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

[lisaviolet]

I just caught the you said you were proud of me for not editing. Just caught it. I am laughing so hard. Thank you. And you stopped me from doing it by pasting it. Darn it you. So I"m out of luck anyway.

But I should have edited. Because I was left with so many feelings that I literally ate three bean burritos, cookies and cereal within two hours of posting. I could care less about overeating. But the emotional nature of it is a no no. Aaah the feelings of not editing.

But seriously - something is really up with me. I have not emotionally overeaten like this in years. Yes, I've overeaten. But emotionally like this with this intensity like the food can't go in fast enough - no. I have been so off these last 48 hours and I have no idea why. Maybe I was so busy getting everything ready for the last month to sell that now reality of my/our choices - and the "now what" for life, dating, etc. is hitting me. I have no idea. But this is gross and so uncomfortable. I need a talkin' to guys. It's bad. I don't know what is up.

 

[lisaviolet]

Just popping in for a drunken post! Natch! But here's the thing...as of Monday, I am going ON the wagon. Not "our" wagon....the alcohol-free wagon. Till Valentine's Day (I can hear Liz gasp from here! ).

What can I say...desperate times call for desperate measures!

And AMY! I got the package today! Thank you SO SO SO much! At least I have something from Marathon week-end! It was bittersweet, for sure, but I am going to hang my bib in my office anyway...just as motivation throughout the year! Seriously, thanks for taking the time to do that for me. I really appreciate it.

Forget Lyz. I'm gasping. Why? Really, I'm curious.

That's nice that you have your bib. I'm sorry Erika. Really. I hear bittersweet. I can't wait for your next race. You are so committed. I saw a runner today in the sheer cold and I was gossiping about you. I said to Jean, "Erika's nuts like that"!

 

[adsrtw]

That is so damn beautiful Amiee.

So darn beautiful. Here's to you and strength.

Thank you. It took me a long time to get there ~ seriously. Lots of couseling sessions and several kicks in the rear.

I just caught the you said you were proud of me for not editing. Just caught it. I am laughing so hard. Thank you. And you stopped me from doing it by pasting it. Darn it you. So I"m out of luck anyway.

You sounded like you were tempted! Beat ya to it, na na na na na na!

But I should have edited. Because I was left with so many feelings that I literally ate three bean burritos, cookies and cereal within two hours of posting. I could care less about overeating. But the emotional nature of it is a no no. Aaah the feelings of not editing.

But seriously - something is really up with me. I have not emotionally overeaten like this in years. Yes, I've overeaten. But emotionally like this with this intensity like the food can't go in fast enough - no. I have been so off these last 48 hours and I have no idea why. Maybe I was so busy getting everything ready for the last month to sell that now reality of my/our choices - and the "now what" for life, dating, etc. is hitting me. I have no idea. But this is gross and so uncomfortable. I need a talkin' to guys. It's bad. I don't know what is up.

I've been there and it is not a fun place to be. When I was working through my lowest points, it was better for me to live day by day instead of even trying to think about future things (sometimes it was down to living for the hour). Your stress over the last month is probably a big part of it ~ makes sense at least.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Is it wrong that I was staring at the food on the pictures for so long that I didn't realise there were people on them for a good 5 minutes! )

I saw all that yummy food too! Deep down I'll always be a fat girl, wanting to shove every last bit of food in my mouth all at once.

Lyz- I love that you are so curious - and ask all the questions that I kinda want to know, but don't ask

It usually get's me in trouble. My hubs dies when I ask all kinds of questions to strangers.

Forgot your niece was in the house. What's she think of your goat hugging ways. "Bring em in the basement boys."

:How did you come to 68%?

It was scientific. I couldn't claim 75%, but it was close enough.

2. ??? Ask me again. I'm slow and not getting it.

The layout link, the balcony takes up part of the wall and the other part is the bedroom. If your balcony stretches across the whole condo, did you lose bedroom space?

