In Search of My Body....Not the One I ATE! Vol. 5: Goddesses are Always on Top!

[SeptemberGirl]

Lisa V - Word on the borwnies. You KNOW I eat brownies and drink wine and all that stuff and still lose weight. i just don't eat brownies every day. Moderation. Why can't people get moderation? Making my head hurt. Moving on!

Love the Vero Beach pictures. Wow. Can I move there? Be a squatter in a tent?

Now I am going to weigh in on the subject of calorie deficit, losing fat and losing weight along with losing muscle. LisaV hit is pretty spot on. No matter how fat you are, you still have muscle and can still lose this muscle if you put your body under too much calorie deficit. If you had NO muscle, you could not move. Everyone no matter how big or how small IS in danger of muscle loss during weight loss. Those with higher muscle mass burn fuel more efficiently and quickly than those without increased muscle mass. Hence, those with more muscle than fat can take in more calories and use them more efficiently. This being said, the quality of the intake matters more than the amount in some cases. Everyone who is trying to lose weight should cut calories to a reasonable point (that to be determined by someone more professional than I) AND exercise. Two fold reasoning here. To burn calories more efficiently through exercise AND to tone those areas which have lost muscle mass due to inactivity. There I think I can climb off that soapbox.

Moving onto the 1300 calorie maintenance and being scared of that E. Don't. If you take in the correct balance of complex carb and protein, you will NEVER be hungry. It is a proven fact. I am currently living proof of this also. I am full all the time, taking my required water and living clean!! Work on the right balance and you will get there. I eat less than I used to, eat every 2-3 hours, am training for a marathon and still managing to lose some weight!

This was well said, Lisa PR.

Last night was Bunco but we never played, just ate and drank. It was fun, though. Everything is tracked, which is great! But I seriously need to exercise more this week!!!

Hey - C25K experts - can I do it two days in a row? Or is that a major no-no? Still trying to fit in two days of spin, two days of weight class and three days of C25K with rest breaks. Yep. the math isn't working there, but I'm still finding it hard to do two in one day. I'm using up a lot of energy in any one workout. That will change, but it hasn't so far.

So I'm off to the dermo to get things looked at and possibly cut out. Oh, the good times. Such good times! See you later! Make sure to have a debate going when I come back!!!

Also - question of the day - What is your favorite mid morning snack?

Mine is almonds. I workout in the morning, so I throw the raw almonds in my workout bag. I buy the prepackaged 100 calorie ones when they are on sale, but I have also made up my own bags. Just a handful, 100 calories or 2pts, and they hold me until lunch.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Total vent here -

a couple of months ago a friend asked me for the name of my dermo. I forgot to send it, what with the other things in my life. So last night as I was looking up the address, I sent it to her. I get an email this morning basically admonishing me, saying she couldn't wait that long and moved on.

Now. Here's the thing. She could have done that and not said it. Right? Like, the kind thing is just to say "thanks" or nothing, not point out what I know, that it had been months.

So as a public service announcement, I'm just going to say that although we all have instincts to snark, you might want to reel them in sometimes. I didn't need to feel bad this morning as I head off, or, frankly at all. I KNOW that my stuff is way down on my list, and that my mom's stuff is a bit consuming. I get it. I'm doing my best to change this. So when I try to do what you asked, just accept it.

So. I am going to more understanding and more gracious, because you just don't know what's going on with someone unless you're them.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Total vent here -

a couple of months ago a friend asked me for the name of my dermo. I forgot to send it, what with the other things in my life. So last night as I was looking up the address, I sent it to her. I get an email this morning basically admonishing me, saying she couldn't wait that long and moved on.

Now. Here's the thing. She could have done that and not said it. Right? Like, the kind thing is just to say "thanks" or nothing, not point out what I know, that it had been months.

So as a public service announcement, I'm just going to say that although we all have instincts to snark, you might want to reel them in sometimes. I didn't need to feel bad this morning as I head off, or, frankly at all. I KNOW that my stuff is way down on my list, and that my mom's stuff is a bit consuming. I get it. I'm doing my best to change this. So when I try to do what you asked, just accept it.

So. I am going to more understanding and more gracious, because you just don't know what's going on with someone unless you're them.

Liz - sorry your friend didn't get it and was snarky. I know I am guilty of doing this and thanks for the reminder to try and stop that behavior.

Good luck at the dermo.

 

[princessrunner]

Liz, Don't feel bad about someone else's issues. She is probably just jealous because your dermo is better...

