Biggest Loser 10 Fall Challenge -- for losers and maintainers :)

[tigger813]

Watching the Chilean miners begin rescued! I started sobbing when the first miner came up! How emotional for those families! God Bless them! I pray the rest of them come up quickly and safely!

DH will be home any minute now!

Have a good night!

TTFN

 

[LuvBaloo]

drive by post to say the results are going to be late.

I'm hoping to finish them off before work tomorrow, but if I can't then they'll be done before I go to bed tomorrow.

Hope everybody is doing great!

Sending hugs and pixie dust to anyone who needs them.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

DS called me twice at work today with more issues. It's all pretty normal stuff, but I am such a fixer, and he is so stressed out.

I am a fixer too. Its hard not to just blurt out your advice. Good for you to ask what he was looking for from you. You are such a good mom!!!!! Great mile time too

So, I was so busy today with the cleaning and halloween decorating that my back kinda hurt and I wasn't feeling like doing my run. So I made myself do it anyway. I completed W1D2 of C25k and did the entire time of all 9 runs! I can't believe I made it through!

awesome job. Way to push yourself.

Thanks and I did!!!!

congrats on the new job. Have a blast on your vacation!!!!!

My mood already feels better today I am up bright and early and have a meeting at 745am. My dh had an early start to his day too so I have to get both kids to school. They are in opposite directions so this should be interesting. Hopefully I am not late to my meeting. I guess I should stop typing and get going. TTYL

 

[tigger813]

Joannel- Congrats on the new job and have a great vacation!

DH got home and of course we sat up talking until after midnight! 6am came way too early for me! He tried waking the girls to tell them they he was ok with only half success. The little one is so hard to wake up. DD1 said yeah Daddy you're home and I missed you and promptly went back to sleep. I love the shirts he got us. Mine is orange and has Hogwarts on it! It's really nice looking.

Down more on the scale this morning so everything is good here. Sticking to the diet this week is easier than I thought. And I think the possibility of winning some money at the wellness center is also having an effect on me especially since the prize would come a week before Christmas.

For any of you that have tried EA Sports Active, EA Sports Active 2 comes out very soon! I'm putting that on my Christmas list! I always ask for workout stuff especially stuff that is fun!

Gotta go get DD1 up! More from me later but

TTFN

 

[flipflopmom]

Once again, no time for replies. So much I want to say.... Oh Well.

Just had what felt like worst run ever. Of course, I had to analyze it the whole time, which made it worse. AK is still coughing her head off at night, and she woke me up at least 3 times for me to "tell me what to do to get some sleep" I am such a horrible mom, I can't really function when I get woke up like that. I just told her to get out from under the covers, prop her head up, drink some water, and get a cough drop. All at different times. Beamer woke me up one time, too, crying to get on the bed. He sleeps on my bed in his bed, don't know why he had gotten off, but I plopped him back up. So I know I was up at least 4 times from 10-4.

My throat is a bit sore, drainage, and the wind was really strong, half the time I was running into it. It was drizzly, so pretty humid. I guess all that combined with a not so healthy dinner all added up. It felt like I was running 14-15 minute miles, but my pace was actually 10:20. Still slower than I want, but not as bad as I thought. My mouth actually felt like it was foaming when I got done, I guess I needed to have some water before I went out.

I need to push hard the next 2 days, and be sure to get a run in on Friday to see any sort of a loss this week. I guess after last week's mega loss I should be happy with a maintain, but I was hoping for some momentum.

I'll try to check in later, but we have another wild day at school, and I have to stay at gymnastics tonight, we have a parent's association meeting. May be on later, if not, have a great day!
Taryn

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

With our next WIN! measurement reporting coming up on Friday I thought I would share this article from sparkpeople about other ways to weigh success besides the numbers on the scale:

Use Measurements Besides the Scale
What's So Motivating about Numbers Anyway?

Pretend for a minute that gravity doesn't exist. Everything is weightless, including your aunt Sophie, yet it all manages to stay on the ground. You don't know how much you weigh because scales have never been invented. How would you define your state of health? After all, you wouldn't be able to say "I need to lose 10 pounds" or "I weigh 150 pounds, so I must be overweight."

What would be your benchmark? You might still not like how you look. You might be tired of being tired all the time. You might need to trim down and take care of that blood pressure problem. You might want to avoid diabetes.

In a gravity-free world, those are all still good reasons to create healthy diet and fitness habits. Who knows, you might decide "Hey, I feel alright, I look alright, and I'm healthy. If I can just maintain the habits I have, I should be okay."

The point is, you can decide for yourself what shape you're in. You don't need the scale to tell you. Unfortunately, many times we get down on ourselves simply because something as trivial as gravity tells us we're out of shape. Some people feel and look fantastic in every respect, but if the number on the scale doesn’t match expectations, they’re miserable. This doesn’t make sense. Gravity should not be able to wield that kind of power.

In this gravity-rich reality we live in, we have a fascination with the scale. While it’s good for giving you a general idea of your health, this can be the most discouraging and frustrating part of a diet. Your weight can fluctuate all the time and reasons why are never completely known. Time of day, temperature, the day’s activities, water level – all can skew the numbers one way or the other. In reality, you could be getting discouraged over something that’s not really accurate.

To stay motivated, try finding other ways to measure your progress instead of stepping on the scale. Try some benchmarks that actually matter. Some may be tougher to measure than others, some are more subjective. But we think you’ll find that these measurements can still be a lot more meaningful and motivating.

Take some of these regular measurements to stay motivated, even if the scale isn’t moving:

Body Measures – dress size, waist, hips, neck, arms, fitting into favorite clothes
Performance – more endurance during exercise, doing them at a higher level, jumping higher, walking longer, running faster, playing a sport better
General Feeling – rate energy level, rate attitude and outlook, track how often you feel very sleepy during the day, rate your confidence level
Health – blood pressure, cholesterol level, blood sugar level
Intangibles – how you look, compliments you receive, how others respond to you

Here is the link to the article if you are interested http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=104

So if those numbers on the scale don't show what you want to see then think of some other ways that you are successful because those numbers are just numbers, they aren't who you are!

Off to do my last chance workout this morning at 5:30 a.m. This big hearing will suck the life out of the rest of my day so I may not be back until tomorrow to catch up.

JOANNEL, congrats on the new job and enjoy your vacation!

to everyone who needs them and to all of you for sticking it out!

Have a great day all!

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Morning!

My goal for the morning was to get caught up here and that is what I am going to do. I'll eat breakfast at the same time.

Cam: for a great long weekend! Congrats to DS!

Did not do all that great with my eating but came back to a one pound loss. I think due to all the walking and maybe overall less eating during the days since I didn't eat on the bus.

Congrats! for not eating on the bus! That would be a huge NSV for me. I always get hungry on car/bus rides.

on C25K!

