Between the BLs (Biggest Loser) Summer Challenge 2010 Part 1

[tigger813]

Fell off the wagon a bit tonight. Was having dinner when I got an IM from another Diser about going to a cinema/pub to see TS3 with her and her kids. I had a molten chocolate cake with some mint chip ice cream and a few handfuls of popcorn. We also discovered that we had worked in the same town at the same time and know some of the same people outside of the DisWorld!! I actually remembered her when she started working in the town! It really is a small world!!!!

I'll be getting lots of workout time in tomorrow morning and during the day if I don't have any clients (so far, none). I'm also planning on cleaning up DD2s bedroom in the morning. DD1 will straighten up hers when she gets up in the morning before camp. If she wants to go to a pool party after camp tomorrow then she has to do it in the morning. Of course, she's complaining about a tummy ache, probably from the sundae and root beer float she had at the movies. Hoping she doesn't get sick!

The movie got me at the same point this time! I had to hold back my sobs. I don't think they could've done anything better with this movie! It was perfect in my eyes!

Will probably try and sleep in a bit tomorrow and do all of my walking inside. I will also drink all of my water. I didn't get it all in today. I even had to stop on the way to the movies to use the restroom since I had chugged 2 big jugs of water before we left! It was a great night so I'm not disappointed at all! It was relaxing which was what I needed tonight!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

Maria

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: My most cherished souvenirs are my photos that we take and the photopass photographers take. Having to fly we don't want anything breakable. We also buy a bunch of pins.

We are all planning on getting Mickey Ears on this next trip! I also want some more earrings and maybe a ring. My mom gave me money for my b'day and I'm trying to decide whether to buy something at Disney or something prior to the trip.

Kind of slept in. DD1 woke me up at 3:30 when she couldn't sleep so she came out and watched tv the rest of the night. DD2 came in at 6:50 as she wet the bed again.

Time to head downstairs and get on my workouts. Knees feeling ok this morning so I'll still take it easy!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I know how you feel. We get to see ds2 more often than you see your son but everytime I see him and he leaves I get a little weepy too. I'm even weepy today because he suggested we get together for lunch this weekend. We are meeting Sat afternoon halfway between school and home.

Hope you have a fabulous visit.

Ok time for me to vent. Thanks for anyone who wants to listen.

I have had a horrible few days of eating. Im not sleeping great at night. My last two runs sunday and tonight have been slow and torturous. I think I am still contributing it to the hot and humid weather. Although the temp and humidity is dropping its still hot as heck. I feel the steam just pouring off of me as I run. Im sure not eating great and not sleeping well is contributing too. I am getting discouraged and feel like I never will make it further than 5 miles. Im sure all of the above has to do with TOM starting today and the PMS for the past week leading up to it. Ok Im done. I got it off my chest and now I am moving on.

I feel your pain. Running in this heat is just not fun. Think about how fast you're going to be when it finally cools off.

QOTD: You know, I've never really thought about who my favorite villian is. But, since you asked, I'm going to go with Cruella. I don't know if I've ever made it through 101 Dalamations because she bugs me so much. Now, IRL, my biggest villian is a tie between my mother (didn't I say that she is my biggest support not too long ago ) and myself (and my binge eating). Lately, my mom has been nagging on me about how "fat" I am and how horribly I look in general, and in such and such outfit. There are days where she doesn't want to go out in public with me because I don't look good enough in her opinion. Ok, I'm going to try to stop venting now.

I'm hoping that I'll sleep well tonight and will feel like exercising in the morning. My goal is 30 minutes. I'm going to spend the next 30 minutes or so reading about the South Beach Diet and then I'm off to bed.

Thanks again everyone! The support here is amazing!

Have a great night and a wonderful, OP day tomorrow!

CC

I'm sorry CC. I'm kind of going through something with DS right now where I feel like I'm saying the wrong things all the time. Moms should not make us feel so sad, and I don't want to be a Mom who makes my kid feel bad about himself. Thanks for sharing.

QOTD....Fav villan has to be the wicked queen from Snow White! I loved her when I saw her at DisneyWorld. My husband was chatting with her and trying to get her to break character but she was as cold as ice.....it was great!
My dad isn't too great, we believe he had a small stroke, his words are coming out jumbled. It's hard because he is a guy who always has a lot to say and can do anything and everything. If you pray I ask that you will pray for a quick and easy recovery from this. Thanks so much.
I did get a run in both today and yesterday. This week has been a better week for eating and exercise I hope Friday will prove that a little more persistance makes a difference. I will let you know. It sooo hard when the scale stops budging!
Have a great night everyone.

Hope your Dad has a quick recovery.

The movie got me at the same point this time! I had to hold back my sobs. I don't think they could've done anything better with this movie! It was perfect in my eyes!

Will probably try and sleep in a bit tomorrow and do all of my walking inside. I will also drink all of my water. I didn't get it all in today. I even had to stop on the way to the movies to use the restroom since I had chugged 2 big jugs of water before we left! It was a great night so I'm not disappointed at all! It was relaxing which was what I needed tonight!

I agree. I loved that movie, even thought I cried through almost the whole thing.

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

Maria

Probably the pictures we drew at Disney Quest. They are framed and hanging in our finished basement.

Big whine ahead--feel free to skip.

Well, I did 5.28 on the elliptical this morning and I'm getting ready to leave for work in a few. I'm glad I posted the list about all the positive changes over the past year, because last night blew chunks and I need to remind myself of good things! We drove through 3 major t-storms going to get Ds. His plane was late. Then he got off the plane and we didn't recognize him. He completely shaved his head (his hair is about an 1/8 of an inch long and grew a beard, and got a lot of amusement out of the fact that we didn't recognize him when he got off the plane. I hate surprises, and for some reason it just pushed me over the edge yesterday. I know it's his hair, and really I don't care, but I just feel like we are so extraneous, and unneccesary. And I guess we are. Oh, and I can't start crying again or I won't be able to go to work. So the drive home was not fun. He told us he really doesn't want or need us to come for move-in and then he told us he left his car full of stuff parked at their apartment. Crammed full. We asked him over and over not to do this. If it gets broken into and all his stuff stolen I am not replacing stuff. This is going to be one life lesson I'm making him learn the hard way. I really do realize that all of this is really trivial, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why it's upsetting me so much. I just feel used and put out to pasture. Unneeded.

Then to top it off, I ate horribly--doritos and ice cream for dinner and a beer. Despite all that, I think I probably did not get enough calories yesterday. It's going to be a very long two weeks. The good news is tonight is $beer night at the stadium and I am really looking forward to it! Ok off to work. Have a good day!

 

[jenanderson]

Good Morning Everyone! It is only 8:00 here and it is already hot and sticky. I missed getting up early to go out and run and now I am just sitting here feeling yucky.

I have had a horrible few days of eating. Im not sleeping great at night. My last two runs sunday and tonight have been slow and torturous. I think I am still contributing it to the hot and humid weather.

Hopefully it will start cooling down so that we can all get out there and run again without feeling so horrible. I hope that you have a great run again soon.

Way to go on maintaining on vacation!! That's awesome, welcome back. We missed you! AND THANK YOU FOR MY COW PRIZE! TOTALLY ROCKED!

