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

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

WOOT! My laptop finally came in, so i can finally really plug back in and connect to the world, not just when my desktop finds it to be convenient. It's a beast however, it's a Dell XPS, Nerdy McNerster Bruce put all of his gamer stuff in it so its big and heavy. It's nice though, backlit keyboard, huge lcd screen, FULL keyboard (as in number pad on the side and everything) so its a little bulky, but i'm not really complaining!

Dawn - I'll post an updated picture of the puppy when i upload the shots from my camera, i'm pathologically unreliable when it comes to uploading my photos.... Sorry about the issues with Treyner's math classes, i am so glad you got everything sorted out!

Paula - i'm so sorry to hear that you didn't have a good weekend. Don't worry about the stress eating, it was one lapse, you've been doing so well, you'll take it as another learning experience of how it doesn't even taste good anymore, and really doesn't make you feel any better, and you'll be armed with info a little better for next time, it happens to all of us, it's not the lapse that matters, but what you do after to remedy it, You can DO IT! EW ROACHES, ew ew ew ew ew ew ew

Liz - i'm so sorry your MIL blabbed, there is no worse feeling than when your trust is betrayed, no matter how big or little. And it was very crappy of her to try to turn around and play the victim... hang in there girlie. I agree with you on house hunters, i watch that show all the time and want to throw things at the TV when the little brats "couldn't possibly buy this house, the colors inside are just awful and would be WAY too much work to correct" If you love the house, pick up a paintbrush, lazy. Bah.

Steph - OMG Mocha is so precious! I miss Lucy being that tiny!!!! TOO TOO cute.

Lisa - so sorry about all of the back and forth. Hopefully your place will sell quickly and you'll get into a new place and have a chance to settle and relax!

Kelly - so glad you have heat! I cannot even imagine, my heat is blasting and i'm still shivering under a blanket, I DON'T LIKE COLD

Jena - WELCOME!!!!!

Erika - 39.2, good lord, good for you!!! I'm tired just reading about it!

Melissa - UGH I HATE MICE, can't deal with it, ick i'm twitching just reading about it.

Amy - thats great new bling, congrats!!!



Liz - your post, i've been there, there were a few times that part of my brain considered completely writing it off, but i just couldn't do it. i'm not as close to everyone here as some are, i'd like that to change, i'd like to get more involved, but even as it stands currently, i'd miss hearing about everyone's days, the ups and downs, triumphs and failures. It helps you get through the rough days because it reminds you that no one is perfect, but that you always know where to find a friend when you need one. Reminds you that there are other people out there who fight similar battles, have to break similar bad habits, and have dealt with similar issues, all willing to provide their points of view, advice, and comfort when you need it (all the while willing to kick start your a$$ into gear when you need it) Of course if you ever decide to leave, that is your decision, and yours alone. But the environment, depth and tone of this thread would change. It's not just a thread, but a circle of friends, support, love and laughter. And if even just one person left, it would leave a void....

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

So, the last few days have been very busy indeed! First day of grad school was yesterday, how exciting. Class went really well, i'm excited about it, legal environment of HR, so similar to the graduate equivalent of Business Law.

Work is actually starting to slow down a little bit, not sure why, strange, but i'm not complaining! I've actually been able to leave between 5 and 6 which is unheard of this time of year!

Still don't ever see my husband, stupid B shift

Been sticking to tracking all of my ingested material, i'm honestlyh pretty impressed with myself, normally stamina and willpower don't stick with me this long, i'm excited. I've actually been coming in a fair amount below my point limits the last few days, and not because i'm starving myself. I think i'm finally starting to get over some of my cravings for Fatty McFatster badness, and learning to enjoy eating healthier. I'll still have my slip ups i'm sure (took me 45 minutes to talk myself out of ordering a pizza last night) but i suppose the moral of the story is, I didn't order it, and ate a huge spinach & bell pepper salad instead.....baby steps, baby steps.

I'm probably a bit rambly, i didn't hardly sleep at all last night. The last few nights i have been having strange nightmares, and the ones last night were just awful so i've had trouble sleeping. Mix that with busy workdays and i turn into a loopy zombie by eight o'clock.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic night!!!

 

[adsrtw]

I haven't caught up from this morning yet, but I wanted to fill everybody in about the bullying. First, Ryan's principal is awesome. I really like her alot ~ she is awesome with kids. I talked with her for a good 1/2 hour today and figured out who was pinched him. It was a 6th grader that doesn't even go to Ryan's school. The other two boys involved were following the 6th grader ~ that was expected. Well, some name calling had happened on both parts before the pinch and Ryan and the 2 5th graders had to shake hands at the end of it, lol. The bus driver is going to address the 6th grader since he really doesn't need to ride that bus. I really hope this stops everything in it's tracks, but only time will tell. Ry is mad at me for snitching. But seriously, what was I going to do? Wait until he had a black eye or bloody nose???

