In Search of my Body...Not The One I Ate.. #4 "Inspiring Others... 1 Tiara at a Time"

Thats what I used to do when I was a lurker. :lmao:

I knew it :laughing:


I will make people weep with the fabulousness that is my new jeans! :rotfl:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Yes, you will. You'll be one smokin' hot momma! :worship:

I did not buy jeans. But I did buy a hip-hop dance dvd. Should be...well...awkward :rotfl2:


Lyz - love the picture, you tricky woman! :goodvibes
 
Well, I suppose I did get whiplash. That was nothing compared to riding the rail while my 5 year old drove the Indy Car.:laughing:

I just held the camera on my shoulder, trying to be steady. Not very successful.
 

Good morning!

LISA! Forgot that you are the earliest bird of us all! I don't know how you do it! But then again, I just burn the candle at the other end. :rotfl2: Loved what you had to say...totally get it. And I am glad you let it out. The cathartic purges are good, no? And at some point we have to get together. I get up to Portland/Freeport regularly...but not further north too often. I am looking for a snowshoe buddy....:rolleyes1

Stacey--hope you kick your cold. You'll have to remind me what Bruce does (again!). That man has a horrid schedule! :hug:

He is an LMSW and works for the Veterans Administration (yes he's a Fed) on their Suicide Prevention Hotline.... bless his heart, i could never do it, and yes, it is a HORRID schedule. It hasn't been so bad as of late, because i've been working so much, but as open enrollment issues begin to die down, i think i will be very lonely, i haven't had a chance to meet any of our new neighbors etc since we moved out here, and all my friends are on the other side of the city....

So interesting that so many of us have scale issues. And all this time I only thought it was me and my craziness. Of course J doesn't get it...cause you know, he is one of those genetic freaks. He has fluctated a grand total of 7 pound since High School (he's 42 now). And notice I said fluctuated, not gained. The difference between his all-time lowest and all-time highest is 7 pounds. Not at all noticeable and doesn't need "fat" clothes, "thin" clothes, or my personal favorite, "fat-thin and thin-fat" clothes.

CHALLENGE--ok, so I think we have all signed in for it! Woo Hoo! I am happy to be keeper of the Challenge, as it helps keep me focused. If anyone wants me to add or change anything, just say so. Yes, we officially start Friday, but by all means...if you can start early, do! And every Friday I will update the Challenge Chart. For those that weigh-in on different days, you can just let me know and I will save it for the Friday post.

About Kelly (my daughter) -- thanks, everyone for your concern and your prayers. She is fully recovered from this most recent attack, so that is great. We are not sure what the future holds. Testing, for sure. At least one operation that we know of. It could end up being fairly minimal or incredibly serious. No telling yet.

SO so SO glad to hear that she is doing well right now, i'll keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers :goodvibes

Today...headed outlet shopping in Kittery! This is my favorite thing to do during this week. The deals are unbelievable and I outfit my family with whatever is needed and I do a ton of Christmas shopping for next year (stop throwing crap at me, Lyz! :lmao: ).

I have more responses to others, but this is long enough for now. Have a fab day everyone!

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So the cold is still giving me a beating, that's ok though, if i can get through tomorrow i have a nice long 4 day weekend! I wish Bruce was going to be home, but he's on 3-midnight the whole time.... :headache:

We went out and bought a new monitor, it's significantly bigger than the old one, we had a regular 17" one and bruce got a 20" widescreen LCD, and i have to say, it's freaking my eyes out getting used to it. Ordered my laptop yesterday, finally, and i about had a stroke at the price, it costs the same as my upcoming disney trip to the Poly :faint: But Bruce just HAD to have his Nerdy McNerdster gaming stuff built in.... oh well, at least i got to pick the color, and its Sexy B!itch Red, and that makes me happy ;) BUT, b/c of all the added stuff, i may not get it til the end of JANUARY :mad: WE shall see

I'm really actually looking forward to 1/1, going to restart my ticker, start fresh, and dedicate myself this year, no more slacking off. I really want to lose 25 lbs in time for our trip in May, more would be great, but i'd love a minimum of 25.

Off to take some more nyquil and be bored, i'm exhausted but i can't sleep b/c i can't breathe through my nose, and when i breathe through my mouth i cough myself awake :headache: grrrrr :sick:

Hope everyone is having a great night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
KICK-A$$ work-out tonight. Ran 3 miles, biked 10. Felt GREAT. Word.
 
his Nerdy McNerdster gaming stuff built in.... oh well, at least i got to pick the color, and its Sexy B!itch Red, and that makes me happy ;)

:laughing: You are cracking me up.

