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

[my3princes]

I'm not feeling as well as I had hoped this morning. I think my sinuses are plugged again from laying down all night. Hopefully they will start draining again soon. Dh works about 5 1/2 miles from home and he has his truck and street rod there. I think I'll walk and maybe try to get some running in there too. I figure I can get week1day2 in there with a longer warm up and cool down.

 

[tggrrstarr]

Don't forget that it can show up in a "woosh" in a day or so! Don't give up hope yet! And also remember, female hormones play a part in when weight loss decides to show up! Glad you are up and walking again! Sounds like you are doing fine.... don't push it too much!.............P

This is good to know! I keep getting weeks where my weight will stay the same or move up by less than a pound. Then the next week (like last week) I lose a bunch of weight. Its funny how that works.

Anxiously awaiting UPS today with my new shoes, can't wait to do a workout with them. I am watching HSN today, not good! I haven't bought anything yet, but I have made a list for Michaels later...All scrapbooking stuff, I am so tempted by the new Cricut Imagine but I can't justify $500. Can Mickey give me $500 instead of $100?
Martha Stewart's Halloween stuff is coming up at 2pm. I think that is what I might end up buying today. I am trying to clean while I watch so I can at least kill two birds while I spend all my money...Good thing my husband isn't here! All kidding aside, I probably won't buy off the tv, I'll end up making a list of what I want and get it all later.

Plyometrics is today, I want to do it midday so I get it out of the way, this is the one I dread the most. But I always feel great afterwards, so I am holding on to that to get through it.

 

[goldcupmom]

Just came across this link to Dr. Oz & his new 'Just 10" program. Has a weight loss quiz near bottom of page - I got 16/20. And sent for the free bracelet - a good reminder!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Hey everyone, I just wanted to stop in and say a quick hello. My plan is to get on tonight and catch up with replies. Life has been busy and I choose taking a bath and reading a magazine instead of dising last night. I just needed a break, I know you all will understand.

I have been doing well with eating and yesterday I ran a 5K after dinner. I got a horrible side sticker during the run but kept going and eventually it got better.

QOTD- If mickey gave me 100$ right now I would buy the nike sports band so I dont have to write my route on my hand when I run.

Have a great afternoon.

 

[my3princes]

Change of plans. I'm going to ride my bike instead of walking/running. Still an aerobic workout, but hopefully less hard on my body.

 

[pjlla]

Pjlla - I am there with you on the sinus pain. Saturday I ran Sashi the last half mile & thought my head was going to explode from the pain. Hope you're getting better.

Have managed to journal 4 days in a row, stay in points & log everything in my Bugg. F & V good 3/4, so I'm improving,.

QOTD - If Mickey gave me $100, I'd be headed for a good massage! I have to call DD's neuro-muscular massage therapist (headaches, out of whack 3/4 vertebrae) who is a miracle worker & see if he can help me next time she goes or if he can recommend someone. The guy is totally amazing...and CHEAP!! works with a craniofacial specialist.

Off to get something done & eat some breakfast. Hope everyone is having a good day!

Thanks for the well wishes. I'm not quite at "head exploding" right now, but every time I get jarred, like when someone bumps me, my head/teeth hurt.

Glad to see you are managing the improvement on the F & V. I'll try to think of some ways to sneak in more F & V and let you know if I come up with anything.

Wish we had a good Cranio-sacral person around here. DD had some shoulder issues from swim/heavy backpack last spring and it was hard to find a therapist. I think we did good, in the long run, but I'd love to find someone who could treat her prophylactically, rather than just when she is totally out of whack.

Change of plans. I'm going to ride my bike instead of walking/running. Still an aerobic workout, but hopefully less hard on my body.

The biking is a GREAT idea. Wish I had thought of it. Much less jarring.

