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

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I'm laughing so hard my sides hurt..........

DH has been using the Wii Fit for 10 days now (just like I have.) He called me into the bedroom where he was holding his pants up. He wiggled a little bit and they were sliding down his hips.... He's lost enough inches that he now needs his belt to keep his pants on. The look on his face was priceless. You know all the effort is worth it when your clothes start sliding off.

 

[dismom9761]

I'm laughing so hard my sides hurt..........

DH has been using the Wii Fit for 10 days now (just like I have.) He called me into the bedroom where he was holding his pants up. He wiggled a little bit and they were sliding down his hips.... He's lost enough inches that he now needs his belt to keep his pants on. The look on his face was priceless. You know all the effort is worth it when your clothes start sliding off.

Wow...I didn't realize that the Wii Fit was that good of a workout. I may have to look into that again..

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Well,today was a day of horrible challenges.I had some classes today where my employer provided food. I ate a WW bagel with a little PB this morning before leaving home.When I got to work there were pastries,etc. I didn't eat any. Then when everyone was snacking later in the morning I drank some orange juice. At lunch there were Subway sandwiches,chips and cookies. I had a tukey with mustard and a Special K chocolate bar that I had with me.

Now I am headed to a birthday party for me and two of my friends. I am taking WW cupcakes and there will be some other healthy options.I just have to stay away from the very tempting bad stuff. I decided to wear "fitting" jeans and shirt to remind myself why I am doing all of this.Hopefully it will work.

 

[Sparkie]

Would it be inappropriate to call you Grandma right now and laugh with you till we all bust a gut?? As long as we promise to hug you through this entire ordeal? And offer booze? Possibly Cheetos?


KIDS! I swear! I completely understand wanting to throttle them one minute and wanting to bail them out the next. GAH!

It's not a reflection of you that they have made their own darling ding bat decisions...WE know YOU rock!

I take 2 bottles of booze and pass the cheetos- extra cheesy!

All you can do is continue to be the best parent you can be, even when the load drags you down. I go to bed many nights crying but at least I am comforted by knowing I've done all I can.

Well, I'm definitely not an attorney, but I am the parent of 3 grown kids, so I think that kinda makes me an authority on kid stupidity. Let's put first things first, Sparkie, you definitely don't sound like some redneck mama to me. More like a normal one, more normal than most people (especially here on the DIS - where everyone has the perfect life) are willing to admit. It's amazing how kids can be so freakin' stupid sometimes. How in God's name did we all manage to become adults?

Somehow you'll get through it, and so will your kids. There is only so much you can do for them and then they have to take responsibility for themselves. It will all work out in the end. Just breathe deep and come vent to us. We have broad shoulders and can support you when you need it.

My prayer for me: Oh God please don't let my son be half the rebel I was! Calgon take me away. Now I understand why my Dad refered to the mental hospital as the "country club he hoped to join!".

Sparkie,

We're here for you, we're praying for you, and not one of us judges you. I just wish I could send you one of these:

Sparkie -

oh, sparkie! .

Thanks for all the hugs and heartfelt friendship.

We drove to Memphis last night and bonded him out. He was actually in Colliersville... Punkin may know this town.... kinda like Mayberry.... with an over the top law enforcement..... Not that I am putting them down, they were just doing their job, but there sure was alot of them for such a small town.

We got there about 1 hour before he was going to be transferred to the county jail. Earlier we had spoken with a bondsman and he told us that we did not want him to go to county..... All total he was locked up about 35 hours. He was white as piece of paper, looked like he might throw up and was scared to death when we got him..... I hope that fear will stay with him and remind him not to be stupid.

Still dont know what the end result will be. He has to go before the judge on Thursday. He was charged with petty theft and 2 counts of simple assault. He and some friends (if you can call them that) were in Hobby Lobby and they were taking price tags off other stuff and putting it on cans of spray paint and were going to try and buy it at a lower price when the store security and the manager approached them and told them that they were in trouble for shoplifting... the kids all ran, my DS fell and was tackled by the security and in the process kicked one of the guards and tried to push one of them off of him.. thus the 2 counts of simple assault..... the theft- apparently even though they did not try to leave the store with anything what they were doing was still considered theft.....