My favorite mid-morning snack: Either an apple and almond butter or raw veggies and hummus with a 1/2 a ww pita.

I did just have 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with 1/2 cup of grapes and it was delish.

My mid-morning is everyone elses breakfast!!

Erika, 20 miles today? Yeah, can't do that. I was thinking more like half that on the bike would be good today. You rock, Nancy rocks, everyone rocks!!!

And, yeah, I was like WTH why does everyone have these great discussions while I am out getting groceries???? I think that everyone's opinion is valuable and should be weighed equally. I believe that we learn something from everyone's opinions whether the whole plan works or not, maybe one thing does. I think that we all have something to offer!

Nancy, I checked out the moisturizer and you were right. There is a local goat farm that makes their own soaps and lotions though so I am going to check them out. My legs are so dry it is kind of

 

[goofyfan-12]

My head hurts from all of the good info that is flowing on the board yesterday and today. I have no idea what to make of it all yet since I am in a little bit of a free fall this week. Not sure what it is, but I know I am not "on" like I usually am. Somehow, my heart just isn't in it at the moment. Need to snap out of that and quick. Hopefully, things will get better as the day goes on.

Liz - your opinion matters. Everyone has a different approach and sharing your approach may give someone else an idea or a tip that works for them, so it all has value. Besides, we can all agree that we will sometimes respectfully disagree with eachother right?

LisaPR - enjoy the new sneakers...

Stacey - how was the gym this morning?

 

[princessrunner]

Paula, You have been so on lately that it is not surprising you have turned off for a short time. I have faith that you will find on again and be better than ever.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Paula, You have been so on lately that it is not surprising you have turned off for a short time. I have faith that you will find on again and be better than ever.

Thanks for the kind words (and the pixie dust - you can never have enough pixie dust ).

Any ideas on how to get the switch flipped back to on would be appreciated...

 

[princessrunner]

Paula, I truly believe it has something to do with this time of year. My attitude just gets flushed during this time. I should schedule some kind of vacay every year just about the third week in March to get out of this muddy, dirty, rainy just all around yuck.

Set your sights ahead on something. Come to Virginia Beach with us over Labor Day weekend!! The RnR is walker friendly. They have bands all over and a feature concert on the beach! My plan, fly in Friday morning hit the beach, Saturday hit the beach and the Expo, Sunday morning race, afternoon hit the beach and Monday fly home. Ah, did I mention the beach. It gives me such hope for the future!!!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Paula, I truly believe it has something to do with this time of year. My attitude just gets flushed during this time. I should schedule some kind of vacay every year just about the third week in March to get out of this muddy, dirty, rainy just all around yuck.

Set your sights ahead on something. Come to Virginia Beach with us over Labor Day weekend!! The RnR is walker friendly. They have bands all over and a feature concert on the beach! My plan, fly in Friday morning hit the beach, Saturday hit the beach and the Expo, Sunday morning race, afternoon hit the beach and Monday fly home. Ah, did I mention the beach. It gives me such hope for the future!!!

You know, my doctor is a big proponent of having some type of fun activity / vacation scheduled every other month or so. He says that having something to look forward to helps get your through the drudgery that everyday life can sometimes be. Looking ahead, I have a lot of committments, but I am not sure if any of them qualify as stressless fun right now (Odyssey tournaments, etc.) I am going to Martha's Vineyard with a bunch of my cousins the weekend of 4/18, but I can't get excited about it because my dad will just be getting home from the hospital (knee replacement surgery) and I am going to be worried about not being home to help him and my mom (my mom won't hear of us staying home to help - she is being too stubborn on this one if you ask me). Oy...

Last night, my friend suggested that we both skip Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa and go to Vero Beach instead (she is the DVC owner I reneted the points from for my December trip). After seeing LisaV's pictures, that sounds like a perfect idea. A few days at the beach doing nothing may be just what I need right now. Don't know what is on deck for Labor Day, but I'll check the calendar. It may be in the cards right now financially, but I'll see.

Thanks for listening,
Paula

 

[adsrtw]

Total vent here -

a couple of months ago a friend asked me for the name of my dermo. I forgot to send it, what with the other things in my life. So last night as I was looking up the address, I sent it to her. I get an email this morning basically admonishing me, saying she couldn't wait that long and moved on.

Now. Here's the thing. She could have done that and not said it. Right? Like, the kind thing is just to say "thanks" or nothing, not point out what I know, that it had been months.

