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

[HockeyKat]

Hi Everyone...

I know, I have been doing more lurking than posting lately, but if you saw the pile of filing on my desk you would know why. Our admin. assistant has been out on leave since August due to some medical issues and a pregnancy and I have no idea when she is coming back. We have had no temp to help the cause so I am really behind on the basics and need to catch up quick before the next round of projects start up next month.

Dawn - I am so sorry for the tax crap you are dealing with. Stick with it, breathe and know that you will get through it. Get the extensions filed so that you allow for some breathing room to actually work the problem through. This too, shall pass....

3DK and Hockey Kat - just for the record, I doubt either of you will be considered the fat one when we are at SSR.... whether you are petite or an amazon you both look freakin amazing.... As much as I know that there are things about your appearance that bug the crap out of you, please remember that there are some people out there who would kill to have what you have now so cut yourselves some slack here... Again, no one from this planet would ever consider either of you as the fat ones.... Thanks though for giving me new incentive to stay on my plan though.... Having spent most of my life as the fat one, that is a title I am most looking forward to getting rid of... I like the idea of the surprisingly heathly looking one or the can you believe the transformation one or the did you catch those amazing shoes on her one.... Love you two...

I am cutting this a bit short since I need to fill out my menu and get on the road to my JC appointment so I don't miss it like last week (stupid meetings... ). I'll post later tonight with the results. And don't forget, I am posting updated photos this week...

Talk to you all soon,
Goof - the mildly funny, but deep thinker one...

Paula, thanks for the encouragement. I hope I didn't offend.

I wish my tummy would stop hurting. I really hope it is just something temporary like a pulled muscle, and I don't have to deal with the darn dr. I hate the dr.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Kat, did you call your doctor? Do Tums work? (I am a huge fan of Tums, you will see when we are on vacay and I take them after a night of drinking!) Sharp pain or dull pain hurting?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi Everyone...

I know, I have been doing more lurking than posting lately, but if you saw the pile of filing on my desk you would know why. Our admin. assistant has been out on leave since August due to some medical issues and a pregnancy and I have no idea when she is coming back. We have had no temp to help the cause so I am really behind on the basics and need to catch up quick before the next round of projects start up next month.

Dawn - I am so sorry for the tax crap you are dealing with. Stick with it, breathe and know that you will get through it. Get the extensions filed so that you allow for some breathing room to actually work the problem through. This too, shall pass....

3DK and Hockey Kat - just for the record, I doubt either of you will be considered the fat one when we are at SSR.... whether you are petite or an amazon you both look freakin amazing.... As much as I know that there are things about your appearance that bug the crap out of you, please remember that there are some people out there who would kill to have what you have now so cut yourselves some slack here... Again, no one from this planet would ever consider either of you as the fat ones.... Thanks though for giving me new incentive to stay on my plan though.... Having spent most of my life as the fat one, that is a title I am most looking forward to getting rid of... I like the idea of the surprisingly heathly looking one or the can you believe the transformation one or the did you catch those amazing shoes on her one.... Love you two...

I am cutting this a bit short since I need to fill out my menu and get on the road to my JC appointment so I don't miss it like last week (stupid meetings... ). I'll post later tonight with the results. And don't forget, I am posting updated photos this week...

Talk to you all soon,
Goof - the mildly funny, but deep thinker one...

Paula, your point is well taken. And for what it's worth, I already think of you as "the-omg-she-is-super-strong-one!"

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I couldn't focus on anything else!!!! Ornery.

I think it was just dumb luck this time! I'm completely "magic eye impaired" (you know, squint as this swirling mass of color and it will become a picture? ) can't do it. EVER.

So...was it driving you totally crazy or what?!?!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

3DK and Hockey Kat - just for the record, I doubt either of you will be considered the fat one when we are at SSR.... whether you are petite or an amazon you both look freakin amazing.... As much as I know that there are things about your appearance that bug the crap out of you, please remember that there are some people out there who would kill to have what you have now so cut yourselves some slack here... Again, no one from this planet would ever consider either of you as the fat ones.... Thanks though for giving me new incentive to stay on my plan though.... Having spent most of my life as the fat one, that is a title I am most looking forward to getting rid of... I like the idea of the surprisingly heathly looking one or the can you believe the transformation one or the did you catch those amazing shoes on her one.... Love you two...

