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

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Hi all; posting my weigh in late as usual............ I made up for last week in a big way, I am down 3.8 lbs; I lost the weight I gained at the fair and an additional 1.8 bs. I got on the scale this morning and I've already got a nice headstart on next week as well.

Becky~ I have spent most of the year struggling to make progress with my weigh loss. I have been very frutstrated and have been on the verge of giving up. I applaud and admire your ability to work out for 2 hrs everyday, I don't have that kind of dedication. If you aren't seeing any progress it's time to make some changes. Make sure you are eating enough calories, step up the workout a bit, try to manage your stress. If you haven't had a check up lately, it might be a good time to schedule one.

Danielle~ I hope you had a good time at the show. I can really relate to your feelings about your eating. I've been eaten well and I've eaten poorly; I've beat myself up over caving to food temptations. It's all part of the process. We did not get this way overnight and we are not going to solve it overnight. Unfortunately, it's a lot harder to lose weight than it is to gain it. The overall result is well worth all the effort.

Monica~ Enjoy yourself! I'd be beside myself if I were getting ready to go 'home.'

 

[DisneyLaura]

Sooooo.........I GET MARRIED TOMORROW!!!!!

So sorry I didn't wish you congrats yesterday but now your a Mrs. I can't wait to see pictures

ETA: Welcome back Laura!

Thank you

I dare you to ribbon off a section of seating with an added "Reserved for Bride's PEEPS" sign.[/SIZE]

That would be funny

i have some BUSY times coming up. i leave tomorrow for nashville to say goodbye to my sister (who's moving to connecticut)

Tell your sister WELCOME TO CONNECTICUT from me. If you ever come to visit her, make sure we do a peep meet

I am getting very stressed out with work right now and I feel like I'm a burden when I need to ask questions to other people, but they need to get over it. Better I ask a question and do it right, then do it wrong the first time right? Thank goodness tomorrow is friday even though I will probably have a lot to do over the weekend.

I so know what you mean about people getting upset for you wanting to know how to do your job correctly, that is what happened to me when I first starting do medical transcription at a hospital they handed me a tape and said "here type this", no format for me to follow and I just went but of course when they looked at it they said "you did it wrong" and then I said well no one told me what to do when I asked.

In PEEP news, I re-joined weight watchers tonight. The leader is a dud to say the least, but for now, it's motivating enough to go to a meeting and get weighed. I am bummed though because I had 8 weeks pre-paid from my WW center back home and they wouldn't except it up here so I had to pay.

When I joined WW a year ago I loved my leader, she was funny. Well WW decided to move her and she never got to say goodbye to us I like the new leader but not as much as our "original" girl

Today was a funny day. It was our first day officially back at school, and we had an all-district meeting, about 800 people. DH had to give a speech because he's been elected president of our teachers' union. I was sitting with people from my school, in the middle of the crowd and away from him. He was really nervous, so I thought I'd break the ice by shouting, "I love you!" Everyone burst into laughter, and then he responded by saying, "I have that effect on a lot of women. I'll try to control it." It really livened up what could have been the dullest meeting ever. The funniest part is, people from other schools who know us said, "Was that you shouting?" Well, who else would it be?

That was a funny story

wii FIT Parody:



You Guys!!!!!

DS19 showed me this from You Tube

It's kinda funny! "Little White Thing You Stand On"

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

So many funny quotes, but "The wii Fit looks great with anything from IKEA" is precious

I want to get Wii just for this. There were a lot of quotes that were funny. I particularly like the one about getting your kids inside and saving on soccer camp

my fiance commented on flat my stomach is, my arms looked more toned and that my ta tas looked really round so i guess its not all bad!!!

Leaving for Atlantic City this afternoon for my Bachelorette Party!!!!


hope all the Peeps have a skinny weekend!!!!

