Biggest Loser Princess and Tinker Bell 2011 and 2012 -- OLD please see NEW thread

[dumbo_buddy]

Lisaaaaaaa!!!! And tons of pixie dust coming your way!!! Facebook needs smilies, so I come here and can't get the second page of pixiedust smilies to come, so big hugs, pixiedust and angels on your shoulder coming at you. XO
Oh look, I stayed on long enough for the pixiedust to pop up. Here it comes, all the way to Idaho!! Hang in there. Good luck!!

And Little Miss Nancy-3.2 miles in 37 minutes 7 weeks after having a baby is absolutely amazing. You go girl!!

i'm going to have to quote kathy's post now instead of a multi-quote later because you KNOW that smilie police officer is just chomping away at his donut ready to throw the towel in at anyone who wants more smilies in a post!

good luck to you lisa! we hope you feel better as soon as possible. i actually called tinkerbell herself and she's wizzing over to idaho (you know, cuz she lives in the tinkerbell shop at MK) to drop a whole ton of pixie dust on your house and your office and pretty much wherever you go today!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--
Oh my gosh! I hope it goes well at the doctor!

I told you all snow is evil!

Sending lots of good thoughts your way that you are feeling great by tommorrow!

I know you are going to have a wonderful time at the Tinkerbelle Race!

 

[lisah0711]

Thanks for all the hugs and good wishes guys!

I don't mind talking about it here, Nancy. The Disboards have been so slow lately it was easier to use FB first.

It was just a silly accident. Our driveway goes up at a slope and then flattens out before it gets to the garage. I tried to get up the hill and the van got stuck. I put the car in park and told Robert this was as far as we were going. He went in the house. I thought I could shovel two little paths for the tires and get the car into the garage. Got the shovel. Shoveled two paths. Tried to get up again and got stuck again but this time slid partially out in the street so I had to at least get the car out of the street. Was walking up the hill to get the sand and fell. It knocked the breath of out me but it was apparently harder than I realized and my ribs hit where the slope changed. Still I was able to get the sand, get out of the driveway, drive around the block and tried one last time to get up the hill but got stuck again although out of the street. Left the car where it was and called Ed to tell him to watch out for the van when he came home.

It wasn't until after I had gone upstairs to change that I realized that I was hurt. I thought I was just banged up and took a couple of Aleve. But then I started to realize that there was more to it. I took a Percoset I had left over from my hysterectomy. Robert followed me around for quite awhile asking if I needed to go to the hospital. I figured if I was more worried about my $5,000 deductible than how much things hurt then I would feel better today. It woke me up several times in the night and is worse today.

Something is really wrong. What it is or how bad it is I won't know until I get to the doctor this morning. I'm going to stay positive about the Tinker Bell until someone tells me otherwise. And 'cause it really hurts to cry.

I'll keep you posted.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Omg Lisah! -- Oh Sweetie, I am so sorry this happened. Nothing but coming your way...and maybe a prayer or two. No use speculating until you know what has happened. We are positive people, we are thinking positive thoughts, and hoping you have excellent treatment and relief from that pain asap. I hope you know our hugs reach all the way across the country for you. Hang in there, we are all thinking good thoughts for you

Maria

 

[liesel]

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LisaH Sending tons of and your way, I really hope its nothing serious. When I took my surfing lesson, the next day I felt like my ribs were bruised, its pretty common for first timers. It really hurt the day after my lesson, but by the next day I was all better! I really hope its the same for you. Then we can get back to stressing about the weather.

Nancy 3.2 miles in 37 minutes 7 weeks postpartum is fantastic! You'll be back to your old self in no time. Having potty trained both a boy and a girl, the girl was definitely much easier. I got A LOT of flak from people, especially my mom and mil about how long it took to train DS, but neither of them could do any better! I tried every method I ever heard of, and it is definitely best not to rush them before they are ready. I agree with Lisa that people must be having faulty memories, its not that easy for everyone! DD was trained about a month before our WDW trip and hadn't had an accident in 2 weeks. She had 2 accidents on our 2 week Florida trip, which I thought was pretty good considering the drastic change in schedule. Luckily one of the accidents was at our condo and not messy. The other one was a bit of a disaster at the gift shop for the Figment ride at Epcot, but I was carrying spare clothes. Whatever Thomas is ready for, I'm sure you'll have a fantastic trip!

Maria My bday is May 23, I really don't want to hear about the Patriots!

Rose Thanks for all the tendon exercise advice, its really coming in handy, especially since DH is having tendon pain for the first time. On my run yesterday, I really focused on my form and I think it is a big help. I just need to keep it in mind for the race. Sorry about the Packers. Wow, tornadoes in January is scary, I'm glad you are OK.

Kathy I'm going to hold off on discussing my Tink plans until we hear back from Lisa, she WILL be racing! My DH's friend has backed out, she has other commitments that weekend now, which is a bummer that we won't be able to see her and her family. Sounds like you and Poko are having a great 100 day challenge!

Lindsay I wished you a happy birthday on FB, but wasn't on the DIS on Wednesday, I'm glad you had a good, but ordinary day. You are doing so fantastic this challenge, keep it up!

Dona I hope DH's biopsy results are good.

