Confessions or UnPop Ops or something?

Lizzieyounce

To all of the ladies from Arkansas...FI and I took a motorcycle trip up to Mt. Nebo a couple of years ago...We fell in love with the area, so beautiful. We will be riding to Hot Springs next summer for a convention (Blue Knights International) and can't wait.

MyUserName1

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[QUOTE]I confess I joined Weight Watchers, and the only people that know IRL are my sister and H. (Well BIL probably knows too, being married to my sister and all). I don't know why I haven't told people. Maybe because I did the whole wellness thing all of last year, then slipped up and gained 25 lbs. I've lost 10 in three weeks, so I'm definitely getting back on track. I just hate my life when I have to obsess about everything I'm putting in my mouth.
Posted by mkrupar[/QUOTE]

Congrats!

I also  never tell people about things like that.  It embarasses me to admit to trying, i guess?

AbbeyS2011

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions or UnPop Ops or something? : That reminded me of another reason I feel shlumpy - my H is like a fashion plate.  I mean, not really, but he pretty much only buys clothes at Brooks Brothers, won't wear a polo-type shirt out of the house because Oh!  The Horror!  It's too casual!  Won't wear shorts in public unless it's like 100 degrees and we're doing something uber casual, Ferragamo shoes, the whole deal.   So there's me with my Old Navy "wardrobe" - ha!  He is sweet though - he's always trying to take me shopping.  I finally let him and now I do have a few snazzy outfits.
Posted by amyb140[/QUOTE]

amy - you hit the Jackpot!  Your H wants to take you clothes shopping!

Seriously, that is sweet.  I used to work in retail women's clothing, and I got jealous of the women whose men would go shopping for them or with them.  They have no clue how good they have it.

MattsPenguin

MK - I love WW!  I did it back in college to lose 25lbs, and have done it off and on since then.  Whenever I start to gain weight back, I get back on it.  Speaking of which, I need to start again.  This extra 10 lbs ain't gonna lose itself! 

P.S.  HAPPY WEDDING, MIDGIE!!  You are going to have so much fun!

abbyizzymommy

Well thanks ladies, you guys are awesome!!!! Ok so here is a real confession. I am currently FATTER than I have ever been (even when I delivered both my baby girls) and I was all super watching what I ate and lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks, then I quit for 1 week and gained 4 back!!!! I am ready to go to one of the quack diet "doctors" and get the diet pills or something (joking, Im a mom wont do that) but I am so irritated it is almost laughable.

kcscejal

Rach I'm sad we never had a g2g when I lived 2 hours closer to Arkansas.

ArynBaker

Congrats MK! I agree, sometimes I don't share stuff like that either so I don't have to tell anyone if it failed. But it sounds like you're making great progress! 

AbbeyS2011

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[QUOTE]I confess that I just did the "if it's not in the dresser where it belongs, it's dirty" rule on FI because I swung by the apartment to bring some more stuff over and couldn't take it anymore.  I feel much better now. :) I haven't read any of the thread and probably won't get to as I'm just taking a quick break!
Posted by midgetthemighty[/QUOTE]

Midge - here is hoping all goes perfectly this weekend! 

mkrupar

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions or UnPop Ops or something? : Congrats! I also  never tell people about things like that.  It embarasses me to admit to trying, i guess?
Posted by MyUserName1[/QUOTE]

I think I'm more ashamed at regaining weight than doing the program. I hate admitting I failed at something and I feel like I let others down when I do so well for so long, then slide backwards. KWIM. Like when I was hot with the weightloss thing people always talked about being inspired by me. But now I feel kind of like a fake because I couldn't maintain it.

brandichamberlain

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[QUOTE]To all of the ladies from Arkansas...FI and I took a motorcycle trip up to Mt. Nebo a couple of years ago...We fell in love with the area, so beautiful. We will be riding to Hot Springs next summer for a convention (Blue Knights International) and can't wait.
Posted by Lizzieyounce[/QUOTE]

There is a neat Biker festival in Fayetteville at the end of September, too.  <a href="http://www.bikesbluesandbbq.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bikesbluesandbbq.org/</a>

