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

[goofyfan-12]

Amy -

So sorry to hear about the layoff... I know you said it was coming (and thankfully had a contingency plan), but I was hoping that it wouldn't get to you....

Sending your hugs and prayers...
Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Well as of 845 this morning I am no longer employed. I knew it was coming, but it still sucks. Severance was what I expected though, so we'll be ok through the end of the year.

I'm at home now. Plan on going out in a bit to do some errands, then pick DD up from daycare. As much as I have hated her being in daycare (getting sick,bitten,etc) there is a part of me that will be sad that she won't be going anymore at least for awhile. She really enjoys it and has made some friends.

Oh, Amy, I am so sorry. I have been laid off twice, both times I knew it was coming, both times it sucked. You will get back to work and DD back to her friends...it does work out, but if it sucks in the meantime, that's okay.



I lost 3.6 this week. Made my goal of 159lbs by this week and I have only 8.4 more to go. That's all, folks.

 

[HockeyKat]

Well as of 845 this morning I am no longer employed. I knew it was coming, but it still sucks. Severance was what I expected though, so we'll be ok through the end of the year.

I'm at home now. Plan on going out in a bit to do some errands, then pick DD up from daycare. As much as I have hated her being in daycare (getting sick,bitten,etc) there is a part of me that will be sad that she won't be going anymore at least for awhile. She really enjoys it and has made some friends.

Aww... I have been laid off three times and it has sucked every time.

And did you say bitten??

Oh, Amy, I am so sorry. I have been laid off twice, both times I knew it was coming, both times it sucked. You will get back to work and DD back to her friends...it does work out, but if it sucks in the meantime, that's okay.



I lost 3.6 this week. Made my goal of 159lbs by this week and I have only 8.4 more to go. That's all, folks.

See, I TOLD you you would lap me!! You rock.


I have spent my day wandering the office labelling things. Whee.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Kat, you are still going to end up looking better than me - omg, the exercise alone!

And yeah, little kids bite other kids. Especially at that age. The don't know how to use their words!

 

[amykab]

Thanks for all the and good thoughts! I've already filed for unemployment. Luckily our WDW trip next weekend is pretty much paid for, so we'll still get to do that.

I am also making a list of things that I have been wanting to do forever, house stuff, organizing, that I haven't been able to do because I've had no time.

Yes, DD has been bitten several times at daycare, usually over a toy. Just how they communicate I guess. While I hated that she got bitten, I was more worried about her being the BITER. It's not like you can tell them not to do something again. Well you can, but they don't understand.

Lyz I did ask for the workouts, as crazy as that sounds! Now that I have a bit more free time, I am going to up my training a bit.

Erika Thanks for sending all those workouts! I am actually pretty excited to get started.

I'm off to get DD!

Amy

 

[3DisneyKids]

This is me. Crying. Squats.

I don't understand. Your kids get out early every Wednesday?

Oh good. So you aren't crying about the gym. When are you joining?

And yes, they get out early every Weds. from the beginning of the school year till like Thanksgiving. Then it is only the second Weds. of every month. Fun schedule, eh?



Lol. Amy did you ask or did she just "bless" you with workouts?

SHE ASKED!

Oh, Amy, I am so sorry. I have been laid off twice, both times I knew it was coming, both times it sucked. You will get back to work and DD back to her friends...it does work out, but if it sucks in the meantime, that's okay.



I lost 3.6 this week. Made my goal of 159lbs by this week and I have only 8.4 more to go. That's all, folks.

O. M. F. G.! LIZ! In the 150s! With less than 10 to go! Holy crap! I am SO SO SO proud of you! We need a new pic.

Goddess crown, absolutely!

Lyz I did ask for the workouts, as crazy as that sounds! Now that I have a bit more free time, I am going to up my training a bit.

Erika Thanks for sending all those workouts! I am actually pretty excited to get started.

I'm off to get DD!

