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

[abish19]

Hi DisneyLaura!

If you have New Balance sneakers, particularly with a "model number" of about 400, they should be excellent shoes. Your feet, ankles, and calves will get stronger the more you walk. But if your ankles continue to hurt after a week or so, it might be worth looking into some custom orthotics. I have problems with my feet that make them a necessity for me, but when they work well it's an unbelievable difference! Good luck, and congrats on your exercise!

Beth

 

[DisneyLaura]

Beth

I have New Balance 843, I tried to post a picture of them but here is the description of them


Womens New Balance 843
Walking Shoes
WW843WB


New Balance 843 is a high end performance walking shoe featuring Abzorb® for superior cushioning and Rollbar® for stability and motion control.

So I guess it's my body getting used to the walking. We shall see. They are a couple of years old so I don't know if that makes a difference.

 

[dwheatl]

Laura, check the heels of your shoes. I tend to roll out when I walk, so my heels wear out unevenly, and then it makes the problem even worse. If your shoes are worn down on one side, you need to replace them.
Good luck.

 

[abish19]

Laura - If your shoes are well-worn it might be worth replacing them. I usually use a site like shoebuy.com, as there are usually discounts and it includes free shipping and returns. It's cheaper than doctor visits or orthotics, that's for sure! Have to agree with Danielle on that one!

Hoping to do a nice, long walk tonight!

 

[BriarRosie]

Geez, I knew Lynda just got back from vacation, but I hadn't seen posts by her in ages (where I tend to browse, at any rate!)

I figured I'd chime in because I've been doing Weight Watchers since just before Thanksgiving and made it past my 40 lbs milestone at my weigh in today! (Lost 2.2 this week, after a couple of slooow weeks!)

So Lynda, the next time we see each other, I bet we'll both be looking fabulous, no?

 

[HockeyKat]

Laura, I found some here for $70, but only certain sizes: http://www.shop.com/New_Balance_843..._Shoe-11373615-17330066-p+.xhtml?sourceid=298

I just bought asics gel 1130 for running shoes, I really like them.

 

[dwheatl]

Geez, I knew Lynda just got back from vacation, but I hadn't seen posts by her in ages (where I tend to browse, at any rate!)

I figured I'd chime in because I've been doing Weight Watchers since just before Thanksgiving and made it past my 40 lbs milestone at my weigh in today! (Lost 2.2 this week, after a couple of slooow weeks!)

So Lynda, the next time we see each other, I bet we'll both be looking fabulous, no?

Congrats on your weight loss success!

 

[Disneyfreak92]

Kat~ We're moving to central FL, looking really hard in the St. Cloud area. A lot of it is zoned for horses or light agriculture so it'll be perfect for the critters. It's also about 30 mins to the main gate. So I can be in my happy place any time I want! It's really nice that we can day trip it and save our DVC for Hilton Head, California or my personal fave; Ko'Olina.

Lynda~ PM sent with the info. If you need it again in the future, just ask.

Thanks for the info! Can't wait to hear what you find.

Geez, I knew Lynda just got back from vacation, but I hadn't seen posts by her in ages (where I tend to browse, at any rate!)

I figured I'd chime in because I've been doing Weight Watchers since just before Thanksgiving and made it past my 40 lbs milestone at my weigh in today! (Lost 2.2 this week, after a couple of slooow weeks!)

So Lynda, the next time we see each other, I bet we'll both be looking fabulous, no?

Congrats on the loss Briar!! Yeah, I post here pretty regularly and pretty much no place else. Occasionally the photography boards, rarely on a trip report even though I SHOULD be posting on my own! Just been busy, but I do make time for my Peeps. I love the support here. I'm sure we both will be looking fab!

 

[punkin413]

hey, everyone! just stopping by to say hello. i'm finally getting caught up on life and all my TR subscriptions and other threads since getting back from NYC. by the way, i'm doing a non-disney TR for that trip if you want to check it out - link is in my signature. hope everyone here is doing well and eating right and getting enough exercise and water. we had beautiful weather here today and we went kayaking for anna's (my best friend) birthday. ray and i tipped over and the water was 48 degrees......SO FLIPPIN COLD!!!!!!! it was NOT a fun experience! i can see now how people drown in 3 feet of water that cold - your body won't do what your mind is telling it! kinda scary but i'm okay. anyway, hope you're all doing well. just wanted to say hi.

 

[LittleBoPeep]

Just a quick note to say I'm +3! Not happy about that... I thought I'd be a little down after the 10K on Monday, but it went up instead. Tried to drink enough water during and after, but I feel soooo thirsty all the time now.