Two, family stays together and has fun at get togethers. No one can escape. You know how people live in big houses and they can continually avoid their crap, their husband, wife, children. So yes space, and personal space, is precious to me but I love downtown. I have a theory that NAcans live in bigger and bigger places and more and more divorce because you can easily avoid each other. Once again, if I had the money - more space. But never a large space/house. Not into them.

Yes. We all go our own ways to watch the telly. I understand and agree. Although if I had the money, I'd still build a monster big house.

And one day Lyz I had a thought. I have given so much in life. The abuse has produced so much to give up. Some normalcy that others take for granted. And I love to compromise. . I'm very good at it. I love dogs and have two cats because I saw the joy on Jean's face when she saw them. And one day last year I woke up and said no more. I'm not going to give up happiness - Jean - just because I should. Because society says I should. Because people think we can't "move on". I have moved on - unfortunately and fortunately. With supreme courage. I've turned my back on a relationship that I simply could have hid in for the rest of my life. Could have easily. Wasn't unhappy but something was stirring inside of me. We don't have the money to live on our own (could if I rented a room I suppose). We would buy separately with the money. But close to each other. But we have progressed to friends. I never thought it was possible. But we have. And I'll be damned if this unforeseen shift in me is going to mean giving up anything else.

So now for my cutie, who asks such wonderful questions, I will try not to edit. Remember I said try. It will probably take logging off the computer. So if you don't see me that is why. I'm taking away the edit button.

Lisa, I'm glad you have Jean. And you shared that with me.

And would you believe that I am not bothered one bit by that any more. It used to kill me to think that. It's amazing how much I have changed in the last 5 years. Next month will be 5 years and I am going to celebrate again as I have for the past 3 years ~ the first year was highlights and a massage. Who knows what I will do this year!

Yes I do believe it. Good for you!

Just popping in for a drunken post! Natch! But here's the thing...as of Monday, I am going ON the wagon. Not "our" wagon....the alcohol-free wagon. Till Valentine's Day (I can hear Liz gasp from here! ).

What can I say...desperate times call for desperate measures!

What are you desperate enough for you are giving up alcohol? This have to do with losing pounds?

And AMY! I got the package today! Thank you SO SO SO much! At least I have something from Marathon week-end! It was bittersweet, for sure,

I bet.

But I should have edited...Aaah the feelings of not editing.

Lisa - what is going to happen when you post that information? Are you hiding from the government? Are you afraid someone here will mock you? Cause that's the worst thing that could happen. And what if it did? That doesn't change anything. Don't eat for sharing.

I saw a runner today in the sheer cold and I was gossiping about you. I said to Jean, "Erika's nuts like that"!

 

[princessrunner]

Good Sunday morning all...at least I hope it is for you. I have caught this yucky thing, headache, tummy not happy, etcetera. I should have known better than to get close to my family.... Serves me right...

I have not read through the posts. My head hurts too bad. I still have to put in my time working this morning and that is taking most of my energy. I know hard to believe, but so true. Anyone who asked me anything, if you could do it again today, I would be happy to answer. If no one asked me anything well then .

I did 5 miles on Friday with the Leslie Sansone DVD. Yesterday, I spent on the couch intermittently doing my laundry. I felt so bad I did not even read....Again, hard to believe but true. I am on Eclipse now and even though I wanted to, I just could not face concentrating on words. Today, it is warmer (above zero anyway) and snowing lightly so I may try and force myself outside to ski. I will make up the rest of my miles throughout the week as I cannot foresee myself getting the full 9 in today.

Take care everyone and I hope you all have a great day!!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hmm, I thought the Tin O' Sin was at your house. It's at work. On your desk or in a common area? What is currently in the TOS?

Its at work (where I am now!) - Its in the staff room. It currently contains Cadburys dairy milk chocolate, white chocolate buttons, Quality Street Chocolates (all varieties!), Lindt Chocolate Truffles and Kit Kat Chunky peanut butter flavour. The Tin is Evil.

Kelly - STEP AWAY from the t-o-s

Ive hidden it the cupboard and Im currently denying all knowledge of where it is!