So as a public service announcement, I'm just going to say that although we all have instincts to snark, you might want to reel them in sometimes. I didn't need to feel bad this morning as I head off, or, frankly at all. I KNOW that my stuff is way down on my list, and that my mom's stuff is a bit consuming. I get it. I'm doing my best to change this. So when I try to do what you asked, just accept it.

So. I am going to more understanding and more gracious, because you just don't know what's going on with someone unless you're them.

Liz that was so inappropriate of your friend. Even if you weren't going through your troubles now, it still just isn't right.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Liz - Sorry your friend doesn't get it!

I am having a horrible day. Went to MIL's house last night, enough said. Do you ever wish you could just scream at someone to shut up? I wouldn't of course, Im too much of a Lady for that

Blah.

 

[HockeyKat]

Liz, sorry your friend was unnecessarily mean.

For the record, I never said that you shouldn't exercise. Y'all have known me long enough to know that I obviously value it. I just said that I don't count it as a license to eat more.

As to the rest of it, I am going to say word to Liz and move on.


Cranky, tired today. It is miserable, foggy, gloomy, and rainy here. So much for sunny days... I feel like it has been doing nothing but raining for MONTHS now. Bleah.

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

I am having a horrible day. Went to MIL's house last night, enough said. Do you ever wish you could just scream at someone to shut up? I wouldn't of course, Im too much of a Lady for that
Blah.

AHHH the MIL ... I love to fight with mine! Really I do she has some old fashion stuff that she likes to do and I tell her it doesn't work.~
I also tell her when she is wrong about something and I have learned to speak my peace with her! And actually she LOVES me for IT! Well mostly because if we disagree then we disagree, and I don't hold it against her and she doesn't hold it against me. SIL will refuse to talk to her if they argue over something! ME I just LOVE TO TALK so doesn't matter if we are fighting or not! I'll still talk to you!

So for those in the colder climate... is there a chance that poison ivy is out now? I have a rash across my wrist, last night it looked like a burn and this morning it is blistered and now oozing! I called employee health and they are going to look at it this afternoon but I can't work while it's oozing. I also have a cold sore so they said It maybe shingles. I know shingles hurt this BURNS.... Any ideas????

Liz ~ sorry to hear that your friend was rude! I have a friend that is like that sometimes, but I forgive her because sometimes in my crazy life I don't realize that her life is crazy too!
Good luck at the dermo.

LisaV OMG I love the pictures! I have to show my MOM so she can see how beautiful it is there.

Ok off to finish changing sheets on beds so the FAM Damily can come and stay... gee I think most of them will stay with my mom .... should I tell her?? ( that would be my dad & GF, and my Step mother staying with her) EVIL ... I am!
Kat ~ dark and gloomy here today too and add that to the cold! YEAH GREAT DAY!

 

[goofyfan-12]

So for those in the colder climate... is there a chance that poison ivy is out now? I have a rash across my wrist, last night it looked like a burn and this morning it is blistered and now oozing! I called employee health and they are going to look at it this afternoon but I can't work while it's oozing. I also have a cold sore so they said It maybe shingles. I know shingles hurt this BURNS.... Any ideas????

Steph - good luck with the rash... Not sure what it could be, but shingles can get that way. Either way - oozing blistes = ew....

 

[lisaviolet]

Total vent here -

a couple of months ago a friend asked me for the name of my dermo. I forgot to send it, what with the other things in my life. So last night as I was looking up the address, I sent it to her. I get an email this morning basically admonishing me, saying she couldn't wait that long and moved on.

Now. Here's the thing. She could have done that and not said it. Right? Like, the kind thing is just to say "thanks" or nothing, not point out what I know, that it had been months.

So as a public service announcement, I'm just going to say that although we all have instincts to snark, you might want to reel them in sometimes. I didn't need to feel bad this morning as I head off, or, frankly at all. I KNOW that my stuff is way down on my list, and that my mom's stuff is a bit consuming. I get it. I'm doing my best to change this. So when I try to do what you asked, just accept it.

So. I am going to more understanding and more gracious, because you just don't know what's going on with someone unless you're them.

Oh Liz. Really felt that. But your last line - Liz is that really possible? Really. It made me smile and laugh because compassion, understanding and graciousness are your thing.

Paula, You have been so on lately that it is not surprising you have turned off for a short time. I have faith that you will find on again and be better than ever.

I know eh Lisa. So true. Paula - inspiring.

Lisa, you eat out of your garden. I'm so impressed.

