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

[3DisneyKids]

I definitely missed you, girlfriend!

Glad the week-end was awesome! And screw the jealous friends! (But yes, it is hard to lose your fat friend.)

 

[SeptemberGirl]

OK E~ I was 227 so that is a loss of 2.9
Back to what I was before vacation!!!!

Way to go, Steph!!!!

(sorry, E.)

 

[HockeyKat]

Steph and Liz, congrats!!

I was not so lucky. Yesterday morning's weigh-in was about 4 lbs up. I will weigh on Friday and give an official challenge weight.


Does murder count as exercise?? We were told this morning in our staff meeting that we now have to schedule our life around work. That means dr appts, working from home, cable guy, vet, weekends away, etc. Nice. I guess slavery isn't dead in this country.

On a good note, Friday's job is checking my references, and Thursday's sent me a really nice email basically saying I am getting an offer. Too bad I don't really want either of them, but it is nice to have them on the back burner. I have two interviews scheduled for tomorrow, too.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

I will update this again later tonight after Paula and Steph post their weekly results--

NAME......GOAL.............PREVIOUS...THIS WK....TOTAL.....LEFT TO GO

LIZ.........15 by 9/15......-3.8.............-.20...........-4.0........11.0
PAULA.....15 by 9/15......-3.9.............+3.0..........-.9..........14.1
DAWN.....15 by 9/15......-2.4..............???............???.........???
LYZ........15 by 9/15......-2.0.............-2.0...........-4.0.........11.0
STEPH....15 by 9/15......-3.6.............+2.6...........-1.0........14.0
KAT.......-9.6 by 9/15....159.6.............???........... ???.........???
ERIKA.....10 mi by 9/15....8.00.............9.33.........1.33.........0 .67
DEB........12 by 9/15........NA...............NA............NA..........12

I'm at no change - I just joined the challenge last week!

I have been on WW since March I have lost 30 pounds give and take a few. I do have to work tonight so I will weigh in here at home!

I did it - signed up for the meeting at work on Thursday. So as I'm glancing at the list, I see that there's a few girls on there that are a surprise. Somehow I'm not excited, having these 24yo size 4/6 girls in the room. What does that say about me? Jealous much? Rationally, I know that Latinas have a strong probablility of gaining alot of weight due to heredity and diet, and that they need to be taking charge before the weight packs on, but emotionally I don't want to be weighing in next to girls that weigh almost half what I do. I know these girls - they've not gained and lost, nor are lifetime WW members there to inspire you.

It's rough to lose your fat friend, right? Oh, well. Too bad, so sad.

Love it!

On the plus side - I've lost 12 lbs in the last month. (YEA ME!) And no one's said a word, except Kaitlyn (DD6) who two weeks ago told me my tummy was smaller (and she's RIGHT). This morning a coworker came into my office, and as she's leaving, she asks if I've lost weight!!! She's going to start WW, too, so it won't be me and the skinny girls!

And I've asked DH to go find out about joining the YMCA (2 miles from home, has childcare, though not a deal). He wanted to last year, I wasn't ready. Now I am! I think! Riding my bike has become easy to find time for - I get up 30 minutes earlier, get to work 30 minutes later, and have squeezed the hour out of my day. Gym will be harder to squeeze in, and as I have no experience with strength training I'll have to see what help they can provide.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Steph and Liz, congrats!!

I was not so lucky. Yesterday morning's weigh-in was about 4 lbs up. I will weigh on Friday and give an official challenge weight.
You can do it sweetie...

Does murder count as exercise?? We were told this morning in our staff meeting that we now have to schedule our life around work. That means dr appts, working from home, cable guy, vet, weekends away, etc. Nice. I guess slavery isn't dead in this country.
Ask them if you need emergency surgery should you wait till after hours then or are they equipped to use the envelope opener as a scalpel? Maybe you should put the name Kunta Kinte over your name plaque...Alex Haley would be proud.
On a good note, Friday's job is checking my references, and Thursday's sent me a really nice email basically saying I am getting an offer. Too bad I don't really want either of them, but it is nice to have them on the back burner. I have two interviews scheduled for tomorrow, too.

