In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 7! Princesses? Nope, just us Goddesses!

[SeptemberGirl]

Steph, good to see you!

Dawn, tell us more about the business.

Paula, how did you do at JC?

Cathie. We're not trying to gang up on you. But I think that Ronda, Dawn, Kelly, and I echo the same sentiments. We have been there and we just want you to have your eyes open. Okay?

Ah, Nick leaves for a week, tomorrow. I am kind of excited about making my own schedule! And doing whatever I want for dinner, etc. Oh, the freedom.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

May I just say, that whoever came up with the idea of adding just a *touch* of spandex to my denim jeans is a GENIUS! Totally made my dining experience tonight much, much more comfortable

Just made the biggest pot of YUM for dinner tonight Whole grain pasta (orichetta), broccoli, spinach, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, garlic, chicken & parmesan cheese.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

May I just say, that whoever came up with the idea of adding just a *touch* of spandex to my denim jeans is a GENIUS! Totally made my dining experience tonight much, much more comfortable

Just made the biggest pot of YUM for dinner tonight Whole grain pasta (orichetta), broccoli, spinach, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, garlic, chicken & parmesan cheese.

Yum!

 

[lisaviolet]

Slow day = Lisa got lucky no one saw the edited peice.

YOu know I was so excited until I saw the birthday girl's post. I try to sneak in and edit and someone always gets me.

Good morning!
Shin splints are still screaming at me. I am going to PT this coming week.

So sorry Erika. Are you resting or are you being stubborn? Just a question.

Hi Everyone!

LisaV - Wow, im so glad Jeans sister was unharmed. And for your niece. I understand Mental Illness more than I wish I did, and I understand how hard it can be for those affected.


Kelly

Thank you everyone for your thoughts. Such complicated emotions.

I just found out that he wasn't driving the car. He's dead and I'm happy that he wasn't driving the car. Sounds strange but when I thought "OMG did he do that on purpose (they hit a pole - no second car) I was horrified to think that if he did - he took someone else. So quite relieved that it wasn't the case.

I talked to him so much at one point. This used to be our conversation - Joel - I'll talk and listen but the minute you trash my sister or try to get information out of me - we're off. I ALWAYS had to get off the phone - and I held my bargain - cause he could never get through a comversation without one of the two. But it's like he couldn't control himself. And he was good at his angles. Shaking my head. Last year he called me at the condo and was shocked that I returned his call. I figured that avoidance only spurred him on over the years - that was his thing - his personality. We had a good conversation. And I thought - okay good. And then some stranger called me and tried to get info about my sister a week later And of course we knew it was his friend. Remembering. Venting.

I wrote my sister tonight and expressed how sorry I was about his death but also I expressed how relieved I was that his death will bring some peace for her. Let's all pray that that doesn't get turned around on me. Really pray. I thought I would take a chance in order for her to know that I saw how exhausting it was for her to pre-think over the years - over and over. Okay - venting again!!!!

Lyz - Peanut M&M's are a weakness of mine. Add peanut butter to the mix and I would weigh 700 stone! Thank goodness we dont have them over here!

On the 3rd of October me and my bf's are going to a fancy dress party....as the Pink Ladies! Yes, we have jackets, neck scarves, headbands, heels - the works! I just hope I can still get in the trousers I want to wear!

Oh I hate to say it but these little peanut butters are hiding somewhere. Somewhere Kelly. If there here in your offspring - they're there. It's not like they sell them in packages here. I've only ever seen them in bulk. Strange.

I so want pictures of the Pink Ladies. So want it.

Good Afternoon Ladies

Food, finally ate last night. I adore olives (hey, they are better than salt & vinegar potato chips). Mom made a chunky olive & artichoke tapenade for me. Had it on slices of warm turkey with feta. Yum.

uummmm Yum!!!!

I saw it! Good stuff, Lisa.

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Drat you and your little dog Toto.

Checking in so I can steal my trip reports, lol

Yes, I have to do a TR for my class tomorrow night. So funny. So glad I already did it.

And so Lisa doesn't hunt me down...

Me with a new do and no makeup!