Bree, I was a total couch potato with NO physical activity when I started. I cried when the first day was over. I will be honest with you, I loved it when it was over, and felt so proud of myself, but a lot of the days were hard. Don't let that discourage you.

Taryn - Glad that you got your COW prize. I just ordered a bunch of new things and can't wait to get them so we have prizes for the end of the challenge.

Bree - If you had read my posts from the winter/spring challenge, you would have read how hard it was for me to get going with the C25K. I loved everything about it and was dedicated to it but...it was so hard! I would cry while I was trying to run and I would cry when my iPod beeped because it was time to run and I swore I just could not do it. It was so challenging for me but I just kept doing and like everyone else...I loved it when I finished each and every day! I felt so amazed with myself and what I could do. I am still amazed that in January the thought of running a mile was enough to bring me to tears and now in July, I love when I can get out and run 9 miles in one day!

Now, IRL, my biggest villian is a tie between my mother (didn't I say that she is my biggest support not too long ago ) and myself (and my binge eating). Lately, my mom has been nagging on me about how "fat" I am and how horribly I look in general, and in such and such outfit. There are days where she doesn't want to go out in public with me because I don't look good enough in her opinion. Ok, I'm going to try to stop venting now.

CC - I am so sorry to hear your mom has been giving you a hard time. I hope that she is able to turn it around and be your support again real soon. Just remember that you are working so hard and you are doing so great here. You can do this even if you have to deal with the occasional "villain".

My dad isn't too great, we believe he had a small stroke, his words are coming out jumbled. It's hard because he is a guy who always has a lot to say and can do anything and everything. If you pray I ask that you will pray for a quick and easy recovery from this.

Hugs to you. We will be thinking and praying for your dad.

It was a great night so I'm not disappointed at all! It was relaxing which was what I needed tonight!

Glad you had such a relaxing evening. You are always on the go and doing what you need to with your healthy living and I bet it was night to take a night off.

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

I think my most treasured souvenir is my Disney charm necklace. I wear it all the time - especially when I run. Everyone teases me about it (because it is so big and heavy looking) but it makes me feel like I can do anything I dream of.

We usually go for a lot of the cheaper and smaller souvenirs - I love the resort pens, antennae toppers, magnets for the car, coffee mugs, earrings, mickey head shaped pens, etc.

When I go back the next time, I want to get some more earrings and a 2nd charm necklace.

Well, I did 5.28 on the elliptical this morning and I'm getting ready to leave for work in a few. I'm glad I posted the list about all the positive changes over the past year, because last night blew chunks and I need to remind myself of good things! We drove through 3 major t-storms going to get Ds. His plane was late. Then he got off the plane and we didn't recognize him. He completely shaved his head (his hair is about an 1/8 of an inch long and grew a beard, and got a lot of amusement out of the fact that we didn't recognize him when he got off the plane. I hate surprises, and for some reason it just pushed me over the edge yesterday. I know it's his hair, and really I don't care, but I just feel like we are so extraneous, and unneccesary. And I guess we are. Oh, and I can't start crying again or I won't be able to go to work. So the drive home was not fun. He told us he really doesn't want or need us to come for move-in and then he told us he left his car full of stuff parked at their apartment. Crammed full. We asked him over and over not to do this. If it gets broken into and all his stuff stolen I am not replacing stuff. This is going to be one life lesson I'm making him learn the hard way. I really do realize that all of this is really trivial, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why it's upsetting me so much. I just feel used and put out to pasture. Unneeded.

Then to top it off, I ate horribly--doritos and ice cream for dinner and a beer. Despite all that, I think I probably did not get enough calories yesterday. It's going to be a very long two weeks. The good news is tonight is $beer night at the stadium and I am really looking forward to it! Ok off to work. Have a good day!

Rose - Hugs to you too! Sounds like DS is not making it easy for you right now with the choices he is making as he learns to spread his wings. I think that it must be so hard for parents to watch when their children make decisions that they know are not the best choices. I am hoping that his visit goes better for you and that you can enjoy your time together. He totally needs you...he just might not really get that right now.

Well, I had a HORRIBLE day yesterday! I did a bunch of unpacking from the trip and ate a lot of the junky left overs. I did not exercise at all. I continue to be the biggest obstacle to overcome for myself. I really don't understand how I can want to to lose 10 pounds so badly yet not follow through on what I know needs to be done.

I have to get running...literally so I best sign off for now. It is already so hot outside and I want to get 3 miles done. I know it is going to be a challenge with the heat but no excuses this morning.

Later,
Jen

 

[JOANNEL]

Good morning all, a quick fly by. we are home from our trip to canada. It was very nice and the ride up from Boston was beautiful. Not so good on the exercise or eating front. I am off today to San Antonio to see my youngest. So next week I will be back on track!!!

 

[donac]

Good morning everyone. I had a post already but my internet stopped again.

It is raining here this morning I love having a rainy day during the summer. You can't do any yard work. I wish dh was home because I would suggest that we go to a water park. There is nothing better than a water park in the rain. It keeps the crowds down.

pinkle Hope your dad is better soon. My dad had a mini stroke 20 years ago and has been doing great even at 85

Taryn That is awful about that family. What a horrible thing to happen.

Rose We have ds1 still living at home. He complains about his job and his commute and it really bothers me. I know I shouldn't but it does. Stay strong.

QOTD really hit home this morning. I noticed that it is 1 week until my 32nd anniv. Dh is due home that day. My favorite souvenir are the Christmas ornaments we buy. The first one we got was on our honeymoon in DL. We usuallly get one on each trip. We didn't last year but we have gotten a number of them over the years.

I had a great time last night. Met up with some women and we sat on the beach and talked for over 3 hours. We had pizza and brownies. I only had 1 brownie and the pizza was dinner last night. I did skip my usual soda with pizza and didn't have any beer or wine the other moms offered. It was fun to gossip about the current events of the local high school's theater group. All our kids have been involved and we have all worked on costumes together. The big discussion was about the director not coming back next year. Most of us are happy about that but we are worried about the guy we worked with. we would really like to see him come back.

Pampering Day Today is the last day of pampering. The COW starts back tomorrow. Write a note to yourself telling you how far you have come on this journey. Rose did a great job with this the other day.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[Connie96]

My last two runs sunday and tonight have been slow and torturous. I think I am still contributing it to the hot and humid weather. Although the temp and humidity is dropping its still hot as heck. I feel the steam just pouring off of me as I run. Im sure not eating great and not sleeping well is contributing too.

I have had those runs that are pure torture as well. At one point, I skipped two weeks of runs because I had one run that was so bad that I just wouldn't walk out the door. I was angry at myself the whole time. I think this was the point where DH offered me a reward for reaching my goal weight and that was what finally got me back on the road. This is also the time that I adjusted my schedule so that the heat wouldn't kill me.

Slow down if you need to, but don't let anything stop you. If you can adjust your schedule to run at a cooler time of day, it might help get you thru the summer.

Congrats to all the losers and maintainers this week. A special great big shot out to connie! Way to go girl!

Thanks, Lindsay. Seeing my name in the #1 slot was quite a trip.

One of the gymnastics moms requested prayer for a man in their church. His wife died this morning during a c-section delivering their baby girl.

This is just heartbreaking. I can't even try to imagine such a loss. This family is certainly in my prayers.

