Turning 40, Gotta lose 40~A New Chapter in my weight loss journey

[VernRDH]

I have decided to start a new journal for this new (and hopefully final) chapter in my weight loss journey. Here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2192588) is my old journal, just in case you have nothing better to do than read about my running and such.;)

If you don't want to read the whole enchilada, then here is the Cliffs notes version:

I am currently 39, will turn 40 in November. I had hoped to reach my goal weight of 125 by then, but that is not going to happen. I would like to reach my goal by my next vacation, another cruise at the end of June. I started my journey in 2007 at the abominable weight of 214. Currently I am at 165, which is about 8 lbs heavier than my lowest recent weight. I trained all summer for the DL half, which I PR'd btw:banana:. I am in a bit of a funk with my running currently, not feeling the love at all. I have another half coming up 2 weeks from today, I am just looking to finish at this point. I am going to spend the winter working on weight loss and cross training. I am going to try spinning and I definately need to strengthen my upper body. I am really, really hoping that a break from running will bring back my mojo and I will want to run again.

So thats it. Tomorrow morning I am starting point counting with WW again. I had great success with it in the past, I just can't lose weight when I am seriously training for a big race. I am going to walk on the TM
(which I don't mind) 3x week, run outside 3x week and take one day off. Once I get past the half, then I will start spinning and weights.

Any advice or encouragement is welcome and appreciated. Thanks for reading or posting.

[VernRDH]

Monday, Monday. No one likes Monday. Me included. But alas, you can't stop it from coming back around every week.

I had a horrible headache last night, was hoping that it would go away with a good nights sleep. And it did. So I got up and walked on the treadmill, 1.25 miles in 30 minutes with an incline of 3%. A good workout. Earned myself 2 exercise points.

weight: 167.8

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
dark chocolate peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 10 pts
granola 4 pts
yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
sf jello 0 pts
cappuccino 3 pts

dinner: 8 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
100 cal pack chips 2 pts
soup 2 pts
cake 5 pts

points used: 31
flex used: 7
flex remaining: 28

[lolakat]

Hi there,

I've read a bunch of your post all over the WISH board before and your review of the DL 1/2. I've found your story, and many others here on WISH, to be inspirational.

Good luck with your new start on WW. I've always done well with their plan. It sounds like a little break from running may be exactly what you need to get your enthusiasm for training back on track. I'll be interested to hear about the spinning. I've never tried that before.

Best of luck to you! I look forward to following along with your journal.

[VernRDH]

Thanks lolakat! I am going to try to post daily, especially my food journal, since that works out best at keeping me accountable. I was a couple points over today, but that is what flex points are for. And since it is my first day back, it will take some time to get back in the groove.

[VernRDH]

Yesterday was a tough day. Its hard to get back into the good eating habits when you have been so far off the wagon. It will take about a week for me to adjust, I just have to be tough and power through.

I realized when I looked at yesterdays entry that I entered my weight wrong. I have to adjust it, have to be honest.

Walked for 30 minutes on the treadmill, earned 2 exercise points.

weight: 167.0

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
dark chocolate pb 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
sf jello 0 pts

dinner: 7 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
garden veggie pattie 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
sweet potato fries 3 pts

snack: 1 pt
green pepper strips 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt

points used: 23
flex used: 0
flex remaining: 28

[lolakat]

It is deffinetly hard to adjust to a new eatting program. I think it looks like you are doing great over your first couple of days. I love that WW gives the flex points to help with the little "blips" life throws us. It's important to be able to splurge every once in a while without feeling guilty

[VernRDH]

Weather has been dreary, which makes getting up and getting on the treadmill hard to do. But I did, which is a success. After training for the last 5 months, I wish I could sleep in more, but morning is the best time for me to exercise.

Walked for 30 minutes, earned 2 exercise points.

weight: 165.8, good:thumbsup2

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
dark chocolate pb 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: ???? pts guessing about 20
chinese buffet

dinner: 15 pts
cereal with skim milk 10 pts
toast with peanut butter 5 pts

points used: 43
flex used: 19
flex remaining: 9

So, today we had an office lunch at the chinese buffet. Which I love. I tried to eat more veggies, but some items are just too hard for me to resist. So I blew almost all my points for the week today, but that is okay. Now I just have to keep pushing the water, I am so darned thirsty from the salt in the food!

[momof2minnies]

Hi Veronica
Good to see you here again.We are within .8 lbs of each other right now.Retaining fluid is my problem so I keep fluctuating.Sometimes you have to eat out and that sabotages everthing when you have to weigh in.

I remember the blahs after every race- they say that it is normal.Boy it is hard getting back out there too- congrats on doing that for another 1/2

Keep up the good work- you are going in the right direction.

Linda

[VernRDH]

Well, the scale was oh so unkind today. But that was to be expected. The eating out is done with, so now I can stay on plan and this bounce back should be gone soon.

Walked this morning for 30 minutes, 4% incline. Earned 2 pts

weight: 167.4:sad2:

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
sf jello 0 pts

dinner: 8 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
100 cal pack chips 2 pts
progresso WW vegetable soup 0 pts
apple 2 pts

I am still hungry, but trying to resist eating anything and just drinking my water.

points used: 23
flex used: 0
flex remaining: 9

[lolakat]

Try not to fret too much about that "bounce back" weight. I think day to day weights can be so variable with water retention etc etc. I try to ignore them and look at weekly or even monthly trends (so hard to do though).
You are doing great with your point tracking. I'm sure those lbs will be melting away soon!

BTW, thanks so much for stopping by my journal!!

[VernRDH]

I totally spaced and did not post yesterday. We had torrential rains and I was trying to get out of the house early to beat the traffic. Got home late, made dinner and fell into my chair and asleep.

Ran this morning (it was beautiful, just perfect for running) 3 miles in 29:29.
Earns me 4 exercise points.

weight: 163.0:cool1:

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
6 in grilled chicken flax wrap 7 pts
chips 2 pts

dinner: 10 pts
tacos made with ground turkey (2) 6 pts
fat free refried beans 2 pts
apple 2 pts

I am over by a point, but I didn't add activity points for lawn mowing this afternoon. So we will call it even.

[VernRDH]

Another cool but sunny morning here. Perfect for running. Which I did. Ran 6 miles in 1:02:52, avg pace 10:28. Last long run before my half marathon next Sunday. I am going to try to get out for a couple 3 milers this week as well, but the forecast is a bit dodgy at this point, it may rain again this week.

Earned 8 pts for my run today.

points for today: 22 + 8 = 30

weight: 163, same as yesterday which is awesome considering its the weekend and I tend to eat too much when I am home all day.

breakfast: 13 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
cereal 4 pts
skim milk 2 pts

lunch: 7 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 9 pts
salad greens 0 pts
ground turkey 2 pts
ff refried beans 2 pts
guacamole 2 pts
ww cheese 1 pt
salsa 0 pts
apple 2 pts

Thankfully tomorrow is Monday and I get 35 flex points!

[VernRDH]

Here we are again, Monday. One full week of being back on track (mostly). I didn't walk this morning, overslept. Which is okay since I ran both days on the weekend, and I usually take Mondays off. So no extra points for me today.

Weight: I have decided to only weigh on Mondays, its too depressing to watch the numbers go up and down all week!
weighed in at 156.6, so a 2.2 lb loss from last week. Which is great. No its not the almost 5 lbs I would have had yesterday, but its all good.

points for today: 22
flex available: 35
flex used: 8

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 14 pts
Wendys chili 7 pts
baked potato w/sour cream 7 pts

dinner: 8 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
garden veggie pattie 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
chips 2 pts
apple 2 pts

[lolakat]

Congrats on 2.2 lbs :banana: You're doing great!

Glad to hear you had good running weather this weekend. Good luck with your 1/2 marathon this weekend.

[VernRDH]

Another cold rainy day here. Only saving grace is that it is payday!:thumbsup2

Did 30 minutes incline walking on the treadmill for 2 exercise points. Wanted to do 45 minutes, but just didn't have the time today. Will try to do that tomorrow.

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex available: 27
flex used: 1
flex remaining: 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
sf jello 0 pts

dinner: 10 pts
ww bread 1 pt
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts
healthy request italian wedding soup 4 pts
apple 2 pts

[momof2minnies]

Doing good keep up the good work Veronica!