Of course Lisa would have hunted you down. Just like that little Erika is on my list.

Amiee - can you give me a side view. I want to see the lowlights. Plus, you look great without makeup.

Hey all. Quick check in while icing my feet before bed. Let me preface the following by saying I know I am a giant whiner but I have to vent.

I've had fun on vacation. Tonorrow is our last full day. And I am dreading it. Why? Carlos's parents. Seriously. I now remember why I decided on a me and carlos only vacation last year. They are incredibly inconsiderate of what anyone else wants to do on vacation or the pace anuyone else needs to go. Thus why I am icing my feet. And if you want to do something they don't want to do, lord get ready because they will make you feel like the biggest piece of you know what. His dad can be so mean sometimes too...and while carlos is used to it, I'm getting sick of being told to shut up and that I like dumb stuff. I'm also sick of the dramatics and being made to feel guilty by his mom anytime I want to split up if they whine about something I want todo. I swear, its a no win situation...not only that but its causing carlos and I to fight because I'm getting mad that he's not sticking up for me and he feels like he's in a tough spot, which I totally sympathize with but doesn't make it any easier on me....

Anyway, aside from the rant...had a fairly good day. Hopped around a lot today but the highlight for me was the behind the seeds tour at epcot. Definitely cool. If you like the ride, you'll love the tour

Off to bed with me...can't wait to get home and respond to everything!!!!

I'm sorry about all this Cathie. Hope you're having/had fun on your last day.

Cathie. You're not whining.

No one should ever be telling anyone to shut up, after the age of 10. It's incredibly disrespectful. And Carlos should stand up for you. You're going to be his wife. He should show you respect and ask that his parents do the same.

Well nothing for me to say cause Liz said it perfectly.

Liz - Happy belated birthday! I am sorry I was not on this weekend at all! Hope you enjoyed your waxing!

Cathie - I am on the same page as weight and Disney = Not the best time and Chad's family was a huge catalyst in my divorce. If Carlos does not have the ability to stand up for you, the two of you or anything else to his mother or family - I can tell you the chances of it changing in the future are nill. You really need to decide if that levelof interference or that level of no respect is something you want for your life and any kids yo may have down the road. I wish someone would have told me more about that aspect of a marriage when I was marrying Chad. At 19, would I have listened? Probably not but I had no clue what I was getting myself into.

Chad still is under their thumb and now my kids are having to stand up for themselves because Chad still doesn't.

Just think long and hard okay?

Lisa - sorry for your family's loss and sorrow and I am sorry for Jean's flasher eppisode at the movies. I am not looking forward to those days!

As far as moving....Dan is all about moving. He hand I want to as soon as the kids graduate. The kids know I want to live by the ocean if possible and no complaints there. I will not move them while they are in high school - although I am not happy with Baylors school right now at all! Chad and I have to agree on moving the kids schools and while they are under 18 - have to agree if they move out of state. So no moving now -

I highly doubt that Treyner will ever be back in MN and Carsyn is saying she wants to live somewhere with seasons but not MN either. Baylor - just goes with the flow.


Paula - sorry the munchie monster is rearing his ugly head. I too ate like cr@p this weekend and want to flog myself.

Hi to everyone else - great run and great new hairdo BTW!!!

Nancy - how was seeing Seth BTW? I am so jealous!

Updates:

Treyner talked with coaches - they will be keeping 4 of the 5 goalies. Treyner said he needed an answer by Friday and told them he was pursuing other colleges. They were suprised and said that he was not out of the running by any means. Really proud of him for stepping up and taking his future and his carreer in soccer in his own hands.

Carsyn - gets her liscense this week and I am happy as heck about that!

Baylor - last week the kid who hit Baylor and was not spposed to be back in his class - was - waiting for call back to talk to school about that.


**Really good news - I was offered a chance to change carreer roles last week and I am taking it! First mtg tonight but I am super excited.

Home based company as well - but profit margin is higher and there average sales are much higher. Almost double what Tupperware is doing per party.

I have nothing to lose - have a huge line-up for October already and am really excited!

Will tell you more about that after tonight.

I am off to get my nails done and pedicure this afternoon. Need to start taking care of myself again!

