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

[keenercam]

Saturday's QOTD:What can/do you do to reduce stress?
It’s interesting. I had a weight watchers leader a few years ago that I told I am a stress eater. She said I shouldn’t think of it as stress eating. She said instead of saying “I’m stressed” to figure out what exactly I am.

I realized that “stressed” is an “umbrella word” for me and I really need to figure out what was making me stressed so that I could address the underlying issue rather than eating to mask it. For me “stressed” can be – overworked or overwhelmed, worried, or overtired and NONE of those things = “hungry” so how could eating resolve the issue? Now, when I am feeling “stressed” I try to take a break from the work or get help with it, or I try to get to bed early or take a nap or accept the fact that I am worried about something and I just have to wait it out, pray and hope for the best.

SarahMay – Congratulations! You look fabulous!! You should be so proud of yourself. You have accomplished so much, and we all know it’s not easy.

Connie – Congratulations on your awesome race finish!!! Woohoo!!!!

Sunday’s QOTD: What is it about WDW or DL that pulls you back?

I feel no stress there. I am not overworked or overwhelmed or worried about anything. We can just go with the flow. My family’s happiest memories are there, including when DH and I did a Vow Renewal for our 25th anniversary year through Disney Fairy Tale Weddings. Our kids, who are almost 22 and 17, love it there too, so it is a wonderful family vacation where we can all find what we love, whether it is running around a resort or relaxing by a pool or standing in front of the Castle.

JenA and Corinna – Congratulations on your AWESOME half marathon finish times!! You ladies ROCKED that course. So happy for you! I hope you are both feeling very proud of yourselves tonight!

I’ve had a good weekend, food-wise, even with lots of temptation. Yesterday was my first outing and we drove about an hour to meet some girlfriends from the DIS Disney brides board for lunch. Everyone was eating chicken quesadillas, cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, glazed bbq salmon with mashed potatoes, gourmet grilled cheese, etc. and I ordered a chicken Caesar salad with the dressing on the side. It turned out to be romaine lettuce with grilled chicken and 4 croutons and very little parmesan. I used very little dressing because the chicken was so flavorful. I ate a small multi-grain roll (without butter, since it was so flavorful with lots of grains in it) rather than an appetizer and I didn’t order dessert when the other girls did, either.

Today, we had friends over for a barbecue and I was chair-bound, so I was very disciplined in what I “ordered” and my BFF brought it to me. I didn’t give in to temptation to try everything, didn't eat any of the chips or baked beans or french fries. And I didn't have even a bite of DH’s (early) birthday cake that my BFF brought. I am really proud of myself for using willpower. I know I'll want a devil dog later and knowing I have that to look forward to makes it easy to forego other treats. It is 170 calories but worth literally every bite.

Tomorrow is my first day back in the office. I am making a list of what I am taking for my lunch in the cooler bag. I am going to work really hard to maintain the good eating habits you all have helped me to instill these past 10 days.

 

[pinkle]

wow Jen! How inspiring!!! How long did you train? Do you ever have those days that your legs just don't want to run? I've been doing 4-5km about 5 days a week and yesterday I ended up walking 1/2 of it because i felt so lethargic!
Good for you!
Keep it up. I'm sure those Disney charms were very motivating! Dreams come true!

 

[Connie96]

Connie – Congratulations on your awesome race finish!!! Woohoo!!!!

THANKS! I'll have to remember to enter races in very small towns more often!

I am having one of those grazing days. No reason. No excuse. Just bored and filling the time with... peanut butter. I confess. I have an irrational and inexplicaple love of peanut butter. I'm not quite to that point where I know that I'm done with this for the day, but I'm at least to the point where I'm contemplating being done with it. Like, I know I'm strong enough, but not sure that I want to be. So, I'm HERE now and it feels like a step toward the light.

Well, I did do some more damage including chocolate chip cookies and a coke, but then I pulled it together. I cleaned the kitchen really good and did some laundry. It's amazing the correlation between a cleaner house and a clearer head. I even dusted off the old 30 Day Shred. I know I'm gonna hurt tomorrow, but I had forgotten how GOOD strength work feels! I do feel SO much better now.