Sorry, but I haven't had much of a chance to catch up on the thread... busy working rugby... just had a few secs to hop on and check in tonight before I go to bed... I have to be back bright and early tomorrow morning! Hope you all have a great Sunday!

 

[dance2874]

made it past my 40 lbs milestone at my weigh in today! (Lost 2.2 this week, after a couple of slooow weeks!)

WOOHOO! That is great! Congrats!

hey, everyone! just stopping by to say hello. i'm finally getting caught up on life and all my TR subscriptions and other threads since getting back from NYC. by the way, i'm doing a non-disney TR for that trip if you want to check it out - link is in my signature. hope everyone here is doing well and eating right and getting enough exercise and water. we had beautiful weather here today and we went kayaking for anna's (my best friend) birthday. ray and i tipped over and the water was 48 degrees......SO FLIPPIN COLD!!!!!!! it was NOT a fun experience! i can see now how people drown in 3 feet of water that cold - your body won't do what your mind is telling it! kinda scary but i'm okay. anyway, hope you're all doing well. just wanted to say hi.

That sounds scary! Glad you are ok and the trip was good.

 

[mousehouselover]

I'm afraid the peep thread is dying a slow and drawn out death.

Really, it's good (for the most part) that we're all out living our lives and so many of us are healthier from our shared experience but it's still painful to see something that's been part of my life for 3 yrs wither up and fade away. I think we've forgotten that this isn't about the good days or facing the shame on Fridays. It's about all our days, good and bad, finding ways to have more good days and lifting each other up when we've had a bad one. I'd tell everyone to do some crunches or something to get us back in the peep mindset but after working all day and playing both mom and dad to 3 teenagers, I'm just too pooped to do it right now. Maybe in the morning..........

Househunting has taken a decided turn for the better. Our agent had a hard time getting a showing of one of the homes we were interested in but it was well worth the wait. We got the pictures yesterday and we liked what we saw. It's a large well maintained home with enough space for all of us on a lot that runs from one street to the next. DH is on his way back to FL right now to see the house in person. We submitted a conditional offer; if he likes it, the offer becomes valid and we go into negotiations. Unfortunately this house is available because the owner's DH died of cancer a few months ago and they have had a lot of financial problems probably because of his medical issues. The home is slated for auction in two weeks so we'll have to deal with the case manager at the bank to get the offer approved. As much as I want this house, I really feel sorry for this family. There is a son and a young daughter who has pictures of Disney princesses on her bedroom walls. First they lost their dad/husband and now they are losing their home. It's obvious they really love the house and put work into making it a wonderful place to live. I'll keep updating our progress but I'd like to ask everyone to pray or send positive thoughts for this family as they deal with the aftermath of these losses.

 

[dwheatl]

MHL - Sad for that family. I will include them in my prayers.

You're right about the thread, MHL. I commit to come on here whether I lose or gain. There must be some lurkers here. Come on out! We don't judge; we love.

 

[mousehouselover]

Good morning all! I had a short night but a mug of coffee is making it all better. I'm having a bowl of fiber one twigs and some fruit to round out my breakfast.

I've really missed Lexie and Sandy's challenges so I'll issue one. I got this idea from from Self magazine and combined it with a move from my trianer. Get a pair of hand weights, hold your arms in front of you at shoulder height, crossing them between the wrists and mid-forearm. Place your feet just slightly less than shoulder width apart. Now squat and bring your arms out to the sides. Return to starting position. Do two sets of ten. If you have one of the flat bottomed balance balls, stand on it for at least one set to improve your balance and core work. I call thes squats plus, since they work your legs, rear, arms, shoulders and a bit of the back.

Don't forget to drink your water and do something nice for yourself that doesn't involve food today!

 

[dance2874]

I'm afraid the peep thread is dying a slow and drawn out death.

Really, it's good (for the most part) that we're all out living our lives and so many of us are healthier from our shared experience but it's still painful to see something that's been part of my life for 3 yrs wither up and fade away. I think we've forgotten that this isn't about the good days or facing the shame on Fridays. It's about all our days, good and bad, finding ways to have more good days and lifting each other up when we've had a bad one. I'd tell everyone to do some crunches or something to get us back in the peep mindset but after working all day and playing both mom and dad to 3 teenagers, I'm just too pooped to do it right now. Maybe in the morning..........