That's a good that he noticed. Have fun in Atlantic City, be safe (I know I'm a mother)

Well, this wasn't the best week for me and I am up +1.6 lbs. I went from 230.2 back to 231.8. Wrong way!!! Oh well, next week will be better.

Is next week the last weigh in for this challenge?

I believe so that this Friday (aug 29th) is our last weigh in for this challenge, I blew it.

Well peeps sorry I'm late but I'm +1[/COLOR]

Today is DS9's first flag football game - J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS I'll post pictures if no one minds of him in his uniform

 

[Wonders10]

Hey Peeps! Check out my new ticker.... I have been wanting to go to MNSSHP for almost 5 years now but always ended up going before or after or not at all. Finally my mom, niece, nephew and I are taking a super quickie weekend trip to go to the party on a friday night and hit the parks saturday and then head back home sunday. SOOOO excited! I got a great deal at the Dolphin with a FL Res discount since all my top choices at WDW resorts were unavailable. I've stayed at the dolphin a couple times though and it's still nice. I like the location.

For those that commented on WW leaders, I really think a good leader can make all the difference. When I first joined, back in high school, I just loved my leader. She was so sweet, encouraging, motivating, funny, etc. Then when I had to rejoin a couple years later she was still there but ended up being reassigned to a new center soon after so I was "stuck" with a not so great leader - although I would take her any day over the dud I have here now.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

 

[ArielSRL]

where is everybody???

So I have been doing Barry's Boot Camp for the past 2 weeks, I am noticing huge changes in my arms but my weight has stayed the same..which is annoying but again i know it was from my poor eating on sunday..i sound like a broken record!

Welcome back disneylaura!

Well, it could actually be the muscles! Muscle weighs more than fat!!!! You are replacing the fat with muscle.

 

[ArielSRL]

wii FIT Parody:



You Guys!!!!!

DS19 showed me this from You Tube

It's kinda funny! "Little White Thing You Stand On"

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

So many funny quotes, but "The wii Fit looks great with anything from IKEA" is precious

This is great! I love: "Instead of investing $3.19 on a hula hoop, invest $300 on a Wii"! LOL

 

[ArielSRL]

Hi Peeps!
I don't always post as often as I'd like, let's just say the last few months have had me pulled in about 80 directions with work, school, family and everything else.

I am still having a hard time losing the "baby weight" and my son is now going on two. I honestly thought it was going to be a lot easier. The thing is, I work out every single night between 6-8pm at my gym. I don't eat a lot of junk food and most of my food consists of salads and protein. I don't know if I am destined to be overweight forever but it sure seems like it lately. Here we are in August & I would love to be back in some of the summer clothes which are just sitting in the back of my closet.

What are your secrets? Should I keep doing the same things I am doing or is there something else I should do to try and lose these stubborn 20 pounds? I'm sorry to just jump in on the middle of the thread but you guys are always doing so great with your weight loss and I am just feeling kind of down today and guess I needed some support & encouragement.

Someone I know was working out quite a bit and eating only 1400 or less calories (I think that was the number), maybe it was 1100 but I don't think that sounds right. In any case, she wasn't losing weight, saw the doc and the doc said she was eating too little calories andher body was in "starvation" mode - hey maybe it was 1100 calories - and was storing any and all fat it could. Maybe that is the problem????

She upped her calorie intake and started losing!

 

[dwheatl]

OMG Danielle! THat is soo funny. I didn't realize that your DH is a teacher too! WHat does he teach? Ya hang out with a guy at the beach and don't even know what he does.

He teaches 6th grade. We actually went into work this afternoon to get the last things ready for the first day Monday.

Hey Peeps! Check out my new ticker.... I have been wanting to go to MNSSHP for almost 5 years now but always ended up going before or after or not at all. Finally my mom, niece, nephew and I are taking a super quickie weekend trip to go to the party on a friday night and hit the parks saturday and then head back home sunday. SOOOO excited! I got a great deal at the Dolphin with a FL Res discount since all my top choices at WDW resorts were unavailable. I've stayed at the dolphin a couple times though and it's still nice. I like the location.