I have a 5 mile race on saturday and i want to do well.

Good luck!

Thanks for the info Lisa! for jumping right back in and the immediate loss! I know for me, it isn’t the food I eat when I’m on vacation, but the flying that causes the gain.

JenA: You are dealing with a lot and I know that you are doing better than your best that you possibly can right now. Hope you escape whatever DH has and that weigh-in was good.

Just finished my daily 5K! And I should get another 2 miles in at the track tonight!

Hey CC, glad you and your mom are enjoying the time together and eating healthy too.

We had our luncheon and I am reporting that I did not do well. I figured I wouldnt since I was in a crabby mood, my hormones are raging, and I constently feel like eating. I will say that since then my mood has gotten better and I am hoping that by tomorrow I can start the week over again. Im starting to think I am bipolar dwarf...at least during TOM.

Thanks. to you. I was happy to read that you are doing better this morning.

Happy Anniversary Crystal!

 

[cclovesdis]

QOTD: This is more of an assignment- between today and tomorrow, go out an take in the nature outside. What is something that you noticed that you might not have noticed if you weren't stopped and intentationally taking notice?

I noticed that the wind is calm and that very few of the leaves have started falling.

Melissa. I’m so sorry. I hope that you are able to heal from what happened very soon.

Got a very short 20 min run in outside. I just cant seem to get the time during the week now that its getting darker so early. I really have to think about a plan for when my official half training starts in a few weeks. At least I did something. It felt good. Now off to get the boys to bed and to do some relaxing.

I think the important part is that you got out there and ran. I think it was Taryn that talked about how just a little bit helps keep your body used to running.

as I was walking the track while DD2 was at soccer practice! I got in 3 miles in 45 minutes. It was cool actually but actually perfect for an evening stroll! I'm going to miss when soccer practice is over or I will have to think of another excuse to head over to the track.

I'm so glad to have my focus back. I don't remember being this focused. I guess knowing that my trip is coming up soon and how much I want to reach goal has really got me focused.

to everything! I love having the Energizer Bunny around!

DS called me twice at work today with more issues. It's all pretty normal stuff, but I am such a fixer, and he is so stressed out. I was proud of myself, though. The first time he called I asked if he wanted advice or if he wanted me to just listen. My instinct is to jump right in and start trying to fix things. He said he wanted advice, so we talked things through. Anyhow, he has a plan, so we'll see how it goes.

to an awesome mom!

So, I was so busy today with the cleaning and halloween decorating that my back kinda hurt and I wasn't feeling like doing my run. So I made myself do it anyway. I completed W1D2 of C25k and did the entire time of all 9 runs! I can't believe I made it through!

Congrats! (Just don’t push yourself too hard )

Thanks and I did!!!! The money stinks for now, but once they add on we should get more accounting staff and $$!!!

So thank you all for the support. We leave Thursday for WDW and the Magic. SO If I don;t have time to get back here have a great two weeks and good luck to all. I am hoping to walk every morning on the ship to keep the weight gain as low as possible, because I do enjoy the frozen drinks and desserts!!!! Hopefully Hurricane Paula will stay away!!

Congrats on the job! Have a great trip!

Watching the Chilean miners begin rescued! I started sobbing when the first miner came up! How emotional for those families! God Bless them! I pray the rest of them come up quickly and safely!

My mom insisted that I watch the rescue this morning. So glad I opened my half-asleep eyes to watch! It really is amazing!

Hi Shannon! Hope you are doing well!

My mood already feels better today I am up bright and early and have a meeting at 745am. My dh had an early start to his day too so I have to get both kids to school. They are in opposite directions so this should be interesting. Hopefully I am not late to my meeting. I guess I should stop typing and get going. TTYL

So happy you are feeling better! Hope you have a great day!

Down more on the scale this morning so everything is good here. Sticking to the diet this week is easier than I thought.

That’s great!

Taryn: Hope AK is feeling better. for a loss this week! Hope work/school goes well today.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Thanks and I did!!!! The money stinks for now, but once they add on we should get more accounting staff and $$!!!

So thank you all for the support. We leave Thursday for WDW and the Magic. SO If I don;t have time to get back here have a great two weeks and good luck to all. I am hoping to walk every morning on the ship to keep the weight gain as low as possible, because I do enjoy the frozen drinks and desserts!!!! Hopefully Hurricane Paula will stay away!!

Have a fabulous trip and WOOHOO on the job!!! Sounds like you have a plan for getting some exercise, and hopefully you'll be able to jump right back on the wagon when you get back!

drive by post to say the results are going to be late.

I'm hoping to finish them off before work tomorrow, but if I can't then they'll be done before I go to bed tomorrow.

Hope everybody is doing great!

Sending hugs and pixie dust to anyone who needs them.

Shannon--thanks for all you do! Hope things are going well at the new job!

My mood already feels better today I am up bright and early and have a meeting at 745am. My dh had an early start to his day too so I have to get both kids to school. They are in opposite directions so this should be interesting. Hopefully I am not late to my meeting. I guess I should stop typing and get going. TTYL

Lindsey--glad you are feeling more positive today!

Down more on the scale this morning so everything is good here. Sticking to the diet this week is easier than I thought. And I think the possibility of winning some money at the wellness center is also having an effect on me especially since the prize would come a week before Christmas.


TTFN

glad you're having a good week Tracey!

Taryn--be careful running when you're sick. And as for the getting woken up--I was at my mommy dearest worst when I got woken up in the middle of the night. When ds was a baby I was ok--he was sick so much. When he got older, I was cranky. The same kind of stuff--I can't sleep (well neither can I since you woke me up), my throat hurts, I can't breathe, will you rub my back. And he never wanted Mike. And why is it that he always woke up rested, and I was exhausted???? Anyhow, hang in there. Just keep telling yourself you only have them for a few years. Hope your day isn't crazy.

So if those numbers on the scale don't show what you want to see then think of some other ways that you are successful because those numbers are just numbers, they aren't who you are!

Off to do my last chance workout this morning at 5:30 a.m. This big hearing will suck the life out of the rest of my day so I may not be back until tomorrow to catch up.


Have a great day all!

Lisa--hope the hearing goes well. I read that article this morning. I am off to finally buy some pants today, and hoping to be in a 4 (I can't believe I just said that). So just being able to say that, I feel very successful!

At this point I have one pair of jeans that fit and a couple of pairs of capris, so today is the day to find some pants. I think it's supposed to cool off this weekend, and I'm guessing it's for good this time.

I am down on the scale again, so I asked Shannon to move my maintain weight down two pounds. I know it's just a number, but for some reason it's a little scary. I have to keep telling myself that, if I have trouble maintaining at a lowere weight, that's ok, I was doing great where I was, and I can just go back to that weight. I'm starting to think that finding the right maintain point is a little bit of trial and error.

