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

[lisaviolet]

Erika - I do want to know about your friends. I'm so curious about such things. Are they enjoying their new home/life? Missing Maine?

I'm always curious about people's big life decisions.

 

[lisaviolet]

Well guys I'm off to a Raptors game ...bball. We used to get a $12.l50 nosebleed for every single month - sometimes more - every season. But things are tight so this is one of three. So I'll cherish.

Oh how I love my bball.

Kat - my nephew was defensive player of the month for US Junior hockey. And his blurb said he was a Native Californian. And I was like "no he's not" and then I went "oh" "hmmm" "yes he is - born and raised - I guess Canada has nothing to do with him" Life goes on.

Paula - this is the one that is coming to RPI. He got a full engineering scholarship. But he deferred it all for a year. He wasn't scouted for their hockey team and wants to be. He's in Boston. I so love Boston. I wonder how he's enjoying the weather?

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Um... excuse me girl, but how the heck does one lose 6.2 pounds in a week???? Where have you been hiding that little secret????

You go girl!!!!! I am so happy for you????

Can't wait to go drinking with you in December....

Paula

Ok, here's what you do:
Friends come into town. You go out for Halloween and get drunk. Then you eat cheese fries. Then you have a sub the next day. Then, um, pizza, I think. OH! And a real cheesesteak from Philly. Then, you make enough food for the Superbowl on election night and drink a bottle of champagne. THEN, my friend, you weigh in and are up 6.2lbs! So you go home and spend the week using up every extra point you have and you still lose because your intake is so much less then the previous week! Also, you don't drink a bottle of champagne the night before you weigh in. Easy peasy, no?



YES, can't WAIT to drink in WDW!!!! WHOO HOO!!!

Yes, you do. Size 10 - fantastic. I'm so psyched for you Liz. You might be at goal when you see everyone in Florida, eh? How exciting.

I so wish I could see you. One day.

Hey who else is near or at goal? Erika - are you there? As in size not a scale thing. Deb? Nancy - you sound pretty fit. Are you there?

Where is everyone at - really - I would like to know.

I was talking about weight today. And I'm kind of sad that my goal is going to be such a high weight - cause that's just life and my body - yes, folks dear Amy has helped me so much and I'm still not over it. And accepting. I do except my body per se. But not the number. I'm working on it.


Cutie - thanks for your thoughts.

I hope to be 155 when I go to FL in three weeks. That's 3.2 lbs away, and I think that's doable. But whatever my weight, it will be okay. I'll be there!

I love that you call Lyz Cutie. She's so cute I want to put her in a basket.


So, I did spin with Jodi, the BFF birthday girl aka the woman formerly known as Greenie. She is down like 35lbs and only 10lbs from goal now! And today is her 37th birthday. We are going out for sushi and we got an hour of spin in so we can enjoy tonight.

So far today...

1 apple
Turkey sandwich, green salad, 1 tsp of dressing
Fiber One bar

60 mins of spinning

Lots of water!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Lots to say, but have to get the kids in bed. But just need to give a to Lisa. FYI--AIM tonight. Your attendance is mandatory!

 

[valerie66]

Hi Everyone - I'm Val - I know Liz from my WW meeting and have been hearing super things about this group. Just reading some of your posts I can see you are all great friends and supporters of each other.
Thank you Liz for the awesome intro - which I am sorry to say I am a week late in responding to and thanks to everyone for your warm welcome...I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and offer support & encouragement on this journey we are all on!
Val

 

[amykab]

Hey Ladies...Busy, Busy day here...Nothing bad, just busy.

Just have to give all of you a . I you all! The friend thing bugs me , but I know I haven't done anything. From one of them, it is not incredibly surprising. But the other one is. She's someone who I have spent HOURS talking to, confiding in, and bonding over both being new mommies in the last year. Spent hours talking with her about her son, who was really high maintenance as far as feedings, colic, sleep etc. And just a few weeks ago she emailed me when I got laid off saying how she would miss me the most, to keep sending her pics of Delena etc etc etc. I never considered her a coirker, only a good friend. Anyhow.

