Jezebel's Surprise Advent Package Train

[julesie-pie]

Well ladies I live very much on the other side of the boob coin, I didn't have boobs at all until after I graduated high school then not much to brag about either. I had my son and BOOM boobs everywhere, but sadly they did not stay. I have about 30 extra pounds on right now so I have made my way up to a C cup..LOL I have just started back at my clean eating and working out 6 times a week so I'm guessing I'll be back to padded bras soon...sigh...LOL

OH buddy don't let my clean eating deter you from buying me treats..I LOVE treats and always take a break at Christmas time!

I still dont have boobs *sigh*

[slambert]

I did meet with a surgeon to discuss a reduction. But, we agreed I should be at my goal weight for 1 year.

At my heaviest I was 350lbs+

I am now sitting around 230lbs-240lbs(depending on the week and what treats I allowed myself).... I know some people hate to discuss weight.. but to me, its just a number... its doesn't(or maybe I don't allow it to) define who I am. I believe that no matter what number is on the scale is doesn't stop me from being a friend, sister, daughter, auntie, wife, lover, couponer, etc

I would love to be sitting happily at 185ish. I will get there... I learned a looooooong time ago... slow and steady wins everytime.

Hubby and I have started the "clean eating"... not so much a diet.. but a different way to eat. We are trying to stick to lots of veggies, lean meat... some fruit.... and little carbs. BUT Sunday is our "whatever the heck we want to eat... we eat it day" And of course, we don't stress about Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc.

I LOVE clean eating because it's not a diet..no counting calories or restricting what time of day to eat..just eat clean, healthy food as much as you want..I'm a bit of a child if someone tells me I can only have XX calories for the day..LOL I also don't stress about birthday's and holidays, I eat clean 90% of the time and allow myself treats when I need them, it's the only way I can stick with it. I was clean eating for over a year and feeling awesome, was at my goal weight and looked great then just stopped one day, I'm really not sure why A year after my son finished his treatments it finally hit me and I had a bit of a rough year but I'm getting back on track now!

Pumpkin have you checked out the Tosca Reno cook books...they are AMAZING!! clean baked goods and tons of meal ideas.

[slambert]

I still dont have boobs *sigh*

I've always told my well endowed friends that when we're 80 at least I won't be tripping over mine..LOL

[slambert]

Buddy, if you could recieve a GC from any store.. what store would you want it to be to? (Please list a few options)

Starbucks, WalMart, Costco, Winner's or the Bulk Barn

[Armygirl76]

Buddy, if you could recieve a GC from any store.. what store would you want it to be to? (Please list a few options)

Walmart, David's tea, Costco,Timmies, subway, running room.

[missbee217]

Buddy, if you could recieve a GC from any store.. what store would you want it to be to? (Please list a few options)

Canadian Tire, ToysRUs, NoFrills (PC), Cineplex

[Armygirl76]

I LOVE clean eating because it's not a diet..no counting calories or restricting what time of day to eat..just eat clean, healthy food as much as you want..I'm a bit of a child if someone tells me I can only have XX calories for the day..LOL I also don't stress about birthday's and holidays, I eat clean 90% of the time and allow myself treats when I need them, it's the only way I can stick with it. I was clean eating for over a year and feeling awesome, was at my goal weight and looked great then just stopped one day, I'm really not sure why A year after my son finished his treatments it finally hit me and I had a bit of a rough year but I'm getting back on track now!

Pumpkin have you checked out the Tosca Reno cook books...they are AMAZING!! clean baked goods and tons of meal ideas.

Ah Slambert you are a tough lady!

I have learned to take life in stages sometimes I am up and some times I am down.

[scbpooh]

Buddy, if you could recieve a GC from any store.. what store would you want it to be to? (Please list a few options)

Timmies, Walmart, RCSS, SDM, McD's, but I would say the first 3 are my top choices

[NickiB]

I did meet with a surgeon to discuss a reduction. But, we agreed I should be at my goal weight for 1 year.

At my heaviest I was 350lbs+

I am now sitting around 230lbs-240lbs(depending on the week and what treats I allowed myself).... I know some people hate to discuss weight.. but to me, its just a number... its doesn't(or maybe I don't allow it to) define who I am. I believe that no matter what number is on the scale is doesn't stop me from being a friend, sister, daughter, auntie, wife, lover, couponer, etc

I would love to be sitting happily at 185ish. I will get there... I learned a looooooong time ago... slow and steady wins everytime.

