In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 8...It's Never Too Late To Start Again!

[AKASnowWhite]

I I never weighed at my tippy top, but I was over 250. At 162 now, I'll call it 90 pounds.

awesome. Simply awesome.

Someone said you cannot out train a bad diet.

yeah. That was me I got that from a local trainer who takes his clients to the grocery store and teaches them how to eat, in addition to teaching them how to exercise.

Have a quick shout out all the moms out there - i need some help! Taylor has really been the death of me lately. Tonight she wouldn't even eat supper wouldn't take 1 bite.

That is SO hard, because you don't want to make food an *issue*, kwim? Maybe let her help plan the menu for tomorrow night's dinner? Challenge her to eat something of every color in the rainbow?

I'm going to a Zumba class tomorrow

<raises hand> Zumba impaired It is a ton of fun, but seriously. I am rhythm impaired.

I wonder where I can get myself adult training wheels! haha

You can totally do this. oh, and I want pictures

Oh, Phantom of the Opera was PHENOMENAL!!!! I really cannot express how awesome it was - from start to finish I was mesmorised!

I love, love, love Phantom! Had you seen it before?


I almost fell from the top of the stairs on an open top bus, but I managed to hang on to the banister and not end up on the drivers lap!

hoo boy. Close call, Kelly!

Hey! Just popping in B 4 the thunder storms hit. Just tired lady gaga On the radio and was reminiscing about our night at jelly rolls

Lady Gaga. Seriously. What *was* that guy thinking

 

[AKASnowWhite]

quick post for me as I am exhausted and about tocall it's night. Wanted to say thanks for all of the support these past few days.

Glad to hear that things are looking up



Today I attempted to go dress shopping. Epic Fail. OMG everything was either old lady granny stuff, or ummm....not enough fabric way too short and...well...inappropriate! The ONLY thing I got was exercise as I literally walked the entire mall. Well, except for Annies Pretzels. I skipped that

 

[HockeyKat]

Glad to hear that things are looking up



Today I attempted to go dress shopping. Epic Fail. OMG everything was either old lady granny stuff, or ummm....not enough fabric way too short and...well...inappropriate! The ONLY thing I got was exercise as I literally walked the entire mall. Well, except for Annies Pretzels. I skipped that

Sorry about the dresses.

And...

 

[lisaviolet]

Paula - loads to say.

I want you to know - in case you don't know - that when I come on here and see your results at JC when there is a loss I'm proud of you and when there is a gain I'm proud of you. Sounds strange how I'm putting it? NOPE. Not at all. Paula your success is so substantial that it is your dedication that makes me smile and sigh. Your dedication. And more importantly - how you own the gains and move on. It's how you succeed. That IS your success.

Your situation at home. I only feel excited for you. I know you're feeling a lot. But I'm only feeling excited.

The guy. Well I've already said it to Megan - it's your right to have your wants in a partner. (I'm laughing because I don't have any - maybe I should give it some thought. Smiling) It's not like you just blew him off - it just became clear to you that a huge need is an active partner. That's where you're at. So you stuck to it. And you are questioning yourself a bit - which I don't think is a bad thing. And there is no sense of wasting anyone's time. His or yours. He deserves to get someone who thinks he's the best thing in the world and you deserve to get a good fit for you. So not pussyfooting around is a good thing and a loving choice.

All in all - through a lot of your frustration and tough moments I saw/see a lot of good decisions and moves that are good for you.

(I am sorry that work is so frustrating. )

 

[HockeyKat]

Paula - loads to say.

I want you to know - in case you don't know - that when I come on here and see your results at JC when there is a loss I'm proud of you and when there is a gain I'm proud of you. Sounds strange how I'm putting it? NOPE. Not at all. Paula your success is so substantial that it is your dedication that makes me smile and sigh. Your dedication. And more importantly - how you own the gains and move on. It's how you succeed. That IS your success.

I couldn't agree more. So well said.

 

[lisaviolet]

Glad to hear that things are looking up



Today I attempted to go dress shopping. Epic Fail. OMG everything was either old lady granny stuff, or ummm....not enough fabric way too short and...well...inappropriate! The ONLY thing I got was exercise as I literally walked the entire mall. Well, except for Annies Pretzels. I skipped that

But with your legs wouldn't you look good in shorter - not young woman mini but shorter - dresses.

Are you sure what you're deeming inappropriate isn't very pretty on you and maybe a mindset?

Don't misunderstand I too think there's a line there.

 

[lisaviolet]

$400-600 repair.

Sucks Kat. That sucks.

 

[lisaviolet]

Nancy - your job. Easy.

Just ask me if I don't post a weigh-in - that's all. Oh and everyone remind me on a gain to simply move on. And that is life.

BL was supposed to end and they have extended it. I'm not into the extension. I've always been successful on the previous BLs. This time simply spinning. I'm just not into it b/c I can't keep up with it and here and other DIS time. So my mindset wasn't the same. And I chose a two week weigh in which didn't work either.