So I am a little down this afternoon. I think I'm coming down off my high. It was WDW, then Christmas. Then...I spent every extra minute with Bella. Now what? My house. OMG. It's so cluttered and I have no umph to put decorations away. Mol - bless her heart, even cleaned the kitchen after dinner cause I headed to the couch.

Think I'll hit the sac early and then tomorrow I'll be a ray of sunshine.
 
I still haven't got the place on the market. I guess I'm procrastinating. But on that today. Getting things in order. I'm off from my job job cause schools are closed. But have some smal travel requests to do.

Oh my renters emailed. They LOVE the room. So that makes me happy. A small sigh but happy.

Lisa--seems like you are moving at warp speed getting this on the market. Wow. Are you handling it all ok? Do you think it will sell quickly?

I will make people weep with the fabulousness that is my new jeans! :rotfl:

Just LOVED this. That is so something I would say.

Whew, I am getting good. Watch this.

Teach me. Now.

oh well, at least i got to pick the color, and its Sexy B!itch Red, and that makes me happy ;)

Yup, that is the color of my laptop as well. :lmao:
 
I :lovestruc ed this Amiee. I have been thinking about you while you were off.

I phoned my friend Christmas morning, the one that had the lovely husband not unlike your ex, and she was so low going into the holidays. She was okay Christmas Day but could hear her hurt. And hated that I couldn't take it away.

You are one strong woman Amiee. One strong woman.



Me too. Me too. I still don't know what is best for me. Time will tell.

That's very sweet Lisa. I feel for your friend. It's not a club that I enjoy sharing. About being strong, there are so many times that I feel about as strong as a little mouse. So, it's very nice to here somebody tell me that.
 
Things I forgot to say...

Paula, you are a rock star. A loss. I'm speechless. You know that doesn't happen much!

Erika, great workout. I'm so proud of you for taking care of yourself, for new habits during stress. Well done.

Lyz, very cute video. :goodvibes

Dawn, thank you for your kind words about my friend Jodi. If there is anything to be done for her, I will let you know. Right now, it's prayers. I saw her today for lunch and she is so HAPPY. She said, yes some would be upset to lose a twin, but I'm so happy to have a baby at all!

So sticky baby prayers!

Okay, I'm still wrapped up in DRAMA. Will be back soon.
 
Things I forgot to say...

Paula, you are a rock star. A loss. I'm speechless. You know that doesn't happen much!

Liz - you are too sweet... really

Erika, great workout. I'm so proud of you for taking care of yourself, for new habits during stress. Well done.

Lyz, very cute video. :goodvibes

Dawn, thank you for your kind words about my friend Jodi. If there is anything to be done for her, I will let you know. Right now, it's prayers. I saw her today for lunch and she is so HAPPY. She said, yes some would be upset to lose a twin, but I'm so happy to have a baby at all!

So sticky baby prayers!

Okay, I'm still wrapped up in DRAMA. Will be back soon.

OK - made it through my first training session and can still walk (sort of)... I signed up for 15 sessions with 3 free so it is about six weeks worth of training at 3 times a week. We'll see how that goes before I go for the long term.

I also biked 4.5 miles in twenty minutes.

I am now exhausted and heading for bed...

talk to you all tomorrow,
Paula
 
ROCK ON, Paula! Great work-out! Once you have recovered, I want to hear all about it! Like, did you like the trainer? Did he listen to you? Is he going to push you just the right amount? Need to hear it all.
 
Amiee - I must say, it's very good to see you posting more. You kinda only showed up sporadically before, and I find I get what I put in. Make sense? Glad you are "here".

Makes perfect sense. Had some yucky days and neglected far too many things.

Woofreakinghoo! Yes, you must lose that weight!

Failure is not an option for this one. Revenge is at stake. Isn't there a quote saying looking good is the best revenge? I think I can, I think I can, I know I will.
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Just got home a bit ago from a very long work day. My boss is on vacation this week (Lord she deserves it!) and I am helping keep her tasks up to date. I think I am the little FTD guy. Busy Busy, Worky Worky.

Ate mostly protein today, go me! :cheer2:

Bellydancing ~ do it Lisa, do it. I am very, well clumsy. Oh come on, I am kidding nobody, lol. I am a grade A klutz, but it has always looked so interesting. Build up those abs! I used to work with a wonderful lady from India. She has a nice tummy after 3 kids from it.

Everybody else...:wave2:

Lurkers ~ come on and join. I can't speak for everybody else, but I only bite on occassion. Gosh I wish we had a vampire emoticon.

