~Whatever It Takes Cinco de Mayo Week~

[Peskie]

WIT rules---Calvinball made simple

Summary:
1) there are no hard and fast rules, we do "whatever it takes"
2) we have mini-challenges, none of which are required, but we encourage participation (see our siggys at any given time)
3) for those in loss mode, our goal is losing every week, doing "whatever it takes" and maintaining for those in maintenance
4) YOU tell US what you need to succeed and we provide it (encouragement, buttkicking, a true beating....) and vice versa
5) All welcome! Come on in!


It's very comparable to Calvinball. (in otherwords, anything goes because peskie says so, for real..... and we’re not above making it up as we go along)

Cuteness shall cover a multitude of sins. (good thing WIT's are cute)


Mini-challenges: lets make this easy. do what we tell you when we tell you

we can agree to disagree!!!
Unless it's peskie, then you must agree. (in the rule book, ya know?)

According to the rule book page 11 para 4.11 If a Wit is going on a ROMANTIC getaway then laptop is optional.

Page 12 para 4.12
"If you go away (unless it is a romantic getaway), you must find a hotel in advance with wireless connections and check in that way. If there is no hotel in the area with wireless, then you are going to a too remote location and that is not permitted".

page 25 para 1.4.4 on how to reset a circuit breaker....(insert running away smilie here)

Peskie add to the rule book under how to check a circut breaker....Getting rid of varmits 101....TIA ….choleric’s could graph his habit's and haunts for you, ask her...

Page 25 para 1.4.5 on how to change filter in AC. Also change once monthly during the summer season.

Chapter 2 para 1.1.2 Gains are water, losses are FAT!!! :

the rule book says unless you ask permission and there is not another WIT out you must check in at minimum daily Yes, it's in section II part A.

section 3, Part A, line 89 right after Gain = water Loss = fat

the only pounds that count as lost is the ones subtracted from starting weight and or siggy weight. So if I gain 3 and lose two I can;'t be claiming a 2 pound loss. I gotta claim a 1 pound gain. Making sure we are all on the same page. Losing pounds from a gain DO NOT COUNT. :trips and falls off soapbox::

I think no matter what type of program you're on, portion control has to be in there somewhere or you'll just keep losing the same lbs over and over. Ultimately we all have to learn that we don't NEED certain foods just because a particular program says we can have them. If they aren't good for us, we need to learn to live without them

You can’t really be a WIT unless you’re missing your sanity (peskie excluded, of course).

Wit’s aren’t “normal”

no no no, pictures don't lie EXCEPT when they make us look BIGGER than we are. there is no making us look smaller, nope nope. you are hot

It’s okay to call Lisa doody

ALL WITS ARE HOT PERIOD END OF STORY!

WIT’s are more important than work.

Section III.

Part A.

89. WITS always come first no matter what other obligation, appointment, minor or major emergency you may have. Penalty for igorning this rule is major boot kicking from WIT on Boot-kicking duty. If said WIT in violation is offender then boot kicking will fall to volunteer WIT (s).

PM when you want to talk about someone!

the rule book says once a WIT always a WIT! And the recent amendment also adds that Peskie will get her scary spiky boots out, I will make the rounds in the WIT van and we will COME PERSONALLY TO YOUR DOOR to kick some sense back into you? So see you have no CHOICE in the matter. You're here to stay. That is all.

first duty of Pam and Landis is to check in with us when she gets to work? Okay, get the rule book out somebody.

“I may have to SHUT the computer down so I don't keep comin' back to it every few minutes though while getting things done around here, ” These words are against WIT principles and a direct violation of rule 1.25.355


The 2nd Monday of each August is official make it up as you go along day....everybody is challenged to add one rule to the book during normal conversations.

Landis gets the award for most rules during first challenge

Pam attends next WIT adventure.

Shopping counts as approved method of aerobic activity.

(Looks in the WIT rule book feverishly). Um lemme see yep whining is allowed!!!!

Is it sewious enough for a pm or can I be publically punished?


Only if it is about Landis. Rule book page 30 Para 3.4.1


2 wit's aren't allowed to be out at the same time!!

a good 5 second rule should be applied before anyone quotes me...


True Wits always check in because it says so in the rule book. (email counts!!!!)

no stinking test. It's not in the rule book Tammy-Ro

If you don’t check in while away, it will be awhile before you will get to go anywhere again

I have another new word to add to the rule book, please!

You know how sometimes a smile just has to turn into a giggle....I hereby deem that a "smiggle"!!!

I second the motion. :smiggle: I need a gavel....

