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

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps!

Let's see if this link to some wedding pictures my girlfriend took works.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowseP...62195956111.414492511211.1222836955258&page=1

 

[LMO429]

Aloha Peeps!

More pictures!

http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=246190626/a=9565651_13814444/t_=9565651

 

[pixie dust 112]

Oh you were such a beautiful bride! Such a gorgeous dress and veil. You are absolutely beaming! Looks like you had a wonderful day...Hey that husband of yours is a hottie! Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[UGABelle]

Beautiful pictures LMO! Hope you're having a great time on your honeymoon.

I'm going to Disney next month!! It's been 6 1/2 years, so needless to say I'm excited

 

[pixie dust 112]

UGA Belle ~ I guess I was on my hiatus when you joined us. A belated .

 

[MA pigletfan]

LAUREN!!! you look wonderful!! what a beautiful wedding!! I have to look at the 2nd set later they aren't opening now..but my goodness..what a beautiful day !

 

[DisneyObsession]

Lauren...CONGRATULATIOS!!! You were a stunning bride!!! I your dress! Gorgeous!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Congratulations Lauren!! So beautiful.


Dawn, sorry that you are going through a rough trial. Btw, I did check out the trip report some last week... at some point I will try and comment over there.


Oh, and if anyone is interested, here is a pic from my hockey tournament last weekend. I am the 2nd from the left in the top row: http://perg.smugmug.com/photos/384212157_WCC8B-M.jpg

 

[DisneyLaura]

name: Laura
how long have you been a peep? Last spring
what you "do": Mom and medical transcriptionist (just just went back to work last month one night a week at my old job)
kids? DS9, DS7 and DD almost 3
favorite junk food: EL Fudge cookies
favorite healthy food: Any fruit
tip you'd like to share with everyone: Water is very important to me because it actually makes me eat less at meal time. I try to chug a big glass of water right when I sit down and at least one or two with my meal. I fill a container (64 oz) and put True Lemon in it (crystalized lemon I just found to be yummy and not fake) and that's my intake of water for the day.

and of course we have to talk about what brings us together in the first place!
favorite disney park: magic kingdom at WDW
favorite disney ride: it's a small world (don't throw anything at me)
favorite disney show: beauty and the beast live on stage
favorite disney resort: POR
favorite disney TS: Fulton's crab house
favorite disney CS: ???
favorite disney movie: The Little Mermaid, Snow White

welcome to the newbies!!!! it's nice to have you here. the more the merrier!! and welcome back to some familiar faces.

lauren - HAPPY WEDDING DAY!!!!!!!!!!

thought i would share these for motivation. anna (my best friend & fitness trainer) has been playing with the idea of starting some boot camps around our community (at schools, parks, etc.) so she decided to do one in our subdivision last night for free just to experiment with it. she had my hubby take some pictures of all of us so she could create some flyers with pictures. well, it rained last night so she thought about cancelling it, then all these people showed up! it was really encouraging to see so many people that were willing to work out, despite the bad weather. luckily it just drizzled on us a few times, but it was a great time and we got a good workout!

I wished I lived by you guys. That looks like a lot of fun.




Well peeps. I have been missing for almost a week and it's because I've been really upset with my "diet" ways. Some weeks I do really well and then others I can't help myself from eating. I do attend WW meetings but I think I'm going to give those up for right now just for $$$$$ saving. I bought a scale yesterday and that's one reason I went to WW in the first place and because I didn't have a support system. Yes my DH is very supportive and is even buying a treadmill for me so I can workout at home (yeah) but I feel that he doesn't understand what it is like to be overweight. I need to lose at least 150 lb for my goal and some days is very hard to see that number. Starting this friday I am going to weigh myself at home and count calories like so many of you do here. My brother just went to the doctor's and his sugar was 123 fasting. We are both overweight and my grandmother had diabetes so it's in our family. I want to be a skinny mom not a fat mom. Thanks for listening, I needed to get that off my chest.

 

[DisneyLaura]

Hey Peeps!

