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

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

Lindsay-Can't wait for an update! The weather is great here too. I decided tonight would be the perfect night to start C25K outside. My mom agreed to do it with me. (Do I see some support? ) Well, we made it about half-way through the warm-up walk when my bladder spoke to me. Needless to say, we had to turn around. So much for my exercise today. It probably didn't matter too much anyway as my shins were starting to hurt about 2 minutes into the brisk walk. It looks like I'm going to need to start walking outside and then work my way up to C25K. I'm hoping 2-3 weeks of walking will be enough. Hoping the weather tomorrow is just like today's. Definitely perfect for a brisk walk.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lonnnnnng day today. I woke up at 5:30 to rain, so glad today wasn't our long run. I had a tiny bit of caffeine last night (a couple sips of soda) and I was up on and off all night. So at 5:30 I just threw in the towel and got up. It stopped raining in time for the race. It went fine. I wish I wouldn't have ridden the bike for 10miles on Friday, because I think I could have been sub 10, but ended up at 40:49 for 4 miles. I sometimes feel bad because I know Mike could have been a lot of faster, but he runs with me. He insists he wants to run with me, but I still feel bad. There was a picture of us during the run on the race website, but I must say I am not thrilled with it, so I'm going to pretend I didn't see it and not share it. I have been tired all day, even after a nap, so not sure how tomorrow will go. The plan is 11+. We'll see.

DS is out with friends and Mike and I are going to watch a movie. Have a nice evening.

Pamela--have an amazing trip!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I don't really have much to say, but it just seems weird that no one has posted in over 7 hours.

I was thinking the same thing. Its awfully quiet on here today. It must be the nice weather

I'm actually doing okay today. I did my yoga video and I haven't gone off on a crazy weekend binge, so... aside from my washing machine clogging up, it's been a fairly successful day. Yoga is new to me. Parts of it were kinda hard, but it felt pretty great.

I wasn't sure what I wanted for lunch today and I almost made myself a PB&J - which doesn't have to be a bad thing, but I opted for an Amy's meal instead because PB is SUCH a trigger food for me. I was kinda proud of myself for thinking clearly and making a sane choice.

Great choices Connie! Yoga was never a fav of mine but its amazing what it does to your body!

But enough about me...
LINDSAY: Just checking on you since you asked us to crack the whip. Did you get that grocery shopping done today so you can start South Beach tomorrow? How about your running for today? I hope you're having a really great, "vow-keeping" kind of day.

Ok I will admit I did not get to the store today and up until dinner I did good with my eating, then we went to a ice cream drive in place and i had a cheese steak I know, I know not good I then came home and ran 4 miles. So at least I got my run in. I wanted to go longer but started out kinda late and it was getting really dark. Im afraid of the dark so I stopped at 4. Im not sure what I am going to do come fall and winter since I dont get home from work until 530-600. I will have to over come my fear and just run.

My plan is to get to the store tomorrow and stock up on good stuff. I actually do WW not south beach (thats CC). This was the first week (except vacation) in 3 months that I gave up on counting the points 1/2 way through the week. I am attributing it to PMS this week but its no excuse. Thanks for keeping an eye on me.

Hi Everyone!

Lindsay-Can't wait for an update! The weather is great here too. I decided tonight would be the perfect night to start C25K outside. My mom agreed to do it with me. (Do I see some support? ) Well, we made it about half-way through the warm-up walk when my bladder spoke to me. Needless to say, we had to turn around. So much for my exercise today. It probably didn't matter too much anyway as my shins were starting to hurt about 2 minutes into the brisk walk. It looks like I'm going to need to start walking outside and then work my way up to C25K. I'm hoping 2-3 weeks of walking will be enough. Hoping the weather tomorrow is just like today's. Definitely perfect for a brisk walk.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

Hey CC. See the quote above. Thanks for asking. I am hoping to give an even better update tomorrow. Glad you at least made the attempt tonight. I hate when you get started and then realize you have to go potty. That stinks.

