Becoming Lean, Mean, Endurace Event Machines in 2008

[Creativebeth]

Lisa: My burn time is from sun up to sun down!!!!

Beth

 

[windwalker]

Beth and Lisa, I workout in the early mornings. I'm usually done walking by 8 or 9am at the latest. I have discussed this with my dermatologist and hsi opion is that I don't need to worry about the sun protetion that early in the morning.

I see him regularly because I've 56 and spent many years running in just shirt and shoes in the tropics and the desert. I have had a few little spots removed and tested. When ever I have a spot I have it checked. So for so good.

I went out for a 4.5 mile walk on the hills of WKU this morning, it was hot and humid even at 7am. But I had a wonderfull walk, 57:03 total time, I think that is 12 something a mile, it was a relaxed walk since I had a bunch to do after. Now I'm all done, the walks, weights, stretching, mowed yard and cleaned up the house.

Now it's time to wake my princess. She has been sleeping for 14 and a hlf hours. She did her 3 shifts of 12 hrs at the hospital this weekend and was pretty wasted.

Have a super day y'all.

Leaner Panda

 

[amykab]

Hi Everyone!

Hope everyone is having a good Monday. It really feels like a Monday to me. I woke up feeling lightheaded (once I ate I felt fine) and since it has been so hot I wake up feeling puffy and bloated (no matter how much water I ) Since I live in FL, I generally don't complain about the weather or mind the heat too much (you really do get used to living with it) but it just seems like it started really early this year! I think the Minnie weekend was the last refreshing weekend we had.

Anyhow...I did get in C25K on saturday morning, I ended up with 3 miles in 40:45 which does beat my Minnie 5K time! I didn't feel the greatest while doing it (too soon after breakfast and coffee), but it went ok. I plan on repeating W3 starting today. DH and I also got to see Indiana Jones! it was good and it was just nice to get out.

I didn't do stellar with my hydration over the weekend. I always seem to do better during the week. too many other dehydrating temptations over the weekend I am well on my way today though.

I got some courage from my new jeans purchase and tried on a few things from my closet that I never thought would fit again due to my ginormous post baby hips, and they do now! ( 2 pairs of shorts and capris) I also have a pile of things that will probably fit in a month or two. I plan on weighing in again once I feel debloated.

Enough about me...

Stacie Jimmy Buffet sounds like it was fun! Good Luck with your race on Saturday! I am going to do a Race for the Cure in October, I am debating between a 5K and 10K. Leaning towards the 10K to use as a long training run for TOT 13K.

Princess Runner I never thought I'd be so excited to get back into my old clothes!! Definitely motivation to keep going! I want to be at a super healthy weight the next time I get pregnant! I totally love maine BTW. We've taken many family vacations there since my family lives in VT and I went to school at UNH.

Debra I hope you are getting settled again after the move. I hate moving with a passion. We'll probably be doing it again before DD starts school. Let me know how your C25K is going as well!

Everyone else Have a great day and good luck with your June Goals!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Lean Meaners!

Sorry I've been MIA, it was my birthday weekend, and now I've accepted I'm older, I can move on...

I did 4 miles Saturday and today, so I guess I'm settling in to my new pattern. I admit, it does feel good so far. I've also shaved a minute off my time, it's nice to be able to push harder because I'm not saving myself for a longer workout. I'm not trying to improve every wog day, just going with how I feel so far.

My eating was nothing to brag about, but now I'm 40 I have to eat a healthy diet Ok, that should get me through a week or two! I'm happy to say we have carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, apples, pears, cherries, grapes, bananas, blueberries, strawberries and watermelon. If I don't eat well, it's clearly my own fault. DH made me a fabulous birthday smoothie, and I had the rest of it today. Yummy!

Amykab -- DH is also a UNH grad, but I bet much earlier than you! Congratulations on fitting into the new clothes, what a fantastic milestone!

Dave -- Your early morning walks sound wonderful. I am trying to restructure myself so I can work out before work, because it's still so darn hot when I get home. I'll have to get up at 5:15 on wogging days, but I *think* I can get there. Guess I just have to get alot faster!

Beth -- I am sorry you are a burned baby! My dh is so fair, he looks like a lobster right now. He wore sunscreen for his race Saturday, but he still burned. He says it doesn't hurt, but I think that's probably worse...

Stacie -- I love working from home. I don't get to do it very often, but I also find it a delight. It's just nice to send e-mails in bunny slippers...

