WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 12

[HollyTyler]

Don't you love it when friends share?

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ABSOLUTELY!!! I'm way beyond grateful!

 

[HollyTyler]

Oh yes, Jackie included everybody, and this is from me.

Thanks Marilyn, right back at you!

Have a good day Holly.

What good friends you/we have!!!

Oh yeah, absolutely!!!!

 

[ibouncetoo]

MARILYN....whats that restaurant you like off property at WDW? I want to let Peg know about it in case they keep a car for a day or so.

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[granmaz]

MARILYN....whats that restaurant you like off property at WDW? I want to let Peg know about it in case they keep a car for a day or so.

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Season's 52.

http://www.seasons52.com/

We have 2 reservations for our trip.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Season's 52.

http://www.seasons52.com/

We have 2 reservations for our trip.

Thanks, I just did a quick look at their lunch menu..they have some nice VEGETARIAN selections. Ian, do you have a car this trip?

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[TiggersPal]

Deb - we can talk about it on the phone if you want.

First of all, you don't have to cook with WW. As a side question, and doesn't John do a lot of the cooking?

When you say, no cooking, what do you mean by that? Do you mean no cooking at all and only using prepared and frozen foods? Or, do you mean simple preparation?

It is possible to do it with prepared foods and frozen meals. The main thing is to make smart choices that will stretch out points and use filling foods (which are low in points) to round out such entrees and make them, well, more filling.

If John or you do cook, there are a wealth of easy and quick WW recipes. Right now we have a cookbook that I think is great, it's called the "Now and Later" cookbook or something like that (I should know my products). The recipes are "two in one," you prepare something now, where the leftovers turn into another meal later.

Not everything has to be complicated.

If you have difficulty walking, I would not focus on the exercise and activity part. Sometimes, we have to just do the best we can, and activity can be added later when you are out of pain and able to manage it.

It sounds to me like a first focus might be on eating smarter and healthier. I wish losing weight were easier. It is such a hard thing to do.

I would ask the other WW members on this thread to chime in with their experience and their advice about cooking and eating.


I have to keep reminding people that I lost 90 pounds and the majority of it was with WW and the meetings were really a key to success.

I'm not sure if I ever told "my story."

It was 6 months before my 50th birthday, and I have a 2-block walk to the L in the morning. It was February and I exhausted after my 2-block walk. I found myself thinking that I felt like I was going to be 150 years old and not 50. It felt it was just wrong to feel that bad, and not be so old.

I was REALLY upset and REALLY depressed. I decided standing on the train platform that I would go back to WW. I was REALLY desperate.

"Go back," is the operative part of the sentence. I had tried and not been successful MANY times.

I told myself that I was going to do 2 things differently:

1) I was "pretend" the program worked and follow it faithfully. I was going to be honest. I was not going to make up my own rule and my own program. I needed to accept reality and fool myself into believing that portions were smaller, or eating in front of the open refrigerator made it not count.

2) I was going to attend meetings. I was not going to run in and just weigh-in and leave. I told myself that I was going to force myself and "pretend" I liked people.

Soon I stopped pretending because it worked. I also found that I really liked the meetings. I liked the people. I liked being accountable. I liked that no matter how bad the week might have been that I felt like I had a fresh start.

I still struggle with my weight. I am currently getting myself back to my goal weight, because it will make me happier and I owe it to my members.

I'm not sure I have ever showed my "before" and "after" photos, well, here they are, I went from a 44 inch waist to 34:

Before (the 3 that exist, and when I was going through a "thin" period. There are almost no photos of me, because I typically did not allow myself to be photographed)

After, about 80 or 90 pounds later (and very happy to be staying at the Boardwalk)

I hope this has come across as a lecture. I am just very passionate about smart eating, because I know that for me, my life was literally transformed by it.

THANK YOU! For the post - thanks Jackie for giving me the link. You are an inspiration! The first two points you made are the very same "rules" I've had to learn in my stuggle. CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS AND YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE!



P.S. YOU LOOK MARVELOUS DAHLING!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Thanks, I just did a quick look at their lunch menu..they have some nice VEGETARIAN selections. Ian, do you have a car this trip?

