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

[mikamah]

maria - that was a really great race/trip report! i enjoyed reading it. also, you are my disney vacation healthy eating hero! i will have to remember your excellent choices the next time i'm there. unlike you, i ate everything in sight while at disney, especially AFTER the race. and i gained 3 lbs!

i did 30 min on the elliptical this morning to give myself a little break from the running.

Maria really was amazing with her eating, wasn't she. I was up 6.2, but after 2 days, it was down to 3.2. I guess I should have done a full marathon to eat and drink like I did.
You're such a good role model getting that exercise in.

I got my run in last night and I did it in a tshirt and running pants. I am tired of the long sleeves so it was nice to have somewhat decent weather. I felt horrible during the run. Out of breath, tired, and my legs felt like rubber. Im hoping that my next run I will have some more pep in my step.

We had a busy weekend and I am dreading the start of the work week. I still dont feel caught up on my rest. Either that or my mind just doesnt want to face reality that the trip/race is over and I need to move on.

My legs felt a little rubbery yesterday too, and I went really slow. It does seem to be taking a long time to adjust to reality. I hope this week is a little smoother for all of us.

Jen and Jude- You guys look so adorable. Love the outfits, and the We believe t-shirts. Loved reading your race report, jen. Glad you're starting to feel better.

Hello, Rose, Lisa, and Maria. Hope everyone has a good monday!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Jen I loved the report and you girls looked so great. I especially love the extra hair accesory you added.

I bet I wasnt too far behind you guys finishing. I started in corral D and probably started out about 10 min behind you and I finished in 3hrs and 12 min so If I would have just ran a bit faster I might have been able to spot you! or should I say if maybe I would have stopped for one less picture. Im glad you had fun and I agree with it being the first race I really enjoyed all the picture taking. Next time I think I will try to race more.

Kathy I hope this week is better for you too


Oh this is funny so I will share. Yesterday was my cousins 8th bday and I got her a disney foil princess puzzle. Her younger sister who is 3 got a bit whiney and was saying she is the princess. The 8 year old yells back "no its my birthday so I am the princess" and I had to follow with hey Im wearing the medal so I am the princess. Everyone got a laugh out of that and it ended the bickering too. (and yes I wore my medal yesterday to show it off to my family) I would wear it daily if people wouldnt look at me funny.

 

[lisah0711]

Hello Princesses!

I'm glad that we are continuing to chat here because it makes it easy to keep up with everyone.

Nancy, sorry that you had a tough run. I totally think that you could rock the full in January! Hope your cold doesn't get any worse.

Kathy, congratulation to your derby winner and for getting out there and doing a run!

Jude, I think the plan is to keep chatting on this thread at least until we merge the two challenge threads.

Rose, so sorry about the knee. Is it the same as the plantar foot? I wonder if compensating for the PF aggravated the knee.

Maria, loved your TR and way to go on the WW loss and the miles!

Lindsay, add me to the list of Princesses not quite ready for reality!

jenanderson, loved your TR and pics. I especially like the picture of you doing your Chipper Jen thing running backwards!

Corinna, hope that you are doing well!

Only three short weeks until Spring Break. Summer will be here before we know it!

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[lisah0711]

Did anyone hear anything about a new Disney race when they were at the Expo?

I heard something about it on Saturday morning when I was at the Expo. They gave us a hint -- PURSE!

I've read some speculation that it might be another Disneyland race. I will be interested to hear if that is the case since it is much easier for me to get to Disneyland than it is to get to WDW.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

I heard something about it on Saturday morning when I was at the Expo. They gave us a hint -- PURSE!

purse? PURSE? what the?? hmmm....well, i bet it's a princess race in DL. the dooney and burke pocketbooks that they were selling at the expo were the princess theme. maybe?

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I heard them announce it at the race too. They didnt give any hints though but said they will be giving the details in april. I was interested to hear what it was too. Oh a princess race closer to you would be great Lisa.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--Fabulous trip report! I felt really bad that we didn't see if you wanted company for lunch. I was a little flustered when we saw you--I could not find a g-f treat at epcot! Way to go on the eating!

Lindsay--I am going to call you sister-friend since your family decided we are alike! It must be the PA connection.

Jen--great trip report and loved the pictures!

Kathy--congratulations to Michael!

Lisa--other knee! Uggh. I think it's from the new inserts I was trying. They are going back!

