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

[lovealldisney]

Up 2.6....which I'm weirdly relieved. I SWORE it was going to be worse. . So, my total is 8.6 down so far.

Thanks y'all for listening to me and posting positive stuff to take in! Glad I came here this morning. Mony, drinking water as we speak.

Don't beat yourself up over this! We all have had set backs! Start new from right now! We're here if you need us.

 

[Wonders10]

Hi Peeps!! Well, it's been quite a few years since I was on this thread, but I remember all of you and I'm glad to see you're still here. I am in desperate need of accountability and someone to laugh with as I start my weight loss journey all over again!!

I'm proud to say I did lose 30 pounds following the last time I posted with all of you, and in February 2010 gave birth to our beautiful future Disney princess!! While Addy is the best thing that has ever happened to me, I struggled with gestational diabetes during my pregnancy, and since she's been born I've been struggling to lose those 30 lbs. all over again!! There's been a lot of changes in our lives, and I'm now loving being at home with her during the day but finding time to exercise and eating well haven't been my top priorities I'm ashamed to say. My goal is to lose around 55 lbs. so I have a long road ahead!!!

Welcome Back! Congrats on your little girl and for losing 30 lbs so far!

Ugh! Big time stress. I can't even guess what the number will be today!
This week I have felt so hungry...like HUNGRY. Personal stress does that. I didnt track. I drank too much. I ate a slice of very gross birthday cake at a child's birthday party. Not one minute of exercise. Not one prayer or thankful moment this week. My lower back and upper hips area hurt sooooo bad (our bed is crappy?) I can barely walk after I sit too long. UGHHHH I dont feel like myself. I'm stressed about my surgery on the 25th (bladder "lift").

Ok. Ok. FOCUS. I'm at least here. I need to weigh today. I have my oatmeal on board (need to track). I have bottled water at the ready. I can do this. I need to get on that dang scale.

SO proud of all y'all's losses! WW really does work!!!!

Sorry you are stressed and in a funk! As hard as it is, try to keep your eating the one thing you can control and have positive results with!


Ugh! AF has arrived...I didn't even realize it was already that time! I'm hoping that explains the massive weight gain I had this morning when I did a mid-week sneak peek. Otherwise I am screwed for Friday I have been drinking a lot and spent most of my day in the bathroom - guess that's good. Plus I ate a little too much sauerkraut last night at dinner. Trying really hard to stay focused but I am craving chocolate, like M&M's BAD!

I've been having allergy issues for the past year, very unusual for me. And for the past month or so I have had the most annoying cough, that I think is do to a post-nasal drip I say that only because occasionally I will cough up "stuff" - sorry, TMI. But its so annoying! Especially since 1)it sounds horrible when I am in public 2)sometimes I feel like I am going to hurl I am coughing so hard and 3)it keeps me awake at night sometimes. I know I should go to the doctor even though I'm not actually sick but I also remember from my internship days with older patients that there isn't much you can do for a post nasal drip other than some OTC medications, which I have yet to find one that does what I need it to do. Just venting I guess

 

[dwheatl]

How was the 0 point soup? I suppose with having colds you can't taste much! It has cabbage in it doesn't it? Not sure about that not to big a fan of cabbage.

No cabbage in mine. I start with 2 bouillon cubes, granulated garlic, dried onions in a little hot water. Then I add a big can of tomato puree, then fill it with water and dump that in, 3 big zucchini, sliced, two handfuls of baby carrots, basil, oregano, black pepper. I cook it about 40 minutes, then puree it. DS got me an immersion blender for Christmas, and that makes it a lot easier. Can you tell I don't have a real recipe for this? If you have other, non-poot producing veggies, you can throw those in too. But I'm with you - no cabbage! I put lots of pepper in this time, because that's about all I can taste.

Ugh! Big time stress. I can't even guess what the number will be today!
This week I have felt so hungry...like HUNGRY. Personal stress does that. I didnt track. I drank too much. I ate a slice of very gross birthday cake at a child's birthday party. Not one minute of exercise. Not one prayer or thankful moment this week. My lower back and upper hips area hurt sooooo bad (our bed is crappy?) I can barely walk after I sit too long. UGHHHH I dont feel like myself. I'm stressed about my surgery on the 25th (bladder "lift").