Goof - the mildly funny, but deep thinker one...

Well said Goof. It's funny how everyone would give their left arm to have someone else's body, and "someone else" feels the same way. I wonder exactly WHO is content. (Other than Mimi, e=mc2, for those of you Oprah watchers today. That girl, I can't barely stand. I mean Mimi, not Oprah.)

3. Buddy? I know not of what you speak! But I have cracked your super secret lemon juice writing!

Didn't take you long either. We have some hounds on this thread.

So...was it driving you totally crazy or what?!?!

Yes. I had lots, I mean lots, of other important things to post , and I spent 30 minutes going over and over 3kd's posts for the past 2 days. Kat gave it away when she quoted 3dk and I could see it. All I had to do was quote her and I'd have been golden. I'm gonna throw something her way, just when she least expects it. Watch out Ericker.

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat, did you call your doctor? Do Tums work? (I am a huge fan of Tums, you will see when we are on vacay and I take them after a night of drinking!) Sharp pain or dull pain hurting?

No, I haven't... I took some Maalox at lunch and it seemed to help a bit? It is dull pain and flares up now and again. Still wondering if maybe it is a pulled muscle. Ab muscles are weird, so who knows? It is definitely better than it was on Saturday, so I am going to give a few days and see.

Well said Goof. It's funny how everyone would give their left arm to have someone else's body, and "someone else" feels the same way. I wonder exactly WHO is content. (Other than Mimi, e=mc2, for those of you Oprah watchers today. That girl, I can't barely stand. I mean Mimi, not Oprah.)



Didn't take you long either. We have some hounds on this thread.



Yes. I had lots, I mean lots, of other important things to post , and I spent 30 minutes going over and over 3kd's posts for the past 2 days. Kat gave it away when she quoted 3dk and I could see it. All I had to do was quote her and I'd have been golden. I'm gonna throw something her way, just when she least expects it. Watch out Ericker.

And oblivious me had no idea...

 

[3DisneyKids]

I'm gonna throw something her way, just when she least expects it. Watch out Ericker.

C'mon...I still have the bruises from the last time you threw crap at me! And sadly, that is EXACTLY how my MIL says my name!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Paula, thanks for the encouragement. I hope I didn't offend.

Don't worry, noone was offended here... Hope your tummy feels better soon... I would call the doctor tomorrow if you are not feeling any better...

I wish my tummy would stop hurting. I really hope it is just something temporary like a pulled muscle, and I don't have to deal with the darn dr. I hate the dr.

Paula, your point is well taken. And for what it's worth, I already think of you as "the-omg-she-is-super-strong-one!"

OK - I'll take that one...

Goof

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

And sadly, that is EXACTLY how my MIL says my name!

I KNEW IT! Well, not your MIL per say, but your from the great north east. R's and H's are abundant. Too too funny!

In Ohio we call it pop. In the south it's soda. What's your take?

Which was never funny to me, till I said it from another's point of view. "Do you want some pop?"

My uncle's name is Joe. We, lovelingly call him Jopie. I have never know him as anything else. My uncle Jopie. Until, I had a boyfriend question the name, it made all the sense in the world to me. Funny. At least to me. Maybe I don't have enough to do tonight. Reflecting on words. Maybe those of you who are drinking at this point will enjoy my diatribe.

Later Alligator

Afterbit Crock of $hit (My grandmother in law said this to me the other day. She's 76 )

 

[3DisneyKids]

This was written by Regina...one of the Execs who works for the DIS.

Why did Corey have to mention bathing suits?

I’m on the “full-figured” side, which is a nice way of saying I need to lose 20 pounds……….per thigh.

