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

[DisneyGalUK]

For WW...I follow the "old school" points plan - the original. I know they've changed the system, tweaked it here and there - they are running a business. They HAVE to keep updating to keep people coming thru their doors. However, the original plan has worked well for me - I'm comfortable with it, and so that's what I do. God forbid I should ever lose my "points finder" slide rules (I have 2)....I will be one lost, sad, sorry soul

At the minute I am in two minds as to whether I should continue with the calorie counting or go back and follow WW - I had good results the first time round with WW and I find it pretty easy to follow.
I always stick to the original points plan (which from what ive read here and on the Peeps thread is slightly different in the US to the UK). I just can't get on board with the new versions they keep fetching out

I the points finder! If you ever lose both of yours (which would be very unlucky ) let me know - I have 3 and my mum has two!

The problem I have with calorie counting is knowing what calories are in things - obviously not things with labels on, I know where to find calories then Its the fresh, homemade things I struggle with

Hmm, maybe thats my mind made up for me then - it won't hurt to give WW another try, plus knowing I would go to weekly weigh-in classes would act as an incentive

ETA - I nearly added a dancing banana instead of the little woohoo man, but im not feeling the love for the banana on this thread

 

[DisneyGalUK]

I have a nice pork roast in the oven. Smells DIVINE...Now - for my next trick - I'm going to finish making dinner, without having a glass of wine! (wish me LUCK! )

This struck me as funny. Not for any other reason than I forget we are on different time zones and I thought 'Wow, why would anyone make a pork dinner at 10.37pm!'

I know, its late and judging from what I find funny I should go to bed

 

[AKASnowWhite]

ETA - I nearly added a dancing banana instead of the little woohoo man, but im not feeling the love for the banana on this thread

Yeah...that banana-man....

I've done both - counting calories and WW..just about every version out there The "points" is best for me. Easy to count, easy to track - journalling is obviously optimal...but if for some reason I'm keeping count in my head? Points numbers are much easier to deal with!

Dinner. Then grocery store. Need "lunch box" food for tomorrow. My kids refuse to buy lunch. Ever. Ok, not 'ever'...when we were away- my eldest son bought lunch...the other 2 made theirs. They HATE the school food...which is fine with me

 

[goofyfan-12]

Nancy,

Thanks for the kind words. I am starting to laugh again (thanks to my sister, who says hi to everyone by the way) so that is a good thing.

Enjoy that pork roast. They are yummy.

Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Paula, I am sorry your weekend was like that. Hugs, girlfriend.


Back to normal for all of us tomorrow, right? I need a new day. I'm tired. My mom has bronchitits and has to do chemo this week. She needs to get better soon! Also, I had to throw down with my MIL - she called me to cry today because apparently MY mom's cancer and MY BFF's pregnancy is SO distracting to her that she just "forgot" not to tell anyone about Jodi and told her best friend, who posted it on Facebook. Argh. And yes, my MIL's best friend is on Facebook. Hahaha!

But seriously, the nerve of her to cry bc she slipped up. She wants me to feel sorry for her. Now, if she had said, "I am so distracted by my son's marriage imploding, I just forgot and told my best friend what you explicitly told me not to tell anyone" then I would have been cool. But to blame it on my mom's cancer? And the pregnancy in question? Like, those are my people, my distractions. My daily updates and worry.

But whatever. She is sorry, and I can never tell her anything in confidence again, nor can I allow my BFF to do so. It was a courtesy, a matter of trust, on Jodi's part, and my MIL can't handle it. Now I know.

Meanwhile, the trip to Dublin is still up in the air because my BIL won't return any calls. Today he saw his wife for the first time in a month. It's so messed up. And my MIL is acting like it's semi-okay. I think maybe her brain IS shutting down.

In my pj's now. I bought new ones from the Disney Store for $12.99! Head on in there, everything is on sale!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Nancy - labs are soo fun...except when the eat the sofa...unless you want a new one...and that gave you the reason to get one!

Paula - I want to see a pic of the dog...

Stacy - you too...an updated puppy pic please!

 

[adsrtw]

I'm being a bad mom tonight ~ not fixing dinner. Instead we are eating fresh by having Subway. At least it's something healthy.

I've been to several ideal weight sites and all of them are different. The irony! Well, I have decided to stick with 150lbs for now for a long term goal until I go back to see my doctor. Goals can always change, but I think I need something as a target.

I read some new vampire books this week (as I patiently wait for Lynsay Sands to release her new book in March). I am hopeless. Got in some exercise this weekend too. Shopped a bit too! My undies are way too loose.

