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

[DISNEY4XMAS]

So you girls have been busy today! I have lots to comment!

Val - so you are new to the DIS boards? Isn't that crazy. You even own DVC.

So anyway, for Val and the rest of you, I recommend the Budget Board. I check it daily around the holidays. I find tons of gift savings there.

3/4 years ago, when ipod shuffles were $100, I got mine for $69 from a tip there.

Couple years ago, on Thanksgiving night, right after midnight, I learned you can buy many of the Black Friday Sale Items from Walmart ONLINE! Right then I bought 2 name brand digital cameras for $88 (each) for christmas gifts. (Oh and a video camera for me.)

Anyhoo, thought I'd share.

So cool I need to check it out! also the walmart thing intreges (sp) me!

HI - all - have read and caught up...will try and proper post later to reply to everyone but I am just emotionally bancrupt right now...

I have been posting more of a blog on the site of Coping/Compassion here...read for details...I was worried about monoploizing this weight loss thread with so much sad news...

Basics...Baylor was in the tub for over an hour while the 2 other boys argued over whether to call for help or not...the homeowners son played Nintendo while Baylor was in the tub crying...washed his pants trying to cover up the fact he brought gas to the bon fire pit...fire marshall said yeterday that they are lucky there wasn't an exlosion from the vapors when the washer started...

I am really struggling on what to do with a lawsuit past the point of the insurance because it will probably not cover everything...

I still have no internet at home - went to coffee shop at 6 am to catch up on all of you....

But the good news in all of this....

Baylor is home finally....


late Wed night..but had a hard day yesterday....

Will be back here later and post more - I'll try and call some of you later...

LADIES - PLEASE! Us gals who can't get on-line at work are having trouble keeping up!
I so agree! BUT I AM RIGHT THERE WITH THEM ON MY DAY OFF!!!!
So - let me start here by saying, my headache was gone when I woke up this morning. (good news). Bad news? I feel like I've pulled EVERY MUSCLE in my back. I have absolutely NO IDEA WTH is going on. I can barely move. First I figured I slept funny - and that it would work itself out. Went to the gym (supposed to be a strength day for me - NOT)....ended up on the elliptical for 25 min, then bike for 30....back still hurts. A lot.

Take 2 advil, go to work, limp thru the day. more advil - Now I have a 4H awards night to go to - Potluck. Well guess what. I'm ordering pizza. (yes, I've finally decided that I can NOT do everything for everyone all the time....thanks Lyz!)
MMMMM PIZZA~~~

I'm honestly thinking that this whole headache/back pain is due to stress. My body always does something wonky when I'm stressed...






Gar 'matey. I be after your treasure chest

this is so wrong on so many levels!!!!




No, I haven't started packing for Cancun yet...I'll get there though....probably the day before we leave! but yes, my passport is ready and waiting, so that's all I really need, right? (well, that and...a new purse? )[/B]
who needs clothes just a passport is all you need in Mexico

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OOPS...got someone here to breed a goat. yeah - animal sex. And we charge for it....and at that...I gotta run...

Oh boy I can remember the first time I was at the farm when the breeder came. we all stood and watched! We have a phantom mare at the barn for the morgan hourses!

Ok, time to update on the nemesis situation.

Stacy, that is my nemesis, not the Stacey who posts here.

So I had a great idea. Instead of running around like crazy cleaning my house for her, I turned the tables.

I called her...sweet as pie, mind you...and said, "Gee, Stace, I have to go pick up Riley at his thing this afternoon, so why I don't I just drop Alaina off to you at your house? That way you don't have to make a special trip all the way across town." HA!

Now she is running like crazy since I will be showing up at her house. Goddess! Ok, an evil goddess.

At least that is what I thought earlier in the day. Then the following situation happened, which gave me my lesson for the day:

Evil Doesn't Pay!

OMG, did I get screwed! So the girls get off the bus and we come into the house. I made chocolate chip cookies and had other snacks, etc. Kel says that Alaina wants to call her mom. No problem. Well, Alaina burst into tears as soon as she starts talking with her mom. Not sure why. I get on the phone with Stacy, my nemesis.

