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

[MA pigletfan]

Turbo Jam Rocks! You will love it, I also suggest buying Jillian Michaels "the biggest winner" its a 5 disk set and I have seen some serious results from it (ex, I can do full push ups now)

Have you considered joining weight watchers..I do it online and it helped me incorporate eating "peep sabotaging foods" while I also lost weight.

nice! i will def. check out jillian's set too!
i did weight watchers and really liked it. but now i am doing the sparkpeople thing and logging everything in that i eat..i MIGHT go back to WW..but i won't do it through meetings, i never made them but it is a great program!

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

Aaron, please put me down for 5lbs. for the Christmas challenge. Thanks.

Hey everyone!

My Disney trip is rapidly approaching, and I wanted to see if you all could help me out...

I haven't been to Disney in over six years and my DH hasn't been since he was little.

We will be there for six days (Nov. 9 - 15) and have park hoppers. We're staying at POFQ and have plans to eat at the following TS:

Lunch @ LTT
Breakfast @ CP
Lunch @ Kona
Dinner @ Le Cellier
Lunch or Dinner @ Beaches and Cream (depending on which works better)

I've planned most of our vacation, but I wanted to ask if there was any advice you had for me. Even though I'd love to go every year (or more!) this will probably be our only Disney trip for a while...unless DH gets bit by the Disney bug so I want to make the most of it!

Let me know what we must eat, see or do or any tips you've got for me!

I don't really have any advice but I do wish you both a wonderful trip. Have a great time and think of the Peeps!

We are not reporting her. She was not hired from an agency, she was someone my mom hired through a friend of a friend. some of you may remember that my mom's previous caregiver walked off with a big chunk of my mom's money. that we did report, the woman served jail time, and also is paying back in small installments. It has been such an ordeal, though, and has gone on for years. I don't think any of us has the energy to fight on this one, and because she wasn't through an agency and isn't licensed, she didn't steal anything or use physical violence, I don't know how far it would go. My sister and I did tell mom that we insist she either go to assisted living, where the workers are licensed and supervised, or get a certified nursing assistant full-time. I think mom will pick the assisted living (cross your fingers) because the CNAs are a minimum of $275 a day.

Wow! I would almost quit nursing school for that kind of money. J/K I worked in a nursing home as a CNA for nearly a year. It was hard work. Seriously, I hope that you're able to work out a plan for your mother's care that will benefit not only her but you & your family.

 

[UtahMama]

Friday is the official start of the holiday season's (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc)

Other than the weekly weigh ins maybe we can think of something else to motivate us during the Holiday Season

Possible Example also posting on Fridays how many times we workout for the week to burn off those holiday treats...any other thoughts

I think that is a great idea! This time of year with all the treats is killer! I often THINK I'm not cheating but still "taste" everything. Those little bits add up. I can only speak for myself, but I MUST work out to lose. If I work out less, I'll likely maintain. If I don't at all, I'll gain for sure.

So maybe we can make that optional, since I know some PEEPS simply want to maintain through New Year as their goal.

To me, the treats aren't worth un-doing my months of hard work only to have to start over January 1st.

I say that now, only because I haven't made my pumpkin pie yet! ACK! NOT looking forward to these next couple months!

That is a GREAT idea! I tend to get bored with the exercise tapes/DVDs pretty quickly, so getting one from the library would be perfect because I keep it for 2-4 weeks, then return it and get a different one. Hmmm, I think I know where I'll be heading this weekend!

All right, here's the update on our Halloween challenge. This is the last week, so good luck to all of those still participating. And as always, let me know if I missed or misquoted you...

Also, if anybody is interested in joining me, I'm setting my next goal date for Christmas. I'm not going to be too agressive because of the holidays and what they entail, so I'm just hoping to get below 155, which would be three stinkin' pounds based on last Friday. Let me know if you want to join me in shooting for a goal by Christmas.

