In search of my body...not the one I ate!

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Now about my trip. Way back in when this thread started I mentioned we were going to Orlando for the International Builders Show in February. The Food Network show Mission Impossible was going to tape and I had the opportunity to buy tickets. Remember? Is any of this coming back?

Well guess what! IT's FEBRUARY! And I am not ready. (So here I sit typing. )

I fly down on Tuesday (12th) after dropping the 4yr old to preschool. I am meeting DH there who is coming from El Paso, where he is working.

The Itenary is locked and loaded:

Tuesday evening, Magic Kingdom with dinner at The Plaza. (This is probably our fav restaurant.)

Wednesday the show starts, DH and an employee are heading to the show. I am going to go to the outlet mall. LOVE that Disney Outlet! and I am going to resort hop. I decided I wanted a puffy magnet from everywhere I have stayed, so I am going to make the rounds.

Evening, together to the Boardwalk for entertainment and dinner somewhere.

Thursday, while DH is at the show, I am going to World Showcase & DTD. I love taking my time shopping and he is not so into that.

Evening, DTD. We have never really gone to PI. Kids and all. We are going to the Comedy Warehouse and maybe Adventurers Club. DH loves staged comedy, but we don't really drink so I'm not sure about AC. Essencially, we are going to a bar and that's awkard when you're not used to it. KWIM? Fish outta water here.

FridayAnimal Kingdom morning touring. Epcot for evening touring. Dinner at The Land. Thinking about "Behind the Seeds" Tour.

SaturdayMGM, err I mean Hollywood Studios for the day and whatever we want to do Saturday night.

Sunday we fly out of Orlando bright and early as the Daytona 500 is Sunday afternoon. I am going to El Paso with him for a couple days and then flying home on Wednesday the 20th.

I have the BEST MIL in the whole wide world. She is coming to take over my family life for 9 days. While working too. The girls are so excited. And then we don't have to kennel our dog either. (She always willing to stay with them. We've been able to go alot of places because of her. I hope I am that kind of mom to my girls.)

We are staying at the Grand Floridian. This is alot of stress to me. We really can't affort to stay here any old day of the week. But we got a better price thru HBA then we ever could on our own. Our goal is to "stay" at every Disney Resort. We don't have the kids and we are only there for 5 days instead of 10, so it all makes sense, but I know we should be booked at POFQ.

I did not book the Mission Impossible Lunch, because my time by myself is so precious, I didn't want to lock it away.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Okay...so here is a prime example of me being over analytical....I re-read and re-read my posts until I can get all the spelling errors I know of out of the post.

I know I miss-spell words I do not know the correct spelling of...that does not bug me....because if I don't know better I am not responsible...what bothers me is when I know I used a grammatical structure wrong or missed a key while typing or misstyped etc...I look and search until I get it right.

Honestly...my posts are maybe re-read and re-edited 5-8 times on the average.

Everyone else's miss-spellings don't bother me...just my own!

UGH!!!!!! I NEED TO STOP IT......IT TAKES UP SOOO MUCH TIME!!!!!

Yes. I notice EVERY ONE OF YOUR POSTS is edited. This one has not been yet. Let's see. Will it stay as is? OR will she let it take over? HMMMMMMM?

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I agree I also spend a lot of time appologizing as well. Also the whole setting up the dissappointment so no one else can dissappoint me... I am the queen of that. My DH won't shop with me because of it. Life is so complicated sometimes. I don't think your Oprah was too bad... LOL!!!

To a more powerful and confident us!!!!!

How does this translate into shopping?

I agree with you and I am a leading culprit...the days I do not post much are the days I feel again like I failed you guys...food intake...lack of excersize etc....so I abandon you all rather than dissapoint you all....again...

I will make the commitment to post morning...afternoon and evening when at all possible...at least take 5 minutes each time...journaling is good for the soul and keeps your concious clean....less guilt...because when I stay away due to bad choices...I have guilt compounding the original guilt of failing muself and you guys...AM I MAKING ANY SENSE AT ALL!!!???

I really care for each of you on here and I talk with you all more than my family members on most weeks...Thank you for being a family.

Chbc lost 2 pounds last week!!!!!!