Well... the kids are at recess and I've had my lunch. I'll have to hit the bathroom before they return or I'll be in trouble!! Glad this day is going quickly, as I am still not 100% myself. Not sure what today's workout will be, if anything. I hate to keep using this cold as an excuse, but I am truly not well. If I still have this pain tomorrow, I will have to call the doctor. But at least I am staying home tomorrow.... the carpet measuring folks are coming. Still not sure WHAT carpet I am getting though.

TTY later tonight!.....................P

 

[tigger813]

Home from work. Gave a good massage and then came home to have my beef brisket sub. Watching Y&R and then heading down to do my afternoon 5K before the girls get home. Hope I can find a movie I like to watch while I do it. I was watching Angels and Demons this morning. I'll have a lean pocket for supper. Had a good amount of water so far today and will drink more while I'm doing the elliptical and more after that. I like days when I can eat my big meal at mid day so I have a chance to work it off. Tomorrow I can't eat until after my dr. appt so hopefully I can get back to the wellness center before 10. If not, maybe I'll just have a healthy lunch there instead.

QOTD: I'm not sure what I would get if Mickey gave me $100. Maybe I would buy a more expensive pair of sneakers or a couple of new pairs of Crocs for my December trip! Only 76 days away!!!!!

I'm hopeful to step on the scale tomorrow. I should have an easier time keeping it together this weekend at the fall festival.

Gotta do a few things before working out and have some more water.

 

[cherry-pops]

QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?

I would buy a really nice pair of boots as the weather has started to turn cold and wet. I would use the rest for Disney pins!

 

[brinalyn530]

Well, I was really busy at work yesterday so it took me yesterday afternoon and most of today to catch up to y’all! Sorry for being so late, but here it goes…

First - thanks so much you guys! I really wouldn’t have ever attempted a 5k without the support and encouragement of everyone from the summer challenge - I owe you all big time for putting me on this path! The race went pretty well, I finished and I was not last! I also did not oversleep and miss it which was another concern of mine ! I had hoped to do better as far as my time goes, but at least now I have a time to beat for the next time.

Saturday QOTD: What is one fitness goal you have for yourself? And, What is one thing you can do to help yourself achieve that goal?
My fitness goal right now is to complete the 10k I have scheduled for 10/31. I am ordering the Nike + thing that goes on your shoe (thanks Taryn) on Friday so I can keep better track of my mileage and work it up in a controlled way.

Lindsay – Yay for being registered for the Princess!

It looks like I missed a couple of anniversaries, sorry about that – Happy (belated) Anniversary to anyone I missed!

Jude – I’m so impressed with your PT test results! Great job !

You guys might just talk me into the Princess yet… it would be great to meet everyone!

Sunday QOTD : What are you having for dinner on Monday night?
Kind of defeats the purpose of the question that I’m answering on Tuesday, but I had leftover chicken fried rice for dinner yesterday.

Jen – WOW! You look amazing and that looks so challenging, I am so impressed !

Taryn – Sometimes we just need one of those days! I’m so glad you enjoyed yourself and got to relax a little! A friend of mine that I didn’t see all summer until Friday said I seemed more outgoing now that I’m losing weight, which is a good thing I think. Sending some hugs in advance for your upcoming tough week .

DD and I got quite a chuckle out of this! She is in Latin II this year, so knows a bit about Greeks/Romans. She told me to say that wearing a toga that kind of "disabled" one arm was a sign of wealth. It meant that you didn't need to use that arm.... you had servants to do it. You could tell a person's status in life by how their toga was wrapped. Just thought we'd share that! P

Thank you – I love little tid bits like this and I had not heard that before. I will file that away for future reference !

Monday QOTD: What is about exercise that you love and/or what benefits to gain from it?
I love the way I feel after I work out, I love the way I can see my body changing from working out. I feel strong and empowered when I do something I couldn’t do before, run faster or farther. And I am a happier person when I work out regularly.

Maria - I know I’m late, but safe travels! And great job on the 5k – I need to work on spontaneity myself, not necessarily with running, but just in general.