So here is the problem. DS heard from somebody that the maximum penalty is 11 months in jail or probation. Even if he gets probation he wouldnt be allowed to leave the state of TN without the approval of the court. So I spoke to an attorney that my friend knew today but he couldnt help us because he is not liscensed to practice in TN. But he suggested that I try to find and attorney in the Memphis area that is familiar with that particular municipal court and the judge so he can try and negotiate things for us. The time before when he did the same thing and got into trouble here at home, they made him pay fines and were going to put him on probation but since he was able to pay his fines in full that day they did not put him on probation. He also had to pay restitution to the business and attend a class. He also got youthful offender so that one doesnt show up on his record or so the attorney told me at the time.

So we will see.

I just want you all to know how much I appreciate the way when one of us falls- be it from personal trauma or cheeto overload- that the group reaches out to pull that person back up again.

 

[Pakey]

Good afternoon peeps.

Sparkie, glad you were able to get son home safe and sound. I'm sending you all of the pixie dust I have that he has learned his lesson.


I've been shopping all day. Geesh am I out of shape, my legs hurt from all of that walking (not from the money spending part).

The last thing I bought was a Jillian Shred workout tape that I'm going to start today. That's it. My jeans were so tight walking in the mall that I thought I might pass out. I'm already thinking of that 7 hour flight in 2 weeks, sitting in that small airplane seat with those tight pants on. If I could just lose 2-3 pounds, I might be able to get by without buying another vacation wardrobe.

Wish me luck.

 

[the Fidge]

I'm laughing so hard my sides hurt..........

DH has been using the Wii Fit for 10 days now (just like I have.) He called me into the bedroom where he was holding his pants up. He wiggled a little bit and they were sliding down his hips.... He's lost enough inches that he now needs his belt to keep his pants on. The look on his face was priceless. You know all the effort is worth it when your clothes start sliding off.

Oh dear lady please do tell, I was under the impression that it was more for toning and not weight loss. I am pooh size and had been considering the fit please tell me more if you don't mind. Just got DS Wii this year, I know you are all thinking what a rotten mother I am since I hadn't run out and bought it the day it came out . I prefer to wait after hearing how many Mom's got burned by the PS3.

Anyone have any feedback about the fit?? Thanks all

 

[UtahMama]

I'm laughing so hard my sides hurt..........

DH has been using the Wii Fit for 10 days now (just like I have.) He called me into the bedroom where he was holding his pants up. He wiggled a little bit and they were sliding down his hips.... He's lost enough inches that he now needs his belt to keep his pants on. The look on his face was priceless. You know all the effort is worth it when your clothes start sliding off.

Know what? MEN SUCK! (Except our Aaron )

Wow...I didn't realize that the Wii Fit was that good of a workout. I may have to look into that again..

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Well,today was a day of horrible challenges.I had some classes today where my employer provided food. I ate a WW bagel with a little PB this morning before leaving home.When I got to work there were pastries,etc. I didn't eat any. Then when everyone was snacking later in the morning I drank some orange juice. At lunch there were Subway sandwiches,chips and cookies. I had a tukey with mustard and a Special K chocolate bar that I had with me.

Now I am headed to a birthday party for me and two of my friends. I am taking WW cupcakes and there will be some other healthy options.I just have to stay away from the very tempting bad stuff. I decided to wear "fitting" jeans and shirt to remind myself why I am doing all of this.Hopefully it will work.

Birthday cake too? YOU are a saint. NOOO way I could pass up cake.

I take 2 bottles of booze and pass the cheetos- extra cheesy!

Thanks for all the hugs and heartfelt friendship.

We drove to Memphis last night and bonded him out. He was actually in Colliersville... Punkin may know this town.... kinda like Mayberry.... with an over the top law enforcement..... Not that I am putting them down, they were just doing their job, but there sure was alot of them for such a small town.

We got there about 1 hour before he was going to be transferred to the county jail. Earlier we had spoken with a bondsman and he told us that we did not want him to go to county..... All total he was locked up about 35 hours. He was white as piece of paper, looked like he might throw up and was scared to death when we got him..... I hope that fear will stay with him and remind him not to be stupid.

