Lean Meaners! I'm DISing from my new place, after waiting all day for the cable guy!
I'm pretty wiped after this weekend and yesterday, but wanted to post to you all tonight. Thanks so much for your well wishes and keeping me on the straight and narrow.
Wendy: I'm so glad you're back here regularly--you (and your pic) always make me smile.
with your DS's injury and the quest to keep him still. Your description of him wearing a "boot" was very evocative, and it made me smile despite the circumstances. I hope he's doing well and not in a lot of pain. I'm sorry about the RftC 5K, though. And I'm sorry you won't be doing ToT, as I'd like to meet you before the big January madness. But I love DL, and think your family/lifetime trip sounds great.
Lisa: That's a great tip about grocery-shopping as business. I tend to do that because our local Whole Foods is very crowded and I get claustrophobic easily. And if I don't stick with the plan, junk food ends up in my cart somehow.
We haven't made plans for ToT yet, and it's looking like DOOD and I will need to coordinate over the phone this month to get it done. But we're n and definitely looking forward to it. So many things to celebrate in October....
Great run, and it sounds like the 4:1 worked for you with time and distance. Are you and hammy in negotiations or is it a collaborative partnership? And if you could enlighten me, what makes you think you have a bone spur? How can you tell? My mother has them, and has tried to describe them, but I'm a little fuzzy on how they might feel. Good luck this weekend in the heat, with the softball and a LR. Wow.
Dave: 
for Erica and you walking. I can't wait to hear the good news about the Dr.'s appointment.
Beth: Too bad about the yard sale. All that time and organization, only to postpone it. I think it's great that the baked goods sold, though, and from what I know of your abilities that result is almost predictable.
As usual, your wagon tips comes at a time when I need it. I was drinking lots and lots of water this weekend and it still didn't keep me hydrated enough. And boy, beyond weight loss, you can just feel it when you don't drink enough water, can't you? Tired, cranky, achy. And good fats are on my goal for this month's healthy eating. I've had a long-term relationship with bad fats, but we're going through an amicable breakup.
Stacie: I'm sorry to hear your work is stressing you out today. I love a good PB&J sammy, as I think it's comfort food. I eat natural PB from my food co-op, but I used to buy Smucker's. And everyone I know thinks it's weird, but I love a PB and cheese sammy on WW bread. With an apple as a side. (I don't do it often, as that's a lot of fat in one meal, but man oh man, did I love it as a kid.)
Now that I'm catching up on your posts, big, big
headed your way. I think that what you're describing--a kind of malaise, maybe--might well be centered in how you feel physically. If you're having any kind of pain, it can contribute to your concerns about your overall health (and vice versa), your eating habits, work stress, mood, etc. I hope you give yourself permission to feel bad, rather than suppress it, and to make plans to address these issues. Given your family health history, should you go to a doctor to test/consult about Celiac? (Btw, I loved Beth's, Lisa's, and Maria's posts--so insightful. And Cindy's question, "If not now, when?" is a good one.)
Maria: You've heard my take on the every other day. I also think switching your runs would be a good way to add some fun to your training, by mixing it up. As for the sugar--isn't it AMAZING that everything has added sugar. High fructose corn syrup. And don't get me started on soybean oil.
Tracey: I'll need to find your 5K RR, but in the meantime, CONGRATULATIONS to you and your DSs! I didn't realize it was your first one. Say, would you like to come to my house and declutter for me. It's all in boxes, so you could be picky about things. Where are you going on vacation? Did I miss a post (probably).
Vic: Great PB recipe. I would have never thought to replace the peanut oil with flax oil. Yummy! This one goes in the repertoire! So, about the remodel...it sounds like it's going to be pretty extensive. Do you have a timetable?
Mike: Great clarification on breads and jam/jellies. That used to confuse me. Before I began making my bread, I ate artisan breads or--when shopping for name brands--Brownstone Natural Bread, which lists as its first ingredient cracked wheat. I'd also eat Ezekiel's occasionally, although it was harder to find. (How's that recipe coming, Lisa?)
