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

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Yup - I did mean them to be that way. When dad gets grumpy and argumentative it means he is healing. He hates pain so his being frumpy is normal. The next stage for him is to start joking with everyone, but he has to get through the pain first. I spent a few hours with him last night and he is getting there. It is just going to take a while.

Erika - Wowza is right. That is a lot to deal with in short period of time. No wonder you have been a little 'in your head' lately. Jeff will be awesome in his new job. The guy simply doesn't know how to fail right? Kelly - sending prayers to that little angel. Hopefully, the diagnostics will go quickly. Mind that hip flexor! No reinjuring yourself - mkay? And I so want camp photos...

I have to keep this short since it has been a crazy day so far. In a nut shell, made it to the gym and Jesse was merciful given my physical state. The workout felt good, but definitely not one of his killer workouts. I was totally sweating my butt off, but that is probably more from the remnants of this bug than anything else. I am looking forward to tomorrow's workout though. Didn't make it to JC since I spent most of the night with my dad. I am not stressing about it though. I weighed in at home and am up a pound or so from Monday, but that was to be expected once you start eating and hydrating again. Again, not stressing about it until I start creeping towards the five pound mark then I will stress.

We did get some upsetting news about my gram yesterday. I guess she is starting to shut down a bit (doesn't want to eat, etc.). My mom is taking this really hard (it is her mom) and that is really hard for me to watch because I don't know what to do to help. I can't even go to the nursing home right now for fear that I'll pass whatever I just got over to someone there so I can't even go visit. Ugh... Sorry to dump this on you guys, but I am not sure what else to do with it at this point...

So that is what is going on here. Who knew that building a computer room would be the diversion and not the focus? Need to get back to my diversion for a few hours and get caught up.

Hope you all are well!
Paula

Awesome to hear that your dad is well on the road to recovery. I'm sorry about your gram.

Gotta run guys, might be able to pop back in during my lunch.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Word yourself. Did I not tell you to get your butt back on here more regularly and entertain me. What's wrong with you? And no smilies on that.

Do I have to send you some Canadian chocolate?

Welllll, I do like Chocolate. I dunno. Just don't have much to say right now. Not being very supportive, but just don't have it in me. I'm not depressed. Just no fire. I'm reading.

Is is wrong for me to say congratulations to him.

Yes!

She will come the day we leave for Nashville so she can deep clean uninterrupted then and I get to come back to a completely clean house!!

Priceless.

So many questions that I want to ask, but not quite ready yet. I'm not holding hard feelings, but I'm curious more than anything.

Well git to asking girly. I gotto know these things. Do you know I grill everyone? Everyone. No one is immune.

 

[lisaviolet]

I don't need for you to be supportive. I don't need for you to have much to say. I just need to see DisneyWorldDelight as the last poster when I log on.

I see it and think "yeah, yeah, yeah"

But you need to look after yourself for sure - as I mourn my loss.

 

[lisaviolet]

Liz - Are you seeing State of Play tomorrow?

I adore Rachel McAdams.

I adore. Jean is obsessed. Like would stalk if she had the time. Yesterday, Rachel was saying that she doesn't drive and bikes and regularly rides the streetcars here. I'm like "oh Jean - guess who has the best chance of seeing her? - and it's not you!"

 

[lisaviolet]

I've been avoiding too much deep conversation with them ~ it's friendly 'hey how are you?' kinda stuff right now. I don't want to jump in and think that everything is hunky dory. Make sense? It's a ton for me to process, lots of bad memories. I have 25 years of wondering what I did to make them stop wanting to see or talk with me. So many questions that I want to ask, but not quite ready yet. I'm not holding hard feelings, but I'm curious more than anything.

Curiousity will get you every time.

Feeling better this morning. Amazing what sleep can do huh?


...

Yep. Adore sleep.

I know, for real! We need our Lyz. Yum, Canadian chocolate!

You know I don't even know what Canadian chocolate is anymore. I'm thinking Smarties, Coffee Crisp and Aero. Do you have any of those?

Mike is on a "I'm fat and you're not" kick lately. OMG...I seriously do not have time for this. :

This killed me Lisa You have such a way with words.

 

[Ronda93]

Hi Ronda. So are you and Sue competitive with each other?

Luckily no. We both need to get fitter. This is to improve our chances of growing really old together. It helps that right now we're both S-L-O-W, but we're both comfortable saying, "I can't do that".

Ronda

 

[amykab]

Hi all!

I've pretty much been keeping up the past couple days, just not finding anytime to post! So some of these comments may be a little late, but I still wanted to make them.

Erika--Just sending lot of good thoughts and prayers for everything you have going on! Wow!

Paula--Glad to hear your Dad is doing well. So sorry to hear about your Gram. And glad to hear you are finally feeling better.

LisaPR--It sounds like you are already to go!!! You will rock the marathon!!

LisaZ-DH is the same way about losing weight. Grr. Although we are both currently on track together and I am beating him in the pounds lost department together!!

Nancy-Have an awesome vacay and be sure to rest!!! I think the Wii fit would be fun for a family as a whole. It scores everything and posts like the top 10 scores for each event so it good for a little healthy competition!

Ronda- sounds like you are doing great with the running? Have you thought about 1/2 marathon plans yet? not that you need to be doing one yet, I am just being nosy!

LisaV-- GO PACK!!!! Right now.

Steph-Kat-Lyz-Liz-Amiee

All challenge stuff is going well, I will post an update monday since I forgot this week. Eating, exercise, hydrating is all on track.

Took little D to a splash/spray park this morning. She usually loves water but was less than thrilled today. I think she was somewhat afraid of the spraying water, and it was a little cold. Lots of moms and kids there, so it was a bit overwhelming in that respect too. Beautiful day though.

Hope everyone is having a good thursday!

 

[HockeyKat]

I am with Lyz and Amy... I read, but just don't always have the time to post, or I start one and work takes me away from it until it is no longer relevant.

Just wanted to say, that I am currently at my lowest 2009 weight (as of this AM). It isn't a great number, but I will take what I can get...

 

[lisaviolet]

I don't need for you to be supportive. I don't need for you to have much to say. I just need to see DisneyWorldDelight as the last poster when I log on.

I see it and think "yeah, yeah, yeah"

But you need to look after yourself for sure - as I mourn my loss.

Just want to make sure that everyone knows this is all a joke.

Just jiving with her.

I do miss you though.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi all!

I've pretty much been keeping up the past couple days, just not finding anytime to post! So some of these comments may be a little late, but I still wanted to make them.

Erika--Just sending lot of good thoughts and prayers for everything you have going on! Wow!

Paula--Glad to hear your Dad is doing well. So sorry to hear about your Gram. And glad to hear you are finally feeling better.

LisaPR--It sounds like you are already to go!!! You will rock the marathon!!

LisaZ-DH is the same way about losing weight. Grr. Although we are both currently on track together and I am beating him in the pounds lost department together!!

Nancy-Have an awesome vacay and be sure to rest!!! I think the Wii fit would be fun for a family as a whole. It scores everything and posts like the top 10 scores for each event so it good for a little healthy competition!

Ronda- sounds like you are doing great with the running? Have you thought about 1/2 marathon plans yet? not that you need to be doing one yet, I am just being nosy!

LisaV-- GO PACK!!!! Right now.

Steph-Kat-Lyz-Liz-Amiee

All challenge stuff is going well, I will post an update monday since I forgot this week. Eating, exercise, hydrating is all on track.

Took little D to a splash/spray park this morning. She usually loves water but was less than thrilled today. I think she was somewhat afraid of the spraying water, and it was a little cold. Lots of moms and kids there, so it was a bit overwhelming in that respect too. Beautiful day though.

Hope everyone is having a good thursday!

Hi Amy. Don't make me. I'm at home today and I just don't feel like it. Sighing.

Just wanted to say, that I am currently at my lowest 2009 weight (as of this AM). It isn't a great number, but I will take what I can get...

That's fantastic Kat. Congratulations.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

However, we have to change things in this world. And in essence you are sort of putting down your body type. And I don't like it at all. I know I'm going to hear blah blah blah I'm not doing that. But you are. You are.

You know what I love Lisa? That we can have discussions like this and no one gets offended!

Yes. It's true. I am going to say "but that's not how we approach it". Because we don't. I am always about what is wise and what is healthy. She, like me, makes healthy food choices typically, just too many of them! I get that. But unlike anyone else in the house, she gets no regular physical activity (except gym class in school.) That is NOT a healthy choice.

And while I'm not going to say "hey fatty. Get off your lazy butt and do something, would ya?" I honestly don't think I'd be doing her any favors at all by condoning stagnancy.

As Americans, we have become an extremely unhealthy society. "Overweight" is now "normal". Obese has become the new "chubby". And it's all been in the name of "self esteem". Don't hurt the kids feelings - you'll scar them for life. But what is worse? A parent who says nothing and lets their child head down a road that may well lead to a life of unhappiness & unhealthiness because of being overweight? Or a parent who honestly, yet gently, tells their kid the truth - that they are treading on a slippery slope and they need to be aware of the long range effects their daily choices have on their life?

