Isn't all of this just a head game??
I learned years ago that, even though the loop around my neighborhood is (from my house back around to my house) exactly 1.6 miles, making a fairly perfect 2-lap 5K route, I absolutely cannot pass by my own house during the course of my run because I simply do not have the will to keep going when I could just go on in the house. I have dissected my neighborhood so that I only see my house when I walk out the door and not again until I have completed my total distance for the workout. (mapmyrun.com is getting a workout as I begin to increase my distance...)
Yup, it's all a head game, and we just have to figure out how to win it. So funny, you do that. I don't know that I would be able to do a route past my house either. I am loving Mapmyrun. I just looked up some routes for my trips to maine in a couple weeks, and will do it again at work so I can print them out. It they're printed, I will do them.
Hello Everyone! It has been a super busy day here but the good news is...I AM NOW A LIFETIME MEMBER AT WEIGHT WATCHERS! Yep...I have to shout it I am so excited! I know that I will have to keep going or I will possibly gain weight back but it is so nice not to pay any more and to know that I am at a very healthy weight.
Whoo hoo!!!!
Congratulations Jen!!! You must be soooo excited! I am so happy for you.
Today again could have been much worse eating wise. It was great exercise wise. In addition to my morning workout, I also swam for 30+ minutes a little while ago. I am hoping my eating is more under control tomorrow. I am struggling to find a carb/protein/calorie (point) balance. It is helping to think of each day as a step in the right direction even if it is learning what doesn't work.
AK: Watching Festival of the Lion King
CC-love the positivity in your post. Not all days will be perfect, but even on the day's we're not, we need to celebrate what we have done right. I can't wait to see festival of the Lion king on our trip. It's the one thing we never seem to get to, but this year, it's high on the list.
I think i fell behind. Not my fault though. Also missed a weigh in, also not my fault. Dealing with viruses on the computer right now, and Dh has it cleaned to the point where its at least getting Firefox to open up and get me on the DIS. We had notices last week from webroot and I was constantly trying to keep them quarantined, but apparently that didn't work.
IAs for working out and being a good girl otherwise, that's out the window this week. Aunt Flo arrived in a VERY nasty mood yesterday
Worst visit I've had in months. When she leaves I will get back on track with everything. Just hope she doesn't leave much of a parting gift.
I hate computer viruses, and I'm not very fond of aunt flo, and I know they do not go well together. Hope things get straightened out soon.
Well tonight I had dinner with the dr I work for. She treated me to a "fancier" dinner at Pacifico a resturant a minute from our office in a wealthier area. As I am getting ready to order the waitress asks if we like football. Im like yeah why? She said do you know any eagles? Im like yeah. She says well a bunch of them are at the bar. I was like no way. I cant believe it. OMG my husband would die. I dont think she was really expecting my reaction. I got up and acted like I had to go to the bathroom. I walked past the bar and there they were. All starting players. I will spare the names since most of you probably dont follow the game but just so you know how cool this was I will say that the starting quarterback Kevin Kolb was there. I called my husband and he wanted me to get their autographs but I figured with it being an upscale resturaunt it wouldnt be classy. So I just walked by. Then after 1/2 hour of so as Im eating my chicken tortilla soup they all came walking over and sat at the table directly next to us. About 3-4 steps away. I almost died. I secretly took a pic from my cell phone but it was really blurry and if you didnt believe me that it was really them it just looks like ordinary guys having dinner.
We finished up just as they were and I actually walked out directly behind the quarterback. I so wanted to say "hey kevin, have a great season" but my voice just wouldnt go. My dh was so mad that I chickened out.
Anyway it was a fun night and cool to say we sat right there and dined together even if they paid no attention to me.
How awesome for you to see them, and to know who they were. I"m the opposite and probably would not know any of them, though I would know our patriots quarterback now, but that's about it. Years ago when I was a new nurse, a patient introduced me to two of the Patriots- Steve Grogan, who was the quarterback, and someone else, but I didn't show any recognition. I had heard the name, but wasn't sure who he was. My dad never stopped teasing me about meeting steve grogan and not knowing who he was. I'm definitely not the sports fan the rest of my family is, but I'm getting there.