Lisa -- Sorry to hear DD wasn't victorious, but it sounds like she was a great sport and did her best. I hope your allergies get better soon. I'm also taking allergy meds, too much junk in the air!

Vic -- Aerobic mowing sounds like a hot event! I hope you hydrated nicely afterwards. My dh would think that required an adult beverage...

Connie -- You are a woman in motion, I don't know how you do it all! Best of luck acclimated to the higher altitude!

Wendy, Cindy, Mike, Tracey, Bill --

Debra -- Just keep unpacking, just keep unpacking...

Ok, I'm off to serve dinner. Barbequed turkey or grilled swordfish? We made both yesterday so we have meals for tonight and tomorrow....

Everybody have an awesome Lean, Mean evening!
Maria

 

[deekaypee]

Beth: More great wagon tips--anything featuring fresh veggies gets my Even better has been your own eating and meal prep--everything sounds like you're doing well and feeling good about it. That, and the XT/cleaning/yard work, is bound to have lots of good results in term of your WOs & energy levels.

Ouch on the sunburn. I hope it doesn't hurt too much. On the upside, I imagine you and Lisa looking alike now, and that's kind of fun. Big congrats to DS for his 3rd place accomplishment, his BB game/party, and the July regionals.

Lisa: Your neck of the North woods sounds like local-eatery heaven! Even our local stuff needs to be shipped in from a distance, or I have to drive 30-40 miles out to get it.

It sounds like your tough love approach to your DM is exactly what she needs to hear, even if she doesn't think so and it doesn't (initially) appear to be working. It's got to be hard to be her entire emotional support system, which is what it sounds like, and to live so close to her. Me, no solutions. I moved far away from my parents, and with whom I'm all but estranged. (Nothing they did, per se, I'm just a difficult daughter.) So I essentially ran away from home. I can't imagine being a member of the sandwich generation. What about a variation of the Curves idea?

It sounds as if your weekend was as busy and as hot as expected. SO sorry to hear about your raccoon eyes and sunburn. Ouch, ouch, ouch. It's too bad that DD's team lost--loved the hot potato comment--but am glad DD did well. She sounds like a great all-around player. I can't believe you got out there in your garden after a Saturday in the sun. With any luck, your gooey cold/sore throat will pass without further incident, the weather will break tomorrow, and you can get some good biking/running miles in.

Dave: Good news about Erica being back to work, and hope the sore tootsies don't stay that way too long. How's she enjoying the veggie lifestyle? Summertime is a great time for tasty dishes, especially with the fresh fruits and vegetables available.

Your walking has been wonderful recently, with the exception of drivers and dogs, and it sounds like you're really getting a variety of activity in in terms of walking hills, pool work, weight etc. And the value of a well-deserved rest day cannot and should not be overlooked, although I tend to ignore them much to my peril. I need to listen to you--and my body--more often. I really do think that's a way to achieve PRs, push ourselves to the next level, and to help us mark progress. I'm intrigued that your dermatologist said there's no need for sunscreen that early in the a.m. Who would have thought?

Amykab: Ah, the hydration challenge. I think you're doing well on most days, which is good. And as for the days when you need to drink more, you're at least aware of what you need to do. I think it's especially hard in this weather to get enough.Great job with the 3 miles & C25K and your 3 miler--and outside. I'm sweating just thinking about it. And I'm glad you got out for a movie with DH, and the Indy Jones blockbuster at that! Movies are one of my all-time favorite activities--haven't met a genre I didn't like. Finally, big on fitting into pre-pg size, clearance jeans and your capris and shorts. Life is sweet on such days.

Wendy: for your streak of exercise and eating making these things a habit. I know that internal motivation is a good thing but you know, I'll take external motivators like dr.'s appointment or races or new clothes if that's what it takes to get back in a habit. And since you know meeting with your doctor works for you, I'd say there's more than a little bit of internal motivation going on--you're just using those appointments to help nudge you.

Vic: Wow, you've been racking up the minutes and miles in the Africa Heat. I hope you're out there early or doing your WOs in cool indoor conditions. I can't believe you're still interviewing applicants. Maybe if you switched the requirements to warm, breathing bodies?

