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

[LMO429]

Thank you all for the book suggestions..I actually read Bridget Jones awhile back I loved both books!!!!..The Janet Evanonich's novels look interesting after i go to starbucks I will swing by the barnes and nobles and check it out.

if you like books about pop culture this book called sex drugs and cocoa puffs is excellent!!! i am reading it now!

I tried the Wii Fit at my uncles it was fun but I didnt use it enough to see if you could really burn calories using it..i heard jillian michaels has something in the works for wii fit..i love her so of course i would get it just for that..

we have the rock band too I hate how you hear the bangin on the drums i wish you could just hear the drum sounds on the tv not the stick hitting the plastic wii drum set...we looked into getting some sound covers for it..but it seriously is a great time when you have people over...

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

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...

I completely understand. I'll mark you down somewhere as tentative, and if you want to officially join in later on then just say the word. Otherwise we'll pretend this conversation never happened...

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.

That's the funny thing about my weight loss progress. You'd think that I would be thrilled to be in the 160's when I started off around 240. But here's the kicker. Now when I look in the mirror, I still see my "problem" areas. I completely forget about the fact that I've lost over 75 pounds and have probably added years to my life; instead I am just upset that I'm not where I want to be yet. Although, part of it is just frustration over the fact that I've lost all that weight and STILL don't look the way I want to. But that is just a mental hurdle that I need to get over.

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!

I've got you marked down. And congrats on the photo gig. You are so talented that I'm sure they'll be thrilled with your work!

 

[MA pigletfan]

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!

awesome!!! I wish you lived in MA, i woudl totally hire you for our wedding next year..you are so talented Lynda!

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.

YES!!! I love that thing!! I have used it every day since we got it..it really is a great workout! i really appreciate the emphasis it places on keeping your core steady...thats a BIG problem for me..i am really looking forward to the Jillian Michaels work out that will be coming out for it!
Your dress is super cute in the 'i am not fixing a burger' pic

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!!!!

I feel your pain!!!!!!!!!!! I am already anxious about going to cali in 12 weeks as well...i have no advice..but be sure i will be taking any that comes your way as well!

That's the funny thing about my weight loss progress. You'd think that I would be thrilled to be in the 160's when I started off around 240. But here's the kicker. Now when I look in the mirror, I still see my "problem" areas. I completely forget about the fact that I've lost over 75 pounds and have probably added years to my life; instead I am just upset that I'm not where I want to be yet. Although, part of it is just frustration over the fact that I've lost all that weight and STILL don't look the way I want to. But that is just a mental hurdle that I need to get over.


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...you have come such a long way Aaron...such an inspiration!
its only human to pick ourselves apart..but as long as you remember how far you have come, its all good

 

[pixie dust 112]

That's the funny thing about my weight loss progress. You'd think that I would be thrilled to be in the 160's when I started off around 240. But here's the kicker. Now when I look in the mirror, I still see my "problem" areas. I completely forget about the fact that I've lost over 75 pounds and have probably added years to my life; instead I am just upset that I'm not where I want to be yet. Although, part of it is just frustration over the fact that I've lost all that weight and STILL don't look the way I want to. But that is just a mental hurdle that I need to get over.

Aaron, I completely understand this. I am not even close to the range that you are in on weight loss, but I know that when I get there I will not be a supermodel! (DANG!) My proportions are my proportions. It's hard to come to terms with that! I know that no matter how much I lose and how much I exercise I'll always have larger thighs and a little belly pouch. My mom has always been thin and these are her problem areas too! She will be 74 in September and goes to the Y for aquarobics several times a week and always has done that. I don't think she has ever been out of her healthy weight range but we get the body type that we get, and short of surgery (no way I'm doing that) my proportions are my proportions. I know that when I lose the 50 or 60 pounds I still need to lose, I will still have big thighs and a bit of a belly. It's very hard to accept and I have to keep reminding myself that it is a health and quality of life issue and not a "look how hot I am" issue!

You have done wonderfully and have inspired all of us, try not to let this get you down. I've seen the pics...you look great! I don';t see the problem areas that you see...you are hunkalicious!

 

[HockeyKat]

I completely understand. I'll mark you down somewhere as tentative, and if you want to officially join in later on then just say the word. Otherwise we'll pretend this conversation never happened...


That's the funny thing about my weight loss progress. You'd think that I would be thrilled to be in the 160's when I started off around 240. But here's the kicker. Now when I look in the mirror, I still see my "problem" areas. I completely forget about the fact that I've lost over 75 pounds and have probably added years to my life; instead I am just upset that I'm not where I want to be yet. Although, part of it is just frustration over the fact that I've lost all that weight and STILL don't look the way I want to. But that is just a mental hurdle that I need to get over.



I've got you marked down. And congrats on the photo gig. You are so talented that I'm sure they'll be thrilled with your work!

Aaron, just put me down for 5. If I blow it away, then good. If I don't, then I won't feel bad.