But seriously - something is really up with me. I have not emotionally overeaten like this in years. Yes, I've overeaten. But emotionally like this with this intensity like the food can't go in fast enough - no. I have been so off these last 48 hours and I have no idea why. Maybe I was so busy getting everything ready for the last month to sell that now reality of my/our choices - and the "now what" for life, dating, etc. is hitting me. I have no idea. But this is gross and so uncomfortable. I need a talkin' to guys. It's bad. I don't know what is up.

Just because.

I've been there and it is not a fun place to be. When I was working through my lowest points, it was better for me to live day by day instead of even trying to think about future things (sometimes it was down to living for the hour). Your stress over the last month is probably a big part of it ~ makes sense at least.

At my lowest points (there have been two - an abusive relationship and my dad suffering from depression) all I could do was eat. And eat. And eat. If I took it day by day it helped, but if I tried to see the bigger picture man did I struggle. But I got there in the end.

So thats my little bit of sharing. I love that we share on here - good AND bad. It really helps, and stops me going back to the fat chick who stuffs her face without a second thought!

 

[Dizneydawn]

eh, I'm sitting here watching wife swap and her new movie trailor came on. Just typing.

Just won tickets to her new movie..and no I am not a big fan of hers at all...but it was filmed in New Ulm, Minnesota...my paternal Grandmothers family's home...and it makes fun of the red neck Minnesooootans...so hopefully it will be funny...will know next Thursday...



Sorry I have not posted this weekend...if it could go worong it has...major plumbing problems upstairs, circuit breaker screwed up...(the guy who built this house did a lot of his own wiring...I knew some of it was not right when you could not run the dryer and the central air...) now the kids rooms in the basement have no electricity in the outlets...but their lights work...

Good thing my mortgage just dropped cause I will need the extra loot for some experts...

Chad is heading to Fargo, ND for work for the week...kids are there for the weekend...loads of frusteration with him right now...behind on child support and he is paying $250-400 less a month than he would if we were following MN guidelines...

He promised to get the kids things for their Christmas presents and it was things they needed like Jacket, boots, piece for Treyner's car so it runs...
etc...and not only has that not happened...but I don't think he plans on it anytime soon...he has no idea where his money goes...he calls the kids to check his bank balance daily here...since he refuses to pay for internet...he will never become responsible and now he turns to the kids instead of me...and I am trying to stay out of it so they can determine boundaries on many things...but some things I feel the need to protect them from...

My sister and her Fiance Jason are having major problems...they had been alternating staying with Skyler at the home they bought and staying with their own parents when it was not their night with her...and she called yesterday morning...asking if I would take Skyler for the weekend basically...they were having friends over to watch hockey together and needed some time for adult interaction and alone time to work things out...so...I have a 15 month old...and Dan and I took her shopping to look at home remodeling things all day yesterday...good as gold...but she was up 1/2 the night...not her own bedroom and all...

She loves this glow wornm that plays lullabyes and lights up...and we got it on the last leg of battery life...she kept pushing the tummy and it would light up...and the music would start ...then die fast...she looked at me like...WTHeck???

So she hands it to Dan to "FIX"..he comes back ...good as new...and she pushed that belly 200 times last night...I want to choke the worm at this point...but it makes her happy...

And Dan and I taught her to say..."DUH"...by accident...and it is her new favorite saying...

So today will be the start of my excersizing binge...I hope I will choke on it...

Great news for all you losers...
Lisa V - loove the pics....

I will pop in later...she is up now...and from the sounds of it...hungry...

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning! We are in the midst of a snowstorm. But at least it isn't freezing anymore (well, it is like 20 above, so that is a big improvement) and we are going to get 7-8" or so.

My plan is to take Cammie snowshoeing today...hope we can make that happen. And I have a core work-out planned. I will text Lyz when it is done. Cause she makes me.

