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

[lovealldisney]

Summer!!! I am so not ready for shorts. Not to mention bathing suits.

Wendy! Long time no see!! I am looking forward to shorts!! None of mine fit!! Need to do some serious shopping!!

Hi everyone! I’m still here just not posting very often since I haven’t been very peepish lately. Every Monday, I start out with the best of intentions only to get so stressed or anxious throughout the day that I eat something bad or stop somewhere for takeout dinner by the end of the day. How pathetic is that? Not even making it through one day? I have said this before but I do have some things happening/coming up that I’m hoping will motivate me enough to stay on track for more than a day. They are:

*Recently went on a cruise and hated every picture (that I would allow to be taken) of myself. Even just the head shots looked gross.
*My clothes that normally fit just fine, are beginning to get a little snug
*I will be visiting family in June that I have not seen in many years and I have gained a good chunk of weight since seeing them
*Another cruise in July – this time with a friend. I don’t want to look and feel like I did on the cruise I was just on a few weeks ago.

I’ve already made a meal plan for every meal and every day this week, along with snacks and realistic exercise goals for each day. You know what else I’ve noticed about myself? Actually I realized it awhile ago but just now sharing. I’m afraid to be hungry. Even if I’m not super hungry now, for instance, I’ll still eat a full meal or something just so that I won’t be hungry later. Does that make sense?

Total sense! I'm a grazer I nibble all day so I won't get hungry, maybe try that? I like to snack on frosted wheat squares, fruit cups, popcorn, fat free pudding, these are all things I have in my desk and can pack and take with me. Try having some of these things in your car or with you in your purse.

I didn't get the school job in Celebration. I sort of had a gut feeling, even right after the interview, for some reason, so I thought I had prepared myself for the rejection, but I was really upset about it. I think I was just looking for a reason to move to the Orlando area, more than the actual school. I did leave a message with the person who originally looked at my resume and set up my interview with celebration - told her I'd be interested in hearing what positions are available at other schools up there, but that was Friday so I haven't heard anything from her. I've looked south too but there doesn't seem to be much that I would leave my current job for. It's so frustrating - I really do like my current job and my school but not jazzed about the area I'm living socially. It is so hard to meet people and most of the people here are married with kids, 35/40+ or retired senior citizens.

Bummer about the job You'll find something. Don't give up!
Anyway, I’m heading to Disney next weekend. I have 2 extra park days on my ticket and a ton of disney dollars so I booked Pop Century for 2 nights just to get away and use it up. It isn’t actually costing me very much. Including Winston (my dog) hotel for 2 nights, it’s probably only costing me $60 or so, plus food which I tend to eat out on the weekends anyway.

Have fun!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! UTAHMAMA, glad to see you on the boards! Hope you will post more often.

I agree! We need to kick this thread up a knotch! :rotfl:

I can't stomach eggs lately. What do all the peeps eat for breakfast? I need new ideas!

I am on a kick right now with frosted wheat squares. Those keep me full till mid morning then I may have a low fat cereal bar. Or a piece of fruit or yogurt.

 

[UtahMama]

NEITHER AM I!!!!!!!!

that is why I am putting the working out in over drive. I lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks doing the insanity workouts! they are ridiculously hard but I have no choice right now.

Im going to the gym 4-6 times a week. If I don't puke or faint, I'm not done (I'm kidding on that part, kind of). I want to add the yoga/pilates class on the weekend.

Hi everyone! I’m still here just not posting very often since I haven’t been very peepish lately. Every Monday, I start out with the best of intentions only to get so stressed or anxious throughout the day that I eat something bad or stop somewhere for takeout dinner by the end of the day. How pathetic is that? Not even making it through one day?

