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

[goofyfan-12]

Good question from Deb...and yes, why can't it be easy? Ah, because the journey is more important than the destination. Cliched, but true. to you, Paula.


(yes, I'm lurking!)

Love it when you lurk...

BTW - did you know that we are coming up on the one year mark since the big December trip / meet?

I am off to bed. I am going to be scarce during the days for the foreseeable future. The internet police at work are lurking once again so I have to be on my best behavior and limit all non essential web use. Not entirely sure what I am going to do without 'chatting' with you all. No trash talking about me while I am gone - mkay...

 

[HockeyKat]

Just checking in before bed... so tired. DIY wiring is a lot of work. We went nonstop from 10AM until about 9PM. And again tomorrow. Whee.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Liz! Come out and play!

And Paula--you are NOT done yet. I know it. Nancy knows it. Deb knows it. Now we just have to get you to know it! Why is that when I am on you are off and vice versa???

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, am I really waking the thread up at 10am???

 

[AKASnowWhite]

The professor said <guy's name> is passing around his meat.

I can only imagine what kind of comments that lead to.

Deb at JC asked me why I wanted to lose weight and I didn't have an answer for her.

Finding your "why" can be really challenging!

I know exactly my "why" at this very moment. It's not about the size of my clothes, or the number on the scale - right now it's entirely about how I feel. I know how great I feel when I'm about 10lbs lighter than I am right now, and I want to get back to feeling good again.

(yes, I'm lurking!)

Hi Liz

Just checking in before bed... so tired. DIY wiring is a lot of work. We went nonstop from 10AM until about 9PM. And again tomorrow. Whee.

What exactly are you wiring this time?

And Paula--you are NOT done yet. I know it. Nancy knows it. Deb knows it. Now we just have to get you to know it! Why is that when I am on you are off and vice versa???

Thank God *someone* is on. I'm getting closer....I'm not exactly "off", more like in "standby" mode

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

She sure is and frankly, I am so over it at this point.

Couple things.

A. Who told Macy's I was fat? Apparently they know! I received the plus size holiday advertisment yesterday!

B. I'm going to Disney World in 11 Days!!!! Which means, Yaaay, I'm going to Disney World in 11 Days and Holy Crap, I'm going to Disney World in 11 days!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Couple things.

A. Who told Macy's I was fat? Apparently they know! I received the plus size holiday advertisment yesterday!

What? How rude.


B. I'm going to Disney World in 11 Days!!!! Which means, Yaaay, I'm going to Disney World in 11 Days and Holy Crap, I'm going to Disney World in 11 days!!

So jealous. You are going to have an awesome time! Please refresh my memory - where are you staying this time?

I got a call from Seth yesterday. I thought for sure he was going to tell me that he forgot something vital and I needed to FedEx it pronto. Nope. The bum called to tell me that he did all his Christmas shopping yesterday and to expect packages to be arriving on my doorstep. Bah. I started. Sorta. I bought picture frames to put Seth's cadet photo in for the grandparents.

 

[Ronda93]

cathie - a stark reminder that life is precious and fragile. The family is in my thoughts.

My run this morning was five miles. The MfM plan is starting to push up the time/distance and I can really tell. I'm beginning to feel some twinges as I run, but nothing I'd call pain. My times are improving. This summer I was sure I was doomed to 13:00 forever. Not that there's anything wrong with 13:00, but I wanted to take some pictures along the way and need a cushion to take the camera out. Today's run was R3/W1 and averaged 11:50. If I keep this up the camera gets to come along for the run!!

At 5:15 this morning running seemed like a really bad idea. I get up and go. Later revel in the fact that my workout for the day is DONE before I eat breakfast!! Still hard to start though. I've gotten in to the habit of getting everything ready the night before. I can get up and out in 15 minutes. DGF knows she needs to be in the kitchen for a goodbye kiss.

Birthday buffer? What's a birthday buffer. It sounds like something I could use. Did I miss an opportunity? There's icing, isn't there?

Ronda

 

[adsrtw]

Wow, slow day on the boards! Just got home from the gym. I biked for 16 miles tonight and boy is my butt still asleep (TMI, I know). I feel good other than that. I will be back after I take a bubble bath.

 

[lisaviolet]

She sure is and frankly, I am so over it at this point.

