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

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hi ladies. I had a super busy day. I "really" worked! All day long. I think I'll have to take a mental health day tomorrow.

Sorry I'm involved in the drama. I am proud of you Lisa for saying your piece and not editing it, (which you always do.) This thread has been that kind of a muturing of sorts for me. I am much more enabled because of it and not trying to please everyone all the time. Don't get me wrong, I still do that, at like 95%, but not the 110% impossible standard I was setting and others had set for me. And Deb, I think you can appreciate that. Sounds like you are running into the same things at home and work, and maybe needing to speak up when it might not be pc.

On to lighter topics: Liz, size 10! You are a rock woman. So green. But in loving sisterly way.

And yes, you have to go to the gym. Your the instigator of this whole freaking exercise challenge anyway.

Nancy - I almost left you out. How could I do that to a woman who spends her days baking.

I figured we would be seeing less of you for a bit. What with all the drama sewing, goat & teen herding, and choir arranging. Big hug for you.

Lisa - I am Liz. I want to be a size 10 and weigh 155. I am wayyy far away from that. Cause I have spent the year screwing around. I joined this thread on Dec 29(?) I think, and spent most of that time gaining friends and a few pounds. I am on the right side of the road now, so I am hopeful.

Dawn - I am so very pleased Baylor is doing well. School would be so great. Yaay. And you had the insurance talk. Ohh, scary. Did it go smoothly?

Steph - I have to say, your life right now sounds very crazy. Between your job and family . Maybe you like it that way, but my goodness, I get exhausted for you. It's no wonder you have a headache. Even when you do go on vacation it's run run run.

Val - welcome. You'll have to spill the details of your life. Or Liz can do it. I'm gonna call you newb. And it's going to get confusing. Us using "real" names, but post 3 of this thread will be a good cheat sheet. You'll figure out who's who in no time. (so long as you know that I'm the most important.)

Amy - my goodness woman. You are getting all kinds of things done. Carpet cleaned. Visits with family. The one gal you got close to, that is strange.

EriKa - where the heck were you all day? Geebus. And my kids sleep in too. Thank heavans. Even, no ESPICALLY, on Saturday morning, Madeline knows when she wakes up to get her sippy cup of chocolate milk out of the fridge quietly and don't bother me. I need my Saturday sleep.

Kat - I'm so glad you made it one week on the wagon. It's about freaking time.

Paula - I am still thrilled for your loss. Who knew a week of tracking would help. (shut up Liz). Totally inspiring.

Deb - Sorry things have been out of wack for you. I was surprised to see your post today. I thought you had written us off like so many others. I understand needing time to take care of yourself.

Sarah and Stacy - Not sure what to think about their absence. I know Sarah's "big" boss, from another country was in last week, don't know where she is this week.

My food for the day:
cheese stick
slimfast
slimfast
pear
philly cheese steak sub (no fries or pop, thank you very much.)

Exercise: posted this morning. Cause I rock.

Night Ladies.

 

[HockeyKat]

Thanks guys!!

Okay, here is confession time:

I have lost about 40 and have 30 more to lose. I had lost more than 60 and had less than 10 to lose, but I will put it right out there, I put 20 back on since July. Sigh.

I am 5'8" and my goal is about 150 or so. My lowest 2008 weight was 159.6. As of Tuesday morning I was 179.2. Which is way better than last week's weight, which I try to repress when thinking about it.

Food for today:
B: half english muffin w/ sf jam (60), coffee
L: ham/laughing cow wrap (140), salad (100)
D: 1 bag ff popcorn (200), some homemade chicken liver pate (~200), fat free pringles (150), 1/2 cup moose tracks ice cream (170).

Total for today, 1020. Exercise, 30 min on the arc trainer, 50 crunches. Water, 64 oz.


Paula, what is the Liz diet? Champagne?

E, I am so proud of you for tracking. I know how very much you hate it.

Lisa, .

Lyz, I am so excited... just over two weeks... so very, very happy that it worked out for you, you have no idea.

Nancy, if you are drinking for me, there will be no time for drama club!!

Everyone else,

 

[3DisneyKids]

EriKa - where the heck were you all day? Geebus.

Ummm...did you not see my post? I biked 17 miles! So that is where I was! Seriously, though....Wednesday, which means half day for the kids. So I was momming it.