I’ve been on quite a few Disney cruises. No matter what, the routine never varies. I scope out the adult pool. YAY!! There are plenty of other plus size gals so I run to my stateroom to change.

Much as I’d like to say throwing on a bathing suit takes five minutes, there’s a ritual that must be followed. (Number one on the list is all mirrors and reflective surfaces must be covered.) I’ve packed my “miracle” suit and am about to look 10 pounds slimmer!!

First hurdle, the hips. Pull, take a break. Pull, take a break. Pull, omigod, this is cutting off my circulation. Wait! I’ll lie down, that should work. We all know this redistributes the lard and causes a temporary decrease in size. One last yank and the hips are cleared. I can’t breathe and I’ve lost feeling in my lower extremities. What the heck, breathing is overrated and that instant 10 pound weight loss inspires me on.

With my swimsuit up to my waist, I am about to embark on the next challenge, corralling the err…umm (what can I call them without getting myself fired?) Let’s refer to the next level as the upper deck. (Or, thanks to gravity, lower mezzanine.) I assess the suit’s expectations. They’re supposed to be encased way up here? Am I going to have to stand on my head to accomplish this feat? My first attempt had me looking like a porn star. On the second try I do the bend over and shake maneuver and they’re finally where they belong.

Has my miracle suit delivered? If you think that having your tummy bulge somehow come up and out of the back of your bathing suit, then yes, I look ever so much thinner. I also look like I’ve grown a second butt between my shoulders.

Meanwhile, Gary is watching this bit of performance art. He uses the TV as his excuse for laughing. I’m skeptical since he’s watching the weather.

Time to slather on some sunscreen and join my chubby sisters poolside. Here I am ladies!! Let’s talk about dessert!! Wait! Where’d they go and who are all these skinny chicks in teeny bikinis? Great, I’m the sole pool chubster. Is Barbie eyeballing my cellulite? Don’t you worry sweetie, it’s not contagious. (But just wait until you’ve had three kids and hit menopause.)

Being naturally ‘insulated’ does have a distinct advantage. While the dainty ladies delicately immerse their perfectly polished tootsies in the water, they realize it’s the same temperature as a frozen margarita and recoil in horror. I, on the other hand, am able to plunge right in.

So there I am in the pool with my elbows perched on the side just waiting for my skirted swimsuit friends to return before I turn into a prune. I always come home with a lovely tan on my arms and shoulders while my legs remain lily white.

Thank you Corey for reminding me of what I have to look forward to this September when I’m cruizin’ again. A miracle isn’t going to cut it this time around. I’m going to start praying for some divine intervention (and pack pliers.)

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Goof - how did JC go this fine April evening?

 

[goofyfan-12]

Well, I weighed in tonight at JC and gained .8 pounds... not great, but not nearly as horrible as I was expecting it to be given the week of eating I have had. I spoke with my consultant about how to remotivate myself and we came up with a plan for this week... With the weather turning nice, I am starting to think about the upcoming golf season... So the plan for this week is this:

- go to the driving range and hit balls to start to find my swing again
- while at the driving range, sign up and schedule my round of lessons for this season
- take a 20 minute walk twice this week
- stay on eating plan

So that is the plan for the week. I'll be posting when I do my exercise so that I am accountable for it. Wish me luck...

Goof

 

[goofyfan-12]

This was written by Regina...one of the Execs who works for the DIS.

Why did Corey have to mention bathing suits?

I’m on the “full-figured” side, which is a nice way of saying I need to lose 20 pounds……….per thigh.

I’ve been on quite a few Disney cruises. No matter what, the routine never varies. I scope out the adult pool. YAY!! There are plenty of other plus size gals so I run to my stateroom to change.

Much as I’d like to say throwing on a bathing suit takes five minutes, there’s a ritual that must be followed. (Number one on the list is all mirrors and reflective surfaces must be covered.) I’ve packed my “miracle” suit and am about to look 10 pounds slimmer!!