And I completely, totally understand about the weight loss. I am close to 60 lbs lost now and people say I look skinny and I just don't see it... I see the bulges where I wish they would be gone by now, and the 10 more that I really should lose, etc... My other guilt is people are like wow you lost that much, and I think wow I had that much to lose in the first place...

 

[DisneyObsession]

LMO...I hate to fly, but do it because it gets me where I'm going quicker. I don't start stressing over the flight until that morning. Then my stomach is in knots! I take Bonine because it doesn't knock me out, but I sleep on the plane anyway...much to my husbands dismay!

Doing laundry and a little shopping today. Working 5-9 tonight. Nice way to spend my 25th Anniversary!!!

 

[UtahMama]

Thank you all for the book suggestions..I actually read Bridget Jones awhile back I loved both books!!!!..The Janet Evanonich's novels look interesting after i go to starbucks I will swing by the barnes and nobles and check it out.

if you like books about pop culture this book called sex drugs and cocoa puffs is excellent!!! i am reading it now!

LOOOVE Bridget Jones Diary (etc) AND the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich ROCKed my socks! #14 is out now...need to pick it up at Costco next time I go.

That Cocoa Puffs book sounds INTERESTING according to Amazon.com.



OK people. I have come to the conclusion that working out cures stress! It's TRUE! With my house being on the market and having to keep it clean enough to be "shown" at any moment WITH kids and 3-4 daycare buddies

Let's just say, the bubble bath after the work out helps too. Calgon take me away!!!!If you add a Michael Buble (boo-blay) CD as ambient music with the bath it becomes a Buble Bath!!!! LOL.

 

[Hillary12.8.07]

Ugh I feel like such a bad Peep! I join the thread and then can't keep up and post! gee whiz.

We've just been out of town nonstop, had my cousins from Mississippi here, so we took them all over the place, and I'm just plan TIRED of all the running around. So we're home for a week, and then leaving again next Friday for Destin, FL for 10 days.

I'm trying to catch up though...you ladies are all inspirations, reading how much progress you've all made!!! I'm at about 31 pounds lost now, I think all the traveling and not getting all my water in has had me at a standstill. I'm trying to get more exercise in, I just did a Biggest Loser cardio workout from OnDemand, YOWZA, kicked my butt.

 

[mommaU4]

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.

Thanks for sharing those!! It looks like fun.

Doing laundry and a little shopping today. Working 5-9 tonight. Nice way to spend my 25th Anniversary!!!

Awww, well, Happy Anniversary anyway!!!




I hope everyone's doing good today. Yesterday was a rough day. Darn those leftover b-day party treats!! Guess we'll see what the damage is on Friday.

 

[DisneyLaura]

Monica - Glad Tim is doing well. Oh and I like the original Charlie and the Chocolate factory better too, I tried to watch the one with Johnnie Depp and I just can't. Yeah on the schooling. I'm still trying to figure what I wanna be when I grow up.

Lynda - Yeah for you on your second paying job. I'll be right over on your TR as soon as finish my post.

Dawn - I didn't see you fixing a hamburger either

Lauren - First I would like to tell you that I get motion sickness in the car and can read on a plane so I would not worry about that. Second, my books that I am going to tell you about are the Twilight Series from Stefanie Meyer, OMG. Wendy ranted and raved about them on here way back when and the last one is coming out August 2nd and I can't stand to wait any longer, ok I have to but it's killing me.

Gayle - Happy 25th to you and your hubby

Hillary - Hi there stranger, glad you popped in to say hi. Enjoy your family visit and then come back and chat with us.

Ok peeps I weighed in yesterday at WW and I did gain but not much so I'm happy about that. I'll let you know the details on Friday. Gulp, gulp, gulp (yup I'm drinking lots of water)

 

[lovealldisney]

Twilight Series from Stefanie Meyer, OMG. Wendy ranted and raved about them on here way back when and the last one is coming out August 2nd and I can't stand to wait any longer, ok I have to but it's killing me.

DisneyLaura:

OMG I totally agree!!! I was at Target yesterday and saw an advertisement for Breaking Dawn!! I can't wait to get it! SOOOO GOOOD!!

 

[punkin413]

i think i'm the only person on the face of the earth that prefers the newer "chocolate factory" movie. (the reason i call it that is because it's actually called "charlie and the chocolate factory." the '70's version is "willy wonka and the chocolate factory.") i LOVE both movies, but i just adore the newer one. johnny depp is fabulous in it. i think i love that character almost as much as i love captain jack sparrow. he's just a brilliant actor. i can't even compare the '05 version and the '70's version though - they're completely different to me.

MUMBLER!!!!!!!!!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Ok Dawn you made me want to see the newer one now.

 

[dwheatl]

Doing laundry and a little shopping today. Working 5-9 tonight. Nice way to spend my 25th Anniversary!!!