Ok, time to go to the Y. I seriously wanted to skip it when lying in bed this morning, but I want to make my exercise goal this month, so gotta go. Plus it's scheduled, so not quitting!

Have a good day!

 

[goldcupmom]

I"m still here, but for those that know me thru my WISH journal, you know my life is NEVER normal.

Not sure when I last posted.....Ins. Co. finally got DD's mouth splint payment figured out. They paid MORE than they had quoted me .

Saturday went to Balloon Fiesta - gorgeous, perfect morning.

Sunday night I went downstairs to get laundry (My house sits on a hill - looks 1 story from front, 2 from back - 3 kids rooms, fam room, laundry, bath, storage rooms down) and stepped in a puddle. Our sewage pump (takes all water from house & shoots up to street level sewer above) failed & raw sewage in my downstairs.

This exact thing happened 6 yrs ago.

So, Monday morning at 10 we had Service Master here cleaning, ripping out flooring, walls, doors, etc. House is total war zone downstairs. After about an hour, State Farm called back & said the didn't know if they would cover, said it would take a week to get an adjuster out here & know so cleanup could resume. NOT!!! Even ServiceMaster was calling.

So, they finally got one out on MOnday afternoon, servicemaster finishes today, I have to take pictures & inventory/price every item that was damaged, how old, how much, etc. The restoration people are coming today, then have to move everything out, and because open floor plan, they need to recarpet(I REALLY hope I can somehow afford to tile the down & wood upstairs, but doubtful) hall, DDs room, family room, closets, down, stairs, living, dining, & hall up. Paint it all, woodwork down. WHAT A MESS!!!

Then I have to put it all back together.

Meanwhile, I have a garage sale Fri/Sat this week, I start scoring 11/3 and will not be available at all from 11a.m. - 8:30.

Plumber ruined even more stuff installing pump & when I called to tell his company, to warn him that State Farm might not cover damages from his employee and that ServiceMaster had 3 guys who all saw the incident happen, he told me "if you're too lazy to wipe it off, I will come out with a wet paper towel and do it for you". Later said I must be one of those "sue happy b*tches" and then said if I was that hard up financially that I cared that his employee splashed raw sewage all over my personal property, that he'll come out and give me a dollar".

I am stressed and stretched to the max....add this to all my normal stuff. Going to get a quick short walk in when I finish this, then garage sale & basement stuff all day. Managed to watch BL last night sporadically. Sunday night I got 3 hours sleep, Monday night we ended up at a hotel, but still only for about 5 hours, but had no water in our house since they had to disconnect hot water to clean under & cut walls. Have to go outside to get downstairs to boys rooms, DD is in the office on couch as her room is total chaos. Stuff is everywhere. I need to clone myself....NOW!!!

If you are my Friend on FB, I posted pics. Some like a new set of silverware I had for DS21 when he moves out after grad in May ----with, literally, sh*t on the spoon! And that is one of the more mild ones, and this guy wants to wipe it off....I don't think so! I still haven't figured out how to put pics on here. Also have awesome balloon pics.

And, we still haven't found the hamster in any wall downstairs (but we've never smelled it and he's been gone almost a year)!! But they did find 10 beer cans inside my walls....gotta love NM!

Off to walk...no clue when I will be back on. If you're doing the Exercise challenge, eventually I will get a chance to update. Keep moving!

No clue what this is doing to my weight. Got in bed last night, shaking, feeling awful and realized that I had had a mini cinnamon roll and 1/2 a sausage biscuit at the hotel at 6 a.m., a bite of coffee cake around noon (literally - dog got the rest) and 2 bites of lasagna around 6 p.m. and less than 1/2 bottle of water all day. NO wonder I felt horrid. had a slice of cheese and lunchmeat with a bottle of water & finally slept.

 

[mikamah]

Good morning, friends.

I am missing you all. I'm at the library and have a few minutes left before I need to go to work. I picked up a couple books on running, since I have so much free time at home now. I was on hold with verizon for 30 min last night and was so aggravated I hung up. But I need to get them over to fix my internet. I'm a procrastinator, that's for sure. My sister is going away this weekend, so I thought michael could get his weekend tv time in and I will catch up here for real.

Loved your qotd for today, Melanie, and last night when we were coming out of Market basket I saw the same sunset that Tracey did, and it was absolutely beautiful, big yello-orange circle in the sky with the red-orange fluffy clouds all around it, so I said "look at the sunset" to michael and the woman beside me thanked me and said she wouldn't even have noticed it. It's true, we rush around so much, and if I wasn't waiting for michael to get a gumball, I might have missed it too. thanks for the reminder to stop and smell the roses.

Off to work now. Hugs to those in need. Keep on keeping on. One day at a time, we will all get there.

 

[my3princes]

Watching the Chilean miners begin rescued! I started sobbing when the first miner came up! How emotional for those families! God Bless them! I pray the rest of them come up quickly and safely!

DH will be home any minute now!

Have a good night!

TTFN

Interveiw in 1 hour I'm more nervous about this one than I have been about any previous ones. I think it is because I have no real details on the job and it is retail which I've managed to avoid fro 41 years. I'm not sure that I can make the hours work into our lives. I'm trying to be optimistic, but I just don't know.

 

[SettinSail]

Hi everyone!

Had fun at the champagne tasting last night. She did it differently than our Proseco (Italian) and Sekt (German) tastings - those were blind and you rated them and at the end of the night we compared our ratings. We learned only the most expensive Proseco is good and don't spend a lot on Sekt, the cheaper ones are just as good

But, last night our hostess just served 3 bottles of (French) champagne, there was a Rose Moet, a Vevue Cliquot and a Runiart and talked about how they were made. All very expensive and we liked the Ruinart the best. I probably had 9-10 glasses of champagne but felt no ill effects last night or today. It must be true what they say about the quality of alcohol

I was up one pound this morning but I have time to turn that around before Friday. I have been very careful today. Had an early morning meeting at son's school, went to yoga class, came home and did 25 mins on elliptical and then went to afternoon tea with British friends. Only had one cup of tea and one scone so that was pretty succesful I thought.

Melissa: What an awful experience! I think the thoughts and images will weaken over a few days or weeks. I once witnessed a horrible accident involving a neighbor's child and I finally got over it although I will never forget it.

Rose: I love your 5 minute exercise policy, think I will start that!

Joannel: Congrats on your new job and have a great time on the Magic!
I love Disney cruises and have been on 3. Thinking about the Transatlantic May 2011 when they bring the Magic back to Europe.

Tayrn: Hang in there with all you have going on!

Julie: What an awful mess you are in! (literally!) Take it one day at a time and soon the renovations and repairs will be done.

My3princes: Good luck!!!!!

