donac
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150 Club....Care to join??? Continued.
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Sounds like my FIL. Except replace 2 with about 12:30. He starts sniffing pots and complaining by noonish.... and by 3 he starts complaining about leaving. He has actually gone outside and started the car before while my MIL was finishing dessert.
Ah, the joy of the holidays...
GREAT NEWS!!
I so want to get back into the 150s... I had one brief moment in June or so, before I porked back up again... Let me know when/where on the meet... DH will be working most weekends from here on out, so I am generally free. Except the 5-9, I will be in WDW with some DIS friends.
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How was everyone's Thanksgiving. Here's how mine went.
I need to vent about Thanksgiving. I was glad that we were all together with my family for the first time in a long time. I am even okay now that the menu was changed. What I am pissed about is Terry, one of my sisters. She never called mom about coming to Thanksgiving. When mom called her on Thursday she told mom she wasn't coming to dinner. That day. What a crummy thing to do. Mom was very upset. Then I found out she almost didn't say good by to her.
I can't understand my sister. She has always been rude like this. I know she has RA and sometimes feels lousy. I can understand her not RSVPing because of that but have the common courtesy to call your mom on her birthday and let her know you are not coming, which means she had someplace else to go. ALl the rest of us changed our usual plans to be there (I usually cook for my in-laws. They had to put up with my sil's cooking. I don't even think she knows how to turn on her stove.) Terry could have too.
Enough about that
Maria How is the training coming?
Hockey Kat Congrats on getting back to the 150's.
Have a great day.
I need to vent about Thanksgiving. I was glad that we were all together with my family for the first time in a long time. I am even okay now that the menu was changed. What I am pissed about is Terry, one of my sisters. She never called mom about coming to Thanksgiving. When mom called her on Thursday she told mom she wasn't coming to dinner. That day. What a crummy thing to do. Mom was very upset. Then I found out she almost didn't say good by to her.
I can't understand my sister. She has always been rude like this. I know she has RA and sometimes feels lousy. I can understand her not RSVPing because of that but have the common courtesy to call your mom on her birthday and let her know you are not coming, which means she had someplace else to go. ALl the rest of us changed our usual plans to be there (I usually cook for my in-laws. They had to put up with my sil's cooking. I don't even think she knows how to turn on her stove.) Terry could have too.
Enough about that
Maria How is the training coming?
Hockey Kat Congrats on getting back to the 150's.
Have a great day.
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Hi Ladies!
Just a quick pop in, as usual. I can't wait until after the Half, when I can settle down and focus! Between work, training, and getting ready for Christmas, I am beat! On the bright side, I'm too tired to eat too much!
I had a blip with not training last week, but I'm back on track. I did 4.5 miles yesterday and 3 this morning, and I still have Yoga at work today.
Dona -- Families are special, aren't they? I am sorry for what you went through on Thanksgiving. I don't have siblings, so I guess now I see one of the benefits -- they can't let you down if you don't have them. Still, it sounds like your other siblings and you made the day special for your mom, and I know she was happy to have you there!
Kat and Hobbster -- Sorry I missed all the Thanksgiving chatter! Ours was pretty simple, just dh, ds and me. My family is so far away, and dh's doesn't seem to get together since my mil passed and her dh moved to AZ. My fil spends it with his with and her daughter, and we are expressly not invited. She's not overly fond of me or dh. I don't know what I ever did to her, but since she had some mental issues after the births of her two children, I try not to take it personally. Actually, it's not just us -- she doesn't speak to ds's siblings, either. I think she'd like to pretend my fil is her father, and his children don't exist.
To paraphrase Dona, enough of that!
I'm going to weigh myself Saturday morning. I hope things are still going in the right direction. I didn't have the heart to do it right after Thanksgiving. Did I mention dh makes these incredible crab-stuffed mushrooms?
Everyone have an awesome day!
Maria
Just a quick pop in, as usual. I can't wait until after the Half, when I can settle down and focus! Between work, training, and getting ready for Christmas, I am beat! On the bright side, I'm too tired to eat too much!
I had a blip with not training last week, but I'm back on track. I did 4.5 miles yesterday and 3 this morning, and I still have Yoga at work today.
Dona -- Families are special, aren't they? I am sorry for what you went through on Thanksgiving. I don't have siblings, so I guess now I see one of the benefits -- they can't let you down if you don't have them. Still, it sounds like your other siblings and you made the day special for your mom, and I know she was happy to have you there!