Lonnnnnng day today. I woke up at 5:30 to rain, so glad today wasn't our long run. I had a tiny bit of caffeine last night (a couple sips of soda) and I was up on and off all night. So at 5:30 I just threw in the towel and got up. It stopped raining in time for the race. It went fine. I wish I wouldn't have ridden the bike for 10miles on Friday, because I think I could have been sub 10, but ended up at 40:49 for 4 miles. I sometimes feel bad because I know Mike could have been a lot of faster, but he runs with me. He insists he wants to run with me, but I still feel bad. There was a picture of us during the run on the race website, but I must say I am not thrilled with it, so I'm going to pretend I didn't see it and not share it. I have been tired all day, even after a nap, so not sure how tomorrow will go. The plan is 11+. We'll see.

Hey Rose Great job on the run tonight. I ran 4 tonight in 48 min so you fly right by me. Thats so nice that your husband runs with you. That is a true life partner to have someone who runs by your side. Good luck on tomorrows long run. Hope you get some energy until then.

Tomorrow we are getting up early and heading to the Philadelphia Eagles training camp. I am so excited to take the boys. Then its off to nana's for a visit with the family. Then the grocery store and a long run. I might not get on here until late tomorrow. I hope everyone enjoys their sunday!!!

 

[Octoberbride03]

Rose&Mike: I love that answer. In fact you helped me pick mine Mine is also from college. Sad to say I'm not sure if would be too big on me now or I'd fit back into it. Wasn't small then either, but wasn't scale hopping at all so i may well have weighed more.

Mine is a green velvet dress with a V front and tied around the back. Real nice and shimmery with a broach in the front and came just down to my knees. I kept it till just recently when i finally purged the closets of all the outdated clothes, I think that was my favorite dress ever after graduating high school. To this day i haven't found anything I like even half as much.

How did your 4 mile race go? It reminded me to pay for my 10k before the rates went up tomorrow. Now all I have to do is find $80.00 for my half marathon fee that i want to do in March

Connie: I love your idea with the points. I don't even think I get anywhere close to 28 though And I know what you mean about not knowing what your goal weight looks like. I'm very close to the halfway point for my goal and I have absolutely no idea what that looks like either. We'll find out when we get there

Pjilla: Have a great vacation. Enjoy and relax. I'm a bit jealous of everybody going on vacation. I'm not going on 1 till October. Oh that's going to be a busy month Good job at finally conquering the leftover weight.

I love the swimsuit idea, and i hear you on the tummy. Mine isn't fit for public either. I am just really hoping that my current bathing suit still fits me suitable for my Disney magic cruise that is now 62 weeks away. I know that's hoping too much I wonder if i can have it taken in

Lindsey: i promise to keep on you every day of my coaching week. I wish lots of luck.

CC: I'm glad your day went well and that your mom was not so critical. I almost wish i had that problem but I know she's too busy with my sister to be critical of me right now. That'll change eventually i'm sure.

Your sister's wedding dress is fascinating. i don't suppose you have a picture of it somewhere? I'd say mine but then I fit into it about 80lbs ago so no worries there

Rose: Glad the weather cleared up for your race. And you plan on 11+ miles tomorrow? Oh boy, that sounds challenging. I wonder if it'll wind up like that for me during my half marathon training.

Ok I'm off for a shower and to think of a question for tomorrow. I actually planned to be in bed by now. Boy that worked out TG it was a slow day on this thread.

 

[Connie96]

I wish I wouldn't have ridden the bike for 10miles on Friday, because I think I could have been sub 10, but ended up at 40:49 for 4 miles. I have been tired all day, even after a nap, so not sure how tomorrow will go. The plan is 11+. We'll see.

DS is out with friends and Mike and I are going to watch a movie. Have a nice evening.

Woman, you are a machine!! 40:49 is a great time for 4 miles! Have a fun movie night!!

I actually do WW not south beach (thats CC).

And I thought I was paying attention so well.

It looks perfect for my attempt at Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. I had planned to start today, but I need to go grocery shopping first, so I'll start tomorrow. Hoping, so hoping, it helps!

Well, CC did that SBD shopping get done today? (I hate grocery shopping so much. I always put it off as long as humanly possible!!)