Connie: IT guys. I love them, most of the time. But there is that odd tendency they have (in general, so apologies to anyone who works in IT or has a loved one who does) to treat everyone outside their department like Luddites. Problems are never due to the technology or software, it's always the users. Oh, and congrats on your upcoming 10K; I loved that you said it was "only" a 10K and more of a fundraiser than a race. I hope to get to that level of confidence and comfort with events. How is your DD doing, btw, as well as everyone else? Good news, I assume, if she's going home so soon.

Stacie: I'm glad you had a great time at Jimmy Buffet, not that I had any doubts about that. And if there's anyone to see in sweltering heat, it's him. And that's great news about raising money for the RftC. No pressure + voluntary donations = warm, fuzzy feelings and predicts a fun event for you.
How did your doctor's appointment go?

Maria: Once again, happy birthday! How's it feel to be entering the glamorous new decade of your 40s? I agree with you about eating healthy, but think we she tell people that we get to treat ourselves to the good stuff, like fresh fruits and veggies. Nothing's too good for us, right?

As for me: Sorry I was MIA this weekend. I tried to get through all the unpacking and setting up the household on the weekend, so that I can get on with my month. It didn't quite work out the way I wanted to, as it was just too darn hot. The up side is that I'm about 60% through, and have gotten the big furniture set up and the heavy boxes unloaded. I've also rearranged our storage locker about 3 times, which I'm now thinking of as Lisa's mode of unpacking.

Eating this weekend has not been stellar. Not horrible, but not very conscientious. Yes, I've defaulted to take-out and microwave food. To my credit, it's been fairly healthy stuff from Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, featuring salads or sandwiches (my single-girl foods of choice). But that kind of life is expensive and it's just not the same as making my own meals. So yesterday I made a massive grocery list and stocked up on my favorite hot-weather fare. No more excuses.

I've also been a weather wimp out and going to the gym for all my WOs, including running. I'm okay with that right now, as I rationalize I'm spending a lot of time these days indoors and sweating. (One small air conditioner unit, which just takes the edge off the heat without really cooling much.) Still, I see all my new neighbors, including many early a.m. runners, and I think to myself that I just need to man up. Maybe Wednesday, my next running day. If not, at least I know I'll be running after taking most of last week off due to the move. I have so much respect for you warm-weather folks--I don't see how you do it year round.

 

[windwalker]

Hi Debra, glad your getting moved in. It's tough getting a new routine down, seems like you never have everything done.

Maria, yes morning workouts are a joy. I changed jobs when I turned 50 to give myself more "ME" time.

Beth I spent the day with yard work and cleaning the house also. I did get in 2 walks though.

Kung Fu Panda is a cute movie with a message after my own heart. You know I had to go see that one.

Walking Panda

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning Lean Mean Fitness Machines!! Looks like everyone is working out and working hard toward the June goal. Yay for us!!

Dave: I cannot wait to take the kidlets to Kung Fu Panda. DS6 is very excited. Hoping for some time this weekend but, due to softball it may not be until they are out of school. I would LOVE to have an early a.m. workout, especially right now to avoid the heat/humidity, but, alas, I have changed my work schedule so that I am on at 5 a.m. which means I get up at 4 a.m. to prepare for work, pack snacks, backpacks, etcetera. I refuse to workout in the dark in the morning. Being not a natural born morning person, I feel that is just not right!!!!!

Any chance of bringing Erica to our little dark side???

Beth: I am slightly dark-toned so I usually do not burn. It takes lots of heavy duty sun to cause my skin to burn (which we had unfortunately). I am VERY religious about sunscreen. My grandmother had melanomas and even some squamous cell cancers taken off her from years of golfing and no sunscreen. I am also religious about kidlets sunscreen. DD has polarized sunglasses for her outdoor sports and DS usually wears a hat. I am all about protecting my kids from the sins of their parents!!! My mom is a redhead so very fair skinned. She, like you, burns when the sun even thinks about coming out and that includes early a.m. and on through the day. Keep that sunscreen flowing!!

Amykab: Try drinking a glass of water everytime you come into the house or if you are in the house, everytime you go into the kitchen. I do not hydrate as well on weekends and I also tend not to eat if I have a project going. If I go near the water spigot, I get a drink. I have also invested in a cap with a snap clip for my stainless water bottle and I clip it to myself or whatever I am on (tractor, lawn mower, etcetera). It helps remind me when I hear it clinking around.