Thanks Taryn and Connie! I'm quite sick to my stomach. If that doesn't prevent me froom bingeing, I don't know what will. I'm ready for bed now.

Congrats Connie on being the Biggest Loser! You are proof of the power of putting things in writing. Congrats to all the other biggest losers this past week as well!

Thanks, CC!! I hope you're feeling better this morning.

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

Well, I'm sure it's no surprise to anyone that my fave WDW souvenir is my Mickey watch. I'm not sure what I might get next time, but I'm guessing that my new favorite will be the photos and memories of DD's first WDW visit.

We drove through 3 major t-storms going to get Ds. His plane was late. Then he got off the plane and we didn't recognize him. He completely shaved his head (his hair is about an 1/8 of an inch long and grew a beard, and got a lot of amusement out of the fact that we didn't recognize him when he got off the plane. I hate surprises, and for some reason it just pushed me over the edge yesterday. I know it's his hair, and really I don't care, but I just feel like we are so extraneous, and unneccesary. And I guess we are. Oh, and I can't start crying again or I won't be able to go to work. So the drive home was not fun. He told us he really doesn't want or need us to come for move-in and then he told us he left his car full of stuff parked at their apartment. Crammed full. We asked him over and over not to do this. If it gets broken into and all his stuff stolen I am not replacing stuff. This is going to be one life lesson I'm making him learn the hard way. I really do realize that all of this is really trivial, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why it's upsetting me so much. I just feel used and put out to pasture. Unneeded.

Rose, that sounds like one rough evening. I'm sure your DS is just testing the waters of independence. He's not the only one to make nutty decisions just to prove that he can. I remember being young and... reason-impairedrolleyes1) for a while at that age. I haven't been thru this stage of parenthood yet, but I remember living this stage of young adulthood. Try not to take it too personally - I'm sure he's just taking the well-traveled, though illogical, path to becoming the independent young man that you wanted him to be. I hope that you and Mike and DS enjoy the visit very much.


I also wanted to tell y'all that I attempted the 3rd level of 30-Day Shred last night. I kinda limped thru it just getting my bearings, but I did it. I really need to work on pushing myself, though. It's almost like I'm afraid to work too hard and rest too frequently when I really should push it to get the best benefit.

My planned workout schedule is this:
Friday = Shred Level 1
Saturday = Yoga for Runners video (haven't tried it yet, but previewed it the other night while pedaling the bike)
Sunday = Run (run 4 mins, walk 1 min, 12 times)
Monday = Shred Level 2
Tuesday = Run (run 4 mins, walk 1 min, 12 times)
Wednesday = Shred Level 3
Thursday = Run (run 4 mins, walk 1 min, 9 times + speed work)

I'm going to try to stick to that for the next two or three weeks while I'm reading "Ready, Set, Go - Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults". I ordered it on Amazon yesterday and should have it the first part of next week. Once I've read that, I'll decide if I want to incorporate anything new into my workout schedule.

Oh, I'm also considering doing a 5K race on Saturday, 8/7, but I haven't signed up yet. Gotta run it by DH to make sure it won't conflict with any other plans.

Have a great day, ladies!! (And gentlemen, if you're lurking there.) :

 

[tigger813]

Relief! I didn't ruin my loss last night! I've done 6 miles of WATP so far today and planning on 4 more! I've lost 3.8 so far this week! Yeah I'm a loser again and if today stays on track I may get my 45 pound clippie back tomorrow!

I've had my strawberry smoothie so far and about to have a WW meal. I also have my bottle of CL Lemonade ready to drink. Just finished cleaning DD2s room and getting my house back in shape. I need to work on the dining room after I eat and then I'll get in my other 4 miles! DD2 and I have to run to KMart for more school supplies that are on sale this week. Then we are going to go to DD1s BFF's house and go swimming as long as it doesn't rain anymore today.

Not sure what we'll have for supper tonight. We have a variety of things in the freezer and fridge we can eat. All I do know is that tomorrow is Chinese food and cheesecake!

Time to eat!

 

[jbm02]

Yesterday was pretty crazy around our house so I'm just catching up now on all the posts...

Welcome back, Jen!! I loved following your pictures. You all look like you were having a blast. The kids will remember this trip forever! ...and, I have to tell you - there was a picture that I pointed out to Kevin and said "boy, Emily is getting tall" and Kevin looked at it, then looked at me and said "um, Mom, I think that is actually Mrs. Anderson!!!". You look fantastic!!

Pinkle, I hope that your dad is progressing better. Thinking of you...

Connie, Congrats on being the biggest loser and to everyone who made the list. Someday, I swear, I'm gonna join you there!!

Taryn, I was so sorry to read the post about the family from your church. What a tragic loss. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

As for villains....

QOTD: My biggest villains are myself and DH. He, unfortunately, enjoys lots of unhealthy foods and doesn't always understand my lack of willpower.

Taryn

CQOTD: Now, IRL, my biggest villian is a tie between my mother (didn't I say that she is my biggest support not too long ago ) and myself (and my binge eating). Lately, my mom has been nagging on me about how "fat" I am and how horribly I look in general, and in such and such outfit. There are days where she doesn't want to go out in public with me because I don't look good enough in her opinion. Ok, I'm going to try to stop venting now.

CC

Unfortunately, my DH is similar. He loves wings, pizza, ice cream, etc etc - and the concept of portion control has never entered his mind. While I love him desperately, he just doesn't "get it" with how hard I struggle in making good choices food-wise. (and, to be fair, he has totally given up smoking and drinking so, in his view, food is the only old comfort thing he has left to really enjoy...) I continue to try and buy healthy foods for the house and hope that it will eventually worm its way into his "likes"...

CC, our moms might be related. ' nuff said.
and Yup, I am my worst enemy. It's a work in progress.

QOTD....Fav villan has to be the wicked queen from Snow White! I loved her when I saw her at DisneyWorld. My husband was chatting with her and trying to get her to break character but she was as cold as ice.....it was great!

Mine is Randall from Monsters Inc. Mainly because my favorite trainer/instructor at the Y reminds me of him!! She is small and dark and kind of slinks around silently til just at the moment when you decide to cheat in a class on a push up or burpie - she is suddenly right beside you hissing "what do you think you are doing??!!"

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

Maria

We bring an ornament home from every trip to WDW or DCL. I always make sure to date them too. While memories can fade over time, just looking at the ornament brings them rushing back!!

I'm getting a little freaked out about the half marathon I am scheduled to run in October. I've been really struggling with my long runs (just up to 6 miles so far) and if I am having so much trouble now, what will I be like when I hit 13??! I was trying to follow a plan but it got de-railed a little when a friend asked me to run with her for stress relief after the sudden and unexpected loss of her brother. Of course I said yes but it threw my schedule out of whack since she does not run as fast or as long as I had been doing. Now my pace is much slower and I am not advancing as quickly as I think I need to. She is visiting family in Italy for a month so I am trying to catch up on what I lost. But my dream of a sub 2:20 half is quickly fading...

I have to get back to work rolleyes1). Have a great afternoon everyone!!

 

[tigger813]

10 miles for the day now complete! Need to drink some more water, get cleaned up and head out with DD2 to do some errands before going swimming this afternoon! I may actually go in the water today!

