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

[3DisneyKids]

As for Dad and a fauwxhawk, that would be funny... He is generally up for anything that is fun, so you all would absolute fall in love with him. Did I mention that he makes his own wine???? If I could find a way to bring a couple of bottles down with me, we could all have a really good time on the hooch... (it does have a higher alcohol content you know.... on the plus side - no sulfites, so no migraines afterwords....)

DH and I make our own wine and beer as well. We have 4 beers on tap in our bonus room/bar (yes, we actually have bar taps in the counter...you can have a draft anytime you want in this house! ) and we have over 200 bottles of wine in the wine cellar. Both are really quite good. The beer we have won awards for, but the wine is not *that* good yet...meaning not award-winning, but still very good. Our merlot is the house specialty.

Can't wait for this to happen....

OMG, I am so ready to call DVC right now and start reserving space!


BTW - I weighed in at JC last night and lost 1.7 pounds.... Given all the stress eating and lack of exercise, I would classify this as an easter season miracle...

A loss even in the midst of all of this!!! You, too, have achieved goddess status!

My show down with my boss is this afternoon. I am going to need all of the pixie dust I can get to keep my emotions in check. I am angry, frustrated, hurt, and a whole bunch of other emotions about this situation, but need to present my case in a calm and professional tone. Not good when as my JC consultant put it last night, I am unhappy in my job and I am dieting.... leave me the h*ll alone..... I am hoping to calm myself down a bit before I go to the meeting, but wish me luck if I don't.

Sending lots and lots of positive vibes your way! Hang tough...be strong but not angry. Remember that there is a difference between being assertive and being aggressive. You CAN do this!

I was NOT a good girl last night... suffice it to say, TOM combined with racing home to get Mr Kat and race back to the game (w/ no time to eat anything healthy), resulted in my drinking on an empty stomach, which then led to a burger and fries from hardees, and some pizza when we got home, and more beer...

Poor Erika got a nice chat w/ me after I was waaaay too many sheets to the wind. Sorry Erika!! I promise that the next time we chat I will be sober.

It's ok...you are a fun drunk!

Miracle of all miracles...I have DOWN time today! What the hell is that?!?! I find myself wandering from room to room aimlessly....

Ok...funny story...So as always, I got up this morning and got dressed in my workout clothes. Problem was...my wind pants that I normally wear to the gym are all dirty and the only thing I have left is spandex running tights. So I figure, what the hell...throw them on and throw a running shirt on and start to get the kids ready for school. When I get to my youngest's school one of my friends there is having a major melt down...in tears, etc. She is going through a really difficult time. So I tell her that I have nowhere that I need to be, let's go out to breakfast and she can cry to me all she needs. She is grateful, so we kiss our respective kids good-bye and head to the restaurant. As I am hopping in my car I realize, with major panic I might add, that I am about to go to a restaurant WEARING SPANDEX! Holy sh*t! How did I get myself into this? And now there is no way out of it b/c I already made plans with her and she is in her car driving out of the lot...

So...yes...I was seen all over town today in spandex tights. It must not be too terrifying of a sight since no other patrons in the restaurant lost their breakfast...(insert vomiting smiley here). And my friend repeatedly told me how great I was looking. She said she hadn't realized how much weight I had lost until seeing me this morning. Of course, that made me feel great....but I couldn't help but be self-conscious of every remaining lump and bump. It was like....yikes! Now people are LOOKING!

 

[goofyfan-12]

I know a certain Kat with a mighty swing of a stick...she can take him to his knees until he is begging you puleassse!!!

I may have to take Kat up on this if things don't go well...

BTW - I will tell you the same thing I tell any women who starts flirting with my dad.... 'I'm not calling you mom....'

It's ok...you are a fun drunk!

3DK - now I want to taste your wine..... It sounds fabulous... Not much of a beer drinker but congrats on the awards.... and you have to love the fact that it is all on tap waiting for you....

