~DISappearing PEEPS~Vol. IV Come Play With Us!!!!!

[dwheatl]

I was down .6 Friday, but I'm sure that's not the case now. We were leading a retreat this weekend, and I was tired, so I ate a lot. Maybe one day I'll teach my brain/hands/mouth that food does not equal sleep. I got in a short hike today before the rain hit. Saw a mountain lion paw print, so I at least hustled a little bit.
Tomorrow is a new day. Anyone want to help me up on the wagon?

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Thank you for the welcome Aaron, and the rest of you peeps too.
Nows theres 2 guys here we can talk football and stuff about monster cars , right?

Been a bad week this week, haven't been able to work out cause I've come down a real bad dose of man-flu, ladies thats like a cold you get only obviously about 10 time worse

Starting to feel human again and hope to get at least 1 possibly 2 workouts in by the end of the week. Not to worry this is a marathon not a sprint.

Monster Trucks are pretty darn cool. I grew up watching Big Foot battling Bear Foot (on TV of course) on Saturday afternoons. Now, when you say football, are you referring to our American football? Or your European football (aka Soccer). Because unfortunately, if you are talking about soccer, it'll be a one-way conversation. I know almost nothing about the sport.

Hope you are feeling better!

I was down .6 Friday, but I'm sure that's not the case now. We were leading a retreat this weekend, and I was tired, so I ate a lot. Maybe one day I'll teach my brain/hands/mouth that food does not equal sleep. I got in a short hike today before the rain hit. Saw a mountain lion paw print, so I at least hustled a little bit.
Tomorrow is a new day. Anyone want to help me up on the wagon?

I have SO been there. It seems for me, whenever I'm away from home, that I completely lose my willpower and forget everything I've learned about healthy eating over the years. If I don't actually tell myself OUTLOUD no, no, no, you don't need to eat that, it'll end up in my mouth. Ugh...

I stepped on the scale last Friday for the first time since returning from my business trip to the UK, and also the first time on the scale since re-re-rejoining the DISappearing Peeps, so no +/- to report this week. But I got my baseline weight of 156 even. I said after my trip that if I weighed anything under 160, that it would be a minor miracle. So I was definitely happy with that number. Well, as happy as I could be weighing 16 pounds more than I did six months ago. But now I know what I have to do. Seven pounds by Easter. 26 pounds by September 8. It won't be easy, but I know what I have to do.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[LittleBoPeep]

I am -0.6 this week. Was sick early in the week, and when my appetite came back, I over-compensated. Dealing with a bad tooth and looks like I need a root canal (going to the endodontist today). Never had one, and I'm hoping it's not as bad as the horror stories I heard from co-workers yesterday.

I hope you all have a good week!

 

[dwheatl]

I'm up .9. There was quite a bit of Valentine candy, birthday cake, etc involved. I don't see things improving in the food dept. this week. I'm turning 50 (right behind you, PD) and we are going to DL. First just DH and me, then my kids, DD's gf, 2 sisters and their DHs, 1 brother and his gf.
I'll try to stay active, and plan on turning over a new leaf for the second half of my century (God willing).

 

[The Eighth Dwarf]

I've lost 3 pounds over the last two weeks, very happy with that.
Had a cold and couldn't work out for a week but have been to the gym
3 times this week and worked my tail off.
My target is now 39 pounds and I've got roughly 27 weeks left till my holidays.
I've been at this around 10 months now and I've lost around 45 Pounds
So far.
It's going to be tight I think my target was ambitious to say the least but I'm going to give it my all.

 

[dgbg100106]

Thanks.. cruise ships don't equal good diets..
But I need to get away..

Ok I am back and I am up 5 pounds.. Hopefully some of it will come off quickly, since it was just over doing it...

But I am back and ready to do some good work..

 

[LittleBoPeep]

Sorry I missed last week... been busy trying to get our house ready to get on the market. Helps in losing a few pounds though! Over the past two weeks, I am -2.6.

Got a lot more to do over the next few weeks... hope to keep on this trend. Hope you all have a fantastic week!