Kat and Hobbster -- Sorry I missed all the Thanksgiving chatter! Ours was pretty simple, just dh, ds and me. My family is so far away, and dh's doesn't seem to get together since my mil passed and her dh moved to AZ. My fil spends it with his with and her daughter, and we are expressly not invited. She's not overly fond of me or dh. I don't know what I ever did to her, but since she had some mental issues after the births of her two children, I try not to take it personally. Actually, it's not just us -- she doesn't speak to ds's siblings, either. I think she'd like to pretend my fil is her father, and his children don't exist.
To paraphrase Dona, enough of that!
I'm going to weigh myself Saturday morning. I hope things are still going in the right direction. I didn't have the heart to do it right after Thanksgiving. Did I mention dh makes these incredible crab-stuffed mushrooms?
Everyone have an awesome day!
Maria
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Hey Everyone!
How are you doing? I'm having a hard time staying awake, let alone fitting in everything I need to do. I did my long run of 7 miles Saturday, and it wiped me out. I'm doing 8 this Saturday, but I'm going to go slower and drink water.
Our family party is this Saturday (dh's family). We booked the room, but that is all my dh wants to do. It's interesting, because his family was broken when he was 3, so we have a vast array of attendees who are connected to the family in some way. It's always hard for me -- I really, really don't get along with dh's older sister (she flies to Florida every two months to see our 3 nieces, and takes their cousin's daughter often -- but sees my son once a year at this party). Last year, she gave ds10 a gift card with Bratz on it. I know it's the thought that counts, but I don't think she thought about it at all. She got gift cards based on the girls, how hard would it have been to get a neutral one for my ds, her only nephew?!
Anyway, everyone in dh's family has a very petite frame. The aforementioned SIL was distraught because she had to buy a size 2 wedding dress instead of a 0...It is a really hard day for me. Not a one of them believes I really did the Half Marathon last year, they all assume I'm too fat, or I walked slowly the whole way. Every bite I eat is scrutinized, so I eat nothing and then eat way too much literally on the hour-long ride home.
I've been married for 15 years, so you'd think I'd be used to it. I dread this every year....
Ok, that's my pity party for the day.
Maria
How are you doing? I'm having a hard time staying awake, let alone fitting in everything I need to do. I did my long run of 7 miles Saturday, and it wiped me out. I'm doing 8 this Saturday, but I'm going to go slower and drink water.
Our family party is this Saturday (dh's family). We booked the room, but that is all my dh wants to do. It's interesting, because his family was broken when he was 3, so we have a vast array of attendees who are connected to the family in some way. It's always hard for me -- I really, really don't get along with dh's older sister (she flies to Florida every two months to see our 3 nieces, and takes their cousin's daughter often -- but sees my son once a year at this party). Last year, she gave ds10 a gift card with Bratz on it. I know it's the thought that counts, but I don't think she thought about it at all. She got gift cards based on the girls, how hard would it have been to get a neutral one for my ds, her only nephew?!
Anyway, everyone in dh's family has a very petite frame. The aforementioned SIL was distraught because she had to buy a size 2 wedding dress instead of a 0...It is a really hard day for me. Not a one of them believes I really did the Half Marathon last year, they all assume I'm too fat, or I walked slowly the whole way. Every bite I eat is scrutinized, so I eat nothing and then eat way too much literally on the hour-long ride home.
I've been married for 15 years, so you'd think I'd be used to it. I dread this every year....
Ok, that's my pity party for the day.
Maria
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Hi Everyone!
I survived the family Christmas party. DSIL didn't do anything awful to ds this year, but she did give her cousin's daughter (12), antibacterial hand sanitizer as her gift...
I also have a niece who graduated from high school in June, and is having a hard time finding her way. She's going to college in January. She moved out for awhile, then moved back home, she's less than respectful with her parents, etc. My DSIL announced all the problems with Jess are because she is adopted, and there was nothing my BIL and other SIL could do because she has bad genes. Are you kidding me?! I was just livid, but I couldn't start a fight at the family Christmas party. I told her I didn't think that was it, I thought it was just being 18, and DSIL quickly corrected me and said that in this case it's her genetics. I dropped it and walked away, 'cause DH would not appreciate me telling DSIL what I think of her, and it was all about to come out. I happen to be adopted, so you can imagine I didn't take that very well.
