DISappearing PEEPS Volume 2

[disneyfav4ever]

Add an ounce of almonds, (160 calories,) to what I've eaten so far today, and a banana, (100.) That's 760 so far total, I am still "allowing" myself just over 1,000 more, though if I stick to my fruit and Lean Cuisine plan at work I should not go over that many, and I should actually be hungry.

Except I do tend to eat when I'm stressed, and with DF back in the hospital saying I'm stressed is an understatement. I just hope I don't have a customer flip out on me again today, that's the last thing I need with everything else.

I ate another 640 calories at work yesterday, so I had 1,400 calories total yesterday. I would of had even less then that, but they started a self-serve hot foods bar at work, and it looked very appealing to me. And I guess to everyone else too, since they were out of macaroni and cheese by the time I went on my first break, so I settled for chicken fingers.

Today I've already eaten 800 calories, and that was from breakfast, lunch, and one snack.

 

[pigget74]

Hi Peeps. I'm going to throw in my request for pixie dust since all of you have so much going on too. I'm sure the group pixie dust has more magic in it anyway.

I still have not heard back on my mammo. And now I can feel a lump. It doesn't feel like the lump from the time before but I'm no expert. I finally told DH last night about all of it. I tend to keep things to myself--if I don't say things out loud, they are not real right? Anyway, he took it very badly. He's not as tough as I am. So please send pixie dust that this lump is nothing to worry about. Send more pixie dust for DH; I think he needs it more than I do. I go to the oncologist in 3 weeks and I'll know then. DH wants me to call right now but I know that the oncologist would call me if it was urgent. My cancer last time was slow-growing so I'm not in any rush to start treatments again, if it would be necessary.

And back to pretending that life is okay, I booked another trip to WDW for May. I have too many DVC points so we have to go more. Isn't that awful? I did get insurance for our airfare just in case I have to cancel for treatments. Well it's just going to be DH and I so we are not going to do parks. Been there, done that. He is going to golf and I'm going to the spa. We'll do this at least 3 days of our trip. But the kicker is that last night he said he wants to........

TRY THE WATER PARKS. That means me in a bathing suit. Can I do this? I don't know. So I'm going to have to get real motivated regarding muscle tone. I'm okay with my size as is (although still trying to lose that final 10 lbs) but the jiggly-wiggly is unacceptable.

Aaron, can you re-post the name of the yoga dvd's you use? I know you told me before but the thread is gone and I need to order and get going. I've only got 4 months.

I did buy the Biggest Loser book and read it and then bought a Weight Watchers cookbook and we are using that now. Wow, some great recipes in there. I'm enjoying getting to eat some new things. As long as I stay out of restaurants, I'm just not tempted and I'm thankful for that.

Have a great day all.

Will be sending dust as well as some prayers. Hopefully you will not have to cancel your trip.

 

[pigget74]

One of these restaurants opened up here in CT about 2 months ago and they are always busy. We went there twice and it's really good. DS8 LOVES it because of all the cowboy things. He wants to be a bull rider / cowboy when he grows up. Poor thing doesn't realize we don't have cowboys here in CT. But he sure is cute when he dresses up. Here's a picture of him, DS6 and DD2already and dressed for the rodeo we went to in Lake George, NY over the summer.

Hi to me peeps. DD2 is so cranky I don't know what to do with her. She's sleeping on the floor right next to me as we speak. I took her to the pedi on Sunday with croup, they gave me a steroid for inflammation from the croup and she's been horrible since then. Very clingy to me too. Thank God she's sleeping on the floor (yesterday she wanted me to hold her). Well I'm going to go jump in the shower while she's sleeping.

Laura

LOVE THE PIC!!! They are to cute. How is your DD feeling--hope she is doing better. I hate the steroids--makes my Joshua more like Jack Jack for Incredibles.

 

[WI_DisneyFan]

Aaron, can you re-post the name of the yoga dvd's you use? I know you told me before but the thread is gone and I need to order and get going. I've only got 4 months.