My behavior earlier may have been counterproductive but, it is what it is. On to whatever is next. Which, apparently is a rousing game of Chutes and Ladders with DD.

 

[lovedvc]

I finally figured out how to post pics. Sorry that these pics are photos of photos, my scanner is no longer hooked up.

This first picture is the picture that pushed me over the edge. I had put my heart and soul into a surprise 35th anniversary for my parents. I was so proud of that party until I got the photos back. I can't believe that my husband let me leave the house looking that way. Three weeks later I joined ww and lost 50 lbs. in 7 months.

This next photos was after those 50 lbs. Currently I am 7 lbs away from this weight and will be there shortly.

 

[flipflopmom]

Massive amounts of pixie dust coming to you... Zumba on youtube?? Do tell! I'm going to check that out! I am just about ready to order some Zumba dvds. The classes here are at a bad time for me, they start at the same time as dd's cheer so I'd be 10 minutes late, plus dd likes zumba too so I've almost got myself talked into it.

Zumba has become quite the craze here, as well, but it doesn't fit in our schedules. I went to you tube, and type in Zumba, Hickory, NC. Those girls are my pretty cool. I've only done one, a few weeks ago, but I am thinking about adding it on the days I do strength training for a burst of cardio burn! Plus, to get those COW points for something new!

I spent the day yesterday with my dad... he is a 5k, 10k, marathon runner. He gave me a lot of great advice about running and eating and drinking before running and eating and drinking after running. A wealth of knowledge that man is!!

The magic was back and better than ever. Until recently, that is. As of a couple weeks ago, I have no desire to go on the cruise (or to WDW for a week) that we have booked for December.

How wonderful that you are able to talk with him, and share running with him. I have no advice for the WDW blahs. I actually had a moment last week where I was kind of dreading it, but I think it was just that I felt disconnected. I started trying to think about it again, spent some time on Theme Parks, and I really got the excitement again!

Make up is not a problem! Gotta have my eye liner on even though you never really see it because I wear my sunglasses. It is kind of like having matching finger nail and toe nail polish!
Our time: 2 hours, 22 minutes and 30 seconds!
Our goal: 2 hours, 45 minutes (or more...we just were hoping for under 3 hours)

I am so proud of DH and totally proud of myself. I can't believe that we completed the race in such a great time!

Jen, that is so completely and totally amazing. I hate that you have to work on report cards today, you should just be basking in the wonderment of what you accomplished. I am so proud of you!!!!! Seriously girl. You gotta tell me what brands of makeup you use!

This is my biggest downfall! I just can't seem to wrap my brain around sticking with healthy eating habits on the weekends.

My biggest struggle, still, comes on the weekends. I know what you mean. Seems like it takes me the first half of the week to undo what I did!

Unfortunately, I did not have as awesome a race as Jen, but they can't all be brilliant. I can't tell if I'm overtrained or undertrained, but whatever it was, it was pretty uncomfortable. I started out with the 2:10 pace group because that was my last PR, but I just got slower as the race went on and in the end, I think that if Jen had not picked me up and kept me with her, I wouldn't have gotten in under 2:25 at all. .

I just love that you two could cheer each other on. Corinna, I am amazed at you two! I just can't imagine that distance. Slow and steady, maybe one day!

New here. I'd like to join the Summer Challenge.

Welcome!

Just 1.8 pounds to go and 11 days until my b.day.... can I do it??? I guess we'll wait and see.

I have the schedule for this week and I am planning to attend at least two of the boot camp classes!! I'm so excited. New friends and a new exercise class!!

So glad you found out about the class! And you KNOW you can make it by your birthday, with that great plan you have!

Just bored and filling the time with... peanut butter.

I love it. Sounds like what I did when I did Atkins a few years ago!