Let's see if this link to some wedding pictures my girlfriend took works.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowseP...62195956111.414492511211.1222836955258&page=1

What a beautiful bride you were! Congrats to you and your hubby

Beautiful pictures LMO! Hope you're having a great time on your honeymoon.

I'm going to Disney next month!! It's been 6 1/2 years, so needless to say I'm excited

I was not posting while you joined. Welcome. These guys are great.

 

[pixie dust 112]

name: Laura
how long have you been a peep? Last spring
what you "do": Mom and medical transcriptionist (just just went back to work last month one night a week at my old job)
kids? DS9, DS7 and DD almost 3
favorite junk food: EL Fudge cookies
favorite healthy food: Any fruit
tip you'd like to share with everyone: Water is very important to me because it actually makes me eat less at meal time. I try to chug a big glass of water right when I sit down and at least one or two with my meal. I fill a container (64 oz) and put True Lemon in it (crystalized lemon I just found to be yummy and not fake) and that's my intake of water for the day.

and of course we have to talk about what brings us together in the first place!
favorite disney park: magic kingdom at WDW
favorite disney ride: it's a small world (don't throw anything at me)
favorite disney show: beauty and the beast live on stage
favorite disney resort: POR
favorite disney TS: Fulton's crab house
favorite disney CS: ???
favorite disney movie: The Little Mermaid, Snow White



I wished I lived by you guys. That looks like a lot of fun.




Well peeps. I have been missing for almost a week and it's because I've been really upset with my "diet" ways. Some weeks I do really well and then others I can't help myself from eating. I do attend WW meetings but I think I'm going to give those up for right now just for $$$$$ saving. I bought a scale yesterday and that's one reason I went to WW in the first place and because I didn't have a support system. Yes my DH is very supportive and is even buying a treadmill for me so I can workout at home (yeah) but I feel that he doesn't understand what it is like to be overweight. I need to lose at least 150 lb for my goal and some days is very hard to see that number. Starting this friday I am going to weigh myself at home and count calories like so many of you do here. My brother just went to the doctor's and his sugar was 123 fasting. We are both overweight and my grandmother had diabetes so it's in our family. I want to be a skinny mom not a fat mom. Thanks for listening, I needed to get that off my chest.

You'll get there! SLow and steady wins the race!

 

[punkin413]

lauren - beautiful wedding!!! you looked gorgeous. i'm so glad it went well and that you had as much fun as it looks like you did! one question - who's the guy that's standing with his arms around you guys while you're cutting the cake?

Well peeps. I have been missing for almost a week and it's because I've been really upset with my "diet" ways. Some weeks I do really well and then others I can't help myself from eating. I do attend WW meetings but I think I'm going to give those up for right now just for $$$$$ saving. I bought a scale yesterday and that's one reason I went to WW in the first place and because I didn't have a support system. Yes my DH is very supportive and is even buying a treadmill for me so I can workout at home (yeah) but I feel that he doesn't understand what it is like to be overweight. I need to lose at least 150 lb for my goal and some days is very hard to see that number. Starting this friday I am going to weigh myself at home and count calories like so many of you do here. My brother just went to the doctor's and his sugar was 123 fasting. We are both overweight and my grandmother had diabetes so it's in our family. I want to be a skinny mom not a fat mom. Thanks for listening, I needed to get that off my chest.

we're here for you! i want you to be a healthy mom instead of a "skinny" mom.

 

[LMO429]

lauren - beautiful wedding!!! you looked gorgeous. i'm so glad it went well and that you had as much fun as it looks like you did! one question - who's the guy that's standing with his arms around you guys while you're cutting the cake?



we're here for you! i want you to be a healthy mom instead of a "skinny" mom.

that is my crazy cousin michael who i love to death! he was really drunk (along with everyone else ) he put a mullet wig on it was 2 much!