I too don't completely understand the friend request. Like how it works. Lyz once ssid she knew when we were on from her friend's list.

You know, my doctor is a big proponent of having some type of fun activity / vacation scheduled every other month or so. He says that having something to look forward to helps get your through the drudgery that everyday life can sometimes be. Looking ahead, I have a lot of committments, but I am not sure if any of them qualify as stressless fun right now (Odyssey tournaments, etc.) I am going to Martha's Vineyard with a bunch of my cousins the weekend of 4/18, but I can't get excited about it because my dad will just be getting home from the hospital (knee replacement surgery) and I am going to be worried about not being home to help him and my mom (my mom won't hear of us staying home to help - she is being too stubborn on this one if you ask me). Oy...

Last night, my friend suggested that we both skip Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa and go to Vero Beach instead (she is the DVC owner I reneted the points from for my December trip). After seeing LisaV's pictures, that sounds like a perfect idea. A few days at the beach doing nothing may be just what I need right now. Don't know what is on deck for Labor Day, but I'll check the calendar. It may be in the cards right now financially, but I'll see.

Thanks for listening,
Paula

Although DVC is 100% paid for - there are times when I feel "oh should we be selling" Thanks for reminding me to hang on to it until it's hot the best choice.

Oprah has said that happiness is having something to look forward to.

Road trips have always settled more issues for me than anything. It's like the road and new places, and familiar places releases some kind of exhale.

Liz - Sorry your friend doesn't get it!

I am having a horrible day. Went to MIL's house last night, enough said. Do you ever wish you could just scream at someone to shut up? I wouldn't of course, Im too much of a Lady for that

Blah.

Blah blah blah for you. I will be your comrade. I have a question for you Kelly and it's strictly curiousity. Has this situation become worse or was it there when you were dating. Is your husband good at making sure you are protected. Come first.

My niece, who has now changed her honeymoon choice again, is going to suffer the same fate as you. And I always tell them without putting down anyone to both of them it's so important that your core family comes first.

Liz, I hope she doesn't mind me saying this, has a king of a husband because she's said that he always sees her as the priority regarding family issues.

Please don't misunderstand my words. Everyone has a big family to love fully. I just believe in focusing first on core.

Liz, sorry your friend was unnecessarily mean.

For the record, I never said that you shouldn't exercise. Y'all have known me long enough to know that I obviously value it. I just said that I don't count it as a license to eat more.

As to the rest of it, I am going to say word to Liz and move on.


Cranky, tired today. It is miserable, foggy, gloomy, and rainy here. So much for sunny days... I feel like it has been doing nothing but raining for MONTHS now. Bleah.

Well I will move on after this. A really annoying part of my personality. Oh well.

I just want to state I never ever thought you said that Kat. Not at all.

Cause I was actually talking about exercise (and your exercise thoughts) not just being calories out, furnace too - merely adding it in , cause otherwise if that didn't exist, not just the calories burned during the exercise, I'd be huge.

An an aside I thought of your increasing push up strength while I was typing.

Sorry it's gloomy. Temps?

Steph - good luck with the rash... Not sure what it could be, but shingles can get that way. Either way - oozing blistes = ew....

Oh Lord do not say that word in my presence.

I'm sending good thoughts. I had a doozy of a case of shingles. Rocked and moaned. Well that sounds interesting.

While I was researching a woman said "I have five children. Shingles or childbirth. I'll choose childbirth"

Steph - shingles is like night and day if you get to the doctor within 48 hours for meds to contain it. I of course thought my bra was irritating me or I did one too many push ups (irration and strain in the muscles surrounding). And then I actually found my brain - since shingles is only on one side.Stops at the backbone I still get feelings across my breast side and back when I'm stressed.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Total vent here -

a couple of months ago a friend asked me for the name of my dermo. I forgot to send it, what with the other things in my life. So last night as I was looking up the address, I sent it to her. I get an email this morning basically admonishing me, saying she couldn't wait that long and moved on.

Liz - ok. Totally blows. GRACE is a big gift. I give it to many people, but not enough to my daughters.

Steph - I had a horrible reaction to poison ivy. I had to go to the emergency room for a shot it got so bad. It was blistered and oozing. You have been working in the yard alot lately.

Paula - darn - I had something to say to you. I'm going to have to go back.

EriKa - how was the gyno appointment? Did you schedule one in 6.5years?

I liked the whole debate yesterday. Liz - your opinion wasn't unpopular. Keep you and your ball right here. I think it's good for all of us to read it ALL. It makes you think.