Hope everyone is having a super day!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Eating wise, the next two weeks will be a challenge. I know we'll have stuff in the house that we don't normally have and I know we'll eat out more. I am just going to do the best I can, and enjoy this visit.
What a differnence a year makes. I was pretty close to a basket case this time last year--before he went away to college. Here's what has changed in a year:
1. Went from SAHM to working girl.
2. Went from couch potato to a runner
3. Went from junk food eating caffeine a holic, terrible eater to full vegetarian, no soda, no artificial sweeteners, pretty healthy over all eater
4. Lost 36.8 pounds and went from hating to have my picture taken to really not minding too much.
5. Went from the biggest worrier on the planet, to just worry a little too much on occasion. And I must say not worrying so much is kind of nice. I credit this to the exercise and the no caffeine.
6. Made a bunch of really nice new friends along the way.

Rose, that is quite a list of accomplishments! You should be so proud!

I know how you feel. We get to see ds2 more often than you see your son but everytime I see him and he leaves I get a little weepy too. I'm even weepy today because he suggested we get together for lunch this weekend. We are meeting Sat afternoon halfway between school and home.

Ok, you guys are making me remember how sad it was to leave my own parents when I was in college during the Stone Age -- it is wrenching to make that break, I hope you both find comfort in the fact that you have done a good job, and independent children are the result! But you're still allowed to miss them

Well, I told you guys I'd give you an update so here I am. The C25K doesn't look too terribly bad (unless I'm delusional about my physical capabilities?)... I'm going to get a few apps this evening to play with and start it on Monday, or maybe sooner if I get a chance, I'm pretty excited! I decided to hold off on signing up for the race until I find out whether I collapse after the first workout though !

I'm so glad you are excited! I didn't do C25K, only because I didn't know it existed when I started moving. It seems to be very popular and people really love it!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I was actually thinking yesterday about posting everytime I feel the need/urge to binge. I feel guilty doing that, but I also don't expect anyone to respond. I think stopping to take the time to post will divert my thinking to something more appropriate than bingeing.

I personally find posting instead of eating to be a great strategy I use it all the time. I read threads I would never normally see, I seek out info I don't really need yet -- the point is if I'm at the computer it's really hard to be eating, too!

I know what you mean about feeling guilty about posting repetitive "bad" behavior too often. I feel the same way. And sometimes I really do put it out there just for me - and there are times I actually hope that no one will comment. But, whether anyone comments or not, it really can be cathartic just to get it out there. And the distraction alone is sometimes all you really need to get your head in a new place. I wish you lots of success with whichever approach you choose to pursue

Yep, sometimes just seeing it in writing is enough to get you going the way you want to. I think this is a "safe place" to post about something going wrong -- but please don't ever put yourself down. I have a real problem with people doing that -- at the end of a hard day, you are still a wonderful, valuable person doing the best you can, and I really hope everyone realizes that

Ok time for me to vent. Thanks for anyone who wants to listen.

I have had a horrible few days of eating. Im not sleeping great at night. My last two runs sunday and tonight have been slow and torturous. I think I am still contributing it to the hot and humid weather. Although the temp and humidity is dropping its still hot as heck. I feel the steam just pouring off of me as I run. Im sure not eating great and not sleeping well is contributing too. I am getting discouraged and feel like I never will make it further than 5 miles. Im sure all of the above has to do with TOM starting today and the PMS for the past week leading up to it. Ok Im done. I got it off my chest and now I am moving on.

QOTD- I dont really have a favorite villian I only like the good guys. I did get excited to see captain hook on our last disney trip if that counts. As far as a villian in my weight loss success I can only blame fast food chains. If they werent there I wouldnt eat it right?

It is so hard to run in the heat...that's why I haven't been Sometimes a vent is definitely the way to go. Ah, you are a glass half full person! Fast food chains are insidious, aren't they? Everything looks and smells so good, and it's so quick, easy and cheap...

I got in 3 miles today though and happy to be back on track. I was soooo sleepy today even though I got 9 hours of sleep. I did wake up a few times. I was taking a melatonin to try to get back on a normal sleep cycle and it gives me strange "Heroes" or more like "Villains" dreams(a common side effect I hear) and they woke me up about 4 times. Oddly enough I was still on the same themes when I got back to sleep yet I know at least one of those I was up enough to walk to the bathroom one of them.

Interesting dreams! I hope you were able to vanquish the villains!

Just had a semi bad dinner, but I'm okay on calories. Good think I had been good all day. The kids went to a movie - Sorcerer's Apprentice - at the end of gym camp and were late getting back, so I was late getting home, and STARVING!

One of the gymnastics moms requested prayer for a man in their church. His wife died this morning during a c-section delivering their baby girl. Send them PPD - it broke my heart!

Getting too hungry is one of my downfalls. That's why I plan morning and afternoon snacks -- I don't always get to eat them when I intend to, but having them helps me know I'm going to be able to eat eventually.

I am so sorry about that poor family. That is something no family should ever have to face.

QOTD: You know, I've never really thought about who my favorite villian is. But, since you asked, I'm going to go with Cruella. I don't know if I've ever made it through 101 Dalamations because she bugs me so much. Now, IRL, my biggest villian is a tie between my mother (didn't I say that she is my biggest support not too long ago ) and myself (and my binge eating). Lately, my mom has been nagging on me about how "fat" I am and how horribly I look in general, and in such and such outfit. There are days where she doesn't want to go out in public with me because I don't look good enough in her opinion. Ok, I'm going to try to stop venting now.

Now I'm singing that "Cruella De Ville" song in my head... I don't know what to say to you about your mom, I really hope she will start to be supportive again

Oh and my weight loss villain is Doritos. I just can't buy them often because I will eat way to many. Obviously my favorite fictional villain is "Sylar" on Heroes. Enough so I dreamed of him. Funny thing is I haven't even watched an episode in weeks just out of no where. I'm mourning the loss of Heroes if you can't tell.

No more weekly Zachary Quinto is indeed a tragedy I too try to stay away from the Doritos -- although for me it's more Cheetos...so glad ds now has braces and we no longer buy the crunchy kind!

QOTD....Fav villan has to be the wicked queen from Snow White! I loved her when I saw her at DisneyWorld. My husband was chatting with her and trying to get her to break character but she was as cold as ice.....it was great!

She scared the bejeezus out of ds when he was 4, because she was so cold Now that's a cool villain!

Fell off the wagon a bit tonight. Was having dinner when I got an IM from another Diser about going to a cinema/pub to see TS3 with her and her kids. I had a molten chocolate cake with some mint chip ice cream and a few handfuls of popcorn. We also discovered that we had worked in the same town at the same time and know some of the same people outside of the DisWorld!! I actually remembered her when she started working in the town! It really is a small world!!!!

Well, that sounds like fun!

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

Like many of you, I collect Disney Christmas ornaments. My favorite princess is Belle, so I always get a new one of her. My favorite right now is last year's, which was a molded Belle from the waist up on a transparent gold bell. I'm sure there will be a new one the next time we visit!

QOTD: My most cherished souvenirs are my photos that we take and the photopass photographers take. Having to fly we don't want anything breakable. We also buy a bunch of pins.

We are all planning on getting Mickey Ears on this next trip! I also want some more earrings and maybe a ring. My mom gave me money for my b'day and I'm trying to decide whether to buy something at Disney or something prior to the trip.