My sister asked the same thing about the necklaces! The one is my WDW charm necklace. The 2nd one has engraved circles - one says 13.1 and the other one says PRINCESS. I told my sister that I have to wear my Disney necklaces because that is where my power comes from!

They are really cool!! You look AMAZING, by the way!

I think all of this humidity and just generally crappy weather is getting to me!

I am really effected by weather, too!

We're home from our weekend camping trip. It didn't rain as much as predicted so we got to do some fun things yesterday. The next 3 1/2 weeks are totally stressful for me. I have lots of activities for DS 8th Grade Grad (dance prep, trip chaperone, graduation, grad party for family, and other son's MRI)

You've really got a lot on your plate. Hoping you can continue to get things done, and sending lots of ppd for your son's MRI!!!!

Of course, my father's mother must be convinced I've been pregnant with twins, no triplets, since I can remember, because if I don't eat half a pound of pasta (with her tasteless sauce, ), I haven't eaten enough.

I wonder if it comes from living through times where food wasn't as accessible and times were harder, and they see it as a way to take care of us?

Yesterday was my first outing and we drove about an hour to meet some girlfriends from the DIS Disney brides board for lunch. Today, we had friends over for a barbecue and I was chair-bound, so I was very disciplined in what I “ordered” and my BFF brought it to me.Tomorrow is my first day back in the office. I am making a list of what I am taking for my lunch in the cooler bag. I am going to work really hard to maintain the good eating habits you all have helped me to instill these past 10 days.

Cam, what an exciting weekend! So glad that you are able to get out, be with friends, get back to work, etc. (Although you might rather not go to work!) Good luck tomorrow, and don't overdo it!

I finally figured out how to post pics. Sorry that these pics are photos of photos, my scanner is no longer hooked up.

You are looking good, lady! The befores and afters really tell a story! Be proud of that!

 

[tigger813]

Well, at least I'm drinking my water. DH and I had Trader Joe Pork Potstickers. Wind is still howling but I think all of the storms are finally over. We were lucky! It's funny but we actually have some sort of storm shield. It looks like the storms are coming right at us and then they either disappear or wrap around us and fizzle out! Hope the winds die down so I can sleep tonight. Temp is finally in the 60s so we have the big fans on blowing some cool air in.

Time to watch the Celtics and fold some laundry. Crazy morning tomorrow but hopefully I will get home by 12:30. Still have some dusting and cleaning to do before my parents come. I've taken Tuesday and Wednesday off due to stuff for the kids but those things won't take all day so I'll get stuff done those days as well.

I should get my walk in tomorrow with my neighbor so that will be a good start since I took today off. I'll be pushing hard for 150 this week. I will have to watch out for Wednesday as we're going out for supper! Lots of liquids during the day and then I'll get to enjoy my clam strips and onion rings! I'll also get extra exercise time in on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Good night all!

 

[flipflopmom]

HELP!!! I overate today - I was at Mom's DUH!! I would have been fine, totally within my calorie range, until I picked up a can of unsalted, dry roasted peanuts, for a boost instead of dinner. I cannot believe the calories in those, and I had.... several handfuls.

My stomach is very unhappy with me. We had cranberry beans for lunch, which are similar to pintos but tastier, and they have left me...bubbly. I have my torch run tomorrow, my first public run, and don't want to stink out the other teachers and law enforcement officers while I run. Anyone have any quick gas relieving help????

I had an ulterior motive for today's QOTD, I needed a reminder of why my trip is so important to my family, and you guys must have done a great job motivating me, b/c we added an extra night to our trip! It won't add up to a lot of extra time, but will mean for a safer drive on the way home. Basically, the only ADR I could get for CRT was at 2:00 on our checkout day. That would mean probably around 4 before we left WDW, and a looong night of driving after a week of going. I called, and the pixie dust for the trip has begun, b/c there was an availablity for that night at BLT in a LV studio. We'll be able to have a relaxing evening, and get up early to start out the next morning! I am finally excited!