Miracle of all miracles...I have DOWN time today! What the hell is that?!?! I find myself wandering from room to room aimlessly....

Ok...funny story...So as always, I got up this morning and got dressed in my workout clothes. Problem was...my wind pants that I normally wear to the gym are all dirty and the only thing I have left is spandex running tights. So I figure, what the hell...throw them on and throw a running shirt on and start to get the kids ready for school. When I get to my youngest's school one of my friends there is having a major melt down...in tears, etc. She is going through a really difficult time. So I tell her that I have nowhere that I need to be, let's go out to breakfast and she can cry to me all she needs. She is grateful, so we kiss our respective kids good-bye and head to the restaurant. As I am hopping in my car I realize, with major panic I might add, that I am about to go to a restaurant WEARING SPANDEX! Holy sh*t! How did I get myself into this? And now there is no way out of it b/c I already made plans with her and she is in her car driving out of the lot...

So...yes...I was seen all over town today in spandex tights. It must not be too terrifying of a sight since no other patrons in the restaurant lost their breakfast...(insert vomiting smiley here). And my friend repeatedly told me how great I was looking. She said she hadn't realized how much weight I had lost until seeing me this morning. Of course, that made me feel great....but I couldn't help but be self-conscious of every remaining lump and bump. It was like....yikes! Now people are LOOKING!

I'm sure you looked fabulous in your running attire, but I can totally understand about feeling self conscious. I feel the same way when I deviate from my standard look. Put me in a skirt and all I can think about is how many people are staring at my cankles....

Thanks for the words of advice. I am struggling to keep the anger in check so that I don't get all emotional in there. I normally am a very assertive (not aggressive) person when it comes to negotiations so I am hoping that that part of my personality will rise to the occasion.

Our network is down so I can't do much of anything at the moment. My desk if covered with things to do and I can't do any of them since I am cut off from all of the files I need. Ain't technology grand....

Hope you all are having a better day than me so far...

Goof

 

[Dizneydawn]

I may have to take Kat up on this if things don't go well...

BTW - I will tell you the same thing I tell any women who starts flirting with my dad.... 'I'm not calling you mom....'
Great...and I was about to go to Walmart to get material to sew matching dresses!
Fun Hater...



Goof

3DisKids was in SPANDEX....I am tellin....who...not quite sure but I am tellin...

 

[3DisneyKids]

BTW, Dawn...what is up with the slutty Mt. Dew-drinking nurse??? She kinda looks like a Tranny.....

 

[Dizneydawn]

BTW, Dawn...what is up with the slutty Mt. Dew-drinking nurse??? She kinda looks like a Tranny.....

Thanks...now you just told everyone Grumps fantasy...

And here is the best part...he can't post at work but he can read...so he is hoppin mad he can't zing me....should I post the nekedish speedo pics I am holding over his head since he can't do much to fight back right now....????

 

[AKASnowWhite]

As I am hopping in my car I realize, with major panic I might add, that I am about to go to a restaurant WEARING SPANDEX! Holy sh*t! How did I get myself into this?

Oh my! I think I woulda felt NAKED! I'm sure your friend appreciated your time and sacrifice (after all - you did miss your run...or did you go anyway? I wouldn't have been able to - coffee sloshing in my stomach...I woulda had to stop to pee in the bushes somewhere! ).....

I ellipitcalled (sp?) and biked today - would have been a nice day here for an outside run, but after PT yesterday my foot is a bit tender so, I figured I better stick with low/no impact for today.

Hope everyone else is doing well today....

 

[AKASnowWhite]

BTW, Dawn...what is up with the slutty Mt. Dew-drinking nurse??? She kinda looks like a Tranny.....

hey baby....show me where it hurts ...

 

[HockeyKat]

Erika, you get down w/ your bad-a$$ed spandexed self!!

I am sure the wine and beer are tasty... but today I can't even think about wanting to drink either of them.