If I would ever print our photos, I could probably say that It sounds like you do alot with them and use them to remember your trips. I love the family Mickey Ears, that will be a special memory for all of you!

I'm kind of going through something with DS right now where I feel like I'm saying the wrong things all the time. Moms should not make us feel so sad, and I don't want to be a Mom who makes my kid feel bad about himself.

Being a mom is tough, and unfortunately it's not easier as the move into adulthood, just different. Try to think of it in phases. You are moving into a new one now, where you'll draw on different skills to parent. It's not easier than following a 2 yr. old around, but it is different! He does still need you, he's just trying to find his way and establish a separate identity for himself. He will come back, and he will be so grateful for the mom you have been. I know that may seem a long way off right now, but it is coming...or at least that's what my friends who have been through this tell me. You will find your way into a new relationship together, but it may take time, and there may be some false starts. And unfortunately, he may have to learn some tough lessons (I would also have gone a little nuts at the packed car!). But you will be there for him with support as he does, and that safety net (which he may not want to acknowledge, but he knows is there), is what allows him to feel like he can try to be more independent. He knows he can count on you to catch him if he falls. You've got his back, and that is invaluable. You are a great mom!

I think my most treasured souvenir is my Disney charm necklace. I wear it all the time - especially when I run. Everyone teases me about it (because it is so big and heavy looking) but it makes me feel like I can do anything I dream of.

We usually go for a lot of the cheaper and smaller souvenirs - I love the resort pens, antennae toppers, magnets for the car, coffee mugs, earrings, mickey head shaped pens, etc.

When I go back the next time, I want to get some more earrings and a 2nd charm necklace.

Well, then your charm necklace is doing it's job! I like to have the magnets and postcards around my office. Helps keep the magic going when I'm so far away. I'm wearing gold Mickey filligree head earrings right now, and I had my morning tea in a WDW Donald Half marathon mug!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good morning all, a quick fly by. we are home from our trip to canada. It was very nice and the ride up from Boston was beautiful. Not so good on the exercise or eating front. I am off today to San Antonio to see my youngest. So next week I will be back on track!!!

Wow, you are quite the traveller! I hope you are enjoying all your trips and you will come back next week well-rested and feeling great!

It is raining here this morning I love having a rainy day during the summer. You can't do any yard work. I wish dh was home because I would suggest that we go to a water park. There is nothing better than a water park in the rain. It keeps the crowds down.

QOTD really hit home this morning. I noticed that it is 1 week until my 32nd anniv. Dh is due home that day. My favorite souvenir are the Christmas ornaments we buy. The first one we got was on our honeymoon in DL. We usuallly get one on each trip. We didn't last year but we have gotten a number of them over the years.

A water park sounds great, and I love going in the rain -- you're already wet, so why not go for it?! Collecting ornaments since your honeymoon? Wow, Dona, you must have a fabulous collection!

Well, I'm sure it's no surprise to anyone that my fave WDW souvenir is my Mickey watch. I'm not sure what I might get next time, but I'm guessing that my new favorite will be the photos and memories of DD's first WDW visit.

The first visit is priceless! You are going to love every minute with dd!

Relief! I didn't ruin my loss last night! I've done 6 miles of WATP so far today and planning on 4 more! I've lost 3.8 so far this week! Yeah I'm a loser again and if today stays on track I may get my 45 pound clippie back tomorrow!

You are doing great! Fantastic loss!

As for villains....Unfortunately, my DH is similar. He loves wings, pizza, ice cream, etc etc - and the concept of portion control has never entered his mind. While I love him desperately, he just doesn't "get it" with how hard I struggle in making good choices food-wise. (and, to be fair, he has totally given up smoking and drinking so, in his view, food is the only old comfort thing he has left to really enjoy...) I continue to try and buy healthy foods for the house and hope that it will eventually worm its way into his "likes"...

Mine is Randall from Monsters Inc. Mainly because my favorite trainer/instructor at the Y reminds me of him!! She is small and dark and kind of slinks around silently til just at the moment when you decide to cheat in a class on a push up or burpie - she is suddenly right beside you hissing "what do you think you are doing??!!"

We bring an ornament home from every trip to WDW or DCL. I always make sure to date them too. While memories can fade over time, just looking at the ornament brings them rushing back!!

My dh wouldn't know portion control if it bit him in the bum I love your villain, that is hysterical! It's a great idea to date the ornaments...now you always know what you purchased when!

10 miles for the day now complete! Need to drink some more water, get cleaned up and head out with DD2 to do some errands before going swimming this afternoon! I may actually go in the water today!

Sounds like you are all set and already had a great day!

Maria

 

[jenanderson]

Okay - Brain SPARK. Just decided I want to use Disney decor in my classroom this year. I have about a week to pull this together. No die cut machines. Wish I had a cricut and use the Mickey head... May beg paint sample Mickey Heads from Home Depot. Any wonderful ideas?

I've got some boxes from the Mickey's Surprise I had from the WDW florist last year, I could use those. Black, red, yellow. Thanks to 2 years of Deluxe dining, I have 8 Mickey Mugs, could use one or two for pencils. Black, red, yellow in the room.

Focusing on building vocabulary, so I am going to do a Magical Words wall, use a picture of the castle, and maybe Tink and wand to decorate that....

Gotta go dig through all the stuff I never throw away from trips. Gotta be something I could use.

Thought about a sign on the door that says "The Most Magical Place at SES". Could write their names on stars....

WOAH> Got really OT there. SORRY!!!

Almost forgot to respond to this....LOVE IT! I always decorate my classroom with WDW stuff and my students always know how crazy I am about Disney. This year it was great because several of my students went to WDW during the year and brought me back "treats" for the classroom. Having my classroom decorated with Disney makes me happy to go to work EVERY day!

I'm going to try to stick to that for the next two or three weeks while I'm reading "Ready, Set, Go - Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults". I ordered it on Amazon yesterday and should have it the first part of next week. Once I've read that, I'll decide if I want to incorporate anything new into my workout schedule.

The book sounds interesting. You will have to share what you learned as you are reading.

Relief! I didn't ruin my loss last night! I've done 6 miles of WATP so far today and planning on 4 more! I've lost 3.8 so far this week! Yeah I'm a loser again and if today stays on track I may get my 45 pound clippie back tomorrow!

Great job with the loss this week!

Welcome back, Jen!! I loved following your pictures. You all look like you were having a blast. The kids will remember this trip forever! ...and, I have to tell you - there was a picture that I pointed out to Kevin and said "boy, Emily is getting tall" and Kevin looked at it, then looked at me and said "um, Mom, I think that is actually Mrs. Anderson!!!". You look fantastic!!

We bring an ornament home from every trip to WDW or DCL. I always make sure to date them too. While memories can fade over time, just looking at the ornament brings them rushing back!!

I'm getting a little freaked out about the half marathon I am scheduled to run in October. I've been really struggling with my long runs (just up to 6 miles so far) and if I am having so much trouble now, what will I be like when I hit 13??!

Thanks for the compliment Jude but I can't believe you mixed me up with Emily! She is the one who always looks tall and lean...I am the one who if I stand right and suck in am starting to look lean!