 

[jenanderson]

Congratulations Jenanderson and DH - you guys had such a great race and I'm so glad I got a chance to run the last 3 miles with you - was it 2 or 3? It really FELT like 3!!! Those were some hills.

I started out with the 2:10 pace group because that was my last PR, but I just got slower as the race went on and in the end, I think that if Jen had not picked me up and kept me with her, I wouldn't have gotten in under 2:25 at all. Thanks, Jen! And good luck with those report cards! Make sure to get enough movement throughout the day as well - muscles can lock up pretty badly if you do that kind of exertion and then sit too much.

Corinna - I am so glad that we were there at the end for each other! I think that we must have both been keeping each other going because I know that running with you I felt inspired by all your experience...so THANKS to you!

I am still working on report cards but I was pretty good about getting up throughout the day to walk around a bit.

WooHoo!!!! I'm so happy for you all! And what a great time with all those hills at the end!

And all I can add is---Come run the Wine and Dine with us (me and DH) in October!!!!

Oh boy would I love to do the Wine and Dine with you and your DH... but that will not work into either my schedule or my budget!

I will be doing the Princess next year!

New here. I'd like to join the Summer Challenge.

Welcome to the BL Challenge!

Jen and Corinna- You two totally rock!! Jen, you look awesome!! So happy and the pink is your color!!
Corinna- I'm sorry the race was not one of your best, but I hope you are as proud as you should be!! You ran 13.1 miles!! You are both such an inspiration to me. Jen to hear you say in january you could hardly run one minute, gives me hope that I will run the princess next year. I'm so excited for both of you. So inspiring. Congratulations!!!

I was so happy! I am really proud of how hard I have worked and just feel so good about where I am at.

You can TOTALLY run the Princess next year! It was January 4th when I started the C25K. You can do it too!!!!

The next 3 1/2 weeks are totally stressful for me. I have lots of activities for DS 8th Grade Grad (dance prep, trip chaperone, graduation, grad party for family, and other son's MRI) I brought a bunch of stuff with me this weekend and worked on it while it rained so I'm happy about that.

Sorry to hear that you have some stressful weeks ahead. I hope that you can find some ways to have moments of relaxation.

Way to go Corinna and JenA! You both did great.

Thanks!

Saturday's QOTD:What can/do you do to reduce stress?
It’s interesting. I had a weight watchers leader a few years ago that I told I am a stress eater. She said I shouldn’t think of it as stress eating. She said instead of saying “I’m stressed” to figure out what exactly I am.

I realized that “stressed” is an “umbrella word” for me and I really need to figure out what was making me stressed so that I could address the underlying issue rather than eating to mask it. For me “stressed” can be – overworked or overwhelmed, worried, or overtired and NONE of those things = “hungry” so how could eating resolve the issue? Now, when I am feeling “stressed” I try to take a break from the work or get help with it, or I try to get to bed early or take a nap or accept the fact that I am worried about something and I just have to wait it out, pray and hope for the best.
where we can all find what we love, whether it is running around a resort or relaxing by a pool or standing in front of the Castle.

JenA and Corinna – Congratulations on your AWESOME half marathon finish times!! You ladies ROCKED that course. So happy for you! I hope you are both feeling very proud of yourselves tonight!

I love what you wrote about stress. It is so true. I am often overworked and overwhelmed...but that is NOT hungry. I need to think of that more often.

Thanks for the congrats...I am feeling very proud tonight!

wow Jen! How inspiring!!! How long did you train? Do you ever have those days that your legs just don't want to run? I've been doing 4-5km about 5 days a week and yesterday I ended up walking 1/2 of it because i felt so lethargic!
Good for you!
Keep it up. I'm sure those Disney charms were very motivating! Dreams come true!

As I typed earlier, it was January 4th when I started the C25K. I will say that I was totally dedicated to it and followed it exactly without skipping a run (even when I had to run in 10 below zero temperatures). After DH and I completed the C25K program, we continued to run 3-4 days a week and increased our miles a bit. When we decided in March to do the 1/2 marathon, we followed a 1/2 marathon training plan to be sure we could handle the miles. Believe me...I have had MANY days where my legs just don't want to run. Last week there was a night where DH and I tried to do 3 miles and couldn't do it. We ended up walking over half our run. We still have many good runs and many bad runs. I am just thankful that today was such a good run.

