In search of my body...not the one I ate! Part Deux... We sit at the popular table!

[HockeyKat]

Ok I fell off the wagon HARD too! I am still here and I really don't care about falling on or off right now. I did manage not to eat a WHOLE pizza tonight I only ate 2 slices. Unfortunately my off the wagon was at lunch and I ate a QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE AND A MED FRY from McD's
UUUUMMM NO every other week do to the fact that I must work while the meeting is going on! I think I may run to another meeting this week just because I have to work AGAIN this monday. I called the BOSS LADY on scheduling me EVERY monday AGAIN and she was NICE and changed the schedule She even called my cell to apologize on her Mistake! OMFG! This lady is usually a DRAGON LADY! She said she must have lost her mind when she did the schedule!

Quarter lbs w/ cheese is 510, med fry is about 380. There are worse things you could eat.

3. You must have speed limits like us EVERYTHING IS 55 and I HATE HATE people who drive 45. I am always late for everything So I must always drive 60 GET THE F OUT OF MY WAY!!!!

Oh yes, definitely. I am the same way. Well, my drive is mostly 65 but same rules apply.

Hi everyone...

sorry for my being so quiet today. Lots going on at work and a little bit of drama at home, so not much time on the computer...

Work has been going well and the PM I work for is doing a great job about getting me involved at a higher level on projects. I think the idea of my leaving his office scared the crap out of him and he wants to be sure that I am happy.

As for home, I have been chatting with my best friend from college. He was not part of the architecture crowd that I am going to VT with this weekend, but he knows all of them. Yes, I realize that it may be strange that my best friend is a guy, but the fact is that its true. He usually comes up for a visit every summer to golf and see some of the local sights and he is doing the same this year. Now, my question is this, does anyone find it odd that he wants to come up on Tuesday and stay through Sunday. Also, you should know that I am not even going to be here on Wednesday. I have a meeting in my company's regional office in NJ that day and will be leaving at 8:00AM to drive down and won't be back until about 9:30PM. WTH? I am a little confused because usually, we do the three day weekend thing, so why the extended trip this time? I talked to him tonight and from what he was talking about I suspect he wants to get away from his life at home (having issues at work and some girlfriend issues currently), but why come here for a day when you know I won't be here? Any thoughts? Sorry for the off topic comments, but this has been bugging me all night.

Back to our regularly scheduled posts.....

Whoo hoo!!!! the hogs gained weight. I say we keep losing so that they keep gaining.... who's in????

Liz - I am loving your dress. Someday, I hope to have the courage to wear something sleeveless in public. Until that day, I will live vicariously through you while doing my bicep and tricep curls....

E - Keep us posted on the family... I am thinking good thoughts for your dad...

Steph - I am still crossing my fingers for the house deal.... Hope it all goes smoothly

Jodi - I will also keep my fingers and toes crossed until that closing is done... you have my permission to party when that deal is closed...

to our newlywed... - I'm sure you two are too cute for words right now.... good luck with the thank you notes...

Kat - I am thinking good thoughts for your job quest. I am not really sure what is worse... dating or job hunting. They both involve putting yourself out there and hoping someone likes you. The right job is out there for you.... I just know it....

Sorry if I missed anyone... it is getting late and I need my bed.... time to crash....

Pleasant dreams everyone...
Paula

He may just want to get away... it sounds like things are rough for him. Even if you aren't there, not being in the midst of what is bad can seem like a really good thing.

I super love Big Macs. Haven't had one in eons. Yum. Sorry, not very helpful, huh?

Big Mac is 540, but only 400 if you hold the cheese and sauce. You can add fat free thousand island and it pretty much gives the same effect.

OMG. I lost 2.6 this week! Paula, we are ROCKING our goal!

So, total loss 71.2lbs, and only 15.8 lbs away from goal weight!

I know that it seems like I lose every week, but honestly it's like a total surprise to me. I cannot believe I have come this far.

I think I need to throw a goal weight or 5K party and have you all come to NJ for it so we can celebrate - with light beers and veggies - because you guys are totally my "I need to thank" acceptance speech people!