On the alcholol give-up: YES, it is for weight. I really don't think I will make any real progress unless I make this particular sacrifice. It will likely not be completely cold turkey. I am thinking that I will allow myself 2 glasses of wine on Sunday night. But that's it. I am just not making progress and alcohol is highly caloric, so....away it must go. Last night was a final hurrah. It is only for a month. It feels like a good time to do it....no major trips, plans, parties, etc. for a while.

My mom is on program right now as well, which is great. I like it when we lose together. She lost 5 pounds last week, which is what made me decide to kick things into high gear. I have SO little left to lose...let's just get it done with already, you know? I have to stop f'ing around like this.

Lisa/PR--rest and heal and feel better! Do not try for a 9-miler today! You don't need me to tell you this.

LisaV/Aimee--thanks for sharing. Love it when we do that.

Ok, have a great day everyone!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

So much to catch up on!!

So now for my cutie, who asks such wonderful questions, I will try not to edit.

Lisa...you are simply an amazing person.

It's amazing how much I have changed in the last 5 years.

Just popping in for a drunken post! Natch! But here's the thing...as of Monday, I am going ON the wagon. Not "our" wagon....the alcohol-free wagon. Till Valentine's Day (I can hear Liz gasp from here! ).

What can I say...desperate times call for desperate measures!

Slide over. I'm jumping on too.

I am SO stinkin' frustrated right now. Logically...I *know* why my weight is where it is. I knew from the start of this challenge, that it was going to be a struggle with the scale. As I predicted, my weight has NOT gone down in the past 2 weeks - and as of this morning, I am up a pound. Yep. Track food, exercise ...up a pound. And, again, while logically I know exactly what is happening with my body and why, it still SUCKS. Big time. It'll come off. I know it will. But I am not a patient person. Instant gratification - that's what I want! At least throw me a bone

So there you have it. Desperate times do indeed call for desperate measures.

(maybe I'll adopt the "sticker for my calendar" method for every day I don't drink)

But seriously - something is really up with me. I have not emotionally overeaten like this in years. Yes, I've overeaten. But emotionally like this with this intensity like the food can't go in fast enough - no. I have been so off these last 48 hours and I have no idea why. Maybe I was so busy getting everything ready for the last month to sell that now reality of my/our choices - and the "now what" for life, dating, etc. is hitting me. I have no idea. But this is gross and so uncomfortable. I need a talkin' to guys. It's bad. I don't know what is up.

So much stress.

Forgot your niece was in the house. What's she think of your goat hugging ways. "Bring em in the basement boys."

She laughs at us. She left yesterday. It was nice to have her visit...but will be nice to have my HOUSE back to myself a little bit....eventually. No school tomorrow (MLK day)...then the high school has exams all week - so the boys will be *around*....ARGH. I just want to be HOME ALONE for even an HOUR.

Good Sunday morning all...at least I hope it is for you. I have caught this yucky thing, headache, tummy not happy, etcetera. I should have known better than to get close to my family.... Serves me right...

Ugh. Hate that. Feel better!!!

Ive hidden it the cupboard and Im currently denying all knowledge of where it is!

Ah yes. What was that thing you were looking for? A tin of WHAT? never seen it...

Maybe you can convince yourself that you have suddenly developed a chocolate allergy!

Just won tickets to her new movie..

Free tickets? free is always good. ahhh..some good fortune has come your way.

Sorry I have not posted this weekend...if it could go worong it has...

oh no. Bad fortune trumps good fortune. Totally not a nice thing to do.





Steph - how's little Mocha doin'?

Liz - Thinkin' of you!!!

Paula & Kat

Newbies? You still with us?

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Its at work (where I am now!) - Its in the staff room. It currently contains Cadburys dairy milk chocolate, white chocolate buttons, Quality Street Chocolates (all varieties!), Lindt Chocolate Truffles and Kit Kat Chunky peanut butter flavour. The Tin is Evil.

Ive hidden it the cupboard and Im currently denying all knowledge of where it is!

Yum! No wonder it's your best friend.

.I want to choke the worm at this point...but it makes her happy...