Exercise: posted this morning. Cause I rock.

You so TOTALLY do. You have been in my head all week! Why? Cause you freaking ROCK!

KAT--thanks for acknowledging my tracking. You know, I am actually ok with it because everyone else is doing it and posting it here. Makes all the difference for me. Who knew? (Yeah, shut up Liz.)

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

 

[3DisneyKids]

See? Green lights. Just you and me.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

What at 745 I am waking up the thread! WOW~

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Ok so I am off for a busy day!
Our bank changed companies and the last time they did this we could use our debit cards and checks because only the names changed. Well now I can't use any of it! I can't even log on to check my account can't go to the ATM NOTHING! So I am off to the bank to get all NEW crap ola. I do have to pay the bill and without the essentials I can't.! GEE I hope my MONEY is still all there!

YEsterday:
exercise: raked the lawn again! and pulled weeds so I can today plant bulbs!
and exercised x2 (need to play catch up I guess)
food yesterday:breakfast~ nothing
lunch~ 5 ritz crackers with cream cheese and pepper relish
dinner McD quarter pounder (ya I know BAD) med fry and an apple pie!

 

[lisaviolet]

This is for me guys. I had a hard night sleep. And I have questioned myself with the PM and the thread all through the night.

I'm off to work. But I need to voice something for myself.

The PM and thread was questioned by me before hand and after. the choice. And as it should be. That's a big decision to make someone feel attacked. I need to say this. This was not a personal issue in that I felt it needed PM. But I did question myself. One, honestly I was tired and I own that. Tired helped the choice. I own up. But I see it as a thread issue, not personal, when I feel a certain way about how things are going here. And I feel the need to say it. To me, this morning I'm clear that it was a thread issue. Even though I was only speaking for me.

I would like to leave this all alone at this point. I'll shut up now. I just needed to hear myself really. This is a big deal in my life and process in life. Might seem small but it's big to me. And be I want to clear, for me, that I would like this, if everyone is okay here - including Deb, to be an open thread. Not for attacks. Obviously not. But for feelings said without malicious intent. I think it is already guys really if I think about it. I'm not the only one expressing them.

I might take a day or so. I'm just very tired - that's all. So no worries.

Sarah - where for art thou girl? I woke up thinking Sarah.

Have a good day everyone,

Lisa

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good morning! I woke up feeling thin, which is awlays good! I won't actually weigh in till next Friday. Yes, I still have issues with the scale. I know.

Busy day today...in meeting all day till 1pm. Then I will head out for my long run. 90 minutes today of just running. As always, I am stressed. My long runs still freak me out and shake my confidence, etc. And the fact that I can't get to it till late in the day is compounding that for me.

FYI-- 3 weeks from tomorrow. I'm just sayin.

And Steph...2x! Come on. You are just making the rest of us look bad.

 

[amykab]

Just checking in quick this morning...DD and I are heading out soon for our long wog once my breakfast settles. Am hopeful for 9 miles, but will take 8. I am mulitasking and including the post office on our wog, so I can mail a few things!!

I stayed up late last night and completed the 2 CE's I need to apply for licensure as a medical lab technologist in FL. So that will all be in the mail tomorrow. I also talked to a recruiter the other day and she told me that whenever I was ready to give her a call and she could pretty much place me immediately! Sweet!

I also slept on the couch last night to try and avoid DH's germs. We have a guest room but it is currently more of an office/TM room.

Erika, sending some for your run!

I'll be back today at some point. DH won''t be home until after 8 pm, so I think I may nap with DD this afternoon and then go out to some stores when she gets up.

Have a good day!

Amy

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hi all.

Nothing like waking up feeling thin. There's a banana for you.

I am down myself these past few days. I'm sure it's "honeymoon" loss, but, I will take that and use the trajectory.

Amy, your day sounds ideal. It's horrible that you got laid off, but what a blessing you can spend this time, playing stay at home mom and get lots of additional things done and then go back to work when necessary. Wog. Precious.

Steph - bank. Scary. In these times you don't want to keep people from their money.

Dreadmill. Done. Weightlifting (i use that term loosely) and strength training done. Now I just need to restrict my calories for a third day. I will be calling on divine intervention for this one.

Mad is home. I think she has strep. We go to the dr at 1:15.

Off to shower and make an appearance at the offi-cina.