She says that Alaina is really upset about something but she doesn’t know what. While on the phone, Stacy asked Alaina if she wanted to come home or stay and play at my house. Alaina says that she wants to stay and play but she wants her mom to be there as well. I get on the phone with Stacy who tells me what Alaina wants. What could I say? “Of course, come on over. We’ll just hang out while the girls play.”

So not only does she have to be IN my house (which I ended up not cleaning to perfection once I *thought* I had turned the tables), but I actually had to entertain her for like an hour and a half. PAINFUL.

So, now I am drinking. Natch.

Isn't that always fun!
what you drinking!
I so want to be home right now! NOT HERE AT WORK! Nothing new to report here!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi gang...

Just got back from watching the new Bond movie... good flick and Daniel Craig - hubba hubba....

Nancy - goat pimp.... too funny... just had to comment...

OK - food tally for the day

B - JC cereal w/ dried cherries, skim milk and tea
L - 1/2 turkey sandwich on wheat w/ mustard, assorted veggies, LF choc milk
S - apple, vitamin bar, 1 oz LF cheese stick
D - chicken gyro w/ 1/2 the meat, tossed greek salad
S - 4 handfuls of movie popcorn

Not bad for the day... no exercise though... tomorrow I will though..

Have a good one,
Paula

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Valnewb - I am in love with you! We speak the same language. And you made it here just in time for Festivus!

Steph can bring the pole....I'll nominate Erika for the feats of strength!


I believe that makes you a pimp.

pretty much....



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Oh boy I can remember the first time I was at the farm when the breeder came. we all stood and watched! We have a phantom mare at the barn for the morgan hourses!

Yeah, things get really interesting around here. When DD was in 4th grade, she "shared" with her class that she had helped her father artificially inseminate a goat. (the teacher nearly had a stroke! )....I told her that if the kids had questions, we could bring the goat in and demonstrate! ..oddly she didn't take us up on that

Hi gang...

Just got back from watching the new Bond movie... good flick and Daniel Craig - hubba hubba....

ahhh..we love a good Bond movie around here...

I have to work tomorrow...special quilt event at the orchard....usually lots of fun, but it's supposed to rain pretty hard then we are off to Boston to have a fun evening with friends...so Kat & Amy...I'll be thinkin' and drinkin' for you!

 

[amykab]

Food for today

B:Coffee and granola bar
Lanera (asiago roast beef, tomato soup)
D:Italian out (salad, 2 pieces of bread, ate about 1/4 of the tortellini on the plate)

Drinks:water, diet pepsi..and......... sangria. I fell off the no drinking wagon pretty quickly. Also looking forward to getting to VT and having some VT beer.

No exercise. Just ran out of time.

I am happy to report I have finally zero'd myself to pre-TOT weight. And I think I may even be a couple pounds under that since I am super bloated.

Speaking of VT...I need to get to bed..I never sleep well before a travel day.

to everyone.

I will be posting from VT.

I am on facebook. How do I find you all on there?

Cheers!

 

[lisaviolet]

whenever I was ready to give her a call and she could pretty much place me immediately! Sweet!



Amy

Now that is sweet!!! Yeah.

Hi all.

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

Big words there cutie.

Good Morning everyone!
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

Outstanding Val. Congratulations on all your success. I was so going to tell you about my cheat sheet I pulled out for my first month - but I see Miss Stephanie is on it. Really it helps the hurting head.

So glad you're here.

Lisa

Lyz, get on her and make her talk about it.

Nothing like Lyz to make a newbie fit right in.

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.

Thanks Kat for getting the girl back here.

Oh and Kat - good to hear about your kitty. And as for the finances. I hear ya. You can't help but think of it when it gets so high.

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)

And there she is. Hey Sarah. Loved the pics. You look so cute and happy. Nice. Knitting scarves - talented girl. Good to hear ya.

Ciao' bellas (and Dan )
Paula

Ooops, Paula. I wanted to ask you if the project was getting any better? But somehow I went a little nuts with the edit.

