Tracey's wedding weight loss attempt (comments welcome & needed!!)

[lovinaz]

I bet you will be feeling the effects of pilates tomorrow. That's what happens to me anyway! I always feel like I'm not accomplishing anything, but my muscles sure scream the next day...

You are doing awesome with your workouts! Have you noticed a difference in your clothes? I bet you are really toning up, you are going to be so ready for swimsuit season!!

Stay away from the food tonight, you've done good all day!!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Ah Tracey you workout Goddess! Two classes in one night is pretty admirable. So the cop is Scottish huh? He sounds like some decent eye candy (I am envisioning Sean Connery). Great job, keep it up you are doing awesome!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi wish friends
Wet & windy & cold here today!!

I did have 1 apple, cinnamon& cranberry cookie last night but thats all

b/fast - croissant, earl grey
snack - hot choc, small choc bar
lunch - soya & linseed bread sandwich with cheese & onion filler, yogurt, strawberries, small cake
dinner - either baked potato or pizza made from wholemeal tortilla not decided yet!

DH & i had words last night. i had left him downstairs watching football & decided to try & get an early night & catch up on sleep after an hour of coughing the football had finished so i called for him to come upstairs. He stomped into the bedroom with a lousy attitude, i asked if he would rub my back as this seems to help the coughing, his reply was ' is that all you wanted, i told you not to go to the gym!' (he didnt say a word about the gym!!!)
I say dont bother go away if your gonna come in with that attitude!
He then comes up to bed later making more noise than a baby elephant! Grrr

So everytime i woke up coughing i made as much noise as possible getting up


I have a night off from the gym tonight, i think i need it boy does my butt muscles ache from the bum & tums class & a few others, back tomorrow though

Amy - scottish guy is ok looking but no sean connery
lovinaz - i do ache but i think it was from the bums & tums class!! I will keep giving the pilates a go, we are hoping to go on Thursday evenings soon, then i wont have to do 2 classes in one night!!
goldcupmom - still coughing away i'm afraid
kim - wow i've never inspired anyone before, i must be doing well

 

[lovinaz]

My DH gets grumpy and/or happy at the outcome of sports too! Hopefully everything has been smoothed over (I like the "revenge" coughing!! )

I think you'll learn to like Pilates. It really does make you leaner. I'm glad to hear you are taking a day off, you don't want to crash and burn!!

Keep it up, you are doing great.

 

[CACruisin']

You are an exercise machine now. I'm sure the DH will appreciate the results of all your hard work at the gym, even if he is grumpy now. Is he interested in joining up?

Here's that your cough gets better soon, although the revenge coughing is pretty good too...

 

[goldcupmom]

Revenge coughing?? You're my kind of gal, Tracey!!

I have to admit I do the same thing. And, if I try to go to bed early, DH always turns the TV volume UP and the lights ON, so now when I get up early on weekend mornings (yes, I'm a morning person), on comes the TV, up go the blinds & I leave the bedroom door open. Turn about is fair play!!!

So, I have to ask....What is it about Brits & Onions? My DFil, for being American born, was about as British as you can get in behavior and his fav sandwich was onions. He also ate Peanut Butter & Onion Sandwiches! DH would, too, if I would let him!! Also, if you ever run into anyone over there with the last name of Humpton, we're related. I hear there are still quite a few spread out in England and Wales. Someday DH wants to go look some of them up. It's an odd last name and truly if you find it we are all related. Seems some of the English 'Hamptons' changed it somewhere along the line.

Hope you are still getting better and I'm almost wishing that Gary would have to Grit so you could get a good nights sleep!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Way to go with revenge coughing! Maybe he was having a little boy moment due to his team not winning? When the Nuggets lose (our basketball team) dh can get very immature. Its up to me to correct his bad ways of course! I hope your cough gets better soon, that weather is not helping. Great job with your food and exercise, you are kicking some serious butt!

 

[toystoryduo]

Way to go on the revenge coughing, Tracey! Isn't it funny how men can get after watching sports?

You are doing an amazing job on your workouts! I am so happy for you that you decided to get a membership at this new gym... It seems to be working out quite well for you!

Sending some get well your way today. Take care!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi wish friends
Dinner last night was baked potato with chk, cheese & bacon filler on. Followed by a cherry pancake with ice cream (blaming Amy for that one )

Today -
b/fast - croissant, earl grey
snack - hot choc, small choc bar
lunch - large chinese chk salad, yogurt & small cake
dinner - 4 crispbreads, yogurt, small choc bar

I think these small choc bars are adding up, i need to wean myself off them!!!

