lisaviolet
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 9, 2002
Ronda
I love this picture Ronda. I don't know - it somehow captures the grit and success at the same time.
I was truly surprised to see your height because in your pictures you read taller.
Thanks guys! I actually had been lurking on the DVC boards and park tip boards for years (usually right around my trips), but didn't find the WISH section until googling one of the awesome t-shirts I saw at the marathon this past weekend. Scrolling down on the main page is SO HARD.
PrincessRhi - aka Rhianna. Or one of the many nicknames I've picked up playing sports
Age: 31- will be 32 in just under 2 weeks
Height: 5'8'
Weight: Oh man. 240. Sigh.
Personal Stats: Just moved to WPB from Boston to live with my boyfriend-- would love a WDW wedding since we both love it there. We have three awesome dogs.
Live in: West Palm Beach, FL
Favorite Park: The science nerd in me LOVES Epcot.
But I Love: really big and fast rollercoasters
Passions: bar trivia, karaoke, rugby (retired from playing), hockey (also retired), coaching, rescuing senior animals, volunteering, neuroscience, canoeing, and drinking wine.
Important to know: I'm a nerd. I have a lot of knowledge to put plans together, but sometimes lack the action/motivation to follow through. I love being outside. I didn't become a 'runner' until I was 24, but I've run an ultramarathon relay (by far my FAVORITE event EVER), a few marathons, and even more half marathons, 10ks, 5ks, and other random distances-- plus DNFed a few times. I love the camaraderie of running, even though I'm a turtle.
Weight loss plan and goals: Man, has weight loss been a rollercoaster for me. I find that I eat balanced meals within my calorie range, but due to years of high stress jobs and family situations, I became inactive and the weight just snuck back on. Over the past six years, I've put back on 55 pounds that I worked hard to lose and keep off post-college. I didn't notice 10lb/year gains until I realized I was 10lbs lighter than I had been at my heaviest point.So my plan last year was to start running distance again. Long story short, my overall goal is to lose 5lbs/month (if I have bigger losses, great-- if not, oh well) and find my 9 minute mile that I loved so much. Maybe if I tempt it with cake it will come back. And I need the motivation/encouragement to actually stick to a training plan.
I just DNFed the Marathon Relay-- I got food poisoning on Thursday night, was RIDICULOUSLY sick through the weekend, HAD to show up on the line Sunday morning and give it a shot. Had I not had a phone/portapotty thing, I likely could have finished, but I'm glad I threw in the towel because it got bad. But rather than feeling like giving up, I signed myself up for the Princess half. I guess I'm off to a good start
Hi Rhianna.
Welcome to you. We are always excited to have more people. Liz - I got so excited for you when I read Rhianna's wedding plans.
And then I saw your post. Priceless.
. Like I've told you all downtown gets little. 
Our main highway is like a snow line. And even around Toronto has hardly been hit. But tomorrow. Major snow a comin'. 
MAJOR SNOW A COMIN'. I'll love it until it looks dirty. I hate dirty snow. 
$12.50 tickets as per usual. But have them. Will still try to walk but I've gone from 15 minute walk to 50 minutes. 
Seriously - kindred spirit here. Although, I am currently totally and completely on the wagon. My goal is to make it all the way to the Princess alcohol-free. For me, alcohol is the #1 factor in my weight gain and/or loss. I'm aiming for more "loss" 
Of course, that may be b/c I only have one other running shirt, but I digress! 