Also, when you were talking with Val I got really curious about your positions before construction management. Ie. Did you do a lot more design?

I even bought my christmas cards for this year last year!

Oh boy. I am so missing a gene. My mother would love you Steph.

It did feel different... I felt free and pretty...

I so love this. So nice.

ooooooh-kaaaay.

So. I'm monopolizing the thread now.

Or talking to myself...

My head is feeling better....yeah....2 advil and 2 HUGE glasses of wine...that'll dull the pain. I *think* that my pain was previously erronously self-diagnoised. I *think* that my brain hurt because AMY sent me telepathic messages to let me know I wasn't DRINKING HER SHARE!

oh dear. There is no WAY I can sew costumes in THIS state.... well...I couldn't have done them with that nasty headache either.

One wall is all glass looking out at the lake.

ummm - is envy a sin?

I am sadly somewhat excited that my size 14 jeans that have been much too tight lately, are fitting rather well today even straight out of the wash. Plus I have new boots from my shopping trip the other day, so I feel all stylish. Well, that, and tall (they have a 3" heel).

Okay, stuff is done, off to somewhere (home, gym, not sure). I might be on AIM later, depends. I am caught up on CSI:NY for now.

Yeah on the jeans.

But the boots. How long do they make your legs stilt girl? Aren't there some rules on how leggy one can be?

I am just emotionally bancrupt right now...

I guess so Dawn. You must be physically and mentally exhausted. Take good care of yourself.


Well guys,

I am down 1.1 for BL this week. Well, let's half that because it's a two week weigh in because I was out of town last week.

But I have never ever been so thrilled about a loss. Really.

So thrilled.

And body is changing more rapidly than the scale. So pleased with that.

Thanks to everyone for posting where you are at. I was wondering outloud. It's nice to know the facts - instead of me guessing. Nice check in.

Oh Paula - that's what I wanted to say - I loved your line about how we will all get where we need to in time. Loved it.

And hi to Lisa - I saw you popped in.

And Amiee - I wish you would come back to us. I sound like a romance novel. But I so wish you would. I loved listening and talking with you.

Master's Stacey - where for art thou?

Lisa

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Good Saturday morning all...

Gotta make this quick, 'cause I must get to work.

Bottom line with me: I'm completely DISGUSTED with myself. Monday morning I am starting to earnestly and honestly count points - not just give a generic report of the food that I *think* I remember eating.

Please - any and all of you - feel free to call me out if I haven't posted my points for the day, 'K? I totally need the accountability. I may even go back to WW meetings after my vaca....have a GF who is starting today, so mutual support = good thing!

OH - and saw my friend last night who had the gastric bypass....she's looking AWESOME! I'd guess she must have lost a good solid 50 pounds. DH was commenting on how her pants were totally baggy! I'm so happy for her - and her family. She was one for whom this was literally a matter of life and death.

So much for being QUICK! gotta run - will check in later!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Nancy--you know that we will be here for you!

Wow, we all must be tired after last night. I didn't get to bed till 2;30! Ugh! And I have my long run (again) today. Damn I hate it when I have to do it on the week-end. But getting these big long blocks of time is just near impossible these days.

Have a great day all! Really--so many of us do great during the week and then go wild on the week-ends. Let's not do that this week-end. Keep posting food and exercise.

Tomorrow will be my challenge, not today. We are having a big birthday party at MIL's. Between my family of 5 and J's side of the family, we have 6 people with birthdays in November. So we always get together in the middle of the month have the "November Birthdays" party.

It will be interesting. She has no idea how to cook vegetarian food, so it is always something really gross (last year it was tuna tacos....yes, it is disgusting as it sounds).

And the gifts I get are equally horrendous. Last year it was a purple polyester pants suit. She said that she saw it and thought it would be so cute on me. Has she met me? Oh, and it was from a thrift store to boot. So it wasn't like I could at least return it to Kohl's or something and use the credit to buy something I wanted. Good times.

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Lisa - is that my new name, Master's Stacey? How official!

Ok guys, i think i owe all of you an apology. The past few weeks i've been in a pretty bad place, physically, mentally, emotionally. Instead of doing what i SHOULD have done, and seeked support here in our community of friends, i crawled into a hole and disappeared.