Not pathetic. I do that sometimes too. ALL motivated and gung-ho....only to slip back little by little. My kiss of death is letting myself get over-hungry causing me to grab "easy" food. I try not buy crap, but I can ruin healthy food by adding cheese

I have said this before but I do have some things happening/coming up that I’m hoping will motivate me enough to stay on track for more than a day. They are:

*Recently went on a cruise and hated every picture (that I would allow to be taken) of myself. Even just the head shots looked gross.
*My clothes that normally fit just fine, are beginning to get a little snug
*I will be visiting family in June that I have not seen in many years and I have gained a good chunk of weight since seeing them
*Another cruise in July – this time with a friend. I don’t want to look and feel like I did on the cruise I was just on a few weeks ago.

I’ve already made a meal plan for every meal and every day this week, along with snacks and realistic exercise goals for each day. You know what else I’ve noticed about myself? Actually I realized it awhile ago but just now sharing. I’m afraid to be hungry. Even if I’m not super hungry now, for instance, I’ll still eat a full meal or something just so that I won’t be hungry later. Does that make sense?

total sense. I have taken to fuji apples to get me to the next meal

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! UTAHMAMA, glad to see you on the boards! Hope you will post more often.

Thanks!

I can't stomach eggs lately. What do all the peeps eat for breakfast? I need new ideas!

Have you tried cottage cheese pancakes?
Trust me they are very filling and taste carby and "bad". My kids actually love them!

In a blender:

1 C. uncooked whole grain oatmeal (not instant)
6 egg whites (or use carton egg whites to equal 6 egg whites)
1 C. low fat or fat free cottage cheese
1/4 t. vanilla
1/2 t. cinnamon
2-4 pkts of Equal or Slenda

I blend the oatmeal first to make into a oat flour but it works without doing this step. Blend till like pancake batter. Heat skillet on medium heat and spray it with Pam. Pour pancake batter onto skillet about 1/4-1/2 C. They take longer to cook than regular pancakes. I top mine with "spray butter" ( I call S'not Butter) and sugar free apricot jam or sugar free maple syrup.



I also do oatmeal with flax meal and wheat germ (remember colon blow?)

sometimes it's just a bowl of cottage cheese and a banana


I was on a crash/crazy diet recently that was NO breakfast. It's HcG and it's very temporary. I went from 189-171 losing 1 pound per day on it. It works but it requires high motivation. Knowing it's temporary got me through the day. I restart that in 4 weeks.

Breakfast is coffee.

snacks are either apples or strawberries or oranges

Lunch and dinner are some kind of meat (chicken or fish or bison) and certain veggies.

...For a grand total of 500 calories (I went to bed HUNGRY so I saved an apple for bedtime)

I'm between phases so I'm doing the low carb (veggies and oatmeal are ) and lean protein and good-for-me everything. Being on closer to 1600-1800 calories makes it possible to do harder workouts. I love weights and cardio machines. My main nemesis is my saddle bags and outer bummocks. My upper body and abs are easy to tone. My lower pear region is freaking HARD to get a handle on.

 

[Wonders10]

I can't stomach eggs lately. What do all the peeps eat for breakfast? I need new ideas!

I hear ya. I can usually go 5 days with eggs for breakfast, but then I'm done for awhile. I typically eat breakfast at work and make things to eat on the go. Sometimes I eat a chocolate vitamuffin top plus string cheese and fruit. or sometimes cheese or fruit plus a fiber one pop tart type thing. Down here, we also have these "alterna" bagels. They are sort of low carb but they are also only 1 point on WW. That with WW cream cheese plus a piece of fruit.

 

[UtahMama]

Ack, I posted a recipe that includes eggs...but the end result isn't very eggy.

I want a big bowl of mixed berries or melons since the weather is getting warmer.

 

[LMO429]

Im going to the gym 4-6 times a week. If I don't puke or faint, I'm not done (I'm kidding on that part, kind of). I want to add the yoga/pilates class on the weekend.







Have you tried cottage cheese pancakes?
Trust me they are very filling and taste carby and "bad". My kids actually love them!