The kids are off school today (another inservice) so we are meeting DH for lunch. Then I need to do a little reading and come up with my nutrition plan for the week. If anyone has any favorite half week meals, I'd love to hear them. I also need to work on my ipod playlist. And all the boring housework stuff. And do 3 miles tomorrow and take the kids to the track to practice (they are progressing well in a small amount of time!). I am bloated and crampy and miserable and have no idea when TOM will arrive since everything is so out of whack right now after that last 15 day interval. Right now I am scheduled to have my worst day the day of the Tink, so I'm really hoping that changes. So I am up in weight and frustrated since I have been working hard. How long before the long run woosh? I had a mini woosh today, I hope another is coming soon.

I'll check in when I get back from lunch to see how Lisa is doing. Have a great day and belles!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Kathy and Maria--As long as there is booze, cheese sticks, eggs and fruit I am usually good to go. I told Mike that if it works out with parents weekend that I would like to go....and he was good with it. If you use gf beer then beergaritas should be gf!

There are already 5 confirmed tornadoes in the area from yesterday. I think they are looking at a couple of other areas. One was 2 miles up the road from my house. I am really glad I was at work! My boss lives very near there--haven't talked to her yet today to see if they had damage. Mike drove by that area on the way home and there were trees down all over the place and it looked like a tornado went through. Lovely!

I promise we have all of those -- Dennis even asked me what kind of liquor you want

Wild and wacky weather! Tornados are nothing to mess around with...I'm glad you are okey dokey

I think everyone knew it was my birthday tonight because I had the whole track at the gym to myself. I was in heaven. Well it also could be the new years resolutions for some are wearing off.

Is it safe to go back in the gyms yet? It is funny how people start off with so much enthusiasm, and then when they don't lose 10 lbs week 1, they give up. I am so glad none of you ladies think that's a good route. We are in this for the long haul!

how is biggest loser without jillian? i haven't watched in a few seasons.

ok, i'll just have your mom, the potty-whisperer, come stay with us!

BL is not the same, but it's ok. I miss Jillian, but I like Dolvett. Anna Kournikova was a big bust, imho...

Oh Nancy, I so wish my mom could come train Thomas. She would do it in a minute, she was that kind of person. She passed in 2002, so now we just have the good memories...

Maria-Are you ready for the big game? And the snow? At least the snow appears to be well timed for work, not so much for the game. Oh well, it won't be snowing in my house. How sweet of your mom to come and train Ben.

We are ready! I've got my shrimp ring, my Bruschi jersey, and I'm good to go! Not to put too much pressure on the guys, but if they win, I get a big cookie with frosting and nachos for the Super Bowl...I'm just sayin' If they aren't in the Super Bowl, no outlandish goodies.

My foot seems to be okay as long as I wear just plain flat shoes. The walking shoes that I bought in Oct bother my foot.

Dh won't get the results from his biopsy until Monday.We shall see what happens.

Just wanted to stop in and say hello.

Dona! Okay I will add a prayer for dh's results to my list. I hope you can find shoes that will support you and be comfortable.

Tomorrow is weigh in day and I hope its a good number. It was coming down all week but for some reason I feel bloated today. I drank like 100 oz of water so not sure whats going on.

I hope your bloat floats away and you have a great number! The scale should reward you for all that drinking water!

It took me a minute, I'm thinking did Lindsay have something funny happen because she had PMS on her birthday.

Sorry! Bday list coming soon, Thanks to Kathy! She had everyone but me...I'll get that out this weekend, promise!

maria my bday's 10/4. did you know that 10/5 is the most popular birthday in the u.s.? why?? new years. oh but my parents weren't married til 1/26? yep, honeymoon baby...i was born 3 weeks early. i am the ONLY person who can actually say their parents only did "it" one time. on their wedding night. and then there was me. lol!!

This reminds me of a weird co-worker I used to have, who (at my boss's birthday celebration) asked her if she celebrates her day of conception I don't think many of us know that -- except for our girl Nancy!

Thanks for all the hugs and good wishes guys!

We've got nothin' but for you, Lisah! Hope you are getting some rest and relaxing!

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[Maria My bday is May 23, I really don't want to hear about the Patriots!

The DIS is unbelievably slow lately. I gather they are doing some work and if we are patient, this free website will soon be back up to speed. Can't complain too much

I get it, Lisa, I promise no long tomes about them.


So, when I got up today, I knew the 12M wasn't happening. I'm not even sure what I last posted. We were going to run the last 10M of the Boston route today, but we found out it would be snow and slush covered, so bagged that. Then I was going to do 12 inside, but when I woke up I knew that wasn't in the cards. I rested today, and I plan to do the 12M tomorrow. I am looking forward to it, after I sleep in and get all the rest I can handle.

I'm coaching Mickey this week, assuming people don't just desert in droves because my questions aren't fun and interactive enough. Apparently if they aren't, next week will be much better Okay, that was snarky, but something over there really bothered me today. I know, it's not about me, and I need to let it go. I wish there was a zen smilie I'm going to post tomorrow's QOTD tonight before I go to bed, since I plan to be on the TM after my sleep-in.

I'm going to watch Brad Meltzer's Decoded, and then check back.

Everyone have an awesome night!

Maria

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Just thought you all should know that I just went to bed with a devil dog and about 20 saltines. Yeah, it's been one of those days.

Lisa, toss me a percocet, will ya??

 

[::Snow_White::]

Hello everyone! I'm not doing any races in Disney (I wish! We won't be there for any), however I needed some advice or opinions. Wasn't sure of where to turn, but I thought this thread was as good as any!