Finally, I need a little Peepish advice. We recently went though a major upgrade project at work that made us all work extra hours; so for a "thanks" my boss's boss is taking us all out for lunch in a few weeks. And he needs to know ahead of time what we'd like to eat. Below is a link to the menu. Because we are ordering ahead of time, I'm not sure what sort of requests he can make (i.e. no mayo); so based strictly on the menu description, and keeping in mind that I don't like 'shrooms or brocolini, what wouldn't kill my diet? Thanks in advance for the help!

http://www.destinationkohler.com/restaurants/bwr_lunchmenu.html

I'm torn because I have a side contest going on with Gayle and Lynda that I intend to win. Put me down for 8. If they say 8 too, put me down for 9. Heh.

That menu has plenty of marginally healthy choices. Restaurant food tends to have more fat (better flavor?) so KNOW that what ever you choose, you'll need to watch it the rest of the week, or a few days at least. Or kick up your workout a little more?

How about bundling up and dragging your sweetie on a nice, fast paced, walk? It's a date and a workout all at once.

Hey everyone!

My Disney trip is rapidly approaching, and I wanted to see if you all could help me out...

I haven't been to Disney in over six years and my DH hasn't been since he was little.

We will be there for six days (Nov. 9 - 15) and have park hoppers. We're staying at POFQ and have plans to eat at the following TS:

Lunch @ LTT
Breakfast @ CP
Lunch @ Kona
Dinner @ Le Cellier
Lunch or Dinner @ Beaches and Cream (depending on which works better)

I've planned most of our vacation, but I wanted to ask if there was any advice you had for me. Even though I'd love to go every year (or more!) this will probably be our only Disney trip for a while...unless DH gets bit by the Disney bug so I want to make the most of it!

Let me know what we must eat, see or do or any tips you've got for me!

First of all, "YAY!"

My advice, time and time again, it to be flexible in your planning and schedule actual unplanned time.

Whichever ADR you have, correspond with the planned park of the day so you don't waste too much time traveling.

Also, World Showcase in EPCOT has a lot of very good Counter Service places to try. Le Cellier is great for a nice sit down place, but Pretzel Bread is the Devil!

Have Fun and take lots of pics for us! ((We love Food- Porn!!))

It's official I no longer have to do modified push-ups!!! I can do the real deal military style ones now

I'm getting there too! I used to only be able to bench press 25 pounds. Now it's 60-75 pounds fairly easily.

So THAT's how you got those impressive shoulders!

thats awesome...i need to add those to my workout..i have NO upperbody strength right now!

OK peeps..I COMMITED PEEPICIDE last night! I did great throughtout the day with eating then i went to dinner with Greg and his brother and had mexican food!!! I had shrimp fajitas..super yummy but i know they were loaded with salt and probably hidden fat ( from oils)...so mad. so of course i did a pre weigh and itw as NOT GOOD! AF is also here so that might play a bit part..but still...i am all about water and caffeine free tea and good eatin' today hoping for at least a samer or small loss!
I think i will be ordering turbo jam today after all...i can't take these weird short workouts on demand all the time..i need something more consistent to see results....so i think i will do the gym at least 3 days ( long walks/weights) and work out at home for the other 3-4 days...HOPEFULLY i can resist eating peep sabotaging food..that is def. my downfall in weightloss..my mouth!!!

Is this not a good time to mention, you already used your Fast Pass?
JUST kidding!!!! NO big deal! You can do it, sweetie!!!!!!

Maybe, up the water today to flush your body! Even if you gained, start fresh and don't give up!



Anyone else stuck watching Tinker Bell ALL DAY??? Yikes! My DD4 's skin is fusing to the couch!

So far so good for me:

3 cups of green tea
1 can diet Pepsi Max (emergency wake up, headache-be-gone), shhh, don't tell Dawn!

3 egg whites scrambled with fat free rubber-cheese, salsa, rolled up into a fibery,carb-control "tortilla/flat bread"...don't I make my meals sound so delicious???