Jen, that is so completely and totally amazing. I hate that you have to work on report cards today, you should just be basking in the wonderment of what you accomplished. I am so proud of you!!!!! Seriously girl. You gotta tell me what brands of makeup you use!

I would love not to be working on my report cards but I have taken many breaks today. I will be so happy when school is done on Friday.

My make-up is just cheap, old Cover Girl. I guess make-up just sticks to me well!

I will now admit to what I had for supper. I figured it can't be all that bad since I ran what I did today. Here is my food for the day:

Breakfast: 2 pieces of toast with a bit of butter

1/2 Marathon: Several glasses of Powerade and a package of sports jelly beans

After Run: 1/2 container of Powerade

Lunch: Slice of angel food cake, strawberries and Cool Whip (fat free), 10 almonds

Dinner (it all goes down hill here): 12 oz steak (yep, I ate it all), garlic mashed potatoes, salad with fat free dressing and a serving of peppermint bon bon ice cream!

I do promise to be back on plan tomorrow. I know that running does not mean I can always eat whatever I want...but for tonight it was fine with me! Time to get back to my report cards!

 

[my3princes]

We watched the NBC special that was on at 7 PM about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Amazing. Now we are even more excited about our summer trip

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I finally figured out how to post pics. Sorry that these pics are photos of photos, my scanner is no longer hooked up.

This first picture is the picture that pushed me over the edge. I had put my heart and soul into a surprise 35th anniversary for my parents. I was so proud of that party until I got the photos back. I can't believe that my husband let me leave the house looking that way. Three weeks later I joined ww and lost 50 lbs. in 7 months.

This next photos was after those 50 lbs. Currently I am 7 lbs away from this weight and will be there shortly.

Wow good for you. Only 7lbs away. that is great. Keep up the good work and you will get there before you know it. thanks for sharing.

HELP!!! I overate today - I was at Mom's DUH!! I would have been fine, totally within my calorie range, until I picked up a can of unsalted, dry roasted peanuts, for a boost instead of dinner. I cannot believe the calories in those, and I had.... several handfuls.

My stomach is very unhappy with me. We had cranberry beans for lunch, which are similar to pintos but tastier, and they have left me...bubbly. I have my torch run tomorrow, my first public run, and don't want to stink out the other teachers and law enforcement officers while I run. Anyone have any quick gas relieving help????

I had an ulterior motive for today's QOTD, I needed a reminder of why my trip is so important to my family, and you guys must have done a great job motivating me, b/c we added an extra night to our trip! It won't add up to a lot of extra time, but will mean for a safer drive on the way home. Basically, the only ADR I could get for CRT was at 2:00 on our checkout day. That would mean probably around 4 before we left WDW, and a looong night of driving after a week of going. I called, and the pixie dust for the trip has begun, b/c there was an availablity for that night at BLT in a LV studio. We'll be able to have a relaxing evening, and get up early to start out the next morning! I am finally excited!

I know there is meds you can take like gas x but I cant speak from experience I never used them. Im sure you will be fine and who cares just make comments to people next to you like gosh what smells. then they will think it was someone else.

Im glad your excited for your trip as you should be. I always get like that before trips too. Im not sure what it is. We leave for our trip to TN in a few weeks and Im not as excited as I should be. Im worrying about the money we are going to spend and the stuff I have to get together. Its dumb stuff but for some reason this always happens before trips. I know when it gets a week or so away I will be excited. Glad you are at that point and so glad you are staying the extra night. Im sure it will make for a much better drive home!

 

[lisah0711]

How awesome to have those birthday memories at DL from your childhood. I never went as a child, and I'm so happy to be able to bring Michael and let him make some of the amazing memories he's made. I'll be sure to encourage him to look into the college program when it's time. Not just so I can visit him, but that would be nice.

as I recall he is an animator in the making already!

