The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 6

[bethbuchall]

Thanks for sharing this...........I thought I was the only one who was off the scale on the Weight Watchers chart. What they are showing as my goal weight is what I weighed in high school............130 I think. I have made my own goal weight...........175. If I reach that weight then I will be very happy. I am almost back at my highest weight (227). I decided the other day that I am taking my body back and re-joining Weight Watchers this weekend with my own goal weight to reach.

Lynn

Good for you! I am not rejoining Weight Watchers for the moment. I know what I need to do, so I am going to try to do it with the support of family (RL and DDA). I really could use that weekly fee money in other areas. BUT feel free to tell me to get my butt back to meetings if I start goofing off.

My goal range was 109-132. I was within 10 pounds but just couldn't quite get there. Man, I should have been happy!

Beth

 

[babytrees]

Just want to pop in and say

HELLO​

to everyone. I don't post too much, but I keep up with most of the posts, as best I can

 

[Tammi67]

Thanks Lindsay, Deb and Anne Marie for your advice.

Ok, this is what I might do, or does this sound to wacky:

Save that TS meal and do CS like Lindsay suggested. Then take the boat over to MGM from BW to PrimeTime earlier in the day for lunch, since we have nothing else planned that day other than MNSSHP and swimming at the resort. How hectic is it going over to MGM and back for only a meal?

Then on my Fantasmic day we could do MM with the FDP.

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth -- you go girl! I know you can do it again. Get focused, set yourself a REASONABLE goal (and reward), and get back to the meetings! I started WW when my youngest was 3, and I wish I had started it sooner. While I never got to what their goal was, I did get fairly close to where I wanted to be. I did gain some of it back, but always went back to WW before I gained it all back. This last winter was the first time in a number of years that I didn't gain my "winter weight". I'm feeling much better, more energy and have a more positive outlook. The weight loss thread on our board has also been a big help to me!

YOU CAN DO IT!

Thanks for the encouragement!

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

Speaking of DH leaving…

He is going to another military school for Senior Non-commissioned officers. He leaves tomorrow after noon and school is over 24 May. However the school is only a about an hour away, so he will be able to come home a weekend here and there. This is good and bad.



Good -I get to spend lots more time w/ DDA at night.

Bad – I will be spending more time on the DDA at night and not getting sleep.

Good- no on demand turtle time

Bad- no on demand turtle time

So we'll know that he's home on the weekend if you suddenly disappear. And we'll also know that probably means on demand turtle time.

Beth

 

[tmfranlk]

Can I get some opinions from those of you who've been to WDW in October? I am trying to finalize my ADRs.

We are doing MNSSHP on Thurs. Do you think if I get the earliest ADR at Kona, 5 PM, that will be too late? Or should I do CP and already be in the park. We've been in the parks early when we've done MVMCP and it seemed like we've had a lot of time to do/see things. I am trying to avoid character meals, due to Alyssa's fear of them. We've been talking to her about them and trying to tell her that they will be there visiting with other kids and Nicholas, and that if she doesn't want them to come up to her, they won't.

Second question, we are doing MGM on Friday. DH is adamant about wanting to try Primetime, which leaves out the FDP. How do you think Fantasmic will be without the FDP?

I'm not sure about later in the month, but I am doing MGM on Friday during the first week and having dinner at Primetime with Fantasmic later. I think that it will be more than fine. We usually head to the theater about 30 minutes ahead of time with snacks from the candy shop and have never had a problem getting a seat during similar crowd levels.

My only concern about your 'Ohana time is whether you can get done and into the park by the 6pm closing. If not, you'll have to wait until the party officially starts at 7pm. If you want to avoid characters, maybe you could get a seating at Tony's in MK? I've never eaten there for dinner so I'm not sure how it is, but at least you'd be in the parks before the official start time.

 

[kc10family]

But I bet a lot less worn out than you would have been a year ago!

Glynis, you (and Elin and Julie) have inspired me to get back on track with my eating and exercising. Now, I just started Monday, so it's not like I've done much yet.