Thanks Dawn. I would love to hear where you would like to go. It fascinates me.

 

[lisaviolet]

Ive had huge issues with my in-laws before, and I vented on here and got some great advice! It ended with DH telling them basically to respect me or don't bother calling round again. It worked for the most part and we have a kind of truce going on - that

Hot AND smart - that's her husband.

Cathie, Carlos is not in a tough spot, he's choosing. Believe him.

I've been on both sides of this. Trust me, it will not change.

Ronda

Cathie - I said I was just going to be quiet b/c everyone has said such smart things. But I want you to know that this has been a very difficult lesson for me. Very. I completely understand you (in general terms - I had a gem of a MIL- feisty but so loving - so loving - so unlike her daughter ). One that I am still learning. Ongoing. Over and over. Ronda's words are bang on- bang on.

Like a quote I have to say to myself over and over again - "When people show you who they are - believe them". (Maya Angelou)

You love him. He loves you. Of course. Probably a sweet guy. But this is an important issue.

There is no choice. You will be his family of origin. You have to be the choice. Point Finale ( sometimes French is better than English).

but refuse to avoid it either.

Paula you blow me away.

I loved this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is why my dear Paula - you are such a success. This sentence.

Hey,
it's been a rough week (last)! They are doing construction in the kids school and Tyler had a severe asthma attack last week had to keep him home a few days and went back and had another! Kinda in a tough spot not knowing whether to send him or keep him home but them he misses so much when he isn't there!

As for the gym!!!! I am trying to go m-f I go before work! I am doing 30 mins on the eliptical and 30 on the rower for now! I have a training session tomorrow with a trainer. I started weights today! So on total its an hour a day.

Well of to the doctors AGAIN for a re-check with Tyler!
have a great afternoon!

Good for you Steph.

I hope Tyler has things better managed soon - hard to think of sentence because this is ongoing of course.

Ah, Nick leaves for a week, tomorrow. I am kind of excited about making my own schedule! And doing whatever I want for dinner, etc. Oh, the freedom.

Have fun Liz.

Hi Nancy! I lost your post.

Hi to all. Amy miss you.

 

[goofyfan-12]

May I just say, that whoever came up with the idea of adding just a *touch* of spandex to my denim jeans is a GENIUS! Totally made my dining experience tonight much, much more comfortable

Just made the biggest pot of YUM for dinner tonight Whole grain pasta (orichetta), broccoli, spinach, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, garlic, chicken & parmesan cheese.

Word on the spandex and I am so getting in my car to head to CT for leftovers. That sounds yummy!

Forced myself to the gym tonight to work through the bleh feeling. Spent twenty minutes on a bike and wasn't feeling it so I moved to a treadmill. Walked just shy of a 5k in 42 minutes (didn't finish because I could feel my hamstrings starting to tighten up and I am going to need them for Sunday's bike race). Felt much better aftwerwards.

OK - so I went to JC tonight and was just totally shocked. I was expecting a gain and was greeted with a 2.4 pound loss. Now, I am thrilled mind you, but how the heck did that happen? The human body never ceases to amaze me. Ever.

The cool thing about tonight was that I had to write a letter talking about how my experiences with Jenny Craig has changed my life for this contest they are running. It was a lot harder to write that letter than I thought, but with all of the changes that I have been through in the past two years it came down to this. Depsite all of the lessons on food choices, portion control, activity, etc, I learned to have confidence in myself and to take control of my destiny. It was a pretty powerful statement and I am still in awe of the whole thing, but as my consultant said to me tonight, the journey has been Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (she is a Disney fan too), but I wouldn't trade it for anyting.

OK - I am off to catch the end of the football game. Just a few things to respond to:

Steph - can't wait to hear how your session with the trainer goes. I want details.

Nancy - I think the 30 minute sessions are 1/2 the price. I will still probably go for the hour sessions though.

Dawn - need to know about the new career... very curious here.

Cathie - safe travels home and get some much needed rest

Lisa - you are so thoughtful in your words..

Catch you all later.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Ah, Nick leaves for a week, tomorrow. I am kind of excited about making my own schedule! And doing whatever I want for dinner, etc. Oh, the freedom.