Don't be offended, it wasn't just a dis thing, I went to work, i came home, rinse, repeat, thats it thats all. Ignored my phone, haven't checked my email in a week and a half... Completely isolated myself. Bruce has been working evenings/overnights so i hadn't really seen him either.

I'm starting to shake some of it, and was laying in bed this morning and for some reason a little voice in my head just insisted that I get up and come online. I feel like a huge hypocrite, the whole point of this thread is to foster a sense of community, compassion and support, and i just bailed....

I need to start piecing things together in my head. I need to stop emotional/stress eating, start working out again (haven't done a THING in 2 weeks, i'm back to my original weight, and devastated.) Maybe i'm just not sure what to do.......

A few points i wanted to comment on (please don't get upset if i miss you, i think it was 27 pages or somewhat that i just read through)

Dawn - honey, i'm so sorry with all of this that you have been dealing with, poor baylor, stay strong, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Erika - same for you and your little angel, i'm very happy to hear her kidney is healthy, i'm sorry to hear that she has to go through another surgery, but i'm glad you were able to have a happy family vacation before receiving the news, so you could all be in a good place

Kat - i'm glad you started to get back on the wagon, it means there is hope for me still!! So sorry to hear about kitty!!

Lyz - I'm happy to see i was often in your list of hellos, it means alot


On positive notes, i had my grad school orientation this week, got all registered. I'm excited to start the next chapter....

Also, at 3 a.m. this morning Bruce and I decided we ARE going on vacation this year, and we booked our disney trip online. Going May 6-13, staying at the Poly, which i have ALWAYS wanted to do. Taking advantage of the buy 4 get 3 offer. So i'm excited about that, another thing to be able to look forward to.

Off to take care of the pupster and spend time with my husband (he is actually home this weekend, i'm floored, and so excited, i've really missed him...)

I'll be back to catch up more a little later!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi Lisa (ME) and Lisa (CAN)!

Welcome back Stacey!

On food and tracking...

yes, we need to keep on keeping on during the weekend. Last night I had make up s&x with movie theater popcorn. The aftermath was not pretty. I told Jodi to throw her body in front of me next time I attempted that. She was hysterical laughing.

So right now I have 14.5 weekly points left and 21 for the day. Tonight is drinks out with a whole slew of people for Jodi's birthday. I am thinking no beer, just diet coke and vanilla Stoli. 2 pts each. Pizza for dinner, but I can have a huge salad and two pieces of thin crust and only spend 8 pts. (VAL - Brothers. And The Downtown for drinks)

Also, I think I am wearing my new size 10 dark wash jeans, a white tank shirt, and a sleeveless vest over it - so of the moment in fashion, and so revealing. So I really don't want to pig ot before this event orat it, as I will be dressed stylin'.

If I use all 14 extra points tonight, that is FINE. I can survive on normal points Sunday, monday, and Tuesday.

Thoughts on my plan? Plans of your own?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Off for my long run...send me good thoughts. I need it today.

 

[lisaviolet]

Lisa - is that my new name, Master's Stacey? How official!

Ok guys, i think i owe all of you an apology. The past few weeks i've been in a pretty bad place, physically, mentally, emotionally. Instead of doing what i SHOULD have done, and seeked support here in our community of friends, i crawled into a hole and disappeared.

Don't be offended, it wasn't just a dis thing, I went to work, i came home, rinse, repeat, thats it thats all. Ignored my phone, haven't checked my email in a week and a half... Completely isolated myself. Bruce has been working evenings/overnights so i hadn't really seen him either.

I'm starting to shake some of it, and was laying in bed this morning and for some reason a little voice in my head just insisted that I get up and come online. I feel like a huge hypocrite, the whole point of this thread is to foster a sense of community, compassion and support, and i just bailed....

I need to start piecing things together in my head. I need to stop emotional/stress eating, start working out again (haven't done a THING in 2 weeks, i'm back to my original weight, and devastated.) Maybe i'm just not sure what to do.......