First hurdle, the hips. Pull, take a break. Pull, take a break. Pull, omigod, this is cutting off my circulation. Wait! I’ll lie down, that should work. We all know this redistributes the lard and causes a temporary decrease in size. One last yank and the hips are cleared. I can’t breathe and I’ve lost feeling in my lower extremities. What the heck, breathing is overrated and that instant 10 pound weight loss inspires me on.

With my swimsuit up to my waist, I am about to embark on the next challenge, corralling the err…umm (what can I call them without getting myself fired?) Let’s refer to the next level as the upper deck. (Or, thanks to gravity, lower mezzanine.) I assess the suit’s expectations. They’re supposed to be encased way up here? Am I going to have to stand on my head to accomplish this feat? My first attempt had me looking like a porn star. On the second try I do the bend over and shake maneuver and they’re finally where they belong.

Has my miracle suit delivered? If you think that having your tummy bulge somehow come up and out of the back of your bathing suit, then yes, I look ever so much thinner. I also look like I’ve grown a second butt between my shoulders.

Meanwhile, Gary is watching this bit of performance art. He uses the TV as his excuse for laughing. I’m skeptical since he’s watching the weather.

Time to slather on some sunscreen and join my chubby sisters poolside. Here I am ladies!! Let’s talk about dessert!! Wait! Where’d they go and who are all these skinny chicks in teeny bikinis? Great, I’m the sole pool chubster. Is Barbie eyeballing my cellulite? Don’t you worry sweetie, it’s not contagious. (But just wait until you’ve had three kids and hit menopause.)

Being naturally ‘insulated’ does have a distinct advantage. While the dainty ladies delicately immerse their perfectly polished tootsies in the water, they realize it’s the same temperature as a frozen margarita and recoil in horror. I, on the other hand, am able to plunge right in.

So there I am in the pool with my elbows perched on the side just waiting for my skirted swimsuit friends to return before I turn into a prune. I always come home with a lovely tan on my arms and shoulders while my legs remain lily white.

Thank you Corey for reminding me of what I have to look forward to this September when I’m cruizin’ again. A miracle isn’t going to cut it this time around. I’m going to start praying for some divine intervention (and pack pliers.)

too funny.... No miracles here... only the ones that make me stop eating...
Goof

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Oh Erica, I'm glad you shared that! That was HI LAR IOUS!

Yes, I'm all too familiar with the miracle swimsuit.

I've gotta go check out the blogs. I am getting behind.

 

[3DisneyKids]

I KNEW IT! Well, not your MIL per say, but your from the great north east. R's and H's are abundant. Too too funny!

In Ohio we call it pop. In the south it's soda. What's your take?

Which was never funny to me, till I said it from another's point of view. "Do you want some pop?"

My uncle's name is Joe. We, lovelingly call him Jopie. I have never know him as anything else. My uncle Jopie. Until, I had a boyfriend question the name, it made all the sense in the world to me. Funny. At least to me. Maybe I don't have enough to do tonight. Reflecting on words. Maybe those of you who are drinking at this point will enjoy my diatribe.

Later Alligator

Afterbit Crock of $hit (My grandmother in law said this to me the other day. She's 76 )

It is SODA, plain and simple. Pop is a sound...or maybe a grandpa. I went to undergrad in Michigan, so I know all about the midwesternisms. OMG, the first time I went out with friends to a restaurant and I asked for a soda, she asked what kind of ice cream I wanted. WTH???

And then there are sandwiches....are they subs? heros? grinders?

Let's see...the liquor store here in New England is the Packy..."I'm goin' the packy, ayuh, want anythin"? It is not "going TO the packy," Just "goin' the packy..." Same as "I'm goin' down cellah..." As opposed to "I am going down to the basement."

And the only one I care about right now..."Next week we are goin' down the Cape." Which means we are going to Cape Cod....which WE ARE! Just made the plans tonight! Next week the kids are on Spring Break, so me and two friends and all of the kids are going "down the Cape" for 3 days! No men...just moms and kids! We are staying at an AWESOME resort that has an indoor water park--can't wait! I so need to get away for a couple of days!