Ok. Ok. FOCUS. I'm at least here. I need to weigh today. I have my oatmeal on board (need to track). I have bottled water at the ready. I can do this. I need to get on that dang scale.

SO proud of all y'all's losses! WW really does work!!!!

Sending you a big hug, girl. Don't you hate when you blow calories on something cruddy like disgusting cake? Like, it should have been a beautiful truffle or an exquisite lemon drop martini. Oh well, no do-overs, so we just pick up and move on, right?

I've been having allergy issues for the past year, very unusual for me. And for the past month or so I have had the most annoying cough, that I think is do to a post-nasal drip I say that only because occasionally I will cough up "stuff" - sorry, TMI. But its so annoying! Especially since 1)it sounds horrible when I am in public 2)sometimes I feel like I am going to hurl I am coughing so hard and 3)it keeps me awake at night sometimes. I know I should go to the doctor even though I'm not actually sick but I also remember from my internship days with older patients that there isn't much you can do for a post nasal drip other than some OTC medications, which I have yet to find one that does what I need it to do. Just venting I guess

Have you tried saline spray. I feel like, when I use it, at least I get all my loogie-hawking done at once, in private. I always wonder if my neighbors think we've taken in some wino we found on the streets. (Sorry, I know that's not PC, but it's what I hear in my mind.)

Morning!

You all ready for another great week? I am!

Let's do this!!!!!!!!!

Drink your water, walk, park in the last spot, turn the music up loud and just dance!

Have a skinny minnie day!

I was too tired to workout today, but I'll drink some more water because you said so. Thanks for the pep talk.

 

[monymony3471]

Morning!

You all ready for another great week? I am!

Let's do this!!!!!!!!!

Drink your water, walk, park in the last spot, turn the music up loud and just dance!

Have a skinny minnie day!

I totally dissed my own post, ate like crap yesterday, but I tracked it all and came within 1 point of my limit by 5 pm. I just needed a comfort food day over DH leaving me for his trip.

Funny thing is, I was down 1/2 pound this morning. The difference in my food choices actually limited me on the amount of food I was able to eat. But that grilled cheese sammich was ooey gooey good! Amazing what carbs will do for you!

My head is cleared and I am focused.

Wendy: Stress stinks! <hugs>

Wonders: My dr. last year actually dianosed me with Whooping Cough. I was shocked! They gave me a booster and put me on anti-biotic. However, it took a month and half for me to recover from that horrible cough and mucus. It just coats your throat very thickly and doesn't feel like it moves when you cough. That's why babies sound so horrible when they have it like in the commercials because their wind pipes are so small. Hope you are feeling better, I'd sit in a bathroom and fill it with steam to help move that stuff so you can bring it up and get rid of it.

Danielle, I took a day off of exercising myself and finished it off with a chick flick, A League of Their Own.

Drink your water!

Physical Challenge: Add 5 mins of movement to your day, if you already are exercising, add it to the end of your normal routine. Let's get over this hump with activity!

 

[lovealldisney]

I've been having allergy issues for the past year, very unusual for me. And for the past month or so I have had the most annoying cough, that I think is do to a post-nasal drip I say that only because occasionally I will cough up "stuff" - sorry, TMI. But its so annoying! Especially since 1)it sounds horrible when I am in public 2)sometimes I feel like I am going to hurl I am coughing so hard and 3)it keeps me awake at night sometimes. I know I should go to the doctor even though I'm not actually sick but I also remember from my internship days with older patients that there isn't much you can do for a post nasal drip other than some OTC medications, which I have yet to find one that does what I need it to do. Just venting I guess

You should go to the doctor, there might be something he can prescribe you that is stronger than OTC meds. Have you thought about using a Neti Pot? My DH swears by this thing he has horrible sinuses. I tried it with my last cold and it really does help.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot

 

[UtahMama]

I totally dissed my own post, ate like crap yesterday, but I tracked it all and came within 1 point of my limit by 5 pm. I just needed a comfort food day over DH leaving me for his trip.

Funny thing is, I was down 1/2 pound this morning. The difference in my food choices actually limited me on the amount of food I was able to eat. But that grilled cheese sammich was ooey gooey good! Amazing what carbs will do for you!

