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

[AKASnowWhite]

Someone on a different board said they brought home 25 lbs of candy from it!!!!!!

Oh - I'm sorry...that's just GROSS.

Ack. the math major in me can't let this go. What's a serving size...like 1ounce.. maybe? That's 16 servings per pound, or 400 servings in 25 pounds.

That's so wrong in so many ways....

 

[MunkyMe13]

Oh - I'm sorry...that's just GROSS.

Ack. the math major in me can't let this go. What's a serving size...like 1ounce.. maybe? That's 16 servings per pound, or 400 servings in 25 pounds.

That's so wrong in so many ways....

Thats why I'm going for fruit leathers!

 

[HockeyKat]

Awesome steps, Kat. How did you do?


Where ARE you guys? All of you? Sleeping? Hungover? Um, exercising? (Steph's way or Erika's way).

Me, I went to a rock show at a club last night. Ran into friends of friends that we have known for years. We had a great time out. Now it's off to the comical madness that is a four year old's soccer game. There are actually some really good kids who know how to play and everything. Our team is awesome! But Em? She is picking flowers. They are going to put her in first before she loses interest She'll run with the pack if she's on the field, but those weedy flowers are just so much more interesting!

Have a good day, every one!!!

I did great. Stayed within my calories and drank all my water.

I am taking a pass on the exercise this weekend in the hopes of kicking this cold. As of right now, after Nyquil and 12 hours of sleep, it is being kept mostly at bay. I am hopeful that it will never turn full-fledged...

And at the flower-picking. How cute!!

I do advice it because its damn tasty and looks healthy... lol... As I tell my mother who eats it at least twice a week, its satans creation... I DID avoid chipotle BUT DH ended up working until like 1:45 in the morning so he brought us home Jack in the Box... lol... I love me some sourdough jacks... I still lost a lb this morning and I'm now 189.8!!! Now I just have to manage to stay good this weekend and keep my water up and food intake down...

I hope everyone else is having a fabu weekend...

You are in the 180s!!!! I am SO FREAKIN PROUD of you!!!


Nancy, thanks for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!


Oh, and again... all of you rock. Thanks for being here when I need you.



So, I have been harnessing the power of craigslist this week. Had someone come and aerate and overseed my lawn today. Very pleased. Now that our "drought" is over maybe I will get to have a real boy lawn this year.

Tuesday we have a potential housekeeper coming by for an interview. So much stress in our household revolves around cleaning, that maybe this will help.


Today my baby step is to not eat anything bad for me. If I track and stay within calories, then even better. But at the very least, dietary/healthy foods only.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

LYZ...yesterday I decided that if I was going to give you *suggestions* on exercises, well...I should do them myself. So - I did popsicle stick squats. Let's just say that stairs are my mortal enemy today!

I'm still eating my popsicles. Just kidding. I am kinda scared.

I did great. Stayed within my calories and drank all my water.

Good job KK.

Oh, and again... all of you rock. Thanks for being here when I need you.

You rock too mama.

I still lost a lb this morning and I'm now 189.8!!! Now I just have to manage to stay good this weekend and keep my water up and food intake down...

Sarah, let me tell you, that is AWESOME. I'm green.

Todays board action is frankley not enough for me. Steph is moving (did you have the bearclaw this morning steph?), Paula is at camp, Stacey is busy, Dawn is under the weather, Dan is taking care of Dawn, EriKa is traversing the state, Deb, and Amy, Lisa, well I didn't get an iteniary from them . Do you people think it's the weekend? I need posts people.

 

[lisaviolet]

Todays board action is frankley not enough for me. Steph is moving (did you have the bearclaw this morning steph?), Paula is at camp, Stacey is busy, Dawn is under the weather, Dan is taking care of Dawn, EriKa is traversing the state, Deb, and Amy, Lisa, well I didn't get an iteniary from them . Do you people think it's the weekend? I need posts people.

Itinerary -

Sleep. Eat. Sleep again. For hours and hours. Eat. Watch Sleeping with the Enemy. Think about the 90s. Stare intently at her hair and her patched jeans. Eat. And wonder why I'm watching this movie.

And be totally pissed off that I can't go out to Nuit Blanche - all night art festival - I mean all night - all over town inside and out here. Bridges, buildings blah blah blah because I'm sick.