I may have already shared this story. If so, shake your head at my turning into my grandfather and skip on. I have been overweight my entire adult life. Actually, that is an understatement. I think the term "morbidly obese" describes most of my life. In September 2001, I started going to Weight Watchers. In a year, I lost more than 100 pounds! I was down to a size 6-8. I ate very healthy foods and exercised (even started running). Fast forward to now, and I have re-gained most of the weight I lost, I eat terribly, and I am extremely out of shape. I have felt like such a failure for so long. Even when I was at my lowest weight, and everyone was telling me that I looked great, all I could focus on was the fact that I wasn't low enough to be at the top of the Weight Watcher range for my height. I thought I'd made a lifestyle change, but slowly I slipped back into my old lifestyle. I can't believe that I allowed myself to regain so much weight. I feel stupid and foolish and like a failure. I keep thinking that I'm going to be so fat when we go to Disney this summer no matter what I do. Well, it's time to turn that around. I can wallow in my failure and keep myself miserable, or I can pull myself up by my bootstraps (is that a new phrase to you, Clare?) and get back to where I was. I have three choices for our Disney trip: I can be this weight, I can be even heavier, or I can be at least a little lighter. That last option is definitely the best! Also, this time I'll take a size 6-8 and not worry about what Weight Watchers says that I should weigh. It's going to be a long journey, but I've done it before, and I can do it again.

Why am I sharing all of this with you? Because I need to get it all out in the open. I need to admit that I failed but also tell myself that I am not a failure. Because it's the first step to getting myself back in line and will give me accountability. Because I feel like you are family.

Beth

Beth, I will make a deal with you.
I will, if you will..... get off my duff and drop some weight.

Say it out loud! I will! I will! I WILL!!!!

Now, today we start a new day, list EVERY THING and be happy with even the little progress!!

Later I will post pics of before and after and if I need to pm you all the time.... I WILL.

Glynis chime in anytime.

Beth we will make this happen!!!

Okay, now a big hug, a few tears (yes I am crying a bit) and we are going for it!

 

[Tammi67]

Sorry to be obsessing over this. Here's the rough draft:


Wed. - Flight gets in at 5:30, check in, head to Epcot, Eat Around the World, catch Illuminations

Thurs - Sleep in, pool, over to MGM for PrimeTime lunch, MNSSHP

Fri - MGM late AM, MM for FDP

Sat - AK, Akershus for dinner

Sun - check out, Cape May for BF (Char. meal, I know, but we gotta have one)

Here's my one problem. How am I going to fit Soarin' into all of this? It is one of Alyssa's 'must do's'. Both Wed and Sat, by the time we would get there, FPs would be gone.

 

[babytrees]

Hey Everybody;

Just checking in briefly to say "Hi" !!! Sorry for all of the drama yesterday, I am not usually like that . Thanks you all so much for all of your wonderful thoughts and prayers for me and Cody.

I am feeling a little bit better than I was yesterday, but still not 100%, I don't think I have a fever anymore though.

Kyle is going to lunch and to the park w/ Dave's parents, and Carli is going to a b-day party at Build a Bear today. I really should rest but the kids really need some new summer clothes and it is SO much easier to shop without them w/ me. So I am off for some retail therapy.

Cody didn't come home yesterday, the Vet said that he was up and around and he seemed better, but there were some complications that they wanted to keep an eye on. He is coming home either today or tomorrow hopefully.

My best friend that I talked about on Friday night has seemed to have pulled a disappearing act. I haven't heard from her since I called her to ask her some questions on Friday night when we found out about Cody. She hasn't called at all this week and we had made tentative plans to get together this week while I am off. Lately she seems to never be around when I need her, she is only around when she needs me for something from me, she constantly complains, and thinks everyones lives should revolve around her.She is extremely spoiled!!! I hope you all don't think I am usually so B***** about my friends, but I am Very hurt!!! Can you tell I am aggravated??? Anyway the reason I went into all of this is because it really shows me how much you all care, and I SO appreciate it, your friendships and concern are invaluable to me!!! Thanks!!! Julie

We were discussing the whole friendship thing last night in the car. I am of the belief that some people are friends through thick and thin and forever and some are placed in our lives at a certain time and then disappear. I do believe we have here at the DDA are forever friends. The friends who have disappeared I have appreciated their time with me but am actually glad they or we have moved on.