Hi to Corinna and Nancy! I hope I'm not missing someone!

My knee is doing much better today. I am feeling more optimistic about running the KY derby 1/2. I did ice it once at work. I think it was getting sore from sitting at my desk too long. I got a box and propped my leg up under my desk and that seems to help. Feeling great right now. I will ice it again tonight, and if it cooperates tomorrow I might try a tiny bit of elliptical. Just a tiny bit. Yesterday afternoon I got a tubby and iced my knee while reading a book in the bath! That was a first!

At dinner on Sunday with Corinna and Maria, we were talking about running and how long runs are mentally theraputic, I kind of think even meditative. So we talked about what to do if you can't run and the whole yoga thing came up. I have such a mental block when it comes to yoga. I've tried a dvd at home and I like it ok, and I know it would probably be good for me, but I just have never wanted to try it at the Y. And I think I have figured out why. They do yoga in the dark at the Y. I have issues with the dark, as I'm sure you can imagine. So it made me feel a little better to figure out what it was that was turning me off. They have a yoga/pilates class that I'm hoping is not in the dark that I might try. Are yoga classes always taught in the dark or is this something that our Y just does?

Ok, I've rambled on enough! Have a great night!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Pretty Princesses!

Rose -- What no beet salad?! I was feeling horrible for you, it seems like the CS staff could have been a lot more understanding. My yoga class has the lights off but the shades up, so it's dim rather than dark. I actually close my eyes for most of the class, so I guess it doesn't bother me? If the room was totally dark I would be uncomfortable, too. I don't blame you for skipping it that way.

Nancy -- So happy you came to the WISH Meet! It was fantastic to meet you in person -- and I'm even happier you found your way over to the BL threads I think you are right about a DL Princess race. Disney has struck gold with this one and I'm sure they'll want to send it out to the West coast as well. Good news for our Lisa! I see no reason you can't do the Full, particularly if you know you want to do it now and start training. If I make it back in Jan., I will be cheering and offering twizzlers!

Lindsay -- You are definitely the Princess! One thing I miss with my nieces living in FL and me in MA -- I really don't get any girl drama. Maybe that's a blessing? Maybe not, I'd rather be closer to the girls! I am so with you about not being ready for the work week -- I seriously contemplated calling in sick, but realized that wasn't actually a good idea...hopefully next weekend I will actually be caught up on my sleep -- but I doubt it with Daylight Savings Time. I do not spring forward well

Kathy -- Yep, it is rough transitioning back into the real world. I also felt like I didn't get to speak to you much. Let me compliment you again on Michael's behavior -- he did amazingly well for a very boring time for a young man! We definitely need to do a MA BL meet! I think maybe Tracey was going to plan something after the merge?

JenA -- Love the RR and the fabulous pictures! What a great way to put a smile on everyone's face, thank you for sharing! Nice abs!

Jude -- omg, your poor dh! I am so glad to hear he is recovering, I know that wasn't a stop you wanted to make during your trip!

Lisa -- I do hope you get a Princess race closer to you, although selfishly I hope you come back to the East coast because of course I want to see you again! I'm thinking about doing coast to coast in couple of years, so I will be making it to DL eventually.

I ran 3M yesterday morning, and today is yoga day! On a very sad note, yoga is ending at work at the end of April, so I will have to modify my Tuesdays, maybe this is an opportunity to modify my week so it fits just a little better...

I've decided to give up crunchy for Lent. That means popchips, pringles and popcorn -- with the exception of Sundays, because "every Sunday is like a little Easter" I think this will be good for me. I'm already planning to hoard my SyFy tivo for Sundays, so I can enjoy with popcorn I was seriously considering giving up chocolate, but my dh was scared We also give up meat on Fridays, so that's another easy low point day just waiting to happen. We are skipping our traditional pancakes for dinner tonight (Fat Tuesday), and instead having turkey burgers. I will enjoy my last Popchips for awhile with it

I think we're going to register for the Providence Rock n' Roll Half. We've always wanted to do a Rock n' Roll, and it's hard to get closer than Providence for us. It's in August, so I will have a definite weight loss goal to shoot for to improve my time. It's going to be hot, but maybe I'll run well if it's relatively early in the day? Sure would be nice to meet Jude (and anyone else who's thinking about it!) there...