 

[Octoberbride03]

Ok my best thinking is done in the shower sometimes. I had hoped to have kind of a theme going with my questions this week, but we're all over the map. I'm just going with where my head is leading me and hopefully my questions will be good and enjoyable.

So for Saturday's question:
Do you have a best friend other than your spouse or a sibling? If you do then what is their name and what's the story behind it?

My best friend is Dawn. She and I met at a bowling league we both used to do and we really started clicking along when I got thrown on her team while she was engaged to her husband. All 3 of use really clicked. I found out we were best friends when we were working on centerpieces for my wedding (the 2 of us did them all by hand) and she called me her best friend while answering the phone.
Now she is still up in PA where we're both from and I'm down here in VA. We get together several times a year at my parents' house in DE. She is always a phone call or FB message away and i am desperately trying to arrange a vacation we can go on together. She owns DVC, but I am trying to get her on DCL with me I will see her again in a few weeks and I plan on bringing up the Princess half marathon for 2012. This, of course assumes that i survive and actually like the Shamrock half marathon i plan on doing in 2011

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

had some time before we are leaving to go to the training camp. Thought Id answer the QOTD- I have 2 best friends- We have been BF's since high school. We played sports together in high school and that has made us true teammates for life. Their names are Amy and Emily. Amy lives close to me and Emily lives 45 minutes away. We get together often. We all are married and have kids around the same age. Its so great to have 2 people I know will always be there for me.

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I have my walking buddy, Redwalker, also known as Charlotte! We were roommates freshman year of college. She and her husband introduced me to my DH! We stayed in touch after she left the college we were both at. We have been through a lot together and I know I can talk to her openly and honestly. Our walks are great at the mall as we discuss healthy eating and our girls! She left on vacation this morning! But we have already made our plans for walking in the fall since I have Monday and Wednesdays mornings off.

Didn't get any exercise in yesterday. Took DD1 and 2 to the playground and DD2 fell and hit her back on head. No concussion but she scared the crap out of me. Had friends over and then went to a baby shower. Had a little bit of everything and then DH and friend called us to join them at Kimballs for ice cream. They had played mini golf and had supper there.

Making breakfast now. Made muffins for the church reception and put the brownies I made yesterday on a plate. As soon as breakfast is ready I'll take a shower and start getting everyone up. I love having mornings to myself some days. I guess this will be my me time. I'll try and get some workouts in this afternoon and we'll probably play some games today once we are home from church.

I think we'll have some burgers for our main meal today along with hot dogs for DD2. It's a gorgeous day here and low humidity again! Not supposed to have any days in the 90s for at least a week. We need that break!

Have a great and magical Sunday!

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

I slept in this morning. It felt great! Of course, now I'm behind for the day. I'm going to have breakfast in a few. I didn't make it to the grocery store yesterday, but I'm prepared to start SBD this morning-barely. I will need to go before lunch though. I hear my parents debating what to eat, so I better go. Will catch up later.

CC

 

[Rose&Mike]

Tomorrow we are getting up early and heading to the Philadelphia Eagles training camp. I am so excited to take the boys. Then its off to nana's for a visit with the family. Then the grocery store and a long run. I might not get on here until late tomorrow. I hope everyone enjoys their sunday!!!

The training camp sounds like fun!

Tracey--hope your DD is doing ok. Falls like that are very scary.

Hi Connie! Just thought I'd say hi.

We ran 12 this morning very slowly. Our time was 2:30:22. It was 71 when we started at 6:20 and 75 when we finished, so other than being a little humid, very pleasant. It still amazes me how much easier it is when it's not so stinking hot! Mike is planning out our long runs for the next two weeks, because he thinks we (I) might be overtraining a bit. He's probably right. The last day I took off was last Sunday. Having DS here has made me want to work out everyday, just to alleviate a little bit of the stress. So I told him he needs to plan it out in details, otherwise I know I will cheat--meaning do too much. I have been tired after the long runs, but I still think that's because we get up at 5:30!!! The heart rate monitor really helped today, because we kept our pace nice and slow in order to keep my heart rate at a good level.

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday!

 

[jenanderson]

This may seem a little nuts, but I actually start myself with 28 points and only count the points I lose. For the most part, I've only lost 2 or 3 a week. It's easier to remember 3 points rather than 25. That might not work for anyone else, but it works for me.

