report! And it's Wendy day too - the day I got to hang out with WendyUtahThreadMama for Fantasmic!

I had to hop over and take a quick peek at your TR, and I must say you are just too cute! Really, you take a great picture, very photogenic. I'm jealous. LOL What's your secret to looking so relaxed in front of the camera.

ETA: After reading more of your TR, I see that not only do you look great in your pics, you take great looking photos! Very nice.

 

[punkin413]

i know some of you are curious about the wii fit and anna just sent me some pics of people playing on it at my house last weekend, so i thought i'd post them. the thing you see them standing on is the wii fit. they're doing a ski jump game but there's so many different games. it has everything from yoga to strength training to running. it's all really cool and as long as you're consistent with it, it's a great way to work out when you can't get to the gym.

my friend matt on the wii fit.....

anna doing a ski jump on the wii fit....

that's ray (my DH) on the wii fit. that controller he has in his hand is what you use to control things, choose games, etc.

luke (anna's DS4) decided he'd play guitar hero AND the wii fit at the same time!!! (you can't do this because they're two seperate gaming systems! )

and that's not me fixing a hamburger. i swear.

 

[disney-inspired]

Def not! ................. its for the plane ride i am dreading!!!!

You don't get motion sickness?

I would just watch a movie or two, depending on the length of your flight.

 

[LMO429]

You don't get motion sickness?

I would just watch a movie or two, depending on the length of your flight.

ummm your killing me I HATE TO FLY!!! Im trying to make my 12 hour flight to hawaii as painless as possible now MOTION SICKNESS...OH BOY!!! i usually dont get motion sickness I have my IPOD with movies on it and I will get some magazines and I have adavan to knock me out..Hopefully that will work...isnt it sick I am stressing a flight that is 12 weeks away!!!!