Steph, hope you are feeling better!

Dawn, Glad to hear everything is going well so far!

Erika, that sounds like an awesome workout!

Lisa, Just some

Lyz, for getting on the DM early. I hate the DM.

Kat, I too am trying to go a little bit dry prethanksgiving. Nancy is picking up my slack, I am sure she could handle yours too!!

Liz, for the loss and the 10's. I fit into a pair of 10's at Target tonight, but I think the 12's are a better choice for now. I would just keep them for motivation, but I really need a pair now that fit right and aren't all baggy.

Paula, Just some more

Deb,

Sometimes I hate being committed to drinking because I know my weightloss would be more steady and less plateau-y without it. But, what can I say. I truly love my beer and wine. It's not ALL about the buzz . I am going semi-dry (no weekday drinking) until my half in 2.5 weeks (Nancy is supposed to pick up my slack here). But, when I am in VT next week, I will have to indulge in some new england beer I can't get here in FL.

What weekend are you all going to be in WDW?? first one of December? I should definitely be able to hang out for an evening. We were going to go for a weekend anyhow to see the lights at DHS. I can leave DD with DH for an evening.



Skip if you want, major WHINE below.

So, DH has had some sort of cholera like illness for the last 24 hours. He still goes to work, end up coming home and just pacing around instead of resting. Drives me insane! GET INTO BED!! So I go get him ginger ale, and all that. Then I catch him eating brownies when he has done nothing but complain about his stomach since last night. Seriously?? I do feel bad that he doesn't feel well, but just go rest... So, I've been running around after DD all day, dealing with the people who came to clean the carpets and trying to get stuff done on my to do list.

I have my AIM turned on. ( I think)

Cheers,Amy

 

[amykab]

For Lisa-

I'd really like to see what I'd look like at 165, so I am about 26 pounds from that weight on a good day. As for a short term goal, I would like to be under 180 by the 1/2 in January, but with the holidays I know it will be hard.

The number is a hard thing. There are days when I think I have moved past it, and other days I definitely haven't.

When I was in west palm this weekend visiting my friend ( who has incidentally gained some weight since she has been on full time travel) immediately commented on my loss (she hadn't seen me in awhile) and wanted to know what I've been doing. So that made me feel good. We're about the same height but she has always been skinnier than me.

And I am so very happy that I have been even a little bit of help to you.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

Deb,

I'm just going to say it. I'm extremely frustrated. This is not about not talking to all of us. None of us can do that. None of us. I can't. I hate missing people when I do. But that's life. It's simply, unfortunately, too overwhelming to talk to all. For all of us.

And I realize you barely know me.

However, for me personally. Yes, I'm relatively new - August. But I've talked to you through the thread. I've highlighted back to you. I've been compassionate - and let me just say compassionate with not wanting anything back. I remember when you were really frustrated with your husband. I felt such empathy for you. And told you so. Nothing.

And your post today just set it off.

You took weeks, maybe months to even acknowledge my presence on this thread. And you've addressed me shortly twice. And once was because I wrote a direct question to you about a WDW ride that you were talking about. So once on your own.

Deb - I'n just very very frustrated.

My apologies to the rest of the thread for voicing this out on the thread and not PM. But honestly at a point in my life, for some reason, I just crave real. Realness or I simply don't want it anymore.

Deb, it is my hope that you'll hear this - as in take it in. And we can go from there. You dont' know me. But one thing about me is that I give the benefit of the doubt - am empathetic. So this isn't simply an off day. I know, from my heart, that it might be upseting or feel like an attack. I know. Which it might be in its own way. But I want to feel like I'm at home here. Maybe you don't even realize. I hear that. But regardless it's upseting to me. And that's valid.

Lisa

Good for you! You point is valid.

Wow. Looks like an attack, feels like an attack. Sorry to all, but if this was posted to the world, I get to reply to the world, you know? I hit the PM button then decided to not, against my better judgement. Why is it not real if it's in private? I think a private conversation is much more real than a public attack.