I love this suggestion! I know that trying to add up all the points all the time seemed like so much work to me at times...it would have been way easier to do it the way you do.

But we are packed and mostly loaded and ready to go!

Have a great vacation!

I wish I wouldn't have ridden the bike for 10miles on Friday, because I think I could have been sub 10, but ended up at 40:49 for 4 miles. I sometimes feel bad because I know Mike could have been a lot of faster, but he runs with me. He insists he wants to run with me, but I still feel bad.

Rose - I am so impressed with the time you had for our run! WOW! That is great timing for 4 miles. I know what you mean about running with DH and knowing how they could be faster. My DH runs with me and he runs my pace (much slower then his). I told him that I would like to run a 5K some time and have him run HIS race. We will see.

Well, I am back from the cabin and will be home for the week again. I swear, I feel like I am just barely checking in here some weeks due to all the time I am away from Internet access. We had another great weekend up north - beautiful weather and we were able to enjoy the cabin. DH and I also got a 4 mile run completed, I took a 3.5 mile walk and we helped shovel and move sand down to the beach area. I know I ate a bit too much again but I am sure that all the exercise will make up for it again.

My goal for this week is to exercise more and not miss any of my scheduled runs. I want to run at least 4 days this week and be sure I do some other exercising on the off days.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Jen

 

[Rose&Mike]

Thanks everyone so much for all the nice replies about the time for the 4 mile race. I am not doing a good job lately at celebrating my victories, and I'm spending too much time doing the woulda, coulda, shoulda. I needed the reminder to celebrate the good, and stop doing the what if thing.

Jen--sounds like a nice weekend at your cabin.

 

[mikamah]

Good sunday afternoon everyone. I am home from my brothers and ready to join all of you back on the right track. I did not do well at six flags, and I thought of you Connie after I sat down with my cheesburger and fries for lunch yesterday. I did only eat half the bun and probably a third of the fries, but still, just like you said we were all running and hungry and it was easy. We ended up having a great day and stayed the entire day, but that also meant we had nachos for a snack, and for dinner, I split a chicken strip dinner with michael, which was better than having my own, and had soft serve ice cream around 8:30pm. Plus I bought a refillable mug -free refills all day, and had a couple diet cokes, and regular ice teas. All in all, not good, but at least I started the day with a 2 mile run/walk with my brother and raisin bran for bkfst.

Today we got up and my sil made pancakes, so I had 4 of them, small ones, and we went for a walk to the park while the kids rode their bikes, about 30 min walk total. For lunch I had pretzels on the drive home, an ice coffee, and when we got home, I had a yogurt. Papa ginos at the rest stop was tempting, but I did not give in. I'm doing some laundry, and will make a shopping list and head to market basket to shop for the week. I have chicken and steak to cook tonight, and think I'll get some potatoes and zucchini to grill too.

Octoberbride- Love the questions and everyone's answers. You're doing a great job as coach.

qotd- the outfit- I have a liz claiborne silk dress I bought for a couple weddings probably 15 years ago- it was ivory floral with a simple short sleeve and neckline, but it was two layers with a simple ruffle at the knee and the top layer had a really nice flow to it, and I loved that dress. I looked and felt great in it, and I wore it many times. I remember it cost 120$ which was way more than I would have spent normally, but I loved it, and I had 2 functions to wear it to, so that's how i justified it, but i definintely got my moneys' worth out of it. It was probably a 12, and it's still in the back of my closet, and I was probably 40-50 pounds lighter. Lots of fun memories in that dress too. The flowers had a black outline so I wore it with some chunky heeled black sandals that don't fit since I was pregnant and my feet spread. It was also a fun and happy time in my life when i wasn't in a relationship and was really enjoying myself.