89. WITS always come first no matter what other obligation, appointment, minor or major emergency you may have. Penalty for igorning this rule is major boot kicking from WIT on Boot-kicking duty. If said WIT in violation is offender then boot kicking will fall to volunteer WIT (s).

WITS have to come before Kimmer! Rule check please!

The scale is a tool, not a report card.

I sure am glad it's only a TOOL and does not rule my life! (This should be in the rulebook Peskie jus' sayin') The scales do NOT rule our lives

Again, we DO celebrate , clap for , high-five and sing victory songs for any WIT that succeeds no matter whether we can relate or not and we usually can relate anyway!!!
(Peskie add that to the WIT newbie handbook so they know )


Landis is boss of self, and no one else. Except when RG and Peskie override simultaneously.

WITS feel better and have more energy when they exercise

I usually don't WANT the crap until I tell myself I can't have it and push myself to a time frame on hitting goal. Then I eat crap and binge and gain quickly. When I tell myself I CAN, I usually leave it alone. (unless it's a big craving and then it's actually worth it and I don't overeat it, but savor it and don't gain anyway

Odd work schedules need to be in the siggys, so we can “keep up” landis says so.

I suggested we change the word "cheat" to "carbed up" in the rule book. Seconded on 1/6/2006

don't regret the gain. Don't KICK ME!!

The important thing is fessing up, giving and getting support and not let a slip be the end all of my weight loss for the rest of my life. I'm probably gonna cheat again but not for a long time. Oh and another thing I am not saying cheat anymore. It is forever known from this minute forward as uping my Carb intake!!!! (Peskie could you add this to the rule book under gaining is water? Thanks.)

read the book. It will be very difficult to be successful on low carb without reading the book of your plan of choice.

Page 59 para 6.9
If you have a dream/passion you should go for it, it IS possible but only if you want it BAD!

Page 62 para 11.1.2
When landis does not want to eat something weird is going on (Peskie add to rule book)

We come before feeding the family. In the rule book, page 250.

once you get your SSP you let the person know who sent it that you got it and to email you too. Once everyone has their SSP we do a reveal. It's in the rule book already

Pam is the leader in our verbage.... She earns a crown for that.

Page 283 para 12.3.4
200 calories at 2 pm is NOT the way to lose weight

If you ate what you wanted and are not hungry that's one thing (200 calories or not--I do not take issue with calorie restrictions) but you're hungry so obviously you haven't eaten enough.

Ok, Peskie, put in the rule book, three meals for Patty every day...

Also, regarding Patty “You know I am the worlds worst about changing plans, but I am sticking with CAD. It is the only one that I can stick to and not cheat.” Patty must do CAD and requested being reminded of this if tempted to change..

Patty….”Slap me in the mouth, if I ever partake in caffeine again.. It looks like I would learn...”

Des…bah, bad mojo. I always said if I ever stalled I would kick up my cardio and/or switch things around depending on what I had been doing. Well that's what I've finally done. Added Easter per Tammy-Ro

Robin is who to go to when you want diet advice on ANY plan I am a tellin' you! She is da bomb! not ANY plan...just kimmers plans, atkins, CAD, Stillmans, fasting and some WW.......but atkins atkins atkins she knows backwards and forwards.......

South Beach, PP. Neanderthin, LFL, and the rest she dunno diddly squat.....

wipes sweat off brow as remembers addition of this to rule book quite sometime back

Don't beat yourself up. Once you know where it went wrong, you have the power not to repeat the same mistake again….Maria

Peskie, addition to the rule book although it may already be in there. "No WIT is allowed to brag on something without giving at least the important details".

Reminder to landis
I can't wait to go to the gym again
Did I REALLY just say that? I'm terrible sick I just know it

You need to find out what works for YOUR body

Our motto for the day comes from Patty....shut our bloomin' mouths!!!

Peskie is allowed to talk to herself as much as she wants to.

Anything that let's peskie do something other than the normal activities, learn something new and get outside her little world is on the allowed list.
What's work interfered stuff? I thought that was against the rules (as Maria caught on quick and added this)

Break big goals into small tasks….a little at a time. It builds up to success!

New addition to WIT rule book: NAPS are always allowed and encouraged without prior planning or negative ramifications of any sort. Period.
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[Peskie]

Pics from meeting Tammy-Ro and Dooy at Busch Gardens this weekend start here for those that weren't around to see them this weekend:

~Whatever It Takes Week of Apr 28~

[Peskie]

Originally Posted by SunaBee

Got the house picked up to - I've noticed that by sifting and sorting this Winter and getting things organized - it's really helped me to be able to keep on top of the house with out it seeming like an impossible task.