My head is cleared and I am focused.

I lOVE YOU!!! LOL!
(Now I want a grilled cheese sandwich. THANKS)

Off topic but I hate when I run out of points early in the day. I justify the whole situation too..."Ok, if I eat THIS, I'll just eat a big plate of veggies and a salad for dinner..." which, I admit, doesn't always pan out. Ok...rarely. LOL. I need a shock collar!!!!!!! < me

You should go to the doctor, there might be something he can prescribe you that is stronger than OTC meds. Have you thought about using a Neti Pot? My DH swears by this thing he has horrible sinuses. I tried it with my last cold and it really does help.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot

Neti pots DO work! Weird, but you get used to it within seconds.

 

[monymony3471]

STAY AWAY FROM GRILLED CHEESE!

What I meant was that is was totally gross, the cheese was rotten, had green patches all over it. Plus I burned it and it was cold!

Sorry, hope that helps!

 

[lovealldisney]

I lOVE YOU!!! LOL!
(Now I want a grilled cheese sandwich. THANKS)

Off topic but I hate when I run out of points early in the day. I justify the whole situation too..."Ok, if I eat THIS, I'll just eat a big plate of veggies and a salad for dinner..." which, I admit, doesn't always pan out. Ok...rarely. LOL. I need a shock collar!!!!!!! < me



Neti pots DO work! Weird, but you get used to it within seconds.

You may want to start your points at dinner time, I do that way I can have a bigger meal at dinner if I want. I find it easier to put together a lower point breakfast and lunch. WW doesn't say you have to start your points with breakfast.

 

[lovealldisney]

STAY AWAY FROM GRILLED CHEESE!

What I meant was that is was totally gross, the cheese was rotten, had green patches all over it. Plus I burned it and it was cold!

Sorry, hope that helps!

I've made grill cheese using Health Life Bread (3points for 2 slices) and WW cheese singles (1 point per slice)

While it's not as good as the full fat version it does satisfies. Pair that up with at low point soup and salad. Very filling.

 

[UtahMama]

T'was the month after Christmas,
and all through the house,
Nothing would fit me,
not even a blouse.


The cookies I'd nibbled,
the chocolate I'd taste
At the holiday parties
had gone to my waist.

When I got on the scales
there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store
(less a walk than a lumber).

I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."


As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt
And prepared once again to do battle with dirt...
I said to myself, as I only can,
"You can't spend the winter disguised as a man!"

So, away went the last of the sour cream dip.
Got rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
Till all the additional ounces have vanished.

I won't have a cookie, not even a lick.
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie.
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.

I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore...
But isn't that what January is for?
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.
Happy New Year to all, and to all a good diet.

 

[LMO429]

love love love the poem!

 

[Wonders10]

Wonders: My dr. last year actually dianosed me with Whooping Cough. I was shocked! They gave me a booster and put me on anti-biotic. However, it took a month and half for me to recover from that horrible cough and mucus. It just coats your throat very thickly and doesn't feel like it moves when you cough. That's why babies sound so horrible when they have it like in the commercials because their wind pipes are so small. Hope you are feeling better, I'd sit in a bathroom and fill it with steam to help move that stuff so you can bring it up and get rid of it.

That's nuts! Did you feel sick at all?

You should go to the doctor, there might be something he can prescribe you that is stronger than OTC meds. Have you thought about using a Neti Pot? My DH swears by this thing he has horrible sinuses. I tried it with my last cold and it really does help.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot

Neti Pots FREAK me out! My DSIL swears by them also but I just can't even bring myself to attempt it.

Have you tried saline spray. I feel like, when I use it, at least I get all my loogie-hawking done at once, in private. I always wonder if my neighbors think we've taken in some wino we found on the streets. (Sorry, I know that's not PC, but it's what I hear in my mind.)