Need to pick up son from soccer practice in a few minutes then we will have a quick supper and head to Scouts on base here.

Have a great day everyone!
Shawn

 

[tigger813]

Walked to the Wellness Center with Mom. I drank my water and half of hers and then I had the green tea and the shake!

Came home and DH mentioned that the lawn needed mowing so I got that done! I had noticed it the other day too and then forgot about doing it! Takes me about 40 minutes to do so that was another good walk.

Redwalker and her puppy will be here in a few minutes so we will take a walk, probably down to the lake, and catch up!

I'm down about 2 pounds since Friday so I'm going to try to hit 4 for the week. Hopefully I will get in a walk at the track tonight if I don't get called into work. I like my evening walks! Once soccer is done I'll miss those and just have to wait until the spring soccer season starts. I may try and walk on Sundays when DD1 has her basketball clinic starting on Sunday. Any chance I get I'm going to do it! I feel so much better after walking! And the fresh air is amazing!

Kathy- That sunset was gorgeous and the clouds were so neat to look at! Gotta love shopping at Market Basket! I get twice as much there as any other grocery store! I need to run over there today after DD1s dentist appt.

TTFN

 

[brinalyn530]

Didn’t have time to reply yesterday, but I did read through all the posts. I thought I might catch up today but now I can’t remember what I wanted to say . So I’ll just start from where I left off…

Cam – I did remember salivating over all the delicious sounding food you made !

Rose – Hope your bean soup turns out yummy! That’s a great “deal” you have with yourself on the exercise – I’ll have to remember that when I start my morning workouts again next week !

Taryn – I’m horrible when DS wakes me up in the middle of the night. One time when he was younger and had a bad dream I stumbled into his bookshelf and my hair fell into the fish bowl – I woke up the next morning wondering why my hair was wet and smelled like fish food – it was super gross ! But thankfully the fish were unharmed ! I hope AK’s cough goes away so you both can get some sleep!

JOANNEL – Congrats on the new job! Have a great trip!

Lindsay – Yay for a better mood today!

Melissa – Yikes! Hope you heal from that experience (physically and emotionally) very soon .

CC – It’s so awesome that you take the time to respond/reply to all of us! Thank you !

Julie – Yikes! Good luck with all of that. I am always amazed when people in customer service oriented businesses are so rude and inconsiderate – I’m sorry you had to deal with that guy on top of everything else .

Deb – Good luck with your interview! Deep breaths!

Monday evening I had one of my best runs ever. I have been averaging a 10 minute mile for a while now, and I was fine with that, I was more concerned about increasing my distance than my speed. Monday I did 7.5 miles in 62 minutes – which I guesstimated to be about 8 and a half minute miles (can anyone tell me if I am doing the math right on that ?). I felt great during and after and even the next morning. I’m feeling a little more confident about the 10k now – and not completely crazy for wanting to do a half next year . I just need to keep it up.

So I made quinoa for the first time yesterday. I used half water and half chicken broth. It was interesting, I liked it, but I need to add something to give it a bit more flavor because it was a little too bland to eat often or to be a main dish. Maybe caramelize some onions and add them to the pot while it simmers? I’m really good at following recipes but I couldn’t make up my own to save my life! Does anyone have any suggestions ?

I have been in denial for the past few days, but I can’t deny it any longer – I have a head cold . Yuck. I hope it passes quickly. I rescheduled the trainer for Saturday morning and I will not cancel again! DS has a baseball game this evening, home for dinner and homework, then I’m taking some Nyquil and going to bed – I need to get this crap out of my system! Plan for tomorrow is up in the air – if I feel better I’ll run after work, if not I’ll go home and rest. Friday I am definitely running – there’s a nail place about 2 miles from my parent’s house, I’m hoping to run up there before they close to get my eyebrows done (it’s been too long, they are seriously out of control) and then run back. I’m OK running in their neighborhood in the evening because it’s pretty well lit and there are always people around, but I will not run around the lake near their house after dark – too scary ! Saturday I have the trainer in the morning, DS’s baseball game in the afternoon, and then we’ll try to go pick our pumpkins. Sunday has already been declared a clean the house day. I’ll get as much done as I can, then I’ll decide whether or not to call in professionals .

Hope everyone has a great, on plan rest of the day!

Bree

 

[pjlla]

This totally makes sense! I am suffering from the same sort of feelings. I can barely keep up with life and then when I come on here and see all the responses, I just feel overwhelmed. I have decided that I am simply going to respond when I can but at least I will post so that I don't get as far behind!

I really need to be working on the whole legal case I have going but yesterday and today I have been subbing. I need to make the money but I also need to get on the legal case so that I can get a real job. I am hoping to talk with the school district on my prep this afternoon to see how their investigation is going. It really stresses me out when I think about it because I feel if it does not get resolved, I will never teach again. It is a scary sort of feeling.

My exercise continues to be random and not consistent. I ran 10 miles on Sunday and am due to run today but doubt I will. DH has been home sick for the past 2 days so I am working, doing the house stuff, driving the kids everywhere and everything else so there just is not much time left. I have a super sensitive stomach and just cannot run after dinner. I don't think I will be home early enough to run before dinner. I know that I could do something else to exercise but honestly, I am just not feeling it. I need to make a commitment to myself to do some other forms of exercise again.

My eating is about the same....random and not consistently on plan. Despite it all, I am still maintaining. I am trying to be a bit careful today because I have to weigh in after subbing today.

I am hoping everyone has a healthy and happy afternoon. Later -
Jen

I'm glad you are finding the time to come on here and share with us. Hopefully that is therapeutic for you. We miss you, but we understand that life is nuts for you right now! Maintaining right now is GREAT!!

Wow, this thread sure can get overwhelming if you don't check in every day (and I'm guessing maybe even a couple times a day, lol)!

I didn't have a chance to read up on everything I've missed, but I did want to check in and say that I'm still here, and still working on the weightloss.

My DD will be 8 weeks tomorrow and I've got my AF back already I'm going to assume thats why I'm not seeing any drop in numbers yet this week, I'm guessing a bit of water retension.

It was my 6th Anniversary on the 9th so we had one splurge dinner this week. Baked lasagna with some cheesecake for dessert. But no more of that! Just a one time special occassion thing.

As long as temps don't get too cold this week I'm going to try to go for a walk each day with the kiddos to the park. And if it gets too cold then I'll just hop on the treadmill here at home.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm going to try to check in to the thread more often so that I can keep up with everyone!

Have a great evening everyone!

Happy Anniversary!!!

Ok - this is the 4th time I'm trying to type this. I keep losing it and once I was more than halfway through replies to quotes. SIGH!

QOTD: This is more of an assignment- between today and tomorrow, go out an take in the nature outside. What is something that you noticed that you might not have noticed if you weren't stopped and intentationally taking notice?