As for spas - get on the email list. They email monthly specials, this one does, and for what I pay for waxing, which I was having done anyway, they are giving me the waxing AND a full facial. Can't beat it with a stick! Now, it's not my beloved Bliss, but hey, I have to support my local economy, right???

I think you and I are pretty close to the same weight now. Last time I weighed I had put back on 3-4 lbs.


I want to be here like I want a hole in the head. Please, please let them call today. Please.

 

[goofyfan-12]

OMG. I lost 2.6 this week! Paula, we are ROCKING our goal!

So, total loss 71.2lbs, and only 15.8 lbs away from goal weight!

I know that it seems like I lose every week, but honestly it's like a total surprise to me. I cannot believe I have come this far.

I think I need to throw a goal weight or 5K party and have you all come to NJ for it so we can celebrate - with light beers and veggies - because you guys are totally my "I need to thank" acceptance speech people!


As for spas - get on the email list. They email monthly specials, this one does, and for what I pay for waxing, which I was having done anyway, they are giving me the waxing AND a full facial. Can't beat it with a stick! Now, it's not my beloved Bliss, but hey, I have to support my local economy, right???

Liz - you are rocking towards your goal.... I am so in awe of you.... Seeing your results helps me to believe that it can be done.... I am in for the party.... Just tell me when and where and I'll be there...

He may just want to get away... it sounds like things are rough for him. Even if you aren't there, not being in the midst of what is bad can seem like a really good thing.

Kat - I think that is the case more than anything else. He has told me over the years that he feels very comfortable up here with me and my family. When life gets to be too much, he tends to run here to escape everything. Life is not treating him well at the moment so that may be the reason behide the extended trip. The fact that he wants to come up even though I won't be here for one of those days is what is freaking me out though. Also, I won't lie. I have thought about the possibility of he and I hooking up at some point. In some ways, I always thought I would end up having one of those Julia Roberts moments from My Best Friend's Wedding before I realized and accepted that things weren't meant to be for us. Who the hell knows... I just wish I wasn't crippled by fear in these instances, but how do you have that conversation without irrevocably ruining this great friendship we have had for the past 17 years if the outcome is not how you expect / hope it to be. Arghhhhh... very frustrating...
I want to be here like I want a hole in the head. Please, please let them call today. Please.

Kat - Hang in there and be patient.... you will get out of where you are.... but give yourself the time and strength to find the right place to move to....

Paula

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

OMG. I lost 2.6 this week! Paula, we are ROCKING our goal!

So, total loss 71.2lbs, and only 15.8 lbs away from goal weight!

YOU ROCK LIZ!!!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Liz, you definitely rock.

Paula, I hope that it all works out for you. Either that you can accept what can't be, or that what you want to happen happens.


At least I am managing to make it to the gym... went yesterday and today and had hockey Monday and have it again tomorrow, so hopefully that will at least balance out the bad eating some... or at least make so when I get back on track, I won't have lost most of my workout stamina.

Is it Friday yet??

 

[goofyfan-12]

Kat - I wish it were Friday... It is rainy here and all of the crews have left for the day. At this rate, if the rain continues, I'll be out of work by the lunch tomorrow....

Thanks for the kind words. At this point, whatever is going to happen will happen. I am too chicken to initiate anything so the only person I have to blame is me and I can accept that. Besides, who knows if it would even work out in the long run. I have been down this road before and always come back to the same thing; I think we are best as friends, but the curiosity factor will always be there. I can live with that. It just means I get to keep looking for other options.... I'll still be freaking out about this visit because I'll be worried about what he is going to do for the day that I am gone (and in my house no less... ).

How is everyone else's day going.... better than my anxiety ridden one I hope....

Paula

 

[HockeyKat]

Paula, I live mine as anxiety-ridden!!

I was just bored on this stupid conf call (#4 on the day), and found this article: http://lifestyle.msn.com/BeautyandFashion/PersonalStyle/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8770590&GT1=32001

It is on skanky vs sexy swimwear and accessories... very amusing.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Paula, I live mine as anxiety-ridden!!

I was just bored on this stupid conf call (#4 on the day), and found this article: http://lifestyle.msn.com/BeautyandFashion/PersonalStyle/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8770590&GT1=32001

It is on skanky vs sexy swimwear and accessories... very amusing.