Maria: Yay for 40. Hey, it's not so bad. I turn 42 during the ToT weekend at WDW (last year it was on my 41st bday). I am far healthier in my 40s than I was in my 30s and more aerobically fit than I was in my 20s (my anaerobic years) so, embrace 40, it is a great time to be fit!!!!

Connie: When I call our IT department I get "see the button on the front of the computer, hold that for 5 seconds and then let go, the computer will power down. Now, see that button on the front of your computer, push that and the computer will power up". Hello, if I am offline with no connection you bozo what good will shutting the computer off do??? In fact, as I type this, I am offline. Have been since 5 a.m. Paid time to DIS, you gotta love that!!!

AmyBeth, Mike, Wendy, Vic, Stacie, Bill and anyone else who lurks around this place: (ha ha, made you smile).

From the Great North Woods...I decided on a 12 mile bike. Make your own wind and such. It was a great ride and I really wished I had gone farther when I got back. Unfortunately, time constraints again with DS baseball game and dinner duty. I came back from my ride, had my Accelerade and whey powder and ate some almonds. Yay me!! I then had a sensible dinner and for a treat afterward, we hit the local ice cream shop and I have a SF/FF small ice cream in a dish. Ah, willpower, isn't it nice when you have it!! I also drank lots of water yesterday in preparation for my exercise. I will do the same today as I have 5 miles in 80 degree temps. We are due for severe T-storms this afternoon which should cool things off to the 70s the rest of the week. My list for ToT packing has started. Has anyone noticed you cannot buy NSSHP tickets on line this year? How annoying is that...

Here's hoping for a terrific Lean Mean day for everyone, great workouts, excellent eating and meeting all your goals!!!!

 

[postesf]

Morning All! Whew! So, I just got back from ROUND 2 of the C25K, Week 1. I never got around to it yesterday, so I fought myself this morning and finally made it out the door. Wow...how quickly we regress in our training. Not doing much really showed this morning. OR...It could have had something to do w/ the fact that is already 80 degrees and humid! Boy am I hot and stinky! The weather man said last night we will have a cool front coming trough...ONLY 98 degrees instead of 102! Really? ONLY? I hope it is not this hot Saturday or I KNOW I won't best my 5K time.

Since I didn't C25K yesterday morning, I decided to go to the gym last night I aquabox! It was good workout. Lots of kicking and punching in the water! It was fun to get in the water. I won't make it to aquqcise tonight as I have to go pick up packets for the 5K this Saturday. It's me, Matt, my SIL, her sister and Matt's parents. At the last minute, Matt's parents decided they wanted to do it. So...I'm the packet picker-upper.

OK...nuff for now, I'l be back leter. I have to rush to get ready for work. The new bypass opens today. I hpoe it cuts down on some drive-time. I'll report back later!

I have Lean day!
Stacie

 

[windwalker]

Bring Erica to the dark side? Darlin you have no idea of the girl power she can unleash. Here is an example:

We had 2 dogs, I told her if she got another dog I would leave her.

On Valentines day I came home from work and there was a chocolate lab puppy sitting in my reclinner with a red ribbon around it's neck.

I said, "Erica, what have you done"?

She replied, "I got you a chocolate lab for Valentines day".

Me, "I didn't want a chocolate lab, you were the one wanting a lab".

Her, "You like Border collies".

Me, "this is not a Border collie, besides I just said I like them not that I wanted one".

Her, "I couldn't find a Border Collie puppy so I got you a chocolate lab".

Me, "But I didn't want a dog"

Her, "Ok then give her to me".

I still haven't figured out what happened. She called my bluff on Valentines day and got the puppy she wanted. A guy has to know when he is outclassed.

I'm off to the gym now.

Walking Panda

 

[princessrunner]

Stacie: Good for you getting out there and getting it done this morning. 80 degrees already?? It is 70 here and I think it is oppressive. Aquabox, how fun does that sound? We have a new one called Aqualates. I hear it is a toughie with pilates in the water. I may have to break down and check it out (especially if this heat wave does not cease and desist ). Best of luck for the drive in.

Hey, I am thinking about a scooter, 80+ mpg and my hair blowing in the wind (lol, I will wear a helmet). With all these softball trips I think DH and I should have matching scooters. He says he will stick with the motorcycle....