Ok...more work....then Dising...then work...then Dis...then work. This is how my days go....For every task I complete at work, I allow myself 10 minutes of Dis time.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Well, I weighed in tonight at JC and gained .8 pounds... not great, but not nearly as horrible as I was expecting it to be given the week of eating I have had. I spoke with my consultant about how to remotivate myself and we came up with a plan for this week... With the weather turning nice, I am starting to think about the upcoming golf season... So the plan for this week is this:

- go to the driving range and hit balls to start to find my swing again
- while at the driving range, sign up and schedule my round of lessons for this season
- take a 20 minute walk twice this week
- stay on eating plan

So that is the plan for the week. I'll be posting when I do my exercise so that I am accountable for it. Wish me luck...

Goof

Sounds like a great plan! Let us know what we can do to help keep that motivation UP!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

It is SODA, plain and simple. Pop is a sound...or maybe a grandpa. I went to undergrad in Michigan, so I know all about the midwesternisms. OMG, the first time I went out with friends to a restaurant and I asked for a soda, she asked what kind of ice cream I wanted. WTH???

And then there are sandwiches....are they subs? heros? grinders? They're Subs. Hero's we don't use. BUT, there is a restaurant right across the parking lot from my office called Grinders. Didn't know that was a take off from a samich.

Let's see...the liquor store here in New England is the Packy..."I'm goin' the packy, ayuh, want anythin"? It is not "going TO the packy," Just "goin' the packy..." Same as "I'm goin' down cellah..." As opposed to "I am going down to the basement."
So you just don't recognize "to" and sometimes "the." Okie dokie.

And the only one I care about right now..."Next week we are goin' down the Cape." Which means we are going to Cape Cod....which WE ARE! Just made the plans tonight! Next week the kids are on Spring Break, so me and two friends and all of the kids are going "down the Cape" for 3 days! No men...just moms and kids! We are staying at an AWESOME resort that has an indoor water park--can't wait! I so need to get away for a couple of days!

Sounds Super Fun. Goin' down the Cape. And maybe you'll be comfortable in your own skin. Or more than 6 months ago, eh?

 

[HockeyKat]

Here the liquor store is the ABC Store. Pop is Soda. I gave up saying 'pop' when I gave up Pittsburgh as a place to live.

We don't have the Cape, but we do have OBX...

I played my first summer league hockey game tonight... we lost, but SO much fun.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Sounds Super Fun. Goin' down the Cape. And maybe you'll be comfortable in your own skin. Or more than 6 months ago, eh?

I sure hope so! However, this means that I have to at least try on my bathing suit....definitely NOT looking forward to that!

And I should say that I don't really consider myself a Mainer. Sure, I have lived in this state for 16 years, but Mainers consider anyone who doesn't have at least 2 generations born in the state as "from away." So, the real Mainers consider me an outsider. Fine by me....I like the word "to." I cannot stand MaineSpeak. Ugh! It sounds so uneducated and redneck-ish. I have lived so many places, but I guess NY is where I am "from" since that is where I went to high school.

Here the liquor store is the ABC Store. Pop is Soda. I gave up saying 'pop' when I gave up Pittsburgh as a place to live.

We don't have the Cape, but we do have OBX...

I played my first summer league hockey game tonight... we lost, but SO much fun.

So glad you got out on the ice tonight! Awesome! I miss it, but there is just no way I can accommodate it into my schedule anymore. Our ice times were always the worst!

I think it is hysterical that you are in you "summer league" already. I am sitting here in a thick sweatshirt, with a quilt, drinking hot cocoa (the sugar-free low cal stuff....but it is really good and feels like an indulgence!).

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Kat, what is the deal with OBX? Must you have a sticker on your car to visit. I tell you, there are so many cars here in my own town that have an OBX sticker on it.

Is it like a Micky antennae topper? Everyone loves it so much they must declare?

Erica, I have lived in exactly 3 different houses in my same town. Crazy compared to you.

1. My growing up house
2. Hubby's grandma's house, upstairs, when we were first married and building our home. (18 years old and preggers to boot.)
3. My home now.