 

[LMO429]

I am down 1.2 pounds this week..down a total of 8.2 pounds since Jan 2nd. So basically I am about a pound a week which I will totally take. The past two weeks I was at some what of a stand still weight loss wise. I started doing weights and the scale was not budging which was so annoying!!!

Sorry I do not post as much. the disboards is still so seriously slow sometimes and its hard to even get on in the first place!

 

[dgbg100106]

I have lost 2 of the pounds that I gained from vacation but overall I am still up 3

 

[The Eighth Dwarf]

I've had a really good 2 weeks, ate better and worked out more.
I'm down 5 pounds over the fortnight . Now 34 pounds to go before Disney .
I couldn't be any happier with my progress.
Still a long way to go but we'll take it one step and 1 pound at a time.

 

[dwheatl]

We got home from DL last Sunday and when I weighed Monday morning, I had not gained any(more) on the trip. By Friday, I was down 1.6. I've been trying to get back on the wagon this week, but it's been iffy (a giant doughnut appeared on my desk. What was I to do?) I think some of the weight came off because of all the walking at DL (we stayed a couple of blocks away, and walked to and from the park twice a day, plus all of the walking in the park). I admit I did use DH's ECV a couple of times, because my pinky toe was really sore. By the time I got home, it was SERIOUSLY infected and spreading along the side of my foot. I'm on two kinds of antibiotics now, which has wreaked havoc with my digestion. So, that + walking = weight loss.
Nonetheless, we had a great time at Disney. There were 11 of us on the weekend. We moved like a herd of turtles, but had time in lines to visit, and had a great dinner in CA Adv. Now if I can just get my head in the game of weight loss!

 

[Wonders10]

Hey Peeps! Where has everyone go? Not that I'm one to talk...I haven't posted in a couple weeks! Weight-wise, I'm about where I was a week after my food poisoning. And my mom, who doesn't see me often, has noticed I've lost weight so that is good. It's Lent for all you Catholics out there and I gave up soda (diet and regular) as well as fast food (if it has a drive thru, I can't eat it. Except for Starbucks because I only get a light coffee of some sort every couple weeks or so). I think its helping and I am doing surprisingly well without any soda. Its been 2 weeks! I do drink crystal light and sparkling water when I want flavor and/or bubbles. I've also made a goal of "healthy things to do" and every morning I pick one out and have to do it that day. For example, do not eat anything chocolate or do your yoga DVD. It makes it a lot easier to get through if I know its only for one day.

Other than that, I've made some pretty big life decisions. The honeymoon is over for the new job I loved so much initially. I do still love my patients but the hours and medicare rules we have to abide by are ridiculous. And my boss is, well, not the best boss I've ever had. Two weekends home in a row also made me realize how much I miss living where I used to live (fort lauderdale area - I'm over an hour north now in a small coastal town). Those thoughts have been lingering since I moved up here almost 4 years ago. So...my lease is up in June and I have decided to move home (until I figure out exactly where I want to live down there), quit my current job and go back to working for the company I worked for when I was an intern/recent grad school grad which is in the schools and private practice speech therapy. I am dreading telling my boss and our other speech therapist but I'm also so excited and happy to be moving back to the area I consider "home". Socially, there are also so many more opportunities for me to meet people and its just more "me" if that makes sense. But thinking about all of this has really started to mess with my head and I am a mess emotionally. So I'm hoping once I tell people at work (next month) I'll feel better.

 

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps! Where has everyone go? Not that I'm one to talk...I haven't posted in a couple weeks! Weight-wise, I'm about where I was a week after my food poisoning. And my mom, who doesn't see me often, has noticed I've lost weight so that is good. It's Lent for all you Catholics out there and I gave up soda (diet and regular) as well as fast food (if it has a drive thru, I can't eat it. Except for Starbucks because I only get a light coffee of some sort every couple weeks or so). I think its helping and I am doing surprisingly well without any soda. Its been 2 weeks! I do drink crystal light and sparkling water when I want flavor and/or bubbles. I've also made a goal of "healthy things to do" and every morning I pick one out and have to do it that day. For example, do not eat anything chocolate or do your yoga DVD. It makes it a lot easier to get through if I know its only for one day.

