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

[dwheatl]

OK something is a miss here...DOWN - 2. I have been eating much fruits and vegetables. Not going over 60 carbs a day. Yes water yuck with lemon. I feel very puffy and my stomach is really really bloated. My waist was tighter in my pants too. Grrrr is all I got to say and yes did lots of walking too. I was really hoping for something more but it is what it is right??

Sometimes when you switch to a higher fiber diet (e.g. fruits and veggies) your body takes a while to adjust and gets bloaty. That will get better. Now, the sad fact: when I was 25, I could lose 4-5 lbs. in a week. Now, not so much. It stinks, but there it is. If you are doing all the right things, the weight will gradually come off, and you'll be getting much healthier in the process. Try to have realistic expectations, and reward yourself for good behavior - one full week of water drinking = a new purse, or something like that. After a long walk, have a bubble bath. That way, the scale won't be the only incentive for healthy habits.

Fran: Yea to DH! It's easier for me when DH and I do this together. He has no choice, since he doesn't cook, so when I'm dieting, so is he. But he's not complaining.

Dwheatl: Great job!

Happy Saturday morning to you all! Temperature is 5 and -14 with wind chill.

Off to take Mal to dance and she wants to cut her hair.

So we are then headed to Miss Cathy's for her first real hair cut.

I'll post before and after pics. She donating her long pony to Locks of Love.

This was all her decision. I'm very proud of her.

My DH has lost 30 lbs. to my ten. Part of that is his being a man, but he is also much better about just sticking to the plan. I think I partly burned myself out and messed with my metabolism with yo-yo dieting. Oh, well. I've got no choice but to keep at it now, so I can match my smokin' hot hubby.
Give Mal a hug from me. I used to donate to Locks of Love, but now they don't take "peroxide-enhanced" blond hair. My mom and I are going to get our hair cut today. I'm afraid to hear what the lady will say when she sees my home-cut bangs. They were just making me nuts when I didn't have time to go in, so whack!

I didn't get to post yesterday.I am down 3 lbs.

My DH is doing it with me.He has lost 9 lbs and is feeling a lot better already.I am extremely happy because I have been worried about his health.

Great job. I was worried about my hubby, too, because he was carrying his weight all around the middle. That's such a terrible risk for heart attack and diabetes. It's nice to be a positive example for our guys to follow, isn't it?

 

[monymony3471]

Look what we did today:

Some befores

Marking the right spot

After:

She looks older now to me

 

[DisneyObsession]

Not sure I have posted anything since the new year, so here it is -3. I think I said 8 for the Valentine's massacre, so I am well on my way. I have 4 weeks to lose 5 lbs...very doable.

Laura...my prayers are with you and your Mom.

4 degrees here and I am freezing my bum off! I just need to curl up with tea and a movie. It doesn't help that I have a nasty cold a feel lousy! This weather doesn't help at all.

Monica...You are the best Mom!!!! I would do the same to my kids just for the fun of it! Gotta love it!

 

[mousehouselover]

I'm -1 this week. I've been faithful about getting on hte Wii Fit and TM so I was discouraged to see such a little loss. It was more on Thurs and I'm not sure what I did to gain back nearly 1/2 lb. I was down a lot this am so I have a headstart on next week and I'm feeling more encouraged abut what I've been doing.

Ooh weather update....we are in a HEATWAVE! Weather channel just said the low here overnight will be +1!!!

I can totally relate. It was 8 yesterday and is supposed to be 22 today, I told DH we need to celebrate it's triple the previous day and double digits!!

you people talking about -23 and -48 are killing me!!!! it's 30 degrees here and i'm about to freeze my tooshie off. i don't know how you guys do it!

I grit my teeth and try to remember that my plans are to move to FL in 2013. It's miserable and I can't wait to get out of here.

Laura~ I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Hopefully they caught it early and that helps give them more options to treat her.

Great job this week peeps!! Those are some amazing numbers!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Monica/Danielle/Amy - My DH has also comitted to losing weight with me. We are joining the Gym together at the end of the month. Hes lost 10lbs to my 4 so far!
Its so much easier doing it together, theres less chance of me cheating because hes eating healthier too!