Anyway, I didn't do too badly with eating, and I did run 8 miles that morning, so all in all, an ok day.
I would love to hear from someone else. How are you doing? Are you moving? Eating chocolates? Watching Christmas specials? Inquiring minds want to know!
Maria
I survived the family Christmas party. DSIL didn't do anything awful to ds this year, but she did give her cousin's daughter (12), antibacterial hand sanitizer as her gift...
I also have a niece who graduated from high school in June, and is having a hard time finding her way. She's going to college in January. She moved out for awhile, then moved back home, she's less than respectful with her parents, etc. My DSIL announced all the problems with Jess are because she is adopted, and there was nothing my BIL and other SIL could do because she has bad genes. Are you kidding me?! I was just livid, but I couldn't start a fight at the family Christmas party. I told her I didn't think that was it, I thought it was just being 18, and DSIL quickly corrected me and said that in this case it's her genetics. I dropped it and walked away, 'cause DH would not appreciate me telling DSIL what I think of her, and it was all about to come out. I happen to be adopted, so you can imagine I didn't take that very well.
Anyway, I didn't do too badly with eating, and I did run 8 miles that morning, so all in all, an ok day.
I would love to hear from someone else. How are you doing? Are you moving? Eating chocolates? Watching Christmas specials? Inquiring minds want to know!
Maria
I am not moving, and eating chocolates. 
No seriously, haven't been doing too well. I went on a WDW trip, the first weekend in Dec, with some women from another DIS thread and that derailed me but good. SOOO much fun though!
Why does this weight loss thing have to be so hard??
No seriously, haven't been doing too well. I went on a WDW trip, the first weekend in Dec, with some women from another DIS thread and that derailed me but good. SOOO much fun though!
Why does this weight loss thing have to be so hard??
I am not doing well either (finished off some "puppy chow" my kids made at a party last night).
I don't think I can really get serious until after Christmas. I know that is just and excuse, but I don't have the will power right now, and after New Years everyone else seems to get on board and it will be easier for me to "follow the crowd".
But Maria, you are doing great! I hope to do just as well in 2009. Until the, I will probably be indulging for the next two weeks.
DJ
I don't think I can really get serious until after Christmas. I know that is just and excuse, but I don't have the will power right now, and after New Years everyone else seems to get on board and it will be easier for me to "follow the crowd".
But Maria, you are doing great! I hope to do just as well in 2009. Until the, I will probably be indulging for the next two weeks.
DJ
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I think I posted on this thread awhile ago. Then did nothing. In september I joined WW online. I did it for a week or two and lost about two pounds. Then just kind of stopped. Then we went to Disney last week and I gained five pounds.
DH brought the treadmill in about a month ago. I've been on again off again using it. I'm just so tired when I get home from work that it's hard to get motivated to use it.
This is a terrible time of year to start something with the Holidays and parties and all the food that is involved.
BUT, I have to do something. I am at 185 right now. I'm about 5'8. Two years ago I weighed about 155. I've gained 30 pounds. And I'm unhappy about it.
I can honestly say I am addicted to food. And I'm addicted to soda. It used to be diet but for some reason I have over the last few years switched back and forth between diet and regular. I know cutting out the soda all together would probaby help me lose some weight right away without much other work. But it's so hard to give up.
To top it all off I'm trying to quit smoking and today is two weeks cold turkey. Please don't praise me on that on that one though. I'm more of a social smoker if that makes sense. I've smoked off and on since late highschool. But over the last couple of years I've really only smoked either when overly stressed out or when around friends who smoke. Unfortunately I have several friends who do. (Thankfully one is also quitting and about a week ahead of me I think.) Anyway, the week before our Disney trip I was very busy and just didn't smoke and I didn't smoke at Disney, I was way too busy having fun. Now I'm home and I know that it will be much more of a temptation.
So, to sum it up, I'm quitting smoking, hopefully cold turkey, I'm hoping to cut out sodas and I hate water so this will be tough, and I need to lose 30 pounds.
I'm hoping to do the WW maybe. I don't know. I'm just feeling very down about myself. I've always had to be careful but stayed around 150-160. This is the heaviest I've ever been except when I was pregnant. I've gained a ton of weight in my face as well and even my wedding rings don't really fit anymore.