WHY is fat free cheese sooooo gross???? I think I'll just use regular lower fat cheese, but use much less.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Aaron - will you put me down for 5lbs please

Hope everyones having a great day

 

[MA pigletfan]

Is this not a good time to mention, you already used your Fast Pass?
JUST kidding!!!! NO big deal! You can do it, sweetie!!!!!!

Maybe, up the water today to flush your body! Even if you gained, start fresh and don't give up!



Anyone else stuck watching Tinker Bell ALL DAY??? Yikes! My DD4 's skin is fusing to the couch!

So far so good for me:

3 cups of green tea
1 can diet Pepsi Max (emergency wake up, headache-be-gone), shhh, don't tell Dawn!

3 egg whites scrambled with fat free rubber-cheese, salsa, rolled up into a fibery,carb-control "tortilla/flat bread"...don't I make my meals sound so delicious???


WHY is fat free cheese sooooo gross???? I think I'll just use regular lower fat cheese, but use much less.

hahah yes i will not use a free pass..i will get on the scale tommoorw and suck it up like a big girl.. heehee

I hate ff cheese! i wont' eat it..only low fat or the real deal for that. I can do ff puddings/candies etc..but not dairy..yuck!

SIDE NOTE: i just ordered Turbo jam punch kick jam AND a pilates dvd to use with my exercise ball ..yay!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

WHY is fat free cheese sooooo gross???? I think I'll just use regular lower fat cheese, but use much less.

I wholeheartedly agree. I gave up on fat free cheese a while back. I buy the 2% milk sharp cheddar shredded stuff and use a sprinkle of that instead. I would prefer NO cheese to ff plastic cheese, there is just some nasty taste that it lends to things that I can't stand.

There are some calories that just aren't worth shaving off.

 

[Sparkie]

dwheatl I understand the reasons for not reporting... it would be difficult and emotionally stressful. My husbands aunt and uncle have been in assisted living for about 2 years now. Before that they lived with one of their kids and their family. They just love the assisted living. Both are in their 80's, both retired teachers from small colleges in Texas, DH uncle had polio as a child and has some walking problems but is still able to get around ok. They talk about taking meals in the dining hall, the planned activities in the facility, taking day trips on the shuttle bus (they dont drive anymore) but they seem very happy with their life and I think it gives them availablity to friends that they might not otherwise have. They may be in their 80's but they dont act old by any means. I just love them to pieces and look forward to their visits- they live north of Houston so we dont get to see them as often as I would like. Anyway, all that said to say, I hope you find something for your mom that will be just as positive and will help her to continue to live independently and keep you from worrying about her safety and health. I know this is a very hard decision to make so I wanted to share the happiness that it brings my inlaws. I'll be thinking of you.

 

[UGABelle]

Aaron -

Can you put me down for 4 pounds? I'm excited about my first challenge!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

OK Ladies.....I am stretched, limber and ready to run...ok, I don't run, but I will speed walk to the finish!!!! LET"S GO!!!

Here's something for your enjoyment Lynda.....

And for you Wendy...

ENJOY LADIES!!!!

Wendy's actually looks much better than mine. I'm not THAT big of a Cheetos fan. Pizza and sweets (particularly ice cream) tend to be my weaknesses.

First of all, sorry about your knee! Guess doing cardio is out of the question then? (what???) ...really am sorry, hope it's feeling better!!!

Actually that happened on Tuesday night, which I take off from work outs because every other week I am running Jasper at agility class anyway. I spend an hour on our bike or treadmill every Mon, Wed, and Thurs in addition to my 15-30 minute lunch-time walks with a friend 3-5 times a week. And I DID do my cardio last night! The knee is still a bit sore, but it's managable. I need to get back into some weight training! I'm thinking of ordering Turbo Jam actually. I just need to check the finances.

Also, if anybody is interested in joining me, I'm setting my next goal date for Christmas. I'm not going to be too agressive because of the holidays and what they entail, so I'm just hoping to get below 155, which would be three stinkin' pounds based on last Friday. Let me know if you want to join me in shooting for a goal by Christmas.