Hubby and I have started the "clean eating"... not so much a diet.. but a different way to eat. We are trying to stick to lots of veggies, lean meat... some fruit.... and little carbs. BUT Sunday is our "whatever the heck we want to eat... we eat it day" And of course, we don't stress about Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc.

Pumpkin you have such a great attitude! I wish I could be the same.. I know I'm not overweight by most people's standards, but I'm very short at 5'2, and a very small frame. (I wear kids gloves/mitts, have purchased kid's sandals before, and before laser eye surgery, always had kid's glasses, as the adult frames were huge!) So an extra 25-30lbs on me looks like a lot more. (I curse being short!!!) Before I was divorced I was at my all time heaviest, during the divorce, (it took 2yrs!) I lost 70lbs and went from a size 14 to a 2. I'm now in a very tight 8/9... and if I went to buy new pants, would likely need a 10 to be comfy.

I guess my biggest thing is I just don't feel comfortable in my own skin at my current weight. And I'm very upset I let myself gain this back after all the hard work it took to lose it. I can definitely notice not going to the gym has wrecked my cardio, I used to run up stairs and not even breathe heavy, now I walk up from the basement and can feel the increased breathing and heart rate. When I was at the Dr's in April, my blood pressure was right under the "normal/high" category, which I normally run low. I never used to "diet" either, it was a no junk-food, fruits/veggies/whole grains and lean meat kinda deal. Occasionally have a treat. Now with the BF, it's pizza's, candy, and just a lot of processed junk every week. He is in super shape, not an ounce of fat anywhere, yet loves me just like I am. (I tell him he must like big butts..) So I don't know why it bugs me so. Ugh. I'd be happy just to lose 10lbs and drop a couple of sizes..

So.. another wishlist item for my buddy? Motivation.. I could use a truckload of that right about now!

[RSAS]

Buddy, if you could recieve a GC from any store.. what store would you want it to be to? (Please list a few options)

Walmart, superstore, Thrifty Foods, Timmys, reitmans,

[MrsSunshine]

hmm another i can scratch off my list.. as I have those stores listed on my WL

[julesie-pie]

This will be the 15th baby under the age of 18 mos with our friends (I'm one of the last ones having one!). There are also some 3-5 year olds in our croup (it's like we procreate in waves lol). I never understood why you wouldn't want to know, but when I found out I was pregnant and started thinking about it, I didn't want to know! I'm currently waiting for my 10th ultrasound and have yet to cave . There are a lot of bets/pools going on. I have OCD so DH and a few others have put a lot of money on me caving, but so far so good! Lol. There are also bets on sex/weight, and delivery date lol. Poor baby!

thats a whole lot of kidlets! Congrats on not caving! With my DD I know - partly because I wanted to and partly for health reasons.

Buddy, if you could recieve a GC from any store.. what store would you want it to be to? (Please list a few options)

Walmart, SDM, Old Navy, Carter's Osh Gosh or Bonnie Togs, Smart Set, Milestones, Montana's, Cineplex, RCSS

[PammieD]

Buddy, if you could recieve a GC from any store.. what store would you want it to be to? (Please list a few options)

SDM, timmies, Starbucks, chapters, amazon.com (for my kindle), children's place

[julesie-pie]

Did anyone watch Arrow last night on CTV?

I had never heard of it before I watched it (but it happened to be the first episode), looks pretty good. It looks right up my alley of shows much to my hubby dismay lol All the show that I watch seem to get cancel (boo) and I need something to replace Terra Nova. I am still mad that they cancelled Jericho that was the best show ever. I love shows that make you think. I was a huge fan of Lost but was disappointed with the ending

[pumpkin9211]

Buddy, if you could recieve a GC from any store.. what store would you want it to be to? (Please list a few options)

Walmart, Metro, Rexall, Dollarama

Pumpkin have you checked out the Tosca Reno cook books...they are AMAZING!! clean baked goods and tons of meal ideas.

I have googled them and will show hubby when he gets home. We have been searching for a "easy to use" cookbook about clean eating... THANKS for point in the right direction!

Pumpkin you have such a great attitude!

Thanks NickiB! I try to have a healthy attitude regarding myself (This didn't happen overnight-- I had to work at it & still have to work at it)

Hubby and I love to watch RuPauls Drag Race(our reality tv show) She ends ever show by saying “Honey, if you can’t love yourself, how the hell you gonna love someone else?…..Can I get an amen?” I loved it! I use it! I believe it!