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

[DisneyLaura]

i've been doing really great with the exercise. although today i couldn't do lunges in class because my right ankle is kinda sore. i went swimming on monday and i was walking in wet flip flops and i think i remember accidentally kind of turning it while walking, so i'm assuming that's what it's from. but it's not sprained or anything.

i will try to catch up soon. missed you guys!!!!

Hope your ankle is better

I don't dare garden without my bra on..........I'm afraid I'd kneel on my

Can I put in a little brag here? My DD just got her SAT scores! She got a 1910 so she should be safe for the schools she's interested in! (I did tell her Yale is out) Such a relief to not have to take them in the fall! If she wants she can also apply for some early admission schools. I'm right about here right now!

Good girl

OK I NEED SOME HELP TODAY! IT'S SOMEONES BIRTHDAY IN THE OFFICE AND OF COURSE THERE IS A TON OF TREATS!!!! I MEAN LIKE CHOCOLATE TREATS!! I HAVE WORKED IN A PIECE OF CAKE AT LUNCH TIME BUT I REALLY WANT A BROWNIE RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!!!!

I am not the person you want to talk to about eating. I'm watching my two nephews and niece this week (not friday) and my SIL really got me upset yesterday (and that's putting it nicely) and I went to a donut shop and ate a Boston Creme donut in the matter of seconds. I didn't get to get weighed in this week because I can't fit everyone in my minivan and by the time they leave I'm too tired to go at night. I can't wait until tomorrow I get to sleep in and I'm taking my kids to see Wall-E.

Has anybody noticed how smart the ads on the bottom of these pages are? Like when we were talking about clowns, the ad had something to do with clowns. And since you were talking gardening without a bra, they apparently disagree because there is an ad for Roaman's half yearly bra sale (sizes 36B - 58J).

 

[mommaU4]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously....

)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay!

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys?

 

[UtahMama]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously....

)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay!

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys?

WELCOME!!!!

Of course!!!
Join the fun!
Tell us all about yourself

 

[lovealldisney]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously.... )

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay!

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys?

YEAH someone new!!
Welcome!!
Tell us more about you!!!


Wendy
You notice now it's an ad for bra's!! I find this so funny now I'm going to be obsessed with this!

 

[mommaU4]

WELCOME!!!!

Of course!!!
Join the fun!
Tell us all about yourself

YEAH someone new!!
Welcome!!
Tell us more about you!!!

Thank you both for the warm welcome! I appreciate it.

About me? Well, I just started a journal on the WISH board if anyone is really bored and wants to read it: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1868294

But for the quickie version, my name is Beth. I am a 36 year old SAHM with four kids, one boy and 3 girls. Over the years I have just really let myself go and have gained an enormous amount of weight.
Right now I'm at 248 which is down from my usual weight of 263. I started trying to lose weight back in May and am down 15 lbs so far. Just a drop in the bucket I realize, but it's a start.

I'm not doing any program, just trying to move more and eat less basically. My first goal is to be below 200. After that I will decide where I want to go from there. So I've got quite a journey ahead of me.

I live in Vegas where it's hotter then heck (over 100 everyday), so you can't exactly go for an afternoon jog. Not that I was doing many of those anyway. But you know what I mean. It makes it harder to keep the kids entertained too since they can't just head outside to play. (God help me, is summer over yet?!?!)

So I've had to be creative with my exercising and I've bought some workout DVDs and have started walking in the house making circle 8's between the kitchen, living room and family room.
That was interesting the first time the kids saw me doing that. "Um mom, what are you doing??" "Exercising, can't breathe, can't talk, go away." But at least I'm trying. And they've been really supportive.

Okay so that wasn't really the short version, but I hope it gives you some idea of what I'm here for. And again, thanks for the welcome.

Oh, and I absolutely detest having my picture taken, but if anyone's curious there are some of me and my family in my TR (link's in my sig) but warning; there is also some food porn in there so don't view on an empty stomach.

 

[Wonders10]

Welcome Beth!

Pixie - Congrats to you and DD! I'm confused though. When I was in high school, the highest score was 1600....but then I think they added a writing portion. Is that why the score is higher now? What schools is she thinking of applying to?

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously....

)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay!

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys?

Welcome Beth. My name is Laura and I have three kids. I have a lot of weight to lose as well, approximately 150 lb. One pound at a time I do though. Ok off to go read your TR. Don't worry I'm not hungry.