Other than that, I've made some pretty big life decisions. The honeymoon is over for the new job I loved so much initially. I do still love my patients but the hours and medicare rules we have to abide by are ridiculous. And my boss is, well, not the best boss I've ever had. Two weekends home in a row also made me realize how much I miss living where I used to live (fort lauderdale area - I'm over an hour north now in a small coastal town). Those thoughts have been lingering since I moved up here almost 4 years ago. So...my lease is up in June and I have decided to move home (until I figure out exactly where I want to live down there), quit my current job and go back to working for the company I worked for when I was an intern/recent grad school grad which is in the schools and private practice speech therapy. I am dreading telling my boss and our other speech therapist but I'm also so excited and happy to be moving back to the area I consider "home". Socially, there are also so many more opportunities for me to meet people and its just more "me" if that makes sense. But thinking about all of this has really started to mess with my head and I am a mess emotionally. So I'm hoping once I tell people at work (next month) I'll feel better.

You have to always go with your gut. If you feel like your insides are telling you to move back home then go with that decision. I find when I follow what my gut tells me to do its always right. Dont worry about what other people may think or are affect by your decision you have to do whats best for you

 

[LMO429]

As far as not posting on these boards. I really try but the disboards are just so slow that I shy away from coming around here as much as I use to I find it so aggravating to post. sometimes i cant even get the websites to come up. It's probably because when I go on the computer in high traffic times.

Since Jan 2 I am down 10.2 pounds.

I am currently doing a turbofire/jillian michaels body revolution hybrid. at
home I am also logging my calories in lose it.com

 

[HockeyKat]

Hey Peeps! Where has everyone go? Not that I'm one to talk...I haven't posted in a couple weeks! Weight-wise, I'm about where I was a week after my food poisoning. And my mom, who doesn't see me often, has noticed I've lost weight so that is good. It's Lent for all you Catholics out there and I gave up soda (diet and regular) as well as fast food (if it has a drive thru, I can't eat it. Except for Starbucks because I only get a light coffee of some sort every couple weeks or so). I think its helping and I am doing surprisingly well without any soda. Its been 2 weeks! I do drink crystal light and sparkling water when I want flavor and/or bubbles. I've also made a goal of "healthy things to do" and every morning I pick one out and have to do it that day. For example, do not eat anything chocolate or do your yoga DVD. It makes it a lot easier to get through if I know its only for one day.

Other than that, I've made some pretty big life decisions. The honeymoon is over for the new job I loved so much initially. I do still love my patients but the hours and medicare rules we have to abide by are ridiculous. And my boss is, well, not the best boss I've ever had. Two weekends home in a row also made me realize how much I miss living where I used to live (fort lauderdale area - I'm over an hour north now in a small coastal town). Those thoughts have been lingering since I moved up here almost 4 years ago. So...my lease is up in June and I have decided to move home (until I figure out exactly where I want to live down there), quit my current job and go back to working for the company I worked for when I was an intern/recent grad school grad which is in the schools and private practice speech therapy. I am dreading telling my boss and our other speech therapist but I'm also so excited and happy to be moving back to the area I consider "home". Socially, there are also so many more opportunities for me to meet people and its just more "me" if that makes sense. But thinking about all of this has really started to mess with my head and I am a mess emotionally. So I'm hoping once I tell people at work (next month) I'll feel better.

Shannon, this sounds like the best decision you could make. You gave it a good go (4 years is a while) and it's not right for you. There is no shame in going where it will make you happy, not at all, and you shouldn't feel bad about it.

When you explain it to your current job, they should understand. It isn't them and the job, it's that you miss your town and your family and want to be closer to them. If they don't understand, then they really *really* weren't worth your time in the first place.

Sending a lot of hugs your way.

Disboards is incredibly slow for me as well. Are you on FB?