I really enjoy the Dolphin. We've always gotten a great rate because we are teachers. I love the location. I know you'll have a great time.

We had a lot of fun with the concert at the beach. I didn't eat too terribly (but I did have a margarita). My MIL and I walked to the farmers' market this morning, and I got the crispiest apples. That is one of my favorite things about this time of year.

 

[UtahMama]

UGH!

Today is DD's birthday party. Norah is almost 4, on the 26th.

Here's the deal. I made pink cupcakes that smell so good and look sooo good and my "taste testers" said were moist and good. UGGHH! I want one!

But having to do elliptical trainer or bike or treadmill for an hour just for that one cupcake ISN'T WORTH IT! Ok, I talked myself out of it!

I have plenty of veggies, and fruit and such to load up on.

My whole family will be coming over for a big huge BBQ so wish me luck. I'm gonna need it, trust me!

 

[dwheatl]

UGH!

Today is DD's birthday party. Norah is almost 4, on the 26th.

Here's the deal. I made pink cupcakes that smell so good and look sooo good and my "taste testers" said were moist and good. UGGHH! I want one!

But having to do elliptical trainer or bike or treadmill for an hour just for that one cupcake ISN'T WORTH IT! Ok, I talked myself out of it!

I have plenty of veggies, and fruit and such to load up on.

My whole family will be coming over for a big huge BBQ so wish me luck. I'm gonna need it, trust me!

Wow, your kids are tied to me somehow. Your son's birthday is the same as mine (2/25) and your daughter's is the same as DH's. Crazy, huh?

DD and I are making a funfetti cake for DH's b-day. I think I'm just going to plan the calories into my day. We're not doing anything else special that day, so leaving room for cake is not so much of a problem.

 

[UtahMama]

Family Fun is over! No I didn't have ANY cupcake action. I did plan ahead with some sugar-free banana bread and sugar free cool whip, but it was GROSS and wrong so I ate watermelon. Birthday watermelon!


AND, and it's back to school day tomorrow!!!! (shhhh, I'm acting sad around my boys!)

Here's a (NON-rick-roll) video that describes my emotions on that topic prezacktly:

Click me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPIIMbG9R4w

 

[dwheatl]

Family Fun is over! No I didn't have ANY cupcake action. I did plan ahead with some sugar-free banana bread and sugar free cool whip, but it was GROSS and wrong so I ate watermelon. Birthday watermelon!


AND, and it's back to school day tomorrow!!!! (shhhh, I'm acting sad around my boys!)

Here's a (NON-rick-roll) video that describes my emotions on that topic prezacktly:

Click me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPIIMbG9R4w

DH and i look like the kids in the video. It's back to school for us too. Congrats on the watermelon over bad banana bread. A wise choice.

 

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps!!!

I have to catch up on the thread!!! We got back from my Bachelorette Party last night! It was such an amazing fun time!!! Saturday Night I was at a club called from 10 pm until around 5 am just dancing dancing dancing!! I have not done that in such a long time!!! It was an awesome girls weekend! My friends did such a fantastic job... The hotel called the water club is beautiful but they have this tiny pool for a hotel with approx 42 stories to it so that was interesting

anyway here are alot of pics

http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=243796432/a=9565651_9565651/t_=9565651

 

[lovealldisney]

Family Fun is over! No I didn't have ANY cupcake action. I did plan ahead with some sugar-free banana bread and sugar free cool whip, but it was GROSS and wrong so I ate watermelon. Birthday watermelon!


AND, and it's back to school day tomorrow!!!! (shhhh, I'm acting sad around my boys!)

Here's a (NON-rick-roll) video that describes my emotions on that topic prezacktly:

Click me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPIIMbG9R4w

I feel the same way UM! My kids don't go back until after labor day! So one more week! They are so ready though, they are starting to get whiny.