I found out there will be a 5k/half marathon run near me in the middle of May. I've become very inspired to really get in gear and a 5k has always been a dream for me. I started running about 2 years ago off and on (treadmill), and got from only being able to run 30 seconds and at one point I could run at 5mph for 20 minutes. That was big. I stopped and finally got back to it in August.

Anyway, I've been running about every other day, usually 1.5-2 miles (still on treadmill). I can do a 5k on the treadmill in about 43 minutes. I have to stop and walk a bit, and I am a little slow, but I can do it. I can run a complete mile nonstop in about 12 minutes.

My question is, do you think 17 weeks is too short of a time to be able to train for the half-marathon? I need to register by March, and I found a 12 week half-marathon program. The last 5 weeks I planned on switching to pavement and work from there. It's such a big deal to me and it would be amazing if I could complete it, but I just want to make sure it was doable before jumping in and registering. I really don't want to be picked up, I just want to finish (although if I am, at least I tried!).

 

[mikamah]

Just thought you all should know that I just went to bed with a devil dog and about 20 saltines. Yeah, it's been one of those days.

Lisa, toss me a percocet, will ya??

Well, in the whole scheme of things, it could have been 20 devil dogs and 1 saltine, so I think you did pretty awesome. I myself took the crockpot off the pantry counter and found half a bag of hershey's kisses the other night, and ds and I polished them off through the week. I hope today is a better day for you Nancy. It's a new day. We can do this!!

Maria_ I posted some shoes for you on facebook, but couldn't tag you or put them on your wall, but I think you need them. lol. I don't celebrate the day I conceived ds, but I know it because it was st Patricks day. I had a good luck piece of irish marble that looked like an angel a friend had give me, and am pretty sure my irish dad in heaven may have had a part in it. It was the one and only time i went out on St patricks day sober, and was amazed, appalled, shocked at really how drunk and obnoxious we get on that day. I lived within walking distance of the Irish pub we'd go to and stumble home from. I like your plan for the super bowl, and I hope they come through for you. Oh, and since I'm coaching next week on Donald, maybe I'll just steal all your qotds. Lisa's hippie smilie is pretty zen, maybe not all natural though.

LisaH-Hoping you got a good nights sleep, and are feeling better this morning. Make sure you take lots of good deep breaths even if they hurt, that's what the meds will help with. Don't want to end up with a chest infection.

Rose-Thanks for coaching donald last week. I feel like a shmuck and just haven't been over there. I just said I'm going to say a quick hello here now, and then go over there and catch up with everyone, and then I start chatting here, and don't get there. It will be good for me to coach next week and get more involved. Hope you are doing well, and are you rooting for the Pats again this weekend???????

LisaR-Hang in there with the scale. It doesn't always show what we deserve, but those healthy habits do make a difference. It stinks to have you period during a race, but at least there are lots of portapotties along the route. What do you mean you don't want to hear about the Patriots? Just kidding. Poor Mr. Tebow. How is he doing? Hope you don't mind a little teasing.

Lindsay_Hope you enjoyed the rest of your birthday week, and you had a good week. You are so on the right track, and I need to follow you.

Hello to everyone else.

I'm up .2 this week, really not bad at all considering. Yesterday was the first day i didn't track every bite, so today I'm getting back on that. I tried to run some with Poko this morning but she was not having it. It was snowing a little, so I just gave up trying, thinking maybe she just is looking out for me and doesn't want me to slip.

Off to shower, then doggy class, and a wake with my sisters. An old friend of our parents passed away. Then Michael has a bday party, so I will go grocery shopping, and i want to get some pictures organized, and clean the house. The dog is good for my exercise and my housekeeping. You just can't go more than a week without vacuuming.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Anyway, I've been running about every other day, usually 1.5-2 miles (still on treadmill). I can do a 5k on the treadmill in about 43 minutes. I have to stop and walk a bit, and I am a little slow, but I can do it. I can run a complete mile nonstop in about 12 minutes.

My question is, do you think 17 weeks is too short of a time to be able to train for the half-marathon? I need to register by March, and I found a 12 week half-marathon program. The last 5 weeks I planned on switching to pavement and work from there. It's such a big deal to me and it would be amazing if I could complete it, but I just want to make sure it was doable before jumping in and registering. I really don't want to be picked up, I just want to finish (although if I am, at least I tried!).

Welcome! I think it's doable, as long as your goal is to finish and you don't stress too much about the time. We have a 1/2 here at the end of April and the training programs always start around here at the beginning of January.

Have you looked at Galloway plans--he advocates run/walking intervals and that might be a good place to start. Remember the goal for your first half is to finish upright and smiling, since no matter what your time it is a personal record!

If you don't mind my asking, where is the race?

I promise we have all of those -- Dennis even asked me what kind of liquor you want

OMG, am I getting a reputation????
You can coach me anyday cause I think you always have great questions and great responses! Did you get the 10 miles in (or was it 12?)

Liesel--I hear you on the t.o.m. I got mine again last saturday after a lovely 2 week break and it was horrific! Ok, maybe I am exaggerating, but it blew chunks. I was so cranky!!!! And you're right the worst part--who knows when it will happen again! I just wish it would get back to a schedule! Are you getting excited??? We need details about the trip!!!

Lisah--how are you today???? I am really hoping you are waking up saying, ahhhh, I feel so much better today!!!