Linda

[VernRDH]

Still raining here in NY. Only a few more days until my half marathon. My friend and coach called me last night, we talked about my lack of motivation, race strategy, timing etc. I am hopeful that I can find my groove and rock out 13.1 miles in 2:15 or less.

Walked 2 miles in 34:19 this morning, incline still at 4.5%. Earned 2 pts

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex available: 26
flex used: 7
flex remaining: 19

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 10 pts
fiber plus bar 2 pts
chicken dinner 8 pts

dinner: 13 pts
egg 3 pts
french toast 6 pts
bacon 4 pts

[VernRDH]

Still rainy and gray here. Took this morning off from walking, trying to rest up for the half on Sunday. DD has her TKD test tonight, so dinner will be rushed. I am working at my part time office today instead of my regular one, so my day will be a bit different. I really wish I had just taken today off and stayed home with DH, who wanted to take the day off. Oh well, I can sure use the money.

points for today: 22
flex available: 19
flex used:
flex remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
yogurt 1 pt
granola 4 pts
fiber plus bar 2 pts
sf jello 0 pts

dinner: ???

[VernRDH]

The last few days have been hectic and the weather hasn't helped. It has finally stopped raining, we are expecting some nice weather for the weekend. I have been a little stressed with a work issue. My part time job (I work 1 day a week at one dental office in addition to the 4 days I work at my full time job). My part time place is expanding and they have said they wanted to hire me for full time. Last week an offer was finally made, and it was a VERY lowball offer. And no security. I am on salary at my f/t office, so my check is the same every week. At the p/t place, I would have to punch a clock and could be sent home if there were no patients. So my check would vary. Something I am not comfortable with, since I am the primary earner in our house. I go in today, so I have to tell him that I am not coming on full time. And I worry that they may not want me to stay on Fridays. Which is not horrible, but the money from Fridays is helping to pay down debt and for birthdays and vacations etc.

Sorry for the rant, but its been affecting me. And my eating. I am hoping that after today its better.

points for today: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch:
chicken salad 5 pts

dinner:

[lolakat]

Sorry to hear about the work stress. They must like your work if they wanted to make you full time. In which case they would be foolish to let you go from your part-time role. I hope it all works out for the best.

[VernRDH]

Thanks Lola. I talked to the doctor at the part time office yesterday and explained why I was not comfortable taking a full time position there at this point. I think he understood where I was coming from. I am going to continue to work on Fridays there, which is good because that money is paying down debt and saving for our next vacation. So while I could live without it, it does make life a heck of a lot easier with it.

No exercise again as tomorrow is race day. I am feeling the fire again, ready to go out and leave it all out there. A new PR would be nice, but I won't beat myself up if I don't.

I have stayed off the scale, hoping it is kind to me on Monday morning.

points for today: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch/dinner: 13 pts
salad greens 0 pts
hard boiled egg 2 pt
turkey 3 pts
russian dressing 4 pts
cream of broccoli soup 4 pts

We were out all day running errands, going to the race expo, shopping for a Halloween costume for DD. So we ate at like 3pm, so late lunch/early dinner. Not hungry at the moment, trying to stay light for tomorrow morning. I have to leave by 6am in order to get to the spot where the bus leaves for the race start.

[lolakat]

Good luck today! I hope you had fun at your race and got the results you were looking for :cheer2:

[VernRDH]

So the race is done. Did I PR? No, not even close. I was on pace (actually almost a minute ahead at one point) until mile 6, when I started to get a pain in my left foot on the outside all up and down my pinky toe. Then my arch started to hurt. If I walked it hurt more, so I just ran slow. I met some really nice ladies while chugging along, it helped to have someone to commiserate with! My official time was 2:28:25. When I got home, the arch of my left foot and the base of the big toe on my right have big blisters, which I have never had before. The outside of the left foot still hurts, tender if I put pressure on it. I am planning to rest it and see what happens. I think maybe the shoes may be done, too many miles.

Another strange thing was that once I got home, I could not leave the bathroom. Usually I have 1 or 2 episodes of "runners trots" when I finish a long run or race. But this time my stomach really hurt and as soon as I left the bathroom, I had to turn around and go back. And the nausea, boy oh boy. DH was up last night with the same thing, perhaps it was a bug? I didn't even eat until dinner time tonight, and I didn't even think about points today. Tomorrow is a new week, I will start again with WW. I would like to get down to 155 by my birthday next month, which I can do if I stay on plan.

[VernRDH]

Well my foot is feeling better, but my quads are killing me! As is usual after a race. No exercise for this week, I need the rest. I am going to spend this week investigating what time classes are at the Y and see how I can fit them into my schedule.

Weigh in day: 163.4, down 2.2 from last week.

points for today: 22
flex available: 35
flex used:
flex remaining:


breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: tbd 8 pts available

dinner: 6 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts
apple 2 pts

[lolakat]

Congrats on finishing your race! Sorry you didn't feel so great during/after it. Hope your Y is offering something that interests you. A friend of mine is doing a "boot camp" through her local Y and really likes it.

[VernRDH]

Well my legs are feeling slightly better, not a lot though. My foot hurt by the time I got home last night, since I stand all day at work. But this too shall pass.

No exercise.

points for today: 22
flex available: 35
flex used:
flex remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
sf jello 0 pts
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 6 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts
apple 2 pts

[VernRDH]

Well we seem to have a bit of a tummy bug going around our house this week. DH and I have both been having troubles, I go from hungry to nauseated to gassy and just having a stomachache. So I have been eating, but not as well as I should. Comfort foods are what I want. So I am going to try to stay on plan, despite how I am feeling.

points for today: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
sf jello 0 pts

dinner: 6 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts
apple 2 pts

[VernRDH]

Ok so this week has not been one of my better weeks. I feel "off" not doing any exercise, though I know my body needs the rest following the half marathon. And now I have it in my mind to sign up for another one SOON. Apparently, I have gone around the bend! There aren't a lot of races here in the winter, so I will have to wait until spring anyway. Though my coach is lobbying for RnR NOLA. Wish I could, but can't afford the trip! I did sign up DD and I for the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. It should be fun.

points for today: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
sf jello 0 pts

dinner: tbd
I have a hair appointment after work, so I may have to pick up something on the run.

[lolakat]

Glad to hear you are feeling enthusiastic about running again! The turkey trot sounds like fun. Good way to burn off some calories before all the Thanksgiving treats start pouring in.

[VernRDH]

OK so I totally went off the rails over the weekend. It was DH's birthday, and today is our anniversary. So there was a lot of eating out. I got out to run yesterday, 3 miles in 31 and change. A nice easy run. Back to the mill this morning for a 2 mile walk with the incline set at 5%.

weigh in: :sad2: up to 164.8, which is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts

[lolakat]

Sounds like you had a lot to celebrate this weekend! I'm glad you enjoyed it and glad to here you are back to running this week. Hope that means your foot and tummy are all better.

[VernRDH]

Well I did not get to bed as early as I wanted to last night, but at least I slept better than the night before. Got up and walked my 2 miles on the treadmill. I have to be better about my food tracking, I have been falling down on that job.

points for today: 22 + 2 exercise = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
apple 2 pts
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: tbd

[VernRDH]

All right, I am still eating like crazy, not being conscious of what I am shoving in my piehole. I so need to get this under control. At least I am back to exercising, which does help a lot.

Walked for 2 miles, 34 minutes. Earned 2 points.

points: 24

breakfast: 8 pts

lunch:

dinner:

[lolakat]

Hang in there Vern, you will get the eatting back on track. Sometimes when I get on a bender I just write down everything I eat without really doing the points. At least then I'm accoutable for it and sometimes that helps me bring it under control.

Great Job keeping up with the excercise. :thumbsup2 That is just as important as the eatting if not more so.

[momof2minnies]

Hi Veronica about your question about races in the area- there is a half in Simsbury ,CT. in June- it was the 6th this year and I thought about doing it but DD graduated and had alot going on.The area is beautiful and relatively flat.

I am not doing anymore January Disney races after this year so I plan on doing the York,Maine race the first week of November next year- I know the whole area since we go a couple times every summer- would you be interested in that one? I know it is all women and there are medals- I like that it isn't just a tshirt.