And Dan and I taught her to say..."DUH"...by accident...and it is her new favorite saying...

Ahh, we have the worm. Maddi loved it. And "duh" - hi lar ious. Sorry this week was a suckfest.

I will text Lyz when it is done. Cause she makes me.

P-SCHAW (That's me cracking the whip!)

On the alcholol give-up: YES, it is for weight. I really don't think I will make any real progress unless I make this particular sacrifice.

Slide over. I'm jumping on too.

Does this mean you guys are going to be on edge? (Seriousy, way to work your plan. Your dedication is awesome.)

Steph - did you get a code from WDW? Remember you signed up a month or two ago. I just got one about kids 3-9 coming for free, March. Hotel, dining and park tickets. Check your spam folder.

Tonight, I'll be in a hotel room with 4 adolescent girls. (Moll turns 13 on Tuesday and we are having a party at a hotel with an indoor pool.) I should be on quite a bit so I don't have to listen to how much "we hate Taylor Swift cause she's so nasty to Joe Jonas since they broke up and OMG did you see her hair. She's so ugly. and random." Stuff like that.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Ok just a drive by to say HELLO!

So it is snowing a snowfest if you will we have about 5 inches so far and not supposed to stop till morning so I will be heading home around 11 once the raods are clear.

Ok kids left alone for five minutes and they are fighting got to run

Oh did I mention not eating great and drinking REGULAR SODA!! I am limiting to one a day and the rest water but OMG I haven't had regular soda in years!!!

Mocha survived the ride she made it to waterbury VT which is about two hours from my house and then had to be let out of the kennel. She is doing ok down here sleeping in kennel and all. I swear she has grown a few inches already!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Does this mean you guys are going to be on edge? (Seriousy, way to work your plan. Your dedication is awesome.)


Yes. Frazzled nerves here we come!!

Honestly - for me, it's two things. First of all - I really love a good red wine and secondly..it habit. Having a glass of wine while I make dinner is simply habit. The truth is - drinking *anything* out of my wine glass while I'm making dinner, makes me happy. Even water. So - my wine glass will not have to go away....just the choice of what I put in it will be different.


Tonight, I'll be in a hotel room with 4 adolescent girls. (Moll turns 13 on Tuesday and we are having a party at a hotel with an indoor pool.) I should be on quite a bit so I don't have to listen to how much "we hate Taylor Swift cause she's so nasty to Joe Jonas since they broke up and OMG did you see her hair. She's so ugly. and random." Stuff like that.

oh my. I do not envy you. Are you spending the whole night there? Or just swimming, etc and having a "party room" to hang out in?

Headed out to shovel some snow. It's stopped here for now - about 4-5" of fluffy stuff to move. Gotta get those exercise moments when I can

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

The. Whole. Night. Pray for me. I'm taking ear plugs and a sleeping mask.

 

[3DisneyKids]

We are at a foot of snow and counting. Snowing harder than ever now. And still so cold! About 15* above. Of course, way better than the other day when it was 15 BELOW.

Today...great food so far. Plus, did my core (texted Lyz) and Cammie and I did a 2 mile snowshoe trek! It was great and we really liked it. We were on a beautiful trail. In this is powder snow...so we were going through 12" of fresh powder.

Slide over. I'm jumping on too.

I am SO stinkin' frustrated right now. Logically...I *know* why my weight is where it is. I knew from the start of this challenge, that it was going to be a struggle with the scale. As I predicted, my weight has NOT gone down in the past 2 weeks - and as of this morning, I am up a pound. Yep. Track food, exercise ...up a pound. And, again, while logically I know exactly what is happening with my body and why, it still SUCKS. Big time. It'll come off. I know it will. But I am not a patient person. Instant gratification - that's what I want! At least throw me a bone

So there you have it. Desperate times do indeed call for desperate measures.

(maybe I'll adopt the "sticker for my calendar" method for every day I don't drink)

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Ok, Nance--there is plenty of room! We'll sit up here on this ol' dry wagon together.

