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

[3DisneyKids]

WAKE UP!

I was supposed to go away this week-end, as per usual, but stayed home and had Jeff go up without me and the kids.

Catching up....

 

[AKASnowWhite]

almost all packed up and ready to go.

posting my challenge results for the week.

Tracking - 5/5 this last week. Ugly at times, but accounted for.

Water - good. It has truly become a habit now.

Exercise - ha. Well. I did a bit more yesterday than I probably should have, but the competitive part of me knew exactly what I needed to get to my "magic number" So. I'm exactly 1800/1800 . Completed.


have a great week everyone. I'm hoping to be able to check in now and then during the week - but if not, take care, be good to yourselves and I'll see you next weekend!

 

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He totally unplugs on vaca. Seth, however, seems to be planning on taking his laptop. Has to be able to FB with his GF I think . Who knows. But we might have computer access anyway - we're staying Club/Concierge level.




I'm not bothered by it. Not thrilled, but not upset. It is pretty much where I figured I was.




I'm sorry. Was that ENGLISH? Pig Latin? Jibberish? What the he!! were you trying to say?



OMG. How do you go from "blood clot in the lung" to "pulled muscle"? Seriously. Does her Dr. ALWAYS press the panic button? I mean - I'm sure she is totally relieved. That's a HUGE difference. But come on! That is just two extremes!







I'm so close to being ready for my vacation. A few details to wrap up in the a.m. (ummm... like the actual PACKING part ) We head out for the airport around noon.

oh - I'll post my results for the week tomorrow so that I can get them counted....

She had nearly died from bloodclots last year, so she was panicing. Well, terrified is more like it. She had the CAT scan and it was clear. Her GP referred her to the specialist to make sure. All is good for now. But guess what? During all of this, she only asked to switch her 1/2 day (which we gladly did). She showed up on time no matter what ~ says alot about this kid. The way I am burning through employees, I need to clone her.

My employee count is now down to 19 from 25 just 2 weeks ago. Most of them simply because of attendance (and we aren't slave drivers about it either). I'm working on getting rid of another one ~ pulling a 200 + page phone report on her. She likes to take her hour lunch and then not log back in until 20-40 mins later.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Amiee, I am so glad it looks okay for your employee. Sooo scary!!!

Erika! Taking the weekend to yourself??? I am SO impressed.

Hey, I'm going to Boston tomorrow. Did you know that? I'll be there until Wed morning. You should dash down and see me!

Nancy, have a super great trip!!!


I decided that I was on vacation last week. So now I'm home, and I'm back on. There you go.


Yard work today. I am hacking up the bushes. I'm a pruner. Nick will turn around and half will be gone. Lunch break now, and my hands are shaking from the electric trimmer I've been using non-stop for an hour!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey babes! I sort of have the week-end off. J is out of town for a couple of days. We were all going to go, but I decided I needed to stay here instead. So he is away and I am home with the kids. Yes, I consider this to be a week-end to myself.

Ronda--Kelly is my youngest (6) and has been in renal failure since age 2. Many surgeries and procedures, etc. And she is now down to one kidney, having had the other one removed in 2007. She was in remission for 18 months, and then came out of remission on Christmas Eve. She is doing fairly well, though. Thanks for asking.

Nancy--I know you are already gone, but have a great time! Hope you can check in at least once. And I think your body fat is GREAT. It is right about where I am as well, though I haven't been tested in about a year. But like you, I just sort of know where I am.

Paula--you SO need this week-end! Hope it is going well. We will want a full TR when you get back. Glad to hear that Dad is on the mend.

Liz--don't take it out on the shrubbery. They mean no harm.

LisaPR--I want to hear more about Mike and running. What is he doing? How much does he need to lose? And what about you? Did you get your last LR in before the marathon? Nervous? Excited? Feeling ready?

Lyz--I am with LisaV on this. Just need more Lyz.