Linda

[VernRDH]

I am trying to plan 3 halfs for next year-the first on New Years day, one in May/June and then the Mohawk Hudson Half (which I just did) in October. I may check into the CT one. I know there is one in VT, the Covered Bridges in early/mid June. Trying to diversify a bit too!

I am now coming down with the plague that DD and DH have-UGH:sick: My throat is all scratchy and I am tired. Now I did run 5 miles this morning and have been busy all weekend with chores and errands. But I just cannot succumb to this illness, there is no time. Going to take a nap and see if that helps.

Food, :headache::rolleyes1 I'm not even going to talk about it today. Tomorrow is another day, I did shop yesterday and bought all the things I need to have a successful week on WW. The issue is that I have to stick to the plan. Feeling as I do, it should not be a problem.

[lolakat]

Sorry to hear you are sick. My family is all fighting off a fall virus too. Feel better soon!

[VernRDH]

Ok, so I have been AWOL for the last week. And I have been sick and SOOOOO far off plan it is not even funny. But I am back again and taking it one day at a time.

Walked 2 miles at 5%incline on treadmill in 34 minutes-earned 2 exercise points.

weight: back up to 167:sad2:

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 35
flex points used: 6
flex points remaining: 29
breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 12 pts
cream of chicken soup 8 pts
grilled roll 4 pts

snack: ff cappuccino 3 pts

dinner: 7 pts
italian bread 2 pts
turkey 1 pt
low fat mayo 1 pt
carrots 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt
2 fun size 3 musketeers 2 pts

[VernRDH]

Yesterday was an okay day for food. Mondays I go out for lunch with my coworker, so I try to make good choices. Yesterday was just so darn cold and yucky that soup was in order. Not the best choice of soup, but it was really good.

Walked 2 miles in 34 minutes, 2 exercise points earned.

weight: 166.8
points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 29
flex points used: 0
flex points remaining: 29

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
ww bread 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
lf mayo 1 pt
chips 2 pts
fiber plus bar 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt

snack: 3 pts
1 mini snickers (the bite size ones) 1 pt
smarties 2 pts

dinner: 5 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
morningstar farms veggie patty 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
carrots and pepper strips 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt

[VernRDH]

I was a good girl yesterday, not giving in to temptation at every turn. We threw out the last of the halloween candy, so there is no temptation.

Woke up late, but still got my 2 mile walk in. Earned 2 exercise points.

weight: 166.2:thumbsup2

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 29
flex points used: 6
flex points remaining: 23

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
healthy request italian wedding soup 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 9 pts
eggs (1 whole, 3 whites) 3 pts
ww bread 1 pt
fleischmanns margarine 1 pt
cookies 4 pts

snack: 6 pts
cereal 4 pts
skim milk 2 pts

[VernRDH]

Was a little noshy last night so had a cereal snack. Shouldn't have, but I had to eat something.

Walked 2 miles in 34 minutes, 2 exercise points earned.

weight: 165.2 :thumbsup2

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 23
flex points used: 3
flex points remaining: 20

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
granola 4 pts
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 9 pts
ww bread 1 pt
ham 1 pt
cheese 2 pts
margarine 2 pts
carrots and peppers 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt
ww soup 2 pts

snack: 3 pts
teddy grahams 3 pts


I am only working a half day today :cool1: and have some errands to run, mostly getting DD's birthday gift. I may stop at the market and get something to cook for dinner, since I never have time to cook during the week.

[lolakat]

Looks like you are doing great this week. :thumbsup2 Glad to hear you are feeling better. Isn't it so much easier once the Halloween candy is gone... I couldn't wait to get ours off to my DH's office.

[VernRDH]

Yesterday afternoon I got out of work early. I went to pick up DD's birthday gift then went to the market. I needed milk, but wanted to find something to cook for dinner that wasn't plain grilled chicken. I had some ideas, but could not seem to find ingredients that would result in a low fat, lower calorie TASTY meal. I have reserved the WW cookbook from the library, hoping that I can get some good ideas from there.

Walked on the treadmill, 2 miles in 34 minutes and earned 2 exercise points.

weight: 164:banana::banana:

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 20
flex points used: 2
flex points remaining: 18

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
ww bread 1 pt
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 11 pts
rice and quinoa 8 pts
carrots and peppers 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt
granola thin 2 pts

[VernRDH]

Slept in today (8am, which is almost 3 extra hours of sleep :laughing:) then went out for a 3 mile run. It was cold, but clear. Ran it in 30:30, so 10:10 pace, which is pretty good.

Earned 4 exercise points.

weight: 163.8, still going down:thumbsup2

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
italian bread 2 pts
roast beef 2 pts
russian 1 pt
chips 4 pts

dinner: 9 pts
fresco style grilled steak soft tacos from taco bell x3 9 pts

[momof2minnies]

Good job Veronica heading in the right direction.What a pace, that is great.Running in the 40s is so much easier than in the 80s isn't it? Sunny and 40s are good for me.

Keep it up!

Linda

[VernRDH]

This weekends project is to clean the kitchen. I mean, really, really clean it. Take everything out of the cupboards, throw away stuff we don't use and reorganize. DH is letting me buy new dishes for everyday, since we have had the same ones for 13 years. And new silverware too!! But we are trying to be economical about it, so we spent yesterday afternoon driving around town looking at things. Then looking at stuff on the internet. We *think* we have a decision, but have to go back to one store today to look at the silverware again before we pull the trigger.

We went to the Y this morning, spent 20 minutes walking and DD and I did 20 minutes on the recumbent bikes. Earned 2 pts.

weight: 164.2, slightly up, but seeing as I did not drink enough yesterday and had more salty food, its understood. Tomorrow is WI though.

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
italian bread 2 pts
roast beef 2 pts
russian 2 pts
chips 2 pts

dinner: 9 pts
english muffins 4 pts
cheese 4 pts
carrots 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt

[lolakat]

Sounds like a good weekend project. 13 years is a long time. Sounds like you got your money's worth out of those plates/silverwear. It must be fun to look for all new kitchen stuff. Hope you love the stuff you deceided on.

[VernRDH]

I was wiped out last night from cleaning all day. But I got a good nights sleep and was ready to get going today.
Walked on the treadmill for 2 miles, 34 minutes, earned 2 exercise points.

weight: 163.8, 3.2 lbs lost for the week:thumbsup2

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 35
flex points used: 4
flex points remaining: 31

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 12 pts
western egg sandwich on english muffin 7 pts
home fries 5 pts

dinner: 8 pts
pregresso soup veggie and noodle 0 pts
italian bread 2 pts
turkey 1 pt
lf mayo 1 pt
chips 2 pts
dole fruit bites pineapple 2 pts

[VernRDH]

Overslept this morning, but still had enough time to do my 2 miles on the treadmill. Earned my 2 pts.

weight: up to 164.6, yesterdays indulgences come back to bite me in the butt.

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 31
flex points used: 14
flex points remaining: 17

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
ww bread 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
lf mayo 1 pt
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 22 pts
toast with peanut butter 10 pts
cereal with skim milk 12

[VernRDH]

Ok so last night was not good. I got home from work to find my new dishes were here (YAY!). But I was absolutely starving. And all I wanted was cereal and toast. No I have noticed that every time I eat cereal for dinner, I gain the next day. But yet it doesn't stop me. I WAY overate last night. I have flex points, but I am probably going to have to use the remainder of them today, as we are going out for office lunch for my birthday (can't go next week, schedule will not allow it). So, I have to stay on plan for the rest of the week. And I am doing my walking, which does help. Tonight dinner for me will have to be quick, since I am taking DD to TKD. We have to go every night this week in order for her to get in the required number of classes before the next test.

walked 2 miles, earned 2 pts

weight: 165
points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 17
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 20 pts
the lunch buffet at the italian restaurant, I had salad, garlic bread, meatloaf, a meatball, a piece of chicken, and some roasted potatoes. I got no clue on how many points it actually was, but I will guess 20

dinner: as of right now, I am skipping dinner, not hungry.

[VernRDH]

Ah Veterans Day. Many thanks to those who have served and sacrificed and those who continue to fight for our freedoms. Here at home that means a day off school for DH and DD. So since I did not have to get up to get everyone ready for school, I got to sleep in a bit AND go out for a run. How awesome is that???

Ran 3 miles in 29:41, 9:54 avg pace. I'll take it!!! Earned 4 exercise points.

weight: back down to 164.0, I'll take that too!!