Nothing changed for me. Food - just have strayed from eating consciously and not feeling emotions instead of numbing them. And eating what I LOVE only.

I'm sure the natural exercise of downtown living is one reason why I'm simply spinning this time out as well.

So weighing in is just about accepting that I have to fail to succeed. Not really about weight loss as much. Big lesson to me in life in general - one that I covet seeing Paula. Yes, I sitll hate the scale. But it worked for me last year as much as I HATE saying that.

So Thursdays Nancy. I think Thursday is a good choice for me. I'll start tomorrow for next week. So if you don't hear me by Friday.

And I will weigh in until my weight plateaus from eating consciously and exercising . Seriuosly. I'm NOT GETTING OFF until I'm there. I'm very serious. I don't care if it's two years of it. I'm not getting off until I'm at that place of conscious eating and a loving exercise schedule. (I say that because when I've slacked off I've realized that I'm sleeping much better which means I was doing too much and not listening to my body)

I feel good. I am not upset that I'm HERE at all. I'm being WAY more loving to myself.

 

[lisaviolet]

Ronda - with Murray. That's hard. Sighing.

And on your pictures. Just wow. Congratulations to you.

 

[HockeyKat]

Sucks Kat. That sucks.

Well, it actually turned out okay. We needed 3 parts, but the guy basically bartered the labor, freon, and a year service contract in exchange for a website. So it turned out being in the mid $300 range.

Oh, and the temp in the house is back to normal. Yay for a good, cool night's sleep.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

But with your legs wouldn't you look good in shorter - not young woman mini but shorter - dresses.

Shorter, maybe. Sleezy? no thanks. I'm too old for that What I'm looking for is kind of a dual-purpose dress. We have a fundraising ball that to attend, and also my parents 50th Wedding anniversary dinner. So, nice but not over-the-top fancy.

Nancy - your job. Easy.

Just ask me if I don't post a weigh-in - that's all. Oh and everyone remind me on a gain to simply move on.

Okey Dokey! I'm on it!

Well, it actually turned out okay. We needed 3 parts, but the guy basically bartered the labor, freon, and a year service contract in exchange for a website. So it turned out being in the mid $300 range.

Win-Win! Gotta love that barter system. Glad you got your a/c back. We wouldn't want a Cranky Kat.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Happy Thursday!!!

Just a quick post to say Hi.
No workout yesterday, still having an issue with my lower back.


I hope everyone is haveing a great day

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi Jo.

Kelly - thanks for the sweet comment. So happy to hear about your London travels. I thought about you yesterday - will type when I have time.

And Phantom - that scene where Christine first REALLY finds him - so sexual, eh? Holy cow.

Well, it actually turned out okay. We needed 3 parts, but the guy basically bartered the labor, freon, and a year service contract in exchange for a website. So it turned out being in the mid $300 range.

Oh, and the temp in the house is back to normal. Yay for a good, cool night's sleep.

Nice Kat. Aren't you smart? Why yes you are.

Shorter, maybe. Sleezy? no thanks. I'm too old for that What I'm looking for is kind of a dual-purpose dress. We have a fundraising ball that to attend, and also my parents 50th Wedding anniversary dinner. So, nice but not over-the-top fancy.

Well I didn't mean mini.

You would look amazing in a sheath dress - just amazing -just around the knees.

It's so smart to think of dual. The dress I wore to my nieces's wedding - I wore at WDW this last trip. And the other day here when it was in the eighties.

That weather has suddenly disappeared. '

And thanks and good on the WI. I'll finish up with BL this week and then next week willl weigh in here.

Oh and smiled about your parent's 50th. Yeah it's back on. How's it going?

What organization are you raising money for?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

And thanks and good on the WI. I'll finish up with BL this week and then next week willl weigh in here.

So, I don't need to nag about today, right? You have a baseline starting point?

Oh and smiled about your parent's 50th. Yeah it's back on. How's it going?

ugh. family=stress for me. Except that I just talked with my oldest brother. He's the "non stress" one. We are at least on the same page with all this. It will be nice. But honestly I'll be glad when it's over.


What organization are you raising money for?

It's called Otherworld (you can check them out at www.Otherworld.org) it's an adventure weekend thing that Stephen and I do in the fall. So much fun. You ladies would ALL love it.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

Nancy - That was my first time seeing Phantom on stage, I had only seen the film before! Now, I LOVED the film but seeing it on stage - WOW!

Kelly - thanks for the sweet comment. So happy to hear about your London travels. I thought about you yesterday - will type when I have time.

And Phantom - that scene where Christine first REALLY finds him - so sexual, eh? Holy cow.

Honestly, the whole thing left me gobsmacked! It was just unbelievably fantastic!

Back to it today, work, healthy eating, exercise!

Kat - so glad you got your A/C fixed. Of course over here we have no need whatsoever for A/C!