And I so totally hear you. This is the story of my life for the last 8 months. No matter how many miles I log, the weight doesn't come off. No matter how many hours at the gym. All of it. I hear you. But let's kick its a$$ together.

Does this mean you guys are going to be on edge? (Seriousy, way to work your plan. Your dedication is awesome.)

YES. It means that neither I nor Nancy are responsible for anything we say or do!

The. Whole. Night. Pray for me. I'm taking ear plugs and a sleeping mask.

We'll be here to save you! (Or do I need to send Wonder Woman for this job?)

 

[lisaviolet]

Thank you. It took me a long time to get there ~ seriously. Lots of couseling sessions and several kicks in the rear.



I've been there and it is not a fun place to be. When I was working through my lowest points, it was better for me to live day by day instead of even trying to think about future things (sometimes it was down to living for the hour). Your stress over the last month is probably a big part of it ~ makes sense at least.

Thanks Amiee. Great advice. It does feel like hour to hour today. Just haven't been here in so long - it feels awful. But instead of avoiding coming on here - I'm listening to Erika who has said more than once don't avoid here when things aren't going well folks. A definite paraphrased sentence.

Thanks to everyone.

Good Sunday morning all...at least I hope it is for you. I have caught this yucky thing, headache, tummy not happy, etcetera. I should have known better than to get close to my family.... Serves me right...

I have not read through the posts. My head hurts too bad. I still have to put in my time working this morning and that is taking most of my energy. I know hard to believe, but so true. Anyone who asked me anything, if you could do it again today, I would be happy to answer. If no one asked me anything well then .

I did 5 miles on Friday with the Leslie Sansone DVD. Yesterday, I spent on the couch intermittently doing my laundry. I felt so bad I did not even read....Again, hard to believe but true. I am on Eclipse now and even though I wanted to, I just could not face concentrating on words. Today, it is warmer (above zero anyway) and snowing lightly so I may try and force myself outside to ski. I will make up the rest of my miles throughout the week as I cannot foresee myself getting the full 9 in today.

Take care everyone and I hope you all have a great day!!

Hope things improve Lisa. to you too.

Its at work (where I am now!) - Its in the staff room. It currently contains Cadburys dairy milk chocolate, white chocolate buttons, Quality Street Chocolates (all varieties!), Lindt Chocolate Truffles and Kit Kat Chunky peanut butter flavour. The Tin is Evil.



Ive hidden it the cupboard and Im currently denying all knowledge of where it is!



Just because.



At my lowest points (there have been two - an abusive relationship and my dad suffering from depression) all I could do was eat. And eat. And eat. If I took it day by day it helped, but if I tried to see the bigger picture man did I struggle. But I got there in the end.

So thats my little bit of sharing. I love that we share on here - good AND bad. It really helps, and stops me going back to the fat chick who stuffs her face without a second thought!

to you Kelly. Good for you for getting away from that. And big hugs with your dad. I know how frustrating it can be for the other person. Feeling helpless I'm sure.

Just won tickets to her new movie..and no I am not a big fan of hers at all...but it was filmed in New Ulm, Minnesota...my paternal Grandmothers family's home...and it makes fun of the red neck Minnesooootans...so hopefully it will be funny...will know next Thursday...



Sorry I have not posted this weekend...if it could go worong it has...major plumbing problems upstairs, circuit breaker screwed up...(the guy who built this house did a lot of his own wiring...I knew some of it was not right when you could not run the dryer and the central air...) now the kids rooms in the basement have no electricity in the outlets...but their lights work...

Good thing my mortgage just dropped cause I will need the extra loot for some experts...

Chad is heading to Fargo, ND for work for the week...kids are there for the weekend...loads of frusteration with him right now...behind on child support and he is paying $250-400 less a month than he would if we were following MN guidelines...

He promised to get the kids things for their Christmas presents and it was things they needed like Jacket, boots, piece for Treyner's car so it runs...
etc...and not only has that not happened...but I don't think he plans on it anytime soon...he has no idea where his money goes...he calls the kids to check his bank balance daily here...since he refuses to pay for internet...he will never become responsible and now he turns to the kids instead of me...and I am trying to stay out of it so they can determine boundaries on many things...but some things I feel the need to protect them from...