LisaV--I have a lot to say about the comments (re: Nancy and I not liking our body types in perhaps imparting that to our respective daughters). Actually, that is pretty accurate. I DO hate my body type. I just don't feel comfortable--even when at a goal weight. I feel out of proportion, I guess. I don't think it has anything to do with societal norms either. I think it is just me. Issues and all of that. And I try like hell not to pass it on to Cam. I have always told her--since infancy--how beautiful she is (well, she IS! ). And when she was a toddler and pre-schooler and I would bathe her or whatever, I made sure to say things like "I love your tummy!" And "I love....fill in the blank" so that she thinks positively about her body.

Like Nancy, it is such a hard line to walk. On the one hand you don't dare say anything for fear of self-esteem issues and future eating disorders. On the other hand, it is also not right to be complacent and let her get unhealthy. And we NEVER say words like "thin" or "skinny." Only "healthy."

I will be on and off all night. Finally!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi Gang!

I so took it out on the shrubbery! I am just exhausted. Yard work, errands, etc. I have to pack tonight so we can leave early for Boston, back on Wed. It was 80 here today and heading to Boston it will be cold and rainy. So not looking forward to that! My house is a disaster, and I need to at least pick it up before we leave. Although I might just focus on packing and leave it until Wed. Wed will be HELL as we get back and I immediately start getting ready for KAT!!!!

YES! Kat come next week!

Small price to pay, right?

We will be seeing Rob and Richelle in Boston and our friend Courtney. We all have GA tickets for Bruce, so this will be the first time Nick and I see him in the pit. Should be very very cool. Getting up at 5am to get wristbands so we can be right up front.

Last week, Emily was off and so was I. This week, ON. I'm in a size 14 and so not happy about that. That's two sizes up from pre-Thanksgiving holidays, BTW. I'm going to go weigh in tomorrow, before my trip, and start it out right.

Oh, and the 14 is ONLY in my a$$. Top? Medium. Dress? 10 still works. Skirt, yeah, 10 is fine. Jeans? Oh, no, they know where it is. A$$ and thighs. I'm like a freaking fertility goddess statue.

I'm torn about C25K. Do I start me week tomorrow? Monday? How do I fit in the three days while traveling? Oy to the vey. Too many details to figure out.

So, gang, what's new?

 

[lisaviolet]

LisaV--I have a lot to say about the comments (re: Nancy and I not liking our body types in perhaps imparting that to our respective daughters). Actually, that is pretty accurate. I DO hate my body type. I just don't feel comfortable--even when at a goal weight. I feel out of proportion, I guess. I don't think it has anything to do with societal norms either. I think it is just me. Issues and all of that. And I try like hell not to pass it on to Cam. I have always told her--since infancy--how beautiful she is (well, she IS! ). And when she was a toddler and pre-schooler and I would bathe her or whatever, I made sure to say things like "I love your tummy!" And "I love....fill in the blank" so that she thinks positively about her body.

Like Nancy, it is such a hard line to walk. On the one hand you don't dare say anything for fear of self-esteem issues and future eating disorders. On the other hand, it is also not right to be complacent and let her get unhealthy. And we NEVER say words like "thin" or "skinny." Only "healthy."

I will be on and off all night. Finally!

Erika - please know that I know 100% that neither of you do anything but love your daughters and give them the best chance in the world.

I'm just sad Erika. I was just looking at your Disney pics this week and I just think you look so fantastic. So fantastic. I don't know what the answers are. I'm better. So that's a plus. I'm still longing at times but better. That I actually look for meat on skinny girls or feel more comfortable in general. I just think this is a girl thing - guys just seem to understand all this more. I know guys have their thing too - like they don't want skinny legs - on themselves I mean. I just think that they understand that certain women are meant to be a certain way.

And I also want to be clear that I think skinny girls - who naturally have a lean body type and are supposed to be skinny are beautiful. It's all about where you're supposed to be for me.