SO Get THIS!!!!! Enjoy your break!!!

So sorry Erika. Are you resting or are you being stubborn? Just a question.

One guess.

Like a quote I have to say to myself over and over again - "When people show you who they are - believe them". (Maya Angelou)

Ohhhhh - that's good!!

Paula

Steph - glad to see ya around and going to the gym!!!!

I have tonsilitis!!!! On medication, milking it for all it's worth, lol.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Today was the last day of summer?!?!?! Didn't even realize. Just passed me right by.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Believe it or not, I AM resting. Which is making me cranky. But tomorrow I try again...

Sorry to not be here for the past couple of days. Life is taking over. Again. Nothing huge or dramatic. Just life. I will fill you in tomorrow, I'm sure.

Not ignoring posts...just no time to respond right now.

 

[lisaviolet]

Believe it or not, I AM resting. Which is making me cranky. But tomorrow I try again...

Sorry to not be here for the past couple of days. Life is taking over. Again. Nothing huge or dramatic. Just life. I will fill you in tomorrow, I'm sure.

Not ignoring posts...just no time to respond right now.

. And good girl on the resting there Erika. It's the only way on that. But totally frustrating I'm sure.

Waking up the thread!!!!

And I've already exercisedr!!!!

Have a good day everyone.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Good morning!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Lisa! You were up and at 'em early today! Wowza!

Lyz - I'm with you on the end of summer deal. Where the heck did it go? Hope the meds kick in and you feel better soon (just don't let the family know you are better....yet )

Paula - You are so amazing! A 2.4 lb loss! Those spinning classes have got you crankin' again! WAIT. Wait a second here - am I wrong? Does that bring you to another milestone?

Erika- frustrating as it is, the rest is a necessary evil right now. Endure it ('cause I know you won't enjoy it!).

Dawn - yes! Please do share career change with us!


Liz, Kat, Amy, Amiee, Kelly, Ronda, Cathie, Steph - hope you all are doin' well!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Paula - You are so amazing! A 2.4 lb loss! Those spinning classes have got you crankin' again! WAIT. Wait a second here - am I wrong? Does that bring you to another milestone?

Nancy - I am .2 pounds away from the next milestone. So close I can taste it, but not there yet. Soon though.

Good morning everyone!!! Time to get up and put your angry eyes on. Oh wait - that is just me. My neighbor's TV woke me up at 4:00AM this morning when it started blaring the theme music to "The West Wing" (I could hear it perfectly despite the fact that my windows were shut) and then I get to work and find out that one of my contractors screwed something up. Now I have to go deal with that and give this guy a dose of my angry eyes. Gotta love it... Hope your day is starting out better than mine is.

OK - back to work for me.

 

[Ronda93]

Did three miles this morning. Felt surprisingly great. I just don't expect running at 6:00 to feel great. I tried to drink more as I moved through the house and drove to work. Seemed to help. The first mile is the worst, but finished with an fast, for me, 12:11. Whee!

As for the pain in my butt. I'm pretty sure it is nerve and not muscle. During my massage Friday afternoon she was working below my left shoulder and it zapped my glute. Very weird sensation. I'm trying to stretch more and keep switching chairs at work. By Friday it's bad and it improves over the weekend. I blame work! Nothing hurts during my runs and I'm just giddy about that. Sorry E.

Paula - way to go!

Ronda

 

[Dizneydawn]

Career Details!
Mtg last night was awesome! I am totally on board and have not been this excited since I do not know when for work!

Comany is called Silpada and they are the fastest growing home based sales company in the US. They also pay out the most. Average party is almost $400 higher than any other out there so income is higher due to sales also.

They are a specialty .925 Sterling Silver jewelry company. 1997 started and have over 30,000 reps now. No costume jewelry, no cheap plated stuff that will wear off - 60 day money back waranty if you do not like it - lifetime product defect waranty.

It is a stop and shop sell design - so no "games and presentation" that many hate.

I have earned 6 cars in 5 years through Tupperware - trips all over and love Tupperware as a product. There were changes though in the company structure in the last few years I did not like - and just had started to grate at me.

