Good evening!
Yesterday a staff member at the Y recognized me "Going to walk the track?" she asked. Um, yeah.
Who knew I was known?
And you're younger. I know it's only 7??? years. But it makes a difference for HR. I'm 45 this year - you're 38? Anyway it gives you much more HR room. To go harder. And higher HR.
Okay, missy. I'm only 37! I have months to 38!
No, I get it . Kind of. I think I might revisit this with you once I get past Princess training, or as i like to call it, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.
OK guys, I did it. I threw it away. And to make sure I never never ever dig it out of the garbage, one of the pups had an accident on the floor and the wet paper towels went right on top of it. HOORAY. Why on earth they bought such a big cake is beyond me. I think maybe my grandmother figured we'd freeze it like a wedding cake or something. Surprisingly I didn't feel bad throwing it out-- usually I despise throwing things away unless it has mold on it. I don't know where I picked that one up.
YAY!!! You will feel better that you threw it out! And good on you for having a realistic weight goal!
yes. I came back to this again I was looking at getting some new shorts for my upcoming trips. The first word they use to describe them is "sporty"
So. sporty. I mean, Nancy, LOOK at you. SPORTY.
I can't find shorts but that's another tale of woe for another time!
Another newbie here. I am looking for lots of moral support; by the looks of things, I think I've come to the right place!
Important to know:
My computer is ooooold--like over 10 years old. It's an eMac, too, and prone to acting up--blank screen, not turning on, so sometimes I can't be on the internet as I'd like... *sigh* ... I really need a new computer. I'm a SAHM and find myself constantly overeating. I don't have a female support system for weight loss, but own a treadmill. I often speak first, think later. I see Hidden Mickey's EVERYWHERE, and have an eye for spotting loose change on the ground (a talent my middle son has now picked up, lol). I go to the local bookstore and spend time looking at travel guides--and I never say no to chocolate.
Weight loss plan and goals:
I've been looking around W.I.S.H. to get ideas for weight loss, and have started participating in Couch to 5K, the February Challenge (my goal is 600 minutes in 29 days), and the Walk to Disney challenge (1,017 miles). I'd like to get down to 170 lbs. What I'd really like to do is participate in the a local Susan G. Komen Cancer Walk and, ultimately, a Disney 1/2 Marathon.
I'd also like to stop overeating...
Hi Gina!!! Welcome!!! I'd do one of those signs but I'm lazy about that.
But you get it.
Great goals. Let's talk Komen another time, okay? But 5K yes. You should do the Dogfish Head one! That's supposed to be a GREAT race and it's in DE!
I've found it to be really supportive here. And there are ADORABLE t-shirts
Aww, you had me at tshirt! Well, Mac, too but tshirt mostly.
Hi Gina!
I just found these awesome ladies myself this week and have spent the past few afternoons reading every single post so I can try and familiarize myself with everyone. One thing is for sure - everyone is fun, funNY, and take supportive to a whole new level!
You have come to the right place girlfriend!
WOW Kimberly! You get a gold star! Want extra credit? I can time travel you to our younger, more chatty selves in volumes 1-10.
No, no, I like you. I wouldn't do that I promise!
This week has been challenging with eating but I have been tracking. And I dragged my sorry self to the gym even when I didn't want to go! On other news, I am feeling like I need to be home more (gym guilt) and I am in the midst of re-imagining the 3 Day walk I talked about doing. In short, I cannot fund raise that much for Komen after I learned how little goes to research.
* Kimberly, Rhi, Gina - my mom was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996, occurrence in 2001, metastatic in 2004. Metastatic is Stage 4, and 155,000 people in the US live with it - on constant treatments (chemo) and they live from 1-20 years or more. Sadly, early detection has nothing to do with whether you will ever be diagnosed with BCmets/Stage 4.
My mom feels she'd rather not have $2300 go to Komen (which is the minimum for doing the 3 Day walk). She feels (and I agree) that they spend too much on publicity (75%) not enough on research grants, far too much on the safe, easy and comforting "facts" (like diet and exercise, which really don't lower your chances) and no time on the reality of Stage 4. So that debate and resolution has been occupying me for days. I'm not sure what I will end up doing, how far I will take things, what kind of challenge for walking and fundraising I will take up or how I will distribute the money.
Being a cog in the giant wheel isn't an option anymore - it's whether I create a huge new wheel or a tiny one. I will walk and I will fund raise, and I will be a voice. That's all I got now.
BTW, the Komen debate rages on in FB and other places - after the funding with PP was changed. I'm not touching that right now, since our issues with Komen go far beyond that and have been there longer. Still, it's a touchstone for many people tonight.