PISSED that I'm sick and can't work out. Which always makes me eat. So productive my thought process surrounding that.

Oh that was a good whine.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Itinerary -

Sleep. Eat. Sleep again. For hours and hours. Eat. Watch Sleeping with the Enemy. Think about the 90s. Stare intently at her hair and her patched jeans. Eat. And wonder why I'm watching this movie.

"Think about the 90s." THAT is HI LAR IOUS! And I totally get it! (That is an intense movie btw.)

And be totally pissed off that I can't go out to Nuit Blanche - all night art festival - I mean all night - all over town inside and out here. Bridges, buildings blah blah blah because I'm sick.

PISSED that I'm sick and can't work out. Which always makes me eat. So productive my thought process surrounding that.

Oh that was a good whine.

Your sick too? Gosh, you ladies better keep your germs to yourself. I can't be getting sick. Ok.

And, thanks for the post.

 

[lisaviolet]

Your sick too? Gosh, you ladies better keep your germs to yourself. I can't be getting sick. Ok.

And, thanks for the post.

I'm bored and that's all you're gonna give me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

Don't make me go over to the Canadian Community Board Lyz. You know I might check their footwear. Oh yeah what is on the IM stays there. Thank God.

Okay hope you're having a good night Lil' Lyz. I'll keep my cooties to myself.

 

[MunkyMe13]

I did great. Stayed within my calories and drank all my water.

I am taking a pass on the exercise this weekend in the hopes of kicking this cold. As of right now, after Nyquil and 12 hours of sleep, it is being kept mostly at bay. I am hopeful that it will never turn full-fledged...

And at the flower-picking. How cute!!



You are in the 180s!!!! I am SO FREAKIN PROUD of you!!!


Nancy, thanks for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!


Oh, and again... all of you rock. Thanks for being here when I need you.



So, I have been harnessing the power of craigslist this week. Had someone come and aerate and overseed my lawn today. Very pleased. Now that our "drought" is over maybe I will get to have a real boy lawn this year.

Tuesday we have a potential housekeeper coming by for an interview. So much stress in our household revolves around cleaning, that maybe this will help.


Today my baby step is to not eat anything bad for me. If I track and stay within calories, then even better. But at the very least, dietary/healthy foods only.

I'm still eating my popsicles. Just kidding. I am kinda scared.



You rock too mama.



Sarah, let me tell you, that is AWESOME. I'm green.

Todays board action is frankley not enough for me. Steph is moving (did you have the bearclaw this morning steph?), Paula is at camp, Stacey is busy, Dawn is under the weather, Dan is taking care of Dawn, EriKa is traversing the state, Deb, and Amy, Lisa, well I didn't get an iteniary from them . Do you people think it's the weekend? I need posts people.

Thanks!!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good morning!

I am here. Yesterday was a LONG day, but good. We drove all over Maine as we are looking for property/lake houses since prices are so good. Found 3 really promising places, so we are going to move forward from here. But it was a long day. And I woke up this morning feeling like crap. And in the 9 months I have been posting here, have you ever heard me say that? Really, it does not happen often. All I want to do is curl up in bed in the fetal position and stay there. But I have 3 kids. And a job. So that is not an option.

Plans for today...well, it is cold. Butt cold, I tell ya. I woke up to 36 degrees. But it will warm up to upper 50s and maybe even low 60s. Sun is out, leaves are gorgeous, and it will be a perfect fall day. Riley has 2 soccer games, so I will spend a good chunk of my day on the sidelines, which is ok, I think. At least I can just sit there.

Food. Not good. Not terrible, but not good. Like Kat, I am having such a hard time wrapping my head around it. Just seems to drain my energy to even think about it. Tomorrow is Monday, so that helps. I like Mondays and tend to do well. Fresh start and all of that.

LIZ--glad you had such an awesome time the other night!

KAT--woo hoo for staying on it! You are such a goddess and you will get your groove back.

SARAH--awesome job to hit the 180's! What a great milestone!

STEPH--is in moving hell, but I know she will check in when she can!

LYZ--did you find any biking shorts? And just say no to the Halloween candy. It is evil.