In a blender:

1 C. uncooked whole grain oatmeal (not instant)
6 egg whites (or use carton egg whites to equal 6 egg whites)
1 C. low fat or fat free cottage cheese
1/4 t. vanilla
1/2 t. cinnamon
2-4 pkts of Equal or Slenda

I blend the oatmeal first to make into a oat flour but it works without doing this step. Blend till like pancake batter. Heat skillet on medium heat and spray it with Pam. Pour pancake batter onto skillet about 1/4-1/2 C. They take longer to cook than regular pancakes. I top mine with "spray butter" ( I call S'not Butter) and sugar free apricot jam or sugar free maple syrup.



I also do oatmeal with flax meal and wheat germ (remember colon blow?)

sometimes it's just a bowl of cottage cheese and a banana


I was on a crash/crazy diet recently that was NO breakfast. It's HcG and it's very temporary. I went from 189-171 losing 1 pound per day on it. It works but it requires high motivation. Knowing it's temporary got me through the day. I restart that in 4 weeks.

Breakfast is coffee.

snacks are either apples or strawberries or oranges

Lunch and dinner are some kind of meat (chicken or fish or bison) and certain veggies.

...For a grand total of 500 calories (I went to bed HUNGRY so I saved an apple for bedtime)

I'm between phases so I'm doing the low carb (veggies and oatmeal are ) and lean protein and good-for-me everything. Being on closer to 1600-1800 calories makes it possible to do harder workouts. I love weights and cardio machines. My main nemesis is my saddle bags and outer bummocks. My upper body and abs are easy to tone. My lower pear region is freaking HARD to get a handle on.

Thank you for the recipe I am going to try it! I can eat eggs in things I just cant stomach eating scrambled or an omelet. I want to gag on myself

OMgoodness god bless you 500 calories a day!!

If your nemesis is saddle bages/buttocks...you have to have to have to try TRACY ANDERSON's mat DVD it WILL change your body..(you have to do cardio with it as well)

http://www.amazon.com/Tracy-Anderso...ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1272298393&sr=8-1

 

[lovealldisney]

if your nemesis is saddle bages/buttocks...you have to have to have to try tracy anderson's mat dvd it will change your body..(you have to do cardio with it as well)

http://www.amazon.com/tracy-anderson...2298393&sr=8-1 [/quot

I looked at the web site is this strickly a mat routine? I am looking for something for toning. Since I had my knee injury I can't do much as far as jumping or running in place type of thing anymore.

In a blender:

1 C. uncooked whole grain oatmeal (not instant)
6 egg whites (or use carton egg whites to equal 6 egg whites)
1 C. low fat or fat free cottage cheese
1/4 t. vanilla
1/2 t. cinnamon
2-4 pkts of Equal or Slenda

This sounds yummy I have been looking for something different for breakfast. Will the batter last a day or two or must you use it all? What is the serving size and calorie count and fiber? (need this for WW)

 

[LMO429]

I looked at the web site is this strickly a mat routine? I am looking for something for toning. Since I had my knee injury I can't do much as far as jumping or running in place type of thing anymore.





This sounds yummy I have been looking for something different for breakfast. Will the batter last a day or two or must you use it all? What is the serving size and calorie count and fiber? (need this for WW)

It is strictly a mat routine. no jumping at all whatsoever.

here is a short clip to show you the kind of moves she does.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaen9inltRE

 

[HockeyKat]

WENDY!!! Glad to see you back.

Shannon, not pathetic. Not at all. This isn't the naturally skinny thread!! We all struggle daily, at least I know I sure do.


Pancakes sound good... wonder if you could add crushed fiber one? I use HeartSmart Bisquick for pancakes, and usually add some crushed fiber cereal (Trader Joe's brand) and blueberries. Not lowcarb-friendly though.

This diet... tell me more? I could use a jumpstart. I am down in the 180s again but have had some trouble with motivation in March/April.

I tried Pilates for the first time 2 weeks ago. I actually really like it. I have tried yoga in the past but I am just not "zen" enough for, I don't think.