Ok - I stop by for a quick check in...so much going on with everyone - weight loss banana: ) love-life questions , ill parents FAT HOGS (again... ) job *******

AND WHAT DO I FEEL MOST COMPELLED TO RESPOND TO?

A FREAKIN' HILAROUS column about bathing suits! OMG. That was GREAT. My parents live on the beach, and let me tell you - there is a boat load of truth going on in that article....

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey all--awesome! Another busy day here with lots for me to read! Happiness!

Ok, first I have to get the kids in bed, then I will come back and do a mega-post!

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG. I lost 2.6 this week! Paula, we are ROCKING our goal!

So, total loss 71.2lbs, and only 15.8 lbs away from goal weight!

LIZ!!! OMFG! You are amazing and the Queen of all Goddesses! (Can one be both a queen and a goddess??? I vote yes! )

SO SO SO super proud of you! Change the clip in your signature, baby! 70 big ones!

Quarter lbs w/ cheese is 510, med fry is about 380. There are worse things you could eat.

Big Mac is 540, but only 400 if you hold the cheese and sauce. You can add fat free thousand island and it pretty much gives the same effect.

OF COURSE you would know this! HI LAR IOUS!

Thanks for the kind words. At this point, whatever is going to happen will happen. I am too chicken to initiate anything so the only person I have to blame is me and I can accept that. Besides, who knows if it would even work out in the long run. I have been down this road before and always come back to the same thing; I think we are best as friends, but the curiosity factor will always be there. I can live with that. It just means I get to keep looking for other options.... I'll still be freaking out about this visit because I'll be worried about what he is going to do for the day that I am gone (and in my house no less... ).

How is everyone else's day going.... better than my anxiety ridden one I hope....

Paula

Yeah ok, we're gonna be working on that. We have time. We'll get the chicken right out of you!

http://lifestyle.msn.com/BeautyandFashion/PersonalStyle/article.aspx?cp-documentid=8770590&GT1=32001

It is on skanky vs sexy swimwear and accessories... very amusing.

LOVED it! Very funny!

As for me...saw my dad in the hospital and his spirits are good and he feels fine. No pain or anything. He just can't move around. He has to have another surgery tomorrow, then a few more days in the hospital, then a week (or three?) in the rehab facility. Aging sucks.

My sister (not Jessica's mom...the other one) has been here and the kids are having a great time. This is the aunt who spoils them to death and plays kid games with them all day long and never tires of it. I mean never. She will head back to NY tomorrow and take Jessica with her for a bit.

I took Jess shopping for back to school clothes today and that seemed to make her happy. In any case, I don't have to worry about her not being prepared for school (looks like she will go back to FL for the school year, though we are still working on things).

Had a good, solid run today, so at least that seems to be back on track.

Tomorrow I will spend getting ready to go away for the week-end (yes, again!). We are going camping again Friday - Sunday. But this is not an extreme trip. Just regular at a campground and everything. We really don't care for this type of camping (so many other people around and not really very nature-like, etc.) but we are going with friends who are not hardcore campers. (As in, their idea of camping is having to stay at a Holiday Inn as opposed to the Four Seasons. ) So, I am hoping it will be fun.

Ok, have to get some work done tonight, but I will be around all evening.

 

[goofyfan-12]

LIZ!!! OMFG! You are amazing and the Queen of all Goddesses! (Can one be both a queen and a goddess??? I vote yes! )

SO SO SO super proud of you! Change the clip in your signature, baby! 70 big ones!



OF COURSE you would know this! HI LAR IOUS!



Yeah ok, we're gonna be working on that. We have time. We'll get the chicken right out of you!

E - Have you met me.... total chicken s... when it comes to that stuff. I can take on a 6'-6" contractor and reduce him to shreds in minutes at work, but ask me to talk to that same guy about getting together and I am hiding in under my desk throwing up....

LOVED it! Very funny!

As for me...saw my dad in the hospital and his spirits are good and he feels fine. No pain or anything. He just can't move around. He has to have another surgery tomorrow, then a few more days in the hospital, then a week (or three?) in the rehab facility. Aging sucks.