Nancy - yeah for journaling. I need to do something to find my mojo again, but I don't know what. Deb at JC asked me why I wanted to lose weight and I didn't have an answer for her. That was telling right there. My challenge from her this week is to find the why. So I'll be doing a bit of soul searching to find that. I don't think I am 'finished' losing the weight yet but I don't know. argh.... why can't this be easy? (had to throw the pirate dude in to remember mom's days with the patch)

Paula - remember that you've been here before and probably will be again (cause that's the journey). BUT most importantly you got out of it and back into mojo land. It's onlly here for a short, short time and then you will be back to the wonder machine that you are.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Got a short run in today, just 3.5 miles. BUT...my last mile! 9:22 pace, baby! That's 6.4 on the treadmill for those who track that way. I still find it utterly hilarious that I am thrilled with that pace. So fast for slow ol' me, but still considered slow by running standards.

Finding your "why" can be really challenging!

I know exactly my "why" at this very moment. It's not about the size of my clothes, or the number on the scale - right now it's entirely about how I feel. I know how great I feel when I'm about 10lbs lighter than I am right now, and I want to get back to feeling good again.

WORD. That is me, too. I know that 10 pounds makes a huge difference in how I both feel AND look. I can't stand being where I'm at right now.



Thank God *someone* is on. I'm getting closer....I'm not exactly "off", more like in "standby" mode

Well, I certainly paid my dues hanging out in the standby line for the past 6 months!

Couple things.

A. Who told Macy's I was fat? Apparently they know! I received the plus size holiday advertisment yesterday!

B. I'm going to Disney World in 11 Days!!!! Which means, Yaaay, I'm going to Disney World in 11 Days and Holy Crap, I'm going to Disney World in 11 days!!

OMG on the Macy's ad! Wow, that would be enough to make me boycott them for life! And I know exactly how you feel about the upcoming trip! I get that way each time, too!

Wow, slow day on the boards! Just got home from the gym. I biked for 16 miles tonight and boy is my butt still asleep (TMI, I know). I feel good other than that. I will be back after I take a bubble bath.

WOO HOO, EE! Great job on the ride! Yes, ma'am, you rocked that ride!

 

[lisaviolet]

Wow, slow day on the boards! Just got home from the gym. I biked for 16 miles tonight and boy is my butt still asleep (TMI, I know). I feel good other than that. I will be back after I take a bubble bath.

Amiee!!!!

Lyz and Erika - Jean Claude and Chunk are their way. They might even be drinking at the falls right now (be good boys! and the Canadian side is much prettier. ). Listen - it is really going to look like a mental patient wrapped them up. Like REALLY.

Let me explain - first I protected them with harder cardboard. But kept their faces open so that customs could see that they were indeed a toy. Then I wrapped them in Christmas paper (not for your kids but so you won't have to pay any duty - ie listed as presents. I so wanted to label Baby Erika and Baby Cutie on that part but I refrained). Then I wrapped them in paper to make them look like a box. Don't ask. Because here boxes at the post office are measured AND weighed for $$$.

And then when I got to Fed EX I had a wonderful woman who said no we can do better. I obviously got an "F". So they were reboxed with those annoying peanut thingys and readdressed. And then she wants your phone numbers right on the box (They were already on two different forms). So if any cute FED EX men call you - well Erika maybe he will be your Christmas husband.

OMG - they are so incognito - it's like they are Canadian spies.

I always do Fed EX ground - it SHOULD be there by one week. Lyz - since it was not regular Fed EX boxes and was ground I didin't have that no person option but it is going to your mom and dad's place.

Yeah! So let me know. How exciting.

 

[lisaviolet]

OMG - how could you? And here I am talking about Jean Claude and you sail in. TABARNAC!

 

[lisaviolet]

And if your President has stopped talking I'm off the watch the BL.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I SWEAR. The top used to belong to ME! What is going on?

Amiee!!!!

Lyz and Erika - Jean Claude and Chunk are their way. They might even be drinking at the falls right now (be good boys! and the Canadian side is much prettier. ). Listen - it is really going to look like a mental patient wrapped them up. Like REALLY.