OMG, crazy long day at work filled with meetings and only 2 hours of desk time.

Off to catch up on the posts.

 

[3DisneyKids]

I did make it to kickboxing at lunch. I have another, new goal, besides the getting to goal weight and maybe a half. By the summer I am going to do all 60 pushups that we have to do during class for REAL (like, no knees).

So, that is Thurs, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues of working out. I am taking tomorrow off then doing the kick + step on Thurs at lunch.

Don't you just love it when Kat is ON?!?! Awesome!

STOP THE PRESSES. BACK UP THE BUS
please. Someone tell me....DOPEY? Is there honestly and truly a DOPEY? Are you telling me, that I could do a 5K on Friday (easy peasy)....a 1/2 marathon on Saturday (easy peasy, once I've trained...) and a FULL marathon on Sunday (totally walking.) and get 4 medals?

Am I dreaming?????


Must have Dopey....must do Dopey....

Ok. Throw me under the bus. It's ok. totally. I understand

Sorry! OF COURSE you are the ultimate goddess here and can always do any race. Cause that's just how you roll.

I am up to about 50 pushups from a somewhat standing position and that nearly kills me. Although, I am determined to master the push up - right after I can do my three sets of shoulder reps without stopping (why are my shoulders so weak...) Can you tell I am loving my training sessions?

Good news on the job front -
Since we are crossing our fingers (and toes) don't forget about Liz's Mom, BIL and her friend Jodi and her sticky baby, Erika's little angel Kelly, Kat's company, LisaV's house situation, Baylor, Carsyn and Treynor's issues, etc. I know I am forgetting something, but I don't have a minute to scroll through the thread to recap it all, so please forgive me if I am forgetting something....

whew - we are a supportive bunch when you stop and think of it...

Paula

WORD on the push-ups and training! Goddess crown!

Glad the job thang is working out.

And I agree with LIZ...you are just SO nice and cute and sweet and full of love and light and all of the good crap.

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I'm extending a personal invitation to you and Kat...to join me on the dark side

Yeah, come on! You know you wanna! We'll even supply the batteries!

I remember you telling me that now... my mind is on total overload today. It is a wonder I can remember my name. It's Erika right? I am talking about exercising so it must be Erika.... (love you...)

Paula

Back at ya, babe!

That's Easy. Superfreak.

O.M.G. I busted a gut when I read this. Only you.

Do you mean the Dirty Dancing one or the Green Day on?

Green Day.

OMG. I have a GOOD one for Erika. Who wants in? We must discuss without her knowing. Hahahaha.

SPILL!

 

[adsrtw]

Aimee -

Melissa so nicely pointed out to me that I screwed up... I mixed up your name and hers when posting about your son's issue at school. I am sorry about the mix up. I would claim senior moment status, but I don't think I can qualify at 37. Can we call it a brain fart instead???

Again, I am sorry about the mixup, but even more sorry about your's son's situation. Any progress with the school?

Paula - the forgetful one...

I didn't think anything of it! I knew who you meant, lol! Brain fart is a great term for it. I have one several times a week. We also call it sometimers at work, lol.

Hi Gang!

I am feeling better today. It's been five years since my aunt died after a long fight with breast cancer - and you know my mom is battling it still - so I stayed up last night and worked out some emotions about that. And then I got a really nice email from my cousin in reply to what I wrote to her. So it was good. Family love, family healing.

Dawn, I like the Bob Greene thing.

I know that it is that for so many of us. For me, I think it's a lot of things. It's certainly easier to eat then process. Honestly, I can eat my emotions and not feeling them and the feeling sucks sometimes. But this is not what I want for my daughter. I'm actually thinking about finding a therapist to support me during this round of my mom's cancer. I've dealt with a lot and gotten past a lot, but it's still hitting me hard, just in different ways. Anyway, enough about this. And who among us could NOT use a few sessions with a therapist???

I don't remember if I said this directly or not, but you have my sympathy for your situation. Therapy ~ it's great! I highly encourage you to seek a therapist. I can't start to tell you how much it has helped me over the years.

Hi all ~
Just a quick note to say I am all caught up for the time being with this thread. You guys sure like to chat -- but I love that!

This morning I got up to -24 below zero in my town!!!! What??? Needless to say I couldn't pull myself out of bed to go to the gym. It's no excuse I know!

I realize I live in a state that is cold but I really think I am supposed to live in Florida.

Have a good day everyone! Keep on keepin' on!

I am a firm believer that temperatures should not be allowed to dip below zero. Hang in there! Spring is around the corner!