Elizabeth&PatrickL

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[QUOTE]I confess I joined Weight Watchers, and the only people that know IRL are my sister and H. (Well BIL probably knows too, being married to my sister and all). I don't know why I haven't told people. Maybe because I did the whole wellness thing all of last year, then slipped up and gained 25 lbs. I've lost 10 in three weeks, so I'm definitely getting back on track. I just hate my life when I have to obsess about everything I'm putting in my mouth.
Posted by mkrupar[/QUOTE]

<div>Good for you!  I'm trying to get back in to WW because it's worked really well for me in the past, but for the life of my I can't get motivated to obsess about my eating.  I'm training for a triathlon in August and working out like crazy and makes me not want to then diet like crazy too.  Seems unfair to have to do both!  I can't manage to get all motivated by needing to start wedding dress shopping in a few months.  WTF is wrong with me, eh?</div><div>
</div><div>Congrats of those loses, that must feel great!</div>

angelstar975

My FI has horrible fashion sense. And no nice clothes since he's basically been broke for 3 years. For his birthday this year, all he's getting is clothes, which I've been stocking up on since April with sales, etc. I may have to give him something early so he has something decent to wear for our engagement pictures next week. He thought he was supposed to wear a suit.

Megbo2012

Amyb, he married you for you though.  Wanting to buy you stuff is really nice of him, but I wouldn't feel awkward about being yourself either, KWIM? 

amyb140

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[QUOTE]I confess I joined Weight Watchers, and the only people that know IRL are my sister and H. (Well BIL probably knows too, being married to my sister and all). I don't know why I haven't told people. Maybe because I did the whole wellness thing all of last year, then slipped up and gained 25 lbs. I've lost 10 in three weeks, so I'm definitely getting back on track. I just hate my life when I have to obsess about everything I'm putting in my mouth.
Posted by mkrupar[/QUOTE]
That's what I hate about WW too.  I have serious weight to lose, and I just can't bear the thought of figuring out the stupid points of everything again.

mkrupar

Ladies with SO Laundry problems: This is why we are responsible for our own landry in our house. It's on him to figure out what's dirty and what's clean. I am not his mother. I do usually do the household laundry like towels and sheets, but his clothes. No way. That's on him.

adamar15

MK, how is WW different from the just watching your calories?  God that sounds super bitchy but I promise I don't mean it that way.  I've just never really understood how WW works.  All I know is that there's points involved.

MyUserName1

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions or UnPop Ops or something? : Me too!  My mom is always like "he wants to take you shopping?  And buy you nice things?  What is your problem?" He looks awesome and I appreciate that he cares about how he looks.  It just makes me feel like I can't keep up. Fun fact:  He got a custom suit made for the wedding - it cost twice what my dress did :)  Of course, it's just a black suit so he'll be able to wear it forever.
Posted by amyb140[/QUOTE]

H got a custom suit as well.  It was awesome. His was actually not super expensive though- less than my dress!

Lizzieyounce

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions or UnPop Ops or something? : There is a neat Biker festival in Fayetteville at the end of September, too.  <a href="http://www.bikesbluesandbbq.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bikesbluesandbbq.org/</a>
Posted by brandichamberlain[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>FI and I are looking at going! It depends on school...my schedule is teh suck.</div>

amyb140

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions or UnPop Ops or something? : amy - you hit the Jackpot!  Your H wants to take you clothes shopping! Seriously, that is sweet.  I used to work in retail women's clothing, and I got jealous of the women whose men would go shopping for them or with them.  They have no clue how good they have it.
Posted by AbbeyS2011[/QUOTE]
Oh I know - we're just a weird couple I guess.  He loves shopping and I loathe it!  I am lucky - he actually picks out great stuff for me to try on ;)

mkrupar

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions or UnPop Ops or something? : That's what I hate about WW too.  I have serious weight to lose, and I just can't bear the thought of figuring out the stupid points of everything again.
Posted by amyb140[/QUOTE]

Meh, this is really not that hard with the online tracker. They have thousands of food items in their database. I do like the new points system. And LOVE that fruits and veggies are 0 points. I pig out on them all day.

brandichamberlain

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[QUOTE]BB&B is fun, but I used to HATE it when I lived in Fayetteville. The bikers were EVERYWHERE and so loud, especially when I lived near/on campus. And working the bar shift at Hoots during that weekend? Miserable. But just going downtown and people watching? Super fun.
Posted by rachers1017[/QUOTE]