Hope Cody comes home soon!!

Have fun with retail therapy!!

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth - here's some for your bravery, and some to help you get back on track. You haven't failed when you can still do something about it, in my book!

And I wouldn't get all hung up on those "ideal weight" charts - DH came home the other night and told me that one of the drs. he sees regularly (he's a pharm. sales consultant) told him that he was technically overweight for his height. Now, could he afford to lose 5-10 lbs., sure (who wouldn't?!), but he's 6'4", has a big body frame by nature, and weighs 220 lbs. His ideal weight according to this dr. would be in the 190-200 range - I've seen him at that weight, and he looks amaciated! That alone has convinced me to not look at those charts - just look in the mirror, and also pay attention to what your body is telling you. You generally know if you're healthy or not.

Good luck - you can do it!

This group really is terrific. It was scary to tell my whole story, but I knew you all well enough to know that the reaction would be positive!

One thing I learned (it's not a complete failure if you learn from it, right?) is that there is a whole mental process along with the physical one. I still saw myself the same way even though I knew that I was much thinner. So I relied too much on those charts. This time I am going to work on the mental process, too, and rely on how I feel and what my family tells me (and eventually what I see in the mirror).

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

Just want to pop in and say

HELLO​

to everyone. I don't post too much, but I keep up with most of the posts, as best I can

Hi! Glad to see you!

Beth

 

[triplefigs]

Thanks Lindsay, Deb and Anne Marie for your advice.

Ok, this is what I might do, or does this sound to wacky:

Save that TS meal and do CS like Lindsay suggested. Then take the boat over to MGM from BW to PrimeTime earlier in the day for lunch, since we have nothing else planned that day other than MNSSHP and swimming at the resort. How hectic is it going over to MGM and back for only a meal?

Then on my Fantasmic day we could do MM with the FDP.

Tammi,

Does everyone in your party have APs? Otherwise you're using a ticket for just a meal. You'll like Prime Time,but it does take a while. Dad's Sundae is so yummy for dessert.

I'd go early to MNSSHP and do CS if Alyssa doesn't want Characters. Then you can enjoy the stuff beforehand. We're eating at LTT at 4:20pm for that reason. Enter the park on our ticket at 4pm, eat early, and then have some time before the party starts.

Oh, and you'll start to see your pumpkin slowly creeping back onto the grass in the next 2 days. When mine switched from 6 months to 5 the trick or treat bag went away too. Usually at 5mo 3wks it's completely back. But I like the notion that the Turtle ate the Pumpkin!

 

[kc10family]

I have been asked this question about the PDF so I am going to answer it in here - I am sorry if this seems cryptic but if you were asking the question - you should understand


If you want to send me money for a particular reason - just note it in the comments and I will ear mark the money for that and you can earmark in any portion that you want - I will keep track of the earmarked donations but will also use donations from the PDF - I will keep an eye on if you donated for the general fund and a specific reason - but I will be rolling any donations into the PDF just to make it easier for everyone to send money -

I hope that makes sense and answers all of your questions.

Kate please excuse my dumb ____(insert word for donkey) attack yesterday. I figured out how to do what I asked. I swear sometimes I am about as dumb as they come.

 

[bethbuchall]

Hey Everybody;

Just checking in briefly to say "Hi" !!! Sorry for all of the drama yesterday, I am not usually like that . Thanks you all so much for all of your wonderful thoughts and prayers for me and Cody.

I am feeling a little bit better than I was yesterday, but still not 100%, I don't think I have a fever anymore though.