Went to the gym tonight
WI at gym was no change You'd think all this exercise would account for something

Bought a lime green bikini today That might motivate me!!!
It made me think of the Dis...so i bought it

DH & i are ok now! We went to bed last night & i asked him to rub my back & he did. I'm sure the guy has healing hands, i'm coughing away & as soon as he rubs my back i'm out cold within 5 mins & had the first un-interupted nights sleep in weeks!!! I get up this morning & start coughing away again!!!

I had a really wierd dream last night:- I was inside Buckingham palace & there was an explosion & no one was sure if the queen was dead or not & we all filed out & there were hundreds of people & guards stood in silence waiting for news & i burst into tears cos it was so emotional & then they had 3 weddings & then i saw a TA from work who was a guard!!!!!
Any dream experts out there?? I need help

CAcrusin, lovinaz, Amy & Tracy - i never clicked that his mood might be due to the game!! He wasnt watching the team he supports, but he hates Manchester United & they were playing & they won!!

Julie - I didnt realise us Brits had an onion thing!! The cheese & onion filler i love is spring onion & its in mayo. Pb & onion Sandwich sounds pretty wierd to me!! And as usual our weird internet connnection stricks again...Gary has had to go & grit tonight, so your wish came true!!! Trouble is i wont get my back rub now Thanks Julie!!! ()

Take care all
Friday tomorrow

 

[lovinaz]

I have some encouraging words for you. My friend (that joined the gym in Jan) stayed at the same weight for about 4 weeks, then suddenly it just came flying off. She's lost 6 lbs (went from 131 to 125). Of course I hate her for that, but that's another story... Your body is probably still getting used to all the extra working out. I bet you are really toning up, so don't worry about the scale not moving yet!

At the meetings in the UK, the cheese and onion sandwiches are always the first to go during lunchtime!! There was a mini shrimp one that was pretty good too...

 

[toystoryduo]

Tracey~

You are doing a great job with your workouts so that weight will come off soon. That's great that you got a good night's sleep last night. Hope you're feeling better!

Have a great weekend!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Tracey! Hope you have a GREAT weekend! Your workout schedule is incredible!

 

[traceycooper]

OH MY GOD I CANT BELIEVE I'VE JUST DONE IT

Just got through to travel agents & booked 15 nights at pop & 5 nights at Royal Pacific for Aug 2008
Not stayed at either before, done All Stars but never done Universal hotel i cant wait
£3500 ($7000) for 2 adults & 1 teen,
May the planning begin

I'm Shaking

 

[traceycooper]

Ok i've clamed down enough now to journal my food!!
(after dancing around the house & jumping up & down on the bed, got my disney cd on now - playing 'on my way' by phil collins from tarzan i LOVE that song & the words are sooo true!!)

Friday
b/fast - apple & cinnamon nut cluster cereal, earl grey
snack - choc orange biscuit(cookie!)
lunch - soya & linseed bread with cheese & onion filler, yogurt, small cake, strawberries
dinner - fish & chips (fries) choc bar

I've decided from Monday i'm gonna try & cut out the choc bars & small cakes or at least only have one every other day.

ok small rant
Everytime i book wdw DH sulks & moans about money to me, then as soon as he sees family or friends he acts all excited & is telling everyone
But hes never excited with me all i get is the negatives & then he has a fab holl!!! Men eh

Off to think about ADR's - i know its 18 months away, but it keeps me motivated to save those pennies!!!

Hope everyone has a great weekend

 

[toystoryduo]

Hoorah! I am so excited for you, Gary, and Leyanne! My DH doesn't act all that excited about planning either, but I have never once heard him complain when we are at WDW. As a matter of fact, he wants to move to Florida as soon as possible and has even talked about working for the mouse!

I love the Trazan soundtrack! Phil Collins isn't my favorite singer, but the music from that movie is awesome and very memorable. Sing it, Tracey!

We're staying at Pop for the first time in September.... I 'll be sure and let you know how it is when we get back.

Have a great weekend planning your vacation, Tracey!

 

[goldcupmom]

YEAH!!!!! You did it!!! WDW planning is officially begun!!

How is the cough & crud? I think I'm a bit better, though there may be a bit of a relapse starting. I'm just ready to be done!