qotd- I have 2 best friends- Jane- we met in nursing school in 1988 and her son was an infant, and I've watche him grow up. She also has a daughter who is 16 now, and we worked together briefly. Funny, when her son graduated high school, I was very emotional as he was the first kid I had known as an infant to graduate. She was my coach when I had Michael, and one of those friends who though me may go a couple months without speaking because life is crazy, we can pick up the phone at anytime and we'll always be there for each other. Before I had michael, I used to take my niece and nephew a lot and we'd get together as they're close in age to her kids. Anne- is my other best friend. We met working in icu in 1991 and became very good friends and used to travel a lot together. She's from ireland and I went for her wedding, and now she lived in the same town and her kids are 13 and 11 yo twins. She says I'm her american family and she is like a sister to me. I've been through many good and bad times with both of them, and I honestly don't know what I would have done without them. We go camping with her every august, and like Jane even though we're busy and don't get together as often as we'd like, we will always be there and one day when those kids are all grown, I do think our friendship will remain.

Lindsay- Hope you're having a fantastic, on program day!! You can do it!!!

Rose- Congrats on the race, and your run today!! 12 miles is amazing. I'm glad you're enjoying your garmin. You husband sounds very sweet and I'm sure he loves running with you at your pace. Hope things are settling down with ds and you'll be able to have some fun with him too. Sounded like you had a nice chat with him the other day.

Jen- I think you've done an awesome job, and I love the cow. It's definitely a motivator to pick up some healthy habits, and the prizes are so fun. It's so nice of you to do it all for us, especially with the normal, crazy schedule of summer. Funny, on friday when I read it, I thought this week, I have a chance of a perfect score, but unless frenchfries really are vegetables, I blew that yesterday.

cc- hugs to you on your mom. I'm glad she is interested in doing the c25k with you, and I hope it goes better the next time you're able to get out with her. Mother-daughter relationships are tough at times. I hope she continues to be more a support for you. I was talking to my sil today about how our kids drive us crazy sometimes, and we don't always have the patience we need, and we both hope and pray that all the good we usually do will far undo the negative things we might say and do. As I think back on my relationship with my mom, I do remember both good and bad, but try to be positive and do think the good times outnumbered the bad.

Tracey- Glad your little one is ok. It's so scary when they have a fall like that.

Connie- thanks for the six flags advice, and though I pretty much did what you recommended not to, I did not do it with total abandon.

Off to the grocery store.

 

[tigger813]

Been totally off today! Actually took a nap after church. I've eaten too much and had an adult drink.

Tomorrow will be better. Walking with my neighbor and then doing some WATP. Then I have a client at 10 and then taking the girls shopping. Going to try and stick with low cal meals and a treat of a soft pretzel at the mall. Taking the girls school clothes shopping and hoping to get to the Christmas Tree Shop.

Back to watching Top Chef from last week and then the kids want to play more video games. Next week we will be in NH for two nights and going to Storyland one day while we're there. I will get to have my fried clam strips that I really love! Going to take each day one at a time and really try to stay focused during the week as much as possible. Lots of water and fruits and yogurt. And some veggies thrown in for good measure.

Tracey

 

[donac]

Good evening everyone. Sorry I haven't been recently. I have been having a little pity party since Thursday.

I was supposed to go to Virginia to see my dh but no one would go with me and dh didn't want me to drive that far by myself. We talked on Thursday and that was great.

Then Friday ds1 sprung something on me. I hate not having dh around to talk to him about it. It would be good for ds to have this happen but it would need a lot of pd for it to happen. ANyone who has any extra please pass it along to ds1

Yesterday we had to take dog to the vet for boarding and then I went and had lunch with ds2. We picked a spot about half way between us to meet and have lunch. we went to a Cracker Barrel. If we are driving in the south we always stop at least once so we met at one here in jersey.

I should have come on here last night. I was watching the Jamboree stage show. It was on line for 4 hours. I stopped watching after the candle ceremony. Picture a field with 45000 scouts each holding a lit candle. You can see the light moving across the field. Very beautiful. I didn't stay up to watch the fire works which are always spectacular.

This morning I was up at 4 and out the door by 4:15 with ds1 and his gf to take them to the airport. They are going to DW to celebrate her graduation. Then I had church, breakfast, gave communion at the nursing home and went grocery shopping. Yes it was crazy. I pretty much did nothing else all day.

Well I am off to wash dishes and get my breakfast, lunch and dinner ready to pack for my marathon class tomorrow.