Kyle is going to lunch and to the park w/ Dave's parents, and Carli is going to a b-day party at Build a Bear today. I really should rest but the kids really need some new summer clothes and it is SO much easier to shop without them w/ me. So I am off for some retail therapy.

Cody didn't come home yesterday, the Vet said that he was up and around and he seemed better, but there were some complications that they wanted to keep an eye on. He is coming home either today or tomorrow hopefully.

My best friend that I talked about on Friday night has seemed to have pulled a disappearing act. I haven't heard from her since I called her to ask her some questions on Friday night when we found out about Cody. She hasn't called at all this week and we had made tentative plans to get together this week while I am off. Lately she seems to never be around when I need her, she is only around when she needs me for something from me, she constantly complains, and thinks everyones lives should revolve around her.She is extremely spoiled!!! I hope you all don't think I am usually so B***** about my friends, but I am Very hurt!!! Can you tell I am aggravated??? Anyway the reason I went into all of this is because it really shows me how much you all care, and I SO appreciate it, your friendships and concern are invaluable to me!!! Thanks!!! Julie

Glad you are feeling better today. I hope that Cody comes home very soon. My best friend just lost her dog who was 15 years old about 2 months ago. Just this past weekend her parents' dog (who she was very close to) also died. I know how much a pet means.

Beth

 

[tmfranlk]

I'm caught up with you guys!! I spent yesterday washing the front of my house, reinstalling the rain gutters, weeding the flower bed (the flowers are barely poking through) and putting out the bench and tables. I bought some hanging pots from Home Depot so we have a little color out there. It looks really nice. The outside is ready for Sunday so now I'm working on the inside. I have managed to get Colby's room and Our Room completely cleaned, dusted, vacuumed, done. I locked the doors so the kids can't get in there to mess them up. It is so hard to try to clean having 5 in the house and the party is still 3 days away. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but figure if I wait something will come up and put me behind. . I went to the florist and ordered the Cake Toppers yesterday. I think I have bought all of the supplies now. How can a litlle party take up so much time? I have also been PMing Vicki on the Travellin' Pals. Hopefully they will be ready for travel early next week. Who would have thought that such a little guy would need so much luggage At least it is giving me something else to think about.

I'm off to get something else done.

Deb

WOW!! That is impressive, Deb! I picked up a bunch of toys yesterday, but that's about it. I didn't even put away the laundry that I picked up from the laundomat.

 

[bethbuchall]

My kids are hilarious -

they are playing hide and seek

Julia is telling Nick where to go hide - he goes where she says - then she counts and goes to look for him

all the time saying "Nick, where are you? Mommy - where could Nick be? Nick?"

Then she hides in the same place so he can find her!

This is so cute! I wish I still had a preschooler.

Beth

 

[kc10family]

I'm caught up with you guys!! I spent yesterday washing the front of my house, reinstalling the rain gutters, weeding the flower bed (the flowers are barely poking through) and putting out the bench and tables. I bought some hanging pots from Home Depot so we have a little color out there. It looks really nice. The outside is ready for Sunday so now I'm working on the inside. I have managed to get Colby's room and Our Room completely cleaned, dusted, vacuumed, done. I locked the doors so the kids can't get in there to mess them up. It is so hard to try to clean having 5 in the house and the party is still 3 days away. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but figure if I wait something will come up and put me behind. . I went to the florist and ordered the Cake Toppers yesterday. I think I have bought all of the supplies now. How can a litlle party take up so much time? I have also been PMing Vicki on the Travellin' Pals. Hopefully they will be ready for travel early next week. Who would have thought that such a little guy would need so much luggage At least it is giving me something else to think about.

I'm off to get something else done.

Deb

I tired just reading what you did! Sounds like you got a lot done. WTG

 

[kc10family]

So we'll know that he's home on the weekend if you suddenly disappear. And we'll also know that probably means on demand turtle time.

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

Hi, all. Feeling much better today and happy. About to go give the kids a bath and then the boys have Karate.

So glad you are feeling happier today!

Beth

 

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