In Search of my Body...Not The One I ate...#3 "Crowning Goddesses As We Go"

[AKASnowWhite]

Proud Mom Moment--

Every Thursday Kelly gets to do "Sharing" in her class. It is what we used to call Show and Tell. There are lots of rules about what kids can and can't share. No toys, etc.

So today Kelly wants to share ME. She wants me to come in today and bring my medal from the race and my sign and talk about why I run and the National Kidney Foundation. As soon as I stop crying, I am heading in to her school.

I expected a lot of things from doing this race. But not this.

Speachless. That's one of those moments you'll never forget...

 

[AKASnowWhite]

C H A L L E N G E


Name..........GOAL.......PROGRESS

Liz..............-7..............0/0
Lyz.............-5..............0/0
Erika...........-5..............0/0
Sarah..........-7..............0/0
Kathryn.......-5..............0/0
Paula..........-5...............0/0

Let me know if you want to participate and what your goal is. This challenge is a short one...just till 10/15. So plan accordingly.

Ok - so I should have read some more of the thread before I started posting...

10/15....that's what, like 2 weeks? Put me down for 2 lbs please...I weighed in this a.m....do you need my starting weight?

 

[goofyfan-12]

We can work on this together Paula!! I am getting back on the exercise band wagon... I did it today and plan to do it tomorrow! We can do this!

My gym bag is packed and I am going to my functional strength class after work. I didn't get to swim last night due to a Girl Scouts committee so I must exercise tonight... Tomorrow is the light the night walk (and my company has made the mega donation so I don't have to personally fundraise...) and I hope to get a four mile walking DVD in on Sunday. That is the exercise plan and Sarah, I am counting on you (and frankly who am I kidding Erika too..) to keep me accountable...

I'm with you... We can do this...

Proud Mom Moment--

Every Thursday Kelly gets to do "Sharing" in her class. It is what we used to call Show and Tell. There are lots of rules about what kids can and can't share. No toys, etc.

So today Kelly wants to share ME. She wants me to come in today and bring my medal from the race and my sign and talk about why I run and the National Kidney Foundation. As soon as I stop crying, I am heading in to her school.

I expected a lot of things from doing this race. But not this.

That is too sweet.... you are setting an awesome example for your kids.... there is nothing cooler than that...

My life has officially spun out of control.

Please...somebody stop the ride! I need to get off...


nothing bad, just insanely busy...and stressed. very, very high stress level...probably won't be *back* until Monday....hope ya'll are doin' good...

Nancy - please remember to stop and breathe from time to time.... you will get through this...

Yesterday was pretty good... I had a meeting last night about an hour away from home and I resisted the urge to stop for a fast food dinner and waited until I came home and cooked my JC pizza for dinner... One small accomplishment for me....

Off to my Thursday meetings... my food is packed for the day and I am ready to go....

Talk to you later,
Paula

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Proud Mom Moment--

Every Thursday Kelly gets to do "Sharing" in her class. It is what we used to call Show and Tell. There are lots of rules about what kids can and can't share. No toys, etc.

So today Kelly wants to share ME. She wants me to come in today and bring my medal from the race and my sign and talk about why I run and the National Kidney Foundation. As soon as I stop crying, I am heading in to her school.

I expected a lot of things from doing this race. But not this.

My life has officially spun out of control.

Please...somebody stop the ride! I need to get off...


nothing bad, just insanely busy...and stressed. very, very high stress level...probably won't be *back* until Monday....hope ya'll are doin' good...

Nancy I hope it gets better for you!

 

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

I know how you feel. My life is about to get that way..DH is going back to school to become an EMT again (he failed the final for his EMT basic the first time around, so he has to take the entire course over ) and with Halloween coming up in about a month, it means that DH is fixing to go into Christmas mode. So between his classes twice a week at night, working overtime several days a week until January AND his social calendar (he's a political official in our town) we won't be seeing him at all. It'll be like I'm a single parent, only without having to struggle to pay bills, etc. It kinda sucks, but that's life. You don't question it. You just get on the beast and ride.

 

[lisaviolet]

Proud Mom Moment--

Every Thursday Kelly gets to do "Sharing" in her class. It is what we used to call Show and Tell. There are lots of rules about what kids can and can't share. No toys, etc.

So today Kelly wants to share ME. She wants me to come in today and bring my medal from the race and my sign and talk about why I run and the National Kidney Foundation. As soon as I stop crying, I am heading in to her school.

I expected a lot of things from doing this race. But not this.

Gosh. So lovely Erika.