Still dont know what the end result will be. He has to go before the judge on Thursday. He was charged with petty theft and 2 counts of simple assault. He and some friends (if you can call them that) were in Hobby Lobby and they were taking price tags off other stuff and putting it on cans of spray paint and were going to try and buy it at a lower price when the store security and the manager approached them and told them that they were in trouble for shoplifting... the kids all ran, my DS fell and was tackled by the security and in the process kicked one of the guards and tried to push one of them off of him.. thus the 2 counts of simple assault..... the theft- apparently even though they did not try to leave the store with anything what they were doing was still considered theft.....

So here is the problem. DS heard from somebody that the maximum penalty is 11 months in jail or probation. Even if he gets probation he wouldnt be allowed to leave the state of TN without the approval of the court. So I spoke to an attorney that my friend knew today but he couldnt help us because he is not liscensed to practice in TN. But he suggested that I try to find and attorney in the Memphis area that is familiar with that particular municipal court and the judge so he can try and negotiate things for us. The time before when he did the same thing and got into trouble here at home, they made him pay fines and were going to put him on probation but since he was able to pay his fines in full that day they did not put him on probation. He also had to pay restitution to the business and attend a class. He also got youthful offender so that one doesnt show up on his record or so the attorney told me at the time.

So we will see.

I just want you all to know how much I appreciate the way when one of us falls- be it from personal trauma or cheeto overload- that the group reaches out to pull that person back up again.

I actually love the look and feel of Colliersville. It's Mayberry meets yuppy. Quaint and cute like I like...but that's beside the point.

Some day you are going to laugh about the insanity of being tackled in a Hobby Lobby...I promise!

Passing you the Cheetos and hooch...

Sparkie, glad you were able to get son home safe and sound. I'm sending you all of the pixie dust I have that he has learned his lesson.


I've been shopping all day. Geesh am I out of shape, my legs hurt from all of that walking (not from the money spending part).

The last thing I bought was a Jillian Shred workout tape that I'm going to start today. That's it. My jeans were so tight walking in the mall that I thought I might pass out. I'm already thinking of that 7 hour flight in 2 weeks, sitting in that small airplane seat with those tight pants on. If I could just lose 2-3 pounds, I might be able to get by without buying another vacation wardrobe.

Wish me luck.

Good Luck!
I used to envision a friction fire starting from my poor thighs rubbing! I hope your shopping muscles aren't sore!

Oh dear lady please do tell, I was under the impression that it was more for toning and not weight loss. I am pooh size and had been considering the fit please tell me more if you don't mind. Just got DS Wii this year, I know you are all thinking what a rotten mother I am since I hadn't run out and bought it the day it came out . I prefer to wait after hearing how many Mom's got burned by the PS3.

Anyone have any feedback about the fit?? Thanks all

I completely bust a gut every time I see "pooh size" My ring tone used to be "Rumbly in my Tumbly" (I swear!)


Sooooo, whilst my family went sledding, I went and got some serious hi-lights and low-lights (dark brown) put in my hair!!! I feel fabulous! I just hope to lose this stupid weight once and for all! My scale says I have 29 more pounds till my programmed goal weight. UGH. If I can lose 4-5 pounds a month, this should be easy-peazy-kegels-squeezy!!!!! I need to FOCUS!


I can't figure out how to resize photos, but I did manage to post pictures on FaceBook of my new hair and the ones of the kids sledding. My kids look like orphans!

 

[LMO429]

UtahMama! Your new highlights are smoking hot!!!!!

 

[LMO429]

This is a 1st, my husband and I stayed in for 2 weekends in a ROW!!!!....We were going to go out tonight but our friends bailed on us because of the snow!...I'll take it it was another opportunity to stay in another weekend and eat right...we did order pizza for dinner but I only had one and a half slices with a salad!! only half of my bonus points anyway.

 

[the Fidge]

So I am ovewhelmed with all the "quick start" diets out there. I am hoping to do something to get me kick started you know....any successful ones you all can suggest??

Come ON now, I need inspiration Hubby is in the LR crunching away on chips watching the game

UMI did do a exercise video, its the Pooh up down, touch the ground in the mood for food! Not one I would suggest, as Pooh said: I improve my appetite when I exercise!

 

[LMO429]

So I am ovewhelmed with all the "quick start" diets out there. I am hoping to do something to get me kick started you know....any successful ones you all can suggest??