No problem! Here's the one that I use (although I have NO idea what this Matrix Menu thing is???)...

http://www.amazon.com/Fat-Free-Yoga...=pd_bbs_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1201711802&sr=8-4

The first and last chapters are meditations, which I tend to skip. The 2nd chapter works the arms, the 3rd chapter focuses on your stomach and flexibility in your legs, and the 4th is more of an aerobic workout with a little upper body and stomach exercises thrown in there. What I tend to do if I want a lighter workout is do the 2nd and 4th chapters, since the 3rd one is a killer (for me at least). But most of the time I do all three since the exercises will get easier the more you do them.

I can definitely relate to the water park fears! Against my better judgment, my wife and I are planning a trip to Wisconsin Dells ("The Waterpark Capital of the World") for this June. So that means that I've got about four months to get bathing suit ready - somehow I don't think that is going to happen. I'm already making plans to buy one of those water shirts that surfers wear. But I've got a good excuse besides just being embarrassed. The last time I went shirtless at a water park (I was about 16 and just didn't care what other people thought), I only put on a non-water proof SPF15 suntan lotion once in the morning, and didn't reapply the rest of the day. I ended up red as a lobster, and unable to raise my arms above my head because I was so burnt. I've still got the marks on my shoulders from where the blisters were to remind me to never, ever do that again. Although, I did end up with a killer tan after I peeled, so I suppose it wasn't all bad.

I'm sending over all of the pixie dust I can muster that all of your tests turn out clean.

 

[monymony3471]

Laura: Your kids are so cute. Just beautiful.

I am very happy for you!! You are doing so well!! I see a 5K in your future as well. to you!! It is too bad you aren't closer, I could use a running buddy come this spring when I move from the treadmill to the outdoors.

As long as I don't have to talk. I am a very poor running partner. I remember in High School during laps and warm ups if anyone tried to talk to me it wasn't pretty. I can't run and talk at the same time.

Hi Peeps. I'm going to throw in my request for pixie dust since all of you have so much going on too. I'm sure the group pixie dust has more magic in it anyway.

I have tons for you Faith.

I can definitely relate to the water park fears! Against my better judgment, my wife and I are planning a trip to Wisconsin Dells ("The Waterpark Capital of the World") for this June. So that means that I've got about four months to get bathing suit ready - somehow I don't think that is going to happen. I'm already making plans to buy one of those water shirts that surfers wear. But I've got a good excuse besides just being embarrassed. The last time I went shirtless at a water park (I was about 16 and just didn't care what other people thought), I only put on a non-water proof SPF15 suntan lotion once in the morning, and didn't reapply the rest of the day. I ended up red as a lobster, and unable to raise my arms above my head because I was so burnt. I've still got the marks on my shoulders from where the blisters were to remind me to never, ever do that again. Although, I did end up with a killer tan after I peeled, so I suppose it wasn't all bad.

I'm sending over all of the pixie dust I can muster that all of your tests turn out clean.

It's unfair that not only do we have to reprogram how we eat, but we also have to reprogram what we think and feel.\

I'm sure you will look fine in anything you wear. You've lost a lot of weight, you've showed us pictures even. I know you will look better than most people there.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I have no plans for the day.

I cleaned, and am doing laundry. I'm waiting for a UPS package to come, which according to the online tracking, should be delivered today. I also have to start dinner at some point, though it is still too early to do so now.

I'm just glad that I have off today so I can go to the hospital, which is an hour and a hald away, if DF needs me. For some reason he doesn't like the local one that is twenty minutes away from him, and goes to the one that is an hour away. The local one is only ten minutes away from me, but the one he's at is an hour and a half, so I can't be there that often between work and stuff.

Luckily it's still just tests and there are no signs he needs an operation yet. Still, I think he tends to sugarcoat things when he tells me about them as much as possible.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

As long as I stay out of restaurants, I'm just not tempted and I'm thankful for that.