I am poised to solidly be in another "decade", but I'm having trouble getting myself focused to get there. I spent all yesterday in a training in a room with no windows and little air, and it was rough. I did eat well even though I had to eat out for lunch. I had a bowl of chicken soup (broth-based) for lunch, followed by grapes and a small square of chocolate they provided at the soup store. I refused the free bagel that came with the soup, so that was big for me!

Anyway, I have to get focused because ds and I are travelling in the middle of April to my dad's 75th birthday party. I want to be as small as possible, because I'm going to feel awkward and barely know anyone. The majority of the guests will be my dad's new family (he remarried in 2006 after my mom passed in 2002), and I don't know these people at all since I live 1,500 miles away...My three stepsisters all have grandchildren, I really don't have anything in common with them at all. Add my shyness around strangers and insecurity in the mix, and whatever I can do to increase my confidence, I need to make happen. On the bright side, I'm dropping ds off for a few days since he'll be on April vacation. I'm literally staying about 24 hours since I want to get back before dh runs the Boston Marathon. All I have to do is smile for a few hours, and then I can get back to my normal life. There won't even be time to go crazy off course with the food, since I think I'll be eating a total of three meals there. I'll be sure I have a really good book to read on the way back on the plane, so I can relax.

That's my plan for now...hope everyone is having a good week, back in the normal again...

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--hope you see that new decade soon! And I had beet salad for dinner on Monday. Mike said--beet salad makes you pee red! Too funny!

So I did the elliptical yesterday. I almost didn't because my knee was stiff and sore from sitting at my desk again. I took it really easy. Usually I do a mile in 11-12minutes. It took me 36 minutes to do 2.6 miles. Anyhow, I am very happy to say it seemed to really help. No pain or soreness last night and it's feeling pretty good so far today. I am off today, so not being stuck at my desk should help. I am cautiously optimistic about maybe being able to run a couple of miles this weekend. Today I'm going to a piyo class at the Y--hopefully they will keep the lights on. Tomorrow I will do the elliptical again. Not sure about Friday. And then hoping to run Saturday or Sunday.

I made a really tasty casserole for dinner last night with beans and zucchini and swiss cheese. I posted the link to it on my journal. It called for chicken, but I used white beans instead.

Today I have a dentist appointment (I do not like going to the dentist) and then I'm having lunch with someone from U of SC who is in town to "interview parents of student leaders about their experience at the university." We're going to a local restaurant that seems to get the whole g-f thing. Since I started eating g-f the only two places locally I have eaten out at have been BJ's for g-f pizza and takeout Moe's.

Hope everyone is doing well! Have a great day!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning, Princesses!!

I think my disney high is starting to wear off, and this real life thing is not so much fun. Luckily, michael seems to be recovered and not gretzy, so it's my turn to be gretzy. Actually, I'm fine, really, but just a little bummed that I don't know when I'll be going back to disney again. Our first trip was a little over 4 years ago, and before we even came home, I think I had a plan in my mind of when we would go again, and have for each successive trip. I think I'll print some trip pics this weekend, and start working on my scrapbook. Funny, though I have a ton of disney stickers and scrapping stuff, I probably don't have any princess stickers, so I may need to take a shopping trip, too.

I got out for 4 miles this morning, and it was slow, but I'm glad I pushed and did it. My route that I had to give up running because of all the snow is clear again, so I was happy. I know where all the mile markers are along this route, so I can go up to 7, or do 2-3. It's nice to be able to know how fast I'm going too. Though it's slow.

Rose- so glad your knee is starting to feel better. I only did yoga once, a prenatal class and it wasn't dark. Enjoy your day off and your lunch today.

Maria- You did so well in disney, and before that I'm sure you will get to your new decade soon. I looked up the rock and roll halfs when Jude mentioned doing the Providence one. They look like a lot of fun. It's nice to have one so close too. Will dh run also? I like your every sunday is little easter rule. I may adopt that one. I was talking to michael about lent and giving up something and he said he'd like to give up homework. I think it would be easier if we have sunday's off too. thanks for the compliment on him. I was so impressed with him that day too, and happy I was able to stay for a while.

Lindsay- Love the birthday party story. You are the princess!! Hope your week is going smoothly too.

Lisa- That would be fun to have a princess race at DL. I loved the princess theme, and the feeling of comraderie with all the other women at the princess. But I am thinