Move Your Louis Vuitton Luggage for my Piggly Wiggly Bags Please - Leave in 1 day!

[eliz991]

Food totals for yesterday :

Total Consumed Allowed Left
CALORIES 1,400 1,200 - 1,550 0 - 150
CARBS 195 163 - 236 0 - 41
FAT 47 32 - 56 0 - 9
PROTEIN 53 60 - 12 7- 74


Did well yesterday but what killed me was sodium!

Need to never buy artificial crud again in anything because even if it allows you to eat within your range for everything else - sodium is so high it will kill you.

I am always amazed at how much sodium there is in things! I have been trying not to buy so much processed food but it is very difficult.

Last night made popcorn on the stove - brought it downstairs as we watched a family movie - did not have hot cocoa that I made for everyone else - and then started eating it.

Anout 4 handfulls in - thought - WTHeck am I doing and stopped. No measure means no mouth!

That was a victory for me!

Awesome job!

Anyway - I am up early and off to water aerobics boot camp at 7:15! I am not sure if I will do my regular class after or not. Depends if I am dead!

Well, try not to die. Whether you do one or two, you are doing great!

 

[DONTMINDME]

I am proud of your diligents I hate exercise and it shows. Way to go!!!!I'm here to support your effort all the way. I'm a carb counter and if I stay below 60-80carbs a day I loose like crazy but I love bread and pasta and it makes it very hard to stick with it. I'm gonna go for it as soon as we get back from Disney. If I start now I know it will get sabitoged. I just need to set my mind to it and stick to my start date. December 8th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Dawn - Just wanted you to know that you inspired me to go back to the gym. Unfortunately, no pool (I would always rather be in water) but I did hit the treadmill for 20 minutes. AND I have plans to head back again today.

 

[Millie12591]

You sure did and I thought of you as I choked down my soaking wet spinach - need to get small strainer/colander![/COLOR]

Hmmm, I think your giving your S.S a good idea. Actually it sounds like you need one of those spinner things to spin off the water, I have one and they work great!



I had Holly Hobbie glasses in elemantary school - the bows were on the bottom of the frame - remember that hot style!

OMGsh! I totally had Holly Hobby glasses!!! I didn't have the one's your talking about, but my very first pair (in fifth grade) were Holly Hobby glasses!! I remember being so excited to get them...I went over to a friends house to show them to her, when I saw her mom with hers on I said..."I have Holly Hobby glasses, what kind are yours?" She responded with great amount of enthusiasm and sarcasm and said...."Tinker Bell!"
I'll never forget that!
Dawn, I don't know if you realize it yet, but our worlds are a lot alike.

BTWay, I'm really proud of you for doing so well with your eating and exercise, you make me proud to know ya girl! Keep up the good work...you'll be blessed for it while doing it and at the end of it!

 

[Millie12591]

Bring it up at the Thanksgiving table!
OMGosh! I would love to be a fly on the wall with this conversation!

Initials at the bottom corner? Those were the days!

I totally remember this, I think my granny had that!

Funny side note - so I am logging everything on sparkpeople - including the pickle that went with my sandwich at lunch - and here is why I know God gave us stupid people for entertainment!

Great Value (WalMart brand) Kosher dill spears - have only 5 calories in it. Then you travel up to serving size - and guess what?

That is 5 calories for 3/4 of a spear!

Who the He11 eats 3/4 of a spear is question #1. #2 is I want to know which of your three friends will you submit to being the stump eater when 4 of you are hanging out at a picnic next summer and only want to eat 1 serving? With 4 people there is 4 servings in 3 pickles.

Do you cut the 1/4 off or do you just bite it off and spit the nub in her hand? Maybe her mouth like a mama bird?

The scary part is that some dumb @ss is making more money than me because they have "food controller" or "food scientist" after their name.

That is a great conversation for Thanksgiving. Put your relish tray out with only 3/4 spears on them and then toothpick 3 nubs together seperately. It would be a riot to have a hidden camera in the kitchen to see peoples reaction!