LISA--hope you feel better! Sorry you had to miss a big night out, but you need to take care of you.

DAWN--time to check in! We want to hear from you (and Dan, too).

NANCY--hope you can get SOME downtime in the next week. I know this is your busy season, so hang in there. If you are super busy like this, do you tend to eat or not? If I am whacked out busy, then I forget to eat, so sometimes that can be ok.

Ok, I have been vertical for too long just typing this post. I am all dizzy and have the chills but am sweating.

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Yikes germs germs everywhere! I hope i don't get sick, Bruce is sick and I guess there is a bug that is just ravaging his office, they had 8 call ins yesterday alone (so of course, bruce being bruce, instead of sleeping and getting well, picked up overtime and went in at 3 am this morning, earliest he will be home is 4:30 this evening).....

SO Kat - i have to say, you inspired me today. I was totally getting ready to go downstairs and eat a bowl of horribly bad for me fatty mcfatster ice cream for breakfast b/c it's just one of those days.... however when i saw your willpower to resist mcd's i ate oatmeal instead. and now i'm going downstairs to work out!

So i think i need a little something to kickstart myself... i think i may go today, get my eyebrows done, get a drastic haircut (i grew my hair out for 2 years before the wedding, my hair is STICK STRAIGHT, babyfine, and just plain miserable when its long, so something must be done) And maybe some new makeup - i've worn makeup once in the past 2 years, to my wedding. Maybe some instant gratification change will make me more likely to work harder at the long term...

As far as school, i think THINK I've made a decision of what i want to do... Nazareth has a M.S. HRM (human resource management) program that i'm interested in, part time evenings so i can still work full time, and done in two calendar years if i go during the summer. I'm really excited about it, now i have to get all my stuff together and get moving! I'll keep you in mind if i need guidance Dr. E

My pupster is looking at me all pouty like at the moment, not sure why.....

 

[adsrtw]

Hello Again Gang!

#1 Name and Family you care to share plus a little about your weight struggles/programs you are on:Me, I'm Amiee (33) single with two kids; boy (8) and two girls (4). Program: I'm following South Beach and am in my 10th week. I am also insulin resistant and will find out in two weeks if I need to be on meds. I think I have struggled with this since I was preggers with my daughter (maybe even longer). I need to get my butt in gear and exercise more.

#2 What are some of your trigger foods? I haven't been cheating much. I'm dying for a potato, but I touch them until my next appointment.

#3 What form of exercise (activity) would you love to do but have limited yourself from due to weight/confidence? Oh my gosh, that would be anything involving water. I can't go near a bathing suit.

#4 Occupation (if legal) I'm a specialist in a credit card collections department (basically an assistant supervisor).

#5 What do you want to achieve from a healthier body / lifestyle?
I want to continue feeling well. I would love to get back to how I looked before I had kids, but as long as it is healthy for me. I used diet pills during the phen/pen craze and it was a very unhealthy way to lose weight.

#6 If you could celebrate with anything when you reach/ed goal, what would it be...or what would it have been? Wow, this one is tough. I don't normally reward myself. I would have to get new clothes because I am trying to lose 75 lbs.

Well, that's a little bit about me. I'm still catching up, but I can't wait to learn more about you.

Amiee

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Catching up....

Erika, Kat, Lisa - I am coming down with a cold too. Oh, my this sucks. SUCKS. And I get my period (can't we just say this? It's too hard to verbage TOM for me sometimes) this week, which I know because I am on the beloved, life saving BCP. Thank you, Maragaret Sanger. God Bless you.

Stacy - loved your post - the ice cream cracked me up - and loved that you are jazzed about a new direction! Whoo-hoo!

Kat - good going! Baby steps! Every day of our lives, baby steps.

Lyz - Um, I am blanking on what you are up to. Did you tell us?

Sarah - ROCK ON! 180's!!!

Nancy - aww, thank you. I feel good about it. It's this week, going down this week, that is going to prove it to me. Kwim?

I went to a family party yesterday (Nick's, as my fam in in IL and not NJ/PA). It was for Cabi clothes, which are beautiful and lovely and priced just like that. Really, they are nice pieces that last a long time and look great, very signature pieces, and I've only ever been able to buy a jacket in a size 16 and that was two years ago and only because they size up a bit.