A few points i wanted to comment on (please don't get upset if i miss you, i think it was 27 pages or somewhat that i just read through)

Dawn - honey, i'm so sorry with all of this that you have been dealing with, poor baylor, stay strong, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Erika - same for you and your little angel, i'm very happy to hear her kidney is healthy, i'm sorry to hear that she has to go through another surgery, but i'm glad you were able to have a happy family vacation before receiving the news, so you could all be in a good place

Kat - i'm glad you started to get back on the wagon, it means there is hope for me still!! So sorry to hear about kitty!!

Lyz - I'm happy to see i was often in your list of hellos, it means alot


On positive notes, i had my grad school orientation this week, got all registered. I'm excited to start the next chapter....

Also, at 3 a.m. this morning Bruce and I decided we ARE going on vacation this year, and we booked our disney trip online. Going May 6-13, staying at the Poly, which i have ALWAYS wanted to do. Taking advantage of the buy 4 get 3 offer. So i'm excited about that, another thing to be able to look forward to.

Off to take care of the pupster and spend time with my husband (he is actually home this weekend, i'm floored, and so excited, i've really missed him...)

I'll be back to catch up more a little later!

Yeah Master Stacey is here!

Stacey, my goodness no apologies at all. I hate to speak for everyone. I honestly do. But I think everyone would feel the same way. No need to apologize. This isn't some pressure filled thread where one needs to feel bad because you need time off here. I heard Sarah say the same kind of thing. I hope I personally didn't confuse any issues here on this thread. Really. We all have to take care of ourselves first and foremost. That's a given. For everyone.

And I just want to say to everyone. I also hope that I didn't cloud any issues around posting back to everyone. So no apologies or having to point it out there either - like explain it unless you want to of course. I've read so many people in the last few days apologizing or commenting about that too. Feeling like they need to point out they can't. Guys, just in case, that's not an issue. At all. Talking to some and not to all. It's so not an issue.

Poly!!!! Outstanding. Ah the Poly. How I've lived at the Poly beach Stacey. You know I can be an absolute goody goody with rules. But what I do is take the DVC pool hopping gift that we have and somehow in my head I extend it to the Poly hammocks. So I lay in the hammocks for hours on end and tell myself I'm DVC pool hopping. Even though I can't even see the pool. Not good. Well, good for me and my relaxation and for my reading material.

Wow. Must have felt great to go on your orientation.

And time with your husband. Lovely.

Great to see you Stacey,

Lisa

 

[lisaviolet]

Also, I think I am wearing my new size 10 dark wash jeans, a white tank shirt, and a sleeveless vest over it - so of the moment in fashion, and so revealing.

Thoughts on my plan?

No thoughts on your plan. Cause your success speaks for itself or I'm very lazy. Just kidding. However, I do want pictures. Pictures please.

Off for my long run...send me good thoughts. I need it today.

Good thoughts.

 

[lisaviolet]

And the gifts I get are equally horrendous. Last year it was a purple polyester pants suit.

OMG. I need to read more closely. How the heck did I miss this?

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Yeah Master Stacey is here!

Stacey, my goodness no apologies at all. I hate to speak for everyone. I honestly do. But I think everyone would feel the same way. No need to apologize. This isn't some pressure filled thread where one needs to feel bad because you need time off here. I heard Sarah say the same kind of thing. I hope I personally didn't confuse any issues here on this thread. Really. We all have to take care of ourselves first and foremost. That's a given. For everyone.

And I just want to say to everyone. I also hope that I didn't cloud any issues around posting back to everyone. So no apologies or having to point it out there either - like explain it unless you want to of course. I've read so many people in the last few days apologizing or commenting about that too. Feeling like they need to point out they can't. Guys, just in case, that's not an issue. At all. Talking to some and not to all. It's so not an issue.

Poly!!!! Outstanding. Ah the Poly. How I've lived at the Poly beach Stacey. You know I can be an absolute goody goody with rules. But what I do is take the DVC pool hopping gift that we have and somehow in my head I extend it to the Poly hammocks. So I lay in the hammocks for hours on end and tell myself I'm DVC pool hopping. Even though I can't even see the pool. Not good. Well, good for me and my relaxation and for my reading material.