I had a really good day yesterday at my brother`s BBQ. I actually had my DH make my plate for me so that I didn`t have to be tempted, so he only brought me our grilled chicken, green salad, and raw veggies. I didn`t snack on any chips and I didn`t have any desserts (I wasn`t depriving myself, just really didn`t feel like having any). The only 'bad' thing I had was 2 beers. But i tracked everything and was within my calorie range for the day, so I`m very happy

If it was in your calorie range, I say enjoy the beer! Remember we have to live with our new, healthier lifestyles.

Thank you so much for your advice. It is all well taken. I will keep on standing my ground and just be confident with myself. Most of the other family members are supportive. Its just my nana. She gets offended when you dont eat her food. I think its the generation. Ive dealt with it all my life so I guess Im in a good place now to not just give in because I feel bad. Thanks again!

Ah, grandmas, gotta love 'em! When it's my turn to be a little old lady, I am really going to make everyone dance to my tune!

We got to the race about 6:15 AM and I was stunned by all the runners (even though I knew it would be huge, I was still surprised). I was even more surprised when I saw that our area to line up was about 2 blocks back from the start line (this was based on the pace we were aiming for). The weather really was cooperating with us as it was a perfect temperature. There were points where it was really sunny and hot and other times where the skies were a bit cloudy and a slight breeze would come (loved this part). DH and I felt really good this morning and the first miles passed pretty quickly. We had planned on walking at mile 4...but didn't. We walked for a couple of moments to get drinks at mile 5 and then ran right away again. We planned on walking at mile 8...but didn't. Again, we walked for a minute or two to drink and have some jelly beans. At about mile 11 we caught up with Corinna and again, walked as we had drinks. Then we ran again. The end of the race is almost all uphill. There was one really steep hill where we power walked up part of it as our running was as slow as walking! I was so excited to see the flag for mile 13 and crossing the finish line was AMAZING!

Our time: 2 hours, 22 minutes and 30 seconds!
Our goal: 2 hours, 45 minutes (or more...we just were hoping for under 3 hours)

jen! Congrats on your great time! You look so pretty and happy! It is amazing to think that you started running less than six months ago. You are an inspiration to us all!

Congratulations Jenanderson and DH - you guys had such a great race and I'm so glad I got a chance to run the last 3 miles with you - was it 2 or 3? It really FELT like 3!!! Those were some hills.

Unfortunately, I did not have as awesome a race as Jen, but they can't all be brilliant. I can't tell if I'm overtrained or undertrained, but whatever it was, it was pretty uncomfortable. I started out with the 2:10 pace group because that was my last PR, but I just got slower as the race went on and in the end, I think that if Jen had not picked me up and kept me with her, I wouldn't have gotten in under 2:25 at all. Thanks, Jen! And good luck with those report cards! Make sure to get enough movement throughout the day as well - muscles can lock up pretty badly if you do that kind of exertion and then sit too much.

The rest of my day: 2 picnics (I'm already late for one) and a 3rd Grade Musical tonight.

corinnak! Sorry that the race wasn't what you hoped but you finished and your time sounds great to me, although I know it wasn't a PR for you. You showed us what it was like to stick with it, even when things weren't going your way!

New here. I'd like to join the Summer Challenge.

dreamer 310! Thanks for joining our challenge!

lovedvc, how exciting to be 7 pounds from you goal!

I would also like to another new member, tiki23! Thanks for joining us!

Have a great evening all!

 

[Rose&Mike]

The next 3 1/2 weeks are totally stressful for me. I have lots of activities for DS 8th Grade Grad (dance prep, trip chaperone, graduation, grad party for family, and other son's MRI) I brought a bunch of stuff with me this weekend and worked on it while it rained so I'm happy about that. I think I can control my food intake which used to be a huge problem for me as I am a stress eater. Unfortunately I get a horrible back ache when I'm over stressed and it has already arrived I'm just going to keep picking away at projects, hope for the best with the MRI (I pray the brain tumor isn't regrowing) and watch what I eat.