Finally, I need a little Peepish advice. We recently went though a major upgrade project at work that made us all work extra hours; so for a "thanks" my boss's boss is taking us all out for lunch in a few weeks. And he needs to know ahead of time what we'd like to eat. Below is a link to the menu. Because we are ordering ahead of time, I'm not sure what sort of requests he can make (i.e. no mayo); so based strictly on the menu description, and keeping in mind that I don't like 'shrooms or brocolini, what wouldn't kill my diet? Thanks in advance for the help!

http://www.destinationkohler.com/restaurants/bwr_lunchmenu.html

Let me get back to you tomorrow after weigh in with my amount, but I'm definitely in!

I think I'd go with the teriyaki salad or walleye sandwich.

WHY is fat free cheese sooooo gross???? I think I'll just use regular lower fat cheese, but use much less.

It IS gross! It's like it doesn't melt! Actually the Kraft FF singles aren't too bad, but the shredded cheeses - YUCK! We do the 2% version and measure portions. Besides, you are supposed to have SOME fat in your diet.


I can't find milled flax seed! I bought it at SuperWalMart last time, but the one I went to the other day didn't have it. I guess I'll try another WalMart (We have 3!), and if that doesn't work, I'll hit a health food store. I just know it'll be cheaper at Wally World. (as much as I hate going there)

 

[dwheatl]

3 egg whites scrambled with fat free rubber-cheese, salsa, rolled up into a fibery,carb-control "tortilla/flat bread"...don't I make my meals sound so delicious???


WHY is fat free cheese sooooo gross???? I think I'll just use regular lower fat cheese, but use much less.

I find that with a lot of ff stuff. I think they can do low-fat by just reducing it, but they have to put something fake in when they take all the fat out. That being said, I didn't get home until almost 9 tonight, and the ff cottage cheese waiting for me in the fridge was like heaven. That's how hungry I was.

dwheatl I understand the reasons for not reporting... it would be difficult and emotionally stressful. My husbands aunt and uncle have been in assisted living for about 2 years now. Before that they lived with one of their kids and their family. They just love the assisted living. Both are in their 80's, both retired teachers from small colleges in Texas, DH uncle had polio as a child and has some walking problems but is still able to get around ok. They talk about taking meals in the dining hall, the planned activities in the facility, taking day trips on the shuttle bus (they dont drive anymore) but they seem very happy with their life and I think it gives them availablity to friends that they might not otherwise have. They may be in their 80's but they dont act old by any means. I just love them to pieces and look forward to their visits- they live north of Houston so we dont get to see them as often as I would like. Anyway, all that said to say, I hope you find something for your mom that will be just as positive and will help her to continue to live independently and keep you from worrying about her safety and health. I know this is a very hard decision to make so I wanted to share the happiness that it brings my inlaws. I'll be thinking of you.

Thanks for the positive experience. I was talking to one of my sisters tonight, and we agree that we wouldn't be doing this if we thought she would be unhappy there. I took Mom for her health assessment this afternoon, and she was pretty cute. She was afraid everyone else would be sprinting round while she was in her wheelchair. Not a chance. There were more walkers in the dining room than you could shake a stick at. She looked in and said, "I'm so glad to see so many handicapped people here." Great, Mom, but could you keep your voice down?

Wow! I would almost quit nursing school for that kind of money. J/K I worked in a nursing home as a CNA for nearly a year. It was hard work. Seriously, I hope that you're able to work out a plan for your mother's care that will benefit not only her but you & your family.

Thank you. You know, those are CA wages, so they don't buy as much here as elsewhere. I did notice the two ladies who came this week were both from out of the area, one from Scranton and one from the Philippines. I bet they are both sending money home, and I don't blame them. Even with the drop in housing prices, very few people can afford to buy homes here. (Good thing DH and I started out young and got our house before all the ups and downs).

