150 Club...care to join???

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Guys!

I am happy to report I did indeed finish my first 5K...dead last! LOL. That's ok, at least I finished! There were only about 20 runners, and other than me and dh, they all looked like runners. Although this was a YMCA sponsored event, it really seemed like we joined a private running club for their race.

I basically ran by myself the entire way. When I came in (over 10 minutes after everyone else) they all clapped. I started crying, I was so emotional that I had kept going alone. I never stopped to walk, I jogged or ran as fast I I could the entire way. I was just so far behind everyone else, it didn't seem like I was in the race.

I have a long way to go before I'm ready for the Disney Half in January, but I am on my way!

Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

Maria, I am SO proud of you for finishing. Especially under such difficult circumstances!! You are doing awesome.

My weekend was pretty good... Habitat on Saturday, then today we did the water park. Right now is a bit of bonding with the chaise lounge and laptop!

 

[donac]

Maria, I am so impressed that you were able to finish the race. I probably would have quit but you had the courage to finish. YOu should be very proud of yourself.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Ladies!

Kat -- It sounds like you are having a blast! I would love to go to a water park right about now! I'm lime green with envy

Dona -- Thanks for the support! I hadn't thought about what it might be like to be running alone -- I thought there would be many more people in the race, and I never dreamed I would be so far behind the pack. I guess it was a good reality check!

Wendy -- I hope you had a wonderful trip, and you are relaxed and enjoying your summer.

Where are our Michel(l)es? We miss you guys! Let us know how you are doing!

So, how are we doin' guys? I think the scale is betraying me. I feel better, I think I look better, but I'm not seeing a big loss. Hopefully that means I'm gaining some muscle.

I know I'm eating less now that I'm writing it all down on Sparkpeople. I guess I just have to give myself a few weeks to adjust, and hopefully by the end of this month, I'll have lost a total of 10 lbs. I'm not overly optimistic today, but I want to see how things shake out at the end of this week.

Everyone have a fantastic day!
Maria

 

[HockeyKat]

I weighed this morning and I am down to 192.6. That is a total loss of 25.4 lbs since Feb 6th, 8.4 since I started WISH, 6.2 since I returned from my WDW trip (which found a few lost lbs). I am hoping to make my Sept 7th goal of 170.

Worfie, I love sparkpeople. So much easier than fitday! I have gotten a bit addicted to points, too. Personally, I think that it takes at least a week or two for hard work to pay off. Sort of like a paycheck... you work and THEN you get paid.

I have really gotten hardcore since we restarted on May 25, after our 2 weeks off that included WDW. I have been staying around 1100-1200 calories, working out like a fiend, and being sure to drink at least 80-120 oz of water. Not even one cheat!

We are planning a cheat night of June 23rd, starting at 4PM we can eat and drink whatever we want until the next morning (which is SURE to include a hangover!).

 

[drag n' fly]

I am in! My goal is to get to 155 and then re-evaluate. I am almost 5'9" and I just not sure what a good goal weight is. I have always been, ummmmm, busty, but I am weaning my DS and I am not sure how things will change.

One year ago today I weighed 230 pounds and gave birth to DS#2. I can not believe my baby is now 1! And I can not believe I weigh the same as I did when I got pregnant with him, I was really hoping to lose this weight before his first birthday. Oh well, I can't turn back time, I just have to move forward.

Christy

I am 5'9 1/2 and 155 is where I want to be. I find I look too thin below 155.

 

[tbstein]

Maria! Wonderful you finished! That is great! You must be so proud of yourself! Wow!

I had a great weekend. Followed diet except for the ice cream and the chocolate covered rice crispie treat. I did walk about 6 hours. Ok, maybe 3, but my legs thought it was 6! DD had a nice time. Played in the pool, played mini-golf, and window shopped. DS stayed home as he was taking his grandmother this past sunday to meet some of her siblings. They had a great time. DS did pretty good while we were gone. I am glad. I always have a hard time thinking of him as an 18 yr old.

Not much going on. Walking outside still. TM not fixed. Well, it is very nice at night, and if there are bugs, ie mosqitoes, I move all the faster. It was 90 today, and too hot to walk before sundown anyhow.

Once again, Great job Maria!

Wendy

 

[donac]

Good Morning
Just a quick post before I start my day. We have our last day of school today and it will be a long one. We have short classes and then our last exam (I only have 6 in there because the seniors in that class took it last week) then I have to finish cleaning my room and go to graduation at 4:30. Check out is tomorrow.