Aunt Martha at Millie's feast:


"Camille has always been a cheap bioch but this is ridiculous! She's probably putting the money she saved on whole spears to her Disney trip!"

STOP I'M GONNA PEE MY PANTS!!! In lieu of what's been happening lately with my family (AND THE FRIGIN HOLIDAYS AREN'T EVEN HERE YET!!!! <pulling out hair already> I really needed this. Your a woman after my own heart. You knew exactly what I needed. And that would be my dad or PITA little sister saying almost exactly what you said, except it wouldn't be in a funny manner. No joke.

 

[shannn]

Funny side note - so I am logging everything on sparkpeople - including the pickle that went with my sandwich at lunch - and here is why I know God gave us stupid people for entertainment!

Great Value (WalMart brand) Kosher dill spears - have only 5 calories in it. Then you travel up to serving size - and guess what?

That is 5 calories for 3/4 of a spear!

Who the He11 eats 3/4 of a spear is question #1. #2 is I want to know which of your three friends will you submit to being the stump eater when 4 of you are hanging out at a picnic next summer and only want to eat 1 serving? With 4 people there is 4 servings in 3 pickles.

Do you cut the 1/4 off or do you just bite it off and spit the nub in her hand? Maybe her mouth like a mama bird?

The scary part is that some dumb @ss is making more money than me because they have "food controller" or "food scientist" after their name.

That is a great conversation for Thanksgiving. Put your relish tray out with only 3/4 spears on them and then toothpick 3 nubs together seperately. It would be a riot to have a hidden camera in the kitchen to see peoples reaction!

Aunt Martha at Millie's feast:


"Camille has always been a cheap bioch but this is ridiculous! She's probably putting the money she saved on whole spears to her Disney trip!"

Serving sizes drive me insane!!!

Did you know that Uno's Pizzo puts things on its less than 500 calories menu based on the serving size being half of what they put on your plate?? And 1 POP Tart is a serving so why do they package two together?

3/4 of a pickle is the silliest thing I've ever heard, though!

 

[eliz991]

Serving sizes drive me insane!!!

Did you know that Uno's Pizzo puts things on its less than 500 calories menu based on the serving size being half of what they put on your plate?? And 1 POP Tart is a serving so why do they package two together?

3/4 of a pickle is the silliest thing I've ever heard, though!

Yes! There are so many stupid ones - muffins where the serving size is 1/3 of a muffin. And at Pei Wei every dish is 2.5 servings, and they don't include rice in the calorie counts.

 

[winkers]

I bought some chip dip today and the serving size is 1/2 TEASPOON.....ok, I'd like to meet the person who has the will power to only eat 1/2 a tespoon of french onion and bacon dip....that's barely enough for one "dip".

 

[princess_momma]

I bought some chip dip today and the serving size is 1/2 TEASPOON.....ok, I'd like to meet the person who has the will power to only eat 1/2 a tespoon of french onion and bacon dip....that's barely enough for one "dip".

Chips are funny too!! They all say something along the lines of 14 "crisps" or chips or whatever. First of all, more power to the person who does count them out, but there are always so many broken ones. Do those people like try to fit them together and see if they can make a somewhat whole chip to count?

 

[eliz991]

Chips are funny too!! They all say something along the lines of 14 "crisps" or chips or whatever. First of all, more power to the person who does count them out, but there are always so many broken ones. Do those people like try to fit them together and see if they can make a somewhat whole chip to count?

Yes. Although in my calorie math 3 halves equals one whole.

Actually, when I am really "on" with my eating, I weigh most things instead of counting them out.

But considering that I ate McDonald's french fries at midnight last night, this is obviously not one of those times.

 

[Millie12591]

My mom and grandmother used to make all of our clothes and costumes and I always wanted store bought - now I wish I could sew!
You could learn, there's always classes at the sewing shops and what not, you should look into it. I think it's becoming a dead art these days, it use to be crocheting and knitting were too, but no longer.

Sorry Dawn, didn't mean to hijack your thread - I will stop posting now!