My teeeth are all effed up from a period several years ago where I worked for a fast food resteraunt. Our boss allowed us to drink as much soda as we wanted and WE had to provide the container (whether that be a bottle from home, a cup we bought at work, whatever). Mine was usually a big ol' Coleman canteen that held about a liter and a half and I would go through two, sometimes three of those per day (which didn't help my waistline neither). Drinking as much soda as I did effed up my teeth really bad and it's been a long, slow process of getting them fixed because I really, REALLY don't like going to the dentist. I would rather suffer the pains I get from eating something too hot/cold than go to the dentist.

#1 Name and Family you care to share plus a little about your weight struggles/programs you are on:
Abu, DH and DS Superguy. The last time I stepped on a scale (which was about a year ago at the dr's office) I weighed 180. I have not stepped on a scale since then, so I don't know what I weigh now and I'm not really sure I want to know sometimes. I do know that I have not gained nor really lost any weight since the last time I went to the dr's because my clothes has not gotten too tight or looser either.

#2 What are some of your trigger foods?
Anything salty and anything fried.I LOVE southern 'comfort foods' too like fried chicken, fried okra, mashed potatoes w/cream gravy, greens..*drool*

#3 What form of exercise (activity) would you love to do but have limited yourself from due to weight/confidence?
Jogging..I would love to be able to jog because I've heard it burns more calories than just walking but I'm so fat, I'm afraid I'll just look stupid. That and I have knee problems, partially due to my weight, partially due to genetics.
#4 Occupation
SAHM
#5 What do you want to achieve from a healthier body / lifestyle?
Feel better about myself..so that I feel sexy again, which I haven't felt in years.
#6 If you could celebrate with anything when you reach/ed goal, what would it be...or what would it have been?
Going to WDW of course! I would live there, if I could.

Just saying hi Abu. Hi!!!!

My life has officially spun out of control.

Please...somebody stop the ride! I need to get off...


nothing bad, just insanely busy...and stressed. very, very high stress level...probably won't be *back* until Monday....hope ya'll are doin' good...

Nancy

 

[lisaviolet]

Okay,

Since I have to get on the scale for the BL - well what the heck. Put me down for 7.

Oh no GUSTAV and his boys - make that 5.

I weigh in tomorrow for the BL but I know my weight from Wednesday - snuck on - obsessed it makes me. So I'll go from 224 for you guys.

Thanks. Have a wonderful day,

Lisa

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Yesterday was pretty good... I had a meeting last night about an hour away from home and I resisted the urge to stop for a fast food dinner and waited until I came home and cooked my JC pizza for dinner... One small accomplishment for me....

Paula, I'd say this is one of my MAJOR struggles. If I have to go out of town, I am excited to eat out. Even when I'm not hungry. Aunt Annies Pretzels. I'll have one. Cinnabon. Definately. Dairy Queen. Yupers.

I totally get that this was a big victory. Big.

Abu, oh that is horrible about your teeth. Horrible. That shouldn't be allowed. Oh and talk to EriKa about the whole "scared of the scales" thing.

Nancy, I was wondering about you. You need to slow down and not be everything to everyone. Ok, so mabye someone else has to help sew drama costumes. That is not the end of the world. And I think you need some full time help at the farm store. You can't do it all. And should not be asked to.

EriKa, wow. That is too sweet. You have a precious little one.

Munky, I meant to say this last night. Excellent job on the work out! It gets easier as you go along. (look at me, I'm acting like an expert. when I struggle hourly.)

Liz, the pictures. Priceless. Truly. And what a beauty you are!

Ok, did my time today on the dreadmill. 30/8. I am working hard here so I can get a bike ride in.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I weigh in tomorrow for the BL but I know my weight from Wednesday - snuck on - obsessed it makes me.

Join the club. When I'm on it, I weigh in lots!

 

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

Shouldn't be allowed? I did it to myself. So I have no one to blame but myself.

I really should go to the dentist..but I hate doctors. All kinds. They make me extremely nervous.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

The weight is just a number. Numbers can be funny, right?

 

[MunkyMe13]

Proud Mom Moment--

Every Thursday Kelly gets to do "Sharing" in her class. It is what we used to call Show and Tell. There are lots of rules about what kids can and can't share. No toys, etc.

So today Kelly wants to share ME. She wants me to come in today and bring my medal from the race and my sign and talk about why I run and the National Kidney Foundation. As soon as I stop crying, I am heading in to her school.

I expected a lot of things from doing this race. But not this.

Thats so sweet You have a great daughter

Week 1, Day 2, C25K. Done. 1.6 miles. Easier than Tuesday, and harder as well. Who knew my inner thighs could scream that loud from running - well, race-walking - on a completely flat sidewalk?