I forgot about ornaments! We always get 3. We get one for the whole family and I also get one for DS and DD. I don't put theirs on the tree though. Their ornaments are packed away so that when they leave the house for a place of their own, they will have all the wonderful Disney ornaments. Both kids do take them out and look at them at the holidays though and talk about each trip.

Finally, you will be more then ready for your 1/2 marathon. You will do GREAT!

Well, then your charm necklace is doing it's job! I like to have the magnets and postcards around my office. Helps keep the magic going when I'm so far away. I'm wearing gold Mickey filligree head earrings right now, and I had my morning tea in a WDW Donald Half marathon mug!

Ahh, another person who gets the happiness of being surrounded by Disney things. I ONLY drink out of WDW mugs if I can help it!

I am having a pretty good day. Went running with DH this morning. We only did 3 miles but it was so sunny and so hot. Then we came home and immediately did yard work. I did the mowing and he did all the trim work. I had to go weigh in at WW (missed my meeting while I was on vacation) and I have lost 4.6 pounds since last Tuesday's meeting! I have a bunch of errands that I need to get done this afternoon so I had best sign off. I will be back on later to post our COW!

 

[brinalyn530]

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?
Like a lot of you, I get a Christmas ornament each time we go to Disney (actually each time we go on vacation) so those are probably my favorites. Each time I put up the tree I can remember our trips and it makes me happy . I also got my pick a pearl charm this past trip which I adore. There really isn’t anything that I can think of for next time right now, but it’s going to be a few years before we get back, so I’m sure something will come up between now and then!

I could walk forever if I didn’t get so bored! If I have something to listen to or a purpose (like going from store to store in WS at Epcot !) then it’s not so bad. I think that’s why the C25K doesn’t look too terrible (that is, it doesn’t look so terrible right now before I’ve started !). I really need a program that I can do on my ipod with audio cues of some kind because the area where I’ll be starting has a lot of traffic so I will need to keep my eyes on the cars – but thanks Connie for offering to share yours !

How horrible for that poor family – I will definitely say a prayer for them today.

I had a bunch of other things to reply to, but our internet went down in the storm and now I’ve forgotten everything and I don’t have time to re-read the thread right now, so I apologize if I missed anyone.

Have a wonderful evening everyone!

Bree

 

[Connie96]

I really need a program that I can do on my ipod with audio cues of some kind because the area where I’ll be starting has a lot of traffic so I will need to keep my eyes on the cars – but thanks Connie for offering to share yours

I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 that I set on interval training for run time/rest time. It beeps at me when it's time to switch from one to the other. I do my best not to look at it at all during my run and just keep moving. (Most sports watches will do that, but I like that the Garmin also tracks my distance, speed, etc.)

I can't wait to hear what you think of your program as you get into it. Keep in mind that even those of us to enjoy running mostly base that off of how good it felt to finish the last run. The actual running can be tough, but finishing the time or the distance you set out to finish will make you so proud you'll be looking forward to doing it again. Good luck!!

 

[flipflopmom]

My dad isn't too great, we believe he had a small stroke, his words are coming out jumbled. It's hard because he is a guy who always has a lot to say and can do anything and everything.

Still praying! That must be so terribly hard!

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

I CAN'T PICK JUST ONE!!! My first WDW souvenir was a castle snowglobe DH bought me on our honeymoon. It was my first trip to WDW and it was the terrible pink cake. I cried and cried, and he got me the snowglobe to make up for it. My pictures. My watch "from" Daddy, which I love, love, love, love, and my coffee mugs. I now have one for almost every day. I get something with the castle and a mug on each trip. I love souvenir shopping at WDW. I could go on and on and on and on......

. Oh, and I can't start crying again or I won't be able to go to work. I really do realize that all of this is really trivial, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why it's upsetting me so much. I just feel used and put out to pasture. Unneeded.
Then to top it off, I ate horribly--doritos and ice cream for dinner and a beer. Despite all that, I think I probably did not get enough calories yesterday. It's going to be a very long two weeks. The good news is tonight is $beer night at the stadium and I am really looking forward to it!

And I love your dinner last night. Talk about comfort food. I can see why you are upset, you've invested your life in this boy, now a man, and you are at ends. He needs you, he just doesn't want to just yet. Testing his wings. He'll fly back. Promise. Enjoy your time together.

I would cry while I was trying to run and I would cry when my iPod beeped because it was time to run and I swore I just could not do it. It was so challenging for me but I just kept doing and like everyone else...I loved it when I finished each and every day! I
Well, I had a HORRIBLE day yesterday! I did a bunch of unpacking from the trip and ate a lot of the junky left overs. I did not exercise at all. I continue to be the biggest obstacle to overcome for myself. I really don't understand how I can want to to lose 10 pounds so badly yet not follow through on what I know needs to be done.
Jen

I totally agree with each word!! We can do this! I promise. I think we're at a place where the weight is slower to come off, which isn't as motivating, we're more comfortable with how we look, and maybe even a little burned out on the whole process???

Good morning all, a quick fly by.

Thanks for stopping in! Have fun with your youngest!

QOTD really hit home this morning. I noticed that it is 1 week until my 32nd anniv. Dh is due home that day. My favorite souvenir are the Christmas ornaments we buy.

What a wonderful anniversary present. I forgot to tell you yesterday how much I enjoyed your picture of him! Glad you had fun last night! He'll be home soon!

I'm going to try to stick to that for the next two or three weeks while I'm reading "Ready, Set, Go - Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults". I ordered it on Amazon yesterday and should have it the first part of next week.

Was that the one from part of the article from yesterday? Please let me know if you like it once you've read it!

I'm getting a little freaked out about the half marathon I am scheduled to run in October. I've been really struggling with my long runs (just up to 6 miles so far) and if I am having so much trouble now, what will I be like when I hit 13??!

Jude, thanks for posting this. I want to start a half training program, even though I don't have one on the radar, and I, too, have only had 6 as my longest. Well, my torch run was 9, but in segments. I hope to get my new shoes this weekend, and see if that helps!

10 miles for the day now complete! Need to drink some more water, get cleaned up and head out with DD2 to do some errands before going swimming this afternoon! I may actually go in the water today!

You are rocking this week!

Almost forgot to respond to this....LOVE IT! I always decorate my classroom with WDW stuff and my students always know how crazy I am about Disney. This year it was great because several of my students went to WDW during the year and brought me back "treats" for the classroom. Having my classroom decorated with Disney makes me happy to go to work EVERY day! . I had to go weigh in at WW (missed my meeting while I was on vacation) and I have lost 4.6 pounds since last Tuesday's meeting! I have a bunch of errands that I need to get done this afternoon so I had best sign off. I will be back on later to post our COW!

You are so totally rocking girl! I think it will be great to see Mickey's on my clasrsroom door every day. Everybody's got a happy place!

I could walk forever if I didn’t get so bored! If I have something to listen to or a purpose (like going from store to store in WS at Epcot !) then it’s not so bad. I think that’s why the C25K doesn’t look too terrible (that is, it doesn’t look so terrible right now before I’ve started !). I really need a program that I can do on my ipod with audio cues of some kind !

I did an app for my itouch, but I know there are podcasts you can download with the time clues. You can so do this!