Second - my DS12 - he is such a sweet and loving kid..during the day he will come into my office for a "hug break"...i am really hoping that lasts for a long time..although he has his typical tween moments, he puts a smile on my face and a laugh in my heart like no one else can.
I ate a hershey's kiss today...just one, first chocolate I have had in weeks, and it was oh so good, just need that small taste, and then I was good to go.
have a great evening (what's left of it) and a happy Wednesday.
Dahly
You son sounds so sweet. Maybe he will never out grow those hug breaks. Way to go on the one hershey's kiss. NOt an easy thing to do, but you did it!!
Hi all, just wanted to check in and let you know that I am back on track. I ran my first 5k this past weekend with a friend and we were able to jog the whole thing...didn't walk one single step! I probably could have gone a bit faster but my friend had never run a full 5k even in practice so she was a bit nervous and hadn't done quite the training that I had...either way I have pictures and the t-shirt and as soon as my husband uploads the pictures I will post them!
Also, my weigh ins with WW are on tuesdays so I just got back from my second week in a row loss! Also, I finally seem to be making progress this summer and am at an all time low this go round PLUS...I am....OVERWEIGHT!!!!! Yup, you read that right folks, I am no longer obese!
Hope everyone is well!
SarahMay
Whoo hoo!! congrats on being overweight!!! I'm so looking forward to that day too, and am so happy for you. Congrats on your first 5k!!!
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge Week 10 Superstars!!
#10- 0.49% - brinalyn530 (2 weeks in a row, same % loss, both at #10 in the list!)
#9- 0.60% - Connie96
#8- 0.69% -Zoesmama03
#7- 0.70% -cclovesdis
#6- 0.75% - disneymom2one
#5- 0.88% - DisneyTaylors
#4- 1.24% - LuvBaloo
#3- 1.46% - Rose&Mike
#2- 1.86% - flipflopmom
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser Summer Challenge
Week 10 Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.08% - A.Mickey
Whoo hoo!!! Weigh to go, top ten losers!! and A.Mickey, our biggest loser!!!!
The snacking got to me yesterday, too. Don't know what was up with that. I have GOT to start stretching after my runs. Do you have a plan you follow? Your answer to yesterday's QOTD actually made my heart race with excitement! I can't wait to hear all about it, and how Michael reacts!
I do the same thing most days, but it's just stretches I used to do when I biked a lot. I'll explain them, and they might have names, but I don't know them. 1. On flat ground, one knee bent in front and stretch the other leg out behind. 2.The on the stairs put one let on the 2nd or 3rd stair, and stretch top forward to stretch the back of thigh. 3. Stand with heel one heel hanging over a step and stretch the calf or put top of foot against the post and stretch it that ways. 4. Bend knee and pull foot up behind with hand, stretching front of thigh. (which when I started I could not do at all) 5. Squat with knees spread apart and push elbows into legs to stretch inner thigh. 6. Then toe touches with legs straight to stretch lower back and legs. And I can actually touch my toes now too. It's pretty quick, usually 5 minutes or so doing them all on both sides, obviously, and I think it makes all the difference. After my first 5k race, where I pushed so hard, I was so excited and did not stretch at all, and boy, was i sore for days. I did make the time to stretch after my second race, and even though i pushed as hard, I felt pretty good the next day.
Run yesterday was killer. Decided to try for a 5K PR time. Started out too hard, couldn't maintain it. I am still trying for this tempo run stuff. :confused
But I got it in, anyway. Wondering how I am going to get in tomorrow's run. It would have to be at 5 to get it in, not sure if I can get up at 4 - I need coffee and time to wake up before I run! I could possibly do it tomorrow night, if the heat holds up!