Eating has been awful this week. I am still getting over another sinus infection and the hives on top of that. I am on a bunch of medications and my sleeping is way off. I can't get to sleep at night and when I do it is not great. I have ended up taking a nap every afternoon this week. I don't know what I am going to do today Maybe sleep through graduation.

Next week should be better.

Better get going now. I have too many papers to sort and file.

Have a great day everyone

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Ladies!

I have had a rough week. DH has been in a class all week, which meant I had to get ds to school, then an hour of subway/walking to get to work, then the reverse to pick up ds, then make dinner, homework, etc. I am worn out!

DH is also exhausted, and ds is adjusting to the end of school. He was stunned when he came home with a reading list for the summer. He's starting 4th Grade next year, and he's never been asked to complete anything over the summer before. I think it's wonderful. I was very happy that his new teacher also sent home a list of supplies. I'd much rather know what he needs and be able to buy it before school starts. I have a good feeling that although this is a stricter teacher, the kids are going to really learn alot. I'm excited that she is this organized.

Anway, I have not been eating well for the past 4 days, and I have only kept up my crunches and push-ups. I really need a good cardio workout. I'm planning to get back on track tomorrow. I am off next Tuesday and Wednesday (camp doesn't start for another week, and the kids didn't use any snow days, so we all have a week to fill), so I know I will be able to thoughtfully get back into eating and working out appropriately.

Dona -- I hope your last day and graduation went well. It is really hard to focus with so much going on. Let yourself recover and transition, and you will get right back into feeling better!

Wendy -- I'm sure you're enjoying those outdoor walks. I love to be outside for my run/walks. I never thought I'd say that, but it is much more enjoyable than the TM. Who knew?!

DragnFly -- Welcome! I hope this thread will be helpful for you!

Kat -- You are doing great! I love the "cheat" idea. Maybe I will try to plan one of those for the future, to keep my eating in check!

I hope everyone enjoys celebrating Father's Day tomorrow. Remember, it's their day to indulge, not ours!

Maria

 

[donac]

Happy Father's Day everyone.

Trying to get back on track. Today is my last day of prednisone. Friday was my last day of the antibiotic and this morning I have been coughing more than I should and I feel a bit wheezy. I am taking my vitamins and extra vitamin C. Let's hope it helps. I don't want to be sick all summer.

Dh just went to visit his dad. We almost got him tickets to see Kenny ROgers who is playing not far from dfil's house but when they want $225 a ticket I think that is out. I will call my dad later and we will go see him and my mom on Wed after ds get's outt of school. He has his last exam on Wed and then goes back on Thursday to play in the band for graduation . Ds is studying for his finals today so I couldn't see going to visit relatives and having him either stay home or not have a chance to study.

Welcome drag n' fly This thread has been pretty quiet the last few weeks but I think that will pick up as some end of the year obligations finish up.

Maria That sounds great about your ds's teacher for next year. My ds1 had a very demanding teacher in 5th grade but it was the year that he learned the most out of any year and that includes high school. It was the best thing that ever happened to him. DS2 had a demanding one in 6th grade and really blossomed. He is right now studying for his English exam and it is only 10AM on Sunday morning. He plans to spend the day studying other subject for the the rest of his exams.

Tomorrow is my first day of summer vacation. I think I hae to go back to school and talk to someone who has not been talking to me for the last couple of weeks. I think I need to clear the air about something and let her know where I am coming from.

Have a great day and will be back soon

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Another drive by, my friends.

Sparkpeople is really helping me, but boy is it time consuming...

I walked to "Music & Lyrics" yesterday. Cute movie. I ran for 45 minutes this morning on the TM. I've been doing a better job of eating, but I still need to get in more fruits and veggies and fewer carbs. Eventually, I will hit on the right mix.

So, is everyone enjoying summer vacation now? All the kiddies out of school? I hope all of our 150s Club teachers are enjoying a well-earned rest!

I'm going to weigh again June 30th. I really have to work myself up to it. I know that sounds crazy, and once I get into a regular pattern of weighing again I laugh at myself for being so timid. I allow the scale to have far too much power, but at least I recognize my weakness...

