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

[Sparkie]

Hey Guys! Im still around.

I did weigh today am a samer which isnt too bad considering how much we ate at Disney.

Shannon: Congrats on the job!!!

I guess you guys will have to call the "dog police" to my house because I live in the hot south and my 2 dogs live outside full time. But if it makes any of you feel better I consider them "delux" outside dogs. You have to remember that my dogs are big and hairy. One is a 100 pound St. Benard mix and the other is a 40 pound Austrailian shepard mix. So now to make you dog lovers feel better about the living conditions: They have a fenced area in my 5 acre yard, the fenced area is connected to my deck which is partially covered. The covered portion is where their dog houses are and I run the ceiling fan all day so their is a nice breeze for them. They have a pool on the deck and I put ice in their water bucket. Every day we let them out of the fence for a supervised romp in the yard. They have to be supervised because Sparky the austrailian shepard likes to chase anything - including cars which is part of the reason for the fenced yard. We used to let our dogs roam free- no leash law in my part of the state- until our boarder collie was shot by a neighbor for barking at his goats and until Sparky chased me down the driveway and got hit. She broke both front legs, one was casted and the other has 7 cross pins and had a plate and a bazillion stitches and cost me a "Disney trip" to pay for her surgery- now Bandit- the 100 pound St. Benard mix/mutt- is just a big, dumb, baby and he would wander off because he was sniffing or trying to eat something and remember I have lovely neighbors- In the winter- now remember I live in mid Alabama so winter for me is alot different than for you northern folks- but in the winter if its really cold I let them sleep in my basement. So they may live outside full time but they are spoiled, well cared for, and loved.


I did call the police when my neighbors shot my boarder collie but there is a part of the law that says if the owner of the "livestock" feels that his livestock is being "threatened" then they have the "right" to shoot the dog. Our dog was doing what boarder collies are supposed to do he was trying to herd the goats but our neighbors didnt see it the same way and if I had known he was being a nuisance before hand I would have fenced my yard sooner.


Happy Birthday Punkin!

 

[pixie dust 112]

I have a job!!! Officially!

It is through the contract company that I did my pediatric internship with and ironically I've been placed in the school county that I interviewed for on Monday. But I will get a lot more money than if I took it directly through the school district. I'm very excited, relieved and extremely nervous about getting my own place and having a "real" job. I'll be working in 2 schools in Martin county, florida, about 1.5 hours from my mom's house. So still close to home which is nice for a homebody like me. My caseload has autism, typical speech and language delays, and children with more severe disorders, like cerebral palsy. Very challenging indeed.

This weekend my mom and I are going to drive up there and look around at the schools and some apartments.

Congratulations!!!!

 

[dwheatl]

I have a job!!! Officially!

Hooray for you!

Hey Guys! Im still around.

I did weigh today am a samer which isnt too bad considering how much we ate at Disney.

Shannon: Congrats on the job!!!

I guess you guys will have to call the "dog police" to my house because I live in the hot south and my 2 dogs live outside full time. But if it makes any of you feel better I consider them "delux" outside dogs. You have to remember that my dogs are big and hairy. One is a 100 pound St. Benard mix and the other is a 40 pound Austrailian shepard mix. So now to make you dog lovers feel better about the living conditions: They have a fenced area in my 5 acre yard, the fenced area is connected to my deck which is partially covered. The covered portion is where their dog houses are and I run the ceiling fan all day so their is a nice breeze for them. They have a pool on the deck and I put ice in their water bucket. Every day we let them out of the fence for a supervised romp in the yard. They have to be supervised because Sparky the austrailian shepard likes to chase anything - including cars which is part of the reason for the fenced yard. We used to let our dogs roam free- no leash law in my part of the state- until our boarder collie was shot by a neighbor for barking at his goats and until Sparky chased me down the driveway and got hit. She broke both front legs, one was casted and the other has 7 cross pins and had a plate and a bazillion stitches and cost me a "Disney trip" to pay for her surgery- now Bandit- the 100 pound St. Benard mix/mutt- is just a big, dumb, baby and he would wander off because he was sniffing or trying to eat something and remember I have lovely neighbors- In the winter- now remember I live in mid Alabama so winter for me is alot different than for you northern folks- but in the winter if its really cold I let them sleep in my basement. So they may live outside full time but they are spoiled, well cared for, and loved.