I haven't visited this thread in weeks because I was too off...couldn't provide support to anyone. And I was off for a long time before that. So I withdrew until I felt that I was on more of an even keel and ready to re-commit to the thread. I hit reply, then went through the posts that were at the bottom of the thread - which means that if you weren't one of the last 10-so posts I didn't see it. I'm jealous of those of you that can get together and chat live-time in the evenings, but even though I'd asked for help I've not gotten any assistance from the group to join the club, as it were.

I feel like I should go away and lick my wounds in private again. Or maybe count posts? I'm almost as new as you are - look at the posts...I just joined up late June. When I'm 'on' I try to make sure to be equal opportunity. And I don't think that when I disappeared anyone noticed, so I almost didn't come back here at all...

Goodnight, Deb

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey all! Finally time for a proper post!

Should we start posting water, too? I have managed to get in all 64 oz most days, although yesterday it was probably only about 48.

I finally feel GOOD, today. The first week of back on the wagon after ages of bad eating, I tend to feel like total crap, no energy, etc. But once my body gets used to the lower calorie intake, I tend to feel MUCH better.

I think I also had to go through a bit of alcohol withdrawal.

60 and sunny today, btw.

WOO HOO Kat! Back on the wagon! Outstanding! And yes, post water. Post it all--whatever helps.

Okay, my weigh in...last week I gained 6.2. This week it's all gone! Back to 158.2, 8.2 to goal!

TOTAL GODDESS!

Hey who else is near or at goal? Erika - are you there? As in size not a scale thing. Deb? Nancy - you sound pretty fit. Are you there?

I am close to goal, but not really there. This COULD be goal, as I look normal size to anyone looking at me. I am basically a size 6 (some 4s, some 8s, you know how it goes), but I am only 5'2"...so the issue is that even 5 pounds really shows up on me. Ideally, I'd like to be 12 pounds less than I am right now. But the other side of the coin is that I am relatively comfortable where I am right now. I don't feel like a cow anymore. I guess these are what you call "vanity pounds," but I have rolls where there shouldn't be any, so I want them gone and will continue to work in that direction.

Nancy is pretty much in the same place. In the healthy weight range, looks good, very fit...but has a few that she would like to lose.

Erika - I do want to know about your friends. I'm so curious about such things. Are they enjoying their new home/life? Missing Maine?

I'm always curious about people's big life decisions.

Well, they came from Florida originally (all of their extended family is still there), then moved to Maine for 9 years, and just now moved back again. The adults are thrilled to be "home" but both of the girls have only known Maine, so they really miss it here. And some huge changes. For example, our schools here are known for excellence (New England and all) and small class sizes. The whole grade has like 110 kids. In the school they are in now...1000 kids PER GRADE. So that is something huge to get used to.

They are coming up for Christmas break as they still have the house here. It isn't selling in the market, so we will see them soon enough.

Lisa, you are truly so interested in people and their feeling and behaviors...makes me wonder what you studied in university? I know what you do now for work, but what did you major in?

Hi Everyone - I'm Val - I know Liz from my WW meeting and have been hearing super things about this group. Just reading some of your posts I can see you are all great friends and supporters of each other.
Thank you Liz for the awesome intro - which I am sorry to say I am a week late in responding to and thanks to everyone for your warm welcome...I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and offer support & encouragement on this journey we are all on!
Val

VAL! Welcome! We have been waiting for you! Yes, this is an awesome, fun, and supportive place. Join on in! I will leave it to Lyz to get your intro materials. She is SO in charge of that.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Wow. Looks like an attack, feels like an attack. Sorry to all, but if this was posted to the world, I get to reply to the world, you know? I hit the PM button then decided to not, against my better judgement. Why is it not real if it's in private? I think a private conversation is much more real than a public attack.

I haven't visited this thread in weeks because I was too off...couldn't provide support to anyone. And I was off for a long time before that. So I withdrew until I felt that I was on more of an even keel and ready to re-commit to the thread. I hit reply, then went through the posts that were at the bottom of the thread - which means that if you weren't one of the last 10-so posts I didn't see it. I'm jealous of those of you that can get together and chat live-time in the evenings, but even though I'd asked for help I've not gotten any assistance from the group to join the club, as it were.