 

[getnthinr]

And the streak continues.... Just wanted to pop in and say that though I am not posting often, I am keeping my promise to myself and to you and getting in at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. Typically that translates to just over 2 miles walking. Last night I was already thinking that I wondered if next week I could bump it up to 3 most nights. (That's the sort of thinking I was hoping for, instead my typical "I'm only going 2 miles--What's the point? I might as well quit." -- That kind of self-deprecating thinking does no one any good.)

Baby steps...

Dave, it's good to hear Erica is doing so well. Still recovering and already donating miles!

Best news for me is that DS(on) is out of his boot and has permission to take it easy this week. If he's without pain, he can do the RFTC 5K with me Saturday -- Yea!!!!!!

 

[postesf]

Lisa...I am not an AM workout person either. I naturally love to sleep late and when I can, I'm not up before 11am! It's just too hot here to try to get those workouts in in the afternoon. At 8pm last night, it was still 84 degrees outside. Crazy! I really like to workout in the day and get it done and over as you never know what's going to pop up in our life, but I just have to fight myself to get out bed. It is a battle too! Be careful in that heat today!

Wendy...yay for your Son!!! I hope it does take it easy and can do the 5K this weekend. I think I'll be wearing my pink running skirt and my green wish shirt since some of us WISHers will be there. I won't match very well, but oh, well.

Deb...You still unpacking???

Where is AmyBeth???

Dave...You do an awesome job getting out there in the AM! I wish I could get up easily instead of fighting.

Beth, Maria, Connie, Vic, Mike, Amykab and everyone else...

 

[princessrunner]

Wendy: Yay for your son and yay for both of you being able to do the 5K!!

Stacie: Match? I would be worried about melt not match!!!! I hope you have the sleeveless WISH top. That is a sports bra and skirt for me, modesty aside....I get very melty in the heat!!!

I am not a natural morning person. I would, however, like to get my workout over in the morning so I don't get so many LTO days and miss my workouts. The 5 a.m. to 12:30 4 days and 5-9 a.m. on Sunday works for the kids schedules and makes for more time together so I have to embrace what is important right now. I only have 5 more summers with DD before she will be college-bound (hopefully right).

Dave: Erica... We LOVE Erica!!! I was hoping she would come over to this thread to help with the accountability (and the fun) for her new life ahead and to help those of us who need it so. She is such an inspiration with her battles, as is everyone on the boards!!!

I think AmyBeth and Bill ran off with our wagon and Bill is doing the legals for AmyBeth's pilates video soon to be released.

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning Chatty Meaners!!! I see everyone checked in after I left yesterday.....do I smell or something?? (((After my 'workout' clean, I did smell pretty bad )

Debra: Missed you over the weekend! Glad things are winding down for you....eating is difficult during these 'times'.....don't worry, sounds like you did great! About the computer issues.....mine usually is the user (((me))) because I am technolgy challenged. I always admit right off the bat that I am a computer loser, and I usually get the eye roll in response ((((my dh)))). Sometimes I mess up our home computer so bad, with no real explination????? Who knows what I do????? Glad you like the wagon tips!

Lisa: The last couple years have been the first time in my life I actually tan. I think I spend way more time outside now then I used to. Just my daily run had me tanner than usual. A friend commented on my "tan" and I just looked at her funny......I don't see much difference, but I do have a little more color than my usual pasty self! I do use sunscreen on the kidlets religiously.....my oldest is tan by the second week of the summer. Kid #2 can continue to burn all summer......totally different!

WWDave: Erica has it all going on.......your puppy story was funny! I shared it with PaDisneyFan (Nancy) and we got a good laugh at it! A woman after my own heart. She is a woman who knows what she wants! I also want to get myself out the door for morning runs.....would really help me get it all done over the summer. It will now be easier to do that since I don't have to get the kids ready for school! Today is their first day of summer vacation!

Maria: How's the eating going? Hope things are well! Happy Birthday!!!! Welcome to the 40's! I am more fit now than I have been my entire life. We can enjoy our fourties now!!!

Stacie: Aquaboxing sounds awesome! I would love that! Good job getting it all done!

Connie, Tracey, Big Vic, and Bill! How's it going?????

Wagon Tip of the Day: Have a plan. Plan your meals for the week if you can. Leaving things to chance, leads you to unhealthy 'easy' meals. I have been there and have done that!!!! I started planning a menu for the week to save money, but it really helps planning a healthy meal plan ahead of time. I much more likely to steam some fresh veggies, if I have bought them ahead of time!!!! With grocery shopping being so expensive, I am diligient in making sure I use what I buy!