By the way - that pic where the three of them are doing the funny faces should be blown up. It's so precious. (Your kids at Disney - I don't want to edit. I have a word eater going on)


Is your mom still training?

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi Gang!

I so took it out on the shrubbery! I am just exhausted. Yard work, errands, etc. I have to pack tonight so we can leave early for Boston, back on Wed. It was 80 here today and heading to Boston it will be cold and rainy. So not looking forward to that! My house is a disaster, and I need to at least pick it up before we leave. Although I might just focus on packing and leave it until Wed. Wed will be HELL as we get back and I immediately start getting ready for KAT!!!!

YES! Kat come next week!

Small price to pay, right?

We will be seeing Rob and Richelle in Boston and our friend Courtney. We all have GA tickets for Bruce, so this will be the first time Nick and I see him in the pit. Should be very very cool. Getting up at 5am to get wristbands so we can be right up front.

Last week, Emily was off and so was I. This week, ON. I'm in a size 14 and so not happy about that. That's two sizes up from pre-Thanksgiving holidays, BTW. I'm going to go weigh in tomorrow, before my trip, and start it out right.

Oh, and the 14 is ONLY in my a$$. Top? Medium. Dress? 10 still works. Skirt, yeah, 10 is fine. Jeans? Oh, no, they know where it is. A$$ and thighs. I'm like a freaking fertility goddess statue.

I'm torn about C25K. Do I start me week tomorrow? Monday? How do I fit in the three days while traveling? Oy to the vey. Too many details to figure out.

So, gang, what's new?

God if you could only make me pregnant fertility goddess. No, I'm not trying. Just quite the night that's all. Just sad.

Have fun Liz. So envious. Adore Boston.

You so don't look like a 14.

Do you have Jillian's 30 day Shred? It's great for travelling.

Then there is always the stairs.....

But I should shut the eff up because you were asking about C25K not about exercising in general.

Don't mind me I'm just off.

 

[lisaviolet]

So he is away and I am home with the kids. Yes, I consider this to be a week-end to myself.

!

 

[3DisneyKids]

LIZ--you know that I am just over an hour away from Boston, right? And that I can come play? And that I will totally invite myself if you don't?

LisaV--thanks. And that pic of the kids is taken in the cue for HM...and they are practicing their "scared looks." Yes, I have it framed.

 

[3DisneyKids]

It's great for travelling.

Then there is always the stairs.....

YES! The STAIRS! You can always run the stairs while on vacation! Do we need to remind people why this is funny??

 

[lisaviolet]

Hey all - was a long holiday, long few weeks. I've been in a terrible mood and been super busy so I kinda disappeared for a bit.

Haven't read in a few days, have to catch up, but i wanted to let ppl know that i was still hovering in existance somewhere!

Hope to catch up this weekend as I'm home alone all weekend.... off to read!

Hi Stacey! 70s today?

I have an update on the girl at work who had bloodclots in her lung. Her CT scan came back normal, so they think she might have a pulled muscle in her chest. I'm taking that as good news.

Good to hear Amiee.

Amiee - what's up with the mechanic? Slowed down?

itsn't it awesome! I so love my imac!
sorry drunken post! BUT I LOVE MY IMAC! it's os awesome!

At least someone has a life.

Oh Steph? Did a party go from Friday night into Saturday?

 

[SeptemberGirl]

God if you could only make me pregnant fertility goddess. No, I'm not trying. Just quite the night that's all. Just sad.

Have fun Liz. So envious. Adore Boston.

You so don't look like a 14.

Do you have Jillian's 30 day Shred? It's great for travelling.

Then there is always the stairs.....

But I should shut the eff up because you were asking about C25K not about exercising in general.

Don't mind me I'm just off.

You know I love how you jump in like that. Love, love, love it. Good ideas!!!

Oh, but you haven't seen any post-Christmas pics of me! My a$$ is sooo a 14. God Bless those thighs and a$$. Just wish God would take em away!