I managed to drag my very unhappy butt to the gym at lunch. 45 min on the elliptical, 3.4 miles. It was a bit touch-n-go between the 20 and 30 min mark, but after 30 I started to feel better and I feel much better now than I did this morning.

Goof, .

 

[3DisneyKids]

I'm sure you looked fabulous in your running attire, but I can totally understand about feeling self conscious. I feel the same way when I deviate from my standard look. Put me in a skirt and all I can think about is how many people are staring at my cankles....

Well, not fabulous, but not horrifying either. I am going to post a pic next week on April 1st. I realized that the last time I posted my pics was March 1st, so I have decided to post pictures on the first of every month until I reach goal. I am giving you all fair warning now...you may not want to eat before checking our thread on that day. I don't want anyone getting sick...

3DisKids was in SPANDEX....I am tellin....who...not quite sure but I am tellin...

Just don't tell DH! He will be MORTIFIED if he finds out! Mr. Perfect and all....

Oh my! I think I woulda felt NAKED! I'm sure your friend appreciated your time and sacrifice (after all - you did miss your run...or did you go anyway? I wouldn't have been able to - coffee sloshing in my stomach...I woulda had to stop to pee in the bushes somewhere! ).....

Miss a run? HA! Never! Today is a rest day for running, so I was just planning on doing a quick x-training work out. I ended up just doing a DVD at home. Sorry the foot is still hurting! :hug:

Erika, you get down w/ your bad-a$$ed spandexed self!!

I am sure the wine and beer are tasty... but today I can't even think about wanting to drink either of them.

Serves you right! Glad you made it to the gym and worked through it. I always find that is a good cure for the day-after....you just sweat it all out.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

LOVE the dwarf names.....wifey..... wait, wait, you mean marriage isn't all sugar plums and gum drops?

Oh, your still in that sweet blessed state of bliss. Remember these days. Ha!

Ok...funny story...So as always, I got up this morning and got dressed in my workout clothes. Problem was...my wind pants that I normally wear to the gym are all dirty and the only thing I have left is spandex running tights. So I figure, what the hell...throw them on and throw a running shirt on and start to get the kids ready for school. When I get to my youngest's school one of my friends there is having a major melt down...in tears, etc. She is going through a really difficult time. So I tell her that I have nowhere that I need to be, let's go out to breakfast and she can cry to me all she needs. She is grateful, so we kiss our respective kids good-bye and head to the restaurant. As I am hopping in my car I realize, with major panic I might add, that I am about to go to a restaurant WEARING SPANDEX! Holy sh*t! How did I get myself into this? And now there is no way out of it b/c I already made plans with her and she is in her car driving out of the lot...

So...yes...I was seen all over town today in spandex tights. It must not be too terrifying of a sight since no other patrons in the restaurant lost their breakfast...(insert vomiting smiley here). And my friend repeatedly told me how great I was looking. She said she hadn't realized how much weight I had lost until seeing me this morning. Of course, that made me feel great....but I couldn't help but be self-conscious of every remaining lump and bump. It was like....yikes! Now people are LOOKING!

That was Hi * Lar * Ious. (Thanks SGirl, that's how I'm saying it now too. )

Well, not fabulous, but not horrifying either. I am going to post a pic next week on April 1st. I realized that the last time I posted my pics was March 1st, so I have decided to post pictures on the first of every month until I reach goal. I am giving you all fair warning now...you may not want to eat before checking our thread on that day. I don't want anyone getting sick...



Just don't tell DH! He will be MORTIFIED if he finds out! Mr. Perfect and all....





Miss a run? HA! Never! Today is a rest day for running, so I was just planning on doing a quick x-training work out. I ended up just doing a DVD at home. Sorry the foot is still hurting! :hug:



Serves you right! Glad you made it to the gym and worked through it. I always find that is a good cure for the day-after....you just sweat it all out.

I'm sure you'll look great.

And oh by the way, yes, I'm hurling things at you. In by best winey-impression voice, "it's a rest day, I'll just hold back and cross train for only 7 hours."