Sending good thoughts your way for good tests results. Enjoy all the 8th grade stuff!

I will now admit to what I had for supper. I figured it can't be all that bad since I ran what I did today. Here is my food for the day:

Breakfast: 2 pieces of toast with a bit of butter

1/2 Marathon: Several glasses of Powerade and a package of sports jelly beans

After Run: 1/2 container of Powerade

Lunch: Slice of angel food cake, strawberries and Cool Whip (fat free), 10 almonds

Dinner (it all goes down hill here): 12 oz steak (yep, I ate it all), garlic mashed potatoes, salad with fat free dressing and a serving of peppermint bon bon ice cream!

I do promise to be back on plan tomorrow. I know that running does not mean I can always eat whatever I want...but for tonight it was fine with me! Time to get back to my report cards!

I think a big dinner every once in a while is not the end of the world. And if you look at it, you ate almost nothing the rest of the day.

Kathy and Lisa--Thanks. I've been working on some of the meditation breathing stuff today, and it really does make such a big difference. I just need to remember to do it! Biofeedback sounds good, but our insurance is terrible this year, so I'm guessing we would be paying out of pocket, but might still be worth looking into. And I have pacs, Dona, I believe, has pvcs. It's just still amazing to me sometimes how frequent they can be.

We had a nice day today. Spent a lot of time working in the yard. We had gorgeous weather. The spring weather we never had, since we went from 60 to 90. Spent some time floating in the pool. I also booked DS's plane tickets. He's coming home at the end of the month for a long weekend.

Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow.

Taryn--I'm glad you're getting excited about your trip!

 

[JOANNEL]

I too had a bad food day, went to a baby shower and grazed all afternoon!!

Did get an hour walk in this am and lots of fruit!!

LoveDVC -you look great!!

 

[LuvBaloo]

Okay, its time the reminder to weigh in. Here's the list of people I haven't got weights from yet. There's still time to get in before the results come out on Tuesday:

3TinskAndAnEeyore
BernardandMissBianca
CaptJackSparrowsGirl
cclovesdis
CharityLynn
Craftydawn
czkmom
disneygrlkat
donac
EeyoresButterfly
escape
Jenna319
luvmy3jewels
MickeyMagic
mommyarewegoingback
My2Pixies
njcarita
OctoberBride03
pintamino
Psychodisney
ScrappyTink
SunnyB1066
tiki23
Tinker'n'Fun​

 

[LMDisneygirl]

QOTD: What is it about WDW or DL that pulls you back?

There are so many things I love about WDW, but I think the answer to the question for me is the immersiveness of it! The being away from home, not having to cook, the fun, the characters, the rides, the shows, and the constant happy wonderful music piped in all around. There's nowhere else like it that I've been to.

We stayed off-site once when someone gifted us a stay at a timeshare. That was great of course. It was super nice, we had laundry in our place, and there were many great things about it. But we didn't like that we felt like we LEFT our vacation every night when we drove off the WDW property. I know everyone feels differently and some love staying off-site for many reasons. But it comes back to that immersive feeling I love! Gotta be back on-site, which we will be in August!!!!!!

 

[CptJackSparrowsGirl]

Okay, its time the reminder to weigh in. Here's the list of people I haven't got weights from yet. There's still time to get in before the results come out on Tuesday:

3TinskAndAnEeyore
BernardandMissBianca
CaptJackSparrowsGirl
cclovesdis
CharityLynn
Craftydawn
czkmom
disneygrlkat
donac
EeyoresButterfly
escape
Jenna319
luvmy3jewels
MickeyMagic
mommyarewegoingback
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[princessbride6205]

I'm not all caught up on this thread, but I had to yell a big shout out to Corinna & Jen A. Congrats on the half marathon today!
Jen - You had such an awesome time for your 1st half - and to only have trained since January. Way to go to you and your DH!