Well, today is the kiddos first day. Which translates to a hard time falling asleep for me, crazy dreams, and waking up with a tummyache. Happens every year! I have high hopes for this day! Sophie spent the night with Nana and Papa so I don't have the extra 40 minutes of driving time this am. Brad's off Friday, so she can stay here. I'm still stressing over how I'm going to do it all (gym all three nights, driving Sophie 3 mornings) until he gets back on 1st shift, but I can't worry about that today!
I ate all day yesterday, but never had a meal? I need to make sure I am eating meals, not just snacking all day. Packing lunch will help. Going to make AK blueberry muffins, her fav, for first day back breakfast!
Goals for today - feed them, make sure no one passes out from the heat on the playground, no crying, and get them on the right bus home.
Have a great day - SEND PPD MY WAY!
Taryn!
Hope your day goes well, and your hubby is back to days before you know it.
CONGRATS TO ALL THE LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is my first challenge and it looks like everyone is doing so well, how encouraging is that!!!
QOTD......HmmmmmThis time of the morning at Disney I would say I would be doing the Mugrun because my husband is not nearly as anxious as I to get my first cup of caffeine goodness (although Disney coffee....not so good) I really love walking down Main Street USA first thing when it opens and marvel, yet again of how magical it all is!!!!!! I LOVE WDW!!!
QUESTION FOR EVERYONE..a couple of years ago i tore the meniscus in my knee, had surgery, after surgery my knee would no longer bend (I grow enormous amounts of scar tissue in a hurry). I had a second surgery to rip the scar tissue so my knee could bend. I now run with a knee brace (faithfully) but lately my knee absolutely aches when I'm sleeping. It's pretty good all day but after about an hour in bed it really hurts. I quite often need to get upp and take some advil (i rarely take meds) and put some muscle cream on, this does take off the edge. Does anyone else get this????? It seems so weird because when I run it's pretty good???
I don't get that, but wonder if you iced it after your runs, even if it doesn't bother you if that might help to decrease some swelling from the run and maybe help decrease the aching later on. That advil helps, I'm sure, but make sure you take it with some food or milk so it doesn't upset your stomach. It can be so hard on your stomach.
I did have 2 mikes hard lemonades last night and a cheese steak sub which was quite good. I'm back up over 210 today, but only by .6, so I know I can get back on track and see it gone on friday. Off to make lunches now.
Have a great day everyone!!!
for being out of the obese range. From the photos you posted earlier in this challenge, I never would have thought you were still in the obese range, so 
I am so amazed by how this group keeps me going. Whether it's the competitor in me or if it's just the fact that I have to disclose my weight to another person every week (thank you, SHANNON, for all you do for us!!), if I wasn't reporting in to yall each week I know that I would not be losing as successfully as I am now. This is such a fantastic arena for me to get my loss on and I am SO very happy and grateful to have found you guys when I did. And I am very much looking forward to sticking with yall thru loss and maintenance in future challenges. 
So, all the more reason to accomplish whatever I can before our vacation, and then go full tilt for the next Challenge -- I want to finish this one strong, and then have my best ever for the Fall! 
Yep, that would be me standing in my way. Procrastination, disorganization, pessimism, self-criticism, demanding perfection -- guilty on all counts. 
So is it any wonder that I didn't make the progress I had hoped this challenge. 
! Dont worry; I think we can still be friends even though youre an Eagles fan 
!), last night I mustve been really hungry because it took five pieces of pizza (from the prepared foods section at Whole Foods sooo yummy!) to satisfy me at dinner! And I didnt even feel stuffed full after that, just comfortably satisfied. Well, this morning I was a little nervous to get on the scale but I felt like I needed to know where I was at after all that - I was still down .5 a pound from my last weigh in (Saturday)! I think all this running stuff is just what I needed to get everything heading in the right direction!
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a man in tight pants.
ixiedust: for you that your goals are all met! 
Im totally just kidding. Donovan was my favorite player (our choc labs name is donovan). I will secretly be cheering for him this season except for the games that he plays the eagles. Although tonight my dh said he hopes they beat the eagles this year just to show them a lesson. He was not at all happy with the trade. Ok well thats enough manly talking for now. Back to our regurlary scheduled program....... Are you still thinking about the 10K race? 