I just need some encouragement. I need a total overhaul on my eating habits and it's going to be very hard. But I'm embarresed and it sucks because the few pictures of me on our recent Disney trip are horrible and I don't even want to look at them. I only took them because of DD.
DH brought the treadmill in about a month ago. I've been on again off again using it. I'm just so tired when I get home from work that it's hard to get motivated to use it.
This is a terrible time of year to start something with the Holidays and parties and all the food that is involved.
BUT, I have to do something. I am at 185 right now. I'm about 5'8. Two years ago I weighed about 155. I've gained 30 pounds. And I'm unhappy about it.
I can honestly say I am addicted to food. And I'm addicted to soda. It used to be diet but for some reason I have over the last few years switched back and forth between diet and regular. I know cutting out the soda all together would probaby help me lose some weight right away without much other work. But it's so hard to give up.
To top it all off I'm trying to quit smoking and today is two weeks cold turkey. Please don't praise me on that on that one though. I'm more of a social smoker if that makes sense. I've smoked off and on since late highschool. But over the last couple of years I've really only smoked either when overly stressed out or when around friends who smoke. Unfortunately I have several friends who do. (Thankfully one is also quitting and about a week ahead of me I think.) Anyway, the week before our Disney trip I was very busy and just didn't smoke and I didn't smoke at Disney, I was way too busy having fun. Now I'm home and I know that it will be much more of a temptation.
So, to sum it up, I'm quitting smoking, hopefully cold turkey, I'm hoping to cut out sodas and I hate water so this will be tough, and I need to lose 30 pounds.
I'm hoping to do the WW maybe. I don't know. I'm just feeling very down about myself. I've always had to be careful but stayed around 150-160. This is the heaviest I've ever been except when I was pregnant. I've gained a ton of weight in my face as well and even my wedding rings don't really fit anymore.
I just need some encouragement. I need a total overhaul on my eating habits and it's going to be very hard. But I'm embarresed and it sucks because the few pictures of me on our recent Disney trip are horrible and I don't even want to look at them. I only took them because of DD.
KT, I am right there with you. I am also 5'8" and the last time I was brave enough to weigh in I was between 175 and 180.
And, like you, I really wish I were more like 155. I was 159 in July and have backslid like crazy.
I am addicted to food as well. I know that it is just emotional eating but that doesn't stop me from doing it.
Just 2.5 more weeks of the holiday season to get through and then I can really recommit...
And, like you, I really wish I were more like 155. I was 159 in July and have backslid like crazy.
I am addicted to food as well. I know that it is just emotional eating but that doesn't stop me from doing it.
Just 2.5 more weeks of the holiday season to get through and then I can really recommit...
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I am with you all. I only have a party this week, Christmas eve, Christmas Day and then on the 26th two other families come over and we share our leftovers so that it feels like you are eating something different.
My problem this week is that I usually make cookies for all the secretaries in the building. I am terrible when I am baking. I love to taste. I know that if you chew gum you can't taste but gum makes me sick to my stomache. I haven't decided to when I am going to bake. I usually make the dough ahead of time and when I have time I bake.
I am almost done with my shopping but I need to keep dh out of the stores. I pretty close to what I wanted to spend but once he hits the stores all bets are off. Ds's tuitition is due on Wed so that puts a big damper on the season but it is not as bad as it could be since he has a scholarship and we only have to pay for room and board.
Dh is going to pick him up on Wed afternoon. I can't wait till he gets home. I have missed him but I have also enjoyed listening to him tell us about all the different things he has done.
Well off to serve dinner. Have anice evening
My problem this week is that I usually make cookies for all the secretaries in the building. I am terrible when I am baking. I love to taste. I know that if you chew gum you can't taste but gum makes me sick to my stomache. I haven't decided to when I am going to bake. I usually make the dough ahead of time and when I have time I bake.
I am almost done with my shopping but I need to keep dh out of the stores. I pretty close to what I wanted to spend but once he hits the stores all bets are off. Ds's tuitition is due on Wed so that puts a big damper on the season but it is not as bad as it could be since he has a scholarship and we only have to pay for room and board.
Dh is going to pick him up on Wed afternoon. I can't wait till he gets home. I have missed him but I have also enjoyed listening to him tell us about all the different things he has done.