Yes, I hate it when this thread is dead, that just shows how much I love and rely on the interaction I get here.

Dawn - DON'T apologize for not coming here 3 times a day and babying us. Live your life. Post/journal because you need/want to.

 

[MunkyMe13]

I agree with you and I am a leading culprit...the days I do not post much are the days I feel again like I failed you guys...food intake...lack of excersize etc....so I abandon you all rather than dissapoint you all....again...

I will make the commitment to post morning...afternoon and evening when at all possible...at least take 5 minutes each time...journaling is good for the soul and keeps your concious clean....less guilt...because when I stay away due to bad choices...I have guilt compounding the original guilt of failing muself and you guys...AM I MAKING ANY SENSE AT ALL!!!???

I really care for each of you on here and I talk with you all more than my family members on most weeks...Thank you for being a family.

Chbc lost 2 pounds last week!!!!!!

Okay...so here is a prime example of me being over analytical....I re-read and re-read my posts until I can get all the spelling errors I know of out of the post.

I know I miss-spell words I do not know the correct spelling of...that does not bug me....because if I don't know better I am not responsible...what bothers me is when I know I used a grammatical structure wrong or missed a key while typing or misstyped etc...I look and search until I get it right.

Honestly...my posts are maybe re-read and re-edited 5-8 times on the average.

Everyone else's miss-spellings don't bother me...just my own!

UGH!!!!!! I NEED TO STOP IT......IT TAKES UP SOOO MUCH TIME!!!!!

Its our imperfections that make us human. But then again imperfection is all relative. So enough being philosophical.... I also am going to promise to not necessarily post more but to keep on posting. This is one group of people I'd love to not lose contact with and it seems that I am very bad at keeping up with people. In any case... CHBC congrats on your 2 lbs and your postcard is on its way (I had a DLR one at home... maybe it was a sign)

Have a magical day!!
Munky/Sarah

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

We want to know? How was the trip? Did you gain 10 pounds or maintain? Were you able to resolve some emotional issues in your "kid again" state of mind? Where did you stay? Readers want to know...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

yes. I can mail a Post Card. PM your address.

 

[MunkyMe13]

How does this translate into shopping?

Because I don't even listen to him when he tells me I look great in something. I figure either it will fit once and he'll be disappointed when it doesn't fit again or I think hes just saying it because he doesn't want to be there so I don't want to disappoint him so I say "lets just go". Its a vicious cycle...

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi gang! *waves*. I'm here, catching up... ... sick still - on week two of the sick. I need to get well! I haven't exercised in over a week now. I'll let you know how I do this week at weigh-in. Going to drink some more tea now. *waves bye*

 

[MunkyMe13]

Hi gang! *waves*. I'm here, catching up... ... sick still - on week two of the sick. I need to get well! I haven't exercised in over a week now. I'll let you know how I do this week at weigh-in. Going to drink some more tea now. *waves bye*

I hope you feel better

 

[born2bird]

...and of course, you can always just do what I do...have your picture taken, just do the "professional fat girl pose"

Here's me and my 3 Disney Kids...

Look at all that blond hair!! You and your children are gorgous! Thanks for sharing.

I JUST RAN A 5-FREAKIN'-K ON THE TREADMILL!

That's right...I spanx'd up (oh yeah, it is part of my workout attire now... ), went to the gym, and ran (ok, jiggled) for 36 consecutive minutes! Yes, that is a 12-minute mile for anyone keeping track, so I am slower than the line for Dumbo moves. But the point is that I RAN for 36 minutes!

I am bursting! (In a good way...not out of my jeans...for once! )

YOU ROCK!!!! I start week 4D1 of the C25k today and I am somewhat skeptical about how I will do. I am also having knee pain.. I really hope it is nothing. I am going to run tonight even if I have to just repeat week 3.

I guess the moral of the story is, "Quality" jeans are for skinny minnies, wait, rich skinny minnies, and I'm gonna stick with Fashion Bug.

I loved your shopping for jeans story. I only go into Nordstroms to use their bathroom. I did promise myself a pair of expensive jeans when i get to my goal weight. Now all of my jeans come from LL Bean online. I avoid malls unless absolutely necessary.