Wow. Must have felt great to go on your orientation.

And time with your husband. Lovely.

Great to see you Stacey,

Lisa

Thanks Lisa

 

[valerie66]

Valnewb - I am in love with you! We speak the same language. And you made it here just in time for Festivus!

YESSS! For the rest of us!!! I'll get the pole ready!

I believe that makes you a pimp.



That is TOO funny!

Ok so I am off target today for eating. I just couldn't take it. I needed real food. I am moving on. Tomorrow will be fine. I can only take so much diet food.

I couldn't do this if the 'real' food was off limits. Even though it's a painful points expenditure, I've got to eat regular bread and cheese sometimes.

Liz - where is my haystack tutorial?

I made haystacks yesterday with pb & milk chocolate chips...most excellent. And you can't beat the bonus 'benefit' from all that fiber...sorry, had to mention that!

 

[valerie66]

Hi Lisa (ME) and Lisa (CAN)!

Welcome back Stacey!

On food and tracking...

yes, we need to keep on keeping on during the weekend. Last night I had make up s&x with movie theater popcorn. The aftermath was not pretty. I told Jodi to throw her body in front of me next time I attempted that. She was hysterical laughing.

So right now I have 14.5 weekly points left and 21 for the day. Tonight is drinks out with a whole slew of people for Jodi's birthday. I am thinking no beer, just diet coke and vanilla Stoli. 2 pts each. Pizza for dinner, but I can have a huge salad and two pieces of thin crust and only spend 8 pts. (VAL - Brothers. And The Downtown for drinks)


Also, I think I am wearing my new size 10 dark wash jeans, a white tank shirt, and a sleeveless vest over it - so of the moment in fashion, and so revealing. So I really don't want to pig ot before this event orat it, as I will be dressed stylin'.

If I use all 14 extra points tonight, that is FINE. I can survive on normal points Sunday, monday, and Tuesday.

Thoughts on my plan? Plans of your own?

As a rule does everyone post their intake for the day?

Brothers Pizza it outrageous. I've eaten at the Downtown but never drank there. Your beverage of choice sounds delish.

Sound's like a stylin set of threads Liz. Hope you had a good night.

I went to sleep early last night, thinking I'd get up at 6.30 and take a really long walk but it was pouring. So, now walk. I will try again tomorrow. I've got to show a loss this week at weigh in. I think I've been ok, but I need to have a big week - just for my own sanity.
Anyone go out in the rain? Any tips on how to keep the ipod dry?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy--you know that we will be here for you!

Thanks

And the gifts I get are equally horrendous. Last year it was a purple polyester pants suit.

OMG! We have a Raspberry Polyester Pant Suit that pops up every now and then in MY family. It was given to me out of the closet of one of DH's deceased elderly relatives (ummm??? Thoughtful? ) and I told my sister I was giving it to her for Christmas So I did (well, and a REAL gift as well of course! ) So here and there, when least expected, this nasty item shows up at a birthday party, or holiday...or...whenever!)

The past few weeks i've been in a pretty bad place, physically, mentally, emotionally.

Welcome back, Stace! I can relate to being in "a bad place". It can be so draining! Glad you are feeling like you're getting back on track with life....and to the Poly!

yes, we need to keep on keeping on during the weekend. Last night I had make up s&x with movie theater popcorn.



Also, I think I am wearing my new size 10 dark wash jeans, a white tank shirt, and a sleeveless vest over it - so of the moment in fashion, and so revealing. So I really don't want to pig ot before this event orat it, as I will be dressed stylin'.