My workout schedule is a 5K 2-3 times a week (trying to get to running the whole thing, at 2 min walk/2 min run intervals right now and a 37:20 time), hockey game once a week, hockey skills class/pickup (2 hours total) once a week, and Pilates 1-2 times a week. I am considering doing another half marathon in Nov, which would mean I start training for that again in late May/early June.


Thighs/bottom is not my issue. I am top-heavy, esp abs and arms. Apple all the way.

 

[UtahMama]

Thank you for the recipe I am going to try it! I can eat eggs in things I just cant stomach eating scrambled or an omelet. I want to gag on myself

OMgoodness god bless you 500 calories a day!!

If your nemesis is saddle bages/buttocks...you have to have to have to try TRACY ANDERSON's mat DVD it WILL change your body..(you have to do cardio with it as well)

http://www.amazon.com/Tracy-Anderso...ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1272298393&sr=8-1

Great link! Even the critical reviews were favorable. I'm going to the library today and will see if I can reserve a copy. I have a mat and hand weights. I need a challenge so it looks fun!

I made hawaiian chicken thighs in the crockpot yesterday. That along with leftover broccoli was my lunch. I went to the gym un-fueled other than the one egg and ezekial (sp) bread I had for breakfast several hours ago. I wish I would THINK before going to the gym...and after care (protein, hydration). I need to hunker down and focus more. Hard to do with school and kids. Room for improvement I'm thinking.

I also have been wanting to know if anyone has any experience doing the Body For Life (by Bill Phillips)? I had some fit and healthy nurse aquaintances SWEAR by it. Upon careful looking, I see a few of my trigger foods like tortillas and regular pita pockets, bread etc. in the menus. I want to avoid those during weight LOSS and incorporate them back when maintaining. the body does need carbohydrates, though. Hard for me not to go hog wild! Oatmeal, quinoa (grain), and sweet potatoes offer more nutrition than bread, tortillas etc.

Baby steps. Healthy habits. Positive and uplifting support. Planning ahead. Avoiding known pitfalls. I can do this! We can do this!

Kumbaya Moment!!!

 

[LMO429]

The video is awesome I lost an inch in my hips in less than 3 weeks doing it and an inch off my inner thighs as well. My arms have definition I have never seen before, its an awesome workout. You just have to get use to it tracy instruction is not the best, in the beginning that annoyed me but i have to admit now i like that she doesnt do the typical hooting and hollering and couting down that most exercise dvds seem to do. I know the dvd pretty much by heart. now i do cardio (insanity right now) and then if i have the energy i put the dvd in my laptop and watch wendy williams while i do it..HOW YOU DOIN!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[UtahMama]

This sounds yummy I have been looking for something different for breakfast. Will the batter last a day or two or must you use it all? What is the serving size and calorie count and fiber? (need this for WW)

I don't know the nutritional info. I guess you could add up the points of oatmeal, egg whites, cottage cheese? This makes 2 HUUUUGE pancakes (for 2 hearty servings) or 4 kid size ones. I have always just made two biggies. One for now and one to freeze to eat another day. The batter would probably be fine if you made it the night before.

WENDY!!! Glad to see you back.



Pancakes sound good... wonder if you could add crushed fiber one? I use HeartSmart Bisquick for pancakes, and usually add some crushed fiber cereal (Trader Joe's brand) and blueberries. Not lowcarb-friendly though.

This diet... tell me more? I could use a jumpstart. I am down in the 180s again but have had some trouble with motivation in March/April.

I tried Pilates for the first time 2 weeks ago. I actually really like it. I have tried yoga in the past but I am just not "zen" enough for, I don't think.

My workout schedule is a 5K 2-3 times a week (trying to get to running the whole thing, at 2 min walk/2 min run intervals right now and a 37:20 time), hockey game once a week, hockey skills class/pickup (2 hours total) once a week, and Pilates 1-2 times a week. I am considering doing another half marathon in Nov, which would mean I start training for that again in late May/early June.