So I walked in and there was much gushing - they haven't seen me since May and I guess I just look different. The consultant is a nice lady and I know her fairly well from these trunk shows (she brings every piece of clothing in the line and you try it all on - so cool) and she was very flattering. She has always made me model, because I can wear the long coats well. So anyway, I played dress-up with my husband's mom, aunt, and cousin's wife.

I bought a beautiful silk shirt that is long and flowing and that I will wear with jeans, belted on the outside, or dressed up with a nice pair of pants. And a sweater that is flowy but cinched at that waist and sort of like a poncho in how it goes over your head. It feels like wearing a big blanket, so cozy, but looks fashionable. I am still thinking about this very pretty wool jacket that fit perfectly.

And then we went to his aunt's and had dinner and cake and all this food, and I just ate when I was hungry and didn't when I wasn't. I had to walk away from the spinach dip a few times, but while everyone was eating dinner, I just fixed a plate and quietly put it aside, because I was enjoying my wine and not hungry yet. Then I ate the cake, and waited until I was hungry and ate my dinner. It worked. I totally ate less because I wasn't shoving it in, and the cake was worth eating. We were there for ages, so I had plenty of time to space. Also, i brought a veggie tray to the Cabi party so I wouldn't eat the chips, and it worked! I ate tons of veggies all afternoon instead of chips.

I am focusing on lifetime stuff here, so it was a good day to try out a new way!

 

[HockeyKat]

Stacey, you cracked me up with the fatty McFatster ice cream! Great job on resisting... and aww, look at the pup!

Liz, sounds like a great day. I am so glad you are back.

Lyz, all that whining, and we didn't get YOUR itinerary???

Lisa and Erika, so sorry that you are getting sick too. Mine seems to have subsided some, thank god.

Welcome Aimee!! We are a sarcastic group around here but there is a lot of support to be had.


I did manage to not eat anything non-dietary last night, but I drank too much. Oh well.

Today's step, and for every day this week, is to concentrate on getting through each day and not backsliding. No McD's, no bad food for me. I may not get back to tracking every calorie yet, but if I can track a few days, all the better.

Okay, off to get some coffee and advil and watch a hockey game for a while.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ugh, we went to church. I napped during the sermon. Oh well. Life goes on. I am going out for a run. Yes. A run. I am hoping it will help clear the cobwebs.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Ugh, we went to church. I napped during the sermon. Oh well. Life goes on. I am going out for a run. Yes. A run. I am hoping it will help clear the cobwebs.

Don't you go straight to hell when you nap during your dad's sermon?

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I'm bored and that's all you're gonna give me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry. It was all I had. I was tired.

Don't make me go over to the Canadian Community Board Lyz. You know I might check their footwear. Oh yeah what is on the IM stays there. Thank God.

Again, Hi Lar Ious! Lisa. You just keep bringing it. K.

Good morning!

I am here. Yesterday was a LONG day, but good. We drove all over Maine as we are looking for property/lake houses since prices are so good. Found 3 really promising places, so we are going to move forward from here.

Ohh, exciting.

And I woke up this morning feeling like crap. And in the 9 months I have been posting here, have you ever heard me say that? Really, it does not happen often. All I want to do is curl up in bed in the fetal position and stay there. But I have 3 kids. And a job. So that is not an option.

Well, that is horrible. Poor girl.

LYZ--did you find any biking shorts? And just say no to the Halloween candy. It is evil.

Eh, did you forget I am the goddess of procrastination? I'll get to it.

SO Kat - i have to say, you inspired me today. I was totally getting ready to go downstairs and eat a bowl of horribly bad for me fatty mcfatster ice cream for breakfast b/c it's just one of those days.... however when i saw your willpower to resist mcd's i ate oatmeal instead. and now i'm going downstairs to work out!

Go Stacey!

So i think i need a little something to kickstart myself... i think i may go today, get my eyebrows done, get a drastic haircut (i grew my hair out for 2 years before the wedding, my hair is STICK STRAIGHT, babyfine, and just plain miserable when its long, so something must be done) And maybe some new makeup - i've worn makeup once in the past 2 years, to my wedding. Maybe some instant gratification change will make me more likely to work harder at the long term...