Connie – Sorry to hear about your police incident. DS absolutely had a fit when I got pulled over for speeding while he was with me! Unfortunately I have a bit of a lead foot, I’m a lot more careful as I get older, but I got plenty of speeding tickets in my younger (stupider ) days, so it doesn’t even phase me anymore to be pulled over. I can’t even muster sympathy tears like I used to!

My Daddy used to say "You just have to look over it hon, they're not from around here."

CANNOT believe it is Monday already. I really need 3 day weekends, 1 to play, 1 to work, 1 to rest. Can anyone fix that for me?

Have a great one!
Taryn

Your quote made me smile! I lived in NC for a while when I was really little – I learned how to talk there, which meant I had that real thick accent when we moved back to MD (which still comes out on occasion when I’m excited or mad). I got teased mercilessly until I learned how to tone it down! My friend was originally from Iowa, so his family did/said strange “Midwestern” things, but now that he’s lived in Florida for a while he kinda gets the “southern” things my family does/says. The first time he called me darlin’ I liked to have died laughing ! It’s funny how so much of our habits, preferences, and even personalities come from where we have lived.

Also, I could use a lot more three day weekends as well, can we start a petition or something?

Jennz – Yep, I asked about Power 90 – and you’re not the only one who has said that it gets boring really fast! That’s my downfall, so I’ve got a couple different DVDs in my cart at Amazon to order on Friday. I’ll rotate through those plus the Jillian ones I have and then I’ll probably ask for P90X for Christmas. It seems to be the consensus that you just start where you start with P90X and work to get better each time, so we’ll see how that goes for me. And best of luck to DD!

CC – Sorry about the sleep troubles. I have trouble sleeping sometimes and can’t really put a finger on why, it’s very frustrating. I hope you get a good night’s sleep tonight too!

My friend said this morning "Bet you wish you'd eaten that cupcake since NOT eating it didn't make a difference on the scale." I had to think about that for a minute. Yes, not eating it might not have made a difference on the scale, but it made a difference in me, in my mind, in my mental state. I know now that I can resist and that I don't have to eat the calorie-heavy stuff to enjoy an event or a visit to an attraction. I feel like it took willpower to not eat all the tempting food and I am always one to say "I have no willpower" and now I know I don't have that excuse. Or I don't have to resort to that excuse. The fact is that I DO have willpower. I can make good choices. I plan to continue to do that with every meal, every bite, every day.

I just felt like this was worth repeating!

Seems like a lot of us are fighting off colds/germs of one sort or another – hoping we all feel better really soon!

pinkle – Have a great Disney trip!

Tuesday QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?
Well, it would be very timely since I am quickly running out of the only makeup I wear regularly – my BareEscentuals foundation and Maybelline blush. And I realized when I was getting dolled up for Jimmy Buffett that I need new mascara and lipstick/stain. So I would spend Mickey’s $100 on new makeup! If I told any of my IRL friends that they’d probably – I don’t think they realize I even wear makeup!

So I obviously didn’t reply to everyone and I apologize . This thread moves so fast, especially on the weekends, I can barely catch up or keep up! I’ll have to figure out a way to sneak on at some point during the weekend I guess.

I hope everyone has a great rest of the day!

Bree

 

[cclovesdis]

Good Afternoon,

I am waiting for an update from my mom. She and I might be going to my grandparents for the night. If so, I’ll have to post tomorrow’s QOTD in less than an hour. Some of you haven’t even eaten lunch yet. I apologize. It was a last-minute decision. Today is my grandfather’s birthday.

I have to apologize again. No smilies…for some reason, I am having difficulties.

CC

QOTD - If Mickey gave me $100, I'd be headed for a good massage! I have to call DD's neuro-muscular massage therapist (headaches, out of whack 3/4 vertebrae) who is a miracle worker & see if he can help me next time she goes or if he can recommend someone. The guy is totally amazing...and CHEAP!! works with a craniofacial specialist.

He sounds amazing! Hope your shoulder feels better!