Restaurants can kill any diet. I really don't know why there are not healthier ones out there. There is a vegetarian one kind of nearby, (but it's still half an hour away,) that is very healthy, and has excellant food. But it's also kind of pricy, and like I said half an hour away, so I don't go there often. I haven't been there since the fall, and I really should go back at some point. Maybe for a birthday meal, since people always take me out that week.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Pakey - and

Mony - on the running! That is great!

to anyone who needs them and to everyone else!

 

[dance2874]

laura - Such cute kiddos!!

She is my favorite too. I felt so bad for her at the weigh-in when she was talking about feeling rejected by Bob. I say good ridance to Jenn though.

She is my favotire too. I was sort of surprised that Bob chose who he did in a way...expecially the black team since they were very close to Jillian.

Well peeps, there is a new show that I love and think many of us here could take notes while watching. It is called "How to look Good Naked". It isn't what ithe title makes it out to be. It is actually about women you hate some part of their body, be it their weight or some specific body part, and are not living life to its fullest because of it. Through a one week journey they learn to think a bit differently about themselves and significantly improve their self-esteem. I cried through most of the first episode because I could really relate to the woman. If you have On Demand through your cable service you can catch it there too. It is an eye opener. Here is the link for more info: http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/how-look-good-naked

That show is fantastic!! It has been on for a few weeks now. I have to say those women are super brave to go through thre process they do, but it is a real eye opener. The is a part where they have a line up of women and ask the 'contestant' to place themselves in the line where they fit according to size. They all choose a spot adding inches to themselves. Such a distorted view we all have of ourselves!

Hi Peeps. I'm going to throw in my request for pixie dust since all of you have so much going on too. I'm sure the group pixie dust has more magic in it anyway.

Coming your way!

 

[Sparkie]

Well, I left ya'll on page 8- so I'm just jumpin back in.

I have been running "sick bay" the past few days.

DS and DH down with FLU

I gotta go to work tonight so I can get some rest.

 

[Sleeping*Beauty]

DisneyLaura- You have to move down south so he can be a cowboy.

Pakey

UtahMama I'll ride one for you. I don't know how much good it'll do ya.

I rode my 5.05 miles. And it kicked my butt. But, since I did it I feel very calm and relaxed. I also had a salad for lunch and a turkey wrap and some cheddar and sour cream baked lays. So today has been a pretty good day.

 

[dwheatl]

Hi Peeps. I'm going to throw in my request for pixie dust since all of you have so much going on too. I'm sure the group pixie dust has more magic in it anyway.

Faith, I'm praying for you every day and will continue. DH is so good. We pray together when we carpool every morning, and when I pray for all the peeps , and mention your name, he prays for you too.

Well, I left ya'll on page 8- so I'm just jumpin back in.

I have been running "sick bay" the past few days.

DS and DH down with FLU

I gotta go to work tonight so I can get some rest.

Hang in there,hon. and stay healthy. Mamas don't get sick leave.

 

[monymony3471]

Morning.

Today is do something good for yourself day.

What's it gonna be?

I want to say mines gonna be running again. I just have to fit it in.

I want to do an experiment. So, can you start posting in big numbers how many miles you do what ever you do, walk/run/bike/.

I wanna keep a tally of our miles. Starting tomorrow. Feb 1st.
Thanks.

 

[snowwite]

Good morning Peeps! Hope you are all having a better end of the week than the beginning was. So many sad events in a short period of time.
I think t is terrific though that isnstead of turning to food for comfort( as we all know can happen) you all chose to come here instead. That is such a huge difference. I have my WW weigh in tonight.I wish I sould do it now and be weighed naked! I loist 3 lbs here before my shower but by 6pm I might be up. You never know. Fingers crossed! I need to put on shorts and a bathing suit in three short weeks The pale white pasty skin and freckles is scary enough without the jiggle. Why so I feel my tanned fat is more applealing than my pale fat ?

 

[punkin413]

Morning.

Today is do something good for yourself day.

What's it gonna be?

I want to say mines gonna be running again. I just have to fit it in.