A change will do you good.

Ok, makeup once in the past two years! OMG. That is not acceptable. I love makeup. Can't wait till I'm a skinny minny and not a poser. (thanks E.) I be loving me some outrageous makeup.

Hello Again Gang!

#1 Name and Family you care to share plus a little about your weight struggles/programs you are on:Me, I'm Amiee (33) single with two kids; boy (8) and two girls (4). Program: I'm following South Beach and am in my 10th week. I am also insulin resistant and will find out in two weeks if I need to be on meds. I think I have struggled with this since I was preggers with my daughter (maybe even longer). I need to get my butt in gear and exercise more.

So 10 weeks on SB. Did you lose any weight? At what point did you not want to lay on the floor with a pop tart in one hand and french toast in the other?

#2 What are some of your trigger foods? I haven't been cheating much. I'm dying for a potato, but I touch them until my next appointment.

#3 What form of exercise (activity) would you love to do but have limited yourself from due to weight/confidence? Oh my gosh, that would be anything involving water. I can't go near a bathing suit.

Ya, me either.

#4 Occupation (if legal) I'm a specialist in a credit card collections department (basically an assistant supervisor).

I bet you have some interesting stories.

#5 What do you want to achieve from a healthier body / lifestyle?
I want to continue feeling well. I would love to get back to how I looked before I had kids, but as long as it is healthy for me. I used diet pills during the phen/pen craze and it was a very unhealthy way to lose weight.

Yes, but so tempting.

#6 If you could celebrate with anything when you reach/ed goal, what would it be...or what would it have been? Wow, this one is tough. I don't normally reward myself. I would have to get new clothes because I am trying to lose 75 lbs.

Well, that's a little bit about me. I'm still catching up, but I can't wait to learn more about you.

Amiee

Glad you posted.

Erika, Kat, Lisa - I am coming down with a cold too. Oh, my this sucks. SUCKS. And I get my period (can't we just say this? It's too hard to verbage TOM for me sometimes) this week, which I know because I am on the beloved, life saving BCP. Thank you, Maragaret Sanger. God Bless you.

Golllyyy. What is up? You gals are puney.

I went to a family party yesterday (Nick's, as my fam in in IL and not NJ/PA). It was for Cabi clothes, which are beautiful and lovely and priced just like that. Really, they are nice pieces that last a long time and look great, very signature pieces, and I've only ever been able to buy a jacket in a size 16 and that was two years ago and only because they size up a bit.

So I walked in and there was much gushing - they haven't seen me since May and I guess I just look different. The consultant is a nice lady and I know her fairly well from these trunk shows (she brings every piece of clothing in the line and you try it all on - so cool) and she was very flattering. She has always made me model, because I can wear the long coats well. So anyway, I played dress-up with my husband's mom, aunt, and cousin's wife.

I bought a beautiful silk shirt that is long and flowing and that I will wear with jeans, belted on the outside, or dressed up with a nice pair of pants. And a sweater that is flowy but cinched at that waist and sort of like a poncho in how it goes over your head. It feels like wearing a big blanket, so cozy, but looks fashionable. I am still thinking about this very pretty wool jacket that fit perfectly.

And then we went to his aunt's and had dinner and cake and all this food, and I just ate when I was hungry and didn't when I wasn't. I had to walk away from the spinach dip a few times, but while everyone was eating dinner, I just fixed a plate and quietly put it aside, because I was enjoying my wine and not hungry yet. Then I ate the cake, and waited until I was hungry and ate my dinner. It worked. I totally ate less because I wasn't shoving it in, and the cake was worth eating. We were there for ages, so I had plenty of time to space. Also, i brought a veggie tray to the Cabi party so I wouldn't eat the chips, and it worked! I ate tons of veggies all afternoon instead of chips.

I am focusing on lifetime stuff here, so it was a good day to try out a new way!

Wow Liz. Success for you. Great job. And the trunk show, sounds so fun. Of course you were the model. So you.

Today's step, and for every day this week, is to concentrate on getting through each day and not backsliding. No McD's, no bad food for me. I may not get back to tracking every calorie yet, but if I can track a few days, all the better.

Yes. I'm with you Kat.

