In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate... Vol. 6: Goddesses just want to have fun

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Thats Crazy!

No kidding. And the story only gets better. The repair guy came out today for the fridge -- $400 and they will fix it when the part comes in. Hopefully this week!!! So having lived out of my cooler for the past few days, I am hoping this part gets in pretty darn soon. You don't appreciate refrigeration properly until you don't have it...

To make life even better, we noticed last night the air conditioner wasn't blowing cold air, so my husband decided to get someone out to look at that today as well. Well.....long and short is that the air conditioner is toast. The zap in the power may have affected it, but basically it's a 20 year old machine and needs to be replaced. Hubby will be spending tomorrow working from home while they install our new spiffy $7K unit. Granted we will be getting rebates and tax credits against this, but even so.....not our best week, appliance-wise.

I will probably lose a great deal of weight when we're all eating cat food.....

 

[amykab]

Hey people, I'm back!

Vacation was good. Super busy though, and I think I may need a few days to recover.

My 8 mile race was freaking fantastic. I will post a report and pics since it is about the most scenic race I've done so far. (Other than disney. Nothing compares to running through the theme parks)

Loved the weather. I am totally recharged for the rest of the Florida summer.

I probably ate my weight in vermont cheddar cheese, bread from the farmers market and vermont pepperoni, but it was so so good. not to mention all the wine I had.

I am starting to catch up on the thread and will be back later.

 

[FosterChild]

Hi everyone! I'm late to this party, but this seems to be a good time to start.

I've been lurking around these boards for months now, and it is such a fun place to be, I thought I'd finally become visible.

I started gaining weight about 20 years ago, yo-yo'ed up and down, but have basically been at a very unhealthy size for far too long. Advancing age (read baby-boomer) brings a new ache or pain every day all exacerbated from carrying myself around.

Tales of the first Podcast cruise had me wishing I had been there. When the Podcast Crew announced the cruise in 2010 I had to be part of it, so I booked a cabin.

I'm using the cruise as my carrot. 501 days to be fit for travelling. I think that's do-able. I have been a part of Weight Watchers Online for some time, but now I'm actually going to use it! My first endeavor was to put down the sugary drinks. It's a start.

501 days to become ... a goddess! (Yikes!)

Thanks everyone for the inspiration.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Oopsie, I'm sorry if I said something that was out of line for this board! I'm not sure what it was, but I'm sorry!

No worries. I know I was abrupt. It was only because I didn't have enough time to write a proper post, so I am sorry it came out wrong.

It's just that we have had the vegetarian debate on this thread more than once. Obviously, it is a very personal choice, and many people believe that it really isn't as healthy as eating (quality) meats and a greater variety of foods. Basically, I am trying to prevent that debate from happening again as some feisty words were said (this was ages ago, so I don't think those folks post here in anymore, but still...).

I see that you are a brand-spankin-new vegan (or maybe just experimenting with it right now?) and I know what an exciting time that is! Your body feels SO great once you get all of the crap and chemicals out of it, that you want to just share it with everyone. I totally get that. But we try to keep a "to each her own" ideology around here.

I know I am not being too clear--sorry! Like I said, I just don't want to get into the carnivore meets vegan debate again. It nearly did me in last time!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi everyone! I'm late to this party, but this seems to be a good time to start.

I've been lurking around these boards for months now, and it is such a fun place to be, I thought I'd finally become visible.

I started gaining weight about 20 years ago, yo-yo'ed up and down, but have basically been at a very unhealthy size for far too long. Advancing age (read baby-boomer) brings a new ache or pain every day all exacerbated from carrying myself around.

Tales of the first Podcast cruise had me wishing I had been there. When the Podcast Crew announced the cruise in 2010 I had to be part of it, so I booked a cabin.

I'm using the cruise as my carrot. 501 days to be fit for travelling. I think that's do-able. I have been a part of Weight Watchers Online for some time, but now I'm actually going to use it! My first endeavor was to put down the sugary drinks. It's a start.