Ronda - I forgot to say, so sorry about Murray

Everyone - Hi

Hope everyone is having a great day

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi All,
Long day at the office, even longer that I am waiting for the UPS chick to bring me my new book. UGG.
Women Food and God. Can't wait to read it..

No work out today or yesterday, but I sure did work out my mouth chewing.
HA HA HA. I just need not to eat. I think I am going to have to sign back up for WW online, this way, if I pay my $$$ then I will stick to it.

Have a Wonderful Thrusday All!

 

[lisaviolet]

You got it Nancy. I've weighed in will send it to BL tomorrow and on with this thread next week for pounds lost or gained.

I see it more as a challenge to fully accept the gains. And I'm very serious about not quitting until I feel at a better place. Poor you.

Kelly - I fell. HARD. VERY HARD. And I thought of you.

I shouldn't even be laughing. It was a main intersection downtown TO. Long story but it involved a car turning right that didn't have to space and shouldn't have been in our way but blocked the way at that last minute so I had to go behind him. I was running b/c the light was about to go once I got past his mess and I fell like I was sliding into second base. Both knees hit first before I got my hands down. And I think I was out of it for a little bit. Not out of it like head hitting - just out of it. How do I know? I told Jean I fell at one intersection but part of my memory makes that absolutely impossible.

The light turned and I was still down. I know it's not funny. But this woman comes out and looks like she was about to kill a car (beside me not in behind me ) that was about to go with the light. So stupid of him - because that is so dangerous not to wait for me.

So didn't think anything of it that day. I struggled to get my knee back and it went out once or twice but nada. NOW - sore, sore and hmmm sore. Entire body.

So thought of you Kelly.

Oh and got three requistions completed. Eight viles of blood twilight people - and the little bottle fun. BUt the BEST. THE BEST. ECG - no HUGE ANXIETY. Did I love it? NO. But NO HUGE ANXIETY. I am proud of myself and it is just a gift to show me that all my painful and difficult decisions have brought wondrous gifts. THIS IS HUGE FOR ME. Better than weight! HUGE.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi! I am emerging from the 3 days of ignoring life. Nothing bad happened. I just...um, stopped. Can't really explain it other than that.

So, I have read and am caught up. I will try to respond to everyone, but will forget stuff. Sorry in advance!

OMG, Nancy! Annie's Pretzels! I totally choked on my tea! To the point where the kids came into my office to see if I was ok! HI LAR IOUS! Maybe one of the funniest things EVER. And ask Liz about the dress. She has tons of dresses and can always find the perfect dress for every occasion. She'll give you a list of designers. Listen to her.

Paula/Lisa--so proud of you both! I totally love what Lisa said to you, Paula! It is the dedication and commitment that are so much more important than the actual number! And Lisa--proud of you for all of the medical stuff and just cruising through it! Brilliant!

Kelly--glad you loved Phantom! So jealous!

Kat--300 is better than $700 or whatever it would have been! Glad it wasn't too painful.

Jo--another race! Go you!

Ronda--So sorry about Murray! That is tough, for sure. And wow, your race is right around the corner! Exciting! Can't wait for the RR!

EE--food and kids. Tough. We do the eat a rainbow thing in our house and it works pretty well. And there are plenty of nights where I don't expect them to eat what I am making for Jeff and I (like it is some really out there vegetarian thing)--and then I'll give them a fruit/veggie/cheese plate. One thing that ALWAYS worked for my kids when they got into fussy stages was DIP. Omg, they would eat anything if they could dip it in something. So I got a bunch of little dip cups and would put the appropriate condiment in them...FF ranch dressing or ketchup or humus or whatever. And it did the trick every single time.

Megan--sorry Zumba was a suckfest. Yes, stick with kickass class like turbo stuff. I just started a BodyKombat class which is totally kickass. It is all marital arts moves done at cardio pace. WAY cool and I feel like a badass ninja at the end of it!

Jess--still with us?

Sunny--?!?! Check in when you can!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, so you know what finally woke me up and made me come back to the land of the living? GREAT story.

Riley has been having "issues" with this 10 year old girl on the bus. She is just on him all the time. Mean, name calling, all of that kid type of behavior. Also saying things about his sisters or our house or that her family makes more money than our family (which isn't true, not that it matters to a 10 year old)--all sorts of bizarre stuff. But I assume that is because she actually has a crush on him or something. Anyway, she has been annoying the hell out of him for weeks. And he has been handling it really well and not calling her names back or anything like that. Totally not encouraging her.

So today she says to my guy, "Why does your mom always wear running tights or running shorts?" And he turns to her and says, "Because she CAN!" Shut her right up.

And when he was telling me the story, he said that what he REALLY wanted to say was "My mom runs all the time because she doesn't want to look like YOUR mom!" But thankfully he knew not to say that (and yes, her mother has a significant amount of weight to lose).

 

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Sending a cyber high 5 to Riley. Very cool.