So I looked into driving schools for my son I know I can't believe he will be 16 this year! Holy moly are driving schools expensive! Unfortunatly they don't offer it in high schools here anymore!

Have a great day!

 

[lovealldisney]

Becky AK: I am still having a hard time losing the "baby weight" and my son is now going on two. I honestly thought it was going to be a lot easier. The thing is, I work out every single night between 6-8pm at my gym. I don't eat a lot of junk food and most of my food consists of salads and protein. I don't know if I am destined to be overweight forever but it sure seems like it lately. Here we are in August & I would love to be back in some of the summer clothes which are just sitting in the back of my closet.

My first question are you eating enough? If your not eating enough it may be in starvtion mode so anything you do eat goes right into storage instead of burning it for fuel. It all has to do with you metabolism.

I watch everything I eat and write it down. I was told on this thread to take your goal weight and multiply it times 12 that is what calories you should be eating in a day. And so far so good. They weight isn't pouring off but it is coming off slowly. Which is what I wanted. I have done fad diets in the past and lost weight only to put it back on and then some when I stopped! With this diet I am never hungry! Because I am eating constantly. Try it and see how it works for you. The other thing I would recommend is trying this web site. Sparkpeople.com there you can keep track of what you eat and exercise ect... Good luck and let us know how you do! We are all here for you!

 

[DisneyObsession]

Family Fun is over! No I didn't have ANY cupcake action. I did plan ahead with some sugar-free banana bread and sugar free cool whip, but it was GROSS and wrong so I ate watermelon. Birthday watermelon!


AND, and it's back to school day tomorrow!!!! (shhhh, I'm acting sad around my boys!)

Here's a (NON-rick-roll) video that describes my emotions on that topic prezacktly:

Click me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPIIMbG9R4w

Wendy...That was one of my favorite commercials when it came out! However, I am past those days and am just sending DS back to college...sort of bittersweet. How is the house selling going? We had 2 showings this weekend, but who knows.

Working 12 hour days the next 3 days, so I'll be exhausted by Thurs, my day off. It'll be worth it for the extra $$$$ for Disney!!!

I need to plan & pack my food for today, so I'll come back later if I can!

Happy Day!!

 

[MA pigletfan]

Hey Peeps!!!

I have to catch up on the thread!!! We got back from my Bachelorette Party last night! It was such an amazing fun time!!! Saturday Night I was at a club called from 10 pm until around 5 am just dancing dancing dancing!! I have not done that in such a long time!!! It was an awesome girls weekend! My friends did such a fantastic job... The hotel called the water club is beautiful but they have this tiny pool for a hotel with approx 42 stories to it so that was interesting

anyway here are alot of pics

http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=243796432/a=9565651_9565651/t_=9565651

oooh i can't wait to look at your pics!!! Will do that at lunch time

Happy Monday all!!!

 

[becky_AK]

My first question are you eating enough? If your not eating enough it may be in starvtion mode so anything you do eat goes right into storage instead of burning it for fuel. It all has to do with you metabolism.

I watch everything I eat and write it down. I was told on this thread to take your goal weight and multiply it times 12 that is what calories you should be eating in a day. And so far so good. They weight isn't pouring off but it is coming off slowly. Which is what I wanted. I have done fad diets in the past and lost weight only to put it back on and then some when I stopped! With this diet I am never hungry! Because I am eating constantly. Try it and see how it works for you. The other thing I would recommend is trying this web site. Sparkpeople.com there you can keep track of what you eat and exercise ect... Good luck and let us know how you do! We are all here for you!

Someone I know was working out quite a bit and eating only 1400 or less calories (I think that was the number), maybe it was 1100 but I don't think that sounds right. In any case, she wasn't losing weight, saw the doc and the doc said she was eating too little calories andher body was in "starvation" mode - hey maybe it was 1100 calories - and was storing any and all fat it could. Maybe that is the problem????