I noticed today that the leaves are beautiful, yet I haven't really noticed it the past few days. Either that or it happened overnight. I know that didn't happen, so I must not pay attention. I think as we go through this process, we need to stop and smell the roses. Life is so hectic and stressful. Nature can really ground you and relieve some of the stress.

I did notice some beautiful trees at recess today.

I forgot to post my weigh in on Friday and I still need to send it in. It wasn't good I gained about 3 lbs. No surprises I know why most of it was food and not tracking and part was bloating for AF that started up yesterday.

I need to recommit myself to this plan. I took measurements and have to get back to exercise. Its just been one thing after the other. I had the interview(no news came, so no job. ) and tore up my heels had rubbed it raw past the blistering point. I couldn't wear shoes for days. Its finally healed up and I had a very traumatic morning Sunday that I will go into next but I have been completely drained and unable to concentrate on anything for very long since.

Here is my shocking horror story might sound like something fake or a Halloween prank but I assure you it is most definitely NOT. I was helping my mom throw her Sunday papers because she wasn't completely healed up from shoulder surgery she had after breaking it. Her accident insurance said she wouldn't receive any more checks because her benefit was used up. So I agreed to help her out with the Sunday ones since they are so much heavier. We were almost done at this point she does this trailer park then she has a few in an apartment complex. I had thrown a paper up and saw a "guy" walking behind the VW van in the carport didn't think anything of it other than he was an early riser out doing whatever. My mom realized Ihad thrown a regular paper(one without the tv guide they think they need to charge extra for) instead of what I really needed. So she backed up and I got out to retrieve the other one. Again didn't think anything of why he hadn't picked it up by then. I went up a bit more to throw the correct one up on the porch stairs and looked over to say high if he was still there. Instead I saw the horrifying sight of a young man standing where he had backed up to the other side of the VW then I looked down for some reason and he was holding a very long machete knife. Flight responses kicked in and I backed up turned and ran to the car, tripping on my own feet just as they do in movies. My ankle hurt pretty bad where I had kicked my self and then managed to smack my hip on the car door getting in as well as pulling it very quickly closed. Fortunately that is all that happened but it was traumatizing enough. He did not proceed forward or even come out that I know of but I surely didn't look back. I'm quite sure he was mentally challenged as he gave out a very child like chuckle(heehee) and by the way he backed up not likely homicidal but still. Its just creepy that he was very very pale like he'd never been outside during daylight. Of course the moment won't quit playing in my head and its nearly impossible to fall asleep without something to watch to avoid thinking of it. I was a little bit easier to fall asleep last night so hopefully it lessens or I'll need to go see Dr. and get referrals.

I was totally fatigued yesterday from that and from general lack of sleep from being up all night that night when I'm not used to those hours.

Anyway I hope to get back on track with this challenge. I'm hoping it will help take my mind off other things some but I know I need to deal with this to too. I haven't had much appetite since Sunday morning but when I do get a little hunger I am not eating stuff that is good for me. I grabbed quick stuff including the Doritos I had picked up only because they had a good sale. UGH!

Holey Moley! That story is scary!! Glad you (and your Mom) are safe! Give it some time... you will feel better. Meanwhile, try not to eat into the fear/anxiety. How about a good brisk walk to relieve the stress?

I'm really glad I planned my meals for the week, otherwise I think this could be a very bad food week. DS called me twice at work today with more issues. It's all pretty normal stuff, but I am such a fixer, and he is so stressed out. I was proud of myself, though. The first time he called I asked if he wanted advice or if he wanted me to just listen. My instinct is to jump right in and start trying to fix things. He said he wanted advice, so we talked things through. Anyhow, he has a plan, so we'll see how it goes.

Cam--congrats to DS!

We had a boca burger w/ half a piece of provolone (no bun), broccoli, and mashed baby red potatoes w/ garlic, skim milk and a tiny bit of butter. It was so good. Tomorrow I'm making homemade bean soup. The beans are soaking overnight. I'll let you know how it goes. Usually I use canned beans, but thought I'd try this.

We ran tonight and it was so muggy--in the 60s but the air was dripping. For the QOTD--I noticed that the nuts are falling out of the trees--they were all over the path at the park and one hit our windshield when it fell. (kind of scary).

I haven't downloaded the garmin yet, but I think my timed mile was 8:22. I was hoping for under 8:00, but was happy. I'm going to run the next timed mile in the morning and see if it makes a difference.

Ok, guess that's it. Have a nice evening.

Soup recipe please?

So, I was so busy today with the cleaning and halloween decorating that my back kinda hurt and I wasn't feeling like doing my run. So I made myself do it anyway. I completed W1D2 of C25k and did the entire time of all 9 runs! I can't believe I made it through!

WTG! Isn't is a powerful feeling, to finish all that running??~

Thanks and I did!!!! The money stinks for now, but once they add on we should get more accounting staff and $$!!!

So thank you all for the support. We leave Thursday for WDW and the Magic. SO If I don;t have time to get back here have a great two weeks and good luck to all. I am hoping to walk every morning on the ship to keep the weight gain as low as possible, because I do enjoy the frozen drinks and desserts!!!! Hopefully Hurricane Paula will stay away!!

Prayers for good weather, heading your way!!! Have a super-duper trip!

I"m still here, but for those that know me thru my WISH journal, you know my life is NEVER normal.

Not sure when I last posted.....Ins. Co. finally got DD's mouth splint payment figured out. They paid MORE than they had quoted me .

Saturday went to Balloon Fiesta - gorgeous, perfect morning.

Sunday night I went downstairs to get laundry (My house sits on a hill - looks 1 story from front, 2 from back - 3 kids rooms, fam room, laundry, bath, storage rooms down) and stepped in a puddle. Our sewage pump (takes all water from house & shoots up to street level sewer above) failed & raw sewage in my downstairs.

This exact thing happened 6 yrs ago.

So, Monday morning at 10 we had Service Master here cleaning, ripping out flooring, walls, doors, etc. House is total war zone downstairs. After about an hour, State Farm called back & said the didn't know if they would cover, said it would take a week to get an adjuster out here & know so cleanup could resume. NOT!!! Even ServiceMaster was calling.

So, they finally got one out on MOnday afternoon, servicemaster finishes today, I have to take pictures & inventory/price every item that was damaged, how old, how much, etc. The restoration people are coming today, then have to move everything out, and because open floor plan, they need to recarpet(I REALLY hope I can somehow afford to tile the down & wood upstairs, but doubtful) hall, DDs room, family room, closets, down, stairs, living, dining, & hall up. Paint it all, woodwork down. WHAT A MESS!!!

Then I have to put it all back together.

Meanwhile, I have a garage sale Fri/Sat this week, I start scoring 11/3 and will not be available at all from 11a.m. - 8:30.