See my post above...I know they may work but I just can't put stuff UP my nose

My actual sinuses have been pretty clear lately, especially since I had sinusitis over the holidays. My 2nd round of it in about 3 months or so? But this cough is really annoying and it just comes randomly. Honestly, I'm blaming part of it on my classroom. It has had leaks since day one and ever since my hours changed there and I spend more time in the room, I've noticed an increase in my allergy issues, including the cough. We even found mold covering many things in our closet/storage area. We've said things to admin, but our principal doesn't really care unless he is the one suffering or a parent brings it up. Everyone who comes in our room tells us it stinks of mold and the closet is even worse. I hold my breath if I have to get something out of there. I read a story recently where a court house was demanding a new bldg and relocating their lawyers offices because they suspected mold/asbestos was causing many of them to be sick, including a lawyer who thought she had the flu and turned out she had stage 4 lung cancer - she died 4 weeks after being diagnosed. That stuff freaks me out!

P.S. I had peanut M&M's for dinner

 

[monymony3471]

Wonders: I was pretty sick then, it takes a good sickness to get me to see the Dr. He said each one of my complaints were the exact symptoms of WC, that is was making a comeback.

I can't do the nettie pot either, but I can do the nasal spray. Don't like the trickle down the throat after, but sometimes you are just desperate for relief.

FYI: 55 gold fish crackers are 2 points.

I had a yummy seasame chicken with lomein noodles and sliced green beans and broccoli for dinner. It was from La Choy, and it came in at 12 pts. I added my own chicken and veggies to it. There is so much left over, portion control, I think my body is finally adjusting to portions. I get full quicker now.

Wonders: Get yourself back into the game! Throw the candy out! I have some semi sweet morsals in the pantry that i will mix with some almonds, dried fruit, and mini-pretzels if I need a salty sweet fix.


Where are all my peeps?? Check in please!!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

I'm here!!

My weekend was crazy, with the 5 hockey games in 3 days in two different cities, and then I spent Monday (day off work) catching up on sleep and laundry.

Work has been total craziness, then DH and I leave for WDW on Sat morning.

My eating hasn't been going so well, though.

 

[dwheatl]

I was out late tonight, didn't track what I ate, bu tried to do my best, and got in an exercise bike ride before I went out. I'll drink a little more water, (thanks to Mony) and hit the hay.

My actual sinuses have been pretty clear lately, especially since I had sinusitis over the holidays. My 2nd round of it in about 3 months or so? But this cough is really annoying and it just comes randomly. Honestly, I'm blaming part of it on my classroom. It has had leaks since day one and ever since my hours changed there and I spend more time in the room, I've noticed an increase in my allergy issues, including the cough. We even found mold covering many things in our closet/storage area. We've said things to admin, but our principal doesn't really care unless he is the one suffering or a parent brings it up. Everyone who comes in our room tells us it stinks of mold and the closet is even worse. I hold my breath if I have to get something out of there. I read a story recently where a court house was demanding a new bldg and relocating their lawyers offices because they suspected mold/asbestos was causing many of them to be sick, including a lawyer who thought she had the flu and turned out she had stage 4 lung cancer - she died 4 weeks after being diagnosed. That stuff freaks me out!

I hate to tell you this, but we lost a kindergarten teacher this year who had the same thing happen. She'd had a moldy room, complained, they moved her to a new room, but in June she found out she had lung cancer (although she'd never smoked) and she passed away in Oct. She was in her mid-50's and very full of life.
Ask your union to do something for you. That's why we have unions (says the wife of the president of our school district's union).

 

[lovealldisney]

Um: Great poem!! Loved it!


Wonders: Get back on track girl! We'er here if you need us. Ok new day if you find yourself reaching for the wrong thing ask yourself is this really worth the calories???



I went to Aldi last night and found a bunch of things in there Fit and Active line that are low in points. There fruit flavore snacks (no sugar) are only 1 point per pack, I'm also going to try the 90 calorie Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Bars they are 2 points (this is for when I want something sweet)

Oh and I recently bought a WW cookbook, it still has the old points. What's nice about it, it has recipes that take only 10, 15, or 20 minutes to make. My daughter LOVES it, and makes something from it almost everynight for dinner and I have to say everything has been really yummy. Most ingrediants I have in the house. Last night we made a 2 point veggie soup that was really good!


Ok everyone have a great day and stay away from the naughty foods!

