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

[goofyfan-12]

And can I just say that I love it that we have Liz and Lyz and Amy and Aimee. Makes life so much easier! Now we just need an Erica and a Pauline and a Cat and we will be all set. :rofl:

Does it count that I once worked in an office that had the following:
2 - Mikes
2 - Johns
2 - Pauls
2 - Paulas
2 - Erics

We used to joke that you had to have a variation on one of those names to join the firm...

 

[amykab]

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

I am about 5'11" so I guess maybe it sort of masks how much I really weigh. During my last weight loss adventure in 2004 I got down to 178, which I thought was good, but another 10 pounds would have been perfect. I've had a baby since then though and my whole shape has changed. I've got some pre PG pants that are size 16's that I will never ever get back into no matter what I lose due to my hips. Most of the new stuff I am wearing now are 12's and 14's.Weird.

Erika That sounds like a heck of a workout ! A goddess crown for sure! I just signed up for a 5K on the 18th so I can get another crack at the coirker's time!! I also found out she is doing the TOT race...I told myself I was just going to walk that one and have fun with it since it is at WDW and all, but that's not an option now!!

Have a good afternoon everyone!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I am ultra competitive (in case you haven't picked up on that ) and that is just SO something I would do. Yeah, kick her a$$!

WHAT!?!? Erika...YOU are ultra competitive?? Well THERE'S a newflash for yah!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

anyone gonna be on AIM tonight? I should be here later....

 

[adsrtw]

Hello again! Thank you to everybody who commented about my old situation. No matter how many times I want to have a scowl on my face when I am around them, I refuse to have anything less than a grin. If they think I am hurting, then they win. And I am very competitive. I might even blog about that entire situation sometime.

Well, I am off to creating a new siggy. I have to get my goal on here - maybe that will give me more motivation.

Amy, you look awesome.

TTYL,
Amiee

 

[3DisneyKids]

Wow, I knew that I went to bed early last night, but it seems everyone else did, too! In that case, it is time to wake up!

I am wearing jeans today, size 6 that are a bit too loose, and wearing a shirt tucked in. This is HUGE.

Ok, gotta get the kids up and off to school.

Lyz--hope you had a good flight and are enjoying TX. Check in when you can!

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Just have time for a quick driveby, but.

AmyKab - Omg you look awesome!!!!!

Erika - size 6 is loose you deserve that big old sparkly goddess crown, congrats!!!


Still in a significant amount of pain today, went through a bunch of tests and they ruled out a lot of things, (appendicitis being one, thanks Paula!) and referred me to my Gyn and Gastroenterologist, he thinks it may be as simple as a muscle spasm, or as obnoxious and endometriosis or ovarian cysts It feels like it might be easing up a little so i hope they find it's just a fluke.

Off to work (for the rest of my life b/c i missed half a day yesterday and i almost couldn't sit at my desk there was so much work piled up )

 

[3DisneyKids]

Yeah, I went out on a limb and just ordered these jeans (my absolute favs and the only make and fit I will ever buy now) in a size 4! Yikes! They will definitely be too tight and cause the dreaded muffin top...but the 6s are loose and I keep having to yank 'em up all the time, so I am going for the 4s!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I am wearing jeans today, size 6 that are a bit too loose, and wearing a shirt tucked in. This is HUGE.


yeah, baby!

Still in a significant amount of pain today, went through a bunch of tests and they ruled out a lot of things, (appendicitis being one, thanks Paula!) and referred me to my Gyn and Gastroenterologist, he thinks it may be as simple as a muscle spasm, or as obnoxious and endometriosis or ovarian cysts It feels like it might be easing up a little so i hope they find it's just a fluke.

Have they conisdered kidney stone? Hope you're feeling better soon....

Yeah, I went out on a limb and just ordered these jeans (my absolute favs and the only make and fit I will ever buy now) in a size 4! Yikes! They will definitely be too tight and cause the dreaded muffin top...but the 6s are loose and I keep having to yank 'em up all the time, so I am going for the 4s!

SWEET! Isn't that an awesome feeling?

Weighing in for the challenge....I'm down 1 from last week...for a total of...well, 1. Hey - I'll take every "1" I can get these days!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Yeah, I went out on a limb and just ordered these jeans (my absolute favs and the only make and fit I will ever buy now) in a size 4! Yikes! They will definitely be too tight and cause the dreaded muffin top...but the 6s are loose and I keep having to yank 'em up all the time, so I am going for the 4s!

Erika - In some ways, I love it when the jeans get to be too big because it means progress... on the other hand, I hate having to shop for new clothes every four months or so.... Congratulations on the size 4's.... I'm sure they will fit just fine....

Just have time for a quick driveby, but.

AmyKab - Omg you look awesome!!!!!