I'd like a picture of your bonus room bar. That intrigues me to no end. My husband would like a Diet Mt Dew Tap.

And apparently, so would Grumps.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi Everyone...

Just wanted to send a quick note to let you all know that I survived my meeting and didn't need bail money or anything....

Overall, the meeting went well. My boss put on his best sales face to try and convince me to stay, but when I started to counter him with how my career has flatlined, with the fact that I am bored at my job with no hope of growth, etc. he didn't have much of an arguement to counter me. I think the final nail in his arguement was when he tried to tell me that I have been labeled as someone that the company would like to develop as a leader in the upstate market, but then couldn't explain what development opportunities I was being given in my current position when I pressed him on it.

So - after all is said and done, he agreed to not stand in my way and is going to work on a transition plan for me so that the relationship with the client on the job I am on now is not affected. If all goes well, I should be moving sometime in the next three months... Guess I need to start going through my stuff and getting rid of the junk....

Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts. They have meant a great deal to me. Now - hopefully, I can get my focus back on track for my weight loss efforts... I need to look smokin for the body boards meet in WDW.... I have to keep up with spandex wearing Erika....

Goof

 

[born2bird]

GOOD GRIEF!!! I am stuck at a diffrent building with no internet and this thread grows out-of-control. I only skimmed because I have to go to another freakin' meeting.

I am all for the WDW meet in December. I will be there Nov 30 - Dec 7. I really hope some of you will be there at the same time. We are staying at the SSR for the first time and are looking into becoming DVC members while we are there this time. I am thinking the Boardwalk would be the best fit for us.

Erika - I bet you looked smashing in your spandex!!! All that hard work is paying off.

UGGHHH, I have to go to this stupid meeting where everyone will say the same things over and over again and nothing will get resolved and then we will have to have another meeting.... I will get back here tomorrow and check-in on everyone.

I did run 3.3 miles last night and am ctraining tonight. My knee is protesting but I keep icing it and it feels good at the moment.

Have a great night everyone.

 

[chbc]

Yikes. Trying to get caught up.
Erika- 45 min. on treadmill
Breakfast is oatmeal with raisins I add (plumped in the micro) 90% of the time, I deviate with cheerios and nanas. OJ
Lunch- soup and salad or soup and sandwich (today was egg salad) Milk
Dinner- we are making homemade pizza. and salad
snacks- cottage cheese with chives, olives, kashi crackers (not good with braces)

My braces hurt, so no raisins in the oatmeal til this pain goes away
I may be eating mashed potatoes for the rest the week.

Meeting with Superintendent went well. Has yet to approve paid admin. leave even though he has been investigating this for months. I was praised for answering questions well and the uniserv rep. was clearly an advocate for me. Wish I could party in December. Maybe if I had a great new job.

 

[HockeyKat]

GOOD GRIEF!!! I am stuck at a diffrent building with no internet and this thread grows out-of-control. I only skimmed because I have to go to another freakin' meeting.

I am all for the WDW meet in December. I will be there Nov 30 - Dec 7. I really hope some of you will be there at the same time. We are staying at the SSR for the first time and are looking into becoming DVC members while we are there this time. I am thinking the Boardwalk would be the best fit for us.

Erika - I bet you looked smashing in your spandex!!! All that hard work is paying off.

UGGHHH, I have to go to this stupid meeting where everyone will say the same things over and over again and nothing will get resolved and then we will have to have another meeting.... I will get back here tomorrow and check-in on everyone.

I did run 3.3 miles last night and am ctraining tonight. My knee is protesting but I keep icing it and it feels good at the moment.

Have a great night everyone.

Kim, do you work next to me? Because hmm, I think I was in that meeting already today!

I am gradually starting to feel like a human being again.

Sorry that I pick the BB week to wind up all PMSy and drink and eat bad.

But today I have picked myself back up and had a healthy lunch and went to the gym, so hopefully 'sall good...