 

[valerie66]

Good Morning everyone!
Thanks all for the warm welcome. Please forgive me if my posts lack all the excellent bells & whistles I have been seeing- I'm trying to learn names and figure out the mechanics...I'll be on track soon! I think I need to fill out the profile sheet but will need some advice on where to locate the form...in the meantime, here is some info about me:
I live in Middletown, NJ with my husband Dan and our 2 kids, Marilyn (5) and Christopher (3). We are huge Disney fans - we have vacation club at Old Key West but usually stay at Boardwalk for our yearly visit. We just got back from our most recent trip - in early Oct. We love, love, love Halloween at Disney.
I've been on program since January 08 and have lost 45 of the 100 pounds I need to loose. I have always struggled with my weight and have been a WW member many times before - but I've never had this much to loose (and gain!). I met Liz at our WW meeting and have been watching her transformation weekly since January - wow, has she has been a huge inspriation to me, and many others in our group I'm sure!
At my day job, I'm an interior designer. On the side I bake fancy cookies for parties and events. (I am so sick of these particular cookies, baking them has not interfered with my commitment to WW.) Now, regular cakes and cookies, they are a problem. As are most comfort foods. With little kids in the house, they are hard to avoid.
Regarding my program, I wish I was further along at this point, I confess my commitment started to wane over the summer and up until a few weeks ago. But I am so happy to have lost the 45. While I was taking my 'break' I managed to only gain 1 lb back. So, with that said, I am ready to press on....
Thanks again for the big welcome - I will be working on getting your names straight asap!
I'm happy to be here!
Val

 

[SeptemberGirl]

This is for me guys. I had a hard night sleep. And I have questioned myself with the PM and the thread all through the night.

I'm off to work. But I need to voice something for myself.

The PM and thread was questioned by me before hand and after. the choice. And as it should be. That's a big decision to make someone feel attacked. I need to say this. This was not a personal issue in that I felt it needed PM. But I did question myself. One, honestly I was tired and I own that. Tired helped the choice. I own up. But I see it as a thread issue, not personal, when I feel a certain way about how things are going here. And I feel the need to say it. To me, this morning I'm clear that it was a thread issue. Even though I was only speaking for me.

I would like to leave this all alone at this point. I'll shut up now. I just needed to hear myself really. This is a big deal in my life and process in life. Might seem small but it's big to me. And be I want to clear, for me, that I would like this, if everyone is okay here - including Deb, to be an open thread. Not for attacks. Obviously not. But for feelings said without malicious intent. I think it is already guys really if I think about it. I'm not the only one expressing them.

I might take a day or so. I'm just very tired - that's all. So no worries.

Sarah - where for art thou girl? I woke up thinking Sarah.

Have a good day everyone,

Lisa

Yes, Sarah, where are you?

Lisa, I think this was well said.

Sorry I'm involved in the drama. I am proud of you Lisa for saying your piece and not editing it, (which you always do.) This thread has been that kind of a nurturing of sorts for me. I am much more enabled because of it and not trying to please everyone all the time. Don't get me wrong, I still do that, at like 95%, but not the 110% impossible standard I was setting and others had set for me. And Deb, I think you can appreciate that. Sounds like you are running into the same things at home and work, and maybe needing to speak up when it might not be pc.

Deb - Sorry things have been out of wack for you. I was surprised to see your post today. I thought you had written us off like so many others. I understand needing time to take care of yourself.

Deb, again, I don't need to defend Lisa. But I think Lyz said this well. We don't know you or what's going on. And it doesn't matter how long you've been around. We are all about the empowerment, and if you want to be part of that, so be it. But we do call each other on things, because we have that respect for what we do here. It's not about attacks, and you felt that and Lisa addressed it.

I have been very open about not being able to support people at times, but still I have been supported. Sometimes you just have to throw up you hands and say, "I can't do this. Can someone else hold me up for a while?" And if you have that respect there, you are held up. But part of being held up is holding others up. And all of it is being honest. We are true to ourselves here, or trying like hell to be.

I am not perfect, none of us is perfect, but we're in this together. It means something to us, this thread. And if you want to read and pop in and out, no worries. But if you want to be part of it on a deeper level and be able to say "hey can you carry me today?" then you have to be honest. Lift up when you can, and when you can't say so.