Erika - size 6 is loose you deserve that big old sparkly goddess crown, congrats!!!


Still in a significant amount of pain today, went through a bunch of tests and they ruled out a lot of things, (appendicitis being one, thanks Paula!) and referred me to my Gyn and Gastroenterologist, he thinks it may be as simple as a muscle spasm, or as obnoxious and endometriosis or ovarian cysts It feels like it might be easing up a little so i hope they find it's just a fluke.

Off to work (for the rest of my life b/c i missed half a day yesterday and i almost couldn't sit at my desk there was so much work piled up )

Stacey - keep us posted.... I am hoping for the muscle spasm... the rest of what you mentioned would be scary.... Good luck....

Nancy - Congrats on the one pound lost.... whoo hoo!!!!

Off to fight some battles at work today... To quote Mrs. Potato Head, I have packed my angry eyes this morning....

Paula

 

[lisaviolet]

Oh dear, Looks like Lisa was swimming in the shallow end of the gene pool

My Hubby is a genetic freak! He has a metabolism that I would KILL for. Can eat pretty much whatever he wants. All muscle, no fat - even when he's not working out. And it's funny, because he gets that from his grandfather, not his parents! Genetics....what a crapshoot, eh?

Loved it Namcy.

Lisa, So sorry for your friend and you.

I think I know how you feel. I am always desprately sad when a marriage, close to me, falls apart. It's such a big loss. And you think, but... (There are so many buts.) And maybe this, or what about that... It's so uncomprehendable.

I can offer nothing better than what you have gotten. Just keep rambling, it will help.

xxoo
Lyz


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Yeah you summed it Lyz. I just can't stop thinking about it. And her. And how she didn't know. And how much of a shock it must have been. It's sad. I'm just praying that she really realizes deep down, beyond me saying it, that it's about him and not her. And that many men say it isn't about sex, sexual positions, prettier women, slimmer women. Not at all. That it is about the attention they crave and need. About feeling "needed" so to speak. So it's about them. Not about her not being able to "keep him" at all!!!!!!!!!!!!! She mentioned those words and they make me feel sick and sad. I hate that she has any moments of thinking it's about anything she's lacking. I hate that. It's makes me so sad and angry.

Hey babes--

Lisa, I am so sorry for you and your friend. I have been living this with my friend Karen for the past 2 months, so I am especially sensitive to it.

Liz--as always, thanks for talking me off the ledge.

STEPH--I heard from Steph today via text and she lost TWO POUNDS! SO, Woo Hoo for Steph as she gets settled in her new digs. She hopes to be back online tomorrow.

DAWN--I also heard from Dawn today and she is up and running and all is well for now. She hasn't had internet access, so that is why she is a posting loser. She will get caught up in the next day or so.

Amy--WOO HOO for your PR! Awesome! And a goddess crown for you! A 3 minute PT totally earns a goddess crown!

As for me....I am slowly getting back to myself. I did a 4 mile run today and did the rest of my scheduled workout as well...upper body and core. So at least that got taken care of. Now I am getting caught up with work.

Good for you Erika.

And Dawn - so glad to hear that you're up and around.

Hi all....

I am beat tonight so this is going to be a quick one.... I am shivering from swimming and then coming out into the cold night... so not ready for that...

I stayed the same this week, so I am still down 1 pound for the challenge... I have an agressive workout schedule this week (M & W swimming, T & Th gym workout of cardio and my strength class and walking DVD on Sunday) which I am actually looking forward to.

I have a lot of thinking to do as some new things popped up in my life... not work stuf (thank god), but relationship type stuff and I really want to just hide under the couch until it blows over, but I can't... long story short, an old friend of mine is reaching out to me and I am not sure what his motives are... would be open to exploring things a bit, but don't want to lose the friendship. Liz - in many ways, this is like your dream....

So the question is, how much of a risk am I willing to take? That is what I need to figure out.... There is much more to the this, but I can't get into it all just yet (and I don't want to bore you all) since I don't know what it all means in my head yet... I guess PM me if you want to offer your two cents (and I won't be offended if no one PM's me) or if you want greater details... In the meantime, I'll be working to figure this one out while sweating the time away on the exercise bike....

Talk to you all later,
Paula

Paula, Paula, Paula - you have my ears in a caring way and in an absolutely curious and nosy way.

Wow! Your friend has my complete sympathy. This brought back alot of memories for me. My ex cheated on my with my then best friend while I was pregnant. Oddly enough, I didn't know she was the other woman until about a month later. I confided in her, all the while, she told him everything. I don't really know if I would have had the strength to pull out of my depression had it not been for my baby girl. Now, 4 1/2 years later, he is living miserably still with her. All the while saying how much he messed up. Too bad, so sad. Some men are just pond scum. Counseling is very good. Time heals most wounds, but I hope she soon learns that living well is the best revenge.