Plumber ruined even more stuff installing pump & when I called to tell his company, to warn him that State Farm might not cover damages from his employee and that ServiceMaster had 3 guys who all saw the incident happen, he told me "if you're too lazy to wipe it off, I will come out with a wet paper towel and do it for you". Later said I must be one of those "sue happy b*tches" and then said if I was that hard up financially that I cared that his employee splashed raw sewage all over my personal property, that he'll come out and give me a dollar".

I am stressed and stretched to the max....add this to all my normal stuff. Going to get a quick short walk in when I finish this, then garage sale & basement stuff all day. Managed to watch BL last night sporadically. Sunday night I got 3 hours sleep, Monday night we ended up at a hotel, but still only for about 5 hours, but had no water in our house since they had to disconnect hot water to clean under & cut walls. Have to go outside to get downstairs to boys rooms, DD is in the office on couch as her room is total chaos. Stuff is everywhere. I need to clone myself....NOW!!!

If you are my Friend on FB, I posted pics. Some like a new set of silverware I had for DS21 when he moves out after grad in May ----with, literally, sh*t on the spoon! And that is one of the more mild ones, and this guy wants to wipe it off....I don't think so! I still haven't figured out how to put pics on here. Also have awesome balloon pics.

And, we still haven't found the hamster in any wall downstairs (but we've never smelled it and he's been gone almost a year)!! But they did find 10 beer cans inside my walls....gotta love NM!

Off to walk...no clue when I will be back on. If you're doing the Exercise challenge, eventually I will get a chance to update. Keep moving!

No clue what this is doing to my weight. Got in bed last night, shaking, feeling awful and realized that I had had a mini cinnamon roll and 1/2 a sausage biscuit at the hotel at 6 a.m., a bite of coffee cake around noon (literally - dog got the rest) and 2 bites of lasagna around 6 p.m. and less than 1/2 bottle of water all day. NO wonder I felt horrid. had a slice of cheese and lunchmeat with a bottle of water & finally slept.

Good morning, friends.

I am missing you all. I'm at the library and have a few minutes left before I need to go to work. I picked up a couple books on running, since I have so much free time at home now. I was on hold with verizon for 30 min last night and was so aggravated I hung up. But I need to get them over to fix my internet. I'm a procrastinator, that's for sure. My sister is going away this weekend, so I thought michael could get his weekend tv time in and I will catch up here for real.

Loved your qotd for today, Melanie, and last night when we were coming out of Market basket I saw the same sunset that Tracey did, and it was absolutely beautiful, big yello-orange circle in the sky with the red-orange fluffy clouds all around it, so I said "look at the sunset" to michael and the woman beside me thanked me and said she wouldn't even have noticed it. It's true, we rush around so much, and if I wasn't waiting for michael to get a gumball, I might have missed it too. thanks for the reminder to stop and smell the roses.

Off to work now. Hugs to those in need. Keep on keeping on. One day at a time, we will all get there.

Didn’t have time to reply yesterday, but I did read through all the posts. I thought I might catch up today but now I can’t remember what I wanted to say . So I’ll just start from where I left off…

Cam – I did remember salivating over all the delicious sounding food you made !

Rose – Hope your bean soup turns out yummy! That’s a great “deal” you have with yourself on the exercise – I’ll have to remember that when I start my morning workouts again next week !

Taryn – I’m horrible when DS wakes me up in the middle of the night. One time when he was younger and had a bad dream I stumbled into his bookshelf and my hair fell into the fish bowl – I woke up the next morning wondering why my hair was wet and smelled like fish food – it was super gross ! But thankfully the fish were unharmed ! I hope AK’s cough goes away so you both can get some sleep!

JOANNEL – Congrats on the new job! Have a great trip!

Lindsay – Yay for a better mood today!

Melissa – Yikes! Hope you heal from that experience (physically and emotionally) very soon .

CC – It’s so awesome that you take the time to respond/reply to all of us! Thank you !

Julie – Yikes! Good luck with all of that. I am always amazed when people in customer service oriented businesses are so rude and inconsiderate – I’m sorry you had to deal with that guy on top of everything else .

Deb – Good luck with your interview! Deep breaths!

Monday evening I had one of my best runs ever. I have been averaging a 10 minute mile for a while now, and I was fine with that, I was more concerned about increasing my distance than my speed. Monday I did 7.5 miles in 62 minutes – which I guesstimated to be about 8 and a half minute miles (can anyone tell me if I am doing the math right on that ?). I felt great during and after and even the next morning. I’m feeling a little more confident about the 10k now – and not completely crazy for wanting to do a half next year . I just need to keep it up.

So I made quinoa for the first time yesterday. I used half water and half chicken broth. It was interesting, I liked it, but I need to add something to give it a bit more flavor because it was a little too bland to eat often or to be a main dish. Maybe caramelize some onions and add them to the pot while it simmers? I’m really good at following recipes but I couldn’t make up my own to save my life! Does anyone have any suggestions ?

I have been in denial for the past few days, but I can’t deny it any longer – I have a head cold . Yuck. I hope it passes quickly. I rescheduled the trainer for Saturday morning and I will not cancel again! DS has a baseball game this evening, home for dinner and homework, then I’m taking some Nyquil and going to bed – I need to get this crap out of my system! Plan for tomorrow is up in the air – if I feel better I’ll run after work, if not I’ll go home and rest. Friday I am definitely running – there’s a nail place about 2 miles from my parent’s house, I’m hoping to run up there before they close to get my eyebrows done (it’s been too long, they are seriously out of control) and then run back. I’m OK running in their neighborhood in the evening because it’s pretty well lit and there are always people around, but I will not run around the lake near their house after dark – too scary ! Saturday I have the trainer in the morning, DS’s baseball game in the afternoon, and then we’ll try to go pick our pumpkins. Sunday has already been declared a clean the house day. I’ll get as much done as I can, then I’ll decide whether or not to call in professionals .

Hope everyone has a great, on plan rest of the day!

Bree

Gotta run!!! BBlater!.............P

 

[keenercam]

Bree - Your pace was 8:16! WOWOWOWOOWOWOW!!! I am so excited for you! You should be so proud of yourself!

Thanks for all the congrats for Andrew. I am really proud of him (even when I think he isn't trying hard enough. LOL!)

Melissa -- That had to have been terrifying. I am glad you were okay.

Rose - I love your 5 minute rule. I implemented something like that few years ago when I was doing 100 crunches and 100 situps every day-- I'd promise myself to do 25 of each before quitting. Now, my deal I make with myself is that I change into gym clothes before I leave my office and I HAVE to drive the route that takes me past the Y. If, by the time I get to that traffic light I still can't force myself to go, it's okay. But most times, it's like "Heck, I can at least ride a bike or do the elliptical for 15 minutes" and it usually turns into a 45-60 minute workout. LOL! Glad your son feels comfortable calling you. You are an amazing mom! Size 4? OMG! I was bigger than that at birth. You should be so proud of yourself!