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UH OH....CARMEL BANANA PIE......someone tell my brother-in-law!

 

[TiggersPal]

Season's 52.

http://www.seasons52.com/

We have 2 reservations for our trip.

POSTED to my favorites under Travel/Florida!

 

[TiggersPal]

"Someone" has it already....and he knows who he is....





You can bet you were included in that original there, Missy!
And here's one just for you from me.

I just saw Peg post on the transatlantic thread...guess this means she awake now...wonder if we'll go to a movie...HEY...I think Cheri's in town...wonder if it's too early to call her?

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I've been awake for HOURS!!!! My meeting is over, I slept like a baby and now I'm trying to figure out if I'll get another hike in before it gets too hot. Maybe not - it would be an extra one and I think I'll keep planning for TORTOLA!!!

Booked my rental car (well it's a hold) drop off is at Hilton Hotel in WDW. It's Avis and I called Thrifty too - which was a bit cheaper but I didn't like their drop off locale as much. Budget said their's was Doubletree downtown Disney and after a few phone calls - and the dollar amounts were so similar - I just booked it. Plus Avis has this $20 GAS savings card thing - so I'm ahead of the game in my book.

YIPEE! Flights BOOKED
Cruise - booked and paid in full
Hotels (THANKS IAN - all booked!) both locations
Park tickets - next on the agenda! AND I got my AZ Tax check refund !!!!!

I'm a happy gal.

 

[granmaz]

UH OH....CARMEL BANANA PIE......someone tell my brother-in-law!

The desserts are small, but so are the prices. I usually have 2, but might just have 3 next time.


By the way, for those who want them, there are no fries.

 

[TiggersPal]

I just want to say:

I LOVE YOU GUYS!

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AWWWWW that's sweet sister...

 

[TiggersPal]

Holly, sounds like you and mom had a great road trip! I'm glad you didn't kidnap T&T, as I'm looking forward to meeting them. Every once and a while, I call up sister Peg and say "it doesn't matter if you are home...I'm coming over for some puppy love" .

The Girls are always happy to see Auntie Jackie!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Marilyn, I can see why you like Seasons 52....their lunch menu is wonderful and reasonably priced AND their dinner Spring menu has THIS:

Grilled Rack of New Zealand Lamb red bliss potatoes, asparagus, balsamic onions and Dijon sauce.

NZ Lamb and asparagus...two of my favorites.

PEG...KEEP THAT CAR AN EXTRA DAY....

 

[granmaz]

It's a very grown up place. Only ever seen a couple of well behaved children. You can eat outside on the patio overlooking the lake. It is all supposed to be a little healthier and seasonal food.(unless you have 3 desserts) Can't wait.

You can book through the site. It has always been nicely busy.

 

[ibouncetoo]

It's a very grown up place. Only ever seen a couple of well behaved children. You can eat outside on the patio overlooking the lake. It is all supposed to be a little healthier and seasonal food.(unless you have 3 desserts) Can't wait.

You can book through the site. It has always been nicely busy.

Well, those are SMALL desserts.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Well, I'm heading out in a hour to have lunch with Cheri before she heads back north. Meeting at our old stand-by Mimi's, but I think I'll call and see if she'd rather go to 5 & Diner....that place always make's me fell like I'm at 50s Prime Time in WDW.

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[granmaz]

Well, I'm heading out in a hour to have lunch with Cheri before she heads back north. Meeting at our old stand-by Mimi's, but I think I'll call and see if she'd rather go to 5 & Diner....that place always make's me fell like I'm at 50s Prime Time in WDW.

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Oh I would love to go to 50 Prime time with you all sometime. That would be such fun rather than just the two of us.

 

[iankh]

Thanks, I just did a quick look at their lunch menu..they have some nice VEGETARIAN selections. Ian, do you have a car this trip?

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We do, but that would mean stepping out into the real world.

 

[iankh]

Oh I would love to go to 50 Prime time with you all sometime. That would be such fun rather than just the two of us.

I'll bring my "Watch With Mother" DVD just so you can culturally feel at home.

 

[iankh]

"Someone" has it already....and he knows who he is....
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I have no clue who you could be talking about. I want to escape reality, not smack up against it.