Monica - That is one Fabulous hair cut! She looks gorgeous, and older too (sorry!). Such a generous thing for her to decide to do as well, donating it. You must be very proud

 

[Kathi OD]

Well, I have my days mixed up big time. So I forgot to get on the scale yesterday. Today it told me I was -6 for the week. God help me when my appetite returns.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

you people talking about -23 and -48 are killing me!!!! it's 30 degrees here and i'm about to freeze my tooshie off. i don't know how you guys do it!

We've got the negative wind chills here too. I personally can't wait 'til it's over. I keep telling myself, "Should only be one more winter here after this one, and then hopefully we'll be in Florida."

We get these cold temps for a few days every winter.



So, on the evil mom front.

Oldest son woke up, slowly walked down the steps and this is what transpired:

DS: Uh, mom?

Me: Yes?

DS: What time is it?

Me: 7:44 (His bus comes at 7:10)

DS: Why didn't you wake me up?!

Me: Why didn't you set your alarm? (I hide a laugh)

DS: Uh, I don't have one.

Me: Ya right.

DS: Mom! I have a mid term today!

Me: I know.

DS: Why didn't you wake me?! (getting louder-frustrated)

Me: I didn't know I had to.

DS: Huh? (pause) Wait! What day is it?

Me: Friday.

DS: Friday?! (eyes getting big)

Me: Yes.

DS: But I have school toady! (hands go up in the air)

Me: No you don't.

DS: I don't? (quizzical look on face)

Me: No.

DS: Why?

Me: Cause it's too cold.........why don't you go back to sleep.

long pause.

I laugh.

DS: I'll remember this mom! (and he goes upstairs.)



The joys of parenting a pre-teen boy!

I love it!

Look what we did today:

Some befores

Marking the right spot

After:

She looks older now to me

She looks older in general to me since the last time I saw a pic of her, but man is she a cutie! I LOVE her new cut! ADORABLE!

 

[dwheatl]

Look what we did today:

Some befores

Marking the right spot

After:

She looks older now to me

Great haircut. She had plenty to spare, didn't she? And she does look like a big girl with the new 'do.

 

[punkin413]

monica - love mal's new 'do! she's so cute. and she does look older but still a cutie!

 

[cquick]

We get these cold temps for a few days every winter.


DS: I'll remember this mom! (and he goes upstairs.)

The joys of parenting a pre-teen boy!

You want to know something funny? HE WILL REMEMBER IT!!!! I have pulled a few tricks like that on my 30 y/o son,and he still likes to bring them up sometimes.....but it's just funny now!

 

[cquick]

-5

 

[monymony3471]

-5

Great job!

I hope he does remember it.

We love telling stories around the campfire, and I want him to keep it going you know?

 

[pixie dust 112]

Monica~ Mal's haircut is beautiful! Tell her I think she is a super terrific wonderful generous darling to do what she did for locks of love! I really think she looks a lot like you. Hey is that a new avatar? I like it!

 

[pixie dust 112]

I have been getting very upset with DD17 as she has been procrastinating on her college applications. SO last week I told her that I expected all of her applications to be complete by the end of the week. SHe had not yet even applied to her first choice and a few others she had put in the initial application but not the supplements that were required or the letters of reference. So yesterday she finally finished the supplements with the understanding that the letters of recommendation will need to go out in Tuesday's mail.

After she submitted the supplemental application and essays etc., our mail came. One of the colleges had sent her an acceptance letter even though her application was not complete! She has good SATs and a great class rank and GPA, but we laughed so hard! They still don't have the required recommendation letters! and obviously they sent out their acceptance letter this week, even though they only had the basic application and High School transcripts. I told her she still needs to send in the recommendations for scholarship considerations.

 

[monymony3471]

Good morning losers!

We are snowed in.

The troops are suiting up to battle the drifts.

Some are waist high.

I can't see my porch, crazy all the snow we got.

Have a super skinny day!