I really need to focus on planning our trip this summer. Gotta get the ADR's in and not break the diet.

Please say a prayer for me ~ I'm heading to WalMart for groceries soon!

 

[HockeyKat]

Paula, I am sorry your weekend was like that. Hugs, girlfriend.


Back to normal for all of us tomorrow, right? I need a new day. I'm tired. My mom has bronchitits and has to do chemo this week. She needs to get better soon! Also, I had to throw down with my MIL - she called me to cry today because apparently MY mom's cancer and MY BFF's pregnancy is SO distracting to her that she just "forgot" not to tell anyone about Jodi and told her best friend, who posted it on Facebook. Argh. And yes, my MIL's best friend is on Facebook. Hahaha!

But seriously, the nerve of her to cry bc she slipped up. She wants me to feel sorry for her. Now, if she had said, "I am so distracted by my son's marriage imploding, I just forgot and told my best friend what you explicitly told me not to tell anyone" then I would have been cool. But to blame it on my mom's cancer? And the pregnancy in question? Like, those are my people, my distractions. My daily updates and worry.

But whatever. She is sorry, and I can never tell her anything in confidence again, nor can I allow my BFF to do so. It was a courtesy, a matter of trust, on Jodi's part, and my MIL can't handle it. Now I know.

Meanwhile, the trip to Dublin is still up in the air because my BIL won't return any calls. Today he saw his wife for the first time in a month. It's so messed up. And my MIL is acting like it's semi-okay. I think maybe her brain IS shutting down.

In my pj's now. I bought new ones from the Disney Store for $12.99! Head on in there, everything is on sale!

And love comfy pjs. Been in mine all day and don't feel the least bit sorry about it.

I'm being a bad mom tonight ~ not fixing dinner. Instead we are eating fresh by having Subway. At least it's something healthy.

I've been to several ideal weight sites and all of them are different. The irony! Well, I have decided to stick with 150lbs for now for a long term goal until I go back to see my doctor. Goals can always change, but I think I need something as a target.

I read some new vampire books this week (as I patiently wait for Lynsay Sands to release her new book in March). I am hopeless. Got in some exercise this weekend too. Shopped a bit too! My undies are way too loose.

I really need to focus on planning our trip this summer. Gotta get the ADR's in and not break the diet.

Please say a prayer for me ~ I'm heading to WalMart for groceries soon!

You will need the prayer!! I did that yesterday and whoa the masses of people. Btw, don't mention Walmart around here or you might get a lecture from E and Liz... They haven't managed to make me stop shopping there, though. Cheap outweighs everything in my twisted brain.


Paula, sorry you had a craptastic weekend. And say hi to your sis!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

And love comfy pjs. Been in mine all day and don't feel the least bit sorry about it.


You will need the prayer!! I did that yesterday and whoa the masses of people. Btw, don't mention Walmart around here or you might get a lecture from E and Liz... They haven't managed to make me stop shopping there, though. Cheap outweighs everything in my twisted brain.


Paula, sorry you had a craptastic weekend. And say hi to your sis!

Yes, Paula, say hi to your sister from us!

Oh, Kat, now you are going to scare the lurkers! Anti-milk, anti-fast food, anti-Maine, anti-Walmart but very pro Twilight and booze...my word, we might as well be communists!

We also hate sunshine, puppies, light, and love. But we LOVE apple pie!

Kidding! But not about the apple pie.

BTW, watching House Hunters. What kind of people don't buy a house based on the wallpaper? Do they not realize wallpaper can be removed and paint changed? Who ARE these people???

 

[HockeyKat]

Yes, Paula, say hi to your sister from us!

Oh, Kat, now you are going to scare the lurkers! Anti-milk, anti-fast food, anti-Maine, anti-Walmart but very pro Twilight and booze...my word, we might as well be communists!

We also hate sunshine, puppies, light, and love. But we LOVE apple pie!

Kidding! But not about the apple pie.

BTW, watching House Hunters. What kind of people don't buy a house based on the wallpaper? Do they not realize wallpaper can be removed and paint changed? Who ARE these people???

Hey, you said it, I didn't.

And I SO hear you on house hunters. *whine* I don't like the PAINT *whine*! $$$-clown, you know you can CHANGE that right?

 

[goofyfan-12]

Paula, I am sorry your weekend was like that. Hugs, girlfriend.