Well off to serve dinner. Have anice evening
Worfiedoodles
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Hey Ladies!
Don't be fooled by my Half Marathon training, I am in need of a new start, too. Last year and this year, when I get to the long distances (7+miles), my body does this odd thing where it just won't let go of the weight. I actually gain
...So after the Half and our Disney trip, I am officially starting WW's new program and getting my fitness act together on January 19th. MLK Day is my New Year! 
Dona -- I know how happy you will be to have ds home!
This time of year is so hard...we have Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and then I have a food free for all after the Half for the rest of my vacation...but we will get through it and be ready and willing to get the scale moving down! 
Kat -- I eat when I'm happy, sad, mad, bored...it doesn't matter We are going to find new ways to keep ourselves busy. Even if we DIS all the time, we will not eat. I can't eat and type at the same time! I bet you had a fantastic trip to the World. Is there a trippie for us to indulge in?!
KT -- You are trying to do so much, please do not be hard on yourself. Think of what you would say to your BFF if she were in your shoes, and say it to yourself!
We will get there together. I am so psyched to have a group to work with again! I know I can do this with the support from everyone.
DJ -- 2009 is our year, and why not?! We are going to kick pounds to the curb, feel great about ourselves, and have fun all along the way!
My dad arrives from MO in a few minutes -- he'll stay until after the Half, so we can be away from ds without a worry. Anyway, that mean company in my workout area, so I have to change my schedule and not just stop. I'm too close to stop now, I can almost see that Donald medal!
Everyone have an awesome night, and check in even when you're indulging. It's good for us to get in the habit of coming here, and helps me think I'm not alone in my New Year goals!
Maria
Don't be fooled by my Half Marathon training, I am in need of a new start, too. Last year and this year, when I get to the long distances (7+miles), my body does this odd thing where it just won't let go of the weight. I actually gain
...So after the Half and our Disney trip, I am officially starting WW's new program and getting my fitness act together on January 19th. MLK Day is my New Year! Dona -- I know how happy you will be to have ds home!
This time of year is so hard...we have Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and then I have a food free for all after the Half for the rest of my vacation...but we will get through it and be ready and willing to get the scale moving down! Kat -- I eat when I'm happy, sad, mad, bored...it doesn't matter
We are going to find new ways to keep ourselves busy. Even if we DIS all the time, we will not eat. I can't eat and type at the same time! I bet you had a fantastic trip to the World. Is there a trippie for us to indulge in?! KT -- You are trying to do so much, please do not be hard on yourself. Think of what you would say to your BFF if she were in your shoes, and say it to yourself!
We will get there together. I am so psyched to have a group to work with again! I know I can do this with the support from everyone. DJ -- 2009 is our year, and why not?! We are going to kick pounds to the curb, feel great about ourselves, and have fun all along the way!
My dad arrives from MO in a few minutes -- he'll stay until after the Half, so we can be away from ds without a worry. Anyway, that mean company in my workout area, so I have to change my schedule and not just stop. I'm too close to stop now, I can almost see that Donald medal!
Everyone have an awesome night, and check in even when you're indulging. It's good for us to get in the habit of coming here, and helps me think I'm not alone in my New Year goals!
Maria
Maria, I went down with 2 women from another WISH thread, and we met up with 2 other women from the thread that were down there with their families at the same time. One of the women got an SSR 2-bed for us. I had talked to them on the phone but never met any of them, so it was a bit risky, but SO worth it. We had an awesome time and they are real-life friends now!
Here are the links to the posts in that thread that have pics (I am the tall brunette):
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29121307&postcount=2500
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29068479&postcount=2358
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29119805&postcount=2496
Here are the links to the posts in that thread that have pics (I am the tall brunette):
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29121307&postcount=2500
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29068479&postcount=2358
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29119805&postcount=2496
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Kat you are a cutie! It looks like you had such a good time! I would not be brave enough to vacation with people I didn't know, but it seems like it was wonderful!
I made the mistake of going to dh's gym with him last night. It was the second-worst 3 miles of my life, second only to the last 3 miles of the WDW Half last year
It was noisy, hot, and crowded. I hated it for all the reasons he loves it. I'm much happier in my basement. I see no reason to ever go back, but I'm glad I tried it and now I know. 