More later -

But, first, E - good mom of the year award - really, for Kelly to bring you for Sharing Time! I'm crying with you!

Deb

Keep up the great work!

Ok - so I should have read some more of the thread before I started posting...

10/15....that's what, like 2 weeks? Put me down for 2 lbs please...I weighed in this a.m....do you need my starting weight?

Good question... Just in case my starting weight yesterday was 193.2

My gym bag is packed and I am going to my functional strength class after work. I didn't get to swim last night due to a Girl Scouts committee so I must exercise tonight... Tomorrow is the light the night walk (and my company has made the mega donation so I don't have to personally fundraise...) and I hope to get a four mile walking DVD in on Sunday. That is the exercise plan and Sarah, I am counting on you (and frankly who am I kidding Erika too..) to keep me accountable...

I'm with you... We can do this...



That is too sweet.... you are setting an awesome example for your kids.... there is nothing cooler than that...



Nancy - please remember to stop and breathe from time to time.... you will get through this...

Yesterday was pretty good... I had a meeting last night about an hour away from home and I resisted the urge to stop for a fast food dinner and waited until I came home and cooked my JC pizza for dinner... One small accomplishment for me....

Off to my Thursday meetings... my food is packed for the day and I am ready to go....

Talk to you later,
Paula

Paula we WILL do this... I'm going to work out when I get home today instead of trying to wake up early from Nap 1 to do it... Seems to be more effective this way... I am going to keep this up... I HAVE to keep this up...

I know how you feel. My life is about to get that way..DH is going back to school to become an EMT again (he failed the final for his EMT basic the first time around, so he has to take the entire course over ) and with Halloween coming up in about a month, it means that DH is fixing to go into Christmas mode. So between his classes twice a week at night, working overtime several days a week until January AND his social calendar (he's a political official in our town) we won't be seeing him at all. It'll be like I'm a single parent, only without having to struggle to pay bills, etc. It kinda sucks, but that's life. You don't question it. You just get on the beast and ride.

I'd be in the same boat if I didn't keep my sleep schedule screwy. DH works from 2:30pm-11pm and I work 7:30am-4:30pm... basically to see him during the week I sleep from about 6pm-11:30pm, wake up, eat dinner with him, watch some tv or something, and then go back to sleep from 2 or 3am-6:30am... Its lucky we don't have kids right now otherwise we couldn't do this...

Munky, I meant to say this last night. Excellent job on the work out! It gets easier as you go along. (look at me, I'm acting like an expert. when I struggle hourly.)

Thank you!!!

I feel a lot better today... I've decided to say screw it to everything and just ignore it... I know I'm doing my job and if they fire me there is always unemployment. LOL... So whatev... Thats all I can say on that... Have a great day everyone!

Sarah

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

The weight is just a number. Numbers can be funny, right?

That they are! Funny how one day they are downa nd the next day they are up and then way down a couple of days later and then oh weigh in day and they are way UP! FUnny things Numbers are!!!


So my Mom is back in full talk mode to me she even brought me some ice cream last night at work... WHY ice cream for a person on WW??? Because it was a NEW flavor from Ben & Jerry... pumpkin cheese cake! Um yes it was good no wait it was great! I did share the pint and still have half the pint in the freezer for the kids and DH. I am still holding the grudge and plan to talk to her about it when there aren't so many peeps around! I do love my mother but she needs to understand that she HURT me big time and it has to stop because she not only does this to me but to everyone and she looses all her friends this way! She has informed me that she will not be around to help us move not that I had planned on asking her. The plant is closed for a week and she is going to Boston for the week. Things will get better as time goes by!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

I'd be in the same boat if I didn't keep my sleep schedule screwy. DH works from 2:30pm-11pm and I work 7:30am-4:30pm... basically to see him during the week I sleep from about 6pm-11:30pm, wake up, eat dinner with him, watch some tv or something, and then go back to sleep from 2 or 3am-6:30am... Its lucky we don't have kids right now otherwise we couldn't do this...
Sarah

Your schedule sounds like Mine! DH works from 330am - 1 and then I work the same shift as your DH 2:30 p.m - 11 p.m We see each other from 1 - 1:30 and a few nights a week when he stays up with me till 10 when I am home. Or like tomorrow I have to work till 11 and he will fall asleep on the couch and I will either feel bad for him and let him sleep there until I am ready to go to bed or I will be mean and wake him up and make him watch tv with me!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

That they are! Funny how one day they are downa nd the next day they are up and then way down a couple of days later and then oh weigh in day and they are way UP! FUnny things Numbers are!!!