I feel like I should go away and lick my wounds in private again. Or maybe count posts? I'm almost as new as you are - look at the posts...I just joined up late June. When I'm 'on' I try to make sure to be equal opportunity. And I don't think that when I disappeared anyone noticed, so I almost didn't come back here at all...

Goodnight, Deb

Ok, I wasn't going to respond to this since it doesn't really involve me directly, but I feel like I can't just leave it hanging. And like you said, it is out there in public now.

It is not my intention to defend Lisa. She is a grown up and is more than capable of speaking for herself. However, I feel like I would be discrediting her to not say something. Lisa has a HUGE heart. Huge. In the short time she has been here, she has been so empathetic it stuns me. Honestly, she makes me want to be a kinder and more caring human. (Cause we all know I have the b*tch gene, right? Lisa doesn't.)

I just deleted the rest of what I wrote because, I guess, I want this part to stand alone. I have more to say and I am sure that I will get to it at some point, thread-monopolizer that I am.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Ok, back from dinner.

It was interesting. Hibachi. Not sushi. BIG difference. (Val - Sawa in Pier Village.)

Oh, HI VAL!!!!!

Everyone, please show my friend Val some love!!!


I think, in short, I need to go to the gym tomorrow. And the next day. And the next.

 

[lisaviolet]

Wow. Looks like an attack, feels like an attack. Sorry to all, but if this was posted to the world, I get to reply to the world, you know? I hit the PM button then decided to not, against my better judgement. Why is it not real if it's in private? I think a private conversation is much more real than a public attack.

I haven't visited this thread in weeks because I was too off...couldn't provide support to anyone. And I was off for a long time before that. So I withdrew until I felt that I was on more of an even keel and ready to re-commit to the thread. I hit reply, then went through the posts that were at the bottom of the thread - which means that if you weren't one of the last 10-so posts I didn't see it. I'm jealous of those of you that can get together and chat live-time in the evenings, but even though I'd asked for help I've not gotten any assistance from the group to join the club, as it were.

I feel like I should go away and lick my wounds in private again. Or maybe count posts? I'm almost as new as you are - look at the posts...I just joined up late June. When I'm 'on' I try to make sure to be equal opportunity. And I don't think that when I disappeared anyone noticed, so I almost didn't come back here at all...

Goodnight, Deb

Deb,

I admitted it might come off as an attack. So I'll stand up and take that - as I should. But sometimes it's not about making everything tidy in life. And I didn't PM because I was simply fed up - simply. I don't think you're honestly thinking about what you did - consciously or unconsciously - as in not this post - not last post - posts in general Deb - greeting people when they come here. And it's not about not being here at all Deb.

But it's not really about me. Honestly.

I know myself. I am such a compassionate person. And I know Deb that it seems to you at this moment that I'm about as far from that as one can get. And I'll just have to simply live with that.

Once again, not about me.

Lisa

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi Everyone - I'm Val - I know Liz from my WW meeting and have been hearing super things about this group. Just reading some of your posts I can see you are all great friends and supporters of each other.
Thank you Liz for the awesome intro - which I am sorry to say I am a week late in responding to and thanks to everyone for your warm welcome...I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and offer support & encouragement on this journey we are all on!
Val

Hey Val,

Welcome. We've been awaiting your arrival like kids in the candy store. And how I love a candy store.

So jump right in. This group is so welcoming. And I know it's a weight loss thread. But for a lot of us it's so much more.

Yeah! I used to be the newbie. Lovely to have you.

Lisa

 

[amykab]

Forgot to post food (not great)

B:whole grain english muffin, little butter, skinny coffee
L:Few slices of low sodium ham, small pickle
D:left over pasta with a little seasoning (no sauce), close to a serving size

Snacks(where it gets bad), 2-3 servings of Cheez it party mix, 3 brownies

Water intake was good, also had some G2, decaf passion tea and 1 diet pepsi

I have also had a realization that I need to stop finishing DD's snacks and meals, especially when in addition to my snacks and meals!!