My sister and her Fiance Jason are having major problems...they had been alternating staying with Skyler at the home they bought and staying with their own parents when it was not their night with her...and she called yesterday morning...asking if I would take Skyler for the weekend basically...they were having friends over to watch hockey together and needed some time for adult interaction and alone time to work things out...so...I have a 15 month old...and Dan and I took her shopping to look at home remodeling things all day yesterday...good as gold...but she was up 1/2 the night...not her own bedroom and all...

She loves this glow wornm that plays lullabyes and lights up...and we got it on the last leg of battery life...she kept pushing the tummy and it would light up...and the music would start ...then die fast...she looked at me like...WTHeck???

So she hands it to Dan to "FIX"..he comes back ...good as new...and she pushed that belly 200 times last night...I want to choke the worm at this point...but it makes her happy...

And Dan and I taught her to say..."DUH"...by accident...and it is her new favorite saying...

So today will be the start of my excersizing binge...I hope I will choke on it...

Great news for all you losers...
Lisa V - loove the pics....

I will pop in later...she is up now...and from the sounds of it...hungry...

to you too Dawn.

Morning! We are in the midst of a snowstorm. But at least it isn't freezing anymore (well, it is like 20 above, so that is a big improvement) and we are going to get 7-8" or so.

My plan is to take Cammie snowshoeing today...hope we can make that happen. And I have a core work-out planned. I will text Lyz when it is done. Cause she makes me.

On the alcholol give-up: YES, it is for weight. I really don't think I will make any real progress unless I make this particular sacrifice. It will likely not be completely cold turkey. I am thinking that I will allow myself 2 glasses of wine on Sunday night. But that's it. I am just not making progress and alcohol is highly caloric, so....away it must go. Last night was a final hurrah. It is only for a month. It feels like a good time to do it....no major trips, plans, parties, etc. for a while.

My mom is on program right now as well, which is great. I like it when we lose together. She lost 5 pounds last week, which is what made me decide to kick things into high gear. I have SO little left to lose...let's just get it done with already, you know? I have to stop f'ing around like this.

Lisa/PR--rest and heal and feel better! Do not try for a 9-miler today! You don't need me to tell you this.

LisaV/Aimee--thanks for sharing. Love it when we do that.

Ok, have a great day everyone!

Makes sense Erika. I understand. I guess I just know how much you like it. And although I want all of us to be successful - for sure - well you know. I know how much you like it. Round and round I go. I do understand that it's time for you to get to goal. It is.

 

[lisaviolet]

So much to catch up on!!




Lisa...you are simply an amazing person.







Slide over. I'm jumping on too.

I am SO stinkin' frustrated right now. Logically...I *know* why my weight is where it is. I knew from the start of this challenge, that it was going to be a struggle with the scale. As I predicted, my weight has NOT gone down in the past 2 weeks - and as of this morning, I am up a pound. Yep. Track food, exercise ...up a pound. And, again, while logically I know exactly what is happening with my body and why, it still SUCKS. Big time. It'll come off. I know it will. But I am not a patient person. Instant gratification - that's what I want! At least throw me a bone

So there you have it. Desperate times do indeed call for desperate measures.

(maybe I'll adopt the "sticker for my calendar" method for every day I don't drink)



So much stress.




She laughs at us. She left yesterday. It was nice to have her visit...but will be nice to have my HOUSE back to myself a little bit....eventually. No school tomorrow (MLK day)...then the high school has exams all week - so the boys will be *around*....ARGH. I just want to be HOME ALONE for even an HOUR.



Ugh. Hate that. Feel better!!!



Ah yes. What was that thing you were looking for? A tin of WHAT? never seen it...

Maybe you can convince yourself that you have suddenly developed a chocolate allergy!





oh no. Bad fortune trumps good fortune. Totally not a nice thing to do.