That's all. We don't ask more than that, and my friends, these ladies (and Dan), really are terrific people who will carry you over a mountain.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Good Morning everyone!
Thanks all for the warm welcome. Please forgive me if my posts lack all the excellent bells & whistles I have been seeing- I'm trying to learn names and figure out the mechanics...I'll be on track soon! I think I need to fill out the profile sheet but will need some advice on where to locate the form...in the meantime, here is some info about me:
I live in Middletown, NJ with my husband Dan and our 2 kids, Marilyn (5) and Christopher (3). We are huge Disney fans - we have vacation club at Old Key West but usually stay at Boardwalk for our yearly visit. We just got back from our most recent trip - in early Oct. We love, love, love Halloween at Disney.
I've been on program since January 08 and have lost 45 of the 100 pounds I need to loose. I have always struggled with my weight and have been a WW member many times before - but I've never had this much to loose (and gain!). I met Liz at our WW meeting and have been watching her transformation weekly since January - wow, has she has been a huge inspriration to me, and many others in our group I'm sure!
At my day job, I'm an interior designer. On the side I bake fancy cookies for parties and events. (I am so sick of these particular cookies, baking them has not interfered with my commitment to WW.) Now, regular cakes and cookies, they are a problem. As are most comfort foods. With little kids in the house, they are hard to avoid.
Regarding my program, I wish I was further along at this point, I confess my commitment started to wane over the summer and up until a few weeks ago. But I am so happy to have lost the 45. While I was taking my 'break' I managed to only gain 1 lb back. So, with that said, I am ready to press on....
Thanks again for the big welcome - I will be working on getting your names straight asap!
I'm happy to be here!
Val

Okay, so some more about Val...

Her kids are ADORABLE! OMG! So cute and sweet and they have some spunk. Love that. And you know how I feel about OPK's.

She scrapbooks! She has pictures of her WW transformation, month by month. How cool is that? Don't you think she should start uploading the digital images of that? They are really nicely done. They make me stuff look like, well....you know.

Her job is pretty cool. Love how she glossed over that. Lyz, get on her and make her talk about it.

She's a Disney freak - we love that And her 45lbs is TOTALLY major and keeping it off is TOTALLY major, too.

I am happy you are here, too!

 

[HockeyKat]

This is for me guys. I had a hard night sleep. And I have questioned myself with the PM and the thread all through the night.

I'm off to work. But I need to voice something for myself.

The PM and thread was questioned by me before hand and after. the choice. And as it should be. That's a big decision to make someone feel attacked. I need to say this. This was not a personal issue in that I felt it needed PM. But I did question myself. One, honestly I was tired and I own that. Tired helped the choice. I own up. But I see it as a thread issue, not personal, when I feel a certain way about how things are going here. And I feel the need to say it. To me, this morning I'm clear that it was a thread issue. Even though I was only speaking for me.

I would like to leave this all alone at this point. I'll shut up now. I just needed to hear myself really. This is a big deal in my life and process in life. Might seem small but it's big to me. And be I want to clear, for me, that I would like this, if everyone is okay here - including Deb, to be an open thread. Not for attacks. Obviously not. But for feelings said without malicious intent. I think it is already guys really if I think about it. I'm not the only one expressing them.

I might take a day or so. I'm just very tired - that's all. So no worries.

Sarah - where for art thou girl? I woke up thinking Sarah.

Have a good day everyone,

Lisa

Lisa, again.

Good Morning everyone!
Thanks all for the warm welcome. Please forgive me if my posts lack all the excellent bells & whistles I have been seeing- I'm trying to learn names and figure out the mechanics...I'll be on track soon! I think I need to fill out the profile sheet but will need some advice on where to locate the form...in the meantime, here is some info about me:
I live in Middletown, NJ with my husband Dan and our 2 kids, Marilyn (5) and Christopher (3). We are huge Disney fans - we have vacation club at Old Key West but usually stay at Boardwalk for our yearly visit. We just got back from our most recent trip - in early Oct. We love, love, love Halloween at Disney.
I've been on program since January 08 and have lost 45 of the 100 pounds I need to loose. I have always struggled with my weight and have been a WW member many times before - but I've never had this much to loose (and gain!). I met Liz at our WW meeting and have been watching her transformation weekly since January - wow, has she has been a huge inspriation to me, and many others in our group I'm sure!
At my day job, I'm an interior designer. On the side I bake fancy cookies for parties and events. (I am so sick of these particular cookies, baking them has not interfered with my commitment to WW.) Now, regular cakes and cookies, they are a problem. As are most comfort foods. With little kids in the house, they are hard to avoid.
Regarding my program, I wish I was further along at this point, I confess my commitment started to wane over the summer and up until a few weeks ago. But I am so happy to have lost the 45. While I was taking my 'break' I managed to only gain 1 lb back. So, with that said, I am ready to press on....
Thanks again for the big welcome - I will be working on getting your names straight asap!
I'm happy to be here!
Val