Back to normal for all of us tomorrow, right? I need a new day. I'm tired. My mom has bronchitits and has to do chemo this week. She needs to get better soon! Also, I had to throw down with my MIL - she called me to cry today because apparently MY mom's cancer and MY BFF's pregnancy is SO distracting to her that she just "forgot" not to tell anyone about Jodi and told her best friend, who posted it on Facebook. Argh. And yes, my MIL's best friend is on Facebook. Hahaha!

But seriously, the nerve of her to cry bc she slipped up. She wants me to feel sorry for her. Now, if she had said, "I am so distracted by my son's marriage imploding, I just forgot and told my best friend what you explicitly told me not to tell anyone" then I would have been cool. But to blame it on my mom's cancer? And the pregnancy in question? Like, those are my people, my distractions. My daily updates and worry.

But whatever. She is sorry, and I can never tell her anything in confidence again, nor can I allow my BFF to do so. It was a courtesy, a matter of trust, on Jodi's part, and my MIL can't handle it. Now I know.

Meanwhile, the trip to Dublin is still up in the air because my BIL won't return any calls. Today he saw his wife for the first time in a month. It's so messed up. And my MIL is acting like it's semi-okay. I think maybe her brain IS shutting down.

In my pj's now. I bought new ones from the Disney Store for $12.99! Head on in there, everything is on sale!

Liz - thanks for the good thoughts. I am not happy with your in laws right now. How could your MIL do that? So not cool. Enjoy the new PJ's...

Yes, Paula, say hi to your sister from us!

Oh, Kat, now you are going to scare the lurkers! Anti-milk, anti-fast food, anti-Maine, anti-Walmart but very pro Twilight and booze...my word, we might as well be communists!

We also hate sunshine, puppies, light, and love. But we LOVE apple pie!

Kidding! But not about the apple pie.

BTW, watching House Hunters. What kind of people don't buy a house based on the wallpaper? Do they not realize wallpaper can be removed and paint changed? Who ARE these people???

I will certainly pass along all the hellos to my sister. She does ask about you all.

House hunters are a strange breed. One of my friends here went house hunting and after looking at a number of houses with her that were seemingly perfect for her, I came to the conclusion that she won't ever buy a house. She can't look past the surface to see the possibilities. She is really looking for something brand new that she can just move into and live. Her cloethes shoping is the same way - all about labels and such. I love her, but the image thing kills me sometimes. BTW - she still hasn't bought a house yet and its been over a year.

I am off to put my PJ's on and settle in for the night. Tomorrow has to be better right?

Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Liz - thanks for the good thoughts. I am not happy with your in laws right now. How could your MIL do that? So not cool. Enjoy the new PJ's...

Are you taking out your angry eyes???

I will certainly pass along all the hellos to my sister. She does ask about you all.

House hunters are a strange breed. One of my friends here went house hunting and after looking at a number of houses with her that were seemingly perfect for her, I came to the conclusion that she won't ever buy a house. She can't look past the surface to see the possibilities. She is really looking for something brand new that she can just move into and live. Her cloethes shoping is the same way - all about labels and such. I love her, but the image thing kills me sometimes. BTW - she still hasn't bought a house yet and its been over a year.

I am off to put my PJ's on and settle in for the night. Tomorrow has to be better right?

Paula

Yes, the sun will come out tomorrow. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'll love ya tomorrow, you're only a daaaaaay aaaaaa waaaaaay!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Yes, the sun will come out tomorrow. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'll love ya tomorrow, you're only a daaaaaay aaaaaa waaaaaay!

Too funny....

Then angry eyes will only come out if you want them to...

 

[HockeyKat]

Liz, we need to cut you off.


Okay, so tonight I made spinach dip with canned leaf spinach. EPIC FAIL. Do not attempt this at home.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Liz, we need to cut you off.


Okay, so tonight I made spinach dip with canned leaf spinach. EPIC FAIL. Do not attempt this at home.

I'm SOBER. I'm only high on LIFE.

Sorry. Cracking myself up here. I"m stressed, okay? I am among friends (and lurkers who we apparently scare - hi lukers!!!) I can't help but break into song! Remember when we were in Disney? And I would sing randomly? And it was WARM? And we were drinking? And it was 2008 and we were so happy?

Can I go back to Disney? Please? Please?

 

[adsrtw]

Hi everyone...