I'm not feeling as well as I had hoped this morning. I think my sinuses are plugged again from laying down all night. Hopefully they will start draining again soon. Dh works about 5 1/2 miles from home and he has his truck and street rod there. I think I'll walk and maybe try to get some running in there too. I figure I can get week1day2 in there with a longer warm up and cool down.

Feel better!

Anxiously awaiting UPS today with my new shoes, can't wait to do a workout with them

Can’t wait to hear all about them!

I have been doing well with eating and yesterday I ran a 5K after dinner. I got a horrible side sticker during the run but kept going and eventually it got better.

WTG on the 5K!

Change of plans. I'm going to ride my bike instead of walking/running. Still an aerobic workout, but hopefully less hard on my body.

Great idea!

Thanks for the well wishes. I'm not quite at "head exploding" right now, but every time I get jarred, like when someone bumps me, my head/teeth hurt.

Glad to see you are managing the improvement on the F & V. I'll try to think of some ways to sneak in more F & V and let you know if I come up with anything.

Feel better too!

As for F & V, I have an idea. I pretend I am eating at Panera and add fruit, in moderation, to salads. For lunch today, I had a 5.5 points salad. It included 4 cups of lettuce, ¼ cup of onions, ¾ cup of grapes, 1 cup of tomatoes, 12 Spanish olives, 1 oz. of low-fat cheese diced, and 2 oz. of lean roast beef. You could skip the olives and save a bit on the points, but I use them as a good source of fat. Canola oil doesn’t seem to help me lose weight, and you can only cook so much using olive oil. I like roast beef because it is much lower in sodium than turkey or ham.

I like days when I can eat my big meal at mid day so I have a chance to work it off.

QOTD: I'm not sure what I would get if Mickey gave me $100. Maybe I would buy a more expensive pair of sneakers or a couple of new pairs of Crocs for my December trip! Only 76 days away!!!!!

Sometimes, we have a big, often Italian-style, meal on Sundays. I feel so much less guilty when we have around 2 PM, than just before I have to run to church.

So excited for your trip for you!

I would buy a really nice pait of boots as the weather has started to turn cold and wet. I would use the rest for Disney pins!

Can’t believe it is that cold already! We are having cool nights, but 70s during the day. Sorry.

 

[my3princes]

I did it. I rode my bike 5 miles. Of course this is Vermont, VT is mountianous, the road was not flat. I admit that I pushed the bike up 2 hills, but even that was a workout. It took me 50 minutes. Exercise is done for the day. By the way...I still hate to exercise.

 

[Cupcaker]

QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it?

I would put it towards a treadmill. Ive been really wanting one for the past two months. If not, I would put it towards a WDW trip. Ive been wanting a trip since last November when I went lol.

But, hey, I did finish the Half! I'm proud of myself for that! My body still feels pretty good, but the jeans I bought at the beginning of April are now only fitting if I don't breath when I pull them on. So, it's back to journaling and watching what I eat as of Friday.

That is such a great accomplishment! Just think if you can run a half, then journaling shouldnt be as hard.

Boy, it's amazing how you look differently at that cookie, or chocolate or unhealthy snack once you start looking at the calories you burn on the treadmill. It's a lot easier to put something back when you equate it to an extra 20 min. on the treadmill.

Thats exactly how I guilt trip my BF to not eat stuff. I just tell him in the middle of a work out, "All this time working out and all you burned was the granola bar you just ate." But I do agree with you, when putting things in perspective, you dont want to eat things as much.

I've also been absolutely PERFECT on my weight watchers plan for 8 days straight and have done all this exercise only to have the scale move UP .2. LOL! Just my stinkin' luck. Oh well, it's all about getting healthy and fit again. It's a process. I'll be patient.

