Good morning yall. Again, a short post from me because I don't want to neglect my company. I just had a question for you all that I have legitimately been wondering. Last week we talked about what good qualities we'd be willing to have. Now this week, what bad qualitles would we be most willing to live with in ourselves?
Ok, I picked the stomach. I have the butt and the thighs, and there is just no hiding them. I've noticed, however, from some of my friends, that you can do a pretty good job of disguising a big tummy. I'm just curious as to where everyone else stands on this.
Flat chest. I'd be soooo O.K. with being able to go braless. Plus, there are a multitude of bras to help with that particular problem and there is always surgery if I really couldn't stand it.
Went out to dinner last night with friends to our favorite bar & grill. They have a nice outdoor dining area which is what I love to do in the summer. Did O.K. I think. Garden Club Sandwhich on whole wheat with a side of cottage cheese.
Not much planned for today. CB claims that he's cooking dinner. I may be eating rice because I'm pretty sure the rice cooker is the only kitchen appliance he knows how to operate.
Am running over to the nail place on my lunch hour for a fill. It's been a month so I'm really going to enjoy the pampering and having decent nails again.
Called the company that I hired to battle weeds in my yard this summer. They will be out later this week to take a look at the trees and the freaky mulch bed. Discovered that the umbrella on the patio set is broken (won't go down) it was always difficult and we're wondering if it has been broken all along and we were just to uneducated to realize it. We've only had it 45 days so I'm hoping that the retailer will be willing to exchange it for one that works properly.
Jayne-- I chose a completely flat chest, since I already have a freakishly large one. I would love to walk down the street and not have people stare blatantly at my chest. And I'd like it if people greeted my face instead of my boobs. Oh, and there would be no more back pain or physical therapy. And I wouldn't have to worry about my daughters (if I should change my mind and decide to have kids) being cursed with huge breasts.... The benefits would be wonderful.
Well, my goals for yesterday were not accomplished. They were to make good decisions for dinner since I was going out for lunch and to do some exercise. The only thing I exercised was my jaw while I was eating way too much. I'm too embarassed to tell you guys what I ate or how much, so we'll just remember that it's a new day and I'm starting over today. I think that I am going to have to find some money someplace and start going to meetings again. I really can't afford to, but 10 weeks worth of meetings is a heckuva lot cheaper than buying new bigger clothes.
So, I'm going to try something today. I have this little notebook that fits nicely in my purse. I'm just going to jot down thoughts, feelings, concerns, and do all my journaling in it. Why is this such a struggle?
Laura--Have fun pampering yourself today!! Getting your nails done is always such a fun thing, I think. I hope that the mulch and tree things aren't huge problems. And I think that whoever sold you the umbrella will probably take it back if it's defective after such a short period of time. I hope you and CB enjoy dinner tonight. And what's wrong with rice for dinner?
OK, kiddos, I gotta get back to work. I'll stop back in later today, hopefully.
All right, you girls made me think twice. I can't officially change my poll vote, but I too have become in favor of the flat chest. Being somewhere in between freakishly large and completely flat, I would definitely rather go the flat direction and wear a wonder bra.
Laura, can I come with you and get my nails done too? I used to have nails before Aaron -- now it would so get in the way of diaper changing, I think.
And Jess, you are on to something with that notebook. Maybe you can find a pattern of when you want to eat...like that you're bored or stressed or something. Let me know how that works
Jess - "exercised my jaw" lol. I know you've been down on yourself about the weight gain but remember that you are so much more than what you weigh. As an example, you are FUNNY and I always look forward to your posts. Paying for WW is cheaper than buying a wardrobe. Isn't it generally $10 or $12 a week? Or if you are really broke what about using Aaron or a trusted friend for accountability. I did really well the month I posted my work-out schedule and WI's on the refrigerator and journaled in front of CB. He was always (kindly) checking up on my progress.
Jayne - come along to the nail appt! It's a vietnamese shop and I never understand a word they speak. I'd love to have some girl-talk going on.
How did you guys divvy up the my furniture/your furniture thing when you moved in with BF's and DH's? I'd really appreciate any advice. We are both willing to give up a lot of our stuff in favor of our partner's but are finding that a lot of our "new" combinations don't fit in my very small house. Buying new is a limited option due to 1 - expense and 2 - we'd probably buy a new house in 2 to 3 years and are worried that new furniture now wouldn't work in a new house.