Okay, I forgot everything else and I am on a huge deadline. I'll try to get back soon. Hugs, all!

 

[brinalyn530]

Aww, thanks Cam ! That was the other thing I wanted to tell you - how awesome it is that your son son has received those honors - academic and band related - congratulations ! Good luck with your deadline!

Bree

 

[jenanderson]

QOTD: This is more of an assignment- between today and tomorrow, go out an take in the nature outside. What is something that you noticed that you might not have noticed if you weren't stopped and intentationally taking notice?

I am noticing that the leaves are almost gone at this point. We had a week of beautiful weather and brilliant colors but it is over. The wind has picked up significantly yesterday and today. The leaves are brown and on the ground and it is almost time for winter to come to Minnesota.

I need to recommit myself to this plan. I took measurements and have to get back to exercise. Its just been one thing after the other. I had the interview(no news came, so no job. ) and tore up my heels had rubbed it raw past the blistering point. I couldn't wear shoes for days. Its finally healed up and I had a very traumatic morning Sunday that I will go into next but I have been completely drained and unable to concentrate on anything for very long since.

There are many of us here who are feeling a bit drained right now. Big hugs to us all!

Got a very short 20 min run in outside. I just cant seem to get the time during the week now that its getting darker so early. I really have to think about a plan for when my official half training starts in a few weeks.

Good for you for getting out. I know what you mean about it getting dark so early. I was getting up early to run and now it is too dark. I was thinking about running after all the errands are done for the night but now it is too dark for that as well. I am thinking I am going to have to get up early and do extra housework when I normally would run. Then, I will have to run right after work and eat supper a bit later. Don't know how to make it work out with these shorter days unless I make adjustments like this.

I haven't downloaded the garmin yet, but I think my timed mile was 8:22. I was hoping for under 8:00, but was happy. I'm going to run the next timed mile in the morning and see if it makes a difference.

Oh my Rose - you are incredibly fast! My headband says "SLOW IS THE NEW FAST" and it is so true for me. I feel like I can run for endless distances but I cannot get any faster. If I run 3 miles I can do about 9:30 to 9:45. If I am running over 3, it is always 9:55 to 10:15. If I am running 11 or more, it is about 10:15 to 10:25. You are amazing!

Watching the Chilean miners begin rescued! I started sobbing when the first miner came up! How emotional for those families! God Bless them! I pray the rest of them come up quickly and safely!

I saw it on the news this morning and it was amazing. How wonderful for all those families!

drive by post to say the results are going to be late.

Can't believe how great you are to keep up with it all. I am going to send you a PM as well but I think I am switching to a maintainer. I have not sent in my weight the past 2 weeks but honestly....it is the same as when I sent it last time. I had thought I was going to lose more but I might be learning to live with this weight.

Just had what felt like worst run ever. Of course, I had to analyze it the whole time, which made it worse.

My throat is a bit sore, drainage, and the wind was really strong, half the time I was running into it. It was drizzly, so pretty humid. I guess all that combined with a not so healthy dinner all added up. It felt like I was running 14-15 minute miles, but my pace was actually 10:20. Still slower than I want, but not as bad as I thought. My mouth actually felt like it was foaming when I got done, I guess I needed to have some water before I went out.

Taryn - Sorry you had a bad run. Sounds like you need to be taking care of yourself and being careful that you do not get sick. Please be sure that you do not push too hard.

Take some of these regular measurements to stay motivated, even if the scale isn’t moving:

Body Measures – dress size, waist, hips, neck, arms, fitting into favorite clothes
Performance – more endurance during exercise, doing them at a higher level, jumping higher, walking longer, running faster, playing a sport better
General Feeling – rate energy level, rate attitude and outlook, track how often you feel very sleepy during the day, rate your confidence level
Health – blood pressure, cholesterol level, blood sugar level
Intangibles – how you look, compliments you receive, how others respond to you

Here is the link to the article if you are interested http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=104

So if those numbers on the scale don't show what you want to see then think of some other ways that you are successful because those numbers are just numbers, they aren't who you are!

Lisa - Thanks so much for sharing this with us all. I think we focus so much on the numbers and while that is not always bad....it is good to remind us of the other things we should be doing to measure our success.

At this point I have one pair of jeans that fit and a couple of pairs of capris, so today is the day to find some pants. I think it's supposed to cool off this weekend, and I'm guessing it's for good this time.

I am down on the scale again, so I asked Shannon to move my maintain weight down two pounds. I know it's just a number, but for some reason it's a little scary. I have to keep telling myself that, if I have trouble maintaining at a lowere weight, that's ok, I was doing great where I was, and I can just go back to that weight. I'm starting to think that finding the right maintain point is a little bit of trial and error.

Rose - I hope you find some new pants to fit you! It is kind of fun to buy new clothes at times.

I have given so much thought lately to things you have posted, things my WW leader has said and other factors. I am moving to the maintainers team. I think I am okay with where I am at. It may change slightly like you are learning but I think the biggest thing is that I feel good where I am at.

I"m still here, but for those that know me thru my WISH journal, you know my life is NEVER normal.

I am stressed and stretched to the max....add this to all my normal stuff. Going to get a quick short walk in when I finish this, then garage sale & basement stuff all day. Managed to watch BL last night sporadically. Sunday night I got 3 hours sleep, Monday night we ended up at a hotel, but still only for about 5 hours, but had no water in our house since they had to disconnect hot water to clean under & cut walls. Have to go outside to get downstairs to boys rooms, DD is in the office on couch as her room is total chaos. Stuff is everywhere. I need to clone myself....NOW!!!

Time for more group hugs! Sorry to hear about all the troubles. Be sure that you remember to take care of yourself when all of this is going on.

Good morning, friends.

I am missing you all. I'm at the library and have a few minutes left before I need to go to work. I picked up a couple books on running, since I have so much free time at home now. I was on hold with verizon for 30 min last night and was so aggravated I hung up. But I need to get them over to fix my internet. I'm a procrastinator, that's for sure. My sister is going away this weekend, so I thought michael could get his weekend tv time in and I will catch up here for real.

Just have to say HI! Glad you popped on and checked in.

Interveiw in 1 hour I'm more nervous about this one than I have been about any previous ones. I think it is because I have no real details on the job and it is retail which I've managed to avoid fro 41 years. I'm not sure that I can make the hours work into our lives. I'm trying to be optimistic, but I just don't know.

GOOD LUCK! Be sure to let us all know how it turns out. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you!!!!!