Househunting has taken a decided turn for the better. Our agent had a hard time getting a showing of one of the homes we were interested in but it was well worth the wait. We got the pictures yesterday and we liked what we saw. It's a large well maintained home with enough space for all of us on a lot that runs from one street to the next. DH is on his way back to FL right now to see the house in person. We submitted a conditional offer; if he likes it, the offer becomes valid and we go into negotiations. Unfortunately this house is available because the owner's DH died of cancer a few months ago and they have had a lot of financial problems probably because of his medical issues. The home is slated for auction in two weeks so we'll have to deal with the case manager at the bank to get the offer approved. As much as I want this house, I really feel sorry for this family. There is a son and a young daughter who has pictures of Disney princesses on her bedroom walls. First they lost their dad/husband and now they are losing their home. It's obvious they really love the house and put work into making it a wonderful place to live. I'll keep updating our progress but I'd like to ask everyone to pray or send positive thoughts for this family as they deal with the aftermath of these losses.

I agree. I would love to see this thread pick up again. I loved to check in daily to keep myself in line but now I feel like I am talking to myself if I do that

I will keep that family in my prayers. I cant imagine how hard that must be for all of them.

And try to look at it this way- if you guys do buy it and keep it from auction they may be able to walk away with a clean slate. Sometimes they dont sell for what the homeowner owes and they still owe money in the end. That would probably be devastating for them for many more years to come. And, they would probably feel good knowing it would purchased by a family who would love and appreciate it as much as they did.

 

[MA pigletfan]

I am in on keeping the thread alive and kicking! IT does get tough with so many busy schedules, but I also love checking in and seeing how everyone is doing ...I will be here!
So i got some nice comments this weekend..which made me feel good. I was at a grad party and someone I had not seen in probably about 4 months or so said to me " have you been working out? You look good!"...which was so wonderful to hear..the scale moves so slow for me, if at all, week by week that i get so sad..BUT i have been working my tail off at the gym lately and have been feeling like I have been changing my body, so it was nice that someone noticed..it gives me motivation to really kick it in higher gear..now if i can be better about the food ...
Have a great day everyone!

 

[HockeyKat]

I'm here!

I lurk and read but honestly, since about early April, I have been so utterly un-peep-like that I haven't had much of value to add, here or in any of the threads with which I am involved, or really in my offline life either. The NHL playoffs threw me off my whole life, not just my internet life.

Now that my team is out (I get much $$ back from unused tickets!), I am gradually getting my life back on track.

Today is the true recommitment day. All bad food is out of the house, and good food has replaced it. My playing hockey season has resumed (they were resurfacing the ice) and we played last night. Today is kickboxing, and tomorrow is likely either lawn mowing or week 3, day 3, of C25K.

I have signed up for another Komen 5K, which is a week from Saturday, and then a 5K in late August. I am hoping to really get back to a healthy lifestyle this summer and hopefully lose some weight to go with it.


The house sounds wonderful! Too bad for its previous owners, though...

 

[ArielSRL]

Last weekend my mom was in the hospital. I thought I could make up the exercise this weekend. Today my sister called me at work to tell me my brother is in the ICU. To all, please send prayers and pixie dust for my brother.

So sorry to hear about your mom and brother. Sending lots of pixie dust your way!

 

[ArielSRL]

I'm here, as well. Was lurking for awhile b/c I was being very unpeeplike also. End of school year, all the goodies, no time to work out. I got tired of weighing in b/c I was always gaining. I started dating my boyfriend the end of Jan and since then, I have gained 10 lbs and he has lost 10! Go figure. He says it is because he eats much healthier with me cooking his dinners, yet, I actually am eating more unhealthy! Anyway, I have recommitted myself now that summer break is here. My plan is to work out 5 days a week (this way, I'll probably get in 3 or 4 days worth). I do a 30 minute Leslie Sansone walking video - which is really much more than walking! - and then 30 minutes of what I call 'strength training'. That includes working out my arms with 5 lbs weights, sit ups, push ups, leg lifts, butt lifts, etc. I was able to work out last Monday, Thursday, and Saturday but not since then. My boyfriend is off Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually so I don't get much working out done on those days. I havent gotten my eating back in gear yet, but I am trying. I have been so busy running around that I just grab stuff here and there. I'll get into a summer break routine soon and should be able to control what I eat. However, tonight is a Braves game and tomorrow is dinner out with Chad's mom! It is always something, huh?

Before gaining the 10 lbs, I was trying to lose 5 - 10, so now it is 15 - 20. I would really like to lose the 10 before I go back to work b/c the beginning of school is another crazy time and it is so hard to work out. I have about 8.5 weeks, so wish me luck. If not for my health, then so I don't have to go buy a new wardrobe a size larger! (I can't afford that anyway!). Thanks for reading!

 

[LMO429]

Hey Peeps!

I am here! I have been lurking we were in WDW for 2.5 weeks and we are in the process of moving so I have been busy with that. I am keeping up with my work outs and looking forward to buying the new insanity workouts from beachbody they look intense.