I'm so so sorry Amiee. So sorry. I'm doing a lot of rambling with my thoughts. I pray that none of my rambles brings you any more pain. I'm just thinking outloud and feeling a little off about life.

You are one strong woman Amiee. All the best to you. I'm so glad that you shared that. I'm sighing - I"m so sorry.

Lisa

 

[lisaviolet]

Lisa - please don't jump off of your terrace and swim over here, first of all you will freeeeeeeeeeeze to death, second of all, POINTLESS. All of this come visit the Roc crap is ridiculous. Its not a terrible city, but it's small, not a ton going on, and its full of CONSTRUCTION. I swear, by the time they finish one end of a job on 490, they have to turn around and start at the other end b/c it took so long.

I mean, "come to Rochester, it's a blast"

So, i'm sitting here waiting for my dr office and/or Urgent Care center to open, b/c i refuse to go to the ER. I have abdominal pain something fierce, kept me up in tears all night, can't sit down, can't stand up. Only tolerable position for the most part is humped over in a semi-fetal position not sure whats up with that.....

Everyone have a great day!

Oh Stacey. Hope you feel better soon. And at least know WTH is going on. Thinking about you.

And I'll refrain from the big swim for now. I would never even make it the island anyway. Toronto islands - close.

Some before pics...I don't have the before picture I really wanted to show here at work, but this one is ok. Taken one 1 year ago at WDW, a few months before dieting at about 225 pounds.

At the holidays last year, still prediet/exercise. I don't have alot of pictures because I hated how I looked in them. DH also weighed about 225 in this picture..I think he is down to about 185 now.

Easter this year, about 215 or so..at least 10 pounds down ( I say at least because I didn't weigh myself when I officially started dieting, I was too scared to see how much I really did weigh. I am guessing I was probably close to 230 when I started.)

This picture was from June, about 10-12 pounds ago

In that pic I previously posted I was about 195, which is where I am stuck at now. I guess I am lucky that I am tall. To be in a healthy BMI range I need to get below 180. I'd like to see what I look like at 165-170.

Love it Amy. You look fantastic Amy.

Gosh you have great legs. Just like my parents. . Yes, I will forever be bitter. But really Amy. You look beautiful. Way to go.

Lisa

And can I just say that I love it that we have Liz and Lyz and Amy and Aimee. Makes life so much easier! Now we just need an Erica and a Pauline and a Cat and we will be all set. :rofl:

Hey Hey Hey.....it's not Fat Albert. I had a Fat Albert lunch box. I find that slightly ironic. But what about Lisa and Lisa? Oh maybe you were going with the things like Lisa and Lyssa. . I'm still a tad crazy with congestion. Don't mind me.

Just have time for a quick driveby, but.

AmyKab - Omg you look awesome!!!!!

Erika - size 6 is loose you deserve that big old sparkly goddess crown, congrats!!!

Hey, how did I miss that? Congrats Erika. Way to go!


Still in a significant amount of pain today, went through a bunch of tests an
d they ruled out a lot of things, (appendicitis being one, thanks Paula!) and referred me to my Gyn and Gastroenterologist, he thinks it may be as simple as a muscle spasm, or as obnoxious and endometriosis or ovarian cysts It feels like it might be easing up a little so i hope they find it's just a fluke.

Off to work (for the rest of my life b/c i missed half a day yesterday and i almost couldn't sit at my desk there was so much work piled up )

Thinking about you Stacey.

Erika - In some ways, I love it when the jeans get to be too big because it means progress... on the other handI hate having to shop for new clothes every four months or so....


Paula

Ummm Paula. Are you aware Liz frequents this thread??? Uh oh. You're in trouble girl!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

Okay. I weighed in early for our challenge. I want to be in a good timeline for next Wednesday. And not to weigh in twice for BL - Friday.

So I'm down another .4. Yep, that's a point. I'm quite amused that I call that a loss and I would call up .4 a maintain!!!!!! Oh well.

I'm pleased. My period is coming. It was hard to workout sick. And I do awful when I can't work out. So very pleased.

So that's 3/5 for our challenge.

 

[amykab]

Morning Everyone!

Erika on the pants! Awesome! What kind of jeans? I still have yet to find jeans that I totally love.

Stacey Hope you are feeling better soon. Definitely get everything checked out, even if just to rule out possibilities.

for everyone!

A pretty dull day here so far. All by myself in my department at work today so I'll probably sneak out a little early. Had a really good run last night and will probably get on the dreadmill tonight to do some hill work.

For anyone who might be somewhere a little chilly right now..Pics of the sunset over the gulf of mexico from last weekend.

Have a good day everyone!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

So I'm down another .4. Yep, that's a point. I'm quite amused that I call that a loss and I would call up .4 a maintain!!!!!! Oh well.