Nancy--great job on that run! I know for me coming back from the injury, being slower is so mentally challenging. But you will get it back!!!! By summer you will be running all over town pushing that double stroller! When is Matthew big enough to ride in there?

Kathy--how's that 100 day challenge? Is it over yet? Why oh why did I sign up for that???

Lindsay--how are you? Did you chase those blues away? I had to take vit d this week, really struggling with the winter blahs!

Dona--hang in there! I hate waiting for test results!

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AFM, I had a week this week. I have one every once in a while when I throw an internal temper tantrum about food. Elizabeth Hasselback (who I am not a big fan of) was on the Chew yesterday and she talked about the disconnect you feel when you are g-f and it really summed it all for me.

I had decided enough pity party. I really miss cooking/baking. So yesterday I found a reasonably easy recipe for lemon gf poundcake and I made it last night and I must say it was pretty good! The problem with a lot of gf stuff--it just isn't good!!! And the ingredients are crazy expensive! So this morning I am having lemon poundcake and coffee for breakfast.

And I am moving my runs around. Our last long run before Princess was going to be the weekend we go see Tom and I don't want to do that. The foot is feeling pretty good so, I am going to go 10 tomorrow. It's going to be in the 50s. Which is awesome, but we are going to have severe t-storms again. Uggh. But I will take a couple of hours of warm!

Speaking of Tom--he told me he broke up with the gf. I asked if she was upset and he said yes, but it wasn't going anywhere, so he ended it before it got too messy. Oh to be a boy. I guess he was being thoughtful.....

Have a great Saturday!

 

[::Snow_White::]

Welcome! I think it's doable, as long as your goal is to finish and you don't stress too much about the time. We have a 1/2 here at the end of April and the training programs always start around here at the beginning of January.

Have you looked at Galloway plans--he advocates run/walking intervals and that might be a good place to start. Remember the goal for your first half is to finish upright and smiling, since no matter what your time it is a personal record!

If you don't mind my asking, where is the race?

Have a great Saturday!

Yes, I would just like to finish and not be picked up! I don't mind being last, I just want to be able to finish.

I will have a look at the Galloway plans. I've checked it out before, but never really started. Jeff Galloway is actually going to be there as a guest speaker! My only goal is to finish and then I continue to climb and get faster and eventually do a marathon. Some of my friends will be coming to do the 5k.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

lindsay if you don't laugh at the poop, you'll just cry. like, alot. what movie did you watch with nick? how is ryan liking basketball? i hope you're feeling less blah today. bloat - could it be pms? ah, the good stuff. not.

I think with bball he can take it or leave it. He doesnt complain about going and seems to enjoy himself while hes there but he surely is not disappointed when it is cancelled or he doesnt have practice. Unlike football...the one day the game got cancelled he was in tears about it.

PMS was last week but it sure felt like it was PMS and now I feel like I am tired and retaining water too. IDK maybe is PMS (post menstrual syndrome)

and I agree with the others running 3.2 in 37 is still awesome girl.

It was just a silly accident.

Lisa I hope you are feeling better today.

Right now I am scheduled to have my worst day the day of the Tink, so I'm really hoping that changes.

I had the same thing happen to me at the princess but you know what It made no difference. The adrenaline and excitement that you have will totally wash those feeling right out the window.

I rested today, and I plan to do the 12M tomorrow. I am looking forward to it, after I sleep in and get all the rest I can handle.

I hope the run went good today. Im sure you are doing an awesome job coaching team mickey. I will now have to check out the thread to see what you were talking about yesterday. Im a bit nosey if you cant tell.

Just thought you all should know that I just went to bed with a devil dog and about 20 saltines. Yeah, it's been one of those days.

Lisa, toss me a percocet, will ya??

OH man. I hope today is better and like kathy said...it could have been worse 20 devil dogs.

Lindsay--how are you? Did you chase those blues away? I had to take vit d this week, really struggling with the winter blahs!

I am feeling a bit better today. Is your vit d a pill? I am thinking of trying that.

You know I always say every now and then a good pity party is in order. it gives you a release and then you can move on. Nothing wrong with that. Glad you got over it and made some yummy pound cake. Oh and the drama with tom....got to love the boy's heart...at least he didnt drag her along. Im sure the poor girl is devastated. I remember that age when a break up was like the end of the world.

You did an excellent job coaching this week. Thanks for all your great questions and advice.

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Well we have 3 inches of snow and everything is cancelled. You can tell its the first snow fall of the season because everything closes quickly. Basketball was cancelled already last night. Zumba got cancelled this morning. I was disappointed but will try to do dance central kinect later.

Got to go to the inlaws tonight. They wanted me over for my birthday and are making wings. I asked them for something healthy and MIL said she would make sure to get celery. What an idiot. Anyway I guess it is rude to tell people what they should make you so I will just allot calories for dinner even though I will not eat alot. Im sure that will be a big deal tonight too. Uggh

Anyway I am going to enjoy my day being "snowed in" for now. The boys were already out once playing for awhile. I am so glad they are both old enough now to go out and play on their own. I can just watch from the windown in my warm house and in my comfy PJ's.

Have a great weekend ladies.

 

[liesel]

Is it safe to go back in the gyms yet? It is funny how people start off with so much enthusiasm, and then when they don't lose 10 lbs week 1, they give up. I am so glad none of you ladies think that's a good route. We are in this for the long haul!
Gyms around here stay busy until March! I am tired of being out of my favorite healthy foods at the grocery store. I can't wait for some people to fall off the wagon so I can have them all to myself again!