Amy

See? I am not totally insane. She wanted them! I started running 5 days a week, but now I only run 4 days each week (so you will see the schedule change) and I cross-train cardio the other 2 days, for 6 days a week of cardio. And I strength train on 4 of those 6 days. On my long run days I only run and don't do any strength or core. Same for my tempo run days. If you need help starting tempo runs, let me know. Tempo runs are what will help with speed. That and weight loss, of course.

 

[lisaviolet]

Erika


Thought I would share a preview of DD's halloween costume..We'll be trying to get her picture with the real snow white next weekend.

Cute. Cute. Cute.

TOO CUTE!!!!

Good News!!! DH is going to days permanently starting next Monday!!!! No more cruddy sleep schedule!! Hello cable tv! Anywho must go torture myself with 30 minute Shred... adios!

Nice Sarah. Happy for you.

Forgot to mention thank-you for all the 30 day shred discussion.

Oh you'll be REALLY thanking us when you do it. Not so sweetly.

Oh Jillian "I'm going to rip off your arm and hit you with it" Michaels. Are you gay? Not sure. Excuse me why I talk to myself.

Tonight we got material for the girls costumes. Molli wants a masquerade ball dress and Maddi wants to be a cat with a red cape? Supercat anyone? Boy oh boy, did I push hard for a princess, but, not gonna happen.

My MIL will make their costumes. She is the seamstress and loves to sew for my girls. She literally would be upset not too. I know you've seen this before, but here are the costumes from 2 years ago. My favorite.

Cuties. Cuties. Cuties. Just like their mama.

I'm up. I'm up.

I'd like to know the ADR details.

Off to walk.

Oh and heres one for you. My left knee has been killing me. In January, when I was walking, it was killing me then too. Feels stiff and swollen. Not in pain, execpt for when I try to hunch down or curl up my leg on the couch. It went into February, and our trip to Disney, it was so magnified. The Pain. Then I came across Allieve. With which I was able to sleep. I got home, quit working out and the pain went away.

Then to July, when I again started walking on the tm. I was worried about my knee, so I started taking an Allieve per day. Walking pretty regularly. My knee never did bother me. Eventually I dropped off the Allieve, cause really, you shouldn't take pain meds all the time.

2 weeks ago, the pain came back. Which makes me kinda depressed. I don't know what to attribute it too. For starters I had two weeks where I let my workouts slite. Week one, just tired and lazy. Week two, out of town.

Do I hurt cause I stopped working out regularly? Cause I'm not hooked on Allieve, (or maybe I am)? Cause I've been walking on a flat surface as opposed to tilted?

I googled it and the data said, if your knee is stiff and sore, it's probably one of two things. My front thigh muscles aren't strong enough to keep my knee cap in place or two, I've got bigger problems, joint health and such and it's not going to help if I ignore it.

You guys have an opinion? Walking shouldn't be this hard.

Aaaarrrgh. Sorry Lyz. Frustrating. Erika got you with the ice and off the heating pad. You should have seen me yelling at the scream. Off with the heating pad.

she said GREAT SHE CAN TAKE MY JOB! I will give it to her! (she is still mad that they fired her lover! THE MARRIED DIRECTOR OF THE LAB)

Funny. In a oh so wrong way.

Well as of 845 this morning I am no longer employed. I knew it was coming, but it still sucks. Severance was what I expected though, so we'll be ok through the end of the year.

I'm at home now. Plan on going out in a bit to do some errands, then pick DD up from daycare. As much as I have hated her being in daycare (getting sick,bitten,etc) there is a part of me that will be sad that she won't be going anymore at least for awhile. She really enjoys it and has made some friends.

Sorry Amy. I'm sorry for the crappy news.

New doors are opening.

I lost 3.6 this week. Made my goal of 159lbs by this week and I have only 8.4 more to go. That's all, folks.

Is it wrong that I cried over someone else's weight loss. You know what - don't answer - I don't flippin' care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, I'm talking to myself again.

Liz,

I am so absolutely thrilled for you. That's wonderful. I can't imagine how proud you must be of yourself. So happy.

Lisa

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Okay me....finished off at 3/5 for our challenge.

We had an election yesterday. Called a month ago my American friends.