Come ON now, I need inspiration Hubby is in the LR crunching away on chips watching the game

UMI did do a exercise video, its the Pooh up down, touch the ground in the mood for food! Not one I would suggest, as Pooh said: I improve my appetite when I exercise!

I like weight watchers....also eat clean and drink ALOT of water. and write everything down

 

[dwheatl]

I can't figure out how to resize photos, but I did manage to post pictures on FaceBook of my new hair and the ones of the kids sledding. My kids look like orphans!

Still can't find a way to PM you so we can be FB friends. I wanna see the pictures!

This is a 1st, my husband and I stayed in for 2 weekends in a ROW!!!!....We were going to go out tonight but our friends bailed on us because of the snow!...I'll take it it was another opportunity to stay in another weekend and eat right...we did order pizza for dinner but I only had one and a half slices with a salad!! only half of my bonus points anyway.

I'm all for staying in. It's not even that cold here, but I have a cold, and just want to bundle up. I think we're going to watch something we Tivo'd or one of the DVDs we got for Christmas.

 

[the Fidge]

I like weight watchers....also eat clean and drink ALOT of water. and write everything down

I have heard mention of a eat clean diet, do you have any knowledge about that?? So out of loop I have had my head in flour and chocolate just way too long!

 

[punkin413]

I'm laughing so hard my sides hurt..........

DH has been using the Wii Fit for 10 days now (just like I have.) He called me into the bedroom where he was holding his pants up. He wiggled a little bit and they were sliding down his hips.... He's lost enough inches that he now needs his belt to keep his pants on. The look on his face was priceless. You know all the effort is worth it when your clothes start sliding off.

good for your hubby!

Well,today was a day of horrible challenges.

sounds like you overcame all of them! AWESOME!

the kids all ran, my DS fell and was tackled by the security and in the process kicked one of the guards and tried to push one of them off of him.. thus the 2 counts of simple assault

i'm not trying to scare you but i just wanted to give you a head's up - if the "security" person was a police officer then they could turn that charge into obstruction (at least in georgia they can). but if it's just a security person i don't think they can do that. i just wanted you to be aware.

i would definitely talk to an attorney that's in that area. it's sad but it really is who you know, not what you know, most of the time anyway.

i'm not familiar with that town. if it's near memphis that means it's in west tennessee and i'm more familiar with middle and east tennessee. i'm glad you got him out before he was transferred. i hope he learned his lesson!

This is a 1st, my husband and I stayed in for 2 weekends in a ROW!!!!

i love staying in more than anything. i guess i'm boring but i'm just so comfy at home and when i go anywhere i have fun but i long to be home after a few hours!

I like weight watchers....also eat clean and drink ALOT of water. and write everything down

i second eating clean and drinking water and writing everything down. eating clean means not eating a lot of processed foods and not using a lot of salt, sugar, etc. lots of fresh fruits and veggies, things like that. water is KEY! oh, and i recommend the goal weight x 12 = calorie intake per day. that works for me.

 

[LMO429]

Dawn what is that goal weight calculation again? I think it winds up being to about the same as doing weight watchers but I like it!

I'm slowly and starting to get more energy and actually looking forward to my workouts again! I really don't know what got into me a couple of months ago I think having bronchitis for over a month did me in..anyway no more excuses

 

[the Fidge]

Hey Thanks Punkin! Thanks for the clarification! Will take those helps.

Happy Sunday, may I say outloud.....

GO BIG BLUE!!!!!

 

[punkin413]

Dawn what is that goal weight calculation again? I think it winds up being to about the same as doing weight watchers but I like it!

it's goal weight x 12 = calorie intake per day. for example, my goal weight is 130. so that x 12 is 1560. i try to keep my cals around 1500 a day.

 

[Wonders10]

Hey Peeps,

Had a small slip up yesterday. Too much eating out. But just got back from publix and my fridge looks ridiculously healthy now.

Yesterday my mom came up and went house-hunting with me.

And I made an offer! It is, sadly, a short sale, but it is only 3 years old, corian counter tops, upgraded appliances. Only 2 bedrooms, but they are on opposite ends of the house and both have full baths, fenced in yard and pool. And screenied in patio. 2 car garage. In the cutest neighborhood. Like Disney's celebration. Send PD that it is one of the "easy" short sales and the bank cooperates with me!