NICE. I'm going out tonight too...and planning on wearing my "$5 at Salvation Army-Erika's-Magic-Jeans" That WERE a size bigger than I needed...until I bought them and, well...expanded my "assets" so they would fit appropriately But - even with the 5-ish pounds I've recently acquired, they STILL look damn good (they truly ARE magic )


So - I'm pretty sure I told you we were going to Boston to visit friends (ie party)....but (hang on to your hat Lyz - you have TOTALLY gotten under my skin.....) we are DITCHING our kids - they are going to another awards dinner (yes, we had one last night too) where DD is getting a rather special County 4H Award. yep. Her brothers are taking here, while dad & I go get drunk. I'm feeling a little badly about it, I think. Or maybe I'm feeling badly that I'm not feeling badly? (did that even make sense?) I mean - really -we go to EVERYTHING and do EVERYTHING with and for our kids. This one evening is for us - and was planned before we got the date of this awards dinner...so...

I hope I'm doing the right thing.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey babes--

Stacey--on or off, it is ok. Just as long as you are working on yourself in some way. Sometimes you have other stuff you have to get through before you are ready to tackle the weight, so don't sweat it.

So my long run....are you ready? DONE! Phew. I have been stressing for days. 8.5 miles, in the rain, no walking. Goddess crown for me.

Good thoughts.

Thanks! It helped....really. I always think of this board when I am on the long run and all of the ways we are all working. And it gets me through it.

As a rule does everyone post their intake for the day?


VAL--as a rule we do not always post our food and exercise here. However, we are currently in the midst of a mini-challenge (since so many of us were struggling), so many of us are posting right now. Feel free to join in if you think it will help you.

Anyone go out in the rain? Any tips on how to keep the ipod dry?

Just got back from 90 minutes in the rain. Not the first time, I am afraid. I keep my iPod in a sleeve/protector thing I got at Target, so that helps. And today I had to wear a light running jacket, so it was in the pocket as well.

NICE. I'm going out tonight too...and planning on wearing my "$5 at Salvation Army-Erika's-Magic-Jeans" That WERE a size bigger than I needed...until I bought them and, well...expanded my "assets" so they would fit appropriately But - even with the 5-ish pounds I've recently acquired, they STILL look damn good (they truly ARE magic )

I know! Love those jeans!

Her brothers are taking her, while dad & I go get drunk.

Now THIS is why you are my idol!

Seriously, no, you are not making the wrong decision. There is a reason you have stayed in a happy, healthy marriage for so long. Things like this are important. You put your kids first all the time. You do so much for your kids. This is for you. Go, have fun, and leave the guilt.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Nancy - you should definately go out - without the kids. I'm glad for you. Have fun.

I am SUPER SUPER TIRED today. I could just crawl into a ball and sleep for 10 days. I put the new TinkerBell dvd in for Madeline and ended up watching it. So cute. The music, ah, made me long for my WDW. You know I think that is half the magic. The music they play as you flow along enjoying your family.

Lot's of posts for a Saturday. Hi everyone!!!

Val - the posting of the food is not mandatory. It's been helpful to alot of us cause we kinda got into a funk it it holds us accountable to each other.

Stacey - glad to see you are back. This thread, you get out of it as much as you put in. Kwim? Start taking care of you. Espically if you want to be a different body shape in May at the Poly.

Lisa - glad to see you lost, but even better, happy with your bad self.

Amy - brrrr - poor girl. Are you frozen yet? Just think, people have to get out and pump gas in that cold.

Liz - have fun tonight. and EriKa, I can't wait to hear what you get .

ok, i am off to shower or nap. And I believe the nap is winning. Later tators.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Now THIS is why you are my idol!

Seriously, no, you are not making the wrong decision. There is a reason you have stayed in a happy, healthy marriage for so long. Things like this are important. You put your kids first all the time. You do so much for your kids. This is for you. Go, have fun, and leave the guilt.

Good job on that run! yes - goddess crown indeed!

Thanks for the vote of confidence. Yah know, I try to remember that there was life BEFORE kids and there will be life AFTER kids - so every now and then we try to do things WITHOUT kids - I'd hate to get to the "after" kids part of my life and realize that I don't even *know* the person I'm married to anymore. KWIM? So yeah, we are going. And I'm sure everything will be just fine. DD didn't seem to care whether or not we would be there - kinda sad to say, but my kids seem to win so many 4H awards that they have become rather routine.

I have a whole long philosophy on that....probably should save that for another day....gotta get packin' so we can hit the road.