Have a great day everyone.

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

Thanks Kathy! Mom was mixed today. I needed to go to the grocery store to buy a few things as I start the South Beach Diet. She insisted on coming along to “supervise” me. The most unusual thing I picked out, for my family at least was Spanish olives. I can’t complain too much as she pays for all the groceries, but she could have been a bit more polite about it.

Day 1 of Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet went well. I am proud of myself. I feel good about the day and am looking forward to peeking at the scale tomorrow morning.

QOTD: I met my best friend in college. We had a wonderful relationship and it was actually her and her mother who got me hooked on Weight Watchers.

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

CC

 

[jbm02]

It's been a busy weekend! Finished 6.25 miles in about 64 minutes on Saturday. The first 4 were great and then #5 was a disaster. I caught back up to a better time by #6. Tomorrow is boot camp in the AM and then a 4 mile run at lunch - hope the humidity stays away again!!

We took DS15 and DD10.75 (as she points out! ) to overnight camp today. 3 hours up to Aldersgate, 3 hours home. So today was my "off" day - I'm still a little cramped from the ride. And DH didn't want to rely on my directions but thought his Tom-tom would do better...can I just say => The tom-tom directions had us on umpaved lgging roads for almost 5 miles!!! We were a huge travelling dust cloud. Th camp is great - there is a huge water trampoline in the middle of the lake and the schedule is full of things like a challenge course, ropes course, kayaking, archery, campfires and a "military day" with a trip to Ft Drum. I'm gonna miss them like mad but I know they will have a great time. And since this is probably DS's last time to go away to camp, I really hope he just relaxes and enjoys his summer as still-a-kid!!

Now, trying to catch up....

Now I'm going to shock you all. When I've had a bad day I come home, crawl into bed, turn on the tv, and lose myself in "General Hospital". No matter how bad my day has been, no one has stolen my baby, tried to shoot me, paid someone to sleep with my dh to get back at me, the list goes on and on...I can yell at the characters when they do something stupid, cheer when they get what's coming to them, or just laugh at the
Maria

You should try Big Bang Theory! That's hilarious too! DH and I are trying to catch up on Glee before John Stamos joins the cast! I LOVE HIM! I remember him when he was Blackie on GH! I watch Y&R now! I record it and FF through the parts I don't care about!

Some of my favorite shows!! We don't miss The Big Bang Theory and laugh out loud! ...Although I haven't watched GH in sooo many years! As for Blackie, do you remember who he killed - was it LouLou? Or when Demi Moore was on it? or - boy, dating myself here - when Jessie went to jail for killing her husband (I think it was still black and white then!)? Loved Joe Kelly..okay, have to stop or I'll relive all those old episodes....

Ditto, ditto, ditto on the COW. I participate EVERY time - but don't alwys remember to send my numbers in. I think there are probably more like me!!!

Time for the QOTD for tomorrow:

I'm in a fantasy mood, so we'll be daydreaming for this 1.If you could wear anything at all(DIS friendly of course what would it be? Describe your dream outfit in as much detail as possible. It doesn't need to fit you in real life, only in your head. And if your outfit serves a specific purpose what is it?

Hmmm..still have a size 8 pair of shorts that i wore on my honeymoon in 1991. They are hung up on a skirt hanger in my closet so I look at them at least once a day for inspiration!!!

had some time before we are leaving to go to the training camp. Thought Id answer the QOTD- I have 2 best friends- We have been BF's since high school. We played sports together in high school and that has made us true teammates for life. Their names are Amy and Emily. Amy lives close to me and Emily lives 45 minutes away. We get together often. We all are married and have kids around the same age. Its so great to have 2 people I know will always be there for me.

...heading to Giants training camp next week when DS gets home!! (Although I wish the Bills had their training camp here instead!!!)

As for friends, I have several that I will always be able to count on. Each has come into my life during different times and have never left. I could never choose between any of them:
Robin - friend since 1977, has known me through the awkward years, college, marriage, kids. Someone who knows everything about me.
Kelly - friends since - OMG - 1972. Cheerleaders together through Pop Warner, CYO, and high school. We lost touch for several years and reconnected while planning a cheerleader reunion!!
Sue - college roommate. Who has more empathy and understanding than anyone I have ever met. She's the one I can call up even if we haven't spoken in months and its as if we've never been apart
Jen - my newest best friend. Her definitions include inspiration, motivating, fun loving, thoughtful and the most incredible cache of pixie dust.