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

snack: doughnut 6 pts

lunch: 4 pts
ww bread 1 pt
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts

dinner: 8 pts
eggs (3 white, 1 whole egg) 3 pts
ww bread 1 pt
margarine 2 pts
dole fruit bites 2 pts

I am only working half a day again today, so I will probably have a snack during the morning and lunch once I get home. Then DD has TKD tonight, so dinner could be early (before we go) or late (once we get home). We'll see how it plays out.

[VernRDH]

Friday. Hooray! Though I look forward to the weekends, it is also harder for us to stay on plan on the weekends. But DH and I are really trying to be better about our food choices.

Walked 2 miles this morning, earned 2 exercise points.

weight: 162.4:cool1: that was a surprise! But a good one.

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
ww bread 1 pt
turkey 1 pt
lf mayo 1 pt
chips 2 pts
dole fruit bites 2 pts

dinner: 9 pts
ww bread 1 pt
margarine 2 pts
cheese 2 pts
progresso ww soup 0 pts
carrots 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt
chips 3 pts

[lolakat]

It is so much harder on the weekend isn't it? Just so much temptation out there when we are off our daily routine.

Did you get your new dishes unpacked and put away. I hope you love them. :)

[VernRDH]

It is so much harder on the weekend isn't it? Just so much temptation out there when we are off our daily routine.

Did you get your new dishes unpacked and put away. I hope you love them. :)

Yes the weekends are definately much harder, when our access to food is greater as well. I am going shopping later tonight (I don't want to go tomorrow and deal with the crowds) and will try to buy good stuff.

I did get my dishes washed and put away. We are very happy with them, I just need to get some more bowls that complement them.

I meant to respond on your thread about scrubs-I wear them too and no one noticed for a long time that I had lost weight. They hide a multitude of sins, but also hide our progress!

[VernRDH]

So last night I went grocery shopping at 9pm. Why? Because I cannot take the crowds on Sat. mornings any more. It is a bit more peaceful at night, although some of the items I need or want aren't available. But at least its done. I do have to stop at another market today for a couple things I couldn't get, but a 5 minute in and out is no problem.

Ran 3 miles in 30:24, earned 4 points

weight: 162.8

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8pts
italian bread 2 pts
roast beef 1 pt
russian 2 pts
chips 3 pts

snack: 2 pts
dole fruit bites

dinner: tbd

[VernRDH]

Last night I was wiped out from another round of super cleaning. This morning we got up and went to the Y. DD and I did intervals on the the treadmill and then spent a little time in the pool.

30 minutes on the treadmill, earned 4 pts.

weight: 161.8:banana:

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 1 pt
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt

lunch: 15 pts
italian bread 4 pts
roast beef 3 pts
russian 4 pts
chips 4 pts

dinner: 10 pts
ww bread 1 pt
eggs 4 pts
sausage 5 pts

[VernRDH]

Monday, Monday. Another crazy week, this one heavy on eating out. I am going to check out the Applebee's menu online to see what I may be able to eat without too much guilt.

Walked 2 miles in 34 minutes for 2 pts.

weight: 162.2, two week total loss of 4.8 lbs.

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 35
flex points used: 6 pts
flex points remaining: 29

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 20 pts
hot dogs 12 pts
french fries 8 pts

dinner: 2 pts
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
carrots 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt

[VernRDH]

Only 2 more days til our birthday. Yesterday I started the party with lunch out that was not my best choice. But I did thoroughly enjoy every bite of what I ate. I have already planned out Thursday nights dinner at Applebees and can stay on points there (amazingly). So keeping up with my exercise and making better choices the rest of the time is important.

Walked my regular 2 miles this morning, earned 2 points.

weight: 163.4 :sad2:

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 29
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
chicken salad 5 pts
yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 8 pts
ww bread 1 pt
ww cheese 2 pts
margarine 2 pts
soup 1 pt
chips 2 pts

[lolakat]

Happy Birthday!! (a little bit early). I'm glad you were able to find a good option at Applebee's> I really like it when I can check out the on-line menus and go it with a plan. It helps me from being impulsive when I have a whole menu of tempting options in front of me. I hope you enjoy your celebration.

[VernRDH]

One day closer to the celebrations. I was really good yesterday, stayed on plan. Unfortunately, I was not rewarded with a loss on the scale today. :confused3 But I will stay on plan today as well, and hopefully see a drop tomorrow morning.

Walked 2 miles, 2 pts earned.

weight: 163.4, same as yesterday.

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available:
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 10 pts
latte 3 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: tbd

[VernRDH]

Happy Birthday to me and DD!! Looking forward to our dinner out tonight.

Walked 2 miles, earned 2 pts.

weight: 162.6, yay!

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: tbd

dinner: 10 pts
7 oz sirloin 6 pts
veggies 0 pts
part of the queso blanco appy 4 pts

[momof2minnies]

Happy Birthday Veronica and your DD too! Enjoy your night out.

Boy you are out there walking early- is it still dark out there when you go?

Linda

[VernRDH]

Linda, I do all my walking on the treadmill. Its way too dark and cold then. And thanks for the birthday wishes!

[VernRDH]

Ok, so its been 10 days since I last posted here. I have been staying away as I really have been pretty far off plan and didn't want to acknowledge it. But I must, and I have to get back to business. Lets just say the last 2 weeks have been a bust, and I really need to kick it up a notch to get headed in the right direction.

Ran 3 miles this morning in 29:44, 9:54 pace. Not too bad considering. I have been fortunate to run outside 4 days this week, with the long weekend (I was off Wednesday and Friday). Earned 4 exercise points

weight: /sigh 165.4, but working on getting back down.

points for today: 22 + 4 = 26

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
ww english muffin 1 pt
roast beef 1 pts
russian 2 pts
chips 2 pts
peppers 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt

dinner: 9 pts
ww bread 1 pt
bacon 4 pts
lettuce and tomato 0 pts
light mayo 1 pt
chips 2 pts

[VernRDH]

I don't think I talked about my plan to get to goal weight before we went to Disney in July. Basically I need to lose 6 pounds each month to reach my goal on July 1, when we leave. So I started on November 1, at 167. So by Dec 1, I need to be 161. Jan 1, 155. etc. If I don't make the whole six pounds, I will add them to the next month, trying to hit my target weight for each month. It is so completely doable, just a matter of staying on track through the holidays and keeping up with the exercise.

Walked 2.5 miles this morning in 42:52, earned 2 pts

weight: down to 164.0:thumbsup2

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 35
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
chicken with stars soup 1 pt
grilled chicken over tossed salad 4 pts
tzatziki 1 pt
cafe moch 1 pt

dinner: 9 pts
eggs (1 whole, 3 whites) 3 pts
peppers and onions 0 pts
ham 1 pt
ww english muffins (2) 2 pts
cape cod rf chips 2 pts
clementines (2) 1 pt

[VernRDH]

So here we are, the last day of November already. I am supposed to weigh in tomorrow at 161, but that is not going to happen (unless a miracle occurs). But that is okay, I will still target 155 for 1/1/11.

Walked 2.5 miles in 42:52, earned 2 pts

weight: 163.6, still going down, can't complain

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 35
flex points used: 4
flex points remaining: 31

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
cafe mocha 1 pt

dinner: 12 pts
ww english muffin 1 pt
veggie burger 1 pt
guacamole 2 pts
chips 4 pts
clementines (2) 1 pt
candies from work 3 pts

With the holidays here, that means gift baskets from other offices. I at 2 small chocolates from the basket, better than some of the choices. But not something I am going to do everyday.

[lolakat]

Hi Vern, Glad to see you back to your journal. Great job getting back on track after the holiday weekend. :thumbsup2

[VernRDH]

December 1. I am supposed to weigh 161 pounds. I have fallen short of that goal, and more disappointingly, I was up from yesterday. Weighed in today at 164.8. I am not sure why, since I really stayed on plan yesterday. But it is what it is, I am staying on plan and continuing to work toward my goal. Jan 1 is 155. I would really like to hit that target.

Walked this morning, 2 miles, 34:18. Earned 2 points.

weight: 164.8
points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 31
flex points used: 7
flex points remaining: 24

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 14 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
cafe moch 1 pt
donut 6 pts


dinner: 9 pts
soup 0 pts
ital bread 2 pt
bologna 3 pts
chips 4 pts

[VernRDH]

Today is a sad day for me, as 7 yrs ago today I lost my mom. I miss her everyday. But life goes on unfortunately, so must I.