Enjoy your weekend!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Oh I am so excited for you guys! Pop Century is wonderful, if you love the All Stars you'll love Pop. Pretty much the same but nicer room furnishings with a roomier dresser, nicer bathroom set up (it has shelf above the sink that seems trivial but makes a big difference for you and dd's toiletries). We have stayed at Pop twice. And have fun with that planning! Husband's always act weird about money to their wives. We bought a car today and my dh pretty much hyper ventilates while I negotiated then bragged about the great deal we got!

Great job with your food and exercise, you are really doing well!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi wish buddies

food for saturday
b/fast none
lunch - ham & cheese roll, yogurt, small cake
dinner - wholewheat pasta with tuna & tomatoes, small glass of red wine, shared a choc bar with DH (2 finger bar & i had 1 finger)

Went to gym

Sunday
b/fast - apple & cinnamon nut cluster cereal, earl grey
lunch - wholewheat tortilla baked like a pizza with a bit of tomato sauce, cheese & pepperoni
dinner - gonna have crispbread & yogurt...maybe a cake...maybe i will resist

Went to gym.. again
Food much better this weekend

Its amazing how booking a holiday can give you so much more energy
normally i do x-trainer, stepper & TM in that order
& today i did Stepper, TM & x-trainer i did loads better & i'm sure i could have jogged for longer

Hopefully going to gym again tomorrow & bums & tums on Tuesday, that will be an awesome week for exercise is i manage it

If anyone can give me info about weather & crowds in wdw in Aug & how to cope, that would be great!
We did wdw thanksgiving week & thats the busiest i've seen it, how will August compare?
Also done wdw last week in May first week in June & it was boiling hot, will August be much hotter than that???
Considering trying to upgrade to a moderate when we arrive would love to try CSR & their bus stops are sheltered & they have a gym, what do you think???

Amy - glad its not just my DH then Thanks for the info on pop

Julie - cough still around but i'm feeling better than i did, thanks

Tracy - i look forward to your pop review!! I will be sooo jealous if you move to Florida i would love to do that one day, i always said DH would make a great wdw bus driver 'On My Way' from Tarzan is my very very favourite, i think the words are perfect for me coming 'home' to wdw


''tell everybody im on my way
new friends and new places to see
with blue skies ahead yes im on my way
and theres no where else that id rather be

tell everybody im on my way
and im loving every step i take
with the sun beating down yes im on my way
and i cant keep this smile off my face
cause theres nothing like seeing eachother again
no matter what the distance between
and the stories that we tell will make you smile
oh it really lifts my heart

so tell them all that im on my way
new friends and new places to see
and to sleep under the stars who could ask for more
with the moon keeping watch over me
not the snow not the rain can change my mind
the sun will come out wait and see
and the feeling of the wind in your face can lift your heart
no theres no where i would rather be


tell every body im on my way
and i just cant wait to be there
with the blue skies ahead yes im on my way
and nothing but good times to share
so tell eveybody im on my way
and i just cant wait to be home
with the sun beating down yes im on my way
and nothing but good times to show
im on my way''

 

[kimwim8]

Hey lady! Congrats on booking such an AWESOME trip! I am so jealous that you can stay so long!

(gotta tell ya, though - that song you posted is from Brother Bear, not Tarzan) They're both my favorite soundtracks ever!

We went to WDW in August of 2006, and it was definitely HOT. Temps in the 90's every day, went down into maybe the 70's at night. But the wonderful thing about WDW is they know how to keep you cool. Most of the rides and attractions are inside or at least cool air is being blown at you. The only time during that week that I remember simply melting while waiting, was for Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland at MK. That line moves SO slow because of the elevators, and you're just standing outside while waiting. Other than that, you have SO many opportunities to get wet or stay cool that the weather isn't an issue. Crowds are manageable as long as you use fastpass! Staying during the heat of the day, when a lot of people go back to the pools also allows you to get on a lot of rides! Feel free to PM me or ask me questions anytime!

You're doing GREAT with your workouts! And I agree that booking a trip helps your energy level! We're contimplating a trip in Nov (a surprise for the kids) and I just can't wait until the reservations are made!!

Have a wonderful week!

 

[goldcupmom]

Love the song ! And I haven't a clue what movie it's from - I'm still waiting to see Brother Bear!

I'm SO jealous of your upcoming trip! I haven't been to WDW in well over 10 years - I love it, my family does not!

Your gym trips are INCREDIBLE!! You're going to be one BUFF vacationer!!

Have a great week!

Glad you're a bit better - this stuff seems to take a long time to go away!