Again, another day of good eating, low sodium, and a 3 lb. gain in the am. I have ABSOLUTELY no idea what is going on with my body!!!!!! When it did this earlier in the week, it was gone plus some the next morning. I HOPE it will again!!! At this point, I have NO idea how weigh in is going to go. It's so frustrating, because I have been working sooooo hard this week.

I had a wonderful day, despite the blasted scale. Went to a nearby lake, sandy beach, kids water toys in the area. AK's gymnastics camp went, rented paddle boats, canoes, etc. Sophie and I went, and I was very blessed that my IRL BFFs that I teach with had planned to go there today. It was the first time I had seen them since school was out. It was great to catch up and girl talk. Sophie had a blast with all my girls' kids. One of them, very, very close friend, looked at me 3 times after being told the area I was in, and still didn't see me. They described my suit, she looked and said "I see someone in that kind of suit, but it's not Taryn." They said "YES, it is" and she ran and hugged me. It felt great, since I didn't think I looked that different and feeling down about lack of real progress.

Ate a very healthful dinner. That scale better be good in the am.

Might check back in later after DH goes to work!
Taryn

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Thank you everyone for a wonderful week! I've enjoyed being your coach, and I hope everyone had a good week, and we are all looking forward to a relaxing weekend!

I made a Pamela-inspired dessert tonight. I used a 1/2 c. dessert dish, and layered chocolate vitamuffin (cut in two, lengthwise), then sugar-free chocolate pudding, and repeated. I wish I would have had a strawberry layer, I'll try it that way this weekend. It's a mini trifle, and with a points value of 2, a bargain for WW!

Maria

 

[mikamah]

The absolute worst though was the surgeon who told my mom to stop crying and “get over it” after he told her that my dad would never walk again and would be totally dependent on her for the rest of his life. I still hate that guy .

What a big, fat, idiot he is. Your poor mom. Some people should not be in the medical profession.

Of those who said that you'd join me in the fight for top ten, a special congrats to Lindsay, Bree and Kathy!!

Anybody wanna go for the Top Ten two weeks in a row??

I was shocked to see my name up there too. Since it's thursday night, and I don't think I'll make top ten, I'll fight y'all for it next week.

Okay - Brain SPARK. Just decided I want to use Disney decor in my classroom this year. I have about a week to pull this together. No die cut machines. Wish I had a cricut and use the Mickey head... May beg paint sample Mickey Heads from Home Depot. Any wonderful ideas?

I've got some boxes from the Mickey's Surprise I had from the WDW florist last year, I could use those. Black, red, yellow. Thanks to 2 years of Deluxe dining, I have 8 Mickey Mugs, could use one or two for pencils. Black, red, yellow in the room.

Focusing on building vocabulary, so I am going to do a Magical Words wall, use a picture of the castle, and maybe Tink and wand to decorate that....

Gotta go dig through all the stuff I never throw away from trips. Gotta be something I could use.

Thought about a sign on the door that says "The Most Magical Place at SES". Could write their names on stars....

WOAH> Got really OT there. SORRY!!!

This sounds so awesome. I love it and I bet the kids will too!! Michael's after school care provider was going to disney world and so excited so she had a mickey mouse drawing contest and hung a bunch of the kids mickey drawings up in the school cafeteria. It was so cute. Also, at the end of year they do superlatives, and Michael got "the kid most likely to be thinking about disney" award. Very funny.

Wipeout is funny, and great because you don't need to watch it every week, or even every minute It's perfect for the mom trying to get something done while placating her ds with some time spent together...

Thanks for the tip. So funny when we're watching tv together, if I pick up a book or magazine too, he pulls it away and wants me to totally pay attention to the tv so I don't miss anything.

My favorite villain is Gaston -- He is roughly the size of a barge, and can't fathom why any girl wouldn't feel lucky to have him. I find that to be quite humorous

Ah, Gaston. I dated a guy I nicknamed Gaston for a little while. Guess why it didn't work out. What a big baffoon. Him and Gaston.

What a differnence a year makes. I was pretty close to a basket case this time last year--before he went away to college. Here's what has changed in a year:
1. Went from SAHM to working girl.
2. Went from couch potato to a runner
3. Went from junk food eating caffeine a holic, terrible eater to full vegetarian, no soda, no artificial sweeteners, pretty healthy over all eater
4. Lost 36.8 pounds and went from hating to have my picture taken to really not minding too much.
5. Went from the biggest worrier on the planet, to just worry a little too much on occasion. And I must say not worrying so much is kind of nice. I credit this to the exercise and the no caffeine.
6. Made a bunch of really nice new friends along the way.

This is quite a list. You have done so well Rose. Your list is so inspiring.

Well, I told you guys I'd give you an update so here I am. The C25K doesn't look too terribly bad (unless I'm delusional about my physical capabilities?)... I'm going to get a few apps this evening to play with and start it on Monday, or maybe sooner if I get a chance, I'm pretty excited! I decided to hold off on signing up for the race until I find out whether I collapse after the first workout though !

You can definintely do this. I totally amazed myself with what I could do, and I loved having the plan to get out for just 30 minutes 3 days a week, and I did it. I remember the first day, I didn't make the full minute a couple times, but I didn't give up, and at the end of each session, I felt soooo great and proud of what I'd accomplished. I did run 2.5 miles straight once, but then had some hip issues, and have settled into the run/walk routine. I hope to lose some more weight and be able to run longer intervals. The program is awesome, and totally do-able. Good luck, Bree!!

I have had a horrible few days of eating. Im not sleeping great at night. My last two runs sunday and tonight have been slow and torturous. I think I am still contributing it to the hot and humid weather. Although the temp and humidity is dropping its still hot as heck. I feel the steam just pouring off of me as I run. Im sure not eating great and not sleeping well is contributing too. I am getting discouraged and feel like I never will make it further than 5 miles. Im sure all of the above has to do with TOM starting today and the PMS for the past week leading up to it. Ok Im done. I got it off my chest and now I am moving on.

As far as a villian in my weight loss success I can only blame fast food chains. If they werent there I wouldnt eat it right?

Hang in there, Lindsay. This heat is so draining, and it doesn't seem to be ending. Get it all out here, and not in the kitchen. You will be able to do more than 5 miles, don't worry. Look how far you have come. You are doing awesome.

One of the gymnastics moms requested prayer for a man in their church. His wife died this morning during a c-section delivering their baby girl. Send them PPD - it broke my heart!

oh, how sad. sending prayers their way.

My dad isn't too great, we believe he had a small stroke, his words are coming out jumbled. It's hard because he is a guy who always has a lot to say and can do anything and everything. If you pray I ask that you will pray for a quick and easy recovery from this. Thanks so much.
I did get a run in both today and yesterday. This week has been a better week for eating and exercise I hope Friday will prove that a little more persistance makes a difference. I will let you know. It sooo hard when the scale stops budging!

So sorry about your dad. I hope he's improving soon. Good for you for getting out and getting a run in. It's so stressful to see our parents have medical issues, and those runs will be a good help with the stress. Hang in there.

QOTD: What is your most treasured Disney souvenir? Do you have plans to acquire something else the next time you go?

