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

[Wonders10]

Good luck with your decision! I know exactly how you feel, DH and I have two dogs and they are totally the lights of our lives!! They are the best little companions, always there to cheer you up and look happy to see you, and as you say great for exercise as you have to take them out each day!! And I always think exercise in the fresh air is somehow better for you than doing aerobic DVD's in the house!! Its probably not, but the thought makes me feel better when I am trying to march through the rain and wind!! (Not that I don't do DVD's as well, I am SO enjoying the Turbo Jams recommended on here!!)

I hear you on being outdoors instead of inside. My mom, phoebe and I always went to local art festivals and craft fairs to walk and browse. Good exercise, fresh air, cheap, and I loved when people told us how pretty Phoebe was.

So interesting development in the dog drama - daily I go to the website to look at the puppies and see if anything has changed on the upcoming litters section. (I'm big into following my gut - despite all my thinking and worrying, my gut usually lets me know what to do). Anyway, they have a puppy who is 8 weeks that ended up not having a home. I guess they fell through or something. Anyway, he is ready to go right now. I sent them an email discussing that dog and the upcoming litters. Basically saying that I definitely want one at some point. I'll keep you all posted.

 

[dwheatl]

Thank You! Virtual cakes ROCK!
I know those cake images! I think they're funny! But I'm a teensy bit perverted. My favorite cake isn't twisted, but it's the Walmart cake in which the person doing the decorating was a 'little bit special'... (search words: "WALMART CAKE")

It took me a while to figure this out. Then it struck me:It's the same as when DH ordered medals for the chess club. He had written out what he wanted engraved, then "due, June 1". They came back engraved with everything he asked for, but also "due June 1." When he handed them out, the kids asked why it was on there, and he told them, "You earned this, so I'm giving you your 'due'." He's a quick-thinking man.

 

[mommaU4]

Today is my 41st birthday

I'm going to take a pass on the weight thing for a while. Labor Day weekend hit me hard; I undid pretty much everything from Aug....... We are trying to buy our house; in the middle of a mortgage crisis........ (Those who have been here a while may remember that my DSis owns it.) And lastly, my MIL died very suddenly on Thurs morning. Her death will give me strength and motivation when I'm more together but right now we are still in crisis mode.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

(by the way, has anyone ever noticed the perverted pictures you get when you search for "happy birthday cake" on photobucket???)

My dad rushed me to the emergency room and I fortunately only had a severly sprained toe. The doctor told me to stay off my feet as much as possible if I want to be fully healed by the wedding which is in 13 days...so basically i am missed the bachelorette party so i feel completely miserable about that and I am stuck in my house completely useless when I have a million things I could be doing right now....so frustrating especially when I want to get my final wedding workouts in!

Im just thankful that after 2 days of complete rest and not being on my feet I can finally put pressure on my toes..I was worried sick all weekend I wouldnt be able to put my wedding shoes on....my fiance told me this happened because I have been going NON STOP for over a month with the wedding planning and it was a sign to chill out..i guess he is right!

I'm sorry that happened! I hope it's back to good as new in no time.

 

[LMO429]

Happy Belated Birthday Wendy!

LMO - Major Ouch! I'm sure it sucks but at least it wasn't anything worse. Although sometimes those "small" sprains are just as bad and annoying as the biggies. Hope you're back on your feet and in your pretty wedding shoes in no time!

Ok, so I am ashamed to even be calling myself a peep. I've been eating a disgusting amount of fast food - to the point that it isn't even a yummy treat anymore, it's just gross. I stopped attending my WW meetings because they were run horribly and not motivating at all. Unlike most WW centers, the employees have never even been on weight watchers and therefore have no idea what it's like to be fat, trying to lose weight and be on the program. I guess it's privately run or something. So I cancelled my subscription and I'm counting on a couple things to keep me motivated:

1. My peeps
2. My mom - who is going to meetings back home
3. the WW website (the message boards are filled with great info)
4. my newly booked trip to Ireland in June 2009!

I just got back from Wal-mart (seriously, why do I torture myself by going to that crazy store on a Sunday?) and I bought healthy snacks and fixins for easy lunches and dinners since I really do not ever feel like cooking when I get home from work. My goal for this week is to stay "on program" all week. Then next week I am going to add in a walk through my complex 3-4 times a week. Maybe more. Then go from there. Oh and I only have one small can of diet coke left and then I'm off soda. Didn't buy any at the store today.

As for the new puppy, I sent in the application and a woman from the kennel called me a couple days later. Nothing exciting was said but I've been thinking and thinking about it ever since. It would come home during my Christmas vacation from school which is good timing I think since I'll be home a lot. And I'll be at my mom's a lot too so he/she will get to know Phoebe and vice versa which is really important that they get along. My mom thinks that I should wait because I used to get frustrated with Phoebe when she had her moments of barking incessently for no reason and also because I would have to wake up extra early to take the dog out in the morning, or make sure it had some exercise if I went out at night for dinner or something. Yes my life will change but it's something I am willing to do in order to have a dog. I like the companionship of a dog and I also think having a dog will get me more active and in the community. I just feel like all the reasons she is against me getting a dog right now are things that won't necessarily change a year from now. But then she tells me that she understands completely my desire to get a dog because she knows how nice it is to have phoebe around as a little companion. Such a big decision for me.

The biggest loser starts up again this week on NBC, I love that show and it keeps me extremely motivated. If somebody 400 + pounds can lose weight ANYBODY CAN!

its really easy to get into the fast food rut, I did it to myself last october as well, every night on the way home from school I would stop through the local drive thru and order an excessive amount of fast food..it got to the point where I couldnt even button my pants. I was wearing baggy shirts that would cover my un buttoned pants...I had officially had it when my fiance wanted to take me out for our anniversary and I had NOTHING to wear because nothing fit me and lied to him and told him I didnt feel well so I didnt have to go out. I was avoiding life because I was ashamed of my body because I was ashamed of my body I turned to bad foods and was not exercising its a vicious cycle which lead to me being truly unhappy. My high was 156 and today I weighed in at 127...Now I am not saying I am perfect I still eat bad here and there but my good consistent habits (eating well and exercising) out weight the bad ones and I have been staying the same weight
I think when I first started to lose weight I just took it slow. I would just tell myself to get through each day and made mini goals for myself. And every time i had the urge in the beginning to drive through the fast food place I would think about how i felt after I ate fast food .....After I ate fast food I always felt tired, depressed and miserable and in the morning my face looked fuller and my finger were all bloated with retaining water...in the end its not worth it but we all have our slip ups no one is perfect just stay strong you can do it

 

[DisneyObsession]

Have fun at your spa party!


Did you see my other post? Or perhaps I missed a reply? (Which is entirely possible right now) When are you at WDW? We fly out on Thursday and we're there unitl Tuesday.

Sorry Lynda...I must have missed your original post. We will be at WDW fro Sep 20-29th. We are staying at POR. I am just sooo excited! What are your plans? I know we are in Animal Kingdom on Sunday, probably Epcot on Monday, Disney Studios Tues and MNSSHP on Tuesday night. I'd to meet up with you and DH if our plans are similar anywhere. Let me know!

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WENDY!!! ​

I pulled out my bathing suits last night, tried them on and picked 2 to take with me. (UGH!) They are now packed with cover-ups. We are thinking of doing a water park one day, which we have never done. Any suggestions on which is better, BB or TL??? I would love to hear your thoughts on the two parks.

 

[LMO429]

Sorry Lynda...I must have missed your original post. We will be at WDW fro Sep 20-29th. We are staying at POR. I am just sooo excited! What are your plans? I know we are in Animal Kingdom on Sunday, probably Epcot on Monday, Disney Studios Tues and MNSSHP on Tuesday night. I'd to meet up with you and DH if our plans are similar anywhere. Let me know!

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WENDY!!! ​

I pulled out my bathing suits last night, tried them on and picked 2 to take with me. (UGH!) They are now packed with cover-ups. We are thinking of doing a water park one day, which we have never done. Any suggestions on whish is better, BB or TL??? I would love to hear your thoughts on the two parks.