I didn't get to post this morning since we were so busy trying to get out of the house. But I did get a workout in, did intervals on the treadmill. 2.5 miles in 30:40, did five 3 minute intervals (the first two at 7mph, the next three at 6.5) with a 1 minute walk in between. Earned 4 pts.

weight: down to 164.4, ugh its taking a long time to get this weight off!

points for today: 22+ 4 = 26
flex points available: 24
flex points used: 3
flex points remaining: 21

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 12 pts
turkey 2 pts
stuffing 4 pts
mashed potatoes 2 pts
gravy 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 9 pts
ww bread 1 pt
margarine 2 pts
ww cheese 2 pts
sweet potato fries 4 pts
cafe mocha 1 pt

[lisah0711]

:hug:, Veronica, so sorry about your Mom. It doesn't matter how long they are gone we still miss them even though they live on in our hearts. :littleangel:

Are you doing the new WW?

Looks like you are making some good progress and your activity rocks! :rockband:

[VernRDH]

Thanks Lisa! I know she is always with me, but having her here to talk to is what I miss most I think.

I am doing the old points system, as I do not go to meetings or subscribe online. I have had success with it in the past (having already lost 60 lbs) so I am just going to stick with it. I have seen some of the details of the new plan, but I hate to have to learn all over again.:rolleyes:

[momof2minnies]

Veronica- so sorry about your Mom, can't even imagine it.

You weight loss goals sound good, setting a goal for each month.


You will get there, you have done well so far.

Linda

[VernRDH]

Thanks Linda!

I took off Friday and Saturday from exercising. I figured I needed a day to rest Fri and Sat I just did not want to get out of bed. I was agitated, feeling like someone had a hand mixer going full tilt inside me. Agitated because I had my first mammogram last week and have to go back for more pictures of my left breast, there is something there. They do not believe it is anything serious, but I have to go back. And while they SAY its not anything, I am still a bit worried about what it actually IS. So agitated.

I also ate kind of poorly Friday night and all day yesterday. But to my utter delight, I was rewarded this morning on the scale with a loss. Hmm. I don't get it, but I'll take it. Weight down to 161.4:banana: Only slightly off my goal, hoping I can make it up along the way this month.

Ran 3.6 miles in 39:41 today, 10:50 pace. Was very windy and cold. And I wore my old sneakers for some reason:confused3, just picked up the wrong ones in my groggy state this morning. I went to Fleet Feet today and got new ones for my FIL to give me for Christmas. I tried on Saucony, Asics, Nike, Brooks and NB. I opted against the Saucony, since it is the same one I have now and I had problems with it while training this summer. I had tried the Gel Kayano from Asics before, but this time it did not feel quite right. I ended up with the Nike, which is just strange to me, since I have never had good luck with Nike before. But I think my foot has changed, and they really felt the best of all the shoes I tried on.

I am going to try to use WW as a "guide" and not obsess over the points, as it seems that doing so does not work out for me. I will see how it goes this week, and if need be, will go back to counting points next week.

[lolakat]

It must be stressful waiting to go back for more picutres even though they reassure you it is nothing. I would feel "aggitated" too. I hope that you can get it done soon and get the all clear so you can put it behind you. :hug:

[VernRDH]

Okay, so the last week has been a terrible one. My exercise was almost non existent and my eating was out of control. I realize that I must stick to the WW plan to have success.

I walked 2.5 miles this morning in 42:52. Earned 2 pts.
weight: 166.4:eek::headache::sad2:

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 35
flex points used: 1
flex points remaining: 34

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
chicken noodle soup 1 pt
open hot turkey sandwich 7 pts

dinner: 9 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
chicken patty 3 pts
lf mayo 1 pt
chips 3 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

[lolakat]

Sorry to hear the last few days have been tough. We all have weeks like that. Good to hear you are back on plan :thumbsup2 This week will be much better!!

[VernRDH]

Woke up to snow outside :headache: not my idea of a great way to start the day. At least school is not delayed. That is even worse.

Did 2 miles on the treadmill at 5% incline in 32:27. Earned 2 pts

weight: down to 166.0

points for today: 22 + 2 = 24
flex points available: 34
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
ww bread 1 pt
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts
clementines 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt

dinner: 8 pts
chicken with rice and veggies 7 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

[VernRDH]

Another cold day here in NY. Glad I have the treadmill. Though I would really prefer to go outside and run. I am leaning toward running the Hangover Half on New Years Day, so I really should kick it up a notch.

Ran 3 miles in 31:19, not too bad.

Got sidetracked and forgot to get on the scale.

points for today: 22 + 3 = 25
flex points available:
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
ww bread 1 pt
ham 1 pt
mustard 0 pts
chips 2 pts
fiber plus bar 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
clementines 1 pt

dinner: 9 pts
chicken patty 3 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
light mayo 1 pt
chips 3 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

[momof2minnies]

Hi Veronica,
Great job on the incline, I have not done that on the treadmill at all.Temp here is 14 today, no wind which is good and no snow except for a dusting.

Hangover half sounds interesting???

Have a good one,
Linda

[VernRDH]

Thanks Linda! The Hangover Half is at noon on New Years day. It is part of the Winter Series of runs sponsored by the running club. It is free for club members (which I am). It is a pretty low key race. I may do it just as a "fun run". Funny how a half marathon can be a "fun run". It will depend on the weather for me.

[VernRDH]

Ok, I give up for the time being. The universe is conspiring against me at this point, but hopefully things will get better soon.

Eating is way out of control, I did all my baking over the weekend. One of my true downfalls is cookies. But they will be going to my brothers on Saturday,then gone forever.

I ran yesterday, now that I am officially training again. But took today off in favor of running outside on Friday.

The biggest problem I am having is my stress leverl is WAAAAY high. I had my repeat mammo on Monday, then had an ultrasound. Radiologist comes in, starts talking about biopsy. I tell her that I had already talked to my doctor about having breast reduction. Once she hears who my doctor is, she says, oops sorry, no biopsy until you have seen her and she sends you to a surgeon. WHAT??? So surgeons and biopsies, I am a bit freaked out. They do not feel the cyst they are looking at is cancerous, but the calcified tissue she also wants to biopsy is potentially a problem in the future. So, I am having a bit of stress. And the worst part is that this is when I really, really could use my mom and she is gone. That is the hardest part. My DH is great, but its not the same.

So until I know more about the breast issue and the holidays are over, I am just going to try to maintain. Resolution of that will then let me get my head back where it needs to be.

[VernRDH]

Sooo:rolleyes1 I kinda have been slacking off, not eating well or anything. Stress from the holidays and my health issue have been wrecking havoc on me.

I am scheduled for a stereotactic biopsy and an ultrasound guided needle biopsy on Monday. While no one seems to think anything is cancerous, I am still a bit freaked out by the whole thing. There is also the not knowing how all this will impact my training, but I can only do what I can and my health has to come first.

I am starting the new year off right by running a half marathon today. Not racing, just running. Figure its an easy way to drop a couple pounds quick!


Unfortunately, my weight this morning was 171, up 4 pounds from November 1st when I set out to lose 6 lbs per month to meet my goal by the time we went to the World in July. I will now have up up that to 7.5 lbs per month, which is still acheivable. And again, dealing with the breast issue has to take precedence, so I am going to try to stick to plan and take it one day at a time.

[VernRDH]

Ok so today I am officially back on the wagon.

Starting weight: 173.8:scared1: UGH.

Following the old WW points system, I have 23 points for today. Plus 35 flex for the week.

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1pt

lunch: 6 pts
healthy choice chicken 3 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 9 pts
roast beef 4 pts
gravy 1 pt
mashed potatoes 3 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

[VernRDH]

Home from my biopsies, my breast is numb and on ice at the moment.
They did the stereotactic biopsy first, that one was the worst! Very uncomfortable, not necessarily painful, but kinda hard to describe. Like having a root canal while giving birth. The ultrasound guided needle biopsy was nothing, I didn't feel a thing. Unfortunately, they were a bit concerned about my BP, as it was off the charts. Now wouldn't your blood pressure go up if you were facing this type of thing too? So now I have to go see my GP next week for a follow up of that. And they should have my path report by then too.