I'm supposed to do 5 miles today. I don't think it's going to happen. I owe ds some time, and since my dad arrived yesterday, I really should spend time with him. I had to work today (ssshh, don't tell my boss what I'm doing!
)Everyone have an awesome night!
Maria
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I don't think I got to reintroduce myself at the beginning of the month. I just did it on another thread so I will copy it here.
Good Saturday morning everyone.
Here on the jersey shore we got some slush yesterday but up by the city they got about 6 inches of snow. And we are supposed to get more tonight but again we are going to be getting more rain. May not be good for my basement which got a couple of inches last week.
I was the captain of the Black Team for BL6 and I am the only person who stuck it out for the entire time and did not lose any weight. About 2 weeks into the challenge I got a pain in my side to my back. I thought I had pulled a muscle but it got worse thoughout the week. By Friday I called my doctor and they got me in the following Tuessday. Over the weekend I also developed a rash that I thought was poison ivy. WHen I mentioned this new development to a friend on MOndday morning she told me I had shingles. The nurse shipped me out right away to my doctor who saw me immediately. Yes it was shingles. ANd yes they are as painful as people say they are.
I was out of work for 2 weeks. NOt great for a math teacher. I had a student teacher for 2 of my classes and I sent in work for my very advanced classes. IN one of those classes I will finally be caught up this Mond Dec 22. I was on pain medication until Thanksgiving when I finished a month long dose. I still get some twinges of pain if I am very tired or stressed out.
With out BL6 I think I would have gained a lot of weight but because of it I stayed the same. NOt bad when I consider that I haven't really worked out consistently since Sept. I am looking forward to gettting back into it during vacation.
I am a wife of 30 years (we celebrated in Aug in DW), a mother of 2 boys 18 and 23 (the 18 is a freshman in college and the 23 graduated in May and got a job in Nov)and a high school math teacher for 31 years (I am teaching AP Calc to juniors and seniors)
I love to walk and do yoga. Walking has been a challenge over the years due to bone spurs. I now have a bunion forming on my left foot causing tendinitis in my left ankle. I need to get some weight off since I think I will be having surgery on my bunion as soon as school lets off.
Good Saturday morning everyone.
Here on the jersey shore we got some slush yesterday but up by the city they got about 6 inches of snow. And we are supposed to get more tonight but again we are going to be getting more rain. May not be good for my basement which got a couple of inches last week.
I was the captain of the Black Team for BL6 and I am the only person who stuck it out for the entire time and did not lose any weight. About 2 weeks into the challenge I got a pain in my side to my back. I thought I had pulled a muscle but it got worse thoughout the week. By Friday I called my doctor and they got me in the following Tuessday. Over the weekend I also developed a rash that I thought was poison ivy. WHen I mentioned this new development to a friend on MOndday morning she told me I had shingles. The nurse shipped me out right away to my doctor who saw me immediately. Yes it was shingles. ANd yes they are as painful as people say they are.
I was out of work for 2 weeks. NOt great for a math teacher. I had a student teacher for 2 of my classes and I sent in work for my very advanced classes. IN one of those classes I will finally be caught up this Mond Dec 22. I was on pain medication until Thanksgiving when I finished a month long dose. I still get some twinges of pain if I am very tired or stressed out.
With out BL6 I think I would have gained a lot of weight but because of it I stayed the same. NOt bad when I consider that I haven't really worked out consistently since Sept. I am looking forward to gettting back into it during vacation.
I am a wife of 30 years (we celebrated in Aug in DW), a mother of 2 boys 18 and 23 (the 18 is a freshman in college and the 23 graduated in May and got a job in Nov)and a high school math teacher for 31 years (I am teaching AP Calc to juniors and seniors)
I love to walk and do yoga. Walking has been a challenge over the years due to bone spurs. I now have a bunion forming on my left foot causing tendinitis in my left ankle. I need to get some weight off since I think I will be having surgery on my bunion as soon as school lets off.
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Hi Everyone!
I need to reintroduce myself, as well. My name is Maria, and I'm 40. I live in Boston with my dh and ds10, I'm a transplant from St. Louis, but we've been here 12 years. I work as a grants professional for a large homeless services agency. My department builds permanent housing, so I'm responsible for government funding for that as well as the outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, employment programs, and other services we offer.