So my Mom is back in full talk mode to me she even brought me some ice cream last night at work... WHY ice cream for a person on WW??? Because it was a NEW flavor from Ben & Jerry... pumpkin cheese cake! Um yes it was good no wait it was great! I did share the pint and still have half the pint in the freezer for the kids and DH. I am still holding the grudge and plan to talk to her about it when there aren't so many peeps around! I do love my mother but she needs to understand that she HURT me big time and it has to stop because she not only does this to me but to everyone and she looses all her friends this way! She has informed me that she will not be around to help us move not that I had planned on asking her. The plant is closed for a week and she is going to Boston for the week. Things will get better as time goes by!

I am glad things seem to be on the mend. She loves you in her own special way. And Yes, WTH with the ice cream? These parents, I tell you!

 

[MunkyMe13]

Your schedule sounds like Mine! DH works from 330am - 1 and then I work the same shift as your DH 2:30 p.m - 11 p.m We see each other from 1 - 1:30 and a few nights a week when he stays up with me till 10 when I am home. Or like tomorrow I have to work till 11 and he will fall asleep on the couch and I will either feel bad for him and let him sleep there until I am ready to go to bed or I will be mean and wake him up and make him watch tv with me!

hehe... I chose my schedule cuz to me he is the most important thing... I'll have time to sleep when I'm dead... LOL...

 

[HockeyKat]

So, the scale said happy things to me today... I am down almost 10 lbs in the last 2 weeks.

Unfortunately, though, that means the challenge will be extra hard.

 

[MunkyMe13]

So, the scale said happy things to me today... I am down almost 10 lbs in the last 2 weeks.

Unfortunately, though, that means the challenge will be extra hard.

If it isn't hard its probably not worth doing!

 

[3DisneyKids]

WOW--you all have been chatty for the past couple of hours!

So Sharing went well. It was very cute. They are all 6 years old...and at that age they still don't have filters on what they say. So after Kelly and I talked about the National Kidney Foundation and why I run it was time for "Questions and Comments." Well, one little girl raised her hand and said "My mom says that she's too old to run."

On the one hand it was cute. On the other hand...sad. I am not being at all judgmental of this mom. How many times have I said something similar to one of my kids? But mostly it made me thrilled that I AM the kind of mom who is active enough to go outside with my kids and play soccer or pitch the baseball to them or go for a hike.

Lyz--8??? HOMG. Wow. Massively impressed. Lots to say, but still biting my tongue. And a bike ride in the same day. It's killing me to not go carnival ape crazy (in a good way).

Steph--thanks for the trophy.

Nancy--good to see you if only for a sec. And what Lyz said. Too busy. Not good for you. And we need you.

Sarah--no, he is not the most important thing. You are. Be that for yourself.

KAT--woo hoo on the loss! Buh-bye WDW weight!

CHALLENGE--No, I do not need your starting weight. Just know what you are and then when we have our first weigh-in, I will record your loss. Since Oct. 15 is a Weds., that will be our weigh-in day. So your weight as of yesterday. And if you didn't weigh in yesterday, than do it today. mm-kay?

 

[MunkyMe13]

WOW--you all have been chatty for the past couple of hours!

So Sharing went well. It was very cute. They are all 6 years old...and at that age they still don't have filters on what they say. So after Kelly and I talked about the National Kidney Foundation and why I run it was time for "Questions and Comments." Well, one little girl raised her hand and said "My mom says that she's too old to run."

On the one hand it was cute. On the other hand...sad. I am not being at all judgmental of this mom. How many times have I said something similar to one of my kids? But mostly it made me thrilled that I AM the kind of mom who is active enough to go outside with my kids and play soccer or pitch the baseball to them or go for a hike.

Lyz--8??? HOMG. Wow. Massively impressed. Lots to say, but still biting my tongue. And a bike ride in the same day. It's killing me to not go carnival ape crazy (in a good way).

Steph--thanks for the trophy.

Nancy--good to see you if only for a sec. And what Lyz said. Too busy. Not good for you. And we need you.

Sarah--no, he is not the most important thing. You are. Be that for yourself.

KAT--woo hoo on the loss! Buh-bye WDW weight!

CHALLENGE--No, I do not need your starting weight. Just know what you are and then when we have our first weigh-in, I will record your loss. Since Oct. 15 is a Weds., that will be our weigh-in day. So your weight as of yesterday. And if you didn't weigh in yesterday, than do it today. mm-kay?

I'm still getting my 8 hours a night just not consecutively... LOL... to me he is part of me and therefore its important to ME to have time with him...