My sister (not Jessica's mom...the other one) has been here and the kids are having a great time. This is the aunt who spoils them to death and plays kid games with them all day long and never tires of it. I mean never. She will head back to NY tomorrow and take Jessica with her for a bit.

I took Jess shopping for back to school clothes today and that seemed to make her happy. In any case, I don't have to worry about her not being prepared for school (looks like she will go back to FL for the school year, though we are still working on things).

Had a good, solid run today, so at least that seems to be back on track.

Tomorrow I will spend getting ready to go away for the week-end (yes, again!). We are going camping again Friday - Sunday. But this is not an extreme trip. Just regular at a campground and everything. We really don't care for this type of camping (so many other people around and not really very nature-like, etc.) but we are going with friends who are not hardcore campers. (As in, their idea of camping is having to stay at a Holiday Inn as opposed to the Four Seasons. ) So, I am hoping it will be fun.

Ok, have to get some work done tonight, but I will be around all evening.

Sounds like you had a busy day.... Have fun getting ready for the camping trip... I'll be packing for my reunion weekend... No fun dresses like Liz, but some cute outfits none the less...

Talk to you all later...
Paula

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Ok so tonight I did Erika's favorite thing I went to a pampered chef party. It is hard to buy anything because I own almost EVERYTHING!!!

So I officially CANCELLED the house today. NOT the one with the pool but the modular! The lady got all nasty and now they won't refund my Down payment, which I kinda figured they wouldn't. But as I talked to the loan officer I mentioned it and he is flipping out! So basically he won't do business with them again. He told me to write a letter requesting my money back then in a few weeks write another one if I hadn't heard from them and mention that if I don't get the money that I will write to the better business bureau and to the attorney general and then if they still don't respond then send letters to the above people and send them copies and I plan on talking to our lawyer about it when we talk to him about the "NEW pool" house. The loan officer was really upset about how they do business and said that he forward my email to the rest of his bosses. Also I told him how they were just throwing up walls to appease the assessor and would be back after to tear down things and put different doors up.. etc.... etc.. He wasn't to pleased about that either. I think they screwed over the wrong person! As he said they don't make money till the closing and that is when everyone gets paid. He has worked really hard on things but he didn't make a dime and he is ok with that he said he was glad to have helped us!

Ok how many ounces are in a liter? I have drunk 2 liters today of water!! Do they have a pat myself on the back smilie? So how many ounces is that????

 

[3DisneyKids]

2 litres is just over 64 ozs. so you are golden for today! In fact, that is how I handle my water. I fill up an empty 2 liter at the beginning of the day and make sure it is gone by the end.

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, it is after 9 people, wake up already!

It is going rain all day here and I am thrilled! I totally need a day at home with minimal running around. Sure, I'll go to the gym and have a couple of errands to run, but I just need to not spend half the day at the beach or whatever kid activity we have scheduled. So I welcome to rain today.

Have a great day!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Good morning everyone! It's raining again here in CT...so no bikey today.

I went to the gym two days in a row to do strength training - I haven't done that in AGES. I've been mostly taking advantage of the nice weather and biking. My body is definitely "aware" today.

Oh - and I'm not sure if I said this already or not -but I ran the other day with DH and DS in a local game refuge - LOVE trail running...but it's been so long since I've really done an honest to goodness RUN - yikes! It kicked my butt!!! oh - and this is funny. As I was huffing and puffing like the big, bad, wolf DH tells me "this trail loops around on itself. We'll be turning up here a way, and heading up the hill. If you want to turn around at the turn and just go back the way we came, we'll catch up to you again" ESCUSE ME??? Are you KIDDING me? I'm going to have to HURT you. Nope. I'll run it all, thank you very much. So I'm chugging along, thinking I'm going to puke....and I have this vision in my head....

IT'S ERIKA! In that whole "Kirsty Allie as the tooth fairy" in Toothless way... Holding her little "magic wand" over my shoulder, fluttering ever-so-delicately in her tu-tu.....WHACKING ME all the way with her wand...twisted, isn't it?