I feel so left out

I am of course kidding!





Ok, my food for today (because I know you are all just dying to know!)

Breakfast - Bran Flakes with skimmed milk
Snack - Apple and low fat yoghurt
Lunch - Prawn mayo on wholemeal bread and a bag of low fat crisps
Snack - Another apple!
Dinner - Grilled chicken breast with mushroom stir fry (mushrooms, bean sprouts, carrot, courgette, cabbage, onion, pepper)

My WW points allowance is 20 per day, so far I have had 14. 6 more to use today Although - I have no idea what to have!

CSI starts in 20minutes - I can't wait to see what happens to Warrick (although I have a pretty good idea ), so I'll jump on the cross trainer when that starts.

I have also drank around 7 glasses of water today!

I just can't help myself. I have to read your posts with an accent.

Prawn Mayo - I am at a loss to describe it! Like tiny little shrimps in mayonaisse on a sandwich! Very yum!

I don't think I have AIM - I don't think I know what it is!

One minute to couch to cross trainer CSI. Kelly Out.

So what kind of sauce or seasonings did you use for the stir fry? I love it, but just can't make it taste right. Prawn salad ~ yummy

OMG. Hold the phone.

KELLY.

You have a theme song. And a new nickname.

Did you know that I just this very minute appointed myself Keeper of the Thread Theme Songs? No? Well I did. Feel free to nominate yourself or others for a kicking theme song.

But Kelly, she's all sewn up.

I was just dancing it out with Emily (she's four) and it hit me.

"You got me trippin', stumblin', flippin', fumblin'...clumsy cause I'm falling in love, so in love with you"

It's perfect for our resident Bella who is also a newlywed and who we all fell for instantly! Also, Fergie's nickname is the Dutchess. Do I even need to explain the play on royalty from the UK there?

Here's the video for those of you who aren't acquainted with The Dutchess, aka Fergie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj6hiozGmGU

Hmm. I'm going to start on the rest of you. Suggestions welcomed.

OMG love it!

Other possibilities...

--I wanna be Sedated
--A Pirate Looks at 40
--Time of your Life (because I love all of the phases of my life!)

Ok, those are off the top of my head. Need to think more.

Running on Empty?!? Forrest keeps running and running and running. Sounds like it fits. A marathon and a 1/2 ~~~

totally random off topic comment..

When I was volunteering at the water stop at the full, I saw a runner with an "I run with vampires" shirt...I think it is from Hot Topic. They just need to make it into a tech shirt and they could sell tons of them!!

Love the vampire shirt. Reminds me of some shirts that are talked about in one of the vamp series that I am reading.

So, the last few days have been very busy indeed! First day of grad school was yesterday, how exciting. Class went really well, i'm excited about it, legal environment of HR, so similar to the graduate equivalent of Business Law.

Work is actually starting to slow down a little bit, not sure why, strange, but i'm not complaining! I've actually been able to leave between 5 and 6 which is unheard of this time of year!

Still don't ever see my husband, stupid B shift

Been sticking to tracking all of my ingested material, i'm honestlyh pretty impressed with myself, normally stamina and willpower don't stick with me this long, i'm excited. I've actually been coming in a fair amount below my point limits the last few days, and not because i'm starving myself. I think i'm finally starting to get over some of my cravings for Fatty McFatster badness, and learning to enjoy eating healthier. I'll still have my slip ups i'm sure (took me 45 minutes to talk myself out of ordering a pizza last night) but i suppose the moral of the story is, I didn't order it, and ate a huge spinach & bell pepper salad instead.....baby steps, baby steps.

I'm probably a bit rambly, i didn't hardly sleep at all last night. The last few nights i have been having strange nightmares, and the ones last night were just awful so i've had trouble sleeping. Mix that with busy workdays and i turn into a loopy zombie by eight o'clock.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic night!!!

Congrats on your first day back to school! On the pizza subject ~ Archer Farms Spinach and Goat cheese. It's not really bad ~ whole grain crust. Everybody has slip ups. It makes us human.

I am dying to get on a scale, but I am going to make myself wait until Friday. AGH!! I think next month I am going to add water to my challenge. I don't drink anywhere near enough of it. A bad habit that I have noticed recently ~ skipping breakfast. I am going to have to buckle down and plan a bit better. The really bad thing is that I skip breakfast today, had a small snack and didn't get to take lunch until 3:30, so I know that did me some harm. I didn't cheat, but it made me a raging bad word.

Did somebody say haunted houses??? I hate when the house makes noise ~ gives me the heebee geebees.

Thanks to all the comments about my son. He is unhappy with me, but I know I did the right thing. Time will tell if it happens again.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Don't you just love it when Kat is ON?!?! Awesome!