Yes. Although in my calorie math 3 halves equals one whole.
I guess fuzzy math isn't just for Disney! psst, I do the same thing.

Actually, when I am really "on" with my eating, I weigh most things instead of counting them out.

But considering that I ate McDonald's french fries at midnight last night, this is obviously not one of those times.

Don't be to hard on yourself, or you'll just go and do it again. WE all have our "big mac attacks" from time to time. No worries, tomorrow is a new day!

 

[Millie12591]

Where is our leader?? I hope she's OK, I should have called her today to check in on her, I'll be sure to do so in the morning.
I miss all you all.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Sorry Dawn, didn't mean to hijack your thread - I will stop posting now!

Missed this and had to respond. You and everyone else needs to know I adore when you guys write!

I am proud of your diligents I hate exercise and it shows. Way to go!!!!:

Thanks!

Dawn - Just wanted you to know that you inspired me to go back to the gym. Unfortunately, no pool (I would always rather be in water) but I did hit the treadmill for 20 minutes. AND I have plans to head back again today.

Did you go back? Thank you for such huge words!

and[/B] at the end of it!

I am proud of me too and it is a good feeling!

STOP I'M GONNA PEE MY PANTS!!!

I know what your secret santa should get you! Depends!

Serving sizes drive me insane!!!

3/4 of a pickle is the silliest thing I've ever heard, though!

I think it's a conspiracy agianst fat people.

Yes! There are so many stupid ones - muffins where the serving size is 1/3 of a muffin.

I make muffins and have never looked at the serving size but then again - the recipes in cookbooks don't always have them.

I bought some chip dip today and the serving size is 1/2 TEASPOON.....ok, I'd like to meet the person who has the will power to only eat 1/2 a tespoon of french onion and bacon dip....that's barely enough for one "dip".

Amen! I am a dip fiend!

Do those people like try to fit them together and see if they can make a somewhat whole chip to count?

Listen you skinny, little, cutie pie, apple bottom jeans wisher, lucky duck - someday - you too will be getting the scotch tape out or super glue trying to make a whole pretzel!

Yes. Although in my calorie math 3 halves equals one whole.
So that's where my calulater went!
But considering that I ate McDonald's french fries at midnight last night, this is obviously not one of those times.

They tore our Mc D's down in September and it will re-open in a few weeks. I am so planning on some fries I can just taste their salty heart attack right now!

Where is our leader?? I hope she's OK, I should have called her today to check in on her, I'll be sure to do so in the morning.
I miss all you all.

Hi - my computer crashed yesterday and Dan had the laptop so I was AWOL for a great reason. I have not found the missing disc but do have a bunch of mini TR's to put here - hopefully he will have my computer back up before he goes to work today!

 

[princess_momma]

Listen you skinny, little, cutie pie, apple bottom jeans wisher, lucky duck - someday - you too will be getting the scotch tape out or super glue trying to make a whole pretzel!

So its assumed that I was referring to myself with the apple bottom jeans comment?! You caught me...I'd just love to rock a ghetto booty!

 

[Dizneydawn]

A mini TR that has nothing to do with Disney...June 2009 - Sioux Falls, SD

This past summer we put over 12,000 miles on the van and were in the car more than out. 3 kids all in traveling soccer meant a lot of weeknights gone but Treyner played on a state team so all of his games were out of state. Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and he made the Regional playoffs in Sioux Falls, SD.

We had bought a tent to try and save money on hotels for a lot of the summer and only ended up using it for this weekend! I love camping though so can't wait till next summer and more time to spend at campgrounds.

I went with Treyner, Carsyn, Baylor and Carsyn's friend Leah.

Dan had to work that weekend (Father's Day) and it turned out that only the younger kids and I needed to stay in the tent. Treyner, needed to stay with the team at a 4 star hotel. So I paid $50 a night for him to share the room with 3 other guys and $20 a night for our campsite. Sweet.