Good luck!

Good morning! Did you miss me?

Well, here I am after my four days of non-stop food and fun. I totally went over my points, but I enjoyed myself. And in the real world, we live like this. It's all about balance, right? I weighed myself this morning, and I was the same as last weigh-in, which is good. I have two days to eat right and move and maybe I'll lose something small, and if not, then hey, I didn't gain.

So, Bruce - great show.
Friday night in NYC - my friend was TOTALLY jealous. Like, one "you look great" and then never ever referenced it the whole night, even as her two friends (both of whom I know and have spent time with) asked me millions of questions, discussed their own weight loss issues, etc. I was prepared for her reaction, though. It's rough to lose your fat friend, right? Oh, well. Too bad, so sad.

Jealous friends are friends till the fat end ends...not till the end... and I am super jealous only of your summer fun...you and E...I will have that next summer...even if it kills me...

I'm at no change - I just joined the challenge last week!



I did it - signed up for the meeting at work on Thursday. So as I'm glancing at the list, I see that there's a few girls on there that are a surprise. Somehow I'm not excited, having these 24yo size 4/6 girls in the room. What does that say about me? Jealous much? Rationally, I know that Latinas have a strong probablility of gaining alot of weight due to heredity and diet, and that they need to be taking charge before the weight packs on, but emotionally I don't want to be weighing in next to girls that weigh almost half what I do. I know these girls - they've not gained and lost, nor are lifetime WW members there to inspire you.



Love it!

On the plus side - I've lost 12 lbs in the last month. (YEA ME!) And no one's said a word, except Kaitlyn (DD6) who two weeks ago told me my tummy was smaller (and she's RIGHT). This morning a coworker came into my office, and as she's leaving, she asks if I've lost weight!!! She's going to start WW, too, so it won't be me and the skinny girls!

And I've asked DH to go find out about joining the YMCA (2 miles from home, has childcare, though not a deal). He wanted to last year, I wasn't ready. Now I am! I think! Riding my bike has become easy to find time for - I get up 30 minutes earlier, get to work 30 minutes later, and have squeezed the hour out of my day. Gym will be harder to squeeze in, and as I have no experience with strength training I'll have to see what help they can provide.

Great luck at WW...I hope to stay the course as well...

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi all...

Man, what a day so far.... I made it home from my camping trip with relatively no problems. I remembered why I only tent for two nights and not longer (sorry, this girl needs some creature comforts for longer trips). Had a great time with the extended family and will find out later tonight what the price was for it. Why is it that I can be totally fine when I am going out for one meal, but put me in a situation where there is a whole day's worth of meals involved and the never ending supply and I lose the ability to turn off my eating switch?? I must work on that...

My aunt is doing better. She was put into ICU for monitoring and the drugs they pumped her full of are slowly working their way out. It looks like she will have the gallbladder surgery tomorrow, but it is not yet definite. I heard from my mom this afternoon that they were planning on moving her out of ICU and into a regular room today so that is a step in the right direction.

Sounds like you all had a great weekend. Liz - my sister went to see the Police on Friday night in Saratoga and just raved about them and she is not a Police fan at all. She also said that Sting looked amazing. I believe she said that yoga has been very good to him....

Anyways - time to get back to work. I have to get a bunch of stuff done before I can leave and I need to do my end of the paperwork for my annual review (you made my life hell for the past six months so it is time to show me the money people) that is scheduled tomorrow.

I'll touch base with you all when I get home tonight and let you know how I fared this week. Given the amount of food I ate this weekend, I doubt it will be good news.

Ciao' for now...
Paula

 

[HockeyKat]

Paula, glad your aunt is doing better, and I hope her surgery goes well.

I know what you mean about the eating switch... I have the inability to turn it off for days at a time, sometimes, too, once I get started.

I had to bring all of my food for today to work since I have to go straight to hockey, so here goes:
B: Coffee, 1/2 fiber one oats&caramel (70)
L: 1 can tuna (125) on pita (60) w/ laughing cow wedge (35), salad (50).
S: 1 cottage cheese (90), 12 or so strawberries (45)
D: 2 Stouffer's stuffed peppers (300), sf rice pudding (70), other 1/2 fiber one bar (70)

Total, 915, which may be a bit low. I might have a snack after hockey.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi Paula and Kat -

Paula - get any woodticks?