Val: and !!!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi everyone...

OK - swimming kicked my butt tonight... I am officially wiped out... need to sleep....

but before I head off, I wanted to post my food for the day

B - JC cereal w/ banana, skim milk and tea w/ sugar
L - JC cheese enchilada, carrots, LF choc milk, water
S - apple, vitamin bar
S - 1 oz. LF laughing cow cheese and 1 oz. pretzel crisps
D - JC chicken carbonara w/ broccoli
S - JC brownie w/ banana and 100 calorie FF choc. pudding

OK - I am off to bed...

I would be on AIM tonight, but I can't stay awake any longer...

I am reading everyone's post and love you all...

Paula

Liz - I am so trying your diet plan for the week I get back from Disney...
forgot to say WELCOME!!!! to Val.... welcome to this crazy bunch...

 

[3DisneyKids]

Thanks, Amy, for reminding me to post food.

Bfast = egg whites and whole grain toast (150)
snack = 1 tsp peanut butter on ww bread (150)
lunch = veggie sandwich (170)
snack = 5 lf triscuits with lf cheese (250...guessing)
dinner = 1/2 tofu and pepper burrito (300)
snack = popcorn and hot cocoa (150)

Total = 1170

Exercise (though I think I already posted this)

Bike - 17 miles
Strength = all upper body
Core = 10 minutes

 

[AKASnowWhite]

So, exercise:

Bike - 17 miles
Strength - upper body
Core - 10 minutes

Total - 100 minutes.

Did you bike OUTSIDE? It's been rather cold here...and, well, I'm a big wus.

it sets me up to eat well the rest of the day as well. Like, I don't want to blow an 8 mile run by then coming home and pigging out.

Yeah - that's where we are different. I workout in the a.m. so that I feel like I've EARNED the food that I'm eating!

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Baylor is making great progress..walking with his crutches today... and might even get to come home..maybe schoolnext week even...we shall see...

Home owners spoken with...liabilty will be about 2 years out...$1000 medical right now to his deductible...but this will be a long process...

All good news!

Steph hasn't EXERCISED IN A WHILE!

But Nancy - you did list the calories once. And I would have no idea how many calories I eat - I never track food. But I know it's close or more to you just by judging.

I've spent a good share of my adult life tracking, in some form or another. I'm pretty much a walking encyclopedia of calorie content. But once again...knowing and doing are differnt things!

I love that you call Lyz Cutie. She's so cute I want to put her in a basket.

Hi Everyone - I'm Val

VAL!!! We've been waiting for you!!!

Hey Ladies...Busy, Busy day here...Nothing bad, just busy.

Me too.

Kat, I too am trying to go a little bit dry prethanksgiving. Nancy is picking up my slack, I am sure she could handle yours too!!

OY! Drinking for THREE??? <sheesh>

Nancy is pretty much in the same place. In the healthy weight range, looks good, very fit...but has a few that she would like to lose.

I am in exactly the same place. For me, a lot of it is how I feel, and the rest of it is the "trend" I see in my weight. If I see it inching upwards, I need to STOP it before it gets out of control again.


Liz - awesome about the jeans!

Paula...I envy that you swim for exercise. I really should try that sometime...

Kat - welcome back on the wagon!!

Lisa ....just cause I can.

My food was really pretty good today...I'm going to ask you to trust me on that, 'cause I'm too tired to post it right now.

As usual, not enough water. And no formal exercise...busy, busy, busy. One week until the drama club production....if I didn't love the kids so much I wouldn't do it, yah know?

 

[lisaviolet]

Hey all! Finally time for a proper post!




WOO HOO Kat! Back on the wagon! Outstanding! And yes, post water. Post it all--whatever helps.



TOTAL GODDESS!