Paula - this isn't what I wanted to say, but about you feeling "off". I am scared for you. You need to push through. You are not far enough away to pick it right back up. It's like a road trip, (LisaV there you go). You are traveling to Vero beach and you have stopped in the "store that must not be named" parking lot to sleep. To get to Vero you have to get back on the road. You haven't traveled out of your way for 2 weeks now and Vero is thousands of miles away. You were JUST on the road yesterday. Even if you are tired tonight. Even if shopping sounds better. GET BACK ON! Once you get too far down the wrong road, you're screwed. I am speaking from the frozen tundra to you.

 

[lisaviolet]

Liz - ok. Totally blows. GRACE is a big gift. I give it to many people, but not enough to my daughters.

Steph - I had a horrible reaction to poison ivy. I had to go to the emergency room for a shot it got so bad. It was blistered and oozing. You have been working in the yard alot lately.

Paula - darn - I had something to say to you. I'm going to have to go back.

EriKa - how was the gyno appointment? Did you schedule one in 6.5years?

I liked the whole debate yesterday. Liz - your opinion wasn't unpopular. Keep you and your ball right here. I think it's good for all of us to read it ALL. It makes you think.

Paula - this isn't what I wanted to say, but about you feeling "off". I am scared for you. You need to push through. You are not far enough away to pick it right back up. It's like a road trip, (LisaV there you go). You are traveling to Vero beach and you have stopped in the "store that must not be named" parking lot to sleep. To get to Vero you have to get back on the road. You haven't traveled out of your way for 2 weeks now and Vero is thousands of miles away. You were JUST on the road yesterday. Even if you are tired tonight. Even if shopping sounds better. GET BACK ON! Once you get too far down the wrong road, you're screwed. I am speaking from the frozen tundra to you.

Is it bad that I bought Nine west $15 jeans in the store who must not be named big cousin store? I guess it is but they are so hot (did I just say that? ) and it's lovely to have jeans that fit!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No saggy bums.

I loved that Lyz. Loved it.

While I have my cutie. Cutie!!! Jackie Warner on Oprah. Has Workout started down there?

 

[lisaviolet]

People I need TR players. Come on in. Guess my next part. Entertain me.

Savannah - was supposed to be driving to that store's parking lot to sleep in my cross filled WV but didn't. (BTW did sleep there the next night and went below freezing and froze my a$$ off. Was that my punishment? )

Had absolute joy and happiness in an act of absolute spontaneity. Any guesses what we did instead? Guesses? I don't think it's hard with geography.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Blah blah blah for you. I will be your comrade. I have a question for you Kelly and it's strictly curiousity. Has this situation become worse or was it there when you were dating. Is your husband good at making sure you are protected. Come first.

My niece, who has now changed her honeymoon choice again, is going to suffer the same fate as you. And I always tell them without putting down anyone to both of them it's so important that your core family comes first.

Liz, I hope she doesn't mind me saying this, has a king of a husband because she's said that he always sees her as the priority regarding family issues.

Please don't misunderstand my words. Everyone has a big family to love fully. I just believe in focusing first on core.

It has become worse since we got married, not sure why really. He is fabulous at making sure Im protected. He has now heard the things she says for himself (When she used to say things just to me I didn't repeat them to DH, because its him mum kwim?).

I do come first with him, and for that I am so thankful. He has a good relationship with his mum in general, but she knows he wont stand for any of her rubbish any more.
Don't get me wrong, I do like MIL and when she is good she is very good, but sometimes the things she says are just hurtful.

Oh well, I just suck it up!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

People I need TR players. Come on in. Guess my next part. Entertain me.

Savannah - was supposed to be driving to that store's parking lot to sleep in my cross filled WV but didn't. (BTW did sleep there the next night and went below freezing and froze my a$$ off. Was that my punishment? )

Had absolute joy and happiness in an act of absolute spontaneity. Any guesses what we did instead? Guesses? I don't think it's hard with geography.

Well if you were in Savannah, I hope to holy heck to went to Paula Deens Restaurant and had ho cakes with Bobby and Jamie!

I don't know if Jackie is on. I need to pay more attention to Bravo, or I'm gonna miss Work Out AND Project Runway. I love WO. Have we talked about how Jackie is from Dayton Ohio? 1.5 hours away from me!

Kelly - tell us what happened last night between you and you mil. That way we can gnash our teeth and rail against her.