I did call the police when my neighbors shot my boarder collie but there is a part of the law that says if the owner of the "livestock" feels that his livestock is being "threatened" then they have the "right" to shoot the dog. Our dog was doing what boarder collies are supposed to do he was trying to herd the goats but our neighbors didnt see it the same way and if I had known he was being a nuisance before hand I would have fenced my yard sooner.

Congrats, fellow Disney samer. How did your DD do in the parks?
Sorry to hear about your border collie. That makes me sick. I already hate it when a neighbor won't just tell you that they are bugged about something. Why can't they just be a grown-up, for God's sake? But to kill someone's pet is horrendous and sinful. I'm distraught over our dead hamster; I can't imagine how I would feel over a beloved dog. So belated sympathy from me.

 

[punkin413]

thank you all for the birthday wishes!!!!!!!

Punkin this if for you. I love this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjIYLdalYeE

that's hilarious! i wouldn't have taken you for a 50 cent fan! what's funny about it is i HATE rap, but every now and then a song catches my ear and when i break out into that sort of thing it's just too funny because i'm such a rock-n-roll type girl, not a rapper!

i think 50 cent looks like the trix bunny, so every time i see him on TV i say, "silly fiddy.....trix are for kids!"

Punkie! Happy Birthday!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZD1S1aMJ_I&feature=related

cute! thank you!!!!!!

this is hilarious!

It seems Aunt Flo is visiting alot of peeps this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i wonder if we're sinking up over the internet. think that's possible???

I have a job!!! Officially!

awesome! congrats!!!!!!!

I guess you guys will have to call the "dog police" to my house because I live in the hot south and my 2 dogs live outside full time.

but as you said, you have a fenced-in yard and lots of shade for them. this dog was out in the front yard where he could run out into the road and with little to no shade. i didn't even see a dog house for him. i know you're taking care of your doggies!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

I went back and read that twice. I hope you meant that your husband doesn't love Disney much. My DH is on my list tonight, but i still love him more than Disney, and that's saying something.

I did the same thing! Too funny!

~it's my birthday.......go shorty, it's your birthday, we gonna party like it's your birthday, we gonna sip bacardi like it's your birthday.....

Woo Hoo! Party on Dawn! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

That's funny!

I have a job!!! Officially!

Congrats! That's exciting!!!

I guess you guys will have to call the "dog police" to my house because I live in the hot south and my 2 dogs live outside full time. But if it makes any of you feel better I consider them "delux" outside dogs. You have to remember that my dogs are big and hairy. One is a 100 pound St. Benard mix and the other is a 40 pound Austrailian shepard mix. So now to make you dog lovers feel better about the living conditions: They have a fenced area in my 5 acre yard, the fenced area is connected to my deck which is partially covered. The covered portion is where their dog houses are and I run the ceiling fan all day so their is a nice breeze for them. They have a pool on the deck and I put ice in their water bucket. Every day we let them out of the fence for a supervised romp in the yard. They have to be supervised because Sparky the austrailian shepard likes to chase anything - including cars which is part of the reason for the fenced yard. We used to let our dogs roam free- no leash law in my part of the state- until our boarder collie was shot by a neighbor for barking at his goats and until Sparky chased me down the driveway and got hit. She broke both front legs, one was casted and the other has 7 cross pins and had a plate and a bazillion stitches and cost me a "Disney trip" to pay for her surgery- now Bandit- the 100 pound St. Benard mix/mutt- is just a big, dumb, baby and he would wander off because he was sniffing or trying to eat something and remember I have lovely neighbors- In the winter- now remember I live in mid Alabama so winter for me is alot different than for you northern folks- but in the winter if its really cold I let them sleep in my basement. So they may live outside full time but they are spoiled, well cared for, and loved.


I did call the police when my neighbors shot my boarder collie but there is a part of the law that says if the owner of the "livestock" feels that his livestock is being "threatened" then they have the "right" to shoot the dog. Our dog was doing what boarder collies are supposed to do he was trying to herd the goats but our neighbors didnt see it the same way and if I had known he was being a nuisance before hand I would have fenced my yard sooner.

It sounds to me like those doggies are pretty well cared for! They have a fenced in area, shade, and a pool! That is terrible about that neighbor! Did he not realize that borders herd? That's what they do! Well, belated sympathy from me too.

And as a beagle owner, like Dawn, I can tell you that having a beagle outdoors without a fence is an entirely different ball game! They follow their noses. That's what they do. And they don't just follow it. They follow it intently, don't listen when the have a scent, and are generally stubborn - a bad combo for a dog with freedom! Anyway, not a good situation for Buddy. But your dogs sound like happy puppies.