Lyz, all that whining, and we didn't get YOUR itinerary???

Lyz - Um, I am blanking on what you are up to. Did you tell us?

That's cause I didn't have one!

Here is what I am into now.

Today church then a big ol nap. Tonight, dinner party at the Olive Garden.

Tuesday I am flying to Plano with hubs. He's got a couple things to do and I am going to help and get away. We will be back late Thursday night. I should be online tho. (mil is coming to our house to stay over with the children.)

I am peeing like you wouldn't believe. No I'm not pregnant. (Funny, I didn't even consider that unil I typed it to you guys. If I am pregnant, well lets just say you are going to see a woman undone. I absolutely cannot handle another child. I just got to a good place. Not even going to consider. Moving on...)

I am totally sensitive to caffene. I urinate tons anyway, but if I drink tea or pop, then the rest of my day is ruined. So I try to avoid, unless I'm feeling self destructive, which is 5/6th of the time. Here at home, I drink caffene free dt coke.

I've been putting off my "yearly" appt, but I scheduled one on Friday. I need something. I am not kidding, I got out of bed 6 times last night to go to the bathroom. It was ridiculous. My appt is on the 16th.

All for now. I'll check in after Amazing Race.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi Gang.... I'm back....

I promise I'll get a note from my mother the next time I go away for a weekend without internet access...

I had a blast in CT... Spent the weekend at a scrapbooking convention in Hartford with two of my girlfriends from college. It was fun talking to them and even more awesome when the first words out of their mouths after seeing me was how great I looked.... Loved that....

Learned some great new techniques for my minor scrapbooking addiction... Now, keep in mind that I scrapbook all of about 8 times a year so it is not a huge addiction... I have some great ideas for Christmas gifts and such that are quick, simple and cheap... (plus, you should see all of the great Disney stuff out there... it is dangerous...)

Food wise, I did all right... I brought some JC food and some healthy snacks with me to keep things in control... Got a little out of the box today with dinner (chicken BBQ...), but am working out tonight so that should help. My friends were laughing at me as I was obsessed with climbing the stairs at the convention center instead of using the elevators. I basically sat on my butt all weekend so I took every opportunity for exercise that I could... There was a ballroom dancing competition going on in another part of the convention center... OMG - the bodies of those dancers are amazing... I may have to take up dancing as a form of exercise once I lose a little more weight and develop a sense of rhythm in my hips....

Anyways - sounds like a bunch of you are fighting colds of some sorts... hydrate, get some vitamin c in and feel better soon....

Kat - I am so proud of you for the great choices you are making (both food wise and lifestyle wise....)

Liz - great party survival tips there...

Steph - can't wait to hear about the new digs...

Lyz - sorry for abandoning you this weekend.... it was not intentional...

Erika - feel better....

to everyone else - tomorrow is the start of a new week.... let's start this one off on the right foot and make good choices...

Paula

 

[Astro Orbiter]

Here I am! Not at home. Cooling my heels. At the Miami airport. Because I forgot the cardinal rule of int'l travel - check the flight before you leave the house. Yup, got here 2 hours before my scheduled departure and found a 2 hour delay. They should have known it before I printed my boarding passes but didn't post it.

So I'm off to London for the week. Don't anyone get excited. I'm staying at the Heathrow airport and going to meetings at the Heathrow airport. Gack. And I'm traveling by myself. Kaitlyn wants a picture of London - she'll probably get a postcard.

So my boss 'bought' me dinner and a drink. A nice tall one. Probably not the only one this week, either.

So...anyways...I did c25k w2D3 the ohther day. Then tried W3d1 today and it wasn't happening. I'll try again.

On the plus side, I had to hem a pair of pants today because they're now too long and I'm wearing a pair of jeans that I haven't worn out of the house in almost a year, let alone planning to sleep in them.

And eating m+ms to drown the pain of being stuck at the airport. (The alcohol's wearing off.)

Deb

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Lyz - Please get that all checked out. Um, have fun in Plano? Why did we not get advance notice of this trip????


Paula - OMG, yes, you need a note before you go off and have fun! Glad you had a good time and your girlfriends noticed!


Deb - I absolutely adore London and it's super sad you won't see it. Are you not going into the city at all?