And the reigning sociopath is still in power. But really he's not half as entertaining as your reigning sociopath.

But we have a minority government again. Which means the sociopath just wasted our money calling an early election to get his wanted majority. Whatever.

Oh well....life goes on.

to all of you!!!!

 

[goofyfan-12]

LIZ -

Did you say 3.6 pounds.... You go girl!!!!!

That is so amazing.... I am doing a happy dance for you...

Congrats on the loss.... 150's huh... I dream of being there and you are already there.... amazing...

Paula

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

LIZ!!!!!! HOMG!!!! Yay for you! Queen.

 

[MunkyMe13]

Oh, Amy, I am so sorry. I have been laid off twice, both times I knew it was coming, both times it sucked. You will get back to work and DD back to her friends...it does work out, but if it sucks in the meantime, that's okay.



I lost 3.6 this week. Made my goal of 159lbs by this week and I have only 8.4 more to go. That's all, folks.

yay!!! Grats!!! I can't wait to be there!!

 

[adsrtw]

Wow Amy, I'm sorry for your unemployment ~ hopefully you will be able to find a job quickly.

 

[amykab]

Liz, WTG with the weight loss!!!

Erika, definitely interested in any tempo run advice you can give me. I've read alot about them, but any suggestions would be great. I am hoping that with starting to do them and about another 30 pound loss, I can get to where I'd like to be pace-wise.

All of DD's daycare teachers were so sad to see her go. But it makes no sense to pay 800+ dollars a month to keep her there when I am not working. They'll most likely have a spot for her early next year if I needed it. She actually waved and said bye-bye to her teachers. So stinkin cute.

And I found out that female coirker who is having/had relations with the program manager is going to TOT next weekend and he is going too. And when I speak of the relations, I am not going off of gossip. I (unfortunately) have a firsthand account from a business trip this spring. yuck.

And tomorrow I am going to follow my own advice and get a new pair of shoes. I think it is why my shin has been funky for a week or so.

Cheers,
Amy

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Lyz - those kids are so cute. Lisa was right - just like their mom.


Thanks, everyone, for the congrats. It's totally unreal. Especially since I had such a hard six weeks. But I just need to keep going. So close now. I want to hit goal by our trip, so that's 7 weeks. 8.4 in seven weeks? i hope so! It would be awesome to go to WDW in maintenance mode.

My friend Richelle is here, the photographer who took my before pics, so I am sure she will get some good ones I can post!

I will try to be around, but it might be sketchy until next week. I"ll do my best, though!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Why am I the only one who can't see Lyz's pic of the girls?

 

[Dizneydawn]

I have news. The new jeans arrived today. I went upstairs immediately to try them on. I knew that they would be too tight, but I wanted to see how tight they would be.

Um, they fit. Size 4. They like really FIT. I would be more excited, but I am still stunned. I am wearing them now...circulation is not cut off. Pretty comfortable. Just....stunned.

That totally rocks..I am sooo proud of you and the size you want and the way you feel about yourself is great....Carsyn has been going to the YMCA for 1 week now..I join tom...and she is on the scale...but working towards how she looks without freaking about a number...so I am proud of her...I will share your success...

EriKa - yaay on the size 4's!!!! I'm so green!!!! "I" got you thru your run? I was just sitting at my dest enjoying a butterfinger? And thinking 48 more days! How the heck am I gonna lose any weight?
See...I needed to be picked up off the floor...I have not gotten past page 40 yet...and I was like...what happened...when did LYZ say she is comming...I hat being out of the loop...feel like a loser....

BUT ARE YOU REALLY COMING???

ACK! I go away for a few days and there are 7 pages of posts to catch up on... I am with ya sistah!!

I'm going to try and watch Biggest Loser and read at the same time....

Erika

Thought I would share a preview of DD's halloween costume..We'll be trying to get her picture with the real snow white next weekend.

SOOO cute I could just numble her up...

Hi Gang,

Reading here, just too busy to stop and write. It's crazy, crazy, crazy. The next few days will be socialite. Friends in town, Rob and Richelle - who took my before pics -and Nick has a work function every night.