And, thanks Dawn for giving me the link to this thread! I've taken a little while to read through and I see that you all are incredibly supportive. I, like you, need to lose weight. I've tried many times and have been successful at losing weight, but never losing down to my goal and never maintaining the weight that I did manage to lose. I find that there is always something that triggers me to go back to my bad habits. And, it always takes a while to get myself back on track. I know that I am an emotional eater, so overcoming that is a struggle.

I will never completely give up on this quest, as I know that if I do, my life will be cut really short and I have two sons to take care of. I'm so tired of hiding behind all of this weight. I have over 100 pounds to lose total, but I plan to make smaller goals of 10lbs each. I have started over about a hundred times, but here's hoping this time I'll do better than the time before.

WELCOME!!! This is a great group!

I had a good weekend, I think. Very busy, but happy kind of busy. Didn't get all my water in on Saturday because I wasn't home to focus on drinking it. Made gluten-free onion rings on Saturday night (which were to die for) and ate them with reduced sugar ketchup, but still probably had too many. Oh, well, Sunday I did the W3D3 C25K workout in the morning and then walked 1 1/2 laps around the mall (about 1 1/2 miles) in the afternoon, so maybe I worked most of them off! I weigh in for BL challenge tomorrow morning, so we'll see.

Hope everybody has a great afternoon/evening!

Susan

Onion rings are up there on my list of favorites right next to french fries. Man, I am hungry. How are you doing with W3 of the C25k? I am worried about W4.

The nano has week 1 ready fto CT5K. when it 1st did the sync thing, I had downloaded week 9. What why start with week 9. I now have week 1,2,5, and 9 on nano. I will try for the other weeks later. So I am almost ready. Not yet go for launch. I'm getting there. I'm still sitting, need to get sneakers on and water ready, yes I'm stalling. You all are such motivation.
Yes. I really can hear it. Go for launch.

I love having the program on my ipod. It makes keeping track of time so much easier. Good luck with your first week.

Hi Everyone....

Well its a new day and I am in much better spirits than I was last night. I am refocused, re-energized and ready to kick some weight loss butt this week....

Talk to you all soon,
Goof

I am ignoring the weekend and staring over todayl. Monday wasn't horrible but it certainly could have been better. It WILL be a good week!!

Hi gang! *waves*. I'm here, catching up... ... sick still - on week two of the sick. I need to get well! I haven't exercised in over a week now. I'll let you know how I do this week at weigh-in. Going to drink some more tea now. *waves bye*

2 weeks of the funk...you poor thing. Feel better soon.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hi gang! *waves*. I'm here, catching up... ... sick still - on week two of the sick. I need to get well! I haven't exercised in over a week now. I'll let you know how I do this week at weigh-in. Going to drink some more tea now. *waves bye*

TWO weeks! That's horrible. You'll probably do good at weigh in.

 

[MunkyMe13]

work is soooo boring today LOL!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Semptember girl.... feel better soon... I'm sending chicken soup thoughts your way in hopes that it makes you feel better...

DizneyDawn - stop sweating the small stuff..... you are like my sister in that a single hair out of place will throw your whole day off, but you completely miss the boat on the fact that your mother is delierious with a fever and is in need of medical attention (this actually happened....) I want to get you the book as I think it will help.... Its all about perspective....

Munkyme - have fun on your trip... and be prepared to tell us all about it when you get back. If you don't mind adding another postcard to the mix, I'll send you my address.

DWDelight - have an awesome trip... enjoy all of that shopping / me time / time with hubby, etc. The same goes for you - be prepared to share when you get back.... Also - if you don't mind sending another postcard, I would like to add my name to the mix.

I may not be able to send postcards from our happy place until December, but can I interest you in postcards from upstate NY. I can send images of the real Saratoga Springs if anyone is interested in comparing them to Disney's version...

Today is going much better than last night thanks to all of you...
I do a bit of anonymous journaling and use the words to juse work my way through my own thoughts. This morning I needed to journal and found my thoughts going back to all of you on this board. It amazes me what this group of somewhat strangers has done for eachother... If you don't mind, I want to share a little of what I wrote with you all and say Thanks!!!