 

[pixie dust 112]

Shannon ~ definitely go where you are happy. My DH and I moved back home over 20 years ago, after we realized we would work all week and then several weekends we would visit back at home. We lived in Saratoga Springs (the real one not Disney) which is a beautiful place to live, but our hearts were back where we grew up! We figured if this was where we were spoending our free tome it is where we wanted and needed to be!

On another note, I think maybe I;ll just stay fat! I have no motivation to eat healthy and exercise! UGH!

 

[dwheatl]

Shannon - hope you find the right place for you.
PD - You are beautiful just the way you are, but don't forget to keep your health in mind. You know I just lost my mom, but before she died, she spent the last 14 years of her life in a wheelchair and losing her eyesight. All of this was complications due to her weight and inactivity. I try to remember that my attempts to control my eating and to fit in exercise have less to do with cottage cheese thighs and more to do with having energy to one day spend on grandkids, to enjoy retirement with DH, and to relieve my kids of having to care for me. I will never regret the time I spent helping to take care of my mom, but I think we all could have been happier if she had taken better care of herself. (Hope that's not too preachy, just filled with love and a reminder to myself as well).
On that note, I signed up for a challenge on SparkPeople to reign in my sugar consumption. I have been really out of control. I signed up yesterday, and today a kid came in with a Nothing Bundt Cakes marble cake for me. I sent it home with another teacher. We are having a late b-day party for me tomorrow, and I will have a piece of cake then, but again, I'll find others to share it with.

 

[pixie dust 112]

Shannon - hope you find the right place for you.
PD - You are beautiful just the way you are, but don't forget to keep your health in mind. You know I just lost my mom, but before she died, she spent the last 14 years of her life in a wheelchair and losing her eyesight. All of this was complications due to her weight and inactivity. I try to remember that my attempts to control my eating and to fit in exercise have less to do with cottage cheese thighs and more to do with having energy to one day spend on grandkids, to enjoy retirement with DH, and to relieve my kids of having to care for me. I will never regret the time I spent helping to take care of my mom, but I think we all could have been happier if she had taken better care of herself. (Hope that's not too preachy, just filled with love and a reminder to myself as well).
On that note, I signed up for a challenge on SparkPeople to reign in my sugar consumption. I have been really out of control. I signed up yesterday, and today a kid came in with a Nothing Bundt Cakes marble cake for me. I sent it home with another teacher. We are having a late b-day party for me tomorrow, and I will have a piece of cake then, but again, I'll find others to share it with.

Hey wait they owe me!
So Danielle, I came up with a new goal weight last night. I was thinking it would be easier to have a goal of gaining 100 pounds rather than losing 60-70! There you go ruining all my fun again!

I have the Malificient (sp?) that you gave me sitting on a shelf in my office! I am going to put it in my purse and carry it with me everywhere as a reminder of your post to try to keep me in check! You know I you!

 

[dgbg100106]

Shannon ~ definitely go where you are happy. My DH and I moved back home over 20 years ago, after we realized we would work all week and then several weekends we would visit back at home. We lived in Saratoga Springs (the real one not Disney) which is a beautiful place to live, but our hearts were back where we grew up! We figured if this was where we were spoending our free tome it is where we wanted and needed to be!

On another note, I think maybe I;ll just stay fat! I have no motivation to eat healthy and exercise! UGH!

This is me right now...

 

[dwheatl]

Hey wait they owe me!
So Danielle, I came up with a new goal weight last night. I was thinking it would be easier to have a goal of gaining 100 pounds rather than losing 60-70! There you go ruining all my fun again!

I have the Malificient (sp?) that you gave me sitting on a shelf in my office! I am going to put it in my purse and carry it with me everywhere as a reminder of your post to try to keep me in check! You know I you!

This is me right now...

DS' gf tells me the new fitness craze is do SOMEthing! So none of us are perfect, and maybe we won't even lose weight, but we can all take a few steps more than we feel like, eat half a piece of cake instead of the whole thing, or like me today, track your food even on a day when you know you went over your limit. Just don't give up.
And yes, PD, our kids do owe us everything. I just don't want to have to call in that debt.