I am close to goal, but not really there. This COULD be goal, as I look normal size to anyone looking at me. I am basically a size 6 (some 4s, some 8s, you know how it goes), but I am only 5'2"...so the issue is that even 5 pounds really shows up on me. Ideally, I'd like to be 12 pounds less than I am right now. But the other side of the coin is that I am relatively comfortable where I am right now. I don't feel like a cow anymore. I guess these are what you call "vanity pounds," but I have rolls where there shouldn't be any, so I want them gone and will continue to work in that direction.

Nancy is pretty much in the same place. In the healthy weight range, looks good, very fit...but has a few that she would like to lose.



Well, they came from Florida originally (all of their extended family is still there), then moved to Maine for 9 years, and just now moved back again. The adults are thrilled to be "home" but both of the girls have only known Maine, so they really miss it here. And some huge changes. For example, our schools here are known for excellence (New England and all) and small class sizes. The whole grade has like 110 kids. In the school they are in now...1000 kids PER GRADE. So that is something huge to get used to.

They are coming up for Christmas break as they still have the house here. It isn't selling in the market, so we will see them soon enough.

Lisa, you are truly so interested in people and their feeling and behaviors...makes me wonder what you studied in university? I know what you do now for work, but what did you major in?



VAL! Welcome! We have been waiting for you! Yes, this is an awesome, fun, and supportive place. Join on in! I will leave it to Lyz to get your intro materials. She is SO in charge of that.

Geography.

Seriously -

Humanties major - because I was lost. And geography minor because I loved it and realized that way too late.

Oh they're from Florida. Okay. So wow for Maine. I had it opposite in my head. So fascinating to me. The process of making big changes. Nice that you're going to see them. Lovely.

Erika - thanks for your thoughts. Deb has an absolute right to feel attacked. I would feel the same way Deb. I on the otherhand have a right to voice a true frustration that I tried to remedy with time and posts and reaching out. But your thoughts were so loving Erika. I know in my heart that it was frustration and not malicious behavior - so that has to be enough.

As for the weight - I would love to know where everyone is at - thanks Erika. I mentioned Erika, Deb, and Nancy. Because their voices make me think "hmmm probably at goal, near goal, or comfortable". Erika - I love that feeling too. I love that I feel good. And whatever comes now is just added benefit.

So Paula? You've been so successful - where you at? Dawn - where you at as far as goal size - weight? Steph - sometimes I think you are at goal. You seem so together there. Lyz - what's your goal? Crap I didn't go back and read enough. Kat - even though you call yourself that creative name I suspect that you're near goal. Stacey - where the heck are you little master's girl? Val - goal?

I guess I want us all to strive for better - yes. But love ourselves too. As in accept and strive. Balance. Maybe I should just speak for myself. I think so Lisa.

Thanks for all your thoughts Amy. You really are - who I mean - think about when I get discouraged thinking my goal may be 180-200 somewhere. I feel like a dufus actually. Cause it's not in the weight charts. I'm 5'10' and big boned so I think the weight chart is 174. So I get all defensive and self conscious because I perceive that that appears like a girl in denial - which I'm not. And you make me feel understood Amy. Big gift. I should go back because I think you said 165 - hmmm I'm curious what you would look like too. As in pretty darn slim there missy.

Liz - it doesn't matter. You're right. Cause now is now. And now is wonderful. You need to feel all your success every single minute. And I know you do. So preaching to the converted.

Ok - very tired guys - and I have major prep to do.

The game stunk. Losses I can take. But not ugly losses.

Lisa

 

[3DisneyKids]

Nancy--Goddess Crown for you--totally! For being, like, the ideal mom. Your kids are going to look back on this (when they are parents themselves) and realize how much you did for them.

What is up with the college apps? Where has he decided to apply? Just Norwich, or others as well?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Lisa, I will try to update you on everyone's goals/progress--

Dawn - has lost 18 and has about 100 left to go.
Kat - is about 20 pounds away from goal. Lost about 60.
Steph - has lost about 35 and has about 50 left to go.
Paula - has lost about 40 and has about 60 left to go.
Lyz-wants to lose about 40-ish

That is off the top of my head. If there are more, I will try to come up with them.