This is the last paragraph from today's entry...
For now I am offering my thanks to this special group of ‘strangers’ who, by chance, happened to wander into my life. They are the good Samaritans who stopped to help pick me up, nourish my soul and start me back down the path on this journey towards a new me… for that I owe them a great deal…

OK - mushy time over.... back to the fun... I am off to eat my lunch... turkey burger w/ barbecue sauce and some green beans on the side... yum...

talk to you all soon,
Goof

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG--I go to the gym for the morning and I come back to dozens of posts...all of which I want to respond to!

Today is my crazy busy day, so I don't have time to do all of my responding right now...but know that I am laughing and crying and being frustrated and elated with all of you for our collective successes and failures and emotional issues and challenges (ok...does that make me super schizophrenic?)

Hopefully I will be able to pop in this afternoon and do some real catching up.

FYI--had another great run on TM! Didn't do the entire 36 minutes/5k, but I ran for 30 conscutive minutes! Good Lord...I am turning into one of them....

 

[MunkyMe13]

Semptember girl.... feel better soon... I'm sending chicken soup thoughts your way in hopes that it makes you feel better...

DizneyDawn - stop sweating the small stuff..... you are like my sister in that a single hair out of place will throw your whole day off, but you completely miss the boat on the fact that your mother is delierious with a fever and is in need of medical attention (this actually happened....) I want to get you the book as I think it will help.... Its all about perspective....

Munkyme - have fun on your trip... and be prepared to tell us all about it when you get back. If you don't mind adding another postcard to the mix, I'll send you my address.

DWDelight - have an awesome trip... enjoy all of that shopping / me time / time with hubby, etc. The same goes for you - be prepared to share when you get back.... Also - if you don't mind sending another postcard, I would like to add my name to the mix.

I may not be able to send postcards from our happy place until December, but can I interest you in postcards from upstate NY. I can send images of the real Saratoga Springs if anyone is interested in comparing them to Disney's version...

Today is going much better than last night thanks to all of you...
I do a bit of anonymous journaling and use the words to juse work my way through my own thoughts. This morning I needed to journal and found my thoughts going back to all of you on this board. It amazes me what this group of somewhat strangers has done for eachother... If you don't mind, I want to share a little of what I wrote with you all and say Thanks!!!

This is the last paragraph from today's entry...
For now I am offering my thanks to this special group of ‘strangers’ who, by chance, happened to wander into my life. They are the good Samaritans who stopped to help pick me up, nourish my soul and start me back down the path on this journey towards a new me… for that I owe them a great deal…

OK - mushy time over.... back to the fun... I am off to eat my lunch... turkey burger w/ barbecue sauce and some green beans on the side... yum...

talk to you all soon,
Goof

I definately don't mind sending a postcard. I told DH to prepare himself for the stack of postcards I plan on sending Your lunch sounds far better than mine... Chicken noodle soup and tuna (no sandwich, just tuna... lol)

OMG--I go to the gym for the morning and I come back to dozens of posts...all of which I want to respond to!

Today is my crazy busy day, so I don't have time to do all of my responding right now...but know that I am laughing and crying and being frustrated and elated with all of you for our collective successes and failures and emotional issues and challenges (ok...does that make me super schizophrenic?)

Hopefully I will be able to pop in this afternoon and do some real catching up.

FYI--had another great run on TM! Didn't do the entire 36 minutes/5k, but I ran for 30 conscutive minutes! Good Lord...I am turning into one of them....

I wish my day was busier... it might go quicker if it was... LOL... DH took a personal day today so he is sitting at home watching Star Trek Voyager... LOL... Grats on running for 30 minutes consecutively....

 

[chbc]

Hi all. I just got caught up on the new posts and will respond after my walk . I kept seeing chbc lost 2 pounds in bold-now that is motivation. You all inspire me. Thank you! I'll be back. Yes, I saw Arnold on the news yesterday.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Now about my trip. Way back in when this thread started I mentioned we were going to Orlando for the International Builders Show in February. The Food Network show Mission Impossible was going to tape and I had the opportunity to buy tickets. Remember? Is any of this coming back?Yes....duh...I am remembering so I am sorry....you just have not been obsessing over this trip online like I would be...loosing sleep....overcalculating etc...so I forgot!!! I would be so excited I would be having a Mickeygasm right now if I were you....yes..I want coyrights for that one too 3Dkids!