BL is not the same, but it's ok. I miss Jillian, but I like Dolvett. Anna Kournikova was a big bust, imho..
I agree!


We are ready! I've got my shrimp ring, my Bruschi jersey, and I'm good to go! Not to put too much pressure on the guys, but if they win, I get a big cookie with frosting and nachos for the Super Bowl...I'm just sayin' If they aren't in the Super Bowl, no outlandish goodies.

I hope you get your goodies! For the past few years DH and I do a regional theme for the Super Bowl and make dishes from the areas where the teams are from. My favorite was when I made shrimp etouffe when New Orleans was in the Super Bowl, so I was a little disappointed when they lost. In the past I've made clam chowder for the Patriots, if they are in this year, I'll have to get some more ideas from you and Kathy! I think for Baltimore I would make crab cakes and salad, but it looks like no one here is rooting for them.


The DIS is unbelievably slow lately. I gather they are doing some work and if we are patient, this free website will soon be back up to speed. Can't complain too much

I get it, Lisa, I promise no long tomes about them.

Don't worry about it! I haven't been a Tom Brady fan for a few years now, but I get how excited you are for your team! I've been feeling hormonal and snappish lately (day 4 of cramps!), and I hope I didn't come across that way, I was just joking too!

So, when I got up today, I knew the 12M wasn't happening. I'm not even sure what I last posted. We were going to run the last 10M of the Boston route today, but we found out it would be snow and slush covered, so bagged that. Then I was going to do 12 inside, but when I woke up I knew that wasn't in the cards. I rested today, and I plan to do the 12M tomorrow. I am looking forward to it, after I sleep in and get all the rest I can handle.

I'm coaching Mickey this week, assuming people don't just desert in droves because my questions aren't fun and interactive enough. Apparently if they aren't, next week will be much better Okay, that was snarky, but something over there really bothered me today. I know, it's not about me, and I need to let it go. I wish there was a zen smilie I'm going to post tomorrow's QOTD tonight before I go to bed, since I plan to be on the TM after my sleep-in.

Good luck coaching Mickey, I'm sure you are doing an awesome job. Sorry something about the thread bothered you, I hope you have a great week coaching. Good luck on the 12 miles!

Maria

Hello everyone! I'm not doing any races in Disney (I wish! We won't be there for any), however I needed some advice or opinions. Wasn't sure of where to turn, but I thought this thread was as good as any!

I found out there will be a 5k/half marathon run near me in the middle of May. I've become very inspired to really get in gear and a 5k has always been a dream for me. I started running about 2 years ago off and on (treadmill), and got from only being able to run 30 seconds and at one point I could run at 5mph for 20 minutes. That was big. I stopped and finally got back to it in August.

Anyway, I've been running about every other day, usually 1.5-2 miles (still on treadmill). I can do a 5k on the treadmill in about 43 minutes. I have to stop and walk a bit, and I am a little slow, but I can do it. I can run a complete mile nonstop in about 12 minutes.

My question is, do you think 17 weeks is too short of a time to be able to train for the half-marathon? I need to register by March, and I found a 12 week half-marathon program. The last 5 weeks I planned on switching to pavement and work from there. It's such a big deal to me and it would be amazing if I could complete it, but I just want to make sure it was doable before jumping in and registering. I really don't want to be picked up, I just want to finish (although if I am, at least I tried!).

It sounds like you have a great base and will do well. I had a similiar base before starting my 18 week program and am doing my first half, the Tink, next weekend! I would just recommend doing a 5K or 10K race to help practice race day and build your confidence. I've done 3 5Ks, 1 4 miler, and 1 10K in preparation and have learned something from each one!

Maria_ I posted some shoes for you on facebook, but couldn't tag you or put them on your wall, but I think you need them. lol. I don't celebrate the day I conceived ds, but I know it because it was st Patricks day. I had a good luck piece of irish marble that looked like an angel a friend had give me, and am pretty sure my irish dad in heaven may have had a part in it. It was the one and only time i went out on St patricks day sober, and was amazed, appalled, shocked at really how drunk and obnoxious we get on that day. I lived within walking distance of the Irish pub we'd go to and stumble home from. I like your plan for the super bowl, and I hope they come through for you. Oh, and since I'm coaching next week on Donald, maybe I'll just steal all your qotds. Lisa's hippie smilie is pretty zen, maybe not all natural though.

Wow, I could not imagine even standing in those shoes!

LisaH-Hoping you got a good nights sleep, and are feeling better this morning. Make sure you take lots of good deep breaths even if they hurt, that's what the meds will help with. Don't want to end up with a chest infection.

Rose-Thanks for coaching donald last week. I feel like a shmuck and just haven't been over there. I just said I'm going to say a quick hello here now, and then go over there and catch up with everyone, and then I start chatting here, and don't get there. It will be good for me to coach next week and get more involved. Hope you are doing well, and are you rooting for the Pats again this weekend???????

LisaR-Hang in there with the scale. It doesn't always show what we deserve, but those healthy habits do make a difference. It stinks to have you period during a race, but at least there are lots of portapotties along the route. What do you mean you don't want to hear about the Patriots? Just kidding. Poor Mr. Tebow. How is he doing? Hope you don't mind a little teasing.