501 days to become ... a goddess! (Yikes!)

Thanks everyone for the inspiration.

SUSAN!~ HI! Welcome! If you are a podcaster, you know me! I was one of the winners of the first cruise and have been on the air a few times now and I was the alternate on the Muddy Buddy team in case one of the guys couldn't compete. There are a couple of other listeners here. Lyz (DisneyWorld Delight) and Amiee (adstrw). We listen like fiends! Liz (September Girl) and DizneyDawn listen once in a while, but aren't crazed like we are. (Just drink the kool-aid already!) We are currently booked on 2.0 as well, but not sure about it. Just booked on board so that we got the discount. I am not sure about a major trip that close to Christmas as that is already a crazy time for us.

Getting rid of the sugar drinks is an AWESOME start! Good for you!

OMG, the newbies! Um, have we been saying things recently that are causing all of you to come out of hiding???

 

[lisaviolet]

I can absolutely relate to this
I forgot to tell you Cathie - I loved your cake/candy pictures! I didn't look at them until I got home from work - I cant look at cake pictures at work, if I do I end up face down in the Tin O' Sin!



Good idea on the shoe choices, me and stillettos dont mix generally well never mind throwing grass into the mix
I have ordered a dress today...Im sure I can manage a photo or two!



How in the Heckers did I miss this??? Im busting out a happy dance for you too!



Thats Crazy!



DH fetched home the most amazing Brie Cheese, I cant get my face out of it

Loved how the heckers.

No kidding. And the story only gets better. The repair guy came out today for the fridge -- $400 and they will fix it when the part comes in. Hopefully this week!!! So having lived out of my cooler for the past few days, I am hoping this part gets in pretty darn soon. You don't appreciate refrigeration properly until you don't have it...

To make life even better, we noticed last night the air conditioner wasn't blowing cold air, so my husband decided to get someone out to look at that today as well. Well.....long and short is that the air conditioner is toast. The zap in the power may have affected it, but basically it's a 20 year old machine and needs to be replaced. Hubby will be spending tomorrow working from home while they install our new spiffy $7K unit. Granted we will be getting rebates and tax credits against this, but even so.....not our best week, appliance-wise.

I will probably lose a great deal of weight when we're all eating cat food.....

Oh the fridge. Sorry about that. And best of luck with it all. 7 000 on the AC - how big is your house? We are getting AC tomorrow too.

Yes, you're right Lisa about not knowing until you don't have it. I have been living out of a cooler for 11 days now. No fun. Fridge came today. Well, it really came a week ago but unfortunately it had some young, silly IKEA delivery boys attached to it. Long story - it's been on an adventure but now is here.

Hey people, I'm back!

Vacation was good. Super busy though, and I think I may need a few days to recover.

My 8 mile race was freaking fantastic. I will post a report and pics since it is about the most scenic race I've done so far. (Other than disney. Nothing compares to running through the theme parks)

Loved the weather. I am totally recharged for the rest of the Florida summer.

I probably ate my weight in vermont cheddar cheese, bread from the farmers market and vermont pepperoni, but it was so so good. not to mention all the wine I had.

I am starting to catch up on the thread and will be back later.

So happy to hear you.

Hi everyone! I'm late to this party, but this seems to be a good time to start.

I've been lurking around these boards for months now, and it is such a fun place to be, I thought I'd finally become visible.

I started gaining weight about 20 years ago, yo-yo'ed up and down, but have basically been at a very unhealthy size for far too long. Advancing age (read baby-boomer) brings a new ache or pain every day all exacerbated from carrying myself around.

Tales of the first Podcast cruise had me wishing I had been there. When the Podcast Crew announced the cruise in 2010 I had to be part of it, so I booked a cabin.

I'm using the cruise as my carrot. 501 days to be fit for travelling. I think that's do-able. I have been a part of Weight Watchers Online for some time, but now I'm actually going to use it! My first endeavor was to put down the sugary drinks. It's a start.