When we bought the van, we knew the air conditioner did not work. Dan is pretty mechanical though, so he fixed it and we took the van out sans Dan on it's maiden voyage. Left about 11 am when we had planned on a 8 am departure. The one ready, besides me, on time, was Leah, who lives next door.

We made it 30 minutes away and everyone was hungry and I decided I had no want to unload a cooler already. Hit Subway/Taco Bell and as Treyner re-started the van to leave we had a problem Houston. (Did I mention we parked right in front of the door? Like 2 feet from the door and now it is lunch hour.)

Treyner starts the van and a huge explosion of steam and goo flew up from under the hood, missing by inches a few women in heels walking into Taco Bell.

Treyner opens up the hood and becomes Inspector Gadget.

Why do men do that? Just because they have a passion for cars does not equate to a doctorate in mechanics. They look under the hood like they are expecting to have an answer and are perplexed when they don't.

I love to cook. I have 20 million cookbooks. I watch the Food Network and Travel channel, yet if someone throws a zebra carcass on my kitchen floor I am not going to walk around it, inspecting every angle and deciding how to make it a delish evening meal.

A guy walked by and said he would drive us to his mechanic. Sounded good. What it turned out to be was the new AC compressor that Dan and Treyner had just put in, blew a seal and for $15 he put a new seal on it but thought it needed an overhaul again to have AC. That would be 2 hours at least and about $200.

No thanks. We had a 5 hour drive ahead still, were already running late and how hot could it be in June?

Freakin Hot. That's how hot.

We drove straight there, taking the shorter mileage route via highway vs. the freeway.

Mistake #2. Road construction that took us 40 miles further.

Treyner kept shooting me looks and I kept telling him he could walk.

We finally arrived at Palisades State Park outside of Sioux Falls. I knew Treyner was the only one who had a clue how to put the darn thing up. It's a pretty big tent - sleeps 6-8 with 2 rooms.

The campsite was close to the showers and very nice and as we drove in, I saw a good omen in my world.

The campsite was amazing. No pool but a river within a huge row of rock walls. Stunning. The tournament/Treyner's hotel was about 20 minutes from our campground. We explored the area and let the kids play in the river before we dropped Treyner off.

As the kids were walking along the river, all of a sudden I hear Baylor yell, "Oh, no." Then I see Treyner chucking down the river after something.

Word gets back to me that Baylor lost his flip flop in the water and it is heading down stream fast. Now I had said, put on your tennis shoes and Baylor looses a single flip flop as regularly as a 1st grader looses teeth.

Treyner is alongside the river, Baylor hobbling through the river because of the rocks. He was smart and grabbed a walking stick and threw his remaining flip flop onto the shore.

I am sure he can kiss it goodbye and the girls are being typical hens and clucking their disdain on how dumb boys can be.

Leah would kill me for not putting on her "normal" pic!



All of a sudden Treyner shouts a war cry of victory and holds up the flip flop. He is about 40 yards down river by now and has to meander his way back through the boulders. He threatened to shove Baylor in the water if he lost it again!

We got all our belongings and all of us back into the car and then found Treyner's hotel. Dropped him off and told him we would see him the next day at his first game. Next door was a Hy-Vee grocery store and the 4 of us went in to get some staples. I was not expecting to find a huge Deli though, and they had a special for $5 per person to eat a salad buffet.

Again, I decide it would be nice to just have this and then eat at the campsite the rest of the trip. They had over 20 choices of salads and appetizers and for $5 pp - I could not pass it up. Food was good including their Swedish Meatballs.

Up next - Games, the falls and Devils gulch.

 

[eliz991]

You could learn, there's always classes at the sewing shops and what not, you should look into it. I think it's becoming a dead art these days, it use to be crocheting and knitting were too, but no longer.

Don't be to hard on yourself, or you'll just go and do it again. WE all have our "big mac attacks" from time to time. No worries, tomorrow is a new day!

That is a good idea about taking a class, and it would give me something to do. I have a friend who has a sewing machine that I'm sure I could borrow as I was learning and seeing if I liked it. My mom did try to teach me to sew in high school, but I kept threading the bobbin backwards and getting the needle stuck. (I'm extremely left-handed so I tend to do everything backwards.)