I go for the flat chest all the way. I am with Jessie and would to to have guys look at my face and not my chest. I had a date where I had to tell the dork my face is up here!
Laura I wouldn't have the nerve to post my weight in front of my DH. I think it is great that you did. When we got married he had a full house already and I had nothing due to my ex getting it all in the divorce. Figure out which pieces you both really love and go from there.
Jess my leader was talking about a client that did that same thing with the notebook. She went so far as to jot down how it tasted and how she felt eating it and how she felt after eating it.
Jayne I want to get my nails done to. I think we should follow Laura to her lil shop. How old is your baby? I have a soecial needs step-daughter that is 11 but like a 9 month old. She is in diapers and if I kept my nails short it was fine. I stopped having nails done when I was sleeping and poked the inside of my nose and bled all over the bed and me!
Morning Ladies!
My Stomach is a mess today
BUT! and its a slightly smaller one b/c its mine
I survived coffee with the girls last night with a glass of water with lemon and a petite bite of a watermelon sorbet that was waaaay too sweet
I chose the feet tho now I'm rethinking the whole boobage thing Tho I will say I love my rack It would be nice to not have to do the bra thing
For example at the wedding i went to this weekend I had this Braselette thing on and every time I sat down the bra part flipped down and the girls were hanging free. So i changed
So I'm thinking boobs
Jayne hows your company?
Laura I'd die to get my nails done they are pretty and painted but scrappy supreme.
Jess today is a new day and you have that lil notebook to track your thoughts and feelings Don't look back look forward to feeling and being healthy Yesterday is Over!
I really miss girl talk I don't get to have it much with my friends here b/c we are all so busy so most times I get my dose of girlie talk here
BBL Love Kierie
Flat chest! When I'm not ranting that bras should be free to the public, because they're so friggin' expensive but a necessity, I've thought it would be so much easier to just be flat chested. No boobs getting in the way, no bras to worry about, no sagging to worry about.
Did OK on the eating front yesterday. Still slightly stunned that the scale seems to be down despite my eating weekend. Maybe I didn't do as badly as I thought.
Here's my problem of the day, though. My editor joined WW after she learned I was going. (I told her because I needed to leave a little early to make a meeting one day). This has turned out to be a major mistake. She's always talking about it, has told everyone about it, so even my colleagues know I'm going. I don't really mind people knowing, but I don't exactly like to broadcast it either. In the three weeks she's belonged, she lost one lb. and gained one and today she comes over to my desk and announces loudly that she gave away all her old skinny clothes. I'm just trying to grin and bear it, but man! She also only needs to lose about 20 lbs and calls herself fat all the time. She had a baby a year ago and I'd kill to weigh 150! Not quite sure how to deal with this!
OK, back to work now.
PS I'm not much for getting my nails done (I hate fake nails and since I'm on a computer a lot, can't stand to have them very long) but I LOVE pedicures. I found a place that does good ones for only $20. Can't beat that! In fact, I might need to go one day this week!
Good Morning/Afternoon all. I chose adnormal huge chest because i have been dealing with mine for so long why not continue.
I am doing very well with WW.I am just now getting to the point I am noticing I have more energy.It feels great though...Still slightly tired though.I think I am getting over a cold.
Hmm, I'm already living with the big stomach and fat thighs...do I really need to pick another??
I am just polishing of an ENTIRE BOX of cheez-its white cheddar. That stuff is crack. I knew better then to buy a box to keep at work. Grrrrrrr.
Kim, that boss would totally piss me off. I don't know what else you can do besides grin and bear it, but I feel your pain.
I went and got a pedicure last night, I was past due. It wasn't the greatest, but for only $20, it works for me. I used to go to a place that charges 40 and up, but I just can't afford that! I prefer to do my own nails, because they always seem to break after I get a manicure.
I suppose I should get back to work, but really don't want to!
Morning everyone!
I chose a big butt (I was thinking J.Lo) I have a pretty big butt right now and don't mind it too much. Then I realized that not wearing a bra would be the coolest thing ever! Oh well, can't change it now. I've recovered from my crappy news yesterday. It's not the only program I applied for so I'll just go with my second choice school. I'll find out by November if I start in January or September of next year. What a long wait. I bought a carbohydrate addicts book yesterday cause it was only $4 and its really cool! It talks about how the foods we eat affect our bodies on a basic chemical level. I'm enjoying reading it - I'm hoping it will help me resist the carbs that I love so much. I also bought a baby stuff book for my sister (she's having triplets in the fall) I'm going to Virginia to visit her on Saturday for a week and I have a suitcase FULL of stuff for her and the babies and one suitcase for my stuff. On the way home I'll pack the small one inside the big one.