Yes!



WORD on the push-ups and training! Goddess crown!

Glad the job thang is working out.

And I agree with LIZ...you (Paula) are just SO nice and cute and sweet and full of love and light and all of the good crap.

Word

Yeah, come on! You know you wanna! We'll even supply the batteries!



Back at ya, babe!



O.M.G. I busted a gut when I read this. Only you.



Green Day.



SPILL!

Ohh, I know, I know.

 

[HockeyKat]

Don't you just love it when Kat is ON?!?! Awesome!

Thanks!! I feel sooo much better. Remind of this the next time I fall off, k?


Food for today:
B: fiber one + milk (80)
L: ham pita (100), salad (100)
S: dt swiss miss (25)
D: 8 oz baked tilapia (200), artichoke (60), eggplant (aubergine!!) parmesan equivalent: half eggplant sliced and pan-fried, then layered and baked w/ tomato sauce and mozzarella (125)
S (haven't eaten yet): 1 bag ff popcorn (200), 1 serving ice cream (130)

Total, 1020. Exercise, 45 min kickboxing class. Water, 64 oz.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

OMG. Hold the phone.

KELLY.

The Dutchess, aka Fergie.

Perfect.

Yup - today is my appointment with Jesse.... actually looking forward to it. How about you? Did you have your session today?



Thanks - it has been a roller coaster going through all of this, but it is starting to look like all will work out in the end - or at least for now it does...



There is a bar placed at about 4' off the floor (we use one of the bars to hold the weights that you can bench press, etc. with). I stand about 4' back from the bar and then lean in with my hands on the bar and push up from there. Because of the makeup of my body (and frankly the amount of weight I am carrying on my midsection), I can't do a full pushup off the floor - even with my knees bent. Jesse tells me that we will work the bar lower and lower until I have enough strength to do full push ups off the floor.

I love the fact that this guy gets that my body won't let me do certain things and finds work arounds that work the muscles we want to work until I can the full on method. It does wonders for my confidence level since I am making forward progress and working towards a goal all in one.

Paula

I really like Jessie. He's good for you. How long do you have him?

STOP THE PRESSES. BACK UP THE BUS
please. Someone tell me....DOPEY? Is there honestly and truly a DOPEY? Are you telling me, that I could do a 5K on Friday (easy peasy)....a 1/2 marathon on Saturday (easy peasy, once I've trained...) and a FULL marathon on Sunday (totally walking.) and get 4 medals?

Am I dreaming?????

You and your medal collection.

LisaPR--Yes, I overhydrated. OMG. I thought I was going to die from miles 9-13 (well not really but that is how bad I felt)...I am so glad I was still able to finish, but at the same time I am harboring a bit of disappointment since I finished in 3:15, a half hour LONGER than my 1/2 in november.

Did you just drink too much in preparation? Nerves?

You know, that really is so appropriate. Dopey! I love it. Because after that much running in a weekend, you either have to be dopey to attempt it, or will be dopey after!

Exactly. Dopey is the perfect name.

The shore one made me proud of myself because that's what I've done in a sense. I could have simply gone on and ignored things. I was happy. I am proud of myself.

I am proud of you too! You made the hard choice but for the right reasons.

Oh and I am proud to announce that I have moved on to New Moon and bought Eclipse also just so I don't have to search around again. Breaking Dawn is in the local store and I plan to snag it tonight!!

Ohh yeah baby! Love me some vampires.

BL is over. Sad for Jerry. That gal Bob was laying into, she should have voted herself off. Worthless.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Liz - your post, i've been there, there were a few times that part of my brain considered completely writing it off, but i just couldn't do it. i'm not as close to everyone here as some are, i'd like that to change, i'd like to get more involved, but even as it stands currently, i'd miss hearing about everyone's days, the ups and downs, triumphs and failures. It helps you get through the rough days because it reminds you that no one is perfect, but that you always know where to find a friend when you need one. Reminds you that there are other people out there who fight similar battles, have to break similar bad habits, and have dealt with similar issues, all willing to provide their points of view, advice, and comfort when you need it (all the while willing to kick start your a$$ into gear when you need it) Of course if you ever decide to leave, that is your decision, and yours alone. But the environment, depth and tone of this thread would change. It's not just a thread, but a circle of friends, support, love and laughter. And if even just one person left, it would leave a void....

Well said Stacey.

Sounds like all your pistons are firing at the same time! Good for you.