That was the day we had our original wedding date for.  Everyone we called laughed at us and then someone finally told us.  Apparently it takes over the whole town.  I looked into it and it looks really interesting. I'd like to go for the weekend and bar crawl on Dickson.

amyb140

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Confessions or UnPop Ops or something? : I think ours cost the same.  I wore Justin Alexander and he wore Jos A Bank.  But it wasn't custom.  On the other hand, my rings were only $750 (white gold and diamonds).  His was palladium and diamonds and cost $1750. GAH.
Posted by edielaura[/QUOTE]
Yeah - he definitely spent more on my rings (like, over 5x more) than I spent on his.  But I don't really care ;)

gurrlballa10

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[QUOTE]Ladies with SO Laundry problems: This is why we are responsible for our own landry in our house. It's on him to figure out what's dirty and what's clean. I am not his mother. I do usually do the household laundry like towels and sheets, but his clothes. No way. That's on him.
Posted by mkrupar[/QUOTE]

We have split it up like this too.  He just can't seem to make his hamper.  Ever. 

midgetthemighty

I wish I would have thought of FI getting a custom suit! I would love for him to have that forever. Oh well.

Lizzieyounce

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[QUOTE]Lizzie - Mt. Nebo is very pretty! And Hot Springs is awesome - although I'm biased bcause that's where H and I got married and we go to the lake there pretty often.
Posted by rachers1017[/QUOTE]

<div>The park rangers gave us this map and we ended up riding Mt. Magazine and the Pig Trail and we toured the wine country area...it's simply beautiful.  I can't wait to see Hot Springs. FI has been there a couple of times and loved it, so I'm looking forward to it.</div>

angelstar975

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[QUOTE]But Angel your FI looks nice in your sig.
Posted by edielaura[/QUOTE]

That day, he wanted to wear black sweat pants with that shirt. It was like 85 degrees and though we were going to a casual get together, it wasn't quite THAT casual. I had him wear khaki shorts instead, so he looked okay. Everytime he wears that shirt, I feel like he looks like a coach, because it's from his college.

MyUserName1

MK, having a bit of a set back doesn't take back everything you accomplished.  Even though you gained some weight, you're still healthier and in better shape than when you started, right?  AND you're nearly back to where you were!  You're still super-mega-awesome.

kimandjosh22

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[QUOTE]My FI has horrible fashion sense. And no nice clothes since he's basically been broke for 3 years. For his birthday this year, all he's getting is clothes, which I've been stocking up on since April with sales, etc. I may have to give him something early so he has something decent to wear for our engagement pictures next week. He thought he was supposed to wear a suit.
Posted by angelstar975[/QUOTE]
My FI is the same way, he has dirty jeans and faded polo shirts that he always pairs with an old pair of running shoes ...or he has a suit. nothing in between. Once we're done paying for wedding stuff we're taking a trip to go shopping since there are no good stores near us.

mkrupar

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[QUOTE]MK, how is WW different from the just watching your calories?  God that sounds super bitchy but I promise I don't mean it that way.  I've just never really understood how WW works.  All I know is that there's points involved.
Posted by adamar15[/QUOTE]

It's the same thing, different system. I don't really like counting calories either. But they have some formula that takes Fat grams, carbs, fiber, and protein for each food item and it assigns a point value. You've given X  amount of points a day, based on your current weight, age, height, etc. Then given weekly points for extra things, treats, snacks, etc. You can earn activity points to be used towards food by working out and moving more. The program is designed for you to eat ALL of your daily points, ALL of your weekly points, and ALL of your activity points, and STILL lose weight each week. Which is true.

SpartanCat

my beau hates clothes. His closet is entirely tshirts with one dry fit polo and a suit. If he had his choice, he would be a nudist.

I hear you on the weight loss thing. I'm heavier than I've every been and it might not be really noticeable to anyone who just met me or even knows me casually, i'm CRAZY aware of it. Your clothes don't fit right, you just don't feel good. I've been trying to make eating right a habit because that's the only way to keep it off but when I fall off the healthy wagon, I fall hard. Plus, my soccer team didn't get together again and I just started a second job in addition to my full time one leaving me no time or will to exercise. Not that I have the will power to do it anyway.