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Forgot about weigh in! I am down .2 lb this week. Not much, but it's down, and I think my hard work will start paying off if I can hold it together this weekend!

 

[UtahMama]

I was expecting to have 5 college-aged girls stay with us tonight. They were supposed to be here at 5:30 and were going to make us dinner. This is my girlfriend of 36 years's dd19 and her 4 friends who attend BYU Idaho and had school business in Salt Lake this weekend.

Well, come 8:30 I was starving to death and they still hadn't shown. When famished, I don't tend to make the best food choices and tend to get "cranky" (not that ANY of you sweeties ever get pissy when starved). So, I opened a can of Progresso soup (POTATOES IN IT, PEOPLE!) and....AND ate a plain hot dog bun TOO. *I'm trying not to eat anything "white". LOL! Whatever, not too horrible. I just had been doing fairly well!

I also missed my workout anticipating their arrival. Hmmm, it's nearly 9PM and still no girls. My DS19 (and the little boys too, LOL) were really looking forward to tonight. DS19 smells like a blast of cheap after shave for some reason

Anywhoo, double time work out tomorrow I guess.

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hey all. Been busy with landscaping projects, so I'm just checking in now. But I really have nothing to report - literally. I was a samer this week.

I'll try to catch up later. Off to lug around more stone.

 

[LMO429]

I was expecting to have 5 college-aged girls stay with us tonight. They were supposed to be here at 5:30 and were going to make us dinner. This is my girlfriend of 36 years's dd19 and her 4 friends who attend BYU Idaho and had school business in Salt Lake this weekend.

Well, come 8:30 I was starving to death and they still hadn't shown. When famished, I don't tend to make the best food choices and tend to get "cranky" (not that ANY of you sweeties ever get pissy when starved). So, I opened a can of Progresso soup (POTATOES IN IT, PEOPLE!) and....AND ate a plain hot dog bun TOO. *I'm trying not to eat anything "white". LOL! Whatever, not too horrible. I just had been doing fairly well!

I also missed my workout anticipating their arrival. Hmmm, it's nearly 9PM and still no girls. My DS19 (and the little boys too, LOL) were really looking forward to tonight. DS19 smells like a blast of cheap after shave for some reason

Anywhoo, double time work out tomorrow I guess.

I hate when you are hungry and have to wait for somebody else to eat....typically what happens to me is it turns into a binge i start snacking here and there and the next thing you know i ate so many little things that even though dinner is ready i am not hungry but i eat it anyway!!! Ugh!

 

[DisneyLaura]

[Danielle - congrats on NOT gaining any weight while at Disneyland.

It seems Aunt Flo is visiting alot of peeps this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She's visiting me next week sometime.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWN! Another July baby woohoo!

I'm a July baby too

until our boarder collie was shot by a neighbor for barking at his goats

That is terrbile. I'm so sorry about your dog. Your neighbor is a jerk.

I have a job!!! Officially

Congrats on the new job


We're going to see Space Chimp today, Nicholas' birthday party. I hope I can resist the but I'm not promising anything. Popcorn is oh so good, maybe no butter and diet coke.

 

[HockeyKat]

DAWN! Happy belated birthday.

Piper, welcome!

Shannon! SO happy for you!!

I skimmed through the last few days so sorry if I missed someone... been so busy with the new kitten, then yesterday I had a 7AM interview and had to work from 11-7. Had a friend coming over to play with the kitten, she left around 11, and I crashed HARD!

I think my interview went well, but now the waiting starts. Oh well, at least I have a job, so this is just a wish/hope and not a necessity, if that makes sense.

We named the kitten Maya, for the Maya Grill. Coronado Springs is the first place at WDW that we stayed together, so it has meaning to us.

Eating and such has been awful so I am not weighing until next Fri...