Oh oh, speaking of vampire ~ I am knee deep into 3 new series of vamp books. Are there any other Lynsay Sands fans out there?? Ok gang, I am off to catch up on the thread. It's 9:30 here, so that means that only 26 1/2 hours until everything old is new again.

Oh, gotta add that I am listening to an very fun song. 10,000 Maniacs These are the Days Listen to the lyrics ~ I bet it will hit home to quite a few peeps here. 'You are blessed and lucky...You are touched by something that will grow and bloom.' Watch out or I will bring out the classic country, lol.
 
Night all - read up on posts...

I am thinking of you all but need to go take some medicine...I smashed my head bending down to get something between our fridge and stove...did not gestimate my location well enough...and smoked my head off of the stupid under counter radio...it hurt this morning when I did it..but now...throbs like no other and...no joke...I wanna cry...

so I am off to bed with headache meds...

Lyz - cute as heck video...

Liz - sticky babies...If all goes well...you need to write a book for her..
"A love story for my Sticky Baby"

and write of her journey...that would be the best gift...:lovestruc
 


Loved this! :lovestruc Thanks Lyz.

Kelly - Can't wait on the jeans.

A year ago or more - I bought these capris two sizes two small - actuallly jeans in three sizes as well. Long story. Wasn't for inspiration. Great sale - loved the fit on all three pieces and guess I was hoping to keep the fit if I lost. Also, I was worried about something about money - long story. So unlike me to do this - not a shopper. Sorry Liz:lmao: .

Anyway, I'm in the smallest size. And in all three that's even getting too big - not attractive. But will have to do for now. I don't know what the heck I'm going to do when I get smaller. Broke. But not a big problem, eh? Not a big problem. So can't wait to see those jeans on you. Can't wait.

Erika - yes warped speed. ;) But our agent wanted us to wait to after Christmas. It's been exhausting to get everything together for showing and do Christmas too. I'm not really okay, I love my home. Love my neighbourhood. First bought here downtown in 1998. But what I can do? Have to face it. And in the scheme of life it's not bad, eh? :hug:

It's been pretty crappy selling the BW NY and then selling home home in the same month. But I have to find positive. Somewhere. Here's two. I was lucky to get good renters and good $$$. And two - My parents have given us a key to their place while they're are in Florida. Just in case we can't decide on what to do when we close here. So that's very nice. I'll probably be there for showing. Takes the stress of keeping clean. Thanks. Will get to it all soon. With such a small place we have to purge for market. I enjoy purging things - greatly - so that's another positive. My parents are the opposite. I actually tell them that their basement is pure child abuse when they die. :rotfl: Yes, I tell that to their faces. :lmao: To leave us to deal with that and losing them or one of them. That I hope they're in heaven laughing their a$$es off when the time comes. It's unreal. You know like ski boots from the sixties. A polka dot cullotte one piece from God knows when. 45s. Probably an 8 trak/track????:lmao: :rotfl: It's incredible. They never throw a thing.

Who knows on the timeline here. Things have slowed in general. And January is an ugly month to sell. We sold our last place in a week - same neighbourhood - and I was in Vancouver so no stress. Yeah. I had won a trip and sold while I was there. January market is crap. But I'm prime downtown. Who knows.

Lisa - I did look you up. Woburn is where we would cross from the townships. Jackman just happened to be closer to the Beauce. I'm making no sense to anyone. I do know that.

So now I have two Americans that are farther north than me! Grab your map Lyz. Check out the tail of Southern Ontario.

Amiee - :hug: I'm sure there has been a myriad of emotions over these years. But hey Amiee - you're here - you're through - and sane. And he has to always sit with it. Holy strong. Strong you.

I wanted to kick the sh!t out of my friend's lovely tonight. Long story. He has no filter. There's the truth and then there is the compassionate truth.

Okay - I better get off. I'm feeling a tad bitter. Can you tell? :laughing: ;)

Oh Paula - that's good that you're not attracted. Good. I can't imagine. I too want to hear all about it. I'm so inspired by you these days.

And Erika - I caught the snowshoeing. My ears perked - race?!?!:lmao:

Hi to everyone. :lovestruc
 
Night all - read up on posts...

I am thinking of you all but need to go take some medicine...I smashed my head bending down to get something between our fridge and stove...did not gestimate my location well enough...and smoked my head off of the stupid under counter radio...it hurt this morning when I did it..but now...throbs like no other and...no joke...I wanna cry...

so I am off to bed with headache meds...
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Geez Dawn. :surfweb: :hug:
 





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