I'm not really worried about the period per se, just the particular day that it may be, the one where I run to the bathroom every 45 minutes, if its not that day I'll be fine! I don't mind teasing at all, especially about Tebow! Did they share on the news in Boston that he actually got hurt in the 3rd quarter of that game? There was mass panic around here, but he's going to be fine and he has the entire off season to recover. Right now everyone is obsessing over a rumor that Trader Joe's may be coming to Colorado, but our whacky liquor laws may stand in their way. The closest TJ's is 5 hours from our house in Santa Fe. I really hope they come here, I miss them! It will most likely be right when we move, knowing our luck!

Lindsay_Hope you enjoyed the rest of your birthday week, and you had a good week. You are so on the right track, and I need to follow you.

Hello to everyone else.

I'm up .2 this week, really not bad at all considering. Yesterday was the first day i didn't track every bite, so today I'm getting back on that. I tried to run some with Poko this morning but she was not having it. It was snowing a little, so I just gave up trying, thinking maybe she just is looking out for me and doesn't want me to slip.

Off to shower, then doggy class, and a wake with my sisters. An old friend of our parents passed away. Then Michael has a bday party, so I will go grocery shopping, and i want to get some pictures organized, and clean the house. The dog is good for my exercise and my housekeeping. You just can't go more than a week without vacuuming.

Sorry to hear about the family friend. We really need to vacuum every other day for our precious shedder, but I think its a victory if its every 5 days or once a week!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

I think with bball he can take it or leave it. He doesnt complain about going and seems to enjoy himself while hes there but he surely is not disappointed when it is cancelled or he doesnt have practice. Unlike football...the one day the game got cancelled he was in tears about it.

PMS was last week but it sure felt like it was PMS and now I feel like I am tired and retaining water too. IDK maybe is PMS (post menstrual syndrome)

and I agree with the others running 3.2 in 37 is still awesome girl.


Lisa I hope you are feeling better today.



I had the same thing happen to me at the princess but you know what It made no difference. The adrenaline and excitement that you have will totally wash those feeling right out the window.



I am feeling a bit better today. Is your vit d a pill? I am thinking of trying that.

You know I always say every now and then a good pity party is in order. it gives you a release and then you can move on. Nothing wrong with that. Glad you got over it and made some yummy pound cake. Oh and the drama with tom....got to love the boy's heart...at least he didnt drag her along. Im sure the poor girl is devastated. I remember that age when a break up was like the end of the world.

You did an excellent job coaching this week. Thanks for all your great questions and advice.

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Well we have 3 inches of snow and everything is cancelled. You can tell its the first snow fall of the season because everything closes quickly. Basketball was cancelled already last night. Zumba got cancelled this morning. I was disappointed but will try to do dance central kinect later.

Got to go to the inlaws tonight. They wanted me over for my birthday and are making wings. I asked them for something healthy and MIL said she would make sure to get celery. What an idiot. Anyway I guess it is rude to tell people what they should make you so I will just allot calories for dinner even though I will not eat alot. Im sure that will be a big deal tonight too. Uggh

Anyway I am going to enjoy my day being "snowed in" for now. The boys were already out once playing for awhile. I am so glad they are both old enough now to go out and play on their own. I can just watch from the windown in my warm house and in my comfy PJ's.

Have a great weekend ladies.

I take Vitamin D every day, I was deficient and am trying to get my levels in the normal range, I am being retested in March. It really does help. I can't believe this is only your first snowfall of the season! I really need to move someplace warmer. The track is finally clear since November (some puddles, but I can live with that) so I am doing my 3 miles somewhere flat finally! I've had enough of hills for now.

LisaH Get better, I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Tink!

Rose I know I multiquoted you, but I don't see it here. You are definitely entitled to a pity party, it must be tough, I can't imagine! Sorry things didn't work out with the girlfriend. Ah, young love. I don't have really a lot of firm plans for the Tink since so much depends on the people I am visiting, but this is what I have so far.

Friday-arrive, meet the inlaws for lunch, race expo with inlaws (hopefully seeing LisaH there!), hopefully seeing at least one speaker, then the usual get settled stuff:check in and trips to the grocery store and Trader Joe's (we always have a car when we go to DL since we used to be local and like to visit people and favorite restaurants). We will most likely meet the inlaws and my BIL at his place (2 miles from DL) and go out to dinner. Early night for the kids, they are racing on Saturday!

Saturday-kids races are at 8 we need to stage by 7:45, so we'll leave our hotel around 7 and meet the inlaws and whoever else wants to go. DH is going to run with the kids, when I told him that parents were allowed to run, he was all over that. He wants to run through a park too! The race is at DCA. Afterwards, we'll head over to DL and eat mickey mouse pancakes at the Riverbelle Terrace (where Walt used to have breakfast) and then enjoy DL until the WISH meet at 4. The inlaws did not purchase hoppers, just 2 day 1 park passes, so I have to rethink my park strategy, its so easy to park hop here! After the meet we are having dinner offsite at a friend's Italian restaurant, then relaxing at the hotel. We are staying at Hojo's in a kids suite, they have a separate room for the kids with bunk beds and is POTC themed (and there's 2 bathrooms! ). That way I can get ready for the race without bothering the kids.