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Hi all,
I just found this thread through Punkin413's Trip report. I hope anyone can join in the party. I am a yo yo dieter. I've been on one diet or another for years. The last one I tried was Medifast. It worked wonders. I lost 30lbs in 3 months. It was the smallest I'd been in years. Then I started stressing and eating regularly and before you know it, I gained most of it back. I am looking for some moral support and friends who are going through similar issues to share and motivate our way to wellness. Please let me know if I can join and what the rules are.
Thanks so much!
I've done it before, I know I can do it again. I just need some moral support from people who understand what it feels like to not be able to eat everything in sight and still look the same/good. My DH and DS can eat whatever they want and they never gain weight. It all probably goes to me! I've resigned myself the fact that because of my profession and my body type I will always be on a diet or I will become obese and suffer health issues.. It's one or the other. I can't have it both ways. In some ways I wish I was heavy enough for gastric bypass just because it would be simpler, unfortunately I'm not big enough to qualify for that. So I have to do it the old fashioned way through extreme diet and exercise.
So can I join your group?
DSF

 

[monymony3471]

Hi my peeps.

Just checking in.

Can one of you come live with me, so I can stay true to this. Geez!

This is the sadest state of dieting I've ever been in.

I lost it and I can't find it or get it back. This is very depressing.

Maybe I need someone to call me daily.

I just can't figure myself out. My entire waking day I think about dieting and I just don't do it.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi all,I just found this thread through Punkin413's Trip report. I hope anyone can join in the party. I am a yo yo dieter. I've been on one diet or another for years. The last one I tried was Medifast. It worked wonders. I lost 30lbs in 3 months. It was the smallest I'd been in years. Then I started stressing and eating regularly and before you know it, I gained most of it back. I am looking for some moral support and friends who are going through similar issues to share and motivate our way to wellness. Please let me know if I can join and what the rules are.Thanks so much! I've done it before, I know I can do it again. I just need some moral support from people who understand what it feels like to not be able to eat everything in sight and still look the same/good. My DH and DS can eat whatever they want and they never gain weight. It all probably goes to me! I've resigned myself the fact that because of my profession and my body type I will always be on a diet or I will become obese and suffer health issues.. It's one or the other. I can't have it both ways. In some ways I wish I was heavy enough for gastric bypass just because it would be simpler, unfortunately I'm not big enough to qualify for that. So I have to do it the old fashioned way through extreme diet and exercise. So can I join your group?DSF

You've come to the right place for support, this is a great group! Weigh-in is Friday, just post your +/- in BIG BOLD NUMBERS so our threadmama Wendy can see it! Check in regularly, and jump right in!

Hi my peeps.Just checking in.Can one of you come live with me, so I can stay true to this.* Geez!This is the sadest state of dieting I've ever been in.I lost it and I can't find it or get it back.* This is very depressing.Maybe I need someone to call me daily.* I just can't figure myself out.* My entire waking day I think about dieting and I just don't do it.

Monica - We are all here for you, you CAN do it!Vent, shout, scream, laugh, cry - whatever - we'll listen

 

[HockeyKat]

Hi all,
I just found this thread through Punkin413's Trip report. I hope anyone can join in the party. I am a yo yo dieter. I've been on one diet or another for years. The last one I tried was Medifast. It worked wonders. I lost 30lbs in 3 months. It was the smallest I'd been in years. Then I started stressing and eating regularly and before you know it, I gained most of it back. I am looking for some moral support and friends who are going through similar issues to share and motivate our way to wellness. Please let me know if I can join and what the rules are.
Thanks so much!
I've done it before, I know I can do it again. I just need some moral support from people who understand what it feels like to not be able to eat everything in sight and still look the same/good. My DH and DS can eat whatever they want and they never gain weight. It all probably goes to me! I've resigned myself the fact that because of my profession and my body type I will always be on a diet or I will become obese and suffer health issues.. It's one or the other. I can't have it both ways. In some ways I wish I was heavy enough for gastric bypass just because it would be simpler, unfortunately I'm not big enough to qualify for that. So I have to do it the old fashioned way through extreme diet and exercise.
So can I join your group?
DSF

Welcome!! I have come to that conclusion too. Due to my sedentary job and metabolism, I am going to have to watch what I eat and exercise for the rest of my life if I want to stay a reasonable weight.

Hi my peeps.

Just checking in.

Can one of you come live with me, so I can stay true to this. Geez!

This is the sadest state of dieting I've ever been in.

I lost it and I can't find it or get it back. This is very depressing.

Maybe I need someone to call me daily.

I just can't figure myself out. My entire waking day I think about dieting and I just don't do it.

Monica, I have fallen off the wagon hard in the last week or two. I need motivation too. Want to buddy up? PM me.

