Quick drive by...
It's official. I have lost 50lbs.
I wanted to share that with you guys right away. Thanks for everything!
That is horrible, I don't have little kids anymore, but mine loved using there pacifiers when they were little, I never thought about that happening. Are you going to be able to give him another one? I know as a parent how sick of a feeling you must of had in your stomach. I am glad your son is alright and I will pass the information on.
I wish we could just get him off the pacifier all together but he will not fall asleep without it and crys for it all night. We found one made by Gerber that has about the same nipple shape. I looked it up and they also had recalls but they were in 1994 so I feel better about giving this one to him vs. one from a company that had more recent recalls. Is it just me or is it just plain unacceptable that something like a pacifier is not made better?!?!
Ok, I need to confess, my day went really well and I even made it until 8:30 before I needed to snack, and my snacks are not good for me. I go into an eating frezny like I have not ate for weeks.WHY does my brain do this to me. This is a real problem area for me and I am not sure how to change it. It is to early to go to bed, I don't have any excersie equipment at home, and at that point I just don't feel like going 15 miles to town for the Y. When my kids were little they kept me busy, homework, bathtime, bedtime reading, (oh I miss those days) So I am just going to have to find a hobby and eating can't be one. I have to put last night behind, I am now on today and this morning has went well.
Honey..I am sooo sad for you...I bet that was scary..the "What If's of my kids close calls...still hunt me.."
It could have been sooooo much worse. I truly think these boys are going to give my ulcers before either of them reach the age of 5. I don't even want to think about when they are teenagers.
Seriously...I am so amazed by all of your talents..I am baad at crafty stuff..[/COLOR]
I am right there with you Dawn! Martha I am not! I used to draw and paint but it has been years since I have done either. I wouldn't consider that crafty though. I wish I could sew. UtahMama Wendy is the sewing Queen!!
We should get money back...just overwhelming organizing it all....good news Chad is doing the last 2 years of his biz taxes....so I am impressed with his baby steps...[/COLOR]
Really, when did I get old?!?Quick drive by...
It's official. I have lost 50lbs.
I wanted to share that with you guys right away. Thanks for everything!
Quick drive by...
It's official. I have lost 50lbs.
I wanted to share that with you guys right away. Thanks for everything!
Soo if..I stink at anything Martha Stewartish..I can at just pull my nails out with a pliars...chew tobacco and I can be golden...hmmm...
Seriously...I am so amazed by all of your talents..I am baad at crafty stuff..
You can try, but I don't think it would be as effective.... You may not be good at crafty stuff, but based on past posts, you sure are crafty in other areas.... We all have our talents right???
That is my goal this Thirsday/Friday..not looking forward to it at all...
We should get money back...just overwhelming organizing it all....good news Chad is doing the last 2 years of his biz taxes....so I am impressed with his baby steps...
You ROCK!!!!
Nice to see you around again. I am sorry things are so crazy for you though. Saying "NO" is such a hard thing to learn to do. At least you recognize the problem and now you can take the steps necessary to correct it. Once the kids came along I got lots of practice saying "No!", so it isn't a problem for me anymore...
It sounds like you are getting back on track. It is so easy to fall back into old habits. I am looking forward to the day when it is no longer a conscious decision to exercise and I will just go and do it without it feeling like it is just another chore.
Have you chosen a day for MVMCP? We decided 2 Dec. so first thing 1 May I will be on the phone. I can't wait for this trip!!
Evenings are the hardest time for me as well. When it gets really bad I take a warm bath with a book and that seems to help distract me. I also make sure to have a big ziploc full of fresh veggies and calorie free blue cheese dressing in the fridge at all times. I can get that need for crunchy satisfied without blowing my calories out of the water. Today is a new day....
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Thanks for the words of wisdom. I have to remind myself from time to time that this is a distance journey and not a sprint. I am getting back into the swing of things, slowly but getting there.
I haven't picked a day for the Christmas party yet, but I don't think it will be the 2nd since we fly in that day. I have to see what TGM says and factor that in as well. I'll let you know what we decide on...
Like everyone else today, no time for a real post, but I just had to say...