Sunday-my least planned day, I'm not sure what we'll do after the race. I am leaning towards Trader Sam's and the restaurant next door (these are at the DL hotel), even though the podcasters are meeting there, it should be fun. Plus a friend of mine may be at the finish and she doesn't have DL tickets, so outside the parks would be best. I know I have to get all the way back to the hotel for a shower, that's going to be a pain! I'd like to spend some time at DCA this day, we'll see. I didn't make any ressies because I wasn't sure if we would have park time with the inlaws, so we'll most likely just be doing counter service for dinner, which is fine with me.

Monday-sleep in, parks don't open until 10. We have ressies at Blue Bayou (the restaurant inside POTC) at 11:30. DD and I may hit Pixie Hollow first thing for pictures with Tink. Then we'll just hit whatever must do rides we haven't done and leave late afternoon for the airport.

I am looking forward to it, we've just been so busy, its hard to get excited. I'm most looking forward to the warmth! I had better start my day, have a great weekend everyone!

ETA: Stupid smilie police!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon and !

It is a good afternoon, because I can say I successfully completed 12M! That's the good news. The bad news is I am never doing that on a TM again unless I have to in training for a race. Painful, I tell you! It's just too long for me to be on there. 10 is good, 11 is sketchy, 12 is not for the faint of heart. I think that's good enough before my race. I'll finish up with 10Ms until I start my taper. I was going to go to 13, but I don't see the need to torture myself that way. Honestly, If it were warm and I could have run up and down the beach, I think I would have been fine. I will do 12 and 13 before Providence, since I can be outside.

Lisa -- You didn't sound snappish at all. I get it. If Lindsay was going on about her Eagles in the playoffs and they had knocked off my Pats, it would not be fun to hear. But we know that would never happen (I am asking for it! ) I think you' regional meal for the Super Bowl contestants is a fabulous idea! No, nobody around here is rooting for Baltimore Honestly, they have a rep throughout the NFL for playing dirty...

Lindsay -- I should have kept that to myself, at least I didn't post it over there...I'm working on being able to let things like that just go.

Snow -- One thing my friend Kathy taught me was to look up the race results from last year. Then I can gauge when I might finish, and if I think it's a good race for me. Remember the WISH motto, which includes, "Dead Last Finish Greatly Trumps Did Not Start, WISH gave me the courage to start!" I have finished last, and I could not have been happier. It was my first race, a 5K, and I was so proud I got out there and did my best

Rose -- The lemon pound cake sounds wonderful! I know g-f is really hard I got an eye-opener when we hosted Tristan, and that was only for 2 days! Sounds like Tom is not upset by the break-up, so I guess that's good I have been that poor girl too many times to count , so I know he is right, if it's going nowhere, better to get out before it get's messy!

Kathy -- I'm happy to share my QOTDs with you! I need to get over this issue I have with intellectual property. It is a website, for goodness sake! I admit, I was a bit floored when someone else used one of the questions I trot out every challenge last challenge, but there you go...in the end I decided I should be flattered So sorry about the family friend

Nancy -- I agree with everyone else. Your devil dog/saltine ratio could have been a lot worse It is hard when the scale is not doing what you expect. Just hang in there. Over time you will see the results you are working so hard for

Lisah -- I hope you are having a wonderful, relaxing, comfortable day. Hopefully you will feel much better tomorrow!

I just promised Ben I would watch an SNL with Daniel Radcliffe with him. I guess it's good since it will require little movement on my part, I just have to make it downstairs I'm going to check in on Mickey afterwards.

Oh! And in news, I am back to my Princess weight! Ok, now I just have to keep it up and keep it moving down. Dennis offered to buy me a new tv for the bedroom after Christmas (it's the only one in the house with a giant box in back), and I told him I wanted to wait until I lose 10 lbs, so it will have an extra meaning. 6 lbs away, I think I could be enjoying it for Valentine's Day!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Oh good gosh, I've killed the thread

Everyone must be out (or in!) having fun. Enjoy the weekend!

Maria

 

[liesel]

Maria, I'm still around!

I had a horrible run today, I think I was feeling so good Thursday I ran too fast and got a little shin splints. I also ran a little yesterday with the kids, even though I was only planning to walk. I cut the run short today and am resting and icing. I could tell the compression sleeves were helping, though, so at least I know they work for me! I'm taking the next 2 days off and most likely only doing the mininum on Tuesday and Thursday to keep me healthy for the Tink. Its just so frustrating, every time I try to go faster, my body rebels! I'll have to take it easy at the race, even if I really want to run faster!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Maria, I'm still around!

I had a horrible run today, I think I was feeling so good Thursday I ran too fast and got a little shin splints. I also ran a little yesterday with the kids, even though I was only planning to walk. I cut the run short today and am resting and icing. I could tell the compression sleeves were helping, though, so at least I know they work for me! I'm taking the next 2 days off and most likely only doing the mininum on Tuesday and Thursday to keep me healthy for the Tink. Its just so frustrating, every time I try to go faster, my body rebels! I'll have to take it easy at the race, even if I really want to run faster!

Methinks someone has taper madness! Seriously, only doing the minimum is just right, and at the end of your taper is not the time to try to go faster! Making sure you get plenty of rest before your race is a priority. You will be glad you did! Honest, when you start your race fresh and ready, the training you have done will kick in, and your body will do what it needs to, and even surprise you.

By the way, I love your plans for the race, sounds like a lot of fun!
We're getting down to just a few sleeps before you leave

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Thank you all so much for the and good wishes! I appreciate it and love you all!