501 days to become ... a goddess! (Yikes!)

Thanks everyone for the inspiration.

Hey, nice to see you. Welcome.

Ok, me. I'll try to make this short. Not. I went down for the count two days ago. Hard. Emotionally bad. And I'm okay. Listen, this is going to sound ridiculous how I got out but here it is. The truth. I had to go downtown Toronto for an appoimtment. And I was in heaven. Heaven . Found myself smiling. Loving the different colours of people. Loving the crowds. Loving the buildings. Oh the buildings. Loving everything. Eyes hurt - hair felt dirty - throat hurt - all the lovliness of downtown living. And I didn't care. Of course. I loved it. I suddenly realized I was smiling about nothing. I found myself smiling about nothing. On the streetcar smiling over the crazies (me included). And this is where you go "uh oh". For a split second I went uh oh.

No. I've changed. I don't react to these things the same way. It freed me. I am a downtown girl. Have always been a downtown girl ( I used to say to my roommate in university - the buildings the crowds - I feel so free there! And he used to go ***??:?). So it freed me to be here, be in the now, love my second choice here because I Lisa Statton will be living in a downtown core again at some point. (Jean and I always buy where one person can cover so not dependent on her moving if that happened in the future and not talking about weeks from now - just any part of my future - well that didn't come out right. I mean Jean and I always saw this choice as an adventure maybe for a year, two, five. It's just nice to remember that nothing HAS to be permanent). I know I'm supposed to be here in this place for some reason right now. I know it. And he better be good!!!!!!! Kidding. I don't know the reason. But I know - have this knowing.

Speaking of which. Erika - jungle juice - yes? No?

So finished. And feel like a weight has been lifted.Sighing. It was scary low. And now better. And I have beautiful fridge. Wait until you see it!!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

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My best guess is that we got some kind of power surge that zapped my appliances. Weird but I guess it could happen.

Okay, done b!tching now. Carry on.

That was b!tching? :.

You sweet sweet girl you. Yes, weird Lisa. Very strange.

ugh. I guess that's the price you pay for those snow & ice free winters!



WHAT? No way. Really? What if it's a BIG dog. I can just see you, Lisa, walking out of the grocery store with an entire bag full of tubes of toothpaste. And a giant scrub brush



Paula - Have fun today!!!!


Hazy, hot, humid, disgusting day here. Going out for my bike ride now...

We had a poodle that loved the skunks. In fact, killed a baby one. And we always used tomato juice like Amiee said. But toothpaste is even better.

How's the English girl treating you Nancy? And not Kelly.

Hazy, hot and humid here today as well. I am off from work for the next three days - YEAH!!!! Just got back from a quick cardio workout at the gym - intervals rock - and am off to get ready for my day at the track. I am bringing a camera so hopefully, will get some good pics. We'll see.

Have a great day everyone!

Happy for you Paula - holiday - celebrate. Sing Nancy sing.

Good morning everyone!

So I feel super back on track today....got my normal, GOOD breakfast of boiled eggs and apple juice ( I know the actual fruit is better than juice, but I can't stand eating apples, I know, I'm weird ) and going to make a new chicken enchilada cassarole kinda thing recipe I have for dinner tonight.

One question...I forgot my lunch today and we are ordering chinese at the office...what is a healthy chinese food option? I always make sure to get something with lots of veggies and get steamed rice instead of fried, but not sure which dish is the healthiest?

I got past my chocolate-vat face shoving mood from yesterday I was still really upset about my friend who had just gone off on me, we haven't talked since that day we had the fight, despite my best efforts. She kind of just decided she didn't want/need me in her life, and it was really bothering me. It's hard and hurtful to see someone not want anything to do with you when you cared about them alot, KWIM? But I've been praying my face off, and really trying to get through it, and finally came to the conclusion that even if she DID talk to me, it would be more for closure on my part, because things will never ever be the same. That's actually a bit more comforting than hoping that I could have my old friendship back.