 

[goofyfan-12]

GOOD GRIEF!!! I am stuck at a diffrent building with no internet and this thread grows out-of-control. I only skimmed because I have to go to another freakin' meeting.

I am all for the WDW meet in December. I will be there Nov 30 - Dec 7. I really hope some of you will be there at the same time. We are staying at the SSR for the first time and are looking into becoming DVC members while we are there this time. I am thinking the Boardwalk would be the best fit for us.

Erika - I bet you looked smashing in your spandex!!! All that hard work is paying off.

UGGHHH, I have to go to this stupid meeting where everyone will say the same things over and over again and nothing will get resolved and then we will have to have another meeting.... I will get back here tomorrow and check-in on everyone.

I did run 3.3 miles last night and am ctraining tonight. My knee is protesting but I keep icing it and it feels good at the moment.

Have a great night everyone.

Bird - I will be at SSR from 12/2 - 12/9. We will definitely have to find a way to meet while we are there...

 

[born2bird]

Hi Everyone...

Just wanted to send a quick note to let you all know that I survived my meeting and didn't need bail money or anything....

Overall, the meeting went well. My boss put on his best sales face to try and convince me to stay, but when I started to counter him with how my career has flatlined, with the fact that I am bored at my job with no hope of growth, etc. he didn't have much of an arguement to counter me. I think the final nail in his arguement was when he tried to tell me that I have been labeled as someone that the company would like to develop as a leader in the upstate market, but then couldn't explain what development opportunities I was being given in my current position when I pressed him on it.

So - after all is said and done, he agreed to not stand in my way and is going to work on a transition plan for me so that the relationship with the client on the job I am on now is not affected. If all goes well, I should be moving sometime in the next three months... Guess I need to start going through my stuff and getting rid of the junk....

Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts. They have meant a great deal to me. Now - hopefully, I can get my focus back on track for my weight loss efforts... I need to look smokin for the body boards meet in WDW.... I have to keep up with spandex wearing Erika....

Goof

This is great news!! I am very glad all went well for you. Three months isn't long at all.

 

[born2bird]

Bird - I will be at SSR from 12/2 - 12/9. We will definitely have to find a way to meet while we are there...

That would be GREAT!!!
Ok, I am now late for my meeting.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Hi Everyone...

Just wanted to send a quick note to let you all know that I survived my meeting and didn't need bail money or anything....

Overall, the meeting went well. My boss put on his best sales face to try and convince me to stay, but when I started to counter him with how my career has flatlined, with the fact that I am bored at my job with no hope of growth, etc. he didn't have much of an arguement to counter me. I think the final nail in his arguement was when he tried to tell me that I have been labeled as someone that the company would like to develop as a leader in the upstate market, but then couldn't explain what development opportunities I was being given in my current position when I pressed him on it.

So - after all is said and done, he agreed to not stand in my way and is going to work on a transition plan for me so that the relationship with the client on the job I am on now is not affected. If all goes well, I should be moving sometime in the next three months... Guess I need to start going through my stuff and getting rid of the junk....

Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts. They have meant a great deal to me. Now - hopefully, I can get my focus back on track for my weight loss efforts... I need to look smokin for the body boards meet in WDW.... I have to keep up with spandex wearing Erika....

Goof

Yaaaaay Goof. Super Proud of you. (I'd have been crying all over the place.) Three months isn't very long!

 

[MunkyMe13]

Erika, you get down w/ your bad-a$$ed spandexed self!!

I am sure the wine and beer are tasty... but today I can't even think about wanting to drink either of them.

I managed to drag my very unhappy butt to the gym at lunch. 45 min on the elliptical, 3.4 miles. It was a bit touch-n-go between the 20 and 30 min mark, but after 30 I started to feel better and I feel much better now than I did this morning.

Goof, .

LOL... you talked to me a bit... but then you vanished lol!

Hi Everyone...

Just wanted to send a quick note to let you all know that I survived my meeting and didn't need bail money or anything....