 

[punkin413]

After she submitted the supplemental application and essays etc., our mail came. One of the colleges had sent her an acceptance letter even though her application was not complete! She has good SATs and a great class rank and GPA, but we laughed so hard! They still don't have the required recommendation letters! and obviously they sent out their acceptance letter this week, even though they only had the basic application and High School transcripts. I told her she still needs to send in the recommendations for scholarship considerations.

congrats to your DD!

Good morning losers!

We are snowed in.

The troops are suiting up to battle the drifts.

Some are waist high.

I can't see my porch, crazy all the snow we got.

Have a super skinny day!

that's crazy! how fun though on a non-school, non-work day! hope it clears up by tomorrow (or tuesday if you guys get a holiday tomorrow). it rained here last night.....big whoop.

i made the chicken pepperpot soup from boma yesterday and last night i was on the toilet like 6 times.....i think the sampling got to me! but hey, at least i droped some weight.

 

[dismom9761]

Great job. I was worried about my hubby, too, because he was carrying his weight all around the middle. That's such a terrible risk for heart attack and diabetes. It's nice to be a positive example for our guys to follow, isn't it?

Unfortunately that is where my DH carries all of his weight.I think he could weigh 400 lbs and have awesome muscular legs. Also Rebekah(DD9) has inherited his type of body and she gets teased for it at school.

pixie dust 112,congrats to you DD!

Punkin,hope you are feeling better today.

Monica,your DD looks beautiful.I think she does look a little older.

I don't know if I have mentioned that we joined the YMCA right after christmas.We chose the Y because all the kids could participate.Rebekah has fallen in love with working out and has even gotten a trainer. The Dr. says she is okay with her weight but that she cannot gain any more.But she has a very low self esteem and is teased about her size.Anyway she commented last night that she doesn't care what kids say because she can leg press 130 lbs.

Everybody have a great Sunday and stay warm!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

After she submitted the supplemental application and essays etc., our mail came. One of the colleges had sent her an acceptance letter even though her application was not complete! She has good SATs and a great class rank and GPA, but we laughed so hard! They still don't have the required recommendation letters! and obviously they sent out their acceptance letter this week, even though they only had the basic application and High School transcripts. I told her she still needs to send in the recommendations for scholarship considerations.

Thats great, congratulations to your DD

Good morning losers!

We are snowed in.

The troops are suiting up to battle the drifts.

Some are waist high.

I can't see my porch, crazy all the snow we got.

Have a super skinny day!

Wow, snowed in!
Stay warm!

Everyone -

 

[dwheatl]

PD - Give your girl my congratulations. And tell her I said to quit putzing around. That's the kind of thinking that has my DD still living at home.

I don't know if I have mentioned that we joined the YMCA right after christmas.We chose the Y because all the kids could participate.Rebekah has fallen in love with working out and has even gotten a trainer. The Dr. says she is okay with her weight but that she cannot gain any more.But she has a very low self esteem and is teased about her size.Anyway she commented last night that she doesn't care what kids say because she can leg press 130 lbs.

Hooray for her. My DD used to get picked on about her legs because she was "shapely" when the other girls had stick legs. Now she's the one who can wear mini skirts, shorts, etc. because she has strong, firm, well-defined legs.

 

[Kathi OD]

I have been getting very upset with DD17 as she has been procrastinating on her college applications. SO last week I told her that I expected all of her applications to be complete by the end of the week. SHe had not yet even applied to her first choice and a few others she had put in the initial application but not the supplements that were required or the letters of reference. So yesterday she finally finished the supplements with the understanding that the letters of recommendation will need to go out in Tuesday's mail.

After she submitted the supplemental application and essays etc., our mail came. One of the colleges had sent her an acceptance letter even though her application was not complete! She has good SATs and a great class rank and GPA, but we laughed so hard! They still don't have the required recommendation letters! and obviously they sent out their acceptance letter this week, even though they only had the basic application and High School transcripts. I told her she still needs to send in the recommendations for scholarship considerations.

That's great! She knows now that at least one school wants her. That takes quite a bit of pressure off.

When our DD was a senior (back in the dark ages, before everything was done online) she got an acceptance letter from a school she didn't even request information from, let alone send an application to. The weird thing was that it was a much more demanding school than any of the schools on her list. Guess they got her confused with someone else.....