And yes, you're a role model. Look at you, challenging yourself to do an IM, which involves (re)learning how to swim, biking in Chicago traffic
, running, and fueling. It amazes me at how you're accomplishing all of this, and on top of your work, too!
Short-term goals/long-term goals. Interesting. Yes, you need a yummy shake, just because.
I like to say that my desire for immediate gratification often undermines my plans. But I understand what you're saying--except for that sally boy reference. Explain, please!
Connie: It sounds as if DD's surgery went well?! And I hope the DGKs have a great time with their father and can stay worry-free, relatively.
Cindy: 
for the 1.4 pound weight loss. You're so right about building momentum. And I think your June goal is going to help with that! After my books, I was stunned to find out how much kitchen stuff we had because we've always lived in places with tiny kitchens. (No remodels for us.) But I keep getting more gadgets! You must like to cook or bake, too! What kind of crafts do you do?
Jeanne: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about two broken cars. And the added time and expense. That's enough to frazzle anyone. (In our household, we refer to the stress level in terms of insulation--as in, "How's your insulation holding up?" I wouldn't have any left if I'd been in your situation.) Have you heard from the CA contingency? Are they doing okay? I'm sure they'll love coming home to your food. And after all of this, I have no doubts you'll be back to exercising, and looking forward to the physical exertion instead of the mental and emotional stress you've been under.
Amykab: Woo Hoo on C25K and your 3 miles. It sounds like you're making good short- and long-term plans that build on one another (unlike me and Mike). I like how you're pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, but not doing so in a dangerous (>10% rule) way. How is your cute DD, btw?
Anyone: Have you/do you use agave? I'm thinking of adding it to my pantry.
As for me: The move-in is now 90% complete. I have another carload of misc. things (like plants) and cleaning supplies. I need to get our bikes over to the new place, which means leaving my car and biking to the new place/running back. I'll be channeling Lisa when I do so, even if I suspect I'll be walking more than running. I'm a bit tired after this weekend, but want to push through to closure with my soon-to-be former landlord. And I have to clean the old place, which is a boo-hiss moment for me. I'd rather be unpacking here. I'll be renting a carpet steam cleaner as my precious cats decided to urinate in one corner of the old apartment to protest the upheaval to their nap times. Does anyone have any pet-stain removal suggestions?
I love everyone's goals for June, and I want to add one specific one that I hope will support my June WO and eating schedule, and one that is tailored to the specific challenges I have this month. As flippant as I may sometimes sound about DOOD's absence, I do have a hard time adjusting to sleeping alone. (Awwww.) I tend to adopt erratic sleeping patterns. So I'd like to focus on getting 6-8 hours of sleep every night. I know it sounds silly, but getting enough sleep is essential to meeting my health goals.
That said, I'm already up too late tonight. So if I want to meet this goal, I need to sign off tonight. I should be back tomorrow, when I try to catch up on all the weekly thread shenanigans! But, geez, it's good to be back!
Messy drawers were a trigger for me to eat....I know it sounds strange.....I think sometimes you just need to find the underlying problem. 
everyone was out except me so I checked in for a couple hours and then worked from home for the rest of the day. 
Another Wednesday, over the hump day! For me, the end of my work week ((((at least the work that actually pays me!))))) The rest of the week will be my normal errands and a full-out house cleaning. My dsis watches my kids over the summer, and she is a neat freak. If she sees my house right now, she will have a coronary! It is really bad!!!! 
We call this time of year's cleaning the "Sue clean". It will even include deep cleaning of the carpet and couch. UGH! I hate the sue clean!
I know if I don't have some dessert in front of me, I'll succumb to the treats. 
Hope she's feeling better soon.
to you all for helping me through one of my toughest times of the day. 
I hope everyone has a nice, dog attack free, super awesome day!!!
anyone out there???? 
I guess I should not post at night!
I have a bad attitude, I know, but I don't see the one particular part of it changing. I'll just have to deal.