Hope everyone has a great day...I'm off to plan my meals for the week!

 

[dwheatl]

Yesterday my mom came up and went house-hunting with me.

And I made an offer! It is, sadly, a short sale, but it is only 3 years old, corian counter tops, upgraded appliances. Only 2 bedrooms, but they are on opposite ends of the house and both have full baths, fenced in yard and pool. And screenied in patio. 2 car garage. In the cutest neighborhood. Like Disney's celebration. Send PD that it is one of the "easy" short sales and the bank cooperates with me!

That sounds great! And 2 bedrooms - a place for me to come visit!

 

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I'm already thinking of that 7 hour flight in 2 weeks, sitting in that small airplane seat with those tight pants on. If I could just lose 2-3 pounds, I might be able to get by without buying another vacation wardrobe.

Wish me luck.

I always wear yoga pants whenever we fly. I take an extra pair of pants with me to change into so I don't look sloppy when we get off the plane but I will ride comfortably.

Good luck! I know you can do it!

Oh dear lady please do tell, I was under the impression that it was more for toning and not weight loss. I am pooh size and had been considering the fit please tell me more if you don't mind. Just got DS Wii this year, I know you are all thinking what a rotten mother I am since I hadn't run out and bought it the day it came out . I prefer to wait after hearing how many Mom's got burned by the PS3.

Anyone have any feedback about the fit?? Thanks all

If you are diligent about using it, it does help with weight loss as well as toning. There are yoga, strength training, aerobic exercises and balance games included. DH runs and boxes for the aerobic part and I do mainly the hula hoop and the step routine (although I've already posted how well that goes some days.......) We both do the yoga and strength exercises. They are coordinated so you can work specific muscle groups. I was really excited about it's release because the video game guides all had articles about how well the program worked for fitness and it got good reviews. There is also a new Jillian Michaels fitness program for the Wii. I don't know if it works with the balance board or not.

Amy~ WTG yesterday!! I know how hard it can be to turn down and walk away from tempting treats. I takes a bit of planning and a ton of will power.

Sparkie~ Sorry to hear abut your son. Sometimes kids will be kids, no matter how well their upbringing. They think they are inviincable and know everything. It will follow him but hopefully he'll learn from the expereince.

Wendy~ I love when I get my hair done. I feel so beautiful. I'm not overly jealous of DH's success. I have been before but now I'm proud of him. He's working hard and watching what he's eating. He deserves to be successful. I used to get jealous because it seemed like he wasn't doing much and saw results but I see how much he is working for it now. (Another tiny little attitude change that brings me more happiness!!)

I did pretty well yesterday. I decided I was going to have one meal a week where I didn't count points. I don't dip into my AP (action points earned for activity) or my flex points during the week so It won't hurt as long as it's only one meal. I had Mexican since DH was craving it. I ate chips, salsa and guacamole. We shared a huge platter of fajitas; I ate the veggies and a bit of chicken and shrimp. We brought home about half the platter. Our Sat night outing with friends is usually a food fest but I brought myself a few small snacks and truned down almost all the junk food. I looked at the labels of the snacks everyone else was eating. There were 10g of fat and almost no fiber in them. I finally caved and had a handful of cheese popcorn but that was it. I calculated the points on it too.

Make it a good week Peeps!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

i love staying in more than anything. i guess i'm boring but i'm just so comfy at home and when i go anywhere i have fun but i long to be home after a few hours!

Im exactly the same. Im a real homebody!

Hey Peeps,

Had a small slip up yesterday. Too much eating out. But just got back from publix and my fridge looks ridiculously healthy now.

Yesterday my mom came up and went house-hunting with me.

And I made an offer! It is, sadly, a short sale, but it is only 3 years old, corian counter tops, upgraded appliances. Only 2 bedrooms, but they are on opposite ends of the house and both have full baths, fenced in yard and pool. And screenied in patio. 2 car garage. In the cutest neighborhood. Like Disney's celebration. Send PD that it is one of the "easy" short sales and the bank cooperates with me!

Hope everyone has a great day...I'm off to plan my meals for the week!

Everything that can be crossed is crossed for you Shannon! Good Luck with the house!