Overall, the meeting went well. My boss put on his best sales face to try and convince me to stay, but when I started to counter him with how my career has flatlined, with the fact that I am bored at my job with no hope of growth, etc. he didn't have much of an arguement to counter me. I think the final nail in his arguement was when he tried to tell me that I have been labeled as someone that the company would like to develop as a leader in the upstate market, but then couldn't explain what development opportunities I was being given in my current position when I pressed him on it.

So - after all is said and done, he agreed to not stand in my way and is going to work on a transition plan for me so that the relationship with the client on the job I am on now is not affected. If all goes well, I should be moving sometime in the next three months... Guess I need to start going through my stuff and getting rid of the junk....

Thanks for all the kind words and thoughts. They have meant a great deal to me. Now - hopefully, I can get my focus back on track for my weight loss efforts... I need to look smokin for the body boards meet in WDW.... I have to keep up with spandex wearing Erika....

Goof

Well last night was interesting... Found out because of me the jerk Jason at the gym eventually got canned, most of his employess got canned or quit, and the senior vp of the region is now based at that location. They also kissed my butt quite a bit... Mom didn't do so hot tho... She worked out on the bike for 5 minutes and because shes not used to exercising and because shes smoking still she gotta a bad headache so we left... Today she said even if she doesn't work out as long she'll let me do my 30 minutes... Sorry I didn't post much today but work got busy... I miss talking to y'all regularly!!

Sarah

 

[3DisneyKids]

Call me crazy, but....

I just booked a 2-BR at SSR for 12/6 - 12/8 (3 nights)...anyone who wants to crash is welcome!

Dawn will be at Disney 12/7 - 12/14
Kim will be there 11/30 - 12/7
Paula will be there 12/2 - 12/9

So by being there starting on the 6th and going through the 8th (leaving on the 9th) everyone who will already be there during that time will be able to participate. Now, Dawn and Kim may pass each other coming and going, so unless Dawn comes down a day early, those two may not connect. But everyone else is fair game!

Ok...I know that I am in, so is Kat and so is SGLiz. We need to find a way to get DWD Liz there. (She wants to go, but DH is a pill...so we will have to work on that somehow...) Heather, Bride, and Sarah cannot make it.

Ok, so who does that leave...Nancy, Grumps (or is he with Dawn on this trip?), who am I missing?

Mark your calendars, babes...I think we have a meet planned....

If other dates work better...shout out. I just used these days because 3 of our gang will already be there at that time, so it seemed to make sense. I am totally flexible here. It's just that early Dec. is a VERY busy time for DVCers, and I still have booking advantage at SSR, so I wanted to make sure to grab a spot while I still can. I chose SSR (1) b/c Kim and Paula are already there; (2) I have home resort booking advantage there; (3) it is fairly low points; (4) They have the most awesome spa and since this is kind of a girly trip, that might be fun for some; and (5) we can walk to DTD and PI....which might become important. I'm just sayin'....

I also have home resort at AKV and love staying there as well. BUT...they are already waitlising for early Dec. and it is pretty remote and I thought people might be interested in being a little bit closer to other stuff. However, I did put myself on the waitlist for a 2-BR at AKV CONCIERGE! Now if that comes through, I would say we should jump on it...concierge means FREE beer, wine, and liqueurs (oh yeah, and food too)....reason enough to stay there, eh? And depending on how you eat...YES you can live completely on concierge food and not have to spend money much money at all oop for other food, so this could be a huge money saver.

As for other resorts...like BWV or BCV....I cannot book there until May, so I don't know what the availability will look like then. My guess is that Beach Club will be booked solid but we might be able to get in at BW.

Let me know your thoughts on this....

P.S. KIM, SGLiz, and others who are considering DVC....Please make sure you use one of our names as your referral if you decide to buy in. Current owners get rewards for referring new owners...so please use either Dawn, Kat, me or someone else as a referral source. :