I can only take Tylenol for the next couple days, and they expect me to bruise quite nicely. I am ready to go to bed, didn't sleep well last night and the post procedure adrenaline let down has got me feeling ready to hit the hay.

No exercise for a couple days, which works out since my legs are still killing me from the half on Saturday.

[lisah0711]

Glad that things went okay today and that you can get some rest now. :hug:

Keep an eye on the BP but I think that you are right that having needles stuck in your tender parts is gonna raise it! ;)

[VernRDH]

Well at least yesterdays "excitement" is over. I am not having any pain, just tenderness at this point. Can't wait til Saturday to take off the stupid steri-strips.

No exercise this week-I am doing solely diet. Working thus far-down 2 pounds this morning to 171.8

points for today:23

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
lc tortilla crusted fish 6 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 6 pts
chicken 3 pts
sandwich thin 1 pt
carrots and pepper strips 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

[lolakat]

Hi Vern,
Sorry I havn't stopped by in a while. It sounds like you are keeping a very good attitude though all the stress you are dealing with at the moment. I'm glad to hear that the biopsy is behind you. Hopefully you will be getting good news on the path soon and your mind will be at ease. I am so impressed that you ran a half marathon "for fun" while dealing with everything else. I hope the new year brings you calmer waters.

[VernRDH]

Thanks Lola-yeah who ever thought I would run a half marathon for "fun". But it does help with stress relief for sure. Legs are feeling better, looking forward to getting back to training next week. Breast feels okay, I slept well last night, just a bit itchy around the steri strips. DH finally looked at it last night and said "holy s*&t, that looks painful" Men.:rolleyes:

No exercise today.

weight: down to 170.8, another pound gone!!:thumbsup2

points for today: 23

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 11 pts
western egg sandwich on english muffin 6 pts
home fries 3 pts
soup 2 pts

dinner: 10 pts
cinnamon burst cheerios 2 pts
skim milk 1 pt
clementines 1 pt
100 cal english muffin 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts

overdid it a bit today, but I have flex points to use so I am not worried.

[VernRDH]

Looking forward to the weekend, sleeping in. Feeling okay, can't wait to take the steri strips off. I have a very nice bruise and lump on my breast, which they tell me is normal.

Still no exercise, not til next week.

weight: down again to 170.0:thumbsup2

points for today: 23 (this should be my last day at 23 pts)

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
lc turkey 6 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 10 pts
soup 4 pts
peppers 0 pts
tzatziki 1 pt
bread 3 pts
margarine 2 pts

over points again, but still have plenty of flex left. Hoping all the sodium from the soup doesn't get me. I am drinking lots of water though.

[VernRDH]

Snowing here today, not my idea of a good time. Especially sine I have to work at my part time job, which requires me to use the highway to get there. Which many, many people do and snow just screws up the commute.

weight:171, up but not discouraged.

points for today: 23

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
granola 4 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: tbd

[VernRDH]

Lots of snow here last night, made my drive home from work twice as long. But hey, thats what happens here in the northeast.

Yesterday did not go as planned-boss took us out for lunch. Indian/Pakistani food. Great stuff, but heavy on the chicken and carbs (rice and naan, fresh baked YUM!). I did my best to use some restraint, but basmatti yellow rice and I are such good friends. Then we were having subs for dinner. I did only get the small chicken sub, so not too far off the rails there.

weight: down to 170.6, not a big difference, but hey every bit counts

points for today: 23

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
roast beef 2 pts
ww bread 1 pt
russian 2 pts
chips 2 pts

dinner: tbd

[VernRDH]

Sleepy Sunday here. Unfortunately, my breast is bothering me. The site has a big lump and is various colors of the rainbow. I go to the doctor tomorrow, but since it bothers me when I am doing anything really physical. I don't know when I will be able to run or even walk again. Guess I will just have to stick to the diet more.

weight: holding at 170.6

points for today: 23

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 7 pts
roast beef 2 pts
ww bread 1 pt
russian 2 pts
chips 2 pts

dinner: tbd

[VernRDH]

Well today I get my biopsy results. Fingers crossed for good news. Breast is horrible looking and has a big lump in it, hoping that will go away soon, as I want to get back to running. It is bothersome when I try to run, so I am just waiting a bit longer.

DH and I talked yesterday about our upcoming trip to WDW-we are taking a cruise now for the first 3 days of the trip and then 6 days at the World. Should be nice to relax a bit on a ship before the hustle and bustle of Disney.

weight today: 171, 2.8 lbs lost this week. I'll take it!:thumbsup2

points for today: 23

breakfast: 8 pts

lunch: tbd

dinner: tbd

my appt is at 3:40, so I don't know what time I will get home or what exactly I will want to eat (if at all, depending on the news)

[VernRDH]

Yesterday was a great day. Talked to my OB/GYN, she had my results, everything was benign. AMEN!!! What a relief. Went to my GP to check my BP, all good there. My breast is horribly bruised and there is a nice hematoma that my doc says may take weeks to go down. Waiting for the discomfort when moving to subside before I start running again. Hopefully in a day or two.

weight: down to 170.4

points for today: 23

breakfast: 8 pts

lunch: 9 pts

dinner: 6 pts

[VernRDH]

Snowing hard here. Expecting 9-15 inches of snow. I have to go to work for 4 patients. Providing they show up. Which they may not. DH and DD get to stay home, no school. DH snowblowed the driveway for me, but the streets aren't plowed yet. Should be a fun ride.:headache:

weight: 170.0, down again. YAY!:cool1:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pts
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: tbd

dinner: 6 pts
eggs 3 pts
ww bread 1 pt
margarine 2 pts

[lolakat]

So glad to hear you got good news on your biopsy results!!

Good luck driving in the snow. I feel your pain about the lack of snow days in health care. I've slept at the hospital 3 times so far this winter. Go slow and be safe.

[VernRDH]

Well, we are dug out from the snow. I did the last snowblowing this morning. Glad I came home early yesterday, it continued to snow all day, even though the weatherman said it would stop by 3pm. It was nice to come home early yesterday too, just to relax. But then, I went to bake biscuits for supper and my oven is on the fritz. The ignitor is bad, has to be replaced. Thankfully it is only a $25 part and we can do it ourselves. But I have no oven until then:headache:

weight: 170.6, I just can't seem to get back to the 160's. Hoping to get back to exercise this weekend and get things moving.

points for today: 23

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1pt

lunch: 9 pts
lc tortilla crusted fish 6 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: tbd

[momof2minnies]

Veronica thank goodness everything came out ok! Now time to focus on happy stuff.You will get back to the 160s don't worry.

Have you stayed at Coronado before? I love it there- love the pool!


Ready for spring? ME TOO!

Are you still interested in the Oleksak 1/2 here in town?

Linda

[VernRDH]

Ok so I slacked off a bit the last couple days. And there are no excuses good enough. But whats past is past, time to move forward.

Starting back with exercise tomorrow.

weight: 169.4, I don't know how, but I'll take it!

points for today: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: tbd

dinner: tbd

[VernRDH]

I hate winter. I am so tired of snow, ice and cold. Had to go to work yesterday for 4 patients. Almost 2 hours to get there, another hour to get home. Everything is covered in ice today, and its still snowing.

I got my first walk in yesterday, did 2 miles. This morning I only got 1.5 done, as I had to go outside and help DH clean off the truck and the driveway. Earned 2 pts

weight: up to 171.4, :confused3

points for today: 23 + 2 = 25

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 9 pts
tortilla crusted fish 6 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 5 pts
spring rolls 4 pts
skinny cow fudge bar 1 pt

[VernRDH]

Veronica thank goodness everything came out ok! Now time to focus on happy stuff.You will get back to the 160s don't worry.

Have you stayed at Coronado before? I love it there- love the pool!


Ready for spring? ME TOO!

Are you still interested in the Oleksak 1/2 here in town?

Linda

Linda, I don't know how I missed this post! Yes we have stayed at Coronado before, it is our favorite thus far. The pool is definately a plus. We also really enjoy Pepper Market, which I understand is kind of a you love it or hate it.

Yes, I am most definately ready for spring.

I was going to do the Oleksak, but with the biopsy and related issues and now the weather, I am begging off that one. I really need to focus on weight loss, so I want to concentrate on that for now. Maybe next year!