She upped her calorie intake and started losing!

Happy Monday!
Thanks for the replies...I was feeling so down on Friday! I'm wondering if too little calories is the problem. I have been trying to stay right around 1200-1300 calories per day. I pulled a notebook out of my desk today and I'm going to keep track of everything that I eat. We'll see how that goes for 2 weeks. I guess if I don't lose any weight there is always the option of talking to my Dr. to see what she suggests.

Thanks again

 

[DisneyLaura]

Hey Peeps! Check out my new ticker...

Yeah for you.

Family Fun is over! No I didn't have ANY cupcake action. I did plan ahead with some sugar-free banana bread and sugar free cool whip, but it was GROSS and wrong so I ate watermelon. Birthday watermelon!


AND, and it's back to school day tomorrow!!!! (shhhh, I'm acting sad around my boys!)

Here's a (NON-rick-roll) video that describes my emotions on that topic prezacktly:

Click me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPIIMbG9R4w

UM - Congrats on not eating the cupcake, you have way more willpower than I have. Sorry the banana bread was yucky but I do love watermelon. I remember when that commerical came out as well and I so feel the same. The boys are fighting with each other, too much time together. Even Elizabeth (who is 2) is yelling at them for no reason today. We go back thursday and Elizabeth starts preschool on Sept 9th (tues and thurs). I will be upset that all my kiddos are off to school but I will enjoy the quiet time as well.

Hey Peeps!!!

I have to catch up on the thread!!! We got back from my Bachelorette Party last night! It was such an amazing fun time!!! Saturday Night I was at a club called from 10 pm until around 5 am just dancing dancing dancing!! I have not done that in such a long time!!! It was an awesome girls weekend! My friends did such a fantastic job... The hotel called the water club is beautiful but they have this tiny pool for a hotel with approx 42 stories to it so that was interesting

anyway here are alot of pics

http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=243796432/a=9565651_9565651/t_=9565651

Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[LMO429]

Happy Monday!
Thanks for the replies...I was feeling so down on Friday! I'm wondering if too little calories is the problem. I have been trying to stay right around 1200-1300 calories per day. I pulled a notebook out of my desk today and I'm going to keep track of everything that I eat. We'll see how that goes for 2 weeks. I guess if I don't lose any weight there is always the option of talking to my Dr. to see what she suggests.

Thanks again

Hi Becky! Welcome to the Peeps! I remember you had a weightloss journal awhile back..or at least i think that was you!

I think the things that help me the most with reaching my goals is to take everything SLOWly and have realistic expectations in mind, I got out of my head setting goals such as i will lose 20 pounds in a month...realisitically its healthy to lose only a pound or 2 per week anymore than that and you set yourself up for setbacks and health problems. I lost my all or nothing attitude just because I ate a couple of handful of chips doesnt mean I messed up my diet for the day..this would happen to me all the time I would eat 3 chips tell myself I failed and that I would start fresh AGAIN tomorrow!! then I would proceed to eat the whole bag and turn the day into a full fledge binge.....Now I know its ok to have some chips but in moderation..The key is to be consistent 98% of the time and if you mess up here and there its OK!!!

plus i use to be the cardio queen..i would do hours and hours of cardio cardio carido i started to add weights about 8 months ago and the weight just melted off

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

MIA Peep finally checking in. Been sorta busy the past week or so. I didn't have anything to report last Friday, as I was a samer. But that meant I was still under 160, so I'm happy with that. I went to a water park on Thursday with my friend and his 5-year old son, so I did a ton of walking and a lot of stairs. But I somehow managed to hurt my left foot, which has severly limited my exercise since then. It is sore and swollen, and it hurts to walk with a shoe on it. Hopefully that won't hurt me too bad (the lack of exerise, not my foot) come Friday.

All right, here's the Labor Day (or Labour Day for our friends across the pond) challenge update. One more week to go...

Have a great day everyone!