Well guess what! IT's FEBRUARY! And I am not ready. (So here I sit typing. ) I would be doing the same thing...

I fly down on Tuesday (12th) after dropping the 4yr old to preschool. I am meeting DH there who is coming from El Paso, where he is working.

The Itenary is locked and loaded:

Tuesday evening, Magic Kingdom with dinner at The Plaza. (This is probably our fav restaurant.)Never been there...do tell about what you ike and what you eat there....

Wednesday the show starts, DH and an employee are heading to the show. I am going to go to the outlet mall. LOVE that Disney Outlet! and I am going to resort hop. I decided I wanted a puffy magnet from everywhere I have stayed, so I am going to make the rounds.

Evening, together to the Boardwalk for entertainment and dinner somewhere.
I love Spoodles Rest. for a nice meal...get resies if you can...a fun 50's style dinner with great burgers and THE BEST desserts is on the Yacht and Beach Club side...Beaches N Cream Soda Shop....it is my kids favorite and I enjoy it as well...no early resies so get there before Epcot closes cause it gets crazy busy!!
Thursday, while DH is at the show, I am going to World Showcase & DTD. I love taking my time shopping and he is not so into that. I am so jealous...go to Germany...they have an awesome Swarovski jewelry shop that has the cutest mickey rings...I spent $75 on one and it was my souveniegr for the trip but I wear it all the time and it was a great keepsake. I have a friend that started a tradition of buying nice gold charms at each trip and not t-shirts etc...it gives her a reason to know what she is looking for not wasting time...but she has this beautiful scrapbook on her wrist and it reminds her daily of her trips. I think of all the money that I have spent on cr@p that was just to have something to be a memory that I lost as soon as I got home. She spent about $100 on the bracelet and about $25-40 on the charms.

Evening, DTD. We have never really gone to PI. Kids and all. We are going to the Comedy Warehouse and maybe Adventurers Club. DH loves staged comedy, but we don't really drink so I'm not sure about AC. Essencially, we are going to a bar and that's awkard when you're not used to it. KWIM? Fish outta water here.
Went to the Irish pub Raglan Road....2 times in the last year and it was awesome!!! I am not a bar person either...and the dancers and music and atmosphere was just plain fun.

FridayAnimal Kingdom morning touring. Epcot for evening touring. Dinner at The Land. Thinking about "Behind the Seeds" Tour.

SaturdayMGM, err I mean Hollywood Studios for the day and whatever we want to do Saturday night.
I missed something recently...I have seen the new verbage for the old MGM...why did they change it???

Sunday we fly out of Orlando bright and early as the Daytona 500 is Sunday afternoon. I am going to El Paso with him for a couple days and then flying home on Wednesday the 20th.
I hope you have a chance to work on the two of you and enjoy each other tremendously!!
I have the BEST MIL in the whole wide world. She is coming to take over my family life for 9 days. While working too. The girls are so excited. And then we don't have to kennel our dog either. (She always willing to stay with them. We've been able to go alot of places because of her. I hope I am that kind of mom to my girls.)
Me too....my ex MIL loves my kids but would not change her schedule drastically for them...neither would my parents to tell you the truth.

We are staying at the Grand Floridian. This is alot of stress to me. We really can't affort to stay here any old day of the week. But we got a better price thru HBA then we ever could on our own. Our goal is to "stay" at every Disney Resort. We don't have the kids and we are only there for 5 days instead of 10, so it all makes sense, but I know we should be booked at POFQ.
Enjoy this...appreciate it...do not quantify the money but the memories you will have. I know you will love the pampering if you sit back and let it happen....spend time at the pool...order a drink like you belong!!

I did not book the Mission Impossible Lunch, because my time by myself is so precious, I didn't want to lock it away.

Good idea...

Yes. I notice EVERY ONE OF YOUR POSTS is edited. This one has not been yet. Let's see. Will it stay as is? OR will she let it take over? HMMMMMMM?