I personally like TL better because I love wave pools and I think crush and gusher is so much fun!...I like BB as well they have alot of fun slides 2 but if I had to pick between the two I like TL better. When I go to the water parks I usually wear a tank top over my bathing suit and the bikini bottoms I wear have a mini skirt attached to them....I feel more comfortable that way the bikini skirt covers my bum and the tank top is there for added protection so I also dont have to worry about my top flying off either

 

[lovealldisney]

I pulled out my bathing suits last night, tried them on and picked 2 to take with me. (UGH!) They are now packed with cover-ups. We are thinking of doing a water park one day, which we have never done. Any suggestions on which is better, BB or TL??? I would love to hear your thoughts on the two parks

I like TL much better too! My kids loved the wave pool!

Originally Posted by UtahMama
Forgive me Peeps, for I have sinned!
Today is my 41st birthday and I had a
BIG
MAC
!!!!!

Not to mention the Banana Cream Cheesecake I made for a "birthday cake"

A very HAPPY BELATED B-DAY to you Wendy!

Oh and don't you know Big Macs and cheese cake have 0 calories on your Birthday!

You should be able to enjoy what ever you want on your B-day!


Was it on this thread that someone went to the Melting Pot?? If so did you enjoy it? My hubby and I are celebrating 18yrs of marriage on the 22nd and I have made ressies for this place because I have heard they are really yummy. We also have a coupon as well. Thanks!

 

[DisneyLaura]

So Friday Morning I was running around like a complete lunatic, I was trying to get as many errands and wedding errands done before I had to leave for montauk for the weekend. While I was packing for my friend's bachelorette party my cell phone rang I went to run and get the phone and I tripped crashed in my sliding glass mirror in my closet, gashed my shin and thought I broke my foot. My dad rushed me to the emergency room and I fortunately only had a severly sprained toe. The doctor told me to stay off my feet as much as possible if I want to be fully healed by the wedding which is in 13 days...so basically i am missed the bachelorette party so i feel completely miserable about that and I am stuck in my house completely useless when I have a million things I could be doing right now....so frustrating especially when I want to get my final wedding workouts in!

Im just thankful that after 2 days of complete rest and not being on my feet I can finally put pressure on my toes..I was worried sick all weekend I wouldnt be able to put my wedding shoes on....my fiance told me this happened because I have been going NON STOP for over a month with the wedding planning and it was a sign to chill out..i guess he is right!

Hope you feel better real soon.

Ok, so I am ashamed to even be calling myself a peep. I've been eating a disgusting amount of fast food - to the point that it isn't even a yummy treat anymore, it's just gross. I stopped attending my WW meetings because they were run horribly and not motivating at all. Unlike most WW centers, the employees have never even been on weight watchers and therefore have no idea what it's like to be fat, trying to lose weight and be on the program. I guess it's privately run or something. So I cancelled my subscription and I'm counting on a couple things to keep me motivated:

1. My peeps
2. My mom - who is going to meetings back home
3. the WW website (the message boards are filled with great info)
4. my newly booked trip to Ireland in June 2009!

As for the new puppy, I sent in the application and a woman from the kennel called me a couple days later. Nothing exciting was said but I've been thinking and thinking about it ever since. It would come home during my Christmas vacation from school which is good timing I think since I'll be home a lot. And I'll be at my mom's a lot too so he/she will get to know Phoebe and vice versa which is really important that they get along. My mom thinks that I should wait because I used to get frustrated with Phoebe when she had her moments of barking incessently for no reason and also because I would have to wake up extra early to take the dog out in the morning, or make sure it had some exercise if I went out at night for dinner or something. Yes my life will change but it's something I am willing to do in order to have a dog. I like the companionship of a dog and I also think having a dog will get me more active and in the community. I just feel like all the reasons she is against me getting a dog right now are things that won't necessarily change a year from now. But then she tells me that she understands completely my desire to get a dog because she knows how nice it is to have phoebe around as a little companion. Such a big decision for me.

Congrats on booking the trip to Ireland, that's on my to do list. I haven't been to WW in two weeks and I go tomorrow to deal with the damage. My meetings are great though. I have been a bad peep too, you're not alone in the fast food department.