Monday evening I had one of my best runs ever. I have been averaging a 10 minute mile for a while now, and I was fine with that, I was more concerned about increasing my distance than my speed. Monday I did 7.5 miles in 62 minutes – which I guesstimated to be about 8 and a half minute miles (can anyone tell me if I am doing the math right on that ?). I felt great during and after and even the next morning. I’m feeling a little more confident about the 10k now – and not completely crazy for wanting to do a half next year . I just need to keep it up.

Hey Bree - I hope you are feeling better soon! And...you are another crazy fast runner! Way to go!!!! I am going to have to take a lesson from some of you and work on speed versus working on distance. I have to say that you are totally NOT crazy for wanting to do a half next year...you will do great!

Rose - I love your 5 minute rule. I implemented something like that few years ago when I was doing 100 crunches and 100 situps every day-- I'd promise myself to do 25 of each before quitting. Now, my deal I make with myself is that I change into gym clothes before I leave my office and I HAVE to drive the route that takes me past the Y. If, by the time I get to that traffic light I still can't force myself to go, it's okay. But most times, it's like "Heck, I can at least ride a bike or do the elliptical for 15 minutes" and it usually turns into a 45-60 minute workout. LOL!

Cam - I need to take a lesson from you and Rose. I have been avoiding working out except for the running. I am now going to figure out how to make a deal with myself to add some other exercising back in. I will give this some thought and report back with what I come up with.

Well, it has taken a while to respond so I have to run for now. I hope to come on later and post a bit about my experience with the healthy habits for the week and how I am working out some issues with my own self image and goals at this point.

Chat later!
Jen

 

[Rose&Mike]

Julie-- Goodness, that would probably send me over the edge. Yuck! Let me know if you need help with the exercise thread.

Interveiw in 1 hour I'm more nervous about this one than I have been about any previous ones. I think it is because I have no real details on the job and it is retail which I've managed to avoid fro 41 years. I'm not sure that I can make the hours work into our lives. I'm trying to be optimistic, but I just don't know.

Hope it went well.

Shawn--wow that sounds like fun. I am really starting to like champagne. I think I told you all about the pomagranite kir (sp?) we had at W&D. So yummy.

Monday evening I had one of my best runs ever. I have been averaging a 10 minute mile for a while now, and I was fine with that, I was more concerned about increasing my distance than my speed. Monday I did 7.5 miles in 62 minutes – which I guesstimated to be about 8 and a half minute miles (can anyone tell me if I am doing the math right on that ?). I felt great during and after and even the next morning. I’m feeling a little more confident about the 10k now – and not completely crazy for wanting to do a half next year . I just need to keep it up.

Bree

Bree--are you really a beginner runner or are you just putting us all on? That is a great time! I could run that 8 min. mile for one mile! My 6 mile time this weekend was under an hour and I was happy, because I think I could race it about 5 minutes faster. I'm hoping to do a 5k at the end of the month in the 26-27 range. You would smoke me! I think you will be more than prepared when you get ready to run a 1/2. When is the 10k?

Rose - I love your 5 minute rule. I implemented something like that few years ago when I was doing 100 crunches and 100 situps every day-- I'd promise myself to do 25 of each before quitting. Now, my deal I make with myself is that I change into gym clothes before I leave my office and I HAVE to drive the route that takes me past the Y. If, by the time I get to that traffic light I still can't force myself to go, it's okay. But most times, it's like "Heck, I can at least ride a bike or do the elliptical for 15 minutes" and it usually turns into a 45-60 minute workout. LOL! Glad your son feels comfortable calling you. You are an amazing mom! Size 4? OMG! I was bigger than that at birth. You should be so proud of yourself!

Okay, I forgot everything else and I am on a huge deadline. I'll try to get back soon. Hugs, all!

That's a great plan too--If you go to all the trouble to change and drive there, you might as well get the exercise in.

I ended up buying 6s. If I drop the 8 more pounds I'd like to drop, I will be buying clothes again, but that's ok. So now I have two pairs of pants for work and a pair of jeans. I am not a big fan of shopping, but I'm hoping to get some boots and a sweater dress at some point this fall. And I need another pair of jeans. I still don't want to buy a ton of stuff until I feel like my weight has settled out.

Oh my Rose - you are incredibly fast! My headband says "SLOW IS THE NEW FAST" and it is so true for me. I feel like I can run for endless distances but I cannot get any faster. If I run 3 miles I can do about 9:30 to 9:45. If I am running over 3, it is always 9:55 to 10:15. If I am running 11 or more, it is about 10:15 to 10:25. You are amazing!

I have given so much thought lately to things you have posted, things my WW leader has said and other factors. I am moving to the maintainers team. I think I am okay with where I am at. It may change slightly like you are learning but I think the biggest thing is that I feel good where I am at.

Chat later!
Jen

It was only that fast, because it was one mile! Galloway wants you to check your mile time when you are getting ready to start training for a half, and with princess right around the corner, thought I'd see what I could do. I really felt sluggish last night, so I'm going to time another one next weekend when we do a shorter run. This weekend we're going 14, so no fast running. My half time is still around 11:00. But hoping since it has finally cooled off that I will see some improvement. We're looking at running a 1/2 in November and I'm hoping for a time of 2:15 (10:20).

Congrats on being a maintainer! I know it's not quite where you thought you would be, but I think the mental break will really help. I still struggle a lot with body image. Somedays no problems, somedays lots of problems, but it's getting better. I also started a maintainers thread. There's very little activity on it, but occasionally Corinna, Pamela and I chat about maintaining.

Hope everyone had a good day. I had lunch with friends and then it took me forever to find pants. So the bean soup is a little behind. We probably won't be eating until 8:00. Pamela--if it turns out good I will post the recipe. I will say you need a big crockpot, because it barely fit in mine.

DS is still driving me a little insane. Today he called me to tell me he is working on a campaign for the next 6 weeks, this after all the drama yesterday about grades and not having enough time, and messing up by not studying enough at the start of the semester. DS is one of those uber gifted kids and I knew at some point he would learn the hard way that you have to study and be more organized, but I was hoping it would be high school and not college. I am really glad that he's stressing out because he's in danger of getting Bs. At least he realizes that he is very capable of getting As and he's just messing around too much.

So today when he told me about the job, I asked him what he was going to give up, since he was already overscheduled. And he finally said he was going to have to cut back on his "hanging out" time. Later he said if I just quit watching tv and getting on the computer I'd have a ton of time. So at least he realizes what he needs to do. He went and bought a planner so he's trying. I did tell him that he can always call me no matter what, but if he calls me in two weeks boohooing because things weren't going well, there was going to be some tough love coming his way, because he's wearing me out, and worrying about him from 500 miles away was hard. I can't just go see that he's ok.

Anyhow, that was my day. I am really worn out for some reason. Looking forward to the weekend.