Good attitude. Maybe its just muscle Im sure the pounds will come off really soon

We had thunder/lightning/hail/pouring rain last night. It had mostly let up before my planned walk time. So I started out on my power walk. Teeth pain was bearable if I didn't pound too much. Started raining about 8 minutes into the walk, so I turned around and headed to the car. Sat in the car for a few minutes and the rain stopped, so I headed out again. I walked about a mile, but it was getting dark so I turned around. I decided to try a light jog back to the car. My teeth were definitely hurting with each step, but I decided I could "grin and bear it". So I did. It felt great to be moving again, even though I was sick. And when I got home my nose was running and running and running. And I seem to be a bit better..... so maybe the run got things moving out of my sinuses?? Hope so! Gotta go for now!......P

Thats willpower! I hope you get well soon. BTW Vitatops/muffins are awesome

 

[lisah0711]

Fly by post here! Busy couple of days here at work and at school.

to all who need them, to our folks feeling under the weather, and a big for everyone who is staying on track and making all those great choices to help us all lead healthier lives!

QOTD If Mickey gave me a $100 I would save it to spend when I am at Disneyland in three weeks for a surprise mom/son trip with my DS. (Thanks to pjlla and mikamah who gave me the idea!

Have a great day all! May not be back until tomorrow night.

 

[cclovesdis]

It looks like this will be my last post until tomorrow night. I apologize.

Here is tomorrow's QOTD:

QOTD: It is almost time for Fall. What are you looking forward to about the new season? It doesn't have to be related to working on your healthy/healthier lifestyle, but it can be!

Ordinarily, I'd say apple picking, but the local orchard closed last season. I love picking out the perfect pumpkin, even if it's at the grocery store. I am also looking forward to cooler temps for exercising outside.

First - thanks so much you guys! I really wouldn’t have ever attempted a 5k without the support and encouragement of everyone from the summer challenge - I owe you all big time for putting me on this path! The race went pretty well, I finished and I was not last! I also did not oversleep and miss it which was another concern of mine ! I had hoped to do better as far as my time goes, but at least now I have a time to beat for the next time.

Good to hear from you Bree! I was starting to worry. WTG on the 5K!

Isn't it amazing how expensive makeup can be?

Thanks for the good wishes. It looks like I'm spending the night at my grandparents. They have beds for us, but it'll still be an early morning. I'm hoping for the best. TIA!

I did it. I rode my bike 5 miles. Of course this is Vermont, VT is mountianous, the road was not flat. I admit that I pushed the bike up 2 hills, but even that was a workout. It took me 50 minutes. Exercise is done for the day. By the way...I still hate to exercise.

Awesome!

I would put it towards a treadmill. Ive been really wanting one for the past two months. If not, I would put it towards a WDW trip. Ive been wanting a trip since last November when I went lol.

WDW trips are just plain great!

I also want to mention that a treadmill can be very large. My parents were all about buying me one for Christmas last year until they weren't so sure where to put it. I think there was also some concern about getting the box into the basement.

Fly by post here! Busy couple of days here at work and at school.

to all who need them, to our folks feeling under the weather, and a big for everyone who is staying on track and making all those great choices to help us all lead healthier lives!

QOTD If Mickey gave me a $100 I would save it to spend when I am at Disneyland in three weeks for a surprise mom/son trip with my DS. (Thanks to pjlla and mikamah who gave me the idea!

Have a great day all! May not be back until tomorrow night.

Hope things settle down a bit!

Have a great trip!

 

[Daphne]

can i join plz
i don't know how to pm
I need to be a loser!
thanks daphne

 

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! Just knowing I'm weighing in and becoming "official" on the weight loss side of things is keeping my eating more in check than I would be otherwise. (In other words, I didn't stop to get a second Starbucks this morning. )

Tuesday QOTD: If Mickey Mouse gave you $100 to spend on yourself, how would you spend it? I would use the money to hire a professional organizer to come into my house and help me get started on de-cluttering. I feel mired in a "I don't want to clean" mood ever since getting home from DLR because I feel like I have no place to put anything. A part of me just wants to toss every book, toy, and container of craft supplies and start fresh!

 

[donac]

Of course daphne you can join. You can pm if you go to the upper right hand corner and click on UsersCp. There is a place on there where you could send someone a message. You will send your starting weight to Luvbaloo. Also go to the the first page to learn about everything that is going on.