So, Erika...very awesome. Great victory for you.

Amy, i feel you. The economy has hit me, too, I am sad to say. The weeks before the end of the year will be hustle, hustle, hustle for work. I hate hustle. I have my fingers crossed for you.

I'll post tomorrow after WW, or at least call one of you and let you know how I did. Miss you.

xoxo

I am glad I am not the only one crazy busy...will be glad to slow down too...miss being a daily part of so much...

Wow. And I know what you mean. Getting caught up in the excitement. It IS going to be fun.

And you know, I have come far. While I'm not "losing" weight. I am now of the mindset that I have to workout. Kwim?

Get this LYZ...the baddle of the bulge in my head is the biggest battle I will ever fight...


Nancy, bout time you checked in. I want to hear about your adults only swingers camping weekend.
Ohhhh...gossip??? Nancy...I thought you were more the Quaker not the Shaker!!! J/K...miss ya!
My MIL will make their costumes. She is the seamstress and loves to sew for my girls. She literally would be upset not too. I know you've seen this before, but here are the costumes from 2 years ago. My favorite.[/COLOR][/B]

Lucky...I cannot sew and neither can anyone I know...

I was such a band dork too! Never played a sport in high school, and only got into fitness at all in my mid 20s.
Me...waited till late 30's...you are a goddess for that alone girl!!!
Instead of running, I took up ice hockey. Go figure.
Cause you are a tough cookie!
Sorry about the job situation. I know what being laid off is like, and it isn't fun.

E, size 4. Holy Crap!!

Did I mention I bought plane tickets for Dec? Y'all are really stuck with me now...

I wanna fly mamma...24 hours straight is gonna stink I think!!!

Well as of 845 this morning I am no longer employed. I knew it was coming, but it still sucks. Severance was what I expected though, so we'll be ok through the end of the year.

I'm at home now. Plan on going out in a bit to do some errands, then pick DD up from daycare. As much as I have hated her being in daycare (getting sick,bitten,etc) there is a part of me that will be sad that she won't be going anymore at least for awhile. She really enjoys it and has made some friends.

Well today must be the day...Chad was layed off this morning too...has to meet with the union tom to find out what he is elligible for...not a pretty day for many of us...I hope you find a better job for you honey...

Oh, Amy, I am so sorry. I have been laid off twice, both times I knew it was coming, both times it sucked. You will get back to work and DD back to her friends...it does work out, but if it sucks in the meantime, that's okay.



I lost 3.6 this week. Made my goal of 159lbs by this week and I have only 8.4 more to go. That's all, folks.

You are my absolute inspiration for sticking to it and believing in you!!! Such a proud person am I that I know you...even from afar!

 

[MunkyMe13]

When things seem too good to be true they probably are... DH may not be going to days now... He heard rumor that they maybe changing their minds and keeping him on nights... I am so irritated I can't even think straight... I am so sick of being on 2 schedules... I want to have my husband home when I am awake not taking 2 naps... I don't even want to workout right now...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I have spent my day wandering the office labelling things. Whee.

Off with the heating pad.

You ladies act like you don't even know me. I "AM" the path of least resistance. Ice. I can't willingly place ice on my person. What kind of freakshow do I look like?

Why am I the only one who can't see Lyz's pic of the girls?

lol. You are on a "need to see" basis.

I wanna fly mamma...24 hours straight is gonna stink I think!!!

Ya think? I wouldn't do it.

I am not officially going. I haven't gotten the green light. The pretripnuptial agreement signed. But I am working on it. Outloud. Not just in my head.

When things seem too good to be true they probably are... DH may not be going to days now... He heard rumor that they maybe changing their minds and keeping him on nights... I am so irritated I can't even think straight... I am so sick of being on 2 schedules... I want to have my husband home when I am awake not taking 2 naps... I don't even want to workout right now...

Sarah, I'm sorry. I can't imagine your life cycle. It must be exhausting. I'll cross all my digits for you.

Paula, did you see the finale? I am soooooo peeved.

I have had a very bad mental health day. I am totally raging at the man. Myself. I just want so freaking much.