If it is not fun - if it is not a passion for me - I will never do as well at any home based career.

With 8 years of experience at the top level of a company - I knew what I liked, what I did not, what worked and what to look out for. Nothing compares to this out there.

I have my debut booked for Friday night. PM me if anyone wants to see the catalog. I can send you the link so you can see the pieces and if anyone does want anything - all orders get shipped to guests - no host delievery! That is huge.

I am so flippin excited I could not even sleep last night. I want 30 parties before Dec 17th - have 6 booked so far!



K - on topic of weight loss - I am heading to the Y at 11:30. By myself.

Then home to shower and change - Baylor has a football game - then Dinner out with Dan and his boss. Best restaurant in town and I do not have to pay! This is a great day!!!



Nancy - sorry I mixed up weekends...so excited for you. I want to see Treyner but might not till Thanksgiving - we talk almost daily though so I have that!

Lisa - I have "Coastal Living" magazines. The only magazine I get. And I live in MN. I belong near the ocean.

Paula - so elated for you. You should start touring the country with motivational seminars.

Everyone else -

Have an awesome day all!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good morning!

Lisa you had already EXERCISED before 6 am??? Why on Earth would you do that??? I can get up early, I just don't like to work out that early. 9? Sure. But 6? Gross.

Ronda! Awesome job on the pace! You are totally getting there!

Liz--I get it, too. Relax and enjoy!

Lyz--have the antibiotics kicked in yet?

I get a lot of Silpada as gifts. I am not much of a silver-wearer so I always find it funny that people give it to me. But my friends who like Silpada say that it is easier to get via eBay? Not sure...I have never been to a Silpada party. Or a Tupperware party!

Not sure what I am going to do yet today for exercise. I planned to run, but I still feel a twinge in one shin. So ???

 

[cathie1327]

Hey all....

I think it is possible that right now I may be getting the most rest I have gotten the whole trip. What am I doing? Laying on a bench in the hotel lobby waiting for magical express lol. Very relaxing. We have a good amount of time to kill but its ok with me! I'm okay with resting. And its only 49 degrees and was snowing at home so I'm in noooo hurry

Things with carlos are ok and he did stand up for me aas much as he can with them especially after we got in a big fight about it yesterday. Its been a long time since we've really fought over anything so it was due I guess haha.

Had a great trip overall and can't wait to get home and will post on a real keyboard when I get there haha

Hope yall are having a great week so far!!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

E -
You are right that Silpada can be found on e-bay like anything else. Some people will choose to wait and look for items at a discount whether it is new or used and others will just go shopping at a party or the official website.

That is the beauty of e-bay - it is there for things like Coach purses at a discount but it will never replace the stores!

I think jewelry is hard to pick for others unless they have a wish list you can shop from.

Cathie - glad you are having a rest and have a safe flight home!

 

[cathie1327]

Hey all....

I think it is possible that right now I may be getting the most rest I have gotten the whole trip. What am I doing? Laying on a bench in the hotel lobby waiting for magical express lol. Very relaxing. We have a good amount of time to kill but its ok with me! I'm okay with resting. And its only 49 degrees and was snowing at home so I'm in noooo hurry

Things with carlos are ok and he did stand up for me aas much as he can with them especially after we got in a big fight about it yesterday. Its been a long time since we've really fought over anything so it was due I guess haha.

Had a great trip overall and can't wait to get home and will post on a real keyboard when I get there haha

Hope yall are having a great week so far!!!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hey all. Antibiotics not kicking in yet. Speaking of antibiotics - did you mothers get the letter from your school districts yet that said all students will be offered the swine flu vac free at school? I'm stoked about that, cause I was going to pay for it OTC. The girls are not.

Dawn - I'm familiar with Silpada. It's pretty popular in the area. I have a few pieces, but I wear mostly gold. The few peices I have need cleaned, what do I use that I can buy around here?

Mol is getting her hair cut this afternoon after months of begging. She wants bangs. I'm SO nervous. I'm like, why mess with a good thing? Of course I don't want to pigeon hole her and make her scared to change herself. Wish us luck.