Just a short message to say hi to everyone.

I am feeling better. Throat is still a little scratchy but the cough is starting up so I guess I am getting better.

QOTD If Mickey gave me a $100 I would spend it on fabric to make pillowcases for my friend who gives them to kids with cancer.

QOTD: It is almost time for Fall. What are you looking forward to about the new season? It doesn't have to be related to working on your healthy/healthier lifestyle, but it can be!

I love the fall (especially this one) because it means that the weather is getting cooler. This past summer was just too hot.

Have a nice evening everyone.

 

[carmiedog]

I haven't been around so just poking in to say hi before taking ds to play practice. I had an awesome, perfect week last week! So far this week, PMS is kicking my butt. To make it more tolerable, I upped my calories closer to maintenance level and added in more carbs hoping I'd pull out with a level week, but the scale is WAY up. I know it will go back down easily, but still...frustrating.

On top of PMS, dh got to me this weekend. I cleaned out the bedroom and filled 4 bags with clothes that are now too big. DH's comment? "Don't get rid of them all. You might gain it back like I did." Hello! What about a "great job!" or "you look nice"?

Hope everyone is having a good week. I'm anxious to find some time to do some reading and catching up with everyone here!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: Living in NE I love when the leaves are all changing colors! We get some amazing color here. I usually take a lot of outdoor photos during this time of year. I am also looking forward to cooler weather since this has been one of the hottest summers I can remember.

Just had a LP Garlic White Chicken Pizza., quite tasty.

Gotta get DD2s dinner out of the oven and everybody ready for where they have to go tonight so I can go to Kindergarten open house!

I'll be back on later!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Rose my word girl! Ole! Okay now I understand why you felt like you did. Lots and lots of water retention. And nothing to feel bad about or shame yourself on what you ate. No one is judging you. It doesn't take away one bit of the huge accomplishments that you've made or the athlete that you are.

I told you it was bad. I think I probably had some ice cream in there at some point too. I don't know what came over me!

Hi Kathy!

Boy, it's amazing how you look differently at that cookie, or chocolate or unhealthy snack once you start looking at the calories you burn on the treadmill. It's a lot easier to put something back when you equate it to an extra 20 min. on the treadmill.

It took the kids getting back to school and our house back into routine to get me back on track with my exercising - 3 times / week weights @ home and 3 times / week on treadmill. I just hope my back co-operates and I can keep it up. I've been getting in a ton of walking to - to work and back, church, grocery store, etc. Trying to keep my van parked as much as possible!

ITA! And way to go with all that walking and exercising!

I'll try to get on later, but I'm a bit scared of the Dis bug going around.
Taryn

No one cough or sneeze on me! I don't have time to be sick. Oh and I can't take any decongestants either--silly heart.

Connie and Lisa--my new trick for a good driver's license photo is to get my hair cut and styled in the morning before I get my picture made. For once I am happy with my picture!

[Rose - I give you so much credit for "coming clean". It is so reassuring to know that someone I hold in such high esteem for your discipline can splurge a bit, too, and get right back on track.
I am definitely working to stay motivated and on track. I know I told you guys that I walked 2 miles on Saturday morning, right? Well, my ultimate goal is to finish the WDW 1/2 marathon in January which means I need to be able to sustain a 15 minute/mile pace (the requirement to beat the sweepers is 16 minute miles, so I have to train for 15 to have a bit of cushion for the crowds/potty breaks, etc.) Well, my 2 miles on Saturday were very, very slow. Just under 20 minute pace. Disappointing, to say the least, especially since when I got hurt in July 2009 I was running. Oh, well. I guess I should be glad to even be able to walk again and especially since I hadn't even walked a mile since last October.

I've been trying to be diligent about activity. I'd done 40 minutes on the elliptical Wednesday, had PT Thursday night including 10 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes strength stuff and 10 minutes of resistance with stim. Friday night was all the walking involved with DS's football game. Saturday was the 2 miles + almost 2 hours of walking at a festival, Sunday was 2 hours of walking at another festival. Yesterday was another 40 minutes (350 calories exactly) on the elliptical. Tonight is PT again.