[VernRDH]

Slacking off again. I really have to be better about accounting for my eating. And exercise. Just because I don't put it down doesn't mean it didn't happen.

Did 2 miles on the treadmill in 30 minutes, earned 2 points.

weight: 170.8, better than I thought but not near where I wanted to be.

points for today: 23 + 2 = 25
flex points available: 35
flex points used: 8
flex points remaining: 27

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
peaches 1 pt

lunch: 15 pts
western egg sandwich on english muffin 8 pts
home fries 5 pts
coleslaw 2 pts

dinner: 10 pts
corn soup 2 pts
chips 2 pts
roll 2 pts
bologna 2 pts
skinny cow ic sandwich 2 pts

Yes I went way over on points today. But I had flex to use, and lunch on Mondays always gets me. The rest of the week is easy, now that my lunch out with my coworker is out of the way.

[VernRDH]

Yesterday was not one of my greatest with food. I admit it. But I have the flex points to use, just need to be smart about the rest of the week.

Ran 2 miles in 30 minutes, my TM seemed to be going rather quick today. I walked at the same pace yesterday, with the incline up. Couldn't do it today. Earned 2 points.

weight up to 171.6, considering yesterdays eating, its okay.

points for today: 23 + 2 = 25
flex points available: 28
flex points used: 6
flex points remaining: 22

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

snack: fruit bites 2 pts

lunch: 8 pts
LC spring rolls 3 pts
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 13 pts
soup 4 pts
bagel 5 pts
margarine 2 pts
banana 2 pts

DD and I had hair appointments at 6, I got home at 5:50 to pick her up. Grabbed a banana and some water and off we went. Finished the last of my soup, its an organic southwest corn soup and I add a can of southwestern corn medley. I needed something with it and the bagel, while not the best choice, did the trick. I am over points again, but I do have them to use. The problem comes later in the week when I try to use them again. LOL

[momof2minnies]

Veronica
Coronado sounds good right now doesn't it? I too have had it with this weather and will not be doing the Oleksak unless I get to the gym soon-haha!Need to focus on this lousy weight too-have done nothing but eat since we got back-ugh! Frustrating isn't it?

Linda


Linda, I don't know how I missed this post! Yes we have stayed at Coronado before, it is our favorite thus far. The pool is definately a plus. We also really enjoy Pepper Market, which I understand is kind of a you love it or hate it.

Yes, I am most definately ready for spring.

I was going to do the Oleksak, but with the biopsy and related issues and now the weather, I am begging off that one. I really need to focus on weight loss, so I want to concentrate on that for now. Maybe next year!

[VernRDH]

Busy night last night with hair appointments. Tonight DD has TKD, so another busy one.

Did a walk/run mixed up workout on the mill-1.5 miles in 21:42, didn't have a lot of time. Earned 2 pts.

weight: 171.0, getting there

points for today: 23 + 2 = 25
flex points available: 22
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1 pt

lunch: 8 pts
LC spring rolls 3 pts
chips 2 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: 8 pts
baked sweet potato 3 pts
margarine 2 pts
salad 0 pts
dressing 1 pt
skinny cow ic sandwich 2 pts

[VernRDH]

I am feeling blah. I am tired of winter and the cold and snow, and being unable to get out to run. I am struggling with weight loss, seems like no matter what I do the weight isn't coming off. I am going to keep at it, but don't know what I am going to do if things don't turn around.

No exercise today.

weight: 171.4

points for today: 23
flex points available: 10
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
coffee 0 pts
sf hot chocolate 1 pt
ww bread 1 pt
peanut butter 5 pts
applesauce 1pt

lunch: 9 pts
LC sesame chicken 6 pts
ww yogurt 1 pt
fiber plus bar 2 pts

dinner: tbd

[lisah0711]

:hug: Veronica. Sorry that you have the blahs. :flower3: I had a bad case of the blahs last week, too, I just had to fake it to get out of my funk. :hippie:

Can you up your calories a bit to see if that helps your body remember it is supposed to let things go? Do a massage or a pedicure? Watch a fun movie? Something just for you? You do deserve something nice for going through all that stuff lately! :flower3:

[VernRDH]

Well its the last day of the month. I am nowhere near where I wanted to be with my weight. But all I can do is keep trying, keep plugging away. It will happen. Patience.

I am doing a 12 week treadmill plan, started today. It mixes speed intervals, incline intervals and strength moves. It is supposed to be a fat burning plan, lets hope so.:rotfl2:

Following the plan, walked 1.67 miles in 30 minutes. Earned 2 pts

weight: 170.4, I just cannot seem to get back into the 160's. Would be nice to see it for tomorrow.

points for today: 23 + 2 = 25
flex points available: 35
flex points used:
flex points remaining:

breakfast: 8 pts
lunch: tbd
dinner: 9 pts

[lolakat]

Hi Vern,

I hear you on the blahs. I bet we will all feel better once spring starts to show itself. I always think February is the hardest part of winter. Just so over it!!

Good luck with the new program for the tredmill. Hopefully that will keep things fresh until you can get outside to run again.

[VernRDH]

Thanks Lola! I did the third day of the program today, its going well. We had a snow day today, most of the area is shut down due to the big storm. So I got to sleep in AND do a workout, what a treat!

I weighed in yesterday, first day of the month. 172.2. So I only lost 1.6 pounds for January. Not very good. I am just having a hard time with food. I really, really need to buckle down and track points. I don't know why I am not able to do so. I am missing my running outside, and I know that once I can get back out it will help me immensely. But with the snow piles as tall as I am now, I don't know when I will ever be able to get back out.

I have also been cooking more lately-making comfort meals on the weekends. Yesterday I got out of work early and I made spaghetti for dinner. Having it again tonight too. This weekend is SuperBowl, so we will have pizza then. I might make something for Saturday, hard to say right now. Depends on everyones schedule and what they want to eat. Portions are what I need to be mindful of.

I don't start training again until April 17, so hopefully this walking plan will help me make it til then.

[VernRDH]

Snow is such a pain in the butt. I am sooo tired of it. Now it is also freezing cold to boot. Winter can't end soon enough.

Did the incline workout on the treadmill today, 35 minutes, 1.96 miles. Now to stay on track with food. I may be going out for lunch today for my coworkers birthday. Don't know if we will do it today or on Monday.

Same old breakfast, dinner is breakfast-eggs, sausage and hash browns. That is our new Thurs night tradition. Normally we eat out on Friday, but with SuperBowl on Sunday, we are eating in tomorrow and getting pizza for the game. FIL is coming over too, and DH wants "munchies". Great.

[lolakat]

At least the groundhog says we will have an "early spring".... we can hope right?
Great job on the incline work out. :thumbsup2 I've been struggling with food lately too. I think the cold just drives us toward those oh so yummy comfort foods. Hang in there!!

[VernRDH]

/sigh. Life is just crazy here. I have been doing my workouts, not a problem. My eating however has been all over the place. And I lost a dear friend this week, she would have been 41 next week. She had health problems all her life, but this was unexpected. The funeral will be on Saturday, and all of us girls from school will be attending together. It will be the first time since our reunion 2 yrs ago that we will all be together. Which is sad.

The weather is just cruddy, yesterday the roof of our shed collapsed. We can barely get to the shed, much less clean up. But we are going to have to try to get to it this weekend so that we can cover up our lawnmower and tractor.

I am discouraged about my lack of weight loss, but know that once I get back outside running things will turn around. So my goal is just to maintain/lose a little until I can get back outside. I start training again in April, and once I get there things should head back in the right direction. Just have to get there.

[momof2minnies]

Veronica so sorry about your friend.That is never easy.

The weight thing OMG I hear you.If spring does not come soon I will need a house call from Jillian Michaels to kick my butt away from the fridge!

Everyone around here is going crazy with the snow- we are so done

Have a nice day
Linda

[VernRDH]

Linda, the weather has just been sooo horrible. Its either freezing cold or snowing/sleeting. UGH. And all I want to do is eat comfort foods. The treadmill plan is going okay, but its just not the same as getting out to run.

Yep, we may definately need a Jillian house call!

[VernRDH]

Have been sick with a sinus infection for the last few days. On antibiotics, but not feeling a heck of a lot better yet, sinus headache almost all the time.

I have started using FitDay again to help keep track of my food. I am still tracking points as well, but I think it helps to keep me more accountable.