Started working on the Caillou cake last night It took me FOUR hours to build the little Caillou figure dude, but I'm pretty pleased with the way he came out. Love playing with fondant. It's like grown-up playdoh, only stickier Tonight I'll bake the cakes and wrap them and put them in the fridge to cool, then tomorrow I'll build and frost it then Friday I'm dropping it off, and then Saturday when I get there for the part I'll put it all together. I am EXCITED! I'll make sure to post pictures for ya'll when I get it all put together.

Oh, and I got the "apology letter" from my brother yesterday, the one my mom told him he had to write...Yeah....that consisted of about 10 sentences and was basically just like I did this and this and this and oh yeah I'm sorry. It wasn't really heartfelt. It was pretty lame, as a matter of fact. And the stuff he did put in there, isn't really even the big stuff, I just don't think he really gets it through his head how he has affected people through the crap he's pulled. It's not just about the stealing, but about how he's turned people's lives upside down. Hopefully eventually he'll get it....one day.

Okay. Off to work. Everyone have a wonderful day!

It is hard Cathie about your friend. to you.

 

[lisaviolet]

OMG, the newbies! Um, have we been saying things recently that are causing all of you to come out of hiding???

I know, eh? And I've been thinking maybe they like the crazy. Or that we rarely talk about weight loss.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi gang...


Well, me and 25,000 of my closest friends enjoyed a fantastic opening day at the Saratoga Race Course (and yes, this is the basis for SSR at Disney World). Had a great time. Won one exacta and me Jesse for a celebratory drink (he was there with some friends). Then the rains came... Not fun, but not horrible either as we were under cover for most of the afternoon.

Hi Susan - welcom to the party!

Toledo - don't stress too much over Erika's e-mail. I remember that debate and it wasn't pretty. We pretty much respect everyone's point of view and their desire to do their own thing. Suggestions may be tossed out, but no worries if they aren't taken as you really need to find what works best for you. Sounds like you have found something that you like and that is great!

Cathie - can't wait to see pics of the cake.

Kelly - saw many hats at the track today and thought of you often.

Amiee - Hot Dixie Chick won today!!! Sadly, my exacta ticket did not have the right second place horse on it so I did not win

Amy - welcome home! Can't wait for your race report. Oh and you left the northeast and the heat and humidity arrived. So, when are you coming back???

LisaZ- so sorry to hear about the power glitch. That is just strange... have you had an electrician look at your electrical panel and feed? It might be a good idea?

LisaV - glad to hear that you are feeling better. Enjoy that new fridge... and don't forget to return the nice IKEA boys to the store when you are done wit them...

LisaPR - miss you.... hope all is well in your part of Maine

Erika - yeah on the tennis. Love it when you are on your game.

Hi to everyone else...

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi gang...


Well, me and 25,000 of my closest friends enjoyed a fantastic opening day at the Saratoga Race Course (and yes, this is the basis for SSR at Disney World). Had a great time. Won one exacta and me Jesse for a celebratory drink (he was there with some friends). Then the rains came... Not fun, but not horrible either as we were under cover for most of the afternoon.


LisaV - glad to hear that you are feeling better. Enjoy that new fridge... and don't forget to return the nice IKEA boys to the store when you are done wit them...

.

Okay - rude question coming - only rude cause it's none of my business but is Jesse straight? I guess I always think gay when you mention him because of tv Work Out Jesse. Funny, eh? To me anyway.

Cutie - has Work Out started there yet? No sign of it here yet. Oh Chocolate Lyz - forgot to answer. Hmmmm. Not overly nutso aboiut any of the ones that aren't available here. Can't think and I would love that delivery.

Glad you had a good time Paula despite the rain.

Funny on the IKEA boys Paula. So young it feels a tad wrong. (And yes I realize that I'm in jeopardy that only my mind went there)

 

[lisaviolet]

Miss you Liz. Thinking about you.

