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

[dwheatl]

Peeps! I just had to share. I'm so excited! I just found out today that I won 1st place in the architecture division of a local photographic print competition. AND I won 2nd place best in show over all!!! I get $150, and my photo will likely be in the local paper and on the brochure for next year's competition! Here's the photo that won - one of the pictures I took of the Walt Disney Concert Hall on our trip to California last November.

Woo hoo! Great Job, Lynda!

 

[DisneyLaura]

wouldn't you know it - i weighed myself this morning and i'm 2 pounds lighter than i was yesterday!!!!! i knew it was because i was sore. oh, well, that and the fact that i had tummy troubles last night and spent a good portion of the eveninig on the toilet. that's always fun for a friday night!

i'm going roller skating tonight with some girlfriends. i'm hoping it will be good exercise - i'm sure i'll be sore tomorrow and monday. but i figure it will only burn off the calories i drink from the margaritas i'm having right beforehand.

I just read your tr, looks like you guys had a lot of fun

Peeps! I just had to share. I'm so excited! I just found out today that I won 1st place in the architecture division of a local photographic print competition. AND I won 2nd place best in show over all!!! I get $150, and my photo will likely be in the local paper and on the brochure for next year's competition! Here's the photo that won - one of the pictures I took of the Walt Disney Concert Hall on our trip to California last November.

That's awesome

Well I weighed myself on Friday and I was up from last week I think 2 lb but I'm starting fresh so next week I will post. I put my weight on sparkpeople and the week before I didn't enter it so I'm not sure what I gained this week, AF is coming so I know I gained just not sure how much. But of course I keep snacking, does anyone feel they need to eat everything in the house when she's coming? I hate it.

 

[Pakey]

Morning all!

Lynda, major congrats. The photo is awesome.

Dawn, glad you survived skating and didn't get an SUI. I used to love to skate, took lessons as a child. Now it would be so scary. Not only would the falling hurt but I doubt I'd be able to get myself up off the floor.

I had a busy weekend. My husband was in a golf tournament which means I had to entertain myself. I spent all day Saturday doing spring cleaning. I cleaned for 9 hours without a break because I knew if I sat down, even for a second, I'd be done. I did not get finished but I made a dent and it's amazing how much better I feel mentally having gotten that monkey off my back. Plus it was good exercise.

Sunday, I scrapbooked. I'm anal about my scrapbooking so it takes me hours to do just one page. I'm working on our Paris trip and I hope to have it done before our next vacation. I did a digital book for our January trip with the kids as I have sworn off ever doing another Disney themed scrapbook for as long as I live.

I hope everyone has a peepish Monday. I'm starting off with major system issues here at work to deal with but I'm going to try to stay strong and not do stress cheating.

 

[MA pigletfan]

Congrats Lynda!!
Dawn..visiting TR later to check out your skating update!!

Hi everyone! not too much to say today..just HAVE A GOOD DAY!!

 

[LMO429]

Great Work Lynda! You have such a gift!

We went out for Mexican Food Saturday Night and around 3 a.m. I woke up with Severe Food Poisoning! Last night was the worst I had the fever, chills and it felt like someone was punching me!!!! I never had food poisoning before it was insane and horrible!!!!! So glad I am feeling better it was an ugly site!...needless to say I wont be eating mexican again anytime soon

 

[mousehouselover]

Lauren~ OMGosh! I hope you're feeling a lot better today. I got ill after eating Mexican (not food poisoning, just tummy bug) and I still can't eat that item; it's been 5 yrs but that food will always be tied to being sick.

Lynda~ That is an awesome photo!! You deserved the win! Keep it up and you'll be selling photos to all the major magazines and publishing houses.

Faith~ I can relate to the 'perfect page' obsession. I get frustrated if things don't turn out the way I envision them. It took me weeks to do 12 pages for my mom a few years ago. I still have tons of photos that I need to scrap for that book and I can't force myself to do them.

I had a good day, until I made beignets for work. I had to have a few. They are so good. I made them smaller that the WDW version so there's plenty to go around and the kiddos could have some. I got on the TM tonight and went wogging. I am really surprised that I was so energetic and managed to basically do the C25K routine. I won't come anywhere near my exercise goal for the month but I'm getting back on track.

 

[punkin413]

lauren - hope you're feeling better. food poisoning is the worst! i've only had it once and that was one time too many. i got it from soured pasta. isn't that just weird?

 

[LMO429]

lauren - hope you're feeling better. food poisoning is the worst! i've only had it once and that was one time too many. i got it from soured pasta. isn't that just weird?