 

[Leleluvsdis]

So I'm not sure if I've posted on here or not, but is so, I'm posting again, and if not, I'm am anyway... anywhoo... here we go

#1 Name/Family
Leanne (22) I am married to the most wonderful hubby ever!!! Ok so we've only been married 7 months. We been together for a total of 3 1/2 years, but it feels like we've been together since birth. He is so supportive of everything I do, just wants me to be happy. We have a 22 month old springer spaniel who is our child... seriously... she doesn't know she walks on 4 legs most times. You can hold her paws and she will climb up you to wrap her front legs around your neck. It's hilarious

#2 What you are the Most Proud of for the Year 2008 in terms of weight loss/excersize/healthy choices
I have made the move to go organic. DH is def liking it. He says the food has more flavor. I was finally diagnosed with PCOS, and have started getting treated for it. I have started walking, but the cold has put that on hold, but i also started pilates a couple times a week.

#3 What your goals are for 2009 in terms of healthy living
We are eating organically (for the most part), and I am trying to exercise more than once or twice a week either pilates or walking.

#4 What is needed from us to help you achieve those goals
Motivation, new recipies, tips for getting motivated when there is none that day.

#5 A famous person you would love to have the body of...because each of us has a different body style and the realities that go along with it...
I would choose Carrie Underwood. She's not ultra skinny, she's more athletic looking. That's what I want.

#6 A good food choice that you turn to to help ward off the munchies...
Air popped popcorn with not butter or salt, but sprinkled with a little cheese, or grapes/oranges/apple slices.
Fortunatly I like fruit, and I will turn to that before chips.

#7 What are some of your trigger foods?
That would def be pasta of any kind and ice cream!

#8 Why are you here/joining us...what do you hope to gain...or what have you gained.
I am here just for someone to talk to about the issues that are faced with weight loss. I hope to gain tips and tricks about weight loss, and an inner self I never knew I had, and hopefully a few friends along the way I also plan to gain a new wardrobe and a hubby who can't keep his hand off me!!!

#9 Occupation (if legal)
I am currently an EMT, but going back to school in the fall for respiratory therapy. I am also a Mary Kay consultant for some extra spending money.

#10 If you could celebrate with anything when you reach/ed goal, what would it be...or what would it have been?
I am going to where my cloths from high school (only 4 years ago), Buy new bathing suits, get cloths that show off my new figure, instead of buying baggy cloths that camoflage my belly flab, wear heels again!!! I wear heels now, but my feet hurt alot soon than they used to.


Ok so i altered this a little, but I wanted to blend in with everybody

 

[AKASnowWhite]

After that Dopey medal desire, I just hear Freak... Out.... So for Nancy, Chic - Le Freak. Here, for your youtube viewing pleasure: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMgR-jGoSXQ

I really think it has to be Running Down a Dream. Right?

Had snarky comment. Lost it in all the reading...hope it will come back..

OMG. I have a GOOD one for Erika. Who wants in? We must discuss without her knowing. Hahahaha.

I'd loooovvve to know.

I think i'm finally starting to get over some of my cravings for Fatty McFatster badness, and learning to enjoy eating healthier.

Nice job, Stacey. Doesn't it feel great to be in the groove?

I haven't caught up from this morning yet, but I wanted to fill everybody in about the bullying.

Of course he's annoyed. He's an adolescent boy You totally did the right thing in my book.

Yeah, come on! You know you wanna! We'll even supply the batteries!

You and your medal collection.
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I like them. A lot. They're so...shiney!

BL is over. Sad for Jerry. That gal Bob was laying into, she should have voted herself off. Worthless.[/B][/COLOR]

Exactly what we were saying here... That girl...she's got a lot of *head* work to do. And OMG. If she gets voted off for being a whiney, lazy, sissy-girl? Her friend is SO gonna beat her @ss!!!

So I'm not sure if I've posted on here or not, but is so, I'm posting again, and if not, I'm am anyway... anywhoo... here we go

Hi Leanne!

 

[goofyfan-12]

WOOT!
Paula - i'm so sorry to hear that you didn't have a good weekend. Don't worry about the stress eating, it was one lapse, you've been doing so well, you'll take it as another learning experience of how it doesn't even taste good anymore, and really doesn't make you feel any better, and you'll be armed with info a little better for next time, it happens to all of us, it's not the lapse that matters, but what you do after to remedy it, You can DO IT! EW ROACHES, ew ew ew ew ew ew ew

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.....


Liz - your post, i've been there, there were a few times that part of my brain considered completely writing it off, but i just couldn't do it. i'm not as close to everyone here as some are, i'd like that to change, i'd like to get more involved, but even as it stands currently, i'd miss hearing about everyone's days, the ups and downs, triumphs and failures. It helps you get through the rough days because it reminds you that no one is perfect, but that you always know where to find a friend when you need one. Reminds you that there are other people out there who fight similar battles, have to break similar bad habits, and have dealt with similar issues, all willing to provide their points of view, advice, and comfort when you need it (all the while willing to kick start your a$$ into gear when you need it) Of course if you ever decide to leave, that is your decision, and yours alone. But the environment, depth and tone of this thread would change. It's not just a thread, but a circle of friends, support, love and laughter. And if even just one person left, it would leave a void....