 

[punkin413]

LMO - hope your foot is feeling better!

if anyone's interested in seeing pics of the spa party, go here: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27583897&postcount=187

Can i just say how excited i am getting for our trip to California/Disneyland..i will def. be doing a TR too...so excited!!!!!!!

yay!!! another TR to obsess over for me!!!

We are thinking of doing a water park one day, which we have never done. Any suggestions on which is better, BB or TL??? I would love to hear your thoughts on the two parks.

i've never been to either but my sister and her boyfriend went to TL and loved it. they loved the snorkeling you can do there. and i think you can pay extra for more time snorkeling or something.

 

[missnarwhale]

Bah!

I don't have time to go back and read though the weekend! I will when I get time.

My weekend was crazy, today was crazy, and my eating was of course...crazy.

And I was so motivated too! Oh well.


Hope everyone is well, I'll back read tomorrow if I have time.

 

[Wonders10]

Well, I've been having a relatively good day food-wise compared to what it has been. I went slightly over my daily points but still no fast food, no candy, no junk. So far so good.

Puppy news - I think you have to be a member of the "cool doodle club" to get a puppy from this lady as I've been reading on their message boards. It's like a cult. So I started looking at another breeder who was recommended on the goldendoodles national website (yes they have one). A litter was just born and she has been very good about emailing and answering my questions. She also sent me pics of the new litter - they are so teeny! Just melts my heart. Anyway, I have some new options. Same breed, different breeder, we'll see...

ETA: I spoke too soon. The first doodle lady just emailed me and said she will put me on the list for the october litter to go home in december. Now I really have some decisions to make. I haven't put my deposit down yet, but it looks like I will be having a new baby (doodle) boy in the next couple months either way!

 

[MA pigletfan]

We have something in common I was thinking about Disneyland this morning 2, I seriously can't wait to go there more so than even going to Maui in Hawaii

we should arrange a peep meet!

YES we will absolutely have to do that..i have always wanted a Peep meet!
Funny thing..i have a wedding i am going to on the 27th ( is that your actual wedding date too!?)..anyway they are going to Maui as well..can't wait to hear about your take and their take on it!

if anyone's interested in seeing pics of the spa party, go here: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27583897&postcount=187



yay!!! another TR to obsess over for me!!!

oooh gonna check out spa pics now!
Thanks..i hope the TR turns out to be a good one..i wil lhave a link up right before we leave

ETA: I spoke too soon. The first doodle lady just emailed me and said she will put me on the list for the october litter to go home in december. Now I really have some decisions to make. I haven't put my deposit down yet, but it looks like I will be having a new baby (doodle) boy in the next couple months either way!

Exciting!!!!!

 

[dwheatl]

LMO, thinking of you and your foot. DH and I are leading a marriage prep retreat this weekend, and a bride was crying to me last night, telling me she had to cancel because her fiance' ripped a tendon from the bone, had surgery, and now cannot wear pants because he has to stay immobilized. That would have made for an interesting retreat. Really, though I feel for you and for them. Nobody needs added stress getting ready for their wedding.

I pulled out my bathing suits last night, tried them on and picked 2 to take with me. (UGH!) They are now packed with cover-ups. We are thinking of doing a water park one day, which we have never done. Any suggestions on which is better, BB or TL??? I would love to hear your thoughts on the two parks.

Pretty much everyone else likes TL better, but I prefer BB. I love waterslides, but for some reason, most of the ones at TL are bumpy, and feel like they are spanking you. I like the smooth ride at BB. That's just me.

Guess what everyone! I'm burning calories while I Dis. I just figured out that i can take my laptop on the exercise bike. Cool! Sorry if I sound a little winded.

 

[LMO429]

LMO, thinking of you and your foot. DH and I are leading a marriage prep retreat this weekend, and a bride was crying to me last night, telling me she had to cancel because her fiance' ripped a tendon from the bone, had surgery, and now cannot wear pants because he has to stay immobilized. That would have made for an interesting retreat. Really, though I feel for you and for them. Nobody needs added stress getting ready for their wedding.


Pretty much everyone else likes TL better, but I prefer BB. I love waterslides, but for some reason, most of the ones at TL are bumpy, and feel like they are spanking you. I like the smooth ride at BB. That's just me.