LIZ--you know that I am just over an hour away from Boston, right? And that I can come play? And that I will totally invite myself if you don't?

Babe, I DID invite you! Via email! Member?

YES! The STAIRS! You can always run the stairs while on vacation! Do we need to remind people why this is funny??

It's HI LAR IOuS!!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

I need IM time people. Don't be scared I have no big closet to unload. Since I've gone through and back and unpacked and cleaned already.

I just need to laugh.

 

[adsrtw]

Hi Stacey! 70s today?



Good to hear Amiee.

Amiee - what's up with the mechanic? Slowed down?



At least someone has a life.

Oh Steph? Did a party go from Friday night into Saturday?

I see him at least once a week and we talk alot (ok well, text and im). Not officially dating, but not just friends either.

 

[3DisneyKids]

No, I don't remember at all. But then again, that is not unusual for me these days.

Details? Any time we can connect?

 

[amykab]

HEY EVERYONE!!

Totally buzzed here. OMG. DH was so nice to bring my laptop outside so I could get online!

Liz--have fun in Boston. So jealous.

Erika--It sounds like it was a good thing for you to stay home this weekend??

LisaV-apparently my DH wants to move to Canada. I am wondering what logistics that would involve?

A good day here. Finally got my medal from my march 1/2. Visited whole foods for the first time and found shiratake noodles!! Came home and went for a swim and had some drinks!!!

Cheers Everyone!!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hey ladies. Busy weekend here. Softball practice has started and the 4H Hogs are in.

Amy - you're cracking me up.

EriKa - yaay to the weekend plans. Hope your getting caught up with life.

Liz - sounds like a fun trip. Sorry about your @$$. That sucks. At least Kat is coming. How fun.

LisaV - - and thanks for keeping the thread up and running.

Kelly will be home tomorrow.

Let me introduce you to:

Joe Perry & Steven Tyler: (4 months old, 58lbs)

 

[adsrtw]

How sweet! Which one is Joe? He's my favorite ~ yummy for an old guy.

 

[HockeyKat]

Hi Gang!

I so took it out on the shrubbery! I am just exhausted. Yard work, errands, etc. I have to pack tonight so we can leave early for Boston, back on Wed. It was 80 here today and heading to Boston it will be cold and rainy. So not looking forward to that! My house is a disaster, and I need to at least pick it up before we leave. Although I might just focus on packing and leave it until Wed. Wed will be HELL as we get back and I immediately start getting ready for KAT!!!!

YES! Kat come next week!

Small price to pay, right?

We will be seeing Rob and Richelle in Boston and our friend Courtney. We all have GA tickets for Bruce, so this will be the first time Nick and I see him in the pit. Should be very very cool. Getting up at 5am to get wristbands so we can be right up front.

Last week, Emily was off and so was I. This week, ON. I'm in a size 14 and so not happy about that. That's two sizes up from pre-Thanksgiving holidays, BTW. I'm going to go weigh in tomorrow, before my trip, and start it out right.

Oh, and the 14 is ONLY in my a$$. Top? Medium. Dress? 10 still works. Skirt, yeah, 10 is fine. Jeans? Oh, no, they know where it is. A$$ and thighs. I'm like a freaking fertility goddess statue.

I'm torn about C25K. Do I start me week tomorrow? Monday? How do I fit in the three days while traveling? Oy to the vey. Too many details to figure out.

So, gang, what's new?

Days. Days!! I am excited. Sorry that I am crashing your house right after a trip, though...

I am a 14. But I was a 14 in December, too. I am a 14 in everything, skirts, shorts, pants, jeans. My weight gain is proportional, except that belly and arms get more usually.

I did week 3 of c25k and then nothing else (well, hockey and kickboxing, but no running). Might do week 3 again this week? Might not, too. Wogging, right?


Parents are here and we spent the day frantically outlet shopping so I am wiped. Bought some cute stuff and didn't spend too much, so good day.


I have more to say and no energy to say it...