Stacey - welcome back... glad to hear that grad school is going so well... your post responding to Liz was just awesome... you put the feelings in my head into words (not an easy task) and I thank you for that.

I also share your feelings about the little critters in my building... ew...

I haven't caught up from this morning yet, but I wanted to fill everybody in about the bullying. First, Ryan's principal is awesome. I really like her alot ~ she is awesome with kids. I talked with her for a good 1/2 hour today and figured out who was pinched him. It was a 6th grader that doesn't even go to Ryan's school. The other two boys involved were following the 6th grader ~ that was expected. Well, some name calling had happened on both parts before the pinch and Ryan and the 2 5th graders had to shake hands at the end of it, lol. The bus driver is going to address the 6th grader since he really doesn't need to ride that bus. I really hope this stops everything in it's tracks, but only time will tell. Ry is mad at me for snitching. But seriously, what was I going to do? Wait until he had a black eye or bloody nose???

OMG, crazy long day at work filled with meetings and only 2 hours of desk time.

Off to catch up on the posts.

So glad to hear that things are going better.

Don't you just love it when Kat is ON?!?! Awesome!

Absolutely....


WORD on the push-ups and training! Goddess crown!

Glad the job thang is working out.

And I agree with LIZ...you are just SO nice and cute and sweet and full of love and light and all of the good crap.

Thanks... you and Liz are too sweet for saying that...

BTW - where the heck is my flashlight... it is getting really dark over here... Had my workout tonight and it felt awesome... lowered the bar on my pushups and managed to survive it. Life is good...

Perfect.

I really like Jessie. He's good for you. How long do you have him?

Me too... I think he is good for me too. I have him for another 3 - 4 weeks or 8 sessions or so, but I am seriously thinking of signing up for another round. My attitude and my body feel so much better now. I just need to start saving my pennies to pay for it. No more shopping for while....

Training went well. He was telling me that this was one of my best workouts yet. I am loving this training thing. Me - loving exercise... who knew? Now, that may be the endorphins talking but you never know...

Liz - I so want in on the discussion about theme songs...

Have a good night everyone..
Paula

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi Leanne!!!!

Welcome to this crazy bunch...

Jump in and join the conversation. You'll catch on quick.

Paula

 

[AKASnowWhite]

We had babies tonight. (yeah. That sounds wierd, doesn't it? )

Actually...One of our goaties had babies tonight. Twins...boy (Eeney) and girl (Panini)...they are so cute

(Liz...PLEASE oh PLEASE do NOT make my song "Lonely Goatherd" from Sound of Music. PLEASE? )

Food for today:

27 points. I did cave and have some wine tonight...but the good news is...I only had 1/2 glass. Granted...it's a *big* glass...but instead of 1 1/2 or 2...I had 1/2 (ok. so the bottle was empty. At least I didn't open a new one it's a start!)

Exercise...60 minutes of butt-kicking Did an interval/circuit of cardio & weights.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

BTW - where the heck is my flashlight... it is getting really dark over here... Had my workout tonight and it felt awesome... lowered the bar on my pushups and managed to survive it. Life is good...

(sorry Erika...just gotta do it. For Paula...)

I am loving this training thing. Me - loving exercise... who knew? Now, that may be the endorphins talking but you never know...

You are totally becoming one of the "dark dwellers" I am SO happy that this training *stuff* is going so well for you. Don't you feel yourself getting stronger every day???

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, I love an endorphin rush like nothing else. I swear, best drug ever!

LIZ! Remember that time we were on the phone and I got the MASSIVE endorphin rush? That was hilarious! So, Liz called during the last 1/2 mile or so of a 5-mile run. Of course I answered, right? So, we were chatting away and at the very end of my run is a hill. Short, but steep. So I ran up it and then just started to walk for my cool down.

And while in cool down mode....the endorphins came FLOODING in like never before. OMG, I was SO stoned. And giggly. I think we called Kat, too--right? I was worried she was going to think I was totally nuts. I could. not. stop. laughing. The consensus was that we no longer had to do an ab workout for the day...we all had sore abs from laughing so hard!

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy, The Lonely Goatherd!! Now the darn yodelling going on in my head... make it stop!! My other suggestion was Amish Paradise... glad you found the Le Freak thing funny and not offensive!!

Paula, glad that you are liking the trainer! I think about getting one now and again and have never really gotten there.