I do feel better every day so I am hopeful. Today I'm going to get some KT tape to see if that helps make things feel like they are staying in place and see if that helps with taking several deep breaths in a row. They don't bind you up for days like they used to because they want you to take deep breaths and keep your lungs clear. (Thank you Nurse Kathy! ) But I can do it for a few hours at a time. The next thing is to see if I can wear a sports bra and take deep breaths. Then I will try the Kroc Center tomorrow. Ed told me I should just go to the race even if I only start and run three steps! One good thing about smacking your ribs is that you don't worry about those aches and pains in your feet any more!

Dona, sending you good thoughts and for your DH's test results tomorrow.

I promise we have all of those -- Dennis even asked me what kind of liquor you want

He knows the Princesses have priorities!

Just thought you all should know that I just went to bed with a devil dog and about 20 saltines. Yeah, it's been one of those days.

Sorry for the bad day. Looks like your guys were out and about yesterday so hope you got some rest although I'm sure that you still had Matthew.

Hello everyone! I'm not doing any races in Disney (I wish! We won't be there for any), however I needed some advice or opinions. Wasn't sure of where to turn, but I thought this thread was as good as any!

Kayla! A race to finish in the upright position in May is doable IMHO since you've got a good running base. You might want to check the race website and see if they have a suggested training plan. Good luck! And let us know what you decide to do.

Darn you smilie police BRB.

 

[lisah0711]

I posted some shoes for you on facebook, but couldn't tag you or put them on your wall, but I think you need them. lol.

Kathy, do you and Maria have your special Patriots shoes all ready to go for the big game today?

I loved the pictures of Fredward you posted on FB. He had such a variety of accessories! He didn't seem to mind either. He was a good companion. I'm not surprised he left a few squeaks behind -- all the animals I've had left little sounds behind.

Rose, hope the run was fabulous yesterday! You and Maria are going to be ready to rock the Princess soon.

Funny thing about those pragmatic, logical guys -- I know some day some girl is going to lead mine around by the nose, at least for awhile. I try to prepare Robert but, of course, he knows so much more about it than I do about this subject, just like everything else.

I'm glad that you are finding more things that you can eat because I know that is very, very frustrating for you and I totally don't blame you. I hope that your pasta is fabulous!

Lindsay, sorry about the PMS/water retention thing.

You can tell it's been a mild winter if three inches of snow shuts stuff down. How was your healthy celery? There is someone who just doesn't get it but you aren't going to change them at this late date.

I am looking forward to it, we've just been so busy, its hard to get excited. I'm most looking forward to the warmth! I had better start my day, have a great weekend everyone!!

Lisa, your DL plans sound great! I love an 11:30 a.m. seating at Blue Bayou. I hope that we can have some frou frou drink at Trader Sam's after the race. I know it's tough juggling all your peeps! One week from now we will be standing in our corrals! The weather looks just about perfect for race day -- 68 for a high and 44 for a low.

And good planning getting that TOM stuff out of the way before the race!

Listen to the wise words of Maria about taper!

It is a good afternoon, because I can say I successfully completed 12M! That's the good news. The bad news is I am never doing that on a TM again unless I have to in training for a race. Painful, I tell you! It's just too long for me to be on there. 10 is good, 11 is sketchy, 12 is not for the faint of heart. I think that's good enough before my race. I'll finish up with 10Ms until I start my taper. I was going to go to 13, but I don't see the need to torture myself that way. Honestly, If it were warm and I could have run up and down the beach, I think I would have been fine. I will do 12 and 13 before Providence, since I can be outside.

Great job on the 12M on the TM, Maria! That is a heroic effort. It is a long time to be doing something in one place. But now it is behind you and you are ready for the Princess!

And a big woo hoo on being back to your Princess weight! No place to go but down!

Of course you didn't kill the thread!

So in the excitement of last week I forgot to mention that I had a 5.5 pound whoosh on Thursday -- I was due since I had maintained for almost two weeks so I am just two pounds away from that 60 pound clippie.

Have a great day ladies!

 

[mikamah]

Aw, Maria, I don't think you could kill the thread even if you posted a pic of Tom Brady. You might lose a couple posters though.

LisaH_So glad you are feeling better each day, and I love Ed's attitude. Good idea to try the KT tape. Have you used it before? And lol on the rib pain keeping you from thinking about the foot pain. Good luck at the Kroc center, and with the bra. If you need help with the bra, you will certainly be able to find out how amazing the Disney Concierge is at your resort. There is still a full week before race day, and lots of healing and pain relief can happen in that time. Keep taking those deep breaths. And the percocet. I'm sure both will be a big help. Thanks for the fredward support. He was a good piggy, and it was fun to look back and find the pictures. I ordered some prints and we're going to make a scrapbook together. And then I can start on my nieces hs graduation scrapbook. OMG, this year is going to go by too fast. Oh, and AWESOME WHOOSH!!! 58 pounds is fabulous!! You go girl!!!

LisaR_I agree with Maria, tow the line, and don't try to speed up. You've had the speed during your training, and you will be faster on race day normally. It's all a part of the fun Taper madness. Instead of trying to increase your speed of running, increase your credit card bill with shopping for some new running gear. What are you wearing in the race? And after the race? Love the sounds of your race weekend plans, too. Hang in there. You will be awesome!

Hello everyone else. Enjoy your sunday!! Go Patriots!!!