 

[MA pigletfan]

name: Laura
how long have you been a peep? Last spring
what you "do": Mom and medical transcriptionist (just just went back to work last month one night a week at my old job)
kids? DS9, DS7 and DD almost 3
favorite junk food: EL Fudge cookies
favorite healthy food: Any fruit
tip you'd like to share with everyone: Water is very important to me because it actually makes me eat less at meal time. I try to chug a big glass of water right when I sit down and at least one or two with my meal. I fill a container (64 oz) and put True Lemon in it (crystalized lemon I just found to be yummy and not fake) and that's my intake of water for the day.

and of course we have to talk about what brings us together in the first place!
favorite disney park: magic kingdom at WDW
favorite disney ride: it's a small world (don't throw anything at me)
favorite disney show: beauty and the beast live on stage
favorite disney resort: POR
favorite disney TS: Fulton's crab house
favorite disney CS: ???
favorite disney movie: The Little Mermaid, Snow White



I wished I lived by you guys. That looks like a lot of fun.




Well peeps. I have been missing for almost a week and it's because I've been really upset with my "diet" ways. Some weeks I do really well and then others I can't help myself from eating. I do attend WW meetings but I think I'm going to give those up for right now just for $$$$$ saving. I bought a scale yesterday and that's one reason I went to WW in the first place and because I didn't have a support system. Yes my DH is very supportive and is even buying a treadmill for me so I can workout at home (yeah) but I feel that he doesn't understand what it is like to be overweight. I need to lose at least 150 lb for my goal and some days is very hard to see that number. Starting this friday I am going to weigh myself at home and count calories like so many of you do here. My brother just went to the doctor's and his sugar was 123 fasting. We are both overweight and my grandmother had diabetes so it's in our family. I want to be a skinny mom not a fat mom. Thanks for listening, I needed to get that off my chest.

Laura...we've missed you here!
You are SOOOO not alone...my dieting ways have been non existant lately..i have been talking to my fiance about how the two of us need to get serious about our health/eating/exercise after our vacation though. I find it to be so hard to stay on track but like you, I know i have to do it. Thats what we are all here for..

 

[dwheatl]

Aloha Peeps!

More pictures!

http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=246190626/a=9565651_13814444/t_=9565651

I was going to ask who's the topless guy with the mullet, but now I see the question answered. Too funny. You look lovely and it looks like everyone had a great time. Glad the weather didn't keep you from enjoying your special day.

My brother just went to the doctor's and his sugar was 123 fasting. We are both overweight and my grandmother had diabetes so it's in our family. I want to be a skinny mom not a fat mom. Thanks for listening, I needed to get that off my chest.

That's one of the reasons I keep trying to do my best. My mother is diabetic, had her first paralyzing stroke at age 60, has lost 90% of her vision, and is totally dependent on others to care for her, even though her mind is still sharp. She has been at least 100 lbs. overweight for my entire life.Her body is a prison, and that is something I never want to endure.
I was hemming and hawing over getting on the bike, but I guess now I'm inspired.

BTW, has anyone else watched Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway as Jane Austen? I just finished watching it, and . It was very good though. Mr. Tumnus from Chronicles of Narnia was her love interest (minus the tail and horns, of course).
OK, now I'm really getting on the bike.

 

[Sparkie]

Lauren - Congratulations! You'll have so many happy memories from your beautiful day.

Quick question: Has anyone ever done any programs by Michael Thurmond? The Six-Week Body Makeover guy? I just saw a book by him at our library and picked it up on a whim. He claims to be able to change my body radically in 12 days, while admitting that it will probably need some work after that.

I'd like to try it, since what I'm doing right now isn't working, but I had hoped that some of you may have some experience with his programs.

If not, then I'll supply the testimonial 12 days from now!

I've been at the same weight forever - this is because I walk a lot, but don't strength train and I eat poorly. Hopefully a little "jump start" will be motivating!

I bought that program. I didnt do it though. It probably would work but the diet portion is VERY restricting. Not normal eating at all. Not that I am the poster child for weight loss....but I have bought most of the advertised programs and exercise equipment on all of those infomercials and what I have learned is that there is no magic weight loss out there. I didnt become overweight overnight and I'm not going to get thinner overnight. I have actually been in a lull for awhile....or maybe a standstill.... in the weight loss department....more accurately.....I've just stopped trying .....Will i try again??? Sure I will. But the other thing I have learned is that you really have to be ready to make a change- not a diet- not a temporary fix but a complete change in lifestyle..... those are the people that are successful and win this weightloss battle. (I sound like a weight watchers commercial)


As for me.....