 

[punkin413]

hey, everyone! thanks for all the birthday wishes!!!!!!!! you guys are so sweet!

welcome to the newbies!! you'll love it here.

to monica! you'll be okay......sometimes we all need a break from dieting. with all that's been going on with you lately, i'd probably be exactly where you are right now! we're all here for you!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Hi all,
I just found this thread through Punkin413's Trip report. I hope anyone can join in the party. I am a yo yo dieter. I've been on one diet or another for years. The last one I tried was Medifast. It worked wonders. I lost 30lbs in 3 months. It was the smallest I'd been in years. Then I started stressing and eating regularly and before you know it, I gained most of it back. I am looking for some moral support and friends who are going through similar issues to share and motivate our way to wellness. Please let me know if I can join and what the rules are.
Thanks so much!
I've done it before, I know I can do it again. I just need some moral support from people who understand what it feels like to not be able to eat everything in sight and still look the same/good. My DH and DS can eat whatever they want and they never gain weight. It all probably goes to me! I've resigned myself the fact that because of my profession and my body type I will always be on a diet or I will become obese and suffer health issues.. It's one or the other. I can't have it both ways. In some ways I wish I was heavy enough for gastric bypass just because it would be simpler, unfortunately I'm not big enough to qualify for that. So I have to do it the old fashioned way through extreme diet and exercise.
So can I join your group?
DSF

Welcome! This is a great group. Lots of support, laughter, friendship.

Hi my peeps.

Just checking in.

Can one of you come live with me, so I can stay true to this. Geez!

This is the sadest state of dieting I've ever been in.

I lost it and I can't find it or get it back. This is very depressing.

Maybe I need someone to call me daily.

I just can't figure myself out. My entire waking day I think about dieting and I just don't do it.

Oh Monica! What's up? I know it's hard. I can't call every day, but I could check in from time to time. I think I might still have your number. What about the signs that say "The answer is not in here" for your fridge or cabinets or pantry? Would that help your situation at all? I know that sometimes its just a mystery why you lose the motivation, and that makes it that much harder to get it back. I've been there. You deserve to treat yourself well! We're here for you!

How is Tim doing?

 

[punkin413]

if anyone is interested in my date night birthday dinner last night, "the dark knight" (don't worry - i didn't give anything away) or dinner at bonefish grill, i just posted this in my TR:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26358978&postcount=1232

 

[DisneyGalUK]

if anyone is interested in my date night birthday dinner last night, "the dark knight" (don't worry - i didn't give anything away) or dinner at bonefish grill, i just posted this in my TR:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26358978&postcount=1232

I just hopped over to check it out - your food looked soooo nice!
I cannot wait to see dark knight! We were supposed to be going this coming friday but I think we are going to have to go on the sunday instead because of DF's work. Grrrr!
All the reviews Ive read say its absolutely amazing, and Heath Ledger could well be nominated for an oscar for his role. So sad this was his last film.

 

[dwheatl]

Hi my peeps.

Just checking in.

Can one of you come live with me, so I can stay true to this. Geez!

This is the sadest state of dieting I've ever been in.

I lost it and I can't find it or get it back. This is very depressing.

Maybe I need someone to call me daily.

I just can't figure myself out. My entire waking day I think about dieting and I just don't do it.

I know just how you feel. I have gone through this many times, because this really is a lifelong battle. When I'm totally lost, I find I have to pick 2 or 3 things to work on, and build myself back up. For instance, exercise for 30 minutes 3 times a week, and drink 8 glasses of water a day. Then add in more good habits (eat 5 a day of fruit and veggies, write down everything I eat). It's slow but steady, and when you think about lifelong changes, that's the only way to go.
BTW, I am proud of you for even trying. I can only imagine the stress in your life right now, so don't beat yourself up. You are a wonderful person, and the diet thing is really just about being healthy, not about your worth.

I've done it before, I know I can do it again. I just need some moral support from people who understand what it feels like to not be able to eat everything in sight and still look the same/good.
So can I join your group?
DSF

You've got our support. I don't think there's a person on this thread who hasn't thought, "Why can't I just eat what I want and weigh what I want?" It's right up there with my other questions of "Why can't I win the lottery and just do good works as a volunteer on my own schedule?" and "Why won't my kids just do what I ask when I obviously know better than they do?" Oh, and of course, "Why can't I live at Disneyland?"

if anyone is interested in my date night birthday dinner last night, "the dark knight" (don't worry - i didn't give anything away) or dinner at bonefish grill, i just posted this in my TR:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26358978&postcount=1232

I've already been over there. You and your hubby and friends are so cute. Looking forward to seeing Dark Knight.