Good job! Doesn't that make the hugest difference?

Originally Posted by stews

things will be ok, I'm just and and and and, yeah, got the idea? lol.

more of the same, or something new?

Originally Posted by stews

I'll be ok. just temporarily falling apart at the moment.

Originally Posted by SunaBee

Life sure is complicated, though it helped me earlier to remember that He's there for me.... and as I was cleaning up the bedroom and making the bed I was bawling and talking loudly to him... I just said, "God I need your help. I can't do this alone..." I think sometimes that helps, is to just give it to Him....

I agree.

Originally Posted by SunaBee

Btw Peanut earlier asked who I was talking to - I told him I was talking to you - he gets all starry eyed and says, "She's realllly nice."

Peanut is a sweetie, isn't he

[TuscanGirl]

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[TuscanGirl]

Obviously, some of us need to devote ourselves strictly to this thread!
Too many slackers!

[TuscanGirl]

Of course, it's been the only time I could actually keep up!

[landis]

Morning!

[TuscanGirl]

Morning!
How you doin' today?

Look at me - still keeping up!

[landis]

Originally Posted by TuscanGirl

Morning!
How you doin' today?

Look at me - still keeping up!

Hi MK! I am honestly WAY impressed!

Monday morning meeting...Oh goody! BBL.

[TuscanGirl]

Morning Sharon!

Me too!

Still here!
*woot*

[HaleysNana]

Originally Posted by Peskie

Pics from meeting Tammy-Ro and Dooy at Busch Gardens this weekend start here for those that weren't around to see them this weekend:

~Whatever It Takes Week of Apr 28~

Great pics! Looks like you had a blast!

Originally Posted by landis

Morning!

Seriously!!

Originally Posted by TuscanGirl

Morning!
How you doin' today?

Look at me - still keeping up!

Still no baby....but he cooperated and waited at least until I got back home from another whirlwind weekend! If he comes today or tomorrow he'll think his Nana has a really strange sounding raspy voice....I officially wore mine out this weekend!

The good news is I kept my eating under control even at two church functions - a homecoming dinner on the grounds and a dessert reception last night. Hoping my weigh-in Wednesday rewards me!

[TuscanGirl]

Hi Pam!!

I'm glad little Nate waited - though I bet his mom isn't!

Congrats on all the self-control!!!

[HaleysNana]

Originally Posted by TuscanGirl

Hi Pam!!

I'm glad little Nate waited - though I bet his mom isn't!

Congrats on all the self-control!!!

Thanks! She said she was going to start walking tonight and try to get him moving! I'm so excited I can barely stand it! I got to be in the delivery room when his sister was born and it seriously was the highlight of my life so far! It's unbelievably amazing to watch your child bring a child into the world!

[TuscanGirl]

Right now - the thought terrifies me!!

[HaleysNana]

Originally Posted by TuscanGirl

Right now - the thought terrifies me!!

LOL!

[landis]

Thanks for the hugs Pam. I am so glad the little tyke waited for you!

[HaleysNana]

Originally Posted by landis

Thanks for the hugs Pam. I am so glad the little tyke waited for you!

They're genuine! I don't even care why you need them.....just rest assured there is an unlimited supply of those and for my TN friend!!

[landis]

Originally Posted by HaleysNana

They're genuine! I don't even care why you need them.....just rest assured there is an unlimited supply of those and for my TN friend!!

This made me cry.

[HaleysNana]

Originally Posted by landis

This made me cry.

Happy tears, I hope!!!

[la.lady]

Good morning...

Just running through wishing you all a great day.

Prayers for all of you today for what you have to go through. Pray for strength and peace in your lives.

[SunaBee]

Landis, you give so much to others.. Your heart is genuine... May, in this great time of need, you reap the same benefits that others feel from being a part of your live. We you...

Morning Girls.

I am still sick... Not sure where this fever came from... Though I am crazy exhausted from being up all night with it.

I have been feeling run down the last 2 1/2 weeks, so I think this is just my body's way of enforcing a rest.

I was going to go into work anyways, though really, I need to be sure to take care of me.... And if I don't take this time to sleep it off and study inbetween, my studies will surely soon be affected - because of being so run down.

I felt guilty about staying home, though really, taking care of ourselves is important and I have the time built off to take it off - so I need to just let the guilt roll off my back and not claim it. It only effects me if I choose to claim that feeling - and I won't.

Hugs, Love, & light - and extra prayers to all those that need them today... May you feel your heart lifted upon wings today...