I am back home after one of the more cr@ppier weekends I've had in a while. The tension that is present on this non-profit board of directors that I am part of is just overwhelming and downright silly. I am at the point where I am questioning why I keep subjecting myself to it. The mission of the organization is a good one, but I can still volunteer if I wanted to but not at a leadership level. To top things off, after taking care to make good food choices all weekend and working out last night at the hotel, I still stress ate my way through McDonalds' fries and a burger today. I can't even say that it tasted good (it didn't) but somehow it made me feel a bit better. Now I am just pissed at myself for stress eating crap. I am planning on a JC lunch entree and lots of veggies for dinner and a ton of water to get the sodium from the McD's out of my system.


Puppies are so cute.... but man are they work. We had one purebred dog in my life the rest were all rescued dogs who became such lovable mutts. Have fun with him and train him early.

Did I tell you guys what happened with our dog while we were in Disney? We got a call from where we boarded him telling us to send someone to get him because he was so upset. After three days, he stopped eating, sleeping and couldn't get himself to relax. We had to frantically beg our neighbors to take him home and take care of him while we were gone. And yes, he is spoiled rotten and has total separation anxiety when we are not with him.

I have a feeling I will be going through this too. She is going to stay at our vet and he has lots of older grandkids to help spoil the boarders who are well.

I am off to try and update my laptop. It has been running wierd lately and needs to TLC.

Talk to you all later,
Paula

I feel your pain here, but don't let one slip get you down. It really sounds like there is alot of turmoil with the board and I too would consider how to proceed. I hope next week is better for you Paula!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

We also hate sunshine, puppies, light, and love. But we LOVE apple pie!

Kidding! But not about the apple pie.

Of COURSE we love apple pie. I mean, who doesn't Oh...and it *is* my job after all


Ok....trying to remember what I just read.

Dawn - a new sofa? Maybe...but NOT if it means I have to get a dog. The 2 cats that come in the house are enough for me. Now...if it could live in the BARN with my goats? Maybe. But probably not... To me, dogs are what I envision grandchildren to be like....nice to VISIT WITH but when you get sick of them, you can just give 'em back.

Grocery shopping=aggrevation. I just came home myself. I HATE grocery shopping. HATE it.

Also hate cell phones and new checks (don't ask. I'm crabby...probably because I put myself on a no-alcohol diet ) Let's see. I also hate it when people are stupid - or at least, do stupid things (I'll put Liz's MIL in category 2 there...she *may* be a "1" but I don't know her, so I'll give her the benefit of the doubt here)

And wonky computers. Hate them too. They are supposed to work. All the time. Every time. It's their JOB.

And I REALLY hate it when LisaV and Steph don't show up for what seems like DAYS. Come back ladies, we MISS you.


I'm too cranky for my own good.




edit again...'cause when I'm cranky, stuff doesn't always come out right

 

[HockeyKat]

I'm SOBER. I'm only high on LIFE.

Sorry. Cracking myself up here. I"m stressed, okay? I am among friends (and lurkers who we apparently scare - hi lukers!!!) I can't help but break into song! Remember when we were in Disney? And I would sing randomly? And it was WARM? And we were drinking? And it was 2008 and we were so happy?

Can I go back to Disney? Please? Please?

Oh, you know I'm just teasing.

And yes. Remember when we got walked off Toy Story? And candy martinis at the Brown Derby?


I turned on fat night on Discovery Health while I folded laundry... made me put on workout clothes and am going to hit the mini-stepper when I am done. I should record this stuff and put it on when I want to binge. Or like have my fridge b00by-trapped to play it or something.

 

[adsrtw]

Grocery shopping=aggrevation. I just came home myself. I HATE grocery shopping. HATE it.

It was torture tonight, wasn't it?

Also hate cell phones and new checks (don't ask. I'm crabby...probably because I put myself on a no-alcohol diet ) Let's see. I also hate it when people are stupid - or at least, do stupid things (I'll put Liz's MIL in category 2 there...she *may* be a "1" but I don't know her, so I'll give her the benefit of the doubt here)

Maybe sparkling cider or sparkling grape juice will help?!? Just a thought.

And wonky computers. Hate them too. They are supposed to work. All the time. Every time. It's their JOB.

And I REALLY hate it when LisaV and Steph don't show up for what seems like DAYS. What? Do they have a LIFE?

I'm too cranky for my own good.

Nancy ~ Everybody is entitled to be moody now and again. Let's blame it on the full moon.

Liz ~ for your MIL's brain fart.

Dawn ~ we will need pictures of your puppy. I love big dogs, but I am stuck with a 4 lb diva. Wouldn't trade her though.

Everybody else that I forgot ~

 

[loonieroonie]

Can I go back to Disney? Please? Please?

I say this to dh almost once a week. He has yet to say yes