Everyone have an awesome evening, and let's get posting!
Maria

 

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Life is going so fast! I just finished an 8 day, 80 hour run with work. I am tired, but still working on my walks and watching my food. It helps that I did lose half of what I gained on my crazy work schedule. It isn't much better right now. Lost another manager and one is on maternity leave. And we are getting so close to Summer Celebration, which is the big thing they do here in the summer, with 10 days of concerts, midways, and such. And 2 days with fireworks, the 4th and the last day of the celebration. We are very busy during this time, and I am working 3 to midnight during all of it. It runs fromthe 28th to the 8th. Yikkes. I will certainly miss my family thru it all. Although I do have the 1 and 2 off for DD's 11th birthday. We are having that tea party. Friend is making petite fours, so we can control the sugar and such in it. The weather looks like it will be great and we can do it in the back yard.

It seems it is time to see what else is needed. DD is flagging here, guess she is tired, but she has been doing LOTS of exercising with her dieting. She is doing so well. She has a goal of 10 pounds by August. Pretty reasonable. I know she will be able to do it.

Off and running. I hear the dryer!

Wendy

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are doing great. It would be wonderful to hear from more of you (hint, hint)!

I walked to an episode of Stargate, so I had 60 minutes of cardio today. I also did my crunches, pushups, and few other strength exercises.

Tomorrow I plan to ride the bike and work with weights.

Tomorrow night I am consciously throwing a party in my mouth. It's the final episode of Stargate, and I'm going out in style. Baked Cheetos, Dark chocolate covered raisins, popcorn, twizzlers -- it's going to be quite the event. I am going to have a sensible breakfast and lunch, and then this will be my dinner. I am not thinking about the calories. I did not let myself eat during any other finales this year, and this is my blowout.

Then Saturday morning I will get up and do my long run for the week. If I can't eat it in an hour, it's not happening.

Wendy -- I'm sorry I don't remember what you do, but it sounds killer. Those shifts would make me insane! Just hold it together, we're here for you! I think your daughter's party sounds like so much fun. Sometimes I really wish I had a girl (but not enough to give birth again (50/50 chance, or go through an adoption...). Our last birthday party had a Pokemon theme. I've had the Justice League, Spiderman, Yu-Gi-Oh, you name it, if it's a cartoon tailored for boys, we've probably done it.

That's ok, since I'm the only girl, I get to be the Disney Princess in our house!
Maria

 

[donac]

Good Friday morning everyone.

Hope everyone is having a great day.

Wendy Try to hang in there for the next couple of weeks. YOU have an insane schedule and I hope it gets better after the big event. Deep breaths is what you need. The only way to get through it is to stay calm.

Maria DH is a big Stargate fan but he is not going to be home today so I guess he will have to watch it in reruns.

I am also the only female in my house (dh and 2 dss). I wish they would treat me like a princess at times but alas I am usually just one of the guys unless we are going out and I have to get dressed up and then and only then do I get complements.

Dh and ds2 are going camping and kayaking this weekend. I could have gone but I really don't feel like going to a place with no running water and only an outhouse with 15 other people. Call me strange that way. Ds1 is home today but working on Sat and SUn so it should be pretty quiet. I just finished an afghan for a friend's daughter so I have no projects hanging over my head. I might do some sewing and knitting to pass the weekend. At least it is not going to be too hot here.

I have to ds2's school this morning. Costumes from a show they did 2 years ago may be rented out to a theater company. I was there the other night and started taking them out of boxes with a couple of other mothers. Someone had gone through the boxes a couple of months ago to loan out some costumes to a local elementary school and things were a mess. But what bothered me the most was a certain costume. IN the show there were 4 costumes that were very similar. When I went into a box and started pulling them out I found three out of the 4 costumes. Now I would not have put only three in the box and not the 4th. I left early and I hope that they found the 4th costume. We shall see in a little while.

I am finally starting to feel better and trying to eat as healthy as I can. I haven't started working out yet but yesterday I helped clean out the bottom of the pool and spent 3 and a half hours bending and stretching to clean the bottom. My rear end and backs of thighs really feel it today. I just took a nice hot bath to help ease the pain. I hope to get back into walking and yoga by next week. I still have a slight cough and sour throat but feel like i have turned the corner.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[HockeyKat]

Dona glad you are feeling better!!!

I am the only female in my house, I guess, unless you count the cat. However, it is just DH and me. I don't really want to be a princess... I am not very girly. I like computers, hockey, geeky stuff, beer.