Kat - get that frusteration out on the ice!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Friday night in NYC - my friend was TOTALLY jealous. Like, one "you look great" and then never ever referenced it the whole night, even as her two friends (both of whom I know and have spent time with) asked me millions of questions, discussed their own weight loss issues, etc. I was prepared for her reaction, though. It's rough to lose your fat friend, right? Oh, well. Too bad, so sad.

LOVE IT! And it is hard to lose the fat friend. But, YEAH BABY! That means your not the fat friend anymore. (This calls for a.... )

Does murder count as exercise?? We were told this morning in our staff meeting that we now have to schedule our life around work. That means dr appts, working from home, cable guy, vet, weekends away, etc. Nice. I guess slavery isn't dead in this country.

Your office sounds NUTS! Truly. They seem to be nailing the coffin shut. Oh well, if they don't mind finding and traning newbies. WTH?

...I see that there's a few girls on there that are a surprise. Somehow I'm not excited, having these 24yo size 4/6 girls in the room. What does that say about me? Jealous much?

Ok, I am totally with you Deb! We'll call them the skinny biotches! and you can tell us their drama, K? Cause they are totally crashing the party. (And I suspect they won't stick around for long.)

Dawn - so glad your feeling better!

I don't have internet access at my camper!!! I fired her up this morning and nuthin. I'm so dissappointed. (I think I'm too far away.) I was gonna chat all day.

Anyhoo, we are home for like 40 minutes. Gotta take care of Duke and Molli is showering. (I'll be back home later to shower and help load Duke up.) Molli is very sad. We'll, she's 12, so she's swinging from sad about Duke, to having fun running around the fair. You remember the days. (I suppose I'm still like that.)

Willie weighed in at 265! Perfect. Molli will show him tomorrow morning (early). This is where they will look for the "Pig" of Pigs in each weight class, and then narrow it down to the Grand Champ.

She'll also show Willie on Wednesday night, and the judges will be watching the kids for control of their hog. (We don't expect to place anywhere in this, but good for her to do.)

We are enjoying the camper. I am eating pretty well. Hadn't had any fair food until today, and I had a corndog. (It wasn't as good as I expected, so that was that.)

I am so tired. It's like I was charged up for weeks before, trying to get ready, and now I'm just exhausted. When we came home for showers yesterday, I did my 30 minutes on the tm and it was everything I could do to stay on.

Ok, gotta run. I am reading as I run home and will post as I have time.

Erika - what did J think of Riley running?

Steph - glad Zac is on the upswing!

Paula - yeah, camping in a tent. Not for me, even one day.

Stacey - you ran for a mile!

Dawn - ipod shuffle is what I use. My songs are arranged alphabetically. I also want podcasts, but not mixed in with songs. So I rate them (the podcasts) with 3 stars, and I don't rate my "songs" at all. So that automically places podcasts at the top of my list. So you can listen to podcasts and if you need music, press the "next" button and get to your tunes. Just tell this to Carsyn and she'll set it up for you.

Later All

 

[Astro Orbiter]

I don't have internet access at my camper!!! I fired her up this morning and nuthin. I'm so dissappointed. (I think I'm too far away.) I was gonna chat all day.

Anyhoo, we are home for like 40 minutes. Gotta take care of Duke and Molli is showering. (I'll be back home later to shower and help load Duke up.) Molli is very sad. We'll, she's 12, so she's swinging from sad about Duke, to having fun running around the fair. You remember the days. (I suppose I'm still like that.)

Willie weighed in at 265! Perfect. Molli will show him tomorrow morning (early). This is where they will look for the "Pig" of Pigs in each weight class, and then narrow it down to the Grand Champ.

She'll also show Willie on Wednesday night, and the judges will be watching the kids for control of their hog. (We don't expect to place anywhere in this, but good for her to do.)

We are enjoying the camper. I am eating pretty well. Hadn't had any fair food until today, and I had a corndog. (It wasn't as good as I expected, so that was that.)