Happy anniversary. Hope you have something special planned for sometime soon. Making it to 25 years is fabulous. (the joke in our house: we're celebrating 20 years of wedded bliss; and 20 out of 23 ain't bad )

Monica - Oh and I like the original Charlie and the Chocolate factory better too

I love both, but prefer the original. I was so excited when I was at UCLA, and we saw Gene Wilder (the original Willy Wonka, for you youngsters) in Westwood picking up his mail. I think Johnny did a great job of making the role his own, though.

My mom called this morning and said she was lonely, and did I want to come over and go out to lunch. Since I am REALLY trying to limit my intake this week, I told her I would bring lunch. I brought over the artichoke, spinach and chicken lean pockets (very good, they remind me of the Earl of Sandwich), picked fresh blackberries from my backyard, and covered them with a vanilla nonfat sugar-free yogurt. We both enjoyed the lunch, and it was 360 calories total. Not bad for something that really felt like a treat.

 

[punkin413]

I brought over the artichoke, spinach and chicken lean pockets (very good, they remind me of the Earl of Sandwich)

i love these too! just bought some last week. sounds like a yummy lunch!!!

 

[mommaU4]

i love these too! just bought some last week. sounds like a yummy lunch!!!

Same here! My DH really liked them so we bought a bunch.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

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.

Ha Ha! Thanks! I am so NOT relaxed in front of a camera. I am far more accostomed to being behind it. BUT at Disney I know I want pictures of us and not just stuff, so I seek out Photopass photographers whenever I can, and I do somewhat enjoy doing the Photopass photographers. Besides, it makes that CD purchase more worthwhile. I do like pictures of myself and DH, and I like them much more now than I did a year and a half ago! Oh, and having read a lot about how to pose people in a flattering way, I know how to pose myself in a flattering way too. (45 degree-angle to the camera, front foot pointing at the camera, chin down, shoulders back, etc...) Thank you so much for both of your nice compliments!

That's the funny thing about my weight loss progress. You'd think that I would be thrilled to be in the 160's when I started off around 240. But here's the kicker. Now when I look in the mirror, I still see my "problem" areas. I completely forget about the fact that I've lost over 75 pounds and have probably added years to my life; instead I am just upset that I'm not where I want to be yet. Although, part of it is just frustration over the fact that I've lost all that weight and STILL don't look the way I want to. But that is just a mental hurdle that I need to get over.



I've got you marked down. And congrats on the photo gig. You are so talented that I'm sure they'll be thrilled with your work!

My DH is similar to you. He has a hard time seeing the loss, and he still sees his problem areas. I think he looks great! And so do you!

And thank you! That's very nice of you.

awesome!!! I wish you lived in MA, i woudl totally hire you for our wedding next year..you are so talented Lynda!

What time of year is the wedding? I wanna see MA someday!

OK people. I have come to the conclusion that working out cures stress! It's TRUE! With my house being on the market and having to keep it clean enough to be "shown" at any moment WITH kids and 3-4 daycare buddies

Let's just say, the bubble bath after the work out helps too. Calgon take me away!!!!If you add a Michael Buble (boo-blay) CD as ambient music with the bath it becomes a Buble Bath!!!! LOL.

Buble Bath!!!

i think i'm the only person on the face of the earth that prefers the newer "chocolate factory" movie. (the reason i call it that is because it's actually called "charlie and the chocolate factory." the '70's version is "willy wonka and the chocolate factory.") i LOVE both movies, but i just adore the newer one. johnny depp is fabulous in it. i think i love that character almost as much as i love captain jack sparrow. he's just a brilliant actor. i can't even compare the '05 version and the '70's version though - they're completely different to me.

MUMBLER!!!!!!!!!

NOPE! You are not alone! I LOVE the new movie! I love Johnny in the new movie. He IS brilliant!

MUMBLER!...I also need the "hier" comment.

 

[DisneyLaura]

brought over the artichoke, spinach and chicken lean pockets (very good, they remind me of the Earl of Sandwich), picked fresh blackberries from my backyard, and covered them with a vanilla nonfat sugar-free yogurt. We both enjoyed the lunch, and it was 360 calories total. Not bad for something that really felt like a treat.

Oh and I was just at the grocery store today. Those sound really yummy. And fresh blackberries right in your backyard, lucky dog you.

 

[mommaU4]

Oh, and having read a lot about how to pose people in a flattering way, I know how to pose myself in a flattering way too. (45 degree-angle to the camera, front foot pointing at the camera, chin down, shoulders back, etc...) Thank you so much for both of your nice compliments!

OKay, I am going to have to write those tips down for our next trip....

 

[DisneyObsession]

With all this talk about the lean pockets, I'm gonna have to go buy some to try! They sound delish!!!

We finally have a showing on the house tonight at 5:45. Please send prayers and pixie dust! We are also going to look at about 5 houses today. I am off and DH took off to celebrate our anniversary and my bday. (which is today). We are going to Olive Garden for lunch before house hunting and I think I will stick with the salad, soup & breadstick lunch.