I've also been absolutely PERFECT on my weight watchers plan for 8 days straight and have done all this exercise only to have the scale move UP .2. LOL! Just my stinkin' luck. Oh well, it's all about getting healthy and fit again. It's a process. I'll be patient.

Have a great, active, on-plan kind of day everyone!

Cam--thank you so much for the kind words. I bet you are going to have a big loss some time soon. I've given up trying to figure out what's up with the scale! And way to go on all that activity!

After a FULL WEEK without exercise, I was going to run last night. But just jogging through the grocery store to grab something I forgot was very painful on my teeth, due to the sinus issues. I decided I could at least walk, but honestly, things weren't going my way!

We had thunder/lightning/hail/pouring rain last night. It had mostly let up before my planned walk time. So I started out on my power walk. Teeth pain was bearable if I didn't pound too much. Started raining about 8 minutes into the walk, so I turned around and headed to the car. Sat in the car for a few minutes and the rain stopped, so I headed out again. I walked about a mile, but it was getting dark so I turned around. I decided to try a light jog back to the car. My teeth were definitely hurting with each step, but I decided I could "grin and bear it". So I did. It felt great to be moving again, even though I was sick. And when I got home my nose was running and running and running. And I seem to be a bit better..... so maybe the run got things moving out of my sinuses?? Hope so! Gotta go for now!......P

I can always tell I'm having sinus issues when my teeth start hurting too. Way to stick it out even when the weather was bad.

Hey everyone, I just wanted to stop in and say a quick hello. My plan is to get on tonight and catch up with replies. Life has been busy and I choose taking a bath and reading a magazine instead of dising last night. I just needed a break, I know you all will understand.

I have been doing well with eating and yesterday I ran a 5K after dinner. I got a horrible side sticker during the run but kept going and eventually it got better.

QOTD- If mickey gave me 100$ right now I would buy the nike sports band so I dont have to write my route on my hand when I run.

Have a great afternoon.

Hi Lindsey! Do you not sweat? If I wrote something on my hands it would be all over me. I am constantly wiping sweat off of something when I run and wiping it on my shorts or shirt. I am a very sweaty girl! I could give myself a facial with the salt that is left on my face.

Hi Bree! Congrats on completing your race.

Hi Lisa! How exciting--a trip w/DS!!!

QOTD: It is almost time for Fall. What are you looking forward to about the new season? It doesn't have to be related to working on your healthy/healthier lifestyle, but it can be!

Have fun at your grandparent's CC!
I'm not sure what I'm looking forward to. This summer, I was looking forward to the cooler temps, but the days are already getting so short. I will say fresh apples!

can i join plz
i don't know how to pm
I need to be a loser!
thanks daphne

Welcome!

IOn top of PMS, dh got to me this weekend. I cleaned out the bedroom and filled 4 bags with clothes that are now too big. DH's comment? "Don't get rid of them all. You might gain it back like I did." Hello! What about a "great job!" or "you look nice"?

I am constantly thinking that, but I would have been very unhappy if Mike actually said it!

If Mickey gave be $100 I would get a new running skirt for fall and some headbands.

And I think the other question was what do you like about exercise--I like finishing! I like how I feel when I'm done--like I've accompished something.

I went for a run this morning and from the first step the back of my knee felt funny. I think I might have over stretched something in strength yesterday. All day it's been a little sore--no pain, no inflammation, just a nagging sore. We have too much coming up over the next couple of weeks for me to have an injury right now. Crossing my fingers that it's nothing and that I'm feeling better tomorrow. I am definitely not doing strength tomorrow, and I might skip the elliptical or just ride the bike. We'll see. I am definitely going to take it easy.

Having dinner tonight with some friends. I like this restaurant because they have hummus on the menu. And I said I would drive--so no adult beverages!

Talk to you later!