..laundry is pinging. Have to run. Have a great night everyone!!!
Jude

 

[flipflopmom]

Hey everyone. Odd weekend here.

Friday - AK had gym camp, picked her up, and made the 1.5hr. trip to the running store! I told Brad as I walked in, "I feel like such a poser", and was actually nervous! It was a cool experience, enjoyed the fitting process, got some new shoes, socks, and bras. As I was being fitted, saw a sign that said "A pair of shoes can change your life, Cinderella". It was meant for me to be there.

Saturday- did my first 6 mile run! Enjoyed it! Finished just before the rain started. Rained all day. Crashed on the couch with a book after a long bath for most of the day.

Today - Sophie has had a stomach bug. Vomited once, diarhhea twice. Seems a little better now. Then today at church someone told my mom I looked bad, and to make me stop losing weight. OK, so I know I definitely need the mascara and lipstick!


Body still going weird things. Way up, then down, then way up, then down. Not changing anything, same calorie and food category ranges. Don't have a clue what's up. Can't change it. Can't lose. Ended up with a maintain, and I was lucky to get that!

Got very, very down, and needed to take a break from the thread for a few days. I just feel.....hopeless, maybe? Seems like all my efforts are for nothing at this point. I am still 2 pounds from normal BMI. I am 13 pounds from my goal. I just don't know what to do.....

I'll try to catch up with everything tomorrow.
Night!
Taryn

 

[Octoberbride03]

It is really nice to read about everyone's friends. I think even if you don't have many you need to treasure the ones you do have. I know for myself, I am always surprised when people actually like me. An odd thing i know, but its just always been that way. Not that I'm not nice, but I've always been a shy person and making friends does not come easy to me. To this day college completely baffles me because I was actually popular, yet in grade school and high school I didn't even come close. Still don't know how that happened. I always think that's for bubbly type people, which i definitely am not, unless I'm riding a sugar high

You will all have to forgive me as coach this evening, but it was such a tiring day at work and I have not fully recovered. So I need to reserve comments for tomorrow. i just have no coherent thoughts going at all. It'll be better because I'll have help then.

I do have a QOTD though:
What is the best show or concert you've been to?

Mine was Garth Brooks. the man puts on amazing show and the crowd was just electric. Saw him in Philly with club box seats Swear we could almost touch him we were that close. Got talked into going by my sister and I am sooo glad she did.

 

[Connie96]

Saturday's question:
Do you have a best friend other than your spouse or a sibling? If you do then what is their name and what's the story behind it?

Honestly... not really. My closest friends are DH and my mom.

Hi Connie! Just thought I'd say hi.

Well, hello to you too!

Connie- thanks for the six flags advice, and though I pretty much did what you recommended not to, I did not do it with total abandon.

Nature of the amusement park beast, huh? Good for you reigning in where you can.

I do have a QOTD though:
What is the best show or concert you've been to?

DH used to be in the radio business and we got to meet Charlie Daniels before we saw his concert back in 1996. He was so awesome - in person and in concert. Positively awesome.

*~*~*~*~*
Well, the weekend is coming to an end. After I did really great all day with my eating, I did splurge last night and ate a pint of Dutch Chocolate Blue Bell. I didn't feel out of control or anything. I chose it and I'm alright with it.

Today, (after a 5 mile run early this morning and oatmeal for breakfast) I chose a cheeseburger, fries and ice cream cone for lunch. Not brilliant, but I spent the rest of the day on my feet cleaning and doing laundry and stuff, and I chose Greek yogurt and fruit for dinner. So, even though I had 1,000 calories at lunch, I only ended up at 1,600 for the whole day. Overall, I kept it in check a lot better this weekend that I have in the previous 5 weekends. So, this weekend included two big splurges, I don't think I "blew it" the way have have been lately. I'm okay with that.

And... here comes Monday...