I want to do an experiment. So, can you start posting in big numbers how many miles you do what ever you do, walk/run/bike/.

I wanna keep a tally of our miles. Starting tomorrow. Feb 1st.
Thanks.

well, i won't have time to exercise today. i'm off work and decided to knock 2 training shifts at longhorn outta the way, so i'm gonna be doing that all day. HOWEVER, that means i'll be walking a lot.....so not all bad, right? i wonder if they'd let me wear a pedometer while i'm there?

oh, get this - every day that i'm training me and the trainer get to split anything we want off the menu. there goes my calorie count!!!! i'm seriously going to try to take only a few bites of the bad stuff, just to taste it.

i weighed myself this morning and i'm very happy with what i see. i bet you anything the number will go back up tomorrow.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I weighed myself this morning too! I can almost guarantee that since I have work extra-early tomorrow morning, that I'll forget to weigh myself until after work, and then I won't be at my morning weight, which is when I'm always at my lightest.

 

[Pakey]

Morning.

Today is do something good for yourself day.

What's it gonna be?

I want to say mines gonna be running again. I just have to fit it in.

I want to do an experiment. So, can you start posting in big numbers how many miles you do what ever you do, walk/run/bike/.

I wanna keep a tally of our miles. Starting tomorrow. Feb 1st.
Thanks.

What a great idea and thanks for suggesting it. I hope it will motivate me to be a little better. I am going today to buy gym equipment for here at work. All of the women who work for me have weight issues. So I've decided to put a gym in here--we already have shower facilities--so that they can exercise each day. I'm hoping they will all do it if they can kind of go together and have fun with it. The President is out of the country so I'm shopping on his dime while he's gone. I hope that I'll be more motivated here too. My assistant and I can do our daily meeting while exercising.

Good luck for tomorrow's weigh in for everyone.

 

[monymony3471]

What a great idea and thanks for suggesting it. I hope it will motivate me to be a little better. I am going today to buy gym equipment for here at work. All of the women who work for me have weight issues. So I've decided to put a gym in here--we already have shower facilities--so that they can exercise each day. I'm hoping they will all do it if they can kind of go together and have fun with it. The President is out of the country so I'm shopping on his dime while he's gone. I hope that I'll be more motivated here too. My assistant and I can do our daily meeting while exercising.

Good luck for tomorrow's weigh in for everyone.

I think what you are doing is wonderful. What a great idea.

 

[born2bird]

Born2Bird - We have How to look good naked over here! I it! Its presented by a man called Gok Wan, who just LOVES natural women of all shapes and sizes! He really boosts their self-esteem. I agree, the extreme makeover and plastic surgery programmes have become too 'normal' to see, I like this program because it makes you realize that you dont need to crash-diet to feel good about yourself, hes all about the healthy eating and exercise!

It certainly is a welcome change of perspective. I am amazed by how different each woman looks at herself at the end of the week. It is too bad so many of us feel so negatively about our bodies. I know I struggle with this daily as I am sure many, if not all, of the peeps do as well.

Hi Peeps. I'm going to throw in my request for pixie dust since all of you have so much going on too. I'm sure the group pixie dust has more magic in it anyway.

I still have not heard back on my mammo. And now I can feel a lump. It doesn't feel like the lump from the time before but I'm no expert. I finally told DH last night about all of it. I tend to keep things to myself--if I don't say things out loud, they are not real right? Anyway, he took it very badly. He's not as tough as I am. So please send pixie dust that this lump is nothing to worry about. Send more pixie dust for DH; I think he needs it more than I do. I go to the oncologist in 3 weeks and I'll know then. DH wants me to call right now but I know that the oncologist would call me if it was urgent. My cancer last time was slow-growing so I'm not in any rush to start treatments again, if it would be necessary.

And back to pretending that life is okay, I booked another trip to WDW for May. I have too many DVC points so we have to go more. Isn't that awful? I did get insurance for our airfare just in case I have to cancel for treatments. Well it's just going to be DH and I so we are not going to do parks. Been there, done that. He is going to golf and I'm going to the spa. We'll do this at least 3 days of our trip. But the kicker is that last night he said he wants to........

