WISH Walkers 2005 Alumni MARCH

[Debbie]

Hello, everyone! I hope that February was kind to you and yours. Team Canada, of course, has had it's ups and downs, and as we wait on Susan's surgery, we continue to ask for prayers :angel: HERE. (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=744549)

It was good to learn from "the Penguin", via Molli, that emotional let downs are not uncommon after reaching a goal that you worked so hard towards. It makes me feel normal. :teeth:

It has been 8 weeks since that day of victory when we all stepped up to the start line after months of training. I don't feel the pull of the training thread here on WISH anymore. I've been too busy with real life. BUT, I do need something, and if you do too, may I suggest the 'Commitment thread' posted weekly (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=752377) by TammyNC I like that the goals are yours, they can be as big or small as you want, and they don't have to be exercise or eating related. Make it something that is a challenge, but that you can reach. Everyone needs to feel successful!

Personally, with the onset of report cards, and the end of the term, I am exhausted-physically and mentally. So, I am going to try to up my physical this month. That usually helps the exhaustion, but when you are tied to papers and a computer, it can be hard. I've been saying, "When the snow goes..." but right now, I don't know if it will leave by the end of the month. :hourglass I really need to get out my WATP tapes. (But I like my bed too much to get out and do what needs to be done.)

My home page on my computer has one random Marathon picture every time I access it. Some still get a big smile when I see them. And, since winter seems to want to hang on, I've been getting a lot of use of my WISH scarf.

I got my official pictures, last week. I was kind of hoping that they would have enhanced them. You know, so I looked like the Hollywood star crossing the finish line, instead of someone thinking, "THERE, you stupid mat! I STAMP on you to say I'm done" and maybe taken that flushed, sweaty look off my face. :earboy2:

Take care, everyone, whatever you are doing, whatever your mindset. We set a goal, did something that we (and others in my case!) didn't think we could. We are AWESOME! :cheer2:

[ohMom]

debbie :rotfl: love your finish line feelings!

8 weeks already -- jeesh! i'm doing well on my training for my Apr 2 event and really i'm thankful for some focus. i was feeling pretty aimless myself. now when I don't want to workout i reach deep inside and find that focus of there is no choice, i'm commited to a goal and i must do my scheduled workout whatever it may be. I have been doing a weight routine from and old Shape mag just twice a week and this is my third week and i'm just starting to see a slight difference in my tone vs. jiggle

i bought a shadow box for me medal, donald pins, official photo, bib, etc and it got broken yesterday! good thing i'm not superstitious. i'll get another one with my Michaels coupon this weekend and not let it sit around but fill it up and hang it so i can relive my big day!

i'm very sick and tired of the :cold: and long for warmer days to be outside -- cabin fever is here - i know many of you relate

:grouphug: :grouphug: to all

[Tiger Lily 03]

Oh my, it is amazing to think it is already 8 weeks gone by. That sounds long ago. I too did my aimless wandering. I have committed to doing the full there next year. DS (20) said if Mom can do it that he will too. He is working at working out to build up what he once had. I admire him for his effort and hope it works out for us. I haven’t registered as yet as I want to see how DS is handling this idea. So any day we will both register!

Right now exercise wise DH and I have a sort of routine set up. We both go to the gym 3X a week and work our own routine. I am not stressing on my walking/running (wogging) as much as I am doing aerobic (recumbent bike, stair machine) and some strength training (weight machine circuit). Soon as the weather breaks I expect to be outdoors enjoying my trekking and I will increase my routines. I am conscious of my weight and getting that at least leveled to where I was before the January event. I am about there. I have made the commitment to myself to NEVER let myself go into the size I WAS, so far so good on that one. I will stay here or go one more down. Time will tell which.

I am not certain I will make the finish, but that is ok. I want to try. I really think I will see that finish line and already see me wogging over it. I am facing this adventure with mixed emotions, but not as strong as my first half marathon this past January 9th. Now THAT was an incredible emotional ride all over the place and one I will never forget. We all contributed to my fond memories.

[ibouncetoo]

Hello fellow alumni! Yes, I'm still alive and well, though I've been missing from WISH for several weeks ::yes::

I've been putting in a lot of hours at work, and using it as an excuse for 'convenience food' eating, which we know itsn't usually the healthest choice. Also the walking has dropped by the way-side. I'm hoping to get back to WDW in five weeks, (to 'use up' my annual pass) so I at least have to get back in training for that ;) I should know in another week if the trip is a GO or not, as I'm having some medical issues and don't know yet what/when treatment will be involved and it may require cancelling the vacation. If it's cancelled, I just may have to do a run to Disneyland for a few days as a consolation prize (as that annual pass is still good till Sept)!

Well, I'm off to cruise the WISH forum to see what everyone has been up to lately....................TTFN

[tw1nsmom]

Hi all!

I don't have much to report in the way of fitness/healthy eating. I just wanted to post and let you all know I think of you often.

Dawn

[Debbie]

I just wanted to post and let you all know I think of you often.