Thanks! I'm not hard on myself usually, I've been fighting my weight for so long that I finally decided there was no point in fighting myself or feeling bad about it. It is what it is, sometimes I do better and sometimes not. I did workout with my biggest loser wii game yesterday on my day off, so I was happy about that. At my heaviest I weighed 80 pounds more than I do now but at my lightest I weighed 40 pounds less so I just need to head back the other direction.

 

[eliz991]

Why do men do that? Just because they have a passion for cars does not equate to a doctorate in mechanics. They look under the hood like they are expecting to have an answer and are perplexed when they don't.

I love to cook. I have 20 million cookbooks. I watch the Food Network and Travel channel, yet if someone throws a zebra carcass on my kitchen floor I am not going to walk around it, inspecting every angle and deciding how to make it a delish evening meal.

I always wonder this too! Like how does it help to stare at it?

A guy walked by and said he would drive us to his mechanic. Sounded good. What it turned out to be was the new AC compressor that Dan and Treyner had just put in, blew a seal and for $15 he put a new seal on it but thought it needed an overhaul again to have AC. That would be 2 hours at least and about $200.

No thanks. We had a 5 hour drive ahead still, were already running late and how hot could it be in June?

Freakin Hot. That's how hot.

I would never ever ever drive without A/C. I'd sooner walk. Although, given where I live...I could usually do without the heater, so I probably would have made the same choice up there in the tundra. (sorry, I don't even know what a tundra is, I just like to say it.)

Great pictures, looks like an awesome trip! We always camped on road trips when we were young (hence the Ft. Wilderness stay in 1976) - we had a pop-up trailer. I think we sold it after we moved to Texas because it was too hot to camp in the summer.

 

[29apr00]

12000....in a car....with 3 teenagers!?!?!? Have you lost your mind?!?!?!?!

 

[ma2jr]

Just wanted to say the title of this thread gave me a giggle..

 

[Dizneydawn]

So its assumed that I was referring to myself with the apple bottom jeans comment?! You caught me...I'd just love to rock a ghetto booty!

Carsyn get's so mad cause Treyner filled out her jeans better than she can on gender bender day at school!

At my heaviest I weighed 80 pounds more than I do now but at my lightest I weighed 40 pounds less so I just need to head back the other direction.

I can't wait to be at where you are! 80 pounds down is fantastic girl! How did you do it? I know you can lose that 40 again if you want but I would love to plateu somewhere that I look good - even if it is not perfect.

I would never ever ever drive without A/C. I'd sooner walk. June here is usually in the upper 70's low 80's and maybe a crazy low 90's one or two days. My luck this was the start of Armagedan and it was 98 the whole 5 days we were there. Although, given where I live...I could usually do without the heater, so I probably would have made the same choice up there in the tundra. (sorry, I don't even know what a tundra is, I just like to say it.)
We are not super flat like a tundra - that is more North Dakota and Iowa - just depends on where in the state you are.
Great pictures, looks like an awesome trip! We always camped on road trips when we were young (hence the Ft. Wilderness stay in 1976) - we had a pop-up trailer. I think we sold it after we moved to Texas because it was too hot to camp in the summer.

We had a pop up and got rid of it a few years back. My goal is to buy a bigger camper 2 summers from now. Not a huge one - like roughing it - but off the ground please!

12000....in a car....with 3 teenagers!?!?!? Have you lost your mind?!?!?!?!

Nope. Although parts of my @ss have still not recovered!

We actually had a great time but 2 days after geeting home from SD we left for Florida and then 1 week after Florida we left for the Canadian Border. Then 2 weeks later we left for Colorado (28 hours one way) so if it would have been split up it would have been better. Florida might have been the only trip I would have flown for but $400 gas was cheaper than $1400 air flight and it was drive or not see our friends from Ireland - so drove we did.

Just wanted to say the title of this thread gave me a giggle..

Really? Can I ask where or is it private?

Seriously - welcome!