Guess what everyone! I'm burning calories while I Dis. I just figured out that i can take my laptop on the exercise bike. Cool! Sorry if I sound a little winded.

Oh My!! No pants at a wedding!!!

 

[LMO429]

YES we will absolutely have to do that..i have always wanted a Peep meet!
Funny thing..i have a wedding i am going to on the 27th ( is that your actual wedding date too!?)..anyway they are going to Maui as well..can't wait to hear about your take and their take on it!


oooh gonna check out spa pics now!
Thanks..i hope the TR turns out to be a good one..i wil lhave a link up right before we leave



Exciting!!!!!

Here is my Disneyland Schedule

Tuesday October 7th - check in Disney's Grand Californian around 10pm

Wednesday October 8th Breafast at StoryTeller's Cafe
DISNEYLAND for the Day

Lunch at Blue Bayou at 1pm

Thursday: Waking up to make Disneyland's Magic Mornings
then heading over to California Adventure

Friday and Saturday We have no set plans we are just going to finish whatever we did not see inn either park..I know Friday or Saturday night we will catch the fireworks..most likely I am shooting to see them Friday Night

we leave sunday morning back to nyc

 

[DisneyObsession]

Hi All!!!

Thanks for all the advice on TL & BB. I appreciate your input. Now I'll need to discuss it with DH and we'll decide. Honestly, I am leaning towards TL because I like wave pools as well. I'll let you know what we decide.

I've started packing and am trying very hard to "pack light". I figure we can always do some laundry if necessary. I can't believe we only have
4 MORE DAYS!!! So much to do and so little time!

Wonders...Congrats on the new dog!! What a great Christmas gift!!!

Headed to work now, but will try to check in later!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hey peeps

Just a quick check in - I have been laid up for two days with a stomach bug! Thankfully, I have stopped being sick! I leave for my honeymoon in the morning

Noni - I am thinking of you and your family

Wendy - Happy belated birthday! I too have heard that birthday calories are 0 calories!

LMO - Have an absolutely FANTASTIC wedding - I will be thinking of you! Post lots of pics when you get chance. I hope your day is all you want it to be and more, and you will be a stunning bride. Have a wonderful day

I will 'see' you peeps in two weeks!

stay safe everyone

 

[punkin413]

disneygalUK - have a FABULOUS honeymoon!!!

disneyobsession - have a magical trip and congrats on the 25th anniversary!!!

just a quick request for some pixie dust for me. not much.....just a little. i have to go to the dreaded dentist tomorrow to get a cavity filled and for a deep cleaning. i'm being sedated for the procedures, so it shouldn't be too bad. although i've never been sedated before for dental work. have any of you? what's it like? i'm taking ativan (i think that's how you spell it).

 

[Wonders10]

just a quick request for some pixie dust for me. not much.....just a little. i have to go to the dreaded dentist tomorrow to get a cavity filled and for a deep cleaning. i'm being sedated for the procedures, so it shouldn't be too bad. although i've never been sedated before for dental work. have any of you? what's it like? i'm taking ativan (i think that's how you spell it).

Sending tons of PD your way dawn! I've posted many times my huge dentist fear. I had deep sedation when I had my wisdome teeth out so I was completely out. Had an IV and everything. I would think that if you react well to drugs (meaning it doesn't take much for you to feel something when you take pain meds, etc.) you will probably not remember much.

Good luck!!!

 

[LMO429]

Hey peeps

Just a quick check in - I have been laid up for two days with a stomach bug! Thankfully, I have stopped being sick! I leave for my honeymoon in the morning

Noni - I am thinking of you and your family

Wendy - Happy belated birthday! I too have heard that birthday calories are 0 calories!

LMO - Have an absolutely FANTASTIC wedding - I will be thinking of you! Post lots of pics when you get chance. I hope your day is all you want it to be and more, and you will be a stunning bride. Have a wonderful day

I will 'see' you peeps in two weeks!

stay safe everyone

Thank you! Have a fabulous Honeymoon, my girlfriend literally just got home from Egypt yesterday for her Honeymoon 2!