Let me explain - first I protected them with harder cardboard. But kept there faces open so that customs could see that they were indeed a toy. Then I wrapped them in Christmas paper (not for your kids but so you won't have to pay any duty - ie listed as presents. I so wanted to label Baby Erika and Baby Cutie on that part but I refrained). Then I wrapped them in paper to make them look like a box. Don't ask. Because here boxes at the post office are measured AND weighed for $$$.

And then when I got to Fed EX I had a wonderful woman who said no we can do better. I obviously got a "F". So they were reboxed with those annoying peanut thingys and readdressed. And then she wants your phone numbers right on the box (They were already on two different forms). So if any cute FED EX men call you - well Erika maybe he will be your Christmas husband.

OMG - they are so incognito - it's like they are Canadian spies.

I always do Fed EX ground - it SHOULD be there by one week. Lyz - since it was not regular Fed EX boxes and was ground I didin't have that no person option but it is going to your mom and dad's place.

Yeah! So let me know. How exciting.

Freaking HI Lar IOUS with the packaging!!!! Yaay, I'm so excited. Thank you so very much Lisa. It your help means so much.

And if your President has stopped talking I'm off the watch the BL.

Watching BL too.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Girls, you MUST take the pictures of the babies when they arrive! I want to see this wrapping!!!

Macy's can go do that rude thing to themselves. I hate them for you, Lyz.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Girls, you MUST take the pictures of the babies when they arrive! I want to see this wrapping!!!

Haha, I totally will.

Macy's can go do that rude thing to themselves. I hate them for you, Lyz.

Thank you Doll.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Liz! Come out and play!

And Paula--you are NOT done yet. I know it. Nancy knows it. Deb knows it. Now we just have to get you to know it! Why is that when I am on you are off and vice versa???

Thanks Erika - I needed to hear that. Feeling pretty low right now, but am working on not eating my way through this so yeah me! I have no idea why we can't both be on at the same time. Must be one of those if the planets align just right than Paula and Erika will both be on kind of things.

Couple things.

A. Who told Macy's I was fat? Apparently they know! I received the plus size holiday advertisment yesterday!

B. I'm going to Disney World in 11 Days!!!! Which means, Yaaay, I'm going to Disney World in 11 Days and Holy Crap, I'm going to Disney World in 11 days!!

First off - how rude of Macy's. I got that same ad, but have been a plus size shopper there for years so it makes sense.

Second - so excited about your trip!!! I really want to run away right now.

Birthday buffer? What's a birthday buffer. It sounds like something I could use. Did I miss an opportunity? There's icing, isn't there?

Ronda

Ronda - yeah on the run! You are doing so awesome with your training. It helps prove to me that it is possible.

Let me try and explain the birthday buffer. It is something that my sister came up with to prolong the birthday celebration for as long as possible. The usual rule of thumb here is it starts the Saturday before your birthday and runs to the Saturday after. My sister has elected to have hers go for like a month this year because she turned 40. I am so over it at this point. Love her, but enough already.

The birthday buffer is a powerful thing so use it wisely.

Wow, slow day on the boards! Just got home from the gym. I biked for 16 miles tonight and boy is my butt still asleep (TMI, I know). I feel good other than that. I will be back after I take a bubble bath.

I miss my biking... Awesome ride... do yourself a favor and get a pair of padded bike shorts. Your bummocks will thank you for it.

Paula - remember that you've been here before and probably will be again (cause that's the journey). BUT most importantly you got out of it and back into mojo land. It's onlly here for a short, short time and then you will be back to the wonder machine that you are.

Lisa - thanks for the kind words. I am hoping it is a short term thing only.

Had a great workout with Jesse tonight. Made his night by bringing him some lasagna from Tuesday night dinner. My sister's last party was tonight - Star Wars themed and frost / decorate your own cupcakes for birthday cake. Everyone loved it. Still working on trying to answer why, but getting a bit closer.

Hope everyone is doing well. I miss talking to you all during the day...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

OMG. So emotional watching BL!

 

[adsrtw]

I have a confession! I fell asleep in the tub.

Paula - I know in your heart that you have your WHY, it just is hidden at this moment. I hope you are able to find it again soon!

Lyz - I'm with Liz. Hating on Macy's for you. Just for that, I won't buy any ornaments from them this year.

Lisa - Baby Erika and Baby Cutie! I love this!

E - awesome pace!

Nancy - I hope Seth plans to wrap his own gifts. Glad that he remembered everything.