I am feeling so much better Thanks!! It was such a MISERABLE experience!!!!!!! i'm so paranoid of everything I eat now. I was telling my husband when we go on the cruise I refuse to eat at any buffets now also he is dying to eat at san angel inn and I have to say I dont every want to see Mexican AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Lauren - hope you are feeling better

Faith - I thought I was the only wacko that took that long for one page, I'm glad there is others just like me

 

[MA pigletfan]

Lauren..AAACKKK!!! That is the WORST. so glad you are feeling better..NOT FUN!
I am in for a possibly unpeepish few days this week! I am hopinig to weigh in Thurs morning and not friday due to it being our anniversary thurs ( dating anniversary obviously..4 years ...Tommorow nightwe are due to go to Sushi/chinese for his grandmother's birthday ( no problem since i will jsut have sushi)..thurs we are having friends over for "breakfast for dinner"..and friday we are going out for our anniversary to the Capital Grill...can you say filet and good wine!!???? heehee! But between now and then i will be a good peeper..and make sure i hit that 30 day shred dvd ALOT!!!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Lauren - Food poisoning is not good! Im glad you're feeling a little better now, and I can see why its put you off Mexican food!

Dawn - Loved the roller skating pics!

Lynda - You never fail to amaze me with your photography talent!

Everyone -

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hello Peeps! Hope everyone is having a good week. I'm not sure how weigh-in is going to go this week. I've been good with my eating, but I'm battling a cold which has really limited my exercising. So we'll see how I do on diet alone. But they are talking up to 8 inches of snow for tomorrow, so I'll probably get lots of exercise just clearing my driveway.

Here's the 1st week update of our quick St Patrick's Day challenge. Let me know if I missed you...

 

[DisneyObsession]

Hi All!

Looks like I missed the newest challenge...I haven't even been on the DIS in about a month! Missed you all!

Lynda...Congrats on the contest. The picture is awesome!

I am off today, so I am taking some time to catch up with everyone. I'll read back about a week to see what everyone has been up to. As for me, I have been plugging along. Weight is maintaining, but I am on the road to losing once more. I am not discouraged, just frustrated with myself that I have trouble staying with the program. Today is a new day.

Things in the house are crazy, DD, SIL & GS moved in with us in Oct which makes the dynamics totally different. Stress levels can soar at times. DS is home from college for the week, which is nice, but again, things change when he comes home. Work is stressful as they are changing all kinds of things. I am trying to post out for a new position. We'll see what happens.

All in all....Life is Good!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Hi All!

Looks like I missed the newest challenge...I haven't even been on the DIS in about a month! Missed you all!

Missed you too

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

Hi Peeps,

Hope everyones OK. Glad you're feeling better Lauren!

I don't think I'm having a very good week . . . haven't broken down completely and had any bad meals or anything, I just feel like I keep snacking on little extras that are all going to add up on weigh-day. This is the first week I've struggled with willpower since the New Year and its horrid!!!!! Only 10 weeks until vacation and still have 8 pounds to go so need to find strength again!

Hope everyone is managing better than me!

 

[punkin413]

i did the jillian michaels banish fat cardio workout and it was KILLER! she did berpees. i HATE berpees. and she did them in the 3rd circuit (i think) when it was just getting hard. thanks for the recommendation, lauren!

i also got a hip hop cardio DVD that i'll probably do tomorrow. if it's good i'll let you guys know so i can recommend it.

 

[LMO429]

i did the jillian michaels banish fat cardio workout and it was KILLER! she did berpees. i HATE berpees. and she did them in the 3rd circuit (i think) when it was just getting hard. thanks for the recommendation, lauren!

i also got a hip hop cardio DVD that i'll probably do tomorrow. if it's good i'll let you guys know so i can recommend it.

Oh good! I am so glad you loved the workout, Funny thing is I did it yesterday as well. It really is such a killer workout, the 1st circuit I always say to myself oh this is so easy and then by the second I'm dying!!!!!

The No More Trouble Zones dvd compliments the Banish Fat. I have been alternating them everyday this week (M-F) For some reason the last time I did this I lost 3 pounds that week, I took a sneak peek on the scale today and it moved as well..I know they really work!

I have been doing one week chalean extreme and then one week something else.....

Personally I am a big fan of exercise dvds and working out at home, I usually only go to the actual gym on the weekends. I find it easier to have less excuses before work and just get it done when I can workout at home, there really is alot of great workout dvds out there and they seem to only be getting better as time goes on

 

[Sparkie]

Hey peeps. Just thought I'd let you all know that I do still exist. A new baby in the house sure changes things. Everybody is doing well. Little baby weighed 9 lbs and 1 oz on her 1 month visit. (she gains as quickly as I do). DD goes to the doctor this week. She is doing well. She had a rapid weight loss. She lost 22 pounds in the first 2 weeks (dont we all wish) and is only 10 pounds from where she started but she said she isnt going to try and lose it. Honestly the extra 10 looks good on her. She was probably too thin at 5'2 and barely tipping over 100 anyway. I'm holding steady. Havent lost any more and havent gained either.