Welcome!! I too, lost my motivation over the summer. But I put on 20 instead of 1.

And wow for strength in the face of cookies!!

Yes, Sarah, where are you?

Lisa, I think this was well said.



Deb, again, I don't need to defend Lisa. But I think Lyz said this well. We don't know you or what's going on. And it doesn't matter how long you've been around. We are all about the empowerment, and if you want to be part of that, so be it. But we do call each other on things, because we have that respect for what we do here. It's not about attacks, and you felt that and Lisa addressed it.

I have been very open about not being able to support people at times, but still I have been supported. Sometimes you just have to throw up you hands and say, "I can't do this. Can someone else hold me up for a while?" And if you have that respect there, you are held up. But part of being held up is holding others up. And all of it is being honest. We are true to ourselves here, or trying like hell to be.

I am not perfect, none of us is perfect, but we're in this together. It means something to us, this thread. And if you want to read and pop in and out, no worries. But if you want to be part of it on a deeper level and be able to say "hey can you carry me today?" then you have to be honest. Lift up when you can, and when you can't say so.

That's all. We don't ask more than that, and my friends, these ladies (and Dan), really are terrific people who will carry you over a mountain.

So well said. And so true. This place is all about real. Which is why when I am not being true to myself, I fade away...


Oh, and I talk to Sarah most days. She is doing well and is down more than 60 now I think. I will tell her that y'all are thinking of her, and to stop by.

 

[MunkyMe13]

Hey all...

Was told I was missed so I thought I'd better get my butt back here before I get in trouble... LOL! I have been swamped at work... Big boss was here last week which stressed everyone out! Every day I try to get on here but then my regular boss gives me a glare about not being on the phone... I've been psyching myself up about Xmas this year... I've been listening to music, watching the movies, DH and I got our new tree (the old one looked like it was half dead), and I've been knitting scarves... I finished my first one yesterday and I have 3 more to make before Xmas. Combine all of this with my sleep schedule and thats why I'm never on... I'm always on aim during the day and sometimes during the early evening... Really that is the best way to get me... I'm sorry if that comes off as me not caring but really thats not the case... I just never seem to get a moment to sit at the computer... I am always trying and doing well then slacking at other stuff... lol... I do miss all of you!!!

In other news I've been eating poorly... but wierdly slowly losing weight so I think I am readjusting stuff...

Welcome Val!!! I'm always MIA but always on aim... lol...

Debating about doing Xmas cards this year... Are digital e-greeting viewed as a cheap cop out? Would any of you be offended to get an e-card? Saves money on postage and the cards AND is environmentally friendly... I don't see it as bad... Most people throw out Xmas cards anyway... What do y'all think?

Anywho back to work... I will try to post more today... (no promises tho lol)

 

[MunkyMe13]

 

[SeptemberGirl]

SARAH! You are so skinny!!!! WOW.

Also, new jeans girlfriend. Those are too big on your skinny butt!

Love the pics. Looks like a great time!

 

[MunkyMe13]

SARAH! You are so skinny!!!! WOW.

Also, new jeans girlfriend. Those are too big on your skinny butt!

Love the pics. Looks like a great time!

LOL those were the new jeans... LOL... to fit my dang gut they are always huge in the thighs and the butt... sux... I fit into a 16 about a week ago but I was muffining over the top so I didn't get them... But at least they buttoned!!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

LOL those were the new jeans... LOL... to fit my dang gut they are always huge in the thighs and the butt... sux... I fit into a 16 about a week ago but I was muffining over the top so I didn't get them... But at least they buttoned!!

I think you need a 16. Low waisted. Then there's no issue about the tummy. Long shirt and poof! Also, I keep finding jeans for you girls with the skinnier legs and behind...they are popular now!