Hi Leanne!! Glad you could join us.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Congrats on the twins! Um, how do you know they are twins?

Do goats usually only have one at a time?

And Eneie and Panini?!?! HI LAR IOUS!

 

[HockeyKat]

OMG, I love an endorphin rush like nothing else. I swear, best drug ever!

LIZ! Remember that time we were on the phone and I got the MASSIVE endorphin rush? That was hilarious! So, Liz called during the last 1/2 mile or so of a 5-mile run. Of course I answered, right? So, we were chatting away and at the very end of my run is a hill. Short, but steep. So I ran up it and then just started to walk for my cool down.

And while in cool down mode....the endorphins came FLOODING in like never before. OMG, I was SO stoned. And giggly. I think we called Kat, too--right? I was worried she was going to think I was totally nuts. I could. not. stop. laughing. The consensus was that we no longer had to do an ab workout for the day...we all had sore abs from laughing so hard!

Yes, I definitely remember!

LOVE the endorphin rush. I am not quite there yet, still totally wiped at the end of a workout. Give it another week or so and it will become more fun than pain.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Okay, first things first. Songs. Please feel free to suggest a song for yourself or others. It's thread personality. Like, off thread you might be one song, but on thread you are another. So go like that. Pick what we know best about you or others. PM me if you feel silly posting, and it doesn't matter how new or old you are here, anything you come up with will go on a list. Some we might find right away and some we might have to vote on! Fun!

WOOT! My laptop finally came in, so i can finally really plug back in and connect to the world, not just when my desktop finds it to be convenient. It's a beast however, it's a Dell XPS, Nerdy McNerster Bruce put all of his gamer stuff in it so its big and heavy. It's nice though, backlit keyboard, huge lcd screen, FULL keyboard (as in number pad on the side and everything) so its a little bulky, but i'm not really complaining!

Laptops are key. I don't know how I ever lived without one.

Liz - i'm so sorry your MIL blabbed, there is no worse feeling than when your trust is betrayed, no matter how big or little. And it was very crappy of her to try to turn around and play the victim... hang in there girlie. I agree with you on house hunters, i watch that show all the time and want to throw things at the TV when the little brats "couldn't possibly buy this house, the colors inside are just awful and would be WAY too much work to correct" If you love the house, pick up a paintbrush, lazy. Bah.

Thank you for getting it, about the MIL. I am not sure how to handle it - need to think on it.



Liz - your post, i've been there, there were a few times that part of my brain considered completely writing it off, but i just couldn't do it. i'm not as close to everyone here as some are, i'd like that to change, i'd like to get more involved, but even as it stands currently, i'd miss hearing about everyone's days, the ups and downs, triumphs and failures. It helps you get through the rough days because it reminds you that no one is perfect, but that you always know where to find a friend when you need one. Reminds you that there are other people out there who fight similar battles, have to break similar bad habits, and have dealt with similar issues, all willing to provide their points of view, advice, and comfort when you need it (all the while willing to kick start your a$$ into gear when you need it) Of course if you ever decide to leave, that is your decision, and yours alone. But the environment, depth and tone of this thread would change. It's not just a thread, but a circle of friends, support, love and laughter. And if even just one person left, it would leave a void....

This was a great post. Points well taken. Thanks, Stacey. I am glad you are back. That's what counts, being here.

So, the last few days have been very busy indeed! First day of grad school was yesterday, how exciting. Class went really well, i'm excited about it, legal environment of HR, so similar to the graduate equivalent of Business Law.

Very exciting! Did you make any new friends?

Work is actually starting to slow down a little bit, not sure why, strange, but i'm not complaining! I've actually been able to leave between 5 and 6 which is unheard of this time of year!

Still don't ever see my husband, stupid B shift

Did I mention my husband was on a moving shift our first 9 months of marriage? Yep, went to work from 5am to 5pm for 7 out of 14 days, then did overnights...then he'd be off. I couldn't keep track of it. It made no sense to me and we were never home together, not even on the weekends. Sucked! But then it ended. So, hopefully, this is temporary for you. What does he do? Nick was an engineer, managing a juice line for Ocean Spray at the time.

Been sticking to tracking all of my ingested material, i'm honestlyh pretty impressed with myself, normally stamina and willpower don't stick with me this long, i'm excited. I've actually been coming in a fair amount below my point limits the last few days, and not because i'm starving myself. I think i'm finally starting to get over some of my cravings for Fatty McFatster badness, and learning to enjoy eating healthier. I'll still have my slip ups i'm sure (took me 45 minutes to talk myself out of ordering a pizza last night) but i suppose the moral of the story is, I didn't order it, and ate a huge spinach & bell pepper salad instead.....baby steps, baby steps.
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Stacey, super awesome job!!! You sound like you are off to a great start. And talking yourself out of a pizza deserves a gold star!!!