Steph - how's little Mocha doin'?

Liz - Thinkin' of you!!!

Paula & Kat

Newbies? You still with us?

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

Hey Nancy! Hey missy - I thought you weren't getting on the scale until the end of the challenge? Nancy!

Best of luck with your choices.

Thanks for your thoughts. Back at you. You make me smile.

Ok just a drive by to say HELLO!

So it is snowing a snowfest if you will we have about 5 inches so far and not supposed to stop till morning so I will be heading home around 11 once the raods are clear.

Ok kids left alone for five minutes and they are fighting got to run

Oh did I mention not eating great and drinking REGULAR SODA!! I am limiting to one a day and the rest water but OMG I haven't had regular soda in years!!!

Mocha survived the ride she made it to waterbury VT which is about two hours from my house and then had to be let out of the kennel. She is doing ok down here sleeping in kennel and all. I swear she has grown a few inches already!

Steph - did it taste like pure sugar? I bet it did. I don't drink pop because I don't LOVE it. And that's what I do - I cut out things that I don't love. But when I take a sip now or have one with rum you can so taste the sugar.

Cutie - you're right. I shouldn't eat because of not editing. But I feel so vunerable to hold it. It's not you guys - it's me. And that's where the eating comes in - sheer vunerability. Some days easier than others. Regardless of the damage that I have created this weekend. It's a learning place. And I'm glad you asked. And I'm glad I answered.

The terrace. No the balcony area is merely extending from there. So if the balony is five feet deep well the terrace 11 and a half feet deep at that area and it adds an extra 6 feet at the bedroom area. Didn't lose anything - all extra from the original plan without the terrace.

Also, football. NFL. NFL. NFL. She adores NFL. The whole Hank Williams Jr up to maximum sound and dancing and everything. CFL too but NFL is king. She's not into college. But bball college - oh yeah.

I like bball. NBA not college. College is frustrating because we get the Sweet sixteen but not enough before that for me to follow. But she loves it.

Liz

Where will you put all those flowers.

Miss you. Thinking of you.

 

[lisaviolet]

The. Whole. Night. Pray for me. I'm taking ear plugs and a sleeping mask.

What a great memory for her. Great mother. Have fun.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

The. Whole. Night. Pray for me. I'm taking ear plugs and a sleeping mask.

Good luck with that.

And still so cold! About 15* above. Of course, way better than the other day when it was 15 BELOW.

Doesn't seem so bad when you look at it that way, does it!

Today...great food so far. Plus, did my core (texted Lyz) and Cammie and I did a 2 mile snowshoe trek! It was great and we really liked it. We were on a beautiful trail. In this is powder snow...so we were going through 12" of fresh powder.

Snow shoeing. How fun. We tossed around the idea of getting snow shoes for Christmas - but our winters are so unpredictable. Some years tons of snow....some none that lasts more than a couple of days. Figures - we choose "not" and we get loads of snow.


I've given my "excess body fat" a warning. Eviction papers have been served. Effective immediately. See this: That's me. Waving good bye to those stubborn pounds

 

[lisaviolet]

I've given my "excess body fat" a warning. Eviction papers have been served. Effective immediately. See this: That's me. Waving good bye to those stubborn pounds [/B][/COLOR]

Good for you Nancy.

Serious question - do you honestly have excess body fat? I know. I know. I'm verging on patronizing.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Hey Nancy! Hey missy - I thought you weren't getting on the scale until the end of the challenge? Nancy!

I hate being "called out"

Technically, I *think* I said that I wasn't going to POST my weight until the end. Got weighed on the first day...and since my challenge was about tracking and exercise, that was going to be my focus.

But yeah, I've been checking my weight...and while I'm not happy about it, it is definitely doing what I had expected. Some of it is muscle addition. Some of it is my body panicking because I've changed up my food intake. It'll probably be another week or so before I see any noticable changes in the scale. And even then....it'll be small. But dang it...it'll happen. If I'm just patient and persistant enough.