I'd do the same thing! oh the little mind games we must play with ourselves...

AMY - beautiful pics!

STEPH - when are you gonna get back here? We miss you! and LIZ TOO...

Went for a nice 3 mile run this a.m. - felt AWESOME. now, it's off to work. Have a great day all!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Ummm Paula. Are you aware Liz frequents this thread??? Uh oh. You're in trouble girl!!!

I know.... it is horrifying to me to say it, but as much as I love shopping, my wallet is just crying for mercy.....

aula, Paula, Paula - you have my ears in a caring way and in an absolutely curious and nosy way.
Lisa

Lisa - in a nut shell, I in the midst of a quandry.... to make a long story short, my very best friend is this guy I met back in college. We are great friends and even though he lives 3 hours away, I am closer to him than any one of my friends who lives locally. Over the years, many folks have asked what is going on between the two of us and I always laughed and shrugged it off, but lately, I have been wondering... I mean one of the guys I work with met this guy once this summer and after playing a round of golf with me, and my friend started asking what was going on...

To make things more interesting, during that same trip, I noticed that my friend starting acting a little differently, but I am not sure what that means. He wants to come up and visit next month (usually he only comes up here once or twice a year and I head there once or twice a year so this visit is a little unusual) and frankly, it is freaking me out... The million dollar question is where do we go from here? I want to have this conversation about where this is going, but am scared to actually have the conversation. So, I am looking for suggestions, comments, encouragement, etc. Now, I can't say that I don't have feelings for the guy, but I am not sure what they are, if he feels the same, etc. I have buried these feelings for so long that I just don't know...

This weight loss journey has forced me to deal with the emotional aspects of my life as a way of rooting out why I was eating the way that I was. I suspect that this new found introspection has brought a great deal of things to the surface. I am gaining confidence and trying to find the strength to deal with my issues instead of hiding them from the world...

Thanks for caring (and your curiousity)... It is not easy for me to open up like this so bear with me and I move slowly here....

Thanks,
Paula

 

[grumpyyoungguy]

Hi all

Sorry for not posting....life is busy and Dawn still has no internet at her house.

This is just a flyby to let you know we are still here and BTW Dawn has lost more weight...she is such a trooper...I am soo proud of her !!!

Ok will check back later.

Dan

 

[MunkyMe13]

Good Morning all! I hope everyones week is going well... I had 2 sales yesterday which is a nice change of pace... Been working out hard this week... had a gain today from yesterday which is odd... no cheating but I think I am at that weight point where muscle gain will start reflecting in my weight... So we'll see... I've been using Biggest Loser:Cardio Max and Biggest Loser: Power Sculpt for the past 2 days and boy am I sore... The night before last hub did the sweetest thing! I told him I needed new free weights for my Power Sculpt dvd since the 7 lbers were too heavy... Well he came home with a dozen roses, 2 lbers, 3 lbers, and 5 lbers for me He can be so sweet Anywho thats about all here...

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

I'M BACK

I HAVE BEEN AVOIDING PLUGGING IN THE COMPUTER SO I CAN GET SOME WORK DONE,
But I have to pay bills and I can't do that without the computer. I have hmm lets see one room oh no two rooms unpacked I have millions of loads of laundry heading to the laundry mat just to get it done!
So until the house is unpacked I won't be on a lot HAHAHa.
I won't attempt to catch up but if someone wants to give me a run down I would appreciate it. I hear there is an Amy and an Aimee! Welcome!

Yeah, I went out on a limb and just ordered these jeans (my absolute favs and the only make and fit I will ever buy now) in a size 4! Yikes! They will definitely be too tight and cause the dreaded muffin top...but the 6s are loose and I keep having to yank 'em up all the time, so I am going for the 4s!

Great JOb Erika

 

[3DisneyKids]

Weighing in for the challenge....I'm down 1 from last week...for a total of...well, 1. Hey - I'll take every "1" I can get these days!

WOO HOO, Nancy! I am right there with you. For you and I, a pound is a HUGE loss, so celebrate it! Goddess crown, totally.

Okay. I weighed in early for our challenge. I want to be in a good timeline for next Wednesday. And not to weigh in twice for BL - Friday.

So I'm down another .4. Yep, that's a point. I'm quite amused that I call that a loss and I would call up .4 a maintain!!!!!! Oh well.

I'm pleased. My period is coming. It was hard to workout sick. And I do awful when I can't work out. So very pleased.

So that's 3/5 for our challenge.

WAY TO GO LISA! And yes, I have been a horrible Challenge Master but I will post results tonight.

Went for a nice 3 mile run this a.m. - felt AWESOME. now, it's off to work. Have a great day all!

Ha! And I went for a 17 mile bike ride, so there! Trading places, anyone?