And another thing. I can't go to a gym. Do you understand how much I loathe me. I can't barely go into Walmart without wilting under the shame of me. I definately can't go into a gym and work out with the beautiful people. I need another plan. I'm gonna have to do those crap butt popsicle squats.

I will wake up in a better mood. Just needed to vent. Thanks for listening.

Ok. I am going to bed. I have a full day tomorrow. Marvin is having his teeth cleaned and I get to go see my gynocolosist. I am looking for humiliation. See ya'll in the am. TTFN.

 

[3DisneyKids]

You ladies act like you don't even know me. I "AM" the path of least resistance. Ice. I can't willingly place ice on my person. What kind of freakshow do I look like?

I can't tell because I can't see you because gotten dark over there...like it or not. You have a sports-related injury, after all!

Ya think? I wouldn't do it.

OMG, me either. You could not pay me to make that drive. And we have calculated it out. Driving saves us like $150. SOOOO not worth it.

I am not officially going. I haven't gotten the green light. The pretripnuptial agreement signed. But I am working on it. Outloud. Not just in my head.

This made me laugh. It was just SO you!


I have had a very bad mental health day. I am totally raging at the man. Myself. I just want so freaking much.

Sorry for your day. Share or vent if you need to. You have my info.


And another thing. I can't go to a gym. Do you understand how much I loathe me. I can't barely go into Walmart without wilting under the shame of me. I definately can't go into a gym and work out with the beautiful people. I need another plan. I'm gonna have to do those crap butt popsicle squats.

Um, have you looked in a gym recently? They are NOT full of beautiful people at all. Find one that is not all muscle-head men and matchy-spandex women. They do exist. In fact, the vast majority of gyms are pretty diverse. There are only a few that are for the beautiful bodies only.

Oh! Idea. Go to the one at the university. You likely won't run into anyone from your crowd and trust me...college gyms have all kinds in them. You can get a community member pass.

And stop with the loathing. Wasn't it just a week ago that we all voted you too cute for words and wanted to put you in our pockets?

Ok. I am going to bed. I have a full day tomorrow. Marvin is having his teeth cleaned and I get to go see my gynocolosist. I am looking for humiliation. See ya'll in the am. TTFN.

HI LAR IOUS. I so need to go to the gyno (or as Liz says, the lady doctor...who warned her about Advanced Maternal Age, let's not forget! HA! Still having fun with that one!). OMG, I have not been in ages.

Ok, must work.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

HI LAR IOUS. I so need to go to the gyno (or as Liz says, the lady doctor...who warned her about Advanced Maternal Age, let's not forget! HA! Still having fun with that one!). OMG, I have not been in ages.

Ok, must work.

LOL. I guess I missed that one. Poor Liz.

Yes, I will be confirming the IUD is locked and loaded.

College gym. See, that is what I needed. Some out of the box thinking.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

So you guys have had some fun tonight I had FOUR pages to catch up on!
OMG LIZ Way to go on the weight loss!
LYZ I had to stifle my laugh because everyone is sleeping on the IUD locked and LOADED comment!!!

So Nothing to report other than according to my Doctors notes I have lost 38 pounds since February! My blood pressure was Normal today! the last time I was in in FEB it was sky high like put me on some medicine HIGH! Today it was 130/74 I was psyched about that.
Can't wait to see what the LADY DOCTOR says in January when I go there! Let's hope it is Jan. TOM is late by a week! Stephens fixed adn I have nothing to worry about right??? FLIPPING OUT HERE!!!! HE even went back for his re check and there was NOTHING...... ZERO SWIMMERS. THE GENE POOL IS EMPTY! So I am over reacting RIGHT... The stress of the move is playing with my cycle right! UUUUUGGGGHHHHH! Maybe I am just counting wrong! Do you start counting from the first day or the last day of your period? Because if it's the first than I am at 35 days and by just the day of the month than it should be any time now! This is why I liked being on the pill or the patch or anything the figured it out for me!
Ok It's almost one and I need to sleep! NIGHTY NIGHT