I am so tired. It's like I was charged up for weeks before, trying to get ready, and now I'm just exhausted. When we came home for showers yesterday, I did my 30 minutes on the tm and it was everything I could do to stay on.

Ok, gotta run. I am reading as I run home and will post as I have time.

The fair! How fun! Have you been to the demolition derby or tractor pull yet? Every year, growing up, we had to go to one or both of these. My cousins always came up with some beater and participated in both.

Sounds like you're over fair food, huh? Or at least corn dogs.

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Hi guys - it's great to see the board so lively today!

Just a quick driveby because i'm STARVING! and have to go make dinner - got up way late this am (forgot to set the alarm) and missed breakfast, got a conference call at lunch time so just ate a PBJ sandwich one of my girlfriends made in the breakroom for me, and thats it... i'm ravenous.

I have my 45 minutes scheduled into my evening on the treadmill, looking forward to that.

Dawn - it's great to see you back and posting regularly!

Kat - I know how you feel about that slavery business. I used to work at Paychex, and in 2005, their motto was actually "eat sleep & Breathe year end" um, whatever happened to work/life balance - as an HR company they are supposed to PRETEND to conform to stuff like that, not plaster it on post it's, socks and binders! I hope a great job comes through for you!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey all!

Great day today in terms of food and exercise. Yes, I tracked! And I have been tracking since Friday so today is day 4. And I am really low for the day so far...850 cals. I will be up for several hours yet, so I am sure I will have something. Raw veggies maybe.

For working out--I ran 5 miles this morning and followed that with 15 minutes of core. I had a tennis match scheduled for this evening, but it got rained out. So I went to the gym and got in that boxing class that I love so much. I haven't done one in a couple of weeks, and I feel it! GREAT upper body work out.

So, why all of this renewed effort? Glad you asked.

I have a new goal.

10 pounds off by Sept. 23 (that is 7 weeks away, FYI).

Now for most people, 10 pound sin 7 weeks is a reasonable goal. About 1.5 pounds per week. Manageable. For me, though, this is herculean. (cause, you know, I don't lose actual pounds )

10 pounds will put me at goal. 125. (Oh, to see those 120s again! ) And Sept. 23rd is the goal date because...drum roll please....

I just booked a Disney trip! Yes, we are going in 7 weeks! WOO HOO.

I routinely check the air fare. And we have known for a while that we want to go this fall. So I have been checking air fare waiting for it to come down. And today it did! So I called DVC to see what was available other than SSR and OKW. And...get this...I GOT BCV!!!! At 7 weeks out, I got Beach Club!

So anyway...you have all seen my before picture. The one that made me run screaming to this thread. That was taken with Figment (my fav. ). I am bound and determined to go back and have that picture taken again and just LOVE it. I can't even stand to look at it since I am so saddened with my appearance there. And it was the first time I had ever had my pic taken with Figment. So it really breaks my heart that I can't stand the picture. So that is my new motivation for the next several weeks.

I am feeling really energized and on it right now, but I have a lot of hurdles coming up. This coming Friday we head out on the boat for the week-end. And J and I always have wine each night and special food, and we take the kids to our family's favorite restaurant, etc. Then the next week-end is a big camping trip for 4 days. And as I have mentioned, we go with a whole group of people...and much of our activity centers around eating and drinking. I can manage the boat ok. But I am really going to have to think about camping. It is hard to bring tons of veggies camping (there is only so much cooler space, etc.).

So LIZ...I am really going to be turning to you for help on how to get through these events without chowing.

Ok, more to come. I will be online all night (working, though, not DISing. But of course, I take breaks and then DIS ).

 

[goofyfan-12]

E - what great news about your trip and your goal.... I know I'll be here to help cheer you on. You have done it enough for me, so I am here for you....

Kat - I am so sorry that the atmosphere at work is so crappy... Keep thinking positive... the right job will come along for you

Steph - I am so happy that Zac is feeling better...

OK - I can't chat long tonight... too many chores to do... Made it to my JC appointment late... gained a pound... grrr... So now I am back to square one on my 15 pound goal... I will do this. I just need to buckle down and focus on me first for a change... Good advice for us all right...