Weight was down to 170.4 today, a success!

Doing well with my exercise plan, took yesterday off due to the sinuses.

Weather here has been up and down, Thurs and Fri were beautiful and warm, now we are back to arctic chill and looking at 3-6 inches of snow tonight and tomorrow.

[VernRDH]

Still waiting for the weather to get better. At least it is lighter in the morning, but its so blasted cold I can't go out to run.

Really buckling down with food, but DH and I splurged on Tuesdsay and it cost me dearly. Weight is at 171.4, up a bit. But I really felt yucky yesterday as well. Trying to stay on plan since Saturday we are having family over for dinner and that means eating more than usual.

Did some running on the mill yesterday, speed pyramid and today I did the BL Last Chance Workout. I liked it, I will probably incorporate it into my routine.

[VernRDH]

I have been lax in keeping up with my journal here, but I have been using FitDay regularly to track my food.

Weight down to 170.8, hoping to get into the 160's by Tuesday (March 1)

Exercise has been okay, I kinda fell off the wagon with the 12 week walking plan, while in theory its good, I just feel the need to run so I alter the plan to suit me. Which is still good. And on Thursday I did a video, the BL Last Chance Workout, and boy did I feel it the next day! But its good to do different things.

Hoping spring will be here soon-we got almost a foot and a half of snow in the last couple days. UGH.

[VernRDH]

First day of March. My weight is supposed to be around 159.
Its not.:headache:

I am stuck at 170.8, but I am confident that things will improve when the weather get better and I can get out and run. But in the meantime, I am sticking to my eating plan and doing the treadmill at least 4 days a week.

It will work out, I know I can do it, I have already done it already. I would like to lose 7 lbs this month. I think I can do it.

[momof2minnies]

Veronica you can do it and you will.Spring is just around the corner-18 more days right and if the ground hog was right-haha! it will be a early spring! Today sounds good-haha!

Have a good one
Linda

[VernRDH]

Still stuck with the weight, but finally got outside to run today.

IT WAS GLORIOUS!!! 37 degrees and a bit breezy (actually a pretty strong headwind on my way back). But I loved every minute of it! 3 miles in 31:51, 10:38 pace, not too shabby for not having run my 3 mile route in MONTHS.

Short lived the weather will be, as it is supposed to rain and possibly SNOW again tomorrow. UGH. Make it stop, I cry uncle, uncle!

[VernRDH]

:rolleyes1 So, I haven't posted in quite a while. Shame on me.

Life has been busy, I have been working out 4-5 days a week. Still not able to get outside on a regular basis to run, did go out yesterday:)

Food wise, I am at a point where the WW is just not cutting it. I have gone back to fitday and using my BMR/AMR to target calories. Working okay WHEN I STICK TO IT.

Training starts in 2 weeks, can't wait. At that point I should see more results with the weight loss.

[lolakat]

Hi Vern,

I've been away from posting on WISH for a while too. I hope spring is starting to find you where you live. Here, in NC, we've had some very beautiful days over the last couple of months. I have never tried Fitday. I hope it is working for you. What are you starting to train for in 2 weeks?

[VernRDH]

Hey Lola, I just posted on your journal!

I started training yesterday for the Camp Chingachgook Challenge Half Marathon. Its in Lake George, NY at the camp my DD goes to. It is very hilly, so way out of my comfort zone. Then my "A" race is in October.

Two days into training and I am down 3 lbs. Love it!!! I am really trying to be dilligent with the journaling on FitDay, it does seem to help.

DH bought me the Golds Gym Cardio Workout for the Wii with the boxing gloves. Its a blast! I think it will be a nice supplement to my running.

This morning was a speed workout-1 mile @ 10:30, the 0.5 mile @ 8:34, then half mile recovery (walk and jog). Repeat the speed and recovery segments, then 1 mile at 10:30 again. Total time 44:10, 4 miles done.

I am going to try to be better about journaling here, with the structure of the training plan it may be easier to do.

[momof2minnies]

Hey Veronica how are things? Lake George,love it there.What are you doing in October?

Happy Easter!


Linda

[VernRDH]

Hey Linda!!

October is the Mohawk Hudson River Half Marathon. I ran it this past October, just 5 weeks after DL. I ended up hurting my foot about half way through, though I still finished in my second best half marathon time. The speed work is supposed to help me get closer to the 2 hour mark for this year. If I can get the 40 lbs I need to lose off, that will help immensely as well.

Pouring rain this morning, so I am opting to run tomorrow instead. Plus then I feel like I "earn" my dinner tomorrow, since we are hosting Easter. Did my baking today and made deviled eggs, which are always a big hit around here.

[lolakat]

Sounds like your interval training is going great. I've hear Lake Geroge is beautiful although I've never been there myself. I used to be afraid of the idea of running hills but there is no way to avoid them where I live now so I'm forced to train on them whenever I run outside. I guess it is a good thing. I hope your Easter dinner tomorrow is a success. Deviled Eggs... Yumm!!

Have a Happy Easter.

[VernRDH]

Lola-Lake George is beautiful. DH proposed to me while we were camping on one of the islands on the lake, and DD goes to the same camp DH went to when he was a kid. I looked at the elevation profile, it looks like an EKG really, with a nice spike at mile 11.5:eek: But I am hoping the hill work and speed work will help me conquer that!

Easter dinner was great-I have tons of left overs, but mainly the grilled chicken, which I plan to use in salads all week. The deviled eggs did not go as one would have hoped (meaning people ate them, but I still have a ton left) but the cake was a huge success.

Ran this morning, 3 miles in 30:07. Which was stunning since every run this week has been slow. And since Wednesday, I really haven't been on the wagon with my eating. So today I expected the slog, closer to 11min miles, but was pleasantly surprised at my split times. Weather was nice for a change, I actually regretted wearing a long sleeve shirt and tights. Should have gone for short sleeves and shorts. This weeks weather is looking warmer, but wet, so we will see how that works. I am going to stick to doing my hills/speed work on Thursday, so I have a recovery day before I have to run again.

Back on track with eating plan tomorrow, no question about it. Also I think I have to eliminate some dairy from my diet, I have had trouble with cheese and milk recently. I think its possibly lactose intolerance. I may have to experiment with a few things and see what happens. That would be a bummer, since I love cereal. Cheese I can live without, but my cereal and yogurt would be tough to give up.

[momof2minnies]

Veronica
Enjoy the weekend the weather is going to be awesome-quite warm compared to what we have seen lately.Have to ease into those warm runs-LOVE IT!!!!!!!

Linda

[VernRDH]

:rolleyes1:rolleyes1 Sooo, I haven't been over here in a while. Life is just crazy busy right now. Work, all my outdoor projects, training, the kid.

Work-well it is what it is. Have 2 fridays off, but those are filled with house projects.

House projects-put my garden in last weekend. Had to modify my garden enclosure had to bury some chicken wire to keep the voles out. Then planted most everything. We have to construct a new shed, as ours collapsed over the winter. Since the new shed is larger than the old, we have to re-engineer the placement and base construction of the new shed. Plus lawn mowing and getting the pool up and running.

Training-4 weeks done, I have missed 2 runs so far due to weather. I am not sweating it at all. I have done 5 half marathons, I know I can do the distance. Since I am working on hills and speed, getting those workouts in are key. I will miss 10 days while we are away in July, and I am totally okay with that.

The kid-oh the angst and drama of the 11 year old girl. Friends, friends parents, cliques. Its a lot to deal with. Trying to keep everyone on an even keel. A plus-school is almost over for the year, next year is all new.

Weight-well, I am not going anywhere fast there. Its a slow process, and I am not helping it any by not keeping my eating under control. Obviously I am exercising enough, just have to watch better what I eat.

[VernRDH]

Not much going on here. I missed 2 short runs this week due to a stomach bug, but got out for my 7 mile long run this morning. Its been raining for most of the last week, today was mostly nice with some rainy times. DD was with my dad today, so DH and I had the day to ourselves. We started working on the shed, until the rain came and we were mucho frustrated. Then we went out for lunch and bought new bikes! Hoping to start biking as a family, now that DD has a bike and can ride it (don't ask).

Weight-down a bit this week with the stomach issue, but don't know that it will last. Still have to eat dinner tonight, DH wants to eat out again. We'll see, waiting for the kid to get home.