Sending lots of pixie dust and prayers to both of you.
Good for you booking your WDW trip. Too many DVC points..is there really such a thing?It sounds like it will be a very nice trip for you and DH.

As long as I don't have to talk. I am a very poor running partner. I remember in High School during laps and warm ups if anyone tried to talk to me it wasn't pretty. I can't run and talk at the same time.

No worries there! I am not coordinated enough for conversation and running. I have a hard enough time taking a sip of water without trippng myself up. I hope that improves with time.

That show is fantastic!! It has been on for a few weeks now. I have to say those women are super brave to go through thre process they do, but it is a real eye opener. The is a part where they have a line up of women and ask the 'contestant' to place themselves in the line where they fit according to size. They all choose a spot adding inches to themselves. Such a distorted view we all have of ourselves!

It really is. I do my own version of the "line-up" and it drives DH nuts. When we walk through the mall, I point out women who I think are about the same size as me and ask him if I am bigger or smaller. I don't know if it is my distorted body image or him being kind, but the answer is almost always smaller. Crazy? Maybe.

Well, I left ya'll on page 8- so I'm just jumpin back in.

I have been running "sick bay" the past few days.

DS and DH down with FLU

I gotta go to work tonight so I can get some rest.

Uggghhh, I hope you enjoyed your day at work. I have had weeks like that and have literally cried from exhaustion when I was finally away from the house. There is nothing easy about being a mom. I hope everyone is healthy soon.

Morning.

Today is do something good for yourself day.

What's it gonna be?

I want to say mines gonna be running again. I just have to fit it in.

I want to do an experiment. So, can you start posting in big numbers how many miles you do what ever you do, walk/run/bike/.

I wanna keep a tally of our miles. Starting tomorrow. Feb 1st.
Thanks.

Mine will be to stay withing 1200 calories and to burn 600-700 at the gym. I will also ignore the mound of laundry tonight so I can play with my boys.
An experiment...very interesting?

The pale white pasty skin and freckles is scary enough without the jiggle. Why so I feel my tanned fat is more applealing than my pale fat ?

I am the same way. I really think a tan makes you look slimmer. Like wearing black pants makes your butt look smaller.

well, i won't have time to exercise today. i'm off work and decided to knock 2 training shifts at longhorn outta the way, so i'm gonna be doing that all day. HOWEVER, that means i'll be walking a lot.....so not all bad, right? i wonder if they'd let me wear a pedometer while i'm there?

Good luck with the training. IT sounds lie you are going tobe very busy. on that walking. Can you hide the pedometer somehow so you can keep track?

What a great idea and thanks for suggesting it. I hope it will motivate me to be a little better. I am going today to buy gym equipment for here at work. All of the women who work for me have weight issues. So I've decided to put a gym in here--we already have shower facilities--so that they can exercise each day. I'm hoping they will all do it if they can kind of go together and have fun with it. The President is out of the country so I'm shopping on his dime while he's gone. I hope that I'll be more motivated here too. My assistant and I can do our daily meeting while exercising.

Good luck for tomorrow's weigh in for everyone.

You are a great boss!!
I bought myself and my officemate a pair of resistant balls to use on lunch breaks and I also brought in resistance bands. It is a great way to get the blood flowing after sitting all freaking day.

 

[UtahMama]

Morning.

Today is do something good for yourself day.

What's it gonna be?

I want to say mines gonna be running again. I just have to fit it in.

I want to do an experiment. So, can you start posting in big numbers how many miles you do what ever you do, walk/run/bike/.

I wanna keep a tally of our miles. Starting tomorrow. Feb 1st.
Thanks.

YAY! I'm IN. I have to take it easy because of my cough. But I'm totally doing it!

What is a good Tread Mill total for a day to start? I have no idea what to shoot for.


I weighed myself too! Ugh! It was BAAAD! Who knows what tomorrow will bring me.