I did the WDW Half Marathon last year, and that is the most athletic accomplishment of my life. I mistakenly thought the weight would drop off if I trained and did it. Sigh. My dh and I are doing it again in January 2009, but sadly I'm not much smaller than last year. I am more fit, but it is true you have to put both the diet and the exercise together.
I generally do WW online. In January after the Half, I plan to learn their new Momentum system and use it! I'm also going to continue with my training (I call it wogging, somewhere between walk and jog), but not at the intense level I need for long distances right before the big race. I'll actually get more time working out, because I won't be too pooped to skip the exercise bike and strength training.
I've been married for 15 years, and my dh could not be more supportive. He also resembles a stick figure, so he really doesn't get it. Anyway, that's the basics.
I never had a weight problem until after grad school, and although I lost some weight after my ds (almost 11 now...), I never got back to the 150s, which is my goal!
I'm joining the BL7 thread, so hopefully that will help me get jumpstarted for the new year. I have crept over 200, okay over 210, and now I need to get serious and get back to Onderland!
We Can Do This!
Maria 
I need to reintroduce myself, as well. My name is Maria, and I'm 40. I live in Boston with my dh and ds10, I'm a transplant from St. Louis, but we've been here 12 years. I work as a grants professional for a large homeless services agency. My department builds permanent housing, so I'm responsible for government funding for that as well as the outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, employment programs, and other services we offer.
I did the WDW Half Marathon last year, and that is the most athletic accomplishment of my life. I mistakenly thought the weight would drop off if I trained and did it. Sigh. My dh and I are doing it again in January 2009, but sadly I'm not much smaller than last year. I am more fit, but it is true you have to put both the diet and the exercise together.
I generally do WW online. In January after the Half, I plan to learn their new Momentum system and use it! I'm also going to continue with my training (I call it wogging, somewhere between walk and jog), but not at the intense level I need for long distances right before the big race. I'll actually get more time working out, because I won't be too pooped to skip the exercise bike and strength training.
I've been married for 15 years, and my dh could not be more supportive. He also resembles a stick figure, so he really doesn't get it. Anyway, that's the basics.
I never had a weight problem until after grad school, and although I lost some weight after my ds (almost 11 now...), I never got back to the 150s, which is my goal!
I'm joining the BL7 thread, so hopefully that will help me get jumpstarted for the new year. I have crept over 200, okay over 210, and now I need to get serious and get back to Onderland!
We Can Do This!
Maria
Worfiedoodles
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I hope everyone is off having a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, etc.!
I did 9 mi on the TM today. It was hard at the end, but it felt good. Next weekend it's 10, then off to the Half Marathon.
I was kind of sad in an odd way on Christmas. I asked DH not to get me a bunch of perfume, lotions, etc., because I just have plenty. So instead the man plied me with chocolate. I have Godiva, Lindt, Ghirardelli, etc. I also asked for a WiiFit, but I didn't get that. I don't mean to seem ungrateful, and I do love those treats, it's just I am mentally gearing up to really, finally, lose the weight, and all that chocolate...I'm setting a limit of one piece a day, if I follow my eating plan (bedtime treat), I'm just a little...I guess discouraged is the word?
Like I said, I don't mean to be ungrateful. My dh is the best and would never intentionally sabotage me. I know when he shopped on Christmas Eve, he couldn't find a WiiFit...Sigh. Anyone have a similar situation?
I'm all ears!
Maria
I did 9 mi on the TM today. It was hard at the end, but it felt good. Next weekend it's 10, then off to the Half Marathon.
I was kind of sad in an odd way on Christmas. I asked DH not to get me a bunch of perfume, lotions, etc., because I just have plenty. So instead the man plied me with chocolate. I have Godiva, Lindt, Ghirardelli, etc. I also asked for a WiiFit, but I didn't get that. I don't mean to seem ungrateful, and I do love those treats, it's just I am mentally gearing up to really, finally, lose the weight, and all that chocolate...I'm setting a limit of one piece a day, if I follow my eating plan (bedtime treat), I'm just a little...I guess discouraged is the word?
Like I said, I don't mean to be ungrateful. My dh is the best and would never intentionally sabotage me. I know when he shopped on Christmas Eve, he couldn't find a WiiFit...Sigh. Anyone have a similar situation?
I'm all ears!
Maria
donac
Wife, mother, math teacher, quilter
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My dh always shops on CHristmas Eve. He thought I had a lot more for him than I did so my pile was big but his pile was small. He also didn't finish wrapping before I woke up on Christmas Day so there wasn't much to open just look at.