How do you tell they are edited??? I only just learned the green light in the left corner meant people were on!!! I guess I am a little slow!!

I di dedit this because I needed to emphasize that I literally just learned the green light dealie a week ago...I am not editing spelling errors which I have found and is driving me crazy...but I will let it go...I hope..


Yes, I hate it when this thread is dead, that just shows how much I love and rely on the interaction I get here.

Dawn - DON'T apologize for not coming here 3 times a day and babying us. Live your life. Post/journal because you need/want to.[/QUOTE]
I don't feel like I am babysitting....I feel like I am abandoning...I love being here and love posting and reading!

This is one group of people I'd love to not lose contact with and it seems that I am very bad at keeping up with people. In any case... CHBC congrats on your 2 lbs and your postcard is on its way (I had a DLR one at home... maybe it was a sign)

Have a magical day!!
Munky/Sarah

I am bad at that too...then you feel bad so much time has gone which leads to more time than an akward appology for the time!!!

yes. I can mail a Post Card. PM your address.

Yah!!! I am so excited...

Because I don't even listen to him when he tells me I look great in something. I figure either it will fit once and he'll be disappointed when it doesn't fit again or I think hes just saying it because he doesn't want to be there so I don't want to disappoint him so I say "lets just go". Its a vicious cycle...

Did you turn into me or did I turn into you??

Hi gang! *waves*. I'm here, catching up... ... sick still - on week two of the sick. I need to get well! I haven't exercised in over a week now. I'll let you know how I do this week at weigh-in. Going to drink some more tea now. *waves bye*

We miss you!!!

DizneyDawn - stop sweating the small stuff..... you are like my sister in that a single hair out of place will throw your whole day off, but you completely miss the boat on the fact that your mother is delierious with a fever and is in need of medical attention (this actually happened....) I want to get you the book as I think it will help.... Its all about perspective....

I need it...I do sweat the silly stuff all the time...at myself...

Munkyme - have fun on your trip... and be prepared to tell us all about it when you get back. If you don't mind adding another postcard to the mix, I'll send you my address.
I am pming you too!!! No more delaying and procrastinating!!

I may not be able to send postcards from our happy place until December, but can I interest you in postcards from upstate NY. I can send images of the real Saratoga Springs if anyone is interested in comparing them to Disney's version...

I also was thinking of this and how fun it would be for each of us to take a week and send out postcards friom our locale to the others...it means something to look forward to and we do need something!!

Today is going much better than last night thanks to all of you...
I do a bit of anonymous journaling and use the words to juse work my way through my own thoughts. This morning I needed to journal and found my thoughts going back to all of you on this board. It amazes me what this group of somewhat strangers has done for eachother... If you don't mind, I want to share a little of what I wrote with you all and say Thanks!!!

This is the last paragraph from today's entry...
For now I am offering my thanks to this special group of ‘strangers’ who, by chance, happened to wander into my life. They are the good Samaritans who stopped to help pick me up, nourish my soul and start me back down the path on this journey towards a new me… for that I owe them a great deal…

OK - mushy time over.... back to the fun... I am off to eat my lunch... turkey burger w/ barbecue sauce and some green beans on the side... yum...

talk to you all soon,
Goof

Okay...now I am tearing up...way to go Goof...I am all emotional and want to hug something and I tried my cat but it just wheezed under the pressure of my arms and kinda went "oomph" !!!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Okay...now I am tearing up...way to go Goof...I am all emotional and want to hug something and I tried my cat but it just wheezed under the pressure of my arms and kinda went "oomph" !!! [/COLOR]

I am laughing at the look your cat must have given you.... I used to do that with my cat when I needed a hug and she never really appreciated it either.... unless of course there were treats involved....

PM me addresses and I'll send the first round of postcards...

Goof

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi all. I just got caught up on the new posts and will respond after my walk . I kept seeing chbc lost 2 pounds in bold-now that is motivation. You all inspire me. Thank you! I'll be back. Yes, I saw Arnold on the news yesterday.

What did Arnold do?? Is he really an Eastern European Woman???

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Edit you say. I am going to edit this post.

Now at the bottom of this post you see I edited it.