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me

Hope everyone is having a great day!

So glad that's all it turned out to be. I'm proud of you too.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Has anybody noticed how smart the ads on the bottom of these pages are? Like when we were talking about clowns, the ad had something to do with clowns. And since you were talking gardening without a bra, they apparently disagree because there is an ad for Roaman's half yearly bra sale (sizes 36B - 58J).

I see different adverts to you guys! That is so weird...maybe the internet gods are playing with my mind....!!

Hello? (Pops head up cautiously....

)

I hope I'm not intruding here, but I've just made my way over to the WISH board for the first time in a very long time and wasn't even really sure what I was going to do or say, when I saw your thread title and that "All are Welcome!" Yay!

I really hope so, because I have massive amounts of weight to lose and I would love to be able to join up with you all and be on my way on this long journey to reaching my goal.

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys?

Yay! this is such a cool group, everyone is super nice and welcoming! Hop straight in!

Welcome Beth!

Pixie - Congrats to you and DD! I'm confused though. When I was in high school, the highest score was 1600....but then I think they added a writing portion. Is that why the score is higher now? What schools is she thinking of applying to?

I just got back a little while ago from the lady doctor. I survived! I did have a complete exam which was nothing like I expected and not bad at all. You guys were right! Anyway, turns out the cause of my pain was a pimple (ewww, gross I know. Sorry if TMI), down there very near to a very sensitive area that I probably can't type out. She did not seem concerned, gave me some cream, and told me to take a warm bath. Phew! So relieved that it is over and nothing serious. And now that I went I am totally not afraid to go again for yearly check ups. I'm so proud of me

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Shannon! Good for you, im proud of you too! Seriously, the first check up is always the worst - and whilst they are undignified, they are nothing to be afraid of!

Hope everyones having a great day! Its really cold here and chucking it down with rain - its one year ago this month that we had mega mega flooding

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Ive just been in my garden (in the pouring rain!) to try and salvage my garden furniture and look what the rain has fetched me!

Theres about 6 of them!!

They aren't huge frogs, but they seem to be getting scarily close to my back door!

 

[punkin413]

Ive just been in my garden (in the pouring rain!) to try and salvage my garden furniture and look what the rain has fetched me!

Theres about 6 of them!!

They aren't huge frogs, but they seem to be getting scarily close to my back door!

i LOVE frogs!!!!!! they're like my favorite animal. they won't hurt you! pick them up and play with them.....they're so cute! DH and i used to have tons of frogs as pets, but we got rid of them when we got sherman (our beagle) ......afraid he would find them tasty!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

You know what scares me about them - how fast they can jump!
I think if the rain slows down I may try and find them again provided they dont jump on my face!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Sooooo, is it ok if I join in with you guys?

Welcome aboard!

I guess this is as good of a time as any for a re-introduction, since this is a new thread and all. My name is Aaron, 5'8", 31, married, no kids, one mean little Cocker Spaniel named Molly. I was born, raised, and still live in the same small town in Eastern Wisconsin (where we're still waiting for summer to begin!). I've had opportunities to move for different jobs that I've held, and was thisclose to moving to South Carolina about 10 years ago. But I just couldn't see myself moving out of my little town.

Anyway, I like to think that I'm on the last lap of my weight loss journey. I started trying to lose in March 2005 at 240 pounds. I was able to lose 25 to get down to 215 for my August 2005 wedding. I pretty much stayed right around there for the next year and four months. Then in January 2007 I rededicated myself, joined the Peeps shortly after that, and I'm now hovering around 165. My ultimate goal is to be at a weight that is healthy and looks good on me. I initially set a goal of 155, but now I'm thinking that it'll be closer to 140-145 before I'm at a spot that I want to be. The problem is that the last time I was at a healthy weight, I was in 3rd grade. So I have absolutly no idea what would be good for my body to carry around. (I would secretly love to hit 140, just so I can say that I lost 100. But we'll see if that would even be a good, healthy weight for me.)

Wendy (UtahMama) posted the rules on the first page, but I'll summarize. Friday's are weigh in days; just post your gain/loss, not your weight (but nobody will stop you if you want to); and be sure it is in big bright numbers like this -

-5.4 pounds

Beside that, post early, post often, and have fun!

 

[DisneyLaura]

You know what scares me about them - how fast they can jump!
I think if the rain slows down I may try and find them again provided they dont jump on my face!