 

[maiziezoe]

Make up is not a problem! Gotta have my eye liner on even though you never really see it because I wear my sunglasses. It is kind of like having matching finger nail and toe nail polish!



Great job with your run! You will totally be able to do the 1/2 in February. In January of this year I could barely run for 60 seconds - now I am going to register for my 2nd half marathon...just 6 months later! You can do it!



Great job on trying something new for exercising! Hope you had fun with your yoga!

Alright, I would reply more but it is going to be a busy day. I have report cards that MUST be done before tomorrow and I have barely started them. I will give you all a brief update on the race.

We got to the race about 6:15 AM and I was stunned by all the runners (even though I knew it would be huge, I was still surprised). I was even more surprised when I saw that our area to line up was about 2 blocks back from the start line (this was based on the pace we were aiming for). The weather really was cooperating with us as it was a perfect temperature. There were points where it was really sunny and hot and other times where the skies were a bit cloudy and a slight breeze would come (loved this part). DH and I felt really good this morning and the first miles passed pretty quickly. We had planned on walking at mile 4...but didn't. We walked for a couple of moments to get drinks at mile 5 and then ran right away again. We planned on walking at mile 8...but didn't. Again, we walked for a minute or two to drink and have some jelly beans. At about mile 11 we caught up with Corinna and again, walked as we had drinks. Then we ran again. The end of the race is almost all uphill. There was one really steep hill where we power walked up part of it as our running was as slow as walking! I was so excited to see the flag for mile 13 and crossing the finish line was AMAZING!

Our time: 2 hours, 22 minutes and 30 seconds!
Our goal: 2 hours, 45 minutes (or more...we just were hoping for under 3 hours)

I am so proud of DH and totally proud of myself. I can't believe that we completed the race in such a great time!

On the way home, we were talking about registering for our next 1/2 marathon...we must be insane!

Alright, time to focus on the grades but I just wanted to share how happy I was. Here is one of the photos:

Congratulations Jenanderson and DH - you guys had such a great race and I'm so glad I got a chance to run the last 3 miles with you - was it 2 or 3? It really FELT like 3!!! Those were some hills.

Unfortunately, I did not have as awesome a race as Jen, but they can't all be brilliant. I can't tell if I'm overtrained or undertrained, but whatever it was, it was pretty uncomfortable. I started out with the 2:10 pace group because that was my last PR, but I just got slower as the race went on and in the end, I think that if Jen had not picked me up and kept me with her, I wouldn't have gotten in under 2:25 at all. Thanks, Jen! And good luck with those report cards! Make sure to get enough movement throughout the day as well - muscles can lock up pretty badly if you do that kind of exertion and then sit too much.

The rest of my day: 2 picnics (I'm already late for one) and a 3rd Grade Musical tonight.

You two are amazing!! Ab-Fab! I am so proud of you both!


lovedvc ~ you look fantastic!

 

[maiziezoe]

I woke up this morning to scary skies... so I decided to skip my run and clean (I have the Nike + running shoes and I am afraid to run in the rain with them on). When I get nervous, I clean like a mad woman. I was feeling nervous about the Blackhawks game tonight... I started cleaning the kitchen then moved to the living room then I tackled the kids rooms. Oh my word... it looks like a different family lives here. I learned something while cleaning today... my floors are NOT made by Fisher Price or Mattel... I actually have hardwood floors under all those toys. *gasp*

 

[sahbushka]

Hi everyone, hope you all had a good weekend. I did the WW walk it day challenge and jogged/walked a 5k with a friend! Felt good. Then she and I went shopping to see what size I am and what styles look best on me. I was so excited because I came home with size medium shirts!!!!!!!!!!!! I have always been an xl or xxl so this is a huge difference for me! I also tried on the 4 different styles of jeans at old navy to determine what style works best for my body type!

Tomorrow I start my new job and I am so nervous, but at least I should look ok!

I need to go to bed so that I will be fresh for tomorrow.

SarahMay