Sarah--continue to be strong.
LIZ--I AM SO FREAKIN' PROUD OF YOU! OMG, seriously! When I read your post I actually shrieked! Tears in my eyes...the whole bit! You have worked so hard and you totally deserve this! Way to go!
Lots to say today...to all of you...and an update on my situation, but will have to postpone.
Love you guys---
Hope everything is OK...
Quick drive by...
It's official. I have lost 50lbs.
I wanted to share that with you guys right away. Thanks for everything!
Next time you are at the grocery store- look at 5 tenlb. bags of flour you were carrying that around all day everyday. It is gone. Walk on air today Sept.
WOWZA!!! 
When I hit the 40lb mark, I went to the gym, and picked up a 40 lb weight. I then imagined going my whole day with that strapped to my back. I no longer wonder why I have more energy now!!
That's a great way to see how far you've come!
Heather, I am still laughing at Kat boots. Although today, they are Kat strappy high heeled sandals!! It was 75 today, my toes are sexy, and I figured what the heck.
My physical therapist nearly had a cow when I told her that I had worn the lowest-of-low heels when we went to that black-tie ball two weekends ago... I told her, that when NIKE makes a "fancy shoe" that's good for my foot, I'll buy it But, until then I'm pretty much stuck with sensible shoes...
Oh how I wish I could wear "cute shoes"
3Dis.....I hope you find the miracle combo that works for your body...I too have been staying away from skim milk..
Okay, I have a positive for tonight... I just finished doing my taxes, which I was totally dreading. We both went up in salary last year, and an online calculator estimated as owing $1400+ a few months back so I have been procrastinating. SO, fast forward to a nice evening spent with turbotaxonline and taxactonline.com, and... $1825 combined refund!!
Yeah, well, this trip is SO not like an other that we've planned! As in - there hasn't been much in the way of planning!We are Sheraton Resort/timeshare owners, so we are staying off-site at the Vistiana Resort. Our DS15 is in the High School band - and they are performing in the Galaxy Theatre (Tomorrowland, as if you didn't already know that!
We've had our plane tix and hotel since September but just found out the other day when and where the kids will be working with Disney musicians and performing!
Fair enough, but we still want details as they are available!
That is disappointing...and odd....now, I'm no *expert*, but I've met with nutritionists before, and never, ever have I heard anything about diminished protein value.
This is exactly my thinking. Again, he has all sorts of education in this and I don't, but still...I have been around fitness and nutrition for ages and have never heard or read this anywhere else. I have also googled it in the last few days and nothing at all so far. I am going to continue researching a bit, but so far, I still only have skim milk in my fridge.
Quick drive by...
It's official. I have lost 50lbs.
I wanted to share that with you guys right away. Thanks for everything!
Get your butt back here and check in! (Yeah, yeah, I know...I'm a bossy thing...blah blah... )
Liz, get rid of those clothes!!
Warning to all of you parents of small children!! Do not use the playtex orthodontic pacifiers! The entire nipple pulled off of the button last night while my son had it in his mouth. If I had not seen it happen or if he had been in bed for the night he would have choked to death. I called playtex and they are sending me a bag to put the pacifier in and send it back to them. I did some research and they have had 3 different orthodontic pacifiers recalled due to the same problem in 2000/2001. They had 21 reports of this same thing happening. Obviously, they still have not gotten it right. I shudder to think what could have happened. I was shaking so hard when I called that I could barely speak to customer service rep.
Ok, I need to confess, my day went really well and I even made it until 8:30 before I needed to snack, and my snacks are not good for me. I go into an eating frezny like I have not ate for weeks.
Okay, I have a positive for tonight... I just finished doing my taxes, which I was totally dreading. We both went up in salary last year, and an online calculator estimated as owing $1400+ a few months back so I have been procrastinating. SO, fast forward to a nice evening spent with turbotaxonline and taxactonline.com, and... $1825 combined refund!!
My accountant friend bailed on me this year, so I tried out both products. They had the exact same refund, but taxactonline was $14 and Turbo Tax was $85, so it was a no-brainer.