DD has to go to the orthodontist today - she needs to get her spacers in - braces go on next week. The boys think it's HYSTERICAL - of course they've both been thru it (actually DS15 still has his on)

Sometimes I wonder how parents survive the teen years without going completely insane. DS17 is doing the whole "college search" thing. We're going to look at a couple of schools at the beginning of August. Not the ideal time, I understand, because there won't be much in the way of "student life" to see, but it's what fits our nutso schedule. He's also working on an application for a special Navy ROTC program - my brother retired from the navy (at the ripe old age of 46) as a Commander - he's helping DS thru the process here - BUT....(this is the big BUT) - one of the biggest challenges DS is having, is there aren't many schools that appear to offer BOTH the ROTC programs AND the course of study that he is currently looking to persue! Frustrating. OH and the absolute WORST part (in DS's opinion, and I think I agree...) is his high school guidance counselor (who is OUTSTANDING which is typcially UNHEARD of in our experiences.. ) might not be returning to school this year - his senior, and most "needy of assistance" time! ACK! Maybe I can hire her as his personal guidance tutor....

So yeah. Take my normally busy life add in DS15 and his medical *issues*, DD and her County 4H publicity job (working with a tv station right now...trying to arrange a live-in-studio interview) and DS17's college search drama and I'm going to go over the edge soon....

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Ok I am here just trying to do the minimal of the computer thing, because I get suck on here and I can't get off. I am in the midst of cleaning out my cabinets to get rid of all the unnecessary stuff. I need to do some more laundry and make some list of what is needed for back to school items so I can start buying them.
I am around!
E~ thanks for the water info .. I will try to remember that as I am spending half of my time in the bathroom PEEING!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

No, the filter is not new. It will allow WTH but not with an "F". I mean, it's just a little letter, people!

Nancy--HI LAR IOUS about the run. LOVE it. And you so know that I would have done the same thing and been like, turn around?!?! While YOU go on?!? Have you MET me?!?! Yeah, that competitive gene can be nasty! Glad you are getting back to the gym and running. It is a good hurt, no?

What schools? Anything I can help with?

Riley has his spacers in as well and the hardware goes on next Thursday. He is only 9, so he is actually excited about getting braces. Ah, youth.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, so I am going to be the Keeper of the Challenge...

15 pounds by 9/15 (or whatever your goal is). I tried going back through the thread to get everyone's progress to day, but you all will have to fill me in cause I couldn't find it all.

Challenge started on JULY 9, so start with that date as your start and let me know where you are today.

LIZ....so far -3.8 (is this right?)...11.2 to go!
PAULA...so far -4.0 (again, check this for me, please)...11.0 to go!
KAT...it was 9.6 total to get you to goal (150). What is it now?
ERIKA...my goal is to be able to run 10 miles, currently at 8.5
DAWN...you were down -2.4 last I knew, but you didn't check in last week, so give me new numbers, please.
LYZ--We started July 9th and you were in. So just let me know your change from that date.
NANCY--do you want to set a goal to reach by 9/15?
STEPH--I know you had a loss in there somewhere, but I can't find it.

Am I missing anyone else who wants in?

Once you all get me the info., I will post it all organized-like.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi all..

Thursdays are crazy for me.... meeting day at work. Finally got through the last one of the day and can now start to actually work for a change. It is raining here as well so I'm sure I'll get at least one phone call about a roof leak in the building and will be out chasing it down.... I love my job...

Anyways - I am psyched since my exercise class is tonight. Can't wait... Didn't pack my full lunch last night, but I did pack my gym bag.... yeah, its so getting dark in here now....

Hope everyone is having a good day and enjoy the rain...

Paula

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Ok, so I am going to be the Keeper of the Challenge...


STEPH--I know you had a loss in there somewhere, but I can't find it
Am I missing anyone else who wants in?

Once you all get me the info., I will post it all organized-like.

I had a loss of 3.6

Ok see I got on here an hour ago and I am still sitting here SUCKED on the chair by a suction cup!

Oh LYZ I did take a pic of Steven Tyler's restaurant did you see it in my pics of the cape?? If not here it is

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, I totally forgot that I took a pic of Steven Tyler's house last week. (We pass it when we are on the boat...it can only be seen from the water. My kids call it "the castle" because it looks like one!) I will get it posted later today.