I have no easy answer. If I say something, I'm mean. If I don't say anything, I don't care enough to stop it before it happens. Lose/Lose for me.

I am sure there were others I wanted to say something too but I am slowly but surely losing my mind.



I did my grocery shopping yesterday and since the cleaning lady chose physical therapy over me on Tuesday,

The NERVE of some people <sheesh> doesn't she know you are training for a marathon? You don't have time for housework right now

The chiro visit went well. He adjusted me head to toe, literally.

All tuned up and ready for the home stretch!

Nancy - I am thinking of you this morning. Good luck with the calipers.

It was as expected. I'm not in a *bad* place really, just not exactly where I want to be. Definitely gives me something to focus on when I get back from my vacation. I think after all that rest, my body will be ready to work again!

I'm not holding hard feelings, but I'm curious more than anything.

Luckily no. We both need to get fitter. This is to improve our chances of growing really old together. It helps that right now we're both S-L-O-W, but we're both comfortable saying, "I can't do that".

I so love that you are doing this together.

Just wanted to say, that I am currently at my lowest 2009 weight (as of this AM). It isn't a great number, but I will take what I can get...

Good job, Kat. Are you feeling like you are "on" right now?

I was waaaayyy off, back at Christmas time. Then I was totally "on". Now I'm hovering somewhere inbetween. Need to refocus my energy!

 

[HockeyKat]

Good job, Kat. Are you feeling like you are "on" right now?

I was waaaayyy off, back at Christmas time. Then I was totally "on". Now I'm hovering somewhere inbetween. Need to refocus my energy!

I am, today, this week so far. Next week, no telling. Next weekend, unlikely. It is a very tentative "on" which is why it really hasn't come up...

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I go on and off faster than a light switch.

I'm a dress on prom night.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm a dress on prom night.

 

[lisaviolet]

You know what I love Lisa? That we can have discussions like this and no one gets offended!

Yes. It's true. I am going to say "but that's not how we approach it". Because we don't. I am always about what is wise and what is healthy. She, like me, makes healthy food choices typically, just too many of them! I get that. But unlike anyone else in the house, she gets no regular physical activity (except gym class in school.) That is NOT a healthy choice.

And while I'm not going to say "hey fatty. Get off your lazy butt and do something, would ya?" I honestly don't think I'd be doing her any favors at all by condoning stagnancy.

As Americans, we have become an extremely unhealthy society. "Overweight" is now "normal". Obese has become the new "chubby". And it's all been in the name of "self esteem". Don't hurt the kids feelings - you'll scar them for life. But what is worse? A parent who says nothing and lets their child head down a road that may well lead to a life of unhappiness & unhealthiness because of being overweight? Or a parent who honestly, yet gently, tells their kid the truth - that they are treading on a slippery slope and they need to be aware of the long range effects their daily choices have on their life?

I have no easy answer. If I say something, I'm mean. If I don't say anything, I don't care enough to stop it before it happens. Lose/Lose for me.



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Nancy, are you ready? I 100% agree with what you are saying. I clouded the issue with the words "let's celebrate Becca's body type". My apologies for not better explaining what I was trying to say.

The issue I had wasn't about what you're lovingly doing for Becca. Nothing. Addressing it. Talking. Nothing there. I think it's wonderful that you're being proactive with her health.

The issue I had was some small line/feeling that came across that your own body type is not the wanted at all. That part. For me reading it felt like Erika and yourself would change their body type if you could. . Like "oh she has MY body type". It's not the proactive health stuff - it's the very subtle slamming of your own body type. That I want to change for us all.

Here comes an aside about our society -

And I'm all for hurting the kids feelings Nancy. I hate this new society so save the kid's feelings - don't rock the boat. So flippin' child centric. Unfortunately, I'm not a mother. BUt I always say I would be one mean mother. And have no issue wth that fact.

 

[lisaviolet]

I go on and off faster than a light switch.

I'm a dress on prom night.

______________________________________________________________________

Nancy!

EDIT: Found the testing. As expected means none of our business?

When are you leaving? Tomorrow?

 

[lisaviolet]

Liz - movies this weekend?

How is your mom doing?

 

[lisaviolet]

Kat or anyone else - please teach me how to copy an address line on this brand new Internet Explorer page. Every single time I highlight it disappears when I go to copy.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I don't need for you to be supportive.

Now you're just treating me like a play thing.

It scores everything and posts like the top 10 scores for each event so it good for a little healthy competition!

Well, that's all she needed. Competition.

 

[lisaviolet]

Now you're just treating me like a play thing.

OMG.

I have never laughed so hard in my entire life. See that's what I'm talking about.

Hey cutie - guess whose birthday is tomorrow? Do you know?