 

[my2boysrtwicethefun]

SAMER Next week will be my week. I can feel it.
Happy weigh day Peeps! I'm on my way to clinicals and today (of all days) I'm going to Eastern State, which is a mental health institution.
BTW:
Happy Halloween!

 

[LMO429]

I'm a Samer! I'll take it after last weekend's episode of drinking and eating

 

[UtahMama]

Happy Halloween!

Today officially launches the Season of Treats....

Traditionally a gradual dropping out of peeps happens until Jan. 1st. so hang in there kids!!!

Last week I was up 1.8 and this week it's down 1.2 So I'll take it.

FaceBook Peeps, check in. It's a ghost town!

 

[UGABelle]

I'm -0.6 which isn't bad, considering I didn't have much time to exercise.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

And I have to do a Single Digit Dance
Disney's getting so close!

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Not sure how this happened, but I was 157.8 on Wednesday; 157.6 yesterday; and then 156.4 today! That represents a 1.8 pound loss from last week. Honestly, this worries me a little bit because I NEVER drop that much (1.2 pounds) from one day to the next, especially considering I didn't do anything out of the ordinary to make it happen. So now I fear that this was sort of a "false positive" and I really just lost like 1/2 pound; so the best I can do next week is just maintain or gain that 1/2 pound back. (And you can tell that I've been battling my weight my entire life when I can actually be worried about losing 1.8 pounds. But to quote The Grateful Dead - "every silver lining's got a touch of grey".)

But trying to stay positive here, this loss puts me at my lowest ever adult weight. I've now lost a grand total of 59.6 pounds since joining the Peeps in early 2007 (so close to that 60 pound ribbon!) and an uber-grand total of 83.6 pounds since my highest weight of 240. That represents a 34.83% weight loss; and my BMI has gone from 36.5 ("obese") to 23.8 ("normal"). I fell way short of my Halloween goal (as you'll see when I post the results later today or early next week); but I was able to lose 4.6 in that time which ain't too bad. I'm only 1.4 away from my initial goal of 155, but after reevaluating things I'm shooting for 145 and we'll see how that looks on me. (Of course, I'd love to hit 140 just so I can say that I lost 100 pounds; but I'm not pushing it.) I'm probably setting myself up for a major letdown here, but I'll set my Christmas goal at 6.4 pounds to hit 150. Gotta set the bar high if you are going to reach your goals, right?

Happy Halloween everybody. AND BACK AWAY FROM THAT CANDY DISH! Is that candy REALLY that good to sacrifice everything you've worked hard for? What will give you more regret in the morning: not eating the Snickers bar that you are craving (are you really going to say "I made a huge mistake in not eating that candy"?), or caving in and eating it? If I know anything about my Peeps, it is that eating it will make you feel guilty in the morning. And is that guilt really worth the momentary satisfaction you'll receive from eating it? Wouldn't you rather have a greater sense of satisfaction knowing that you were able to fight temptation and made the right choice for the sake of your health? Just remember this: a moment on your lips, forever on your hips...

 

[MA pigletfan]

up .4 BLARF. OH well its better than what the scale said yesterday!
Have a great Friday all!

 

[UtahMama]

Not sure how this happened, but I was 157.8 on Wednesday; 157.6 yesterday; and then 156.4 today! That represents a 1.8 pound loss from last week. Honestly, this worries me a little bit because I NEVER drop that much (1.2 pounds) from one day to the next, especially considering I didn't do anything out of the ordinary to make it happen. So now I fear that this was sort of a "false positive" and I really just lost like 1/2 pound; so the best I can do next week is just maintain or gain that 1/2 pound back. (And you can tell that I've been battling my weight my entire life when I can actually be worried about losing 1.8 pounds. But to quote The Grateful Dead - "every silver lining's got a touch of grey".)

But trying to stay positive here, this loss puts me at my lowest ever adult weight. I've now lost a grand total of 59.6 pounds since joining the Peeps in early 2007 (so close to that 60 pound ribbon!) and an uber-grand total of 83.6 pounds since my highest weight of 240. That represents a 34.83% weight loss; and my BMI has gone from 36.5 ("obese") to 23.8 ("normal"). I fell way short of my Halloween goal (as you'll see when I post the results later today or early next week); but I was able to lose 4.6 in that time which ain't too bad. I'm only 1.4 away from my initial goal of 155, but after reevaluating things I'm shooting for 145 and we'll see how that looks on me. (Of course, I'd love to hit 140 just so I can say that I lost 100 pounds; but I'm not pushing it.) I'm probably setting myself up for a major letdown here, but I'll set my Christmas goal at 6.4 pounds to hit 150. Gotta set the bar high if you are going to reach your goals, right?

Happy Halloween everybody. AND BACK AWAY FROM THAT CANDY DISH! Is that candy REALLY that good to sacrifice everything you've worked hard for? What will give you more regret in the morning: not eating the Snickers bar that you are craving (are you really going to say "I made a huge mistake in not eating that candy"?), or caving in and eating it? If I know anything about my Peeps, it is that eating it will make you feel guilty in the morning. And is that guilt really worth the momentary satisfaction you'll receive from eating it? Wouldn't you rather have a greater sense of satisfaction knowing that you were able to fight temptation and made the right choice for the sake of your health? Just remember this: a moment on your lips, forever on your hips...

I only bought crappy candy (I love the ironic combination of Smartees and Dum Dums...LOL!) so that won't be a problem until...my 3 kids return from "tricker treating" with bags full of Reeses (my weakness) and other chocolates that I'm parentally obligated to "inspect" ...which means sneak a few

As for the guilt, I usually ignore any potential guilt until after the last bite, then it kinda hits me. So I will attempt to listen to your wisdom before I partake. I think I've done very VERY well at resisting lately.

Now, Mister, SO proud you are at your lowest adult weight and laughed (with you) about doubting the miracle-number! ONLY a true Peep would get on the scale, see the lower number, and wonder about it

150 is YOURS!

 

[DisneyLaura]

Also, if anybody is interested in joining me, I'm setting my next goal date for Christmas. I'm not going to be too agressive because of the holidays and what they entail, so I'm just hoping to get below 155, which would be three stinkin' pounds based on last Friday. Let me know if you want to join me in shooting for a goal by Christmas.

Count me in for the Christmas challenge. Put me down for 8 lb.

Anyone else stuck watching Tinker Bell ALL DAY??? Yikes! My DD4 's skin is fusing to the couch!

I bought Tinkerbell and we only watched 1/2 of it so far. DD2 was not that interested. I did think the story line so far is cute.

WHY is fat free cheese sooooo gross???? I think I'll just use regular lower fat cheese, but use much less.

I will tell you something and this is probably not very peepish but I don't use anything fat free, at all. I would much rather use my calories for the real thing. I'm sure once I get closer to my goal weight that will change but for now that's what I do.

FaceBook Peeps, check in. It's a ghost town!

I forgot I signed up

I'm down 1 lb. That's good I was up a little last week.

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Hopping back on quick to thank everyone for their suggestions for the work-lunch thing in a few weeks. I settled on the curried chicken salad wrap. Maybe I'm just being suckerd in with the "low-fat mayo" part, but I didn't think that sounded too bad. So thanks again!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Well, I am down 1.6 this week. (Gained 1.4 last week, so I guess that's gone now.) Puts me at 196.2. I guess I will be ambitious and say 6.2 for the Christmas challenge. That would be awesome! I'd get me a 60-lb ribbon! But I have a Disneyland/Cali trip coming up, so that could be an issue. But I'm sure gonna try! I'd love to start the new year at 190. That would mean I'd only have 20-30 left to lose most likely! And that doesn't seem like that much when I would have already lost 60 at that point. And I'm just so darn curious to see what 160-170 lbs looks like on me! I didn't know my weight when I was at my smallest adult weight, so I'm not sure precisely what I'm going for yet.