I think that that's what I need to know, Dawn! Hope all is well with the little ones.

[wiskband]

HI 05 walkers.............
I hope everyone is well! I have had many ups and downs (literally weight wise) since the big day! I managed to quit smoking for 3 weeks.........
then went back to it. It seems although I know many people experience a weight loss with quitting smoking, It freaked me out! I gained about 15 pounds in a matter of 3 weeks. Sounds impossible I know but its true. I am sure that the time I chose to quit was probably silly! Just got back form Fl and hubby was layed off from work, as well as myself, we had a few snow storms so we had literally been in the house for about a month. That, I am sure was a factor to my huge gain. Anyway, I do have a 3 week patch here sitting in front of me, I do plan to start that soon. I have since, taken off most of that weight, TOM is visiting at the moment, so I can;t be exact to how much I am UP or down but, I can tel by the way my clothes fits. the clothes I wore in December are just now starting the fit me again. As of today, I have been cheat free since last monday! I have gotten on my TM 5 days this week and I have been working alot, which is exercise in itself. The sweet tooth is gone at least for the moment. I made a menu for myself for this week. I did stray from it a little but did not cheat! as A matter of fact, as I was trying to be leanant with it and put down LC ice cream for saturday night as my treat, last night came and went and I passed on it! A PLANNED SNACK! and I passed it up! thats being on a roll to me! I can;t wait till TOM is gone so that I can get on that scale. Anyway, my focus is getting back into my shorts from last summer! I have to wear shorts at work in the summer month , its part of my uniform! I waitress and I got alot of young college chicks I got to work with! lol. :banana: its hard to keep up with them! I mean I can run rings around them work/server wise but, got to keep my legs looking as good as theirs! NOT EASY! My other focus, next years marathon! cant wait.........................
but , I am sure it will be here before we know it! just like the last one. take care everyone.

renee
:banana:

[NCRedding]

I'm checking in. I took a tumble walking back from court the other day--ruined my pantyhose--tore my knees and palms up from where I hit the pavement, wrenched my shoulder and breast (honestly, did you know you could bruise your breast--I didn't til now); sprained my ankle--so walking is once again out. If I thought I had excuses before, now look at this long list.

I am working on my diet--I'll do well, and then blow it on something stupid.

I don't think I will do the WDW 1/2 marathon next year, but I am looking at doing the Myrtle Beach one next February--president's weekend. They give 4 hours to complete.

Good to hear from everyone.

[NancyK]

Hi,
Just checking in. I've been very bad since the marathon - no exercise and too many bad choices in the food department. I've gained weight but I'm not quite in the right frame of mind to work on it (it was so much easier when we had the marathon goal, wasn't it?)
Just wanted to wish karebear1 a very happy 25th anniversary March 8th! Congrats Karen & Jim. :sunny:
Take care everyone!
Nancy

[ibouncetoo]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KAREN & JIM

:love: :cheer2: :love: :cheer2: :love: :cheer2: :love:

[Tiger Lily 03]

Happy Anniversary Karen & Jim!

Hi everyone.
PD that those struggling can figure "it" out.

[maryliz]

OK ... I'm a day late, but ...


HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY KAREN AND JIM !!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:


Mary-Liz

[tw1nsmom]

I thought I would share a little victory I had recently (not about healthy eating or exercising...still working on that).

I don't know if you remember my saga with DS's special needs preschool. Well, I found out yesterday that the state finished it's investigation and they agreed with me. The school was officially reprimanded for not following Spencer's IEP by not providing an integrated environment. I don't know if they're fined or if the state has to turn the findings over to the federal gov't (an IEP is covered under federal law), but the state is requiring them to change their integration strategy and submit a new plan for review by May 15'th. They will then be on a probabtion of sorts and will be under supervision to make sure they addequately implement a program that doesn't discriminate against the special needs children. It's too late to help Spencer (however, he's doing really well at home), but I'm thrilled that things will improve for future children. Also, if for any reason the owner refuses to comply with the state and make things more equitable for the children, DH and I have the option of suing him. I have no interest in money. I would only use it as leverage to make him do the right thing. With an official finding by the state that the school failed to follow DS's IEP, we would have a lot of legal leverage. But like I said, we really don't want to go down that road and are somewhat assuming that the school will comply with the state's demands (they can pull their certification after all).

I want to thank everyone for listening to my story, now and back in December. I really appreciated all the support.

Dawn

[Debbie]

Congratulations, Dawn, on a victory for your son and for those that follow. Taking on an institution can be daunting. You did it and education will be better because of it. It's great to hear that Spencer is doing well. I know that it hasn't been easy, but you have a lot to be proud of! Way to go!

[maryliz]

That's GREAT news, Dawn. You understood just how important it was for future kids, so you pursued it ... I congratulate you for being such a great parent!

:grouphug: from my family to yours!


Mary-Liz

[tw1nsmom]

Thank you Debbie and MaryLiz. I'll take that hug and send one right back to you and your family :grouphug: .