 

[Wonders10]

I was out late tonight, didn't track what I ate, bu tried to do my best, and got in an exercise bike ride before I went out. I'll drink a little more water, (thanks to Mony) and hit the hay.
I hate to tell you this, but we lost a kindergarten teacher this year who had the same thing happen. She'd had a moldy room, complained, they moved her to a new room, but in June she found out she had lung cancer (although she'd never smoked) and she passed away in Oct. She was in her mid-50's and very full of life.
Ask your union to do something for you. That's why we have unions (says the wife of the president of our school district's union).

I, personally, am not part of the union, but the other SLP I share a room with is. From what I've gathered the union isn't that powerful for these sort of matters. God forbid, I don't have anything that serious, but long term being in these conditions can't be helping my health much. Like I said, we've mentioned it before and the people that can help us aren't too supportive. It probably would take a serious health condition to get them to do anything.

I'm doing some major damage control today...chugging water and took a diurex (I don't do it often, but I feel bloated because of that time) and I'm eating lighter today - salads for both lunch and dinner with some protein. And NO candy! I just don't want to see a gain tomorrow.

Have a great day peeps!

 

[UtahMama]

STAY AWAY FROM GRILLED CHEESE!

What I meant was that is was totally gross, the cheese was rotten, had green patches all over it. Plus I burned it and it was cold!

Sorry, hope that helps!

I love you for that.

You may want to start your points at dinner time, I do that way I can have a bigger meal at dinner if I want. I find it easier to put together a lower point breakfast and lunch. WW doesn't say you have to start your points with breakfast.

Good "point",

I've made grill cheese using Health Life Bread (3points for 2 slices) and WW cheese singles (1 point per slice)

While it's not as good as the full fat version it does satisfies. Pair that up with at low point soup and salad. Very filling.

I was JUST thinking "I bet I could make a decent grilled cheese sammich to at least satisfy my dang "head hunger". Served with tomato basil soup, perhaps.

I'm here!!

My weekend was crazy, with the 5 hockey games in 3 days in two different cities, and then I spent Monday (day off work) catching up on sleep and laundry.

Work has been total craziness, then DH and I leave for WDW on Sat morning.

My eating hasn't been going so well, though.

Maaaan, I'm so jealous! Wait till after WDW to go GUNG HO. Meanwhile, try as best as you can with the work/vacation stress.

I was out late tonight, didn't track what I ate, bu tried to do my best, and got in an exercise bike ride before I went out. I'll drink a little more water, (thanks to Mony) and hit the hay.
I hate to tell you this, but we lost a kindergarten teacher this year who had the same thing happen. She'd had a moldy room, complained, they moved her to a new room, but in June she found out she had lung cancer (although she'd never smoked) and she passed away in Oct. She was in her mid-50's and very full of life.
Ask your union to do something for you. That's why we have unions (says the wife of the president of our school district's union).

Oh my GOSH!

 

[UtahMama]

The new-on-the-menu McDonald's Fruit and Maple oatmeal is pretty darn good! I figured it to be 7 points. The apples and craisins/raisins are plenty sweet, but then there's a touch of maple too. It's a large serving. I know I'll be hungry again within 2 hours so I have a yogurt and some cherries for snacks.

I am absolutely positive I can make it similarly at home, but I was on my way to work at 5:30 this morning and was huuuuuuungry (again/still).

Got a Large coffee with equal and a little cream so I'm waking up and feeling great.

Next tuesday (25th) is my bladder surgery here at the hospital I work for and am pathetically excited for the mini-vacation!

 

[LMO429]

I love when I come to this thread and I have to catch up!

I have been doing great with weight watchers. we went to bobby flay steak sunday night and i even had a couple of bites of chocolate cake. It's amazing how I don't fall off the health wagon when I allow myself to eat so called bad foods and do not beat myself up about it.

I am also doing the turbofire program to the letter. I love love love it! the only thing I add to it is some strength training like J michaels jackie warner about two to 3 times a week. Its a 12 to 20 week program (depending on if you get the advanced dvds) I plan on doing the 12 weeks. so far since jan 2btw ww and turbofire i have lost 7.6 pounds. I am still losing holiday weight which is annoying but it better than gaining.

It such a fun program and you SWEAT!
in case you are interested check it out:
http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/turbofire.do