Found something on our cable network that may be useful.... we have the "Fit" channel and I scanned through and there seems to be aerobic type stuff, toning stuff, yoga, hip hop so after DD gets clearance from her doc to begin exercise we are going to check it out. Its so much eaiser to be motivated to exercise if you have a partner. or so I think it will be, I have come to the conclusion that I just hate to exercise, I hate going to the gym, I find it boring. So maybe this will be a real option.

Hope everyone stays well. I'll check in from time to time. See ya!

 

[::Snow_White::]

Lynda, congratulations on your photo! That's really cool!

Sparkie, glad you're daughter and the baby is doing well!

We don't have a gym in town, so my only option is to workout at home which is perfectly fine with me. I really love it, and have about 5 different videos and then Wii Fitness Coach. It's killer, and I really felt it on my last workout Tuesday. Wednesday I've decided is my break day.

Ack, I can't keep up with everyone, I've had a whole bunch of school work this week.
I found out that one of my journalism articles passed the state competition and is moving onto nationals! I was the only one from my school and if it is chosen at nationals I might get to go to NY over the summer!

Anyways this week has been GREAT for me. I've managed to pass up mozerella sticks and donuts when they were free from the taking and I've done my exercising so I'm looking forward to weigh in tomorrow.
Admittedly I had a few too many chocolates on Sunday and a small piece of cake Monday, all is really good. I've ate a lot of veggies, and my afterschool snacks have been healthy!

But I still have a problem with drinking enough water. I always push people to drink water but I still don't have enough myself. I don't mind water, the problem is I'm just not really ever thirsty. When I remember it's in the evening and not enough time to drink my 8 glasses. Any suggestions?
I usually drink one at school, and maybe one when I get home, but that's it. (I drink a lot of lipton green tea though, it's a powder stuff I make in a pitcher.)

 

[HockeyKat]

Hey peeps. Just thought I'd let you all know that I do still exist. A new baby in the house sure changes things. Everybody is doing well. Little baby weighed 9 lbs and 1 oz on her 1 month visit. (she gains as quickly as I do). DD goes to the doctor this week. She is doing well. She had a rapid weight loss. She lost 22 pounds in the first 2 weeks (dont we all wish) and is only 10 pounds from where she started but she said she isnt going to try and lose it. Honestly the extra 10 looks good on her. She was probably too thin at 5'2 and barely tipping over 100 anyway. I'm holding steady. Havent lost any more and havent gained either.

Found something on our cable network that may be useful.... we have the "Fit" channel and I scanned through and there seems to be aerobic type stuff, toning stuff, yoga, hip hop so after DD gets clearance from her doc to begin exercise we are going to check it out. Its so much eaiser to be motivated to exercise if you have a partner. or so I think it will be, I have come to the conclusion that I just hate to exercise, I hate going to the gym, I find it boring. So maybe this will be a real option.

Hope everyone stays well. I'll check in from time to time. See ya!

Glad that DD and baby are doing well.

I LOVE the Fit on Demand stuff!! Jillian 30 Day Shred Level 1 and 2 are on mine!!

Oh good! I am so glad you loved the workout, Funny thing is I did it yesterday as well. It really is such a killer workout, the 1st circuit I always say to myself oh this is so easy and then by the second I'm dying!!!!!

The No More Trouble Zones dvd compliments the Banish Fat. I have been alternating them everyday this week (M-F) For some reason the last time I did this I lost 3 pounds that week, I took a sneak peek on the scale today and it moved as well..I know they really work!

I have been doing one week chalean extreme and then one week something else.....

Personally I am a big fan of exercise dvds and working out at home, I usually only go to the actual gym on the weekends. I find it easier to have less excuses before work and just get it done when I can workout at home, there really is alot of great workout dvds out there and they seem to only be getting better as time goes on

I wish I liked working out at home more. I find that lunchtime is best for me, I am most awake and least likely to duck it. Luckily my gym is 5 min from work and they do classes at noon. I have been doing Tues/Thurs kickboxing. The instructor teaches PhysEd at Duke and is killer. I don't think I have spend a day not sore since I started... LOL!! But, I can now do 70 pushups, with 15 of them on toes and not knees. My goal by the summer is to do all 60 that she requires per class, on toes.