I agree with Punkin - we have a lot of frogs in our yard too. They're cute. Just think of them as Kermit's cousins

 

[LMO429]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!!

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

 

[punkin413]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!!

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

go to maui! i hate flying too but i'd go to hawaii in a heartbeat if given the chance. i went when i was 9 and i remember how long that flight was. are you flying at night? just have a couple of cocktails on the flight and relax.

 

[Wonders10]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!!

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

I'm with Dawn. Definitely go to Maui! I hate flying...avoid it at all costs. I recommend having some cocktails. Or even talk to your dr. They will usually give you one or two pills to calm you down and help you relax. Just don't have the cocktails and the pills

 

[DisneyGalUK]

I agree with Punkin - we have a lot of frogs in our yard too. They're cute. Just think of them as Kermit's cousins

There is a baby one which is sooo cute, and tiny! I'll start with that one and work my way up to the big ones!

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!!

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

Im not a huge fan of flying either - if its a daytime flight then I'll have a Kalms tablet (kind of a herbal tablet which helps with nerves), or if its a night flight I'll have a cocktail or two! Definately go to Maui!

 

[mommaU4]

Welcome Beth!

Thanks for the welcome.

And good for you on going to the "lady doctor". It's never fun but it is a neccessary evil and I'm glad at least now you are relieved to find out what it was.

Welcome Beth. My name is Laura and I have three kids. I have a lot of weight to lose as well, approximately 150 lb. One pound at a time I do though. Ok off to go read your TR. Don't worry I'm not hungry.

Hi Laura. Thank you for the welcome. And I agree, one pound at a time. I was wondering, are you just starting out or have you been here for awhile?
This might be rude to ask and if so, I apologize and you don't have to answer, but since we both have large amounts to lose, I was wondering how you've done so far and if you are following any specific program?

Yay! this is such a cool group, everyone is super nice and welcoming! Hop straight in!

Thanks! That's good to hear!

Welcome aboard!

Beside that, post early, post often, and have fun!

Thank-you for the welcome and the re-introduction. It's nice to see who's who and what's what.
As for living in WI and still waiting for summer, I have plenty of warmth to share. Really, take some!! LOL I grew up in SoCal, but in '04 we moved to northern MI for 3 years so I can kind of relate to that feeling of wondering if summer will ever arrive. Of course since we moved to Vegas last summer, I'm now wondering if it will ever leave?

Also thanks for posting the rules. Oops, I posted my weight. But in a way I think that's better for me. Keeps me honest. I hope that's ok. And I was weighting in on Mondays but I'd like to follow along so I'll switch it to Fridays.

Thanks again for all the info.

 

[mommaU4]

So i am panicking about my honeymoon...i actually HATE to fly and we are going to Maui...not smart considering we live in nyc and its a 12 hour flight!!!!

I can deal with flying cross country i have done it before! but i am seriously starting to freak and have cold feet about going to maui..i want to ask my fiance if we can just go somewhere closer..what would u do about this? am i being stupid

Hi. I realize I'm new here and all, but I thought I'd jump in and agree with the others. I think you should definitely go.

I can feel your pain as I am terrified of flying, but I second the mention to see your doctor and tell him/her how you feel. They can give you something to take the edge off. And I'd make sure to bring along a portable DVD player with an old favorite movie in it. Something that will get you feeling good and comfortable and help take your mind off it.

You're not being stupid at all, just keep thinking about how once your there and having such an amazing time, you'll be really glad you went. Oh, and since you're mentioning things like honeymoon and fiance, I'm guessing congratulations are in order.

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Thank-you for the welcome and the re-introduction. It's nice to see who's who and what's what.
As for living in WI and still waiting for summer, I have plenty of warmth to share. Really, take some!! LOL I grew up in SoCal, but in '04 we moved to northern MI for 3 years so I can kind of relate to that feeling of wondering if summer will ever arrive. Of course since we moved to Vegas last summer, I'm now wondering if it will ever leave?

Also thanks for posting the rules. Oops, I posted my weight. But in a way I think that's better for me. Keeps me honest. I hope that's ok. And I was weighting in on Mondays but I'd like to follow along so I'll switch it to Fridays.

Thanks again for all the info.

I think summer is finally here! I walked out of work, and it was 84 degrees. Beautiful! As for posting your weight, don't worry about it! I only meant that you don't HAVE to if you don't want to. I personally post my weight every Friday when I record my loss/gain. But there are others who aren't comfortable with that, which I can totally relate to. Whatever works for you!