 

[lisaviolet]

If for some strange reason you wanted to take some kind of rail vacation across Canada in the next four months - Via Rail is 60% off until Friday. They went on strike and this is their sorry. Funny country we are.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Okay - rude question coming - only rude cause it's none of my business but is Jesse straight? I guess I always think gay when you mention him because of tv Work Out Jesse. Funny, eh? To me anyway.
Funny on the IKEA boys Paula. So young it feels a tad wrong.

Lisa - Jesse is straight... I can see the connection though.

Glad you laughed at the IKEA boy joke. IKEA boys could be the new cabana boys...

 

[honeymo78]

Quick check in from me. I got to the gym for the first time this week. It felt really good going. No puppy walk due to torrential downpours. Hopefully it will be clear tomorrow. Food has been on track for b'fast and lunch (well yesterday I swapped lunch and dinner). I'm really hoping I can stick with it and get that pedicure I really need next week.

 

[honeymo78]

Just noticed that a few of us have DVC tags - how many here are DVC gals?

 

[adsrtw]

Hi everyone! I'm late to this party, but this seems to be a good time to start.

I've been lurking around these boards for months now, and it is such a fun place to be, I thought I'd finally become visible.

I started gaining weight about 20 years ago, yo-yo'ed up and down, but have basically been at a very unhealthy size for far too long. Advancing age (read baby-boomer) brings a new ache or pain every day all exacerbated from carrying myself around.

Tales of the first Podcast cruise had me wishing I had been there. When the Podcast Crew announced the cruise in 2010 I had to be part of it, so I booked a cabin.

I'm using the cruise as my carrot. 501 days to be fit for travelling. I think that's do-able. I have been a part of Weight Watchers Online for some time, but now I'm actually going to use it! My first endeavor was to put down the sugary drinks. It's a start.

501 days to become ... a goddess! (Yikes!)

Thanks everyone for the inspiration.

Susan, thank you for making this thread your first post! Welcome!

 

[HockeyKat]

Just noticed that a few of us have DVC tags - how many here are DVC gals?

Me!! And Erika (3DisneyKids), and LisaV (lisaviolet). I think that's it, but someone please correct me if I am wrong...

 

[AKASnowWhite]

<phew> took a while to catch up, but I did



The herbivore vs. carnivore debate was one thing - but so help me, if anyone brings up cheese curds again I think I'll vomit

I have had my face shoved into goat cheese lately. No idea why but I am SO into it.

ummm...cause it's GOOD?

How's the English girl treating you Nancy? And not Kelly.

OMG. Are you ready for this? I had to go somewhere today where I'd never been before. About an hour drive - city scared: ack. I am SO not a city driver). Anywho...had the address all plugged into the GPS. Head on down the road with "English Emily" guiding the way. THEN...she tells me to "take the slip road"....the WHAT? WTH is a "slip road"? (on ramp I think...) I had to pull over and switch her back to the bo-ring American girl so I didn't get totally confused







LisaZ - if it was a lightening strike, will your homeowners insurance cover any of your costs?

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy, I did a recipe tonight that I got from my time in Spain... a baking dish, add a can of tomato sauce, some oregano, and dot with slices of soft goat cheese. Bake at 400 for 10 min, broil for 5, until bubbly and a bit brown around the edges. Serve with garlic toast points, or crostini. Sooooo good.

I used a basic can of hunt's basil&oregano sauce but you could use anything you have and like that isn't too strong (you don't want to overwhelm the goat cheese taste).

And Kelly, brie. Mmmm. Now, all we need is goat's milk brie and we are set!!

 

[adsrtw]

Yeah, still haven't caught up.

Paula ~ awesome about Hot Dixie Chick. I still have the touch. Do you guys have any idea how much restraint I have right now just to keep from using that banana guy?!?!? I do not want to stress E, lol.

Kat ~ brie. Yum! I'll take some.