Worfie, I am having a cheat day this weekend too. Not sure yet what we are going to do or eat, but the entire day tomorrow, I am going to eat whatever I want. I have stayed under 1200 calories for every day of the past month, worked out 4-5 days a week, and lost 10 lbs, so I think I deserve it.

I am a little discouraged lately... somehow I feel like I should be losing more. I need to re-adjust my thinking and not hope for 3-4 lb losses every week. A steady 1-2 will still get me to my goal, just slower. I am impatient, can you tell?

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Wow...not a good weekend, ladies. I went off track w/Stargate, and I just never made it back.

I am determined to do everything better tomorrow. I certainly couldn't do it worse...

Let's get losing!
Maris

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi!

I did my crunches and push-ups this morning, and I had a cheese omelet for breakfast. I'm planning on WW yogurt for my snack, and baked fries and stir-fried veggies for lunch. I also have a plum for my afternoon snack.

Today is off to a good start.

Wendy, Dona, Kat, DragnFly -- What has you smiling today? Anyone have great plans for the 4th?

Let's Move & Lose!
Maria

 

[donac]

Good morning. I got up this morning and did 15 minutes of walking and 20 minutes of pilates. First real exercise since Mother's Day It really felt good. I have my first load of laundry in but we can't do any more because we are filling up the swimming pool. We have no water pressure at all. I cleaned the frig and the freezer this morning before the garbage men came. My car is in the shop because I got a flat tire. It needs to be replaced.

The other day I got a call from my mom. A cousin was coming for dinner. She was just back from NM and is closing her apartment in NY and moving back to NM for 2 -3 years. She will be working with abused children in a new group home that is being set up out there. She sounded very excited about it. I'm glad she found something. She is a nun and was working in NYC and had just started a program for preschoolers. It ran for about 2 years and the church pulled their support for it and she lost her job. She been on sabatical and went out to NM for a retreat.

I seem to now have permanent plans for the 4th of July. We became friends with a family and they have a big 4th of July party every year. They have a big pool and everyone brings something so I have to figure out what I am going to bring. Ds2 is leaving for a Leadership conference on Sat and is returning on Tues night just in time to go to the party.

Eating today has been pretty good. I had 1 eg scrambles with roasted veggies and a low carb wrap. I am going to have a yogurt with some fruit right now. Lunch will be roasted veggies with a wrap so that I can use them up. Dinner is up in the air right now. I have a half of turkey breast and I need to do something with it. Maybe turkey and brown rice (almost like fried rice but it is a great way to use up left over turkey or chicken or pork) and maybe some broccoli

Hope everyone has a great day

 

[shellynn24]

Hello everybody! I am checking in and need to keep checking in for accountability! I have been on a downward spiral for a couple of months now, I'm very (that's guilty BTW) and and most imporatantly at myself for gaining back most of the weight I lost since joining you guys here. Oh well, time to look forward and I have decided to fill up my appetite with lots and lots of green tea and water. Unfortunately, the iced green tea I made is a bit bitter I think I let it steep too long. I have really missed talking to you guys here, I have been gone because I'm a bit disappointed in myself, but I need to come back becuse I need your support to lose some of the weight I gained back before DH comes home in like 35 days

On a happier and very funny note, I did a cartwheel today. Well sorta a cartwheel, it wasn't perfect, but I can't belive I actually got myself up on my hands feet in the air it was a pretty funny sight let me tell you. My kids were shocked and amazed at the sight. I feel good about it though.

So far today I have had:
B- Proper serving size of Raisin Bran w/ milk and a few extra raisins...6 points
S- Green tea w/ splenda...0 points
L- homemade navy bean soup w/ lots of veggies and turkey bacon for flavoring and sugar free kool aid...6 points
I don't know what snack will be, but I'll keep it to green tea with some fruit, that's like 1 or 2 points. I usually use most of my points for dinner.

OK, thanks for letting me ramble and feel better about things!! Talk to you guys tomorrow.

 

[HockeyKat]

Worfie, I did the same thing... mine was Thai buffet on Fri lunch, then pizza for Fri dinner, then Saturday I don't even want to discuss!

I jumped back on yesterday. Today I weaselled out of work and went to WetNWild Greensboro. Fun, but I hurt now. However, I do consider it exercise!! And I wore my new Tinkerbell tankini from the disneyshopping site.

I have no 4th plans. Hard to make them when all you get is a random Wed off! Plus I think DH will have to work, the mall doesn't close for anything but T-giving and Christmas.