But please make sure to eat all your daily points. You need to eat them to lose. Trust me on this.

I haven't caught up from this morning yet, but I wanted to fill everybody in about the bullying. First, Ryan's principal is awesome. I really like her alot ~ she is awesome with kids. I talked with her for a good 1/2 hour today and figured out who was pinched him. It was a 6th grader that doesn't even go to Ryan's school. The other two boys involved were following the 6th grader ~ that was expected. Well, some name calling had happened on both parts before the pinch and Ryan and the 2 5th graders had to shake hands at the end of it, lol. The bus driver is going to address the 6th grader since he really doesn't need to ride that bus. I really hope this stops everything in it's tracks, but only time will tell. Ry is mad at me for snitching. But seriously, what was I going to do? Wait until he had a black eye or bloody nose???

I am so glad it sounds like it's working out. And the principal sounds like a good egg. You did the right thing, for sure.

I don't remember if I said this directly or not, but you have my sympathy for your situation. Therapy ~ it's great! I highly encourage you to seek a therapist. I can't start to tell you how much it has helped me over the years.

It is, truly. I do find it funny how many people are like, YES. Go the THERAPY. Um, was there something you were holding back friends?

Running on Empty?!? Forrest keeps running and running and running. Sounds like it fits. A marathon and a 1/2 ~~~

Good suggestion! Very spot on!

Love the vampire shirt. Reminds me of some shirts that are talked about in one of the vamp series that I am reading.

What series is this??? Tell us more!!!

I am dying to get on a scale, but I am going to make myself wait until Friday. AGH!! I think next month I am going to add water to my challenge. I don't drink anywhere near enough of it. A bad habit that I have noticed recently ~ skipping breakfast. I am going to have to buckle down and plan a bit better. The really bad thing is that I skip breakfast today, had a small snack and didn't get to take lunch until 3:30, so I know that did me some harm. I didn't cheat, but it made me a raging bad word.

I SO need to drink my water!!!

So I'm not sure if I've posted on here or not, but is so, I'm posting again, and if not, I'm am anyway... anywhoo... here we go

#1 Name/Family
Leanne (22) I am married to the most wonderful hubby ever!!! Ok so we've only been married 7 months. We been together for a total of 3 1/2 years, but it feels like we've been together since birth. He is so supportive of everything I do, just wants me to be happy. We have a 22 month old springer spaniel who is our child... seriously... she doesn't know she walks on 4 legs most times. You can hold her paws and she will climb up you to wrap her front legs around your neck. It's hilarious

#2 What you are the Most Proud of for the Year 2008 in terms of weight loss/excersize/healthy choices
I have made the move to go organic. DH is def liking it. He says the food has more flavor. I was finally diagnosed with PCOS, and have started getting treated for it. I have started walking, but the cold has put that on hold, but i also started pilates a couple times a week.

#3 What your goals are for 2009 in terms of healthy living
We are eating organically (for the most part), and I am trying to exercise more than once or twice a week either pilates or walking.

#4 What is needed from us to help you achieve those goals
Motivation, new recipies, tips for getting motivated when there is none that day.

#5 A famous person you would love to have the body of...because each of us has a different body style and the realities that go along with it...
I would choose Carrie Underwood. She's not ultra skinny, she's more athletic looking. That's what I want.

#6 A good food choice that you turn to to help ward off the munchies...
Air popped popcorn with not butter or salt, but sprinkled with a little cheese, or grapes/oranges/apple slices.
Fortunatly I like fruit, and I will turn to that before chips.

#7 What are some of your trigger foods?
That would def be pasta of any kind and ice cream!

#8 Why are you here/joining us...what do you hope to gain...or what have you gained.
I am here just for someone to talk to about the issues that are faced with weight loss. I hope to gain tips and tricks about weight loss, and an inner self I never knew I had, and hopefully a few friends along the way I also plan to gain a new wardrobe and a hubby who can't keep his hand off me!!!

#9 Occupation (if legal)
I am currently an EMT, but going back to school in the fall for respiratory therapy. I am also a Mary Kay consultant for some extra spending money.

#10 If you could celebrate with anything when you reach/ed goal, what would it be...or what would it have been?
I am going to where my cloths from high school (only 4 years ago), Buy new bathing suits, get cloths that show off my new figure, instead of buying baggy cloths that camoflage my belly flab, wear heels again!!! I wear heels now, but my feet hurt alot soon than they used to.


Ok so i altered this a little, but I wanted to blend in with everybody

Welcome, Leanne! I think the organic sounds like an awesome start to a healthier new year!