Yeah, well, this trip is SO not like an other that we've planned! As in - there hasn't been much in the way of planning! We are Sheraton Resort/timeshare owners, so we are staying off-site at the Vistiana Resort. Our DS15 is in the High School band - and they are performing in the Galaxy Theatre (Tomorrowland, as if you didn't already know that!
Wowza!! Yes! Yes! Yes!! 50lbs.-Gone! Gone! Gone! Thank you for your dedication to you. I am so proud of you. Chills, over the moon with glee! Get out there and move- with elegance, grace and a shimmy.
Next time you are at the grocery store- look at 5 tenlb. bags of flour you were carrying that around all day everyday. It is gone. Walk on air today Sept.
OR....50 pounds of BUTTER! That's 200 sticks!
YEAH FOR YOU!!!!
Then I spoke to my husband about it. Then, my friends, I joined a gym. No sh$t. Me, who lost 50lbs by exercising as little as possible. So. Today on my way home from work, I stopped by a gym. Then another one. Then another and another. I toured them and then came home and made an Excel file - prices, impressions, pros and cons. Because what is the life of a Virgo without an Excel spreadsheet?
It was time. I'm going to knock this last 40lbs out of the water, out of my life. I'm going to get healthy and strong. Tomorrow I sign the papers and make the appt for my first training session. Wow. I still can't believe it!
Yay!! Come over to the dark side with us...
So. Today on my way home from work, I stopped by a gym. Then another one. Then another and another. I toured them and then came home and made an Excel file - prices, impressions, pros and cons. Because what is the life of a Virgo without an Excel spreadsheet?
It was time. I'm going to knock this last 40lbs out of the water, out of my life. I'm going to get healthy and strong. Tomorrow I sign the papers and make the appt for my first training session. Wow. I still can't believe it!
You hit it out of the ballpark. Homer Baybee!! Words can't come close to express how proud I am of you. So, smilie time! OMG-immage of hammertime and parachute pants, what was MC thinking.
So. Today on my way home from work, I stopped by a gym. Then another one. Then another and another. I toured them and then came home and made an Excel file - prices, impressions, pros and cons. Because what is the life of a Virgo without an Excel spreadsheet?
It was time. I'm going to knock this last 40lbs out of the water, out of my life. I'm going to get healthy and strong. Tomorrow I sign the papers and make the appt for my first training session. Wow. I still can't believe it!
Join us freaky exercise folks! I used to LOVE classes because (1) they were social, and you know, I love to gab... and (2) they are a full body work-out. Nancy likes spinning, which I hate and detest and despise. I like bosu-flex classes as well. Pilates doesn't do anything for me. Now with all of my running, though, I don't have time for classes.
I just haven't dealt with it. It is a loooong recovery and it just isn't a good time. I want to get the weight off and be super healthy before going into an ordeal like that. And I can deal with all of the issues that come with TOM for now. My OB says any time within the next 2 years.
We totally wrote that at the same time! You posted while I was writing my novel of a post above!
Really think about what type of exercise you might enjoy...lifting weights/strength training? Cardio type work on the treadmills and ellipticals? Or classes? Nancy just did a Zumba class and I am doing my first Zumba next week. I don't think it will be the way to go for me, but I'll try anything once! I was all set to do a kickboxing class, but they canceled it in favor of Zumba. Go figure.
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If possible, try to workout earlier in the day. I find that it sets me up for success the whole rest of the day.
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Met with my running coach this morning and got an awesome lower-body massage. He totally released all of the tension in my legs. Hoping for a great run tomorrow!
The calorie-counting thing seems to be going well. 2 full days of it now and I am getting into the rhythm of it. And it is really good to know the value of everything you put in your mouth...makes you really evaluate whether or not it is worth it.
I have always known that counting is likely the best way to lose weight. After all, losing weight should not be rocket science...is should be an issue of calories in vs. calories out. But I have resisted it because, basically, I hate it. I hate counting and weighing and measuring...keeping track of protein vs. fat and so on. But at this point...whatever works! Now that there are sites like SparkPeople, it makes all of the tallying a bit easier.