Beth

 

[amykab]

Morning everyone! I got in 2 miles last night 28 minutes, outside. Since we had a T-storm it "cooled" off to 74 degrees. It looks like we'll be settling into our normal Florida summertime rain pattern over the next week or so. It was still humid, though. The sun didn't have time to come back out and sauna things up again so I took advantage. I wasn't feeling all that great which is why I decided to just walk mostly and put off C25K until today. I actually felt much better after I did the 2 miles. I also got in about 80 oz of water yesterday too!

I can't do morning workouts. I can't get the motivation! Leaving it to evenings is risky because you never know what will happen during the day that will bump your workout for that day.

I think I am about ready to officially sign up for TOT 13k. I need an interim goal between now and the 1/2.

Maria I graduated UNH in '99. I can't believe it will be 10 years next year! I feel old!

Stacie Keep us posted on how your C25K is going. I am in the midst of repeating it right now.

Everyone else have a great day!

 

[princessrunner]

Yay, AmyKab is coming to ToT!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[postesf]

Yeah...I like to match and try to be cute and all, but WISH Green trumps cuteness! lol!!! I'm afraid I might melt. I swear...That how I got so short! I can't get wet in the rain...I might melt!

Great job getting in your workout Amy!

Beth...Good tip! Planning is key!!!

Oh...Did I mention that I found out last night that Matt's Mom AND Dad both decided to sign up the 5K this Saturday too! I can't believe it. His mom has chronic pain and is in bed most of the time. My SIL said that she mentioned she can do 3 miles in 45 min on the TM...so we'll see. I hope she manages ok! I think it's great they decided to sign up, but I just worry for her.

I'm off to pick up everyone's packet tonight (I hope). I had e-mailed them and they said if I had the names, I could pick up the packets, but at the time I was only asking to pick up my SILs, not Matt's parents too.

Yes...I am just a bit chatty today...Sorry.

 

[amykab]

Good Morning Everyone!

Nothing much to report from me, except I did good with my hydration yesterday. Back to my regularly scheduled C25K tonight.

Can anyone recommend some good DVD's for pilates, stretching, whatever? I want at least 2 that I can rotate through on my off running/walking days.

Stacie Your outfit for RFTC sounds great! I totally love the pink/green combo. in fact, DD's room is painted bright pink and bright celery green (top green, bottom pink, split by a chair rail).

My TOT registration is on hold. DH got called for an interview in CO, so on the off chance that the planets will align and EVERYTHING necessary to make this move possible will occur, I've put it off. I don't think we'd be able to make trips back for both that and the half in January. We'll have to see what happens.

Have a good day Lean Meaners!

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning Meaners.......we seemed to have missed several of you'all yesterday! I hope to see everyone post today, okay???? Missed Debra again....hope she didn't pack herself and ship off to places unknown!

Amy: Sorry to hear that ToT may be out....

Stacie: In the heat, no one will notice who matches and who doesn't!!! Who cares anyway! Getting out there and getting the miles in is what counts! Good luck with packet pick-up! Hope that the MIL has trained somewhat......with the heat outside I would be worried too!

WWDave: How was your walk? I have been keeping up with my 'clean' house for several days, which is hard to do with the rug rats, but I am trying. Probably easier for you......but I don't know, are the dogs messy?

Maria: How's it going?

Wendy: I am glad that your broken ds seems to be on the mend. Hope you get to do the 5K with him!

Jeanne: Happy belated birthday! Hope the family time was nice!

Big Vic: How is the house remodel? Did it start yet?

To everyone else

Wagon Tip of the Day: For those who eat out........ask your server to pack up 1/2 of your main meal to take home. Serving portions when eating out are getting bigger and bigger. Instead of eating till it's gone, save 1/2 for an easy lunch the next day! If it's not on your plate, it's easier not to over indulge!!!!!

Beth

 

[Steffwalks]

Never, ever match. Co-ordinate! Much more attrative than matching. Matching is a really tough business when discussing Lime green. Pink and lime is....perfect!

Okay, I am up for air for a minute or two! I am sort of in taper, because of the 10K on Saturday. I call it sort of taper because it is forced and not planned! The last couple of weeks have been hard on this hermit!

Everybody take care, do well and remember that fitness is not a destination but a journey.....and weight is a condition that must be controlled, never actually cured.