Thighs/bottom is not my issue. I am top-heavy, esp abs and arms. Apple all the way.

Google HcG diet. It is available in sublingual drops or injections. There seems to be clinics popping up everywhere or you can buy the stuff online or in health food stores. It's drastic and skeptics claim you will lose wt. without the HcG (true) and just follow a strict low calorie starvation (basically) diet, but, I swear, it does work. After it kicks in, after about 4-5 days, I felt great and the weight did fall off. Its just that it's in phases 43 days ON then about 4 weeks off, etc.

Hello apple! I'm Pear!

 

[UtahMama]

The video is awesome I lost an inch in my hips in less than 3 weeks doing it and an inch off my inner thighs as well. My arms have definition I have never seen before, its an awesome workout. You just have to get use to it tracy instruction is not the best, in the beginning that annoyed me but i have to admit now i like that she doesnt do the typical hooting and hollering and couting down that most exercise dvds seem to do. I know the dvd pretty much by heart. now i do cardio (insanity right now) and then if i have the energy i put the dvd in my laptop and watch wendy williams while i do it..HOW YOU DOIN!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW!!!!

The plus side of the less/non talking on a DVD, the better after you've done the workout over and over. I hate hearing the same witty jokes and advice.

 

[mousehouselover]

43 straight days of only eating 500 calories??!?!?! You're a stronger woman than I am. I'd go nuts. Glad to see you back!

 

[lovealldisney]

Good Morning Peeps! Hope everyone has a great day.

Wendy how are your beautiful children doing? They have to be getting soooo big by now! My son turned 17 yesterday. I can't believe he's that old already. How is school going for you?

 

[LMO429]

Now that the weather is getting nicer it seems so much easier to stick with my diet. If I get hungry I just throw some chicken on the bbq and some salad and ta-da! healthy meal

I was doing weight watchers but now I am following the body bugg plan. I did like weight watchers however it would be like 4pm and I almost had all my points ( i get 20) and i was starving and I couldnt figure out why. when I did the body bugg granted I had my alloted points for the day but I only ate 1000 calories. Right now I am eating 1500 calories a day, making sure I burn 2250 calories a day to create a 750 calorie a day deficit. So i lose about a pound to a pound an a half a week.

 

[HockeyKat]

L, that BodyBugg thing sounds like it would be a good investment. I might need to look into it!!

If/when you figure out the calorie count/nutritional info on the pancakes, please post!!


I looked into the HcG thing, and unless Mr Kat or I were fixed, I would be way too worried about getting pregnant. No offense to those of us who might be lurking and expecting!!

I had really good results in Jan/Feb when I was training for the half, lost 25 lbs. So, I signed up with a friend for another one, in November. Having that goal will hopefully help me kick at least a few more lbs off.


So glad that this thread is up and running again!!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Just popping in to say we had our ultrasound today, and it's a boy! I'll be back later to catch up. I have to get to bed now. Night Peeps!

 

[lovealldisney]

Just popping in to say we had our ultrasound today, and it's a boy! I'll be back later to catch up. I have to get to bed now. Night Peeps!

Congrats on having a boy!! So happy for you! Enjoy every moment!

 

[LMO429]

Just popping in to say we had our ultrasound today, and it's a boy! I'll be back later to catch up. I have to get to bed now. Night Peeps!

That is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[punkin413]

Just popping in to say we had our ultrasound today, and it's a boy! I'll be back later to catch up. I have to get to bed now. Night Peeps!

congrats, lynda!!!! i came here to check and see if you had posted anything. i checked your FB page last night and didn't see anything yet. glad baby boy cooperated and showed you his junk!

i can't remember if i told you guys or not but i had my ultrasound last tuesday and we're having a boy too! he was not shy at all. he was like, "hey, look at my wee-wee!!!"