OK - off to finish my paperwork for my annual review...

Have a great night and I'll talk to you tomorrow,
Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Awesome goal, E. I will help you in any way possible!


I'm reading all the posts, just working every time I'm online, so that's where I am!

 

[3DisneyKids]

P.S. I got hit on today at the gym! It was riot! (I had my boxing gloves on, so he couldn't see my ring finger or anything... )

It took me a while to figure it out since it has been SOOO long since I have been hit on. But then... it was like, OMG, I remember this...

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Of course you got hit on! You're a hot mom!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

P.S. I got hit on today at the gym! It was riot! (I had my boxing gloves on, so he couldn't see my ring finger or anything... )

It took me a while to figure it out since it has been SOOO long since I have been hit on. But then... it was like, OMG, I remember this...

Is it funny when that happens... It takes a minute to sink in what has happened. That is how I discovered that my wedding rings were missing a few weeks ago I saw some guy at work checking out my NAKED fingers and then he started hitting on me! I was Like what is he doing I'm married I have RINGS ON .... OH SH!T Where are my RINGS!!!! He know always asks me if I love him I'm am like WHat I barely know your Name! Just because you come in here and I talk to you for 3 minutes a day doesn't mean I like you. That's just me I'm a talker!

So the boss asked me today how I was... I think I shocked her I told her that I didn't really want to be at work because It was no longer fun there! She said she was sorry to hear that and walked away!I was totally a BIOTCH all night to everyone, whined most of the night! I figured it was a great way to start my first day back to work after being out all week!! I have seven more days of work! Then VACATION AGAIN! MAINE HERE I COME!!! Watch out Erika I am heading your way!!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

STEPH! When? Where? Drinks?

 

[Astro Orbiter]

Good morning, all!

I was able to pull off a 7-mile bike ride this morning. (Usually I do a respectable 5 miles.) Started before dawn - so the ducks, doggies, and socializers were all still sleeping. I did scare 7 frogs, though, who were still basking on the concrete. And when I weighed myself this morning (not an official one) I have lost the pound I gained last week. Overall, my day's starting out good!

Hey all!

So, why all of this renewed effort? Glad you asked.

I have a new goal.

10 pounds off by Sept. 23 (that is 7 weeks away, FYI).

I just booked a Disney trip! Yes, we are going in 7 weeks! WOO HOO.

So anyway...you have all seen my before picture. The one that made me run screaming to this thread. That was taken with Figment (my fav. ). I am bound and determined to go back and have that picture taken again and just LOVE it. I can't even stand to look at it since I am so saddened with my appearance there. And it was the first time I had ever had my pic taken with Figment. So it really breaks my heart that I can't stand the picture. So that is my new motivation for the next several weeks.

I am feeling really energized and on it right now, but I have a lot of hurdles coming up. This coming Friday we head out on the boat for the week-end. And J and I always have wine each night and special food, and we take the kids to our family's favorite restaurant, etc. Then the next week-end is a big camping trip for 4 days. And as I have mentioned, we go with a whole group of people...and much of our activity centers around eating and drinking. I can manage the boat ok. But I am really going to have to think about camping. It is hard to bring tons of veggies camping (there is only so much cooler space, etc.).

Yeah on the trip! I'm in the same place - trying to hit a milestone before my Sept 4 long weekend.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Morning...hmmm...I beat Erika 1 time so far this year I think...

I am off for a day with my niece Skyler...I haven't seen her in a month or so so it should be interesting...she can crawl now...and she is staying overnight...Treyner gets to watch her tom for a bit while I am gone... and my sister is flippin out cause she hates guys...but I say she better get used to them...just like veggies...or is she going to raise a spoiled brat the rest of her life...

My sister never let Skyler cry...acts like she is a tough love lady...but had 7 bassenets all over the house so she was never more than 3 feet from her...showered with her outside the door...kitchen...computer room...swiffered with her in a snuggly...I mean ...she wonders why Skyler flips if she is not in sight....

I...mean aunt, will kick her caboose...whip her into shape...and love the heck outta her...Iwill post pics...if she makes it!

I am going to walk her today too...so that is somethin right!