Jayne - one thing with a big stomach is having people ask you when you're due when you're not pregnant. I couldn't stand that!
Laura - I was the only one who had stuff when I moved in with my ex. I think you have to go with the stuff that looks the best. If you're worried, find somewhere to store the stuff you aren't using in case you end up with more rooms in the future. - Definitely go with the biggest bed!!!
Jess - The notebook is a great idea. Let us know how it's working out for you.
Daphne - You made me laugh with your nosebleed story. It would certainly make a person think twice before getting their nails done.
Kier - Pictures! Pictures!!!
Kim - It feels like all we do in this office is talk about the low carb thing. It's awful to have everyone evaluating your lunch to see if you're doing it or if you're doing it right. I just smile and nod.
Gotta get back to it. Hope everyone is having a great day!
KT
Hey everyone! Well, I seemed to stay on points yesterday (barely ) but success nonetheless. I was also able to go walking which felt wonderful! So today is another day. So far I am on program but am trying to keep the points spread out so that I am not hungry when I go to bed. Seems to be a trend for the past week or so. I think I am going to put a curb on my TV...but there are some great shows these days! Weigh in is Saturday so I am planning on sticking with my goals so that I can face the music with no worries. I also booked manicure, pedicure, color, trim and waxing for Saturday. All in one shot!!! But I need the pampering. And when I feel more like a "woman" I do much better on program. Seriously...what is better than painted nails and a great cut?!?!? It always makes me feel relaxed and sexy just like magic
As for the poll...I just couldn't pick. It has taken me years to finally accept my boday. Curves and all..so other than fixing my weight, I just couldn't find a good choice.
Laura - enjoy your nail appt. I am counting the days until mine.
Jess - Knowing that a new day is there is how everyone stays successful. We all fall off the wagon, but getting back on is what will get you to goal. You deserve a
Kim - WW is offered at my job also, but I refuse to go because I am too private for that. I hear members yelling across the cafeteria or looking your food over when you are on line at the cashier openly discussing your weight watchers progress. It is rude. Not to mention that I am hard enough on myself and don't need everyone else's expectations on me too. I also had to go to a meeting and leave work about 15 min early and had to tell my Manager, but I expressed to her that I am very private about it and it is personal. To please not repeat it or discuss it with anyone. Thankfully, she agreed and has kept her word. But in your situation, since the cat is out of the bag, you are going to have to muster up the courage and have a 5 min private conversation with her. Tell her that although you are thankful for the "team" mentality, it is somehting that you would like to keep out of the office and it is personal for you. As your manager, she should comply and back off. For any other co-workers blabbing, I would systematically let them know that you had to quit for personal reasons. This should stop everyone from bugging you. Hopefully this helps.
Ok everyone...I am off to a coffee break. I'll check back later.
Tuesday's Poll
Good Morning!!
I would love to walk down the street and not have people stare blatantly at my chest. And I'd like it if people greeted my face instead of my boobs. Oh, and there would be no more back pain or physical therapy. And I wouldn't have to worry about my daughters (if I should change my mind and decide to have kids) being cursed with huge breasts.... The benefits would be wonderful.
I'm too embarassed to tell you guys what I ate or how much, so we'll just remember that it's a new day and I'm starting over today. I think that I am going to have to find some money someplace and start going to meetings again. I really can't afford to, but 10 weeks worth of meetings is a heckuva lot cheaper than buying new bigger clothes.
We posted at the same time!
) but success nonetheless. I was also able to go walking which felt wonderful! So today is another day. So far I am on program but am trying to keep the points spread out so that I am not hungry when I go to bed. Seems to be a trend for the past week or so. I think I am going to put a curb on my TV...but there are some great shows these days! Weigh in is Saturday so I am planning on sticking with my goals so that I can face the music with no worries. I also booked manicure, pedicure, color, trim and waxing for Saturday. All in one shot!!! But I need the pampering. And when I feel more like a "woman" I do much better on program. Seriously...what is better than painted nails and a great cut?!?!? It always makes me feel relaxed and sexy just like magic 