Definitely pictures. I buy a little 5x7 scrapbook each trip that comes with the pages and stickers and do that right when we get home. On our first trip I printed all the pics and did 2 big books too, second trip, have the big scrapbook in progress, and last 2 trips, did just the small ones. I think that's pretty much what I'll end up with, but we love looking at them. Also when we get home each trip, I go to the photopass website and buy a coffee mug for me with a picture of michael and a character. I have him and mickey, and him and donald, and the two of us holding tink. I love them the best because i use it every morning for my coffee.

Well, I did 5.28 on the elliptical this morning and I'm getting ready to leave for work in a few. I'm glad I posted the list about all the positive changes over the past year, because last night blew chunks and I need to remind myself of good things! We drove through 3 major t-storms going to get Ds. His plane was late. Then he got off the plane and we didn't recognize him. He completely shaved his head (his hair is about an 1/8 of an inch long and grew a beard, and got a lot of amusement out of the fact that we didn't recognize him when he got off the plane. I hate surprises, and for some reason it just pushed me over the edge yesterday. I know it's his hair, and really I don't care, but I just feel like we are so extraneous, and unneccesary. And I guess we are. Oh, and I can't start crying again or I won't be able to go to work. So the drive home was not fun. He told us he really doesn't want or need us to come for move-in and then he told us he left his car full of stuff parked at their apartment. Crammed full. We asked him over and over not to do this. If it gets broken into and all his stuff stolen I am not replacing stuff. This is going to be one life lesson I'm making him learn the hard way. I really do realize that all of this is really trivial, but for the life of me I cannot figure out why it's upsetting me so much. I just feel used and put out to pasture. Unneeded.

Then to top it off, I ate horribly--doritos and ice cream for dinner and a beer. Despite all that, I think I probably did not get enough calories yesterday. It's going to be a very long two weeks. The good news is tonight is $beer night at the stadium and I am really looking forward to it! Ok off to work. Have a good day!

Just big hugs to you, Rose. I can only imagine how hard it is. Hope you spent a few dollars on the beer tonight and Mike was the designated driver. Hang in there.

Well, I had a HORRIBLE day yesterday! I did a bunch of unpacking from the trip and ate a lot of the junky left overs. I did not exercise at all. I continue to be the biggest obstacle to overcome for myself. I really don't understand how I can want to to lose 10 pounds so badly yet not follow through on what I know needs to be done.

I have to get running...literally so I best sign off for now. It is already so hot outside and I want to get 3 miles done. I know it is going to be a challenge with the heat but no excuses this morning.

Later,
Jen

Welcome back Jen. I loved the pic you posted the other day. You look amazing and your family looks so happy. What a fun trip that they will always remember. Enjoy your nice cozy bathroom.

Good morning all, a quick fly by. we are home from our trip to canada. It was very nice and the ride up from Boston was beautiful. Not so good on the exercise or eating front. I am off today to San Antonio to see my youngest. So next week I will be back on track!!!

Welcome home!!

I had a great time last night. Met up with some women and we sat on the beach and talked for over 3 hours. We had pizza and brownies. I only had 1 brownie and the pizza was dinner last night. I did skip my usual soda with pizza and didn't have any beer or wine the other moms offered. It was fun to gossip about the current events of the local high school's theater group. All our kids have been involved and we have all worked on costumes together. The big discussion was about the director not coming back next year. Most of us are happy about that but we are worried about the guy we worked with. we would really like to see him come back.

Pampering Day Today is the last day of pampering. The COW starts back tomorrow. Write a note to yourself telling you how far you have come on this journey. Rose did a great job with this the other day.

Sounds like a nice night for you. Thanks for doing the Cow this week. The pampering is always such a nice treat.

My planned workout schedule is this:
Friday = Shred Level 1
Saturday = Yoga for Runners video (haven't tried it yet, but previewed it the other night while pedaling the bike)
Sunday = Run (run 4 mins, walk 1 min, 12 times)
Monday = Shred Level 2
Tuesday = Run (run 4 mins, walk 1 min, 12 times)
Wednesday = Shred Level 3
Thursday = Run (run 4 mins, walk 1 min, 9 times + speed work)

that looks like a fabulous plan.

Relief! I didn't ruin my loss last night! I've done 6 miles of WATP so far today and planning on 4 more! I've lost 3.8 so far this week! Yeah I'm a loser again and if today stays on track I may get my 45 pound clippie back tomorrow!

Nice job, Tracey!!

I'm getting a little freaked out about the half marathon I am scheduled to run in October. I've been really struggling with my long runs (just up to 6 miles so far) and if I am having so much trouble now, what will I be like when I hit 13??! I was trying to follow a plan but it got de-railed a little when a friend asked me to run with her for stress relief after the sudden and unexpected loss of her brother. Of course I said yes but it threw my schedule out of whack since she does not run as fast or as long as I had been doing. Now my pace is much slower and I am not advancing as quickly as I think I need to. She is visiting family in Italy for a month so I am trying to catch up on what I lost. But my dream of a sub 2:20 half is quickly fading...

So sorry about your friends brother. I bet it meant so much to her to be able to spend time with you and help her deal with her loss. You have over 2 months to train, I'm sure you can make big progress in that time.

forgot about ornaments! We always get 3. We get one for the whole family and I also get one for DS and DD. I don't put theirs on the tree though. Their ornaments are packed away so that when they leave the house for a place of their own, they will have all the wonderful Disney ornaments. Both kids do take them out and look at them at the holidays though and talk about each trip.

I love this idea of saving the ornaments for your kids. I may have to copy that. For christmas I bought myself and my siblings ornaments with my mom's pic on them, and I got an extra one to put away for Michael. That's a great idea to buy them on our trips to save too. I love the memories all my ornaments bring up.

Again, another day of good eating, low sodium, and a 3 lb. gain in the am. I have ABSOLUTELY no idea what is going on with my body!!!!!! When it did this earlier in the week, it was gone plus some the next morning. I HOPE it will again!!! At this point, I have NO idea how weigh in is going to go. It's so frustrating, because I have been working sooooo hard this week.

I had a wonderful day, despite the blasted scale. Went to a nearby lake, sandy beach, kids water toys in the area. AK's gymnastics camp went, rented paddle boats, canoes, etc. Sophie and I went, and I was very blessed that my IRL BFFs that I teach with had planned to go there today. It was the first time I had seen them since school was out. It was great to catch up and girl talk. Sophie had a blast with all my girls' kids. One of them, very, very close friend, looked at me 3 times after being told the area I was in, and still didn't see me. They described my suit, she looked and said "I see someone in that kind of suit, but it's not Taryn." They said "YES, it is" and she ran and hugged me. It felt great, since I didn't think I looked that different and feeling down about lack of real progress.

Ate a very healthful dinner. That scale better be good in the am.

Your dang scale is playing games with you. YOu did the right things, and had some healthy days. I hope the scale shows it tomorrow, but if not, you know you did the right things. Sounds like a fun day at the beach and such a great compliment from your friend.

We had family night at michael's camp tonight with a campfire, swimming in the lake, tetherball and paddleboats. I'm doing ok with food this week, and tomorrow after work we're heading to my brothers for the weekend. We're going to go to Six Flags and figured we'd go friday so we can get to the park at "rope drop and see the opening ceremony." I know it's not disney, but I like to dream. We hope to at least miss some of the crowds.

Have a nice night and good luck to all for weighin tomorrow!!