WE are thinking of doing something different next year. Maybe limiting the amount of presents we give each other. I am even thinking about putting some catalgories. LIke we always give each other fun calendars. My dh got a George Carlin, ds1 got a Family guy, I got a Disney (for my desk at work) and a Maxine and ds2 didn't gget a fun one but one he wanted called Bridges. It shows bridges throughout the world. This is big from him since he is studying to be a civil engineer and bridges are a big part of their work.
My ds's gave me 5 bottles of shower gel. Enough for probably the entire year so I know what you mean about having enough lotions.
Congrats on the 9 miles. YOu can do this.
Have a Happy HOllidays everyone. I am off to the quilt shop to spend the money my parents gave me. It 's only $50 but I can always find something to spend it on in the quilt shop.
Have a great day everyone.
WE are thinking of doing something different next year. Maybe limiting the amount of presents we give each other. I am even thinking about putting some catalgories. LIke we always give each other fun calendars. My dh got a George Carlin, ds1 got a Family guy, I got a Disney (for my desk at work) and a Maxine and ds2 didn't gget a fun one but one he wanted called Bridges. It shows bridges throughout the world. This is big from him since he is studying to be a civil engineer and bridges are a big part of their work.
My ds's gave me 5 bottles of shower gel. Enough for probably the entire year so I know what you mean about having enough lotions.
Congrats on the 9 miles. YOu can do this.
Have a Happy HOllidays everyone. I am off to the quilt shop to spend the money my parents gave me. It 's only $50 but I can always find something to spend it on in the quilt shop.
Have a great day everyone.
Well, I am still around, and HOPING that I get going with the New Year. I really want to get back to 150!
Today the rest of my family went to my DH's parents for a couple of days and after they left I started getting rid of all of the left over Christmas junk.
They are returning on New Year's Eve and I am planning to pick up a veggie and fruit tray for our evening celebration (I will also have cheese/crackers/chips and dip for them, but at least I can snack on veggies and fruit all night).
Is there still a "5 for January (or whatever month)" thread? Two years ago someone did this and made these cute graphics for our sig lines for it, and I would like to try that again. That is how I did it last time---5 pounds a month.
If anyone knows of that thread, could you direct me to that link?
Anyone else planning to start on Thursday?
Debra
Today the rest of my family went to my DH's parents for a couple of days and after they left I started getting rid of all of the left over Christmas junk.
They are returning on New Year's Eve and I am planning to pick up a veggie and fruit tray for our evening celebration (I will also have cheese/crackers/chips and dip for them, but at least I can snack on veggies and fruit all night).
Is there still a "5 for January (or whatever month)" thread? Two years ago someone did this and made these cute graphics for our sig lines for it, and I would like to try that again. That is how I did it last time---5 pounds a month.
If anyone knows of that thread, could you direct me to that link?
Anyone else planning to start on Thursday?
Debra
Worfiedoodles
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Hey Ladies!
How are you New Year's Resolutions going? I did 10 mi on the TM Saturday, my last long wog before the Half Marathon this Saturday. After I get back and settled, I plan to really hit weight loss hard, and distance running less. I have to eat so much when I train, I don't make any weight loss progress. I get fitter, but I don't lose significant weight. I am committed to making that happen before I do another long race.
Any goals to report? I joined the BL7 challenge, and my goal is to lose 25 lbs over the next 13 weeks. I'm losing a week to WDW, but I'm hoping it won't be too bad since it does include that 13 mile workout...
If I don't get back here before we leave Thursday, here's wishing everyone great luck as they start the New Year!
Maria
How are you New Year's Resolutions going? I did 10 mi on the TM Saturday, my last long wog before the Half Marathon this Saturday. After I get back and settled, I plan to really hit weight loss hard, and distance running less. I have to eat so much when I train, I don't make any weight loss progress. I get fitter, but I don't lose significant weight. I am committed to making that happen before I do another long race.
Any goals to report? I joined the BL7 challenge, and my goal is to lose 25 lbs over the next 13 weeks. I'm losing a week to WDW, but I'm hoping it won't be too bad since it does include that 13 mile workout...
If I don't get back here before we leave Thursday, here's wishing everyone great luck as they start the New Year!
Maria
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