I'm hanging in there, getting used to the idea that I am going to be a grandmother. DD is 21 weeks now. Having a girl. I went with her to her ultrasound appointment and I got all teary....We are starting to collect some baby stuff. Got a good deal from one of the dance mom's who had a baby last year..... we got a carseat, bouncy seat, boppy, baby tub, swing, and pack and play for $200. I still have only met her boyfriend AKA: FOB the one time. I still think he will not be around long term and am still waiting on my daughter to figure that part out.... she is still "in love" and is very much blinded. He does just enough to keep her pacified but in my opinion doesnt act like a dad to be or a man who loves my daughter should.


I'm headed to Disney October 6th with my mom- I am calling the trip "therapy"- and figure instead of paying a psychologist - I'll pay MICKEY!!!

My new job hours seem to be working good. I work weekends and one day during the week so I am enjoying more at home time.... I do miss my weekends but the trade off.... I get to be off for Thanksgiving and Christmas which I havent been in the past 5 years. If the holiday doesnt fall on a weekend then under my contract i do not have to work it so I am going to enjoy the holidays wth my family this year instead of eating hospital holiday food.


Till next time.... LOVE TO THE PEEPS!!!!

 

[dwheatl]

I'm headed to Disney October 6th with my mom- I am calling the trip "therapy"- and figure instead of paying a psychologist - I'll pay MICKEY!!!

My new job hours seem to be working good. I work weekends and one day during the week so I am enjoying more at home time.... I do miss my weekends but the trade off.... I get to be off for Thanksgiving and Christmas which I havent been in the past 5 years. If the holiday doesnt fall on a weekend then under my contract i do not have to work it so I am going to enjoy the holidays wth my family this year instead of eating hospital holiday food.


Till next time.... LOVE TO THE PEEPS!!!!

I like your therapy idea. I'm going to try that out on DH. on the new hours. Weekdays off rock! Things like grocery shopping and going to the bank are so much easier.
You're in my prayers.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hey Peeps...Im back!
Honeymoon was fabulous, weather was gorgeous! We got home around 2am (UK time) and I haven't been to bed yet...couldn't sleep because of the rain bouncing off the windows!

I have read back (good little peep that I am!)

I know I haven't been around, but I know some of you are interested to know about Tim.

I am just full of joy and emotion.

Tim's biopsy came back benign tumor

A huge ugly darkness has been lifted off of me.

I am so gratful to you all for all of your support and prayers and all the special thoughts and love you all sent our way.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

He has one more apt with the Oncologist next week to get his opinion on the rest of the spots.

Again, thank you all!!!

That is the greatest news ever

I'll also have a go at the mini bio

name: Kelly
how long have you been a peep? since around Jan/Feb 08 I think
what you "do": I work in Travel
kids? Not at the minute, never say never though!
favorite junk food: Indian or Chinese food
favorite healthy food: Any fruit or veg
tip you'd like to share with everyone: water, exercise, fruit and veg.

and of course we have to talk about what brings us together in the first place!
favorite disney park: Magic Kingdom
favorite disney ride: Tower of Terror
favorite disney show: Lion King
favorite disney resort: Ive never stayed onsite I love the look of Grand Floridian though!
favorite disney TS: I would love to eat at Le Cellier
favorite disney CS: Earl of Sandwich
favorite disney movie: Lion King

I dont have any before pictures (They all got 'lost' in a tragic shredding accident! )
I will try and post a current picture, but I gained 700lbs whilst I was on honeymoon so Im not sure I'll be able to find a good one!

Everyones pictures are great, very inspiring!

Hi Everyone!

I know there's not a formal "can I join?" process, but I've been lurking for a little while and think what you all are doing is great! I really admire how everyone supports and encourages each other, and it really seems to be working

So, I guess what I'm saying is...can I join?

I just subscribed to this thread today. Hopefully it's ok to just leap in here like this. I've been wanting to lose weight for awhile, but the thing that pushed me to join this thread was a recent trip to WDW with my sister. I avoided photos as much as possible on this trip, even though I'd like to have the memories. I just didn't want to record a bunch of images of me at this weight.

My goal now is to get back to my "fighting weight" by losing about 30 lbs. and hopefully get back some of the self esteem I've lost since I've put on the pounds. I don't have a real plan yet other than to start moving again and to quit eating so much unhealthy junk. I just ordered a scale from Amazon, so I guess I'll join the weigh-ins next Friday!

Welcome! This is a great group to join!

BTW, Edward makes my knees wobbly.

Me too! Ive just finished the third book, and Im having withdrawal symptoms - I need to go and buy Breaking Dawn! I Edward!

ALOHA PEEPS!!!!!

Greeting from MAUI!!!!!! I'm writing this post on my lanai of our hotel suite in Maui! The wedding was AMAZING!!!!!!! words can not describe how wonderful the wedding went.

Our flight our to Maui was just PERFECT!!!!! I'm actually on my way to the hotel gym!

I hope the rest of the peeps had an amazing weekend!!

CONGRATULATIONS MRS LMO!!!!! Im going to go and look at your pictures now. Im so glad your day was everything you hoped for!

Well, due to the 700lb weight gain, Im recommiting TODAY! I WILL lose the weight I gained and I WILL drink lots of water and exercise!

Have a great day peeps!

 

[pixie dust 112]

I bought that program. I didnt do it though. It probably would work but the diet portion is VERY restricting. Not normal eating at all. Not that I am the poster child for weight loss....but I have bought most of the advertised programs and exercise equipment on all of those infomercials and what I have learned is that there is no magic weight loss out there. I didnt become overweight overnight and I'm not going to get thinner overnight. I have actually been in a lull for awhile....or maybe a standstill.... in the weight loss department....more accurately.....I've just stopped trying .....Will i try again??? Sure I will. But the other thing I have learned is that you really have to be ready to make a change- not a diet- not a temporary fix but a complete change in lifestyle..... those are the people that are successful and win this weightloss battle. (I sound like a weight watchers commercial)


As for me.....

I'm hanging in there, getting used to the idea that I am going to be a grandmother. DD is 21 weeks now. Having a girl. I went with her to her ultrasound appointment and I got all teary....We are starting to collect some baby stuff. Got a good deal from one of the dance mom's who had a baby last year..... we got a carseat, bouncy seat, boppy, baby tub, swing, and pack and play for $200. I still have only met her boyfriend AKA: FOB the one time. I still think he will not be around long term and am still waiting on my daughter to figure that part out.... she is still "in love" and is very much blinded. He does just enough to keep her pacified but in my opinion doesnt act like a dad to be or a man who loves my daughter should.


I'm headed to Disney October 6th with my mom- I am calling the trip "therapy"- and figure instead of paying a psychologist - I'll pay MICKEY!!!

My new job hours seem to be working good. I work weekends and one day during the week so I am enjoying more at home time.... I do miss my weekends but the trade off.... I get to be off for Thanksgiving and Christmas which I havent been in the past 5 years. If the holiday doesnt fall on a weekend then under my contract i do not have to work it so I am going to enjoy the holidays wth my family this year instead of eating hospital holiday food.


Till next time.... LOVE TO THE PEEPS!!!!

Sparkie~ I'm so glad you posted. I've been thinking about you and your daughter lately and I was going to PM you to see how things are going. This must e so hard yet so exciting at the same time!

Mickey is the best therapist out there, so far as I'm concerned! Have a great trip you deserve it.

It's so nice that you finally have the holidays off. Now if you can find someone to cook the yummy, non hospital ,holiday food you're all set!

 

[pixie dust 112]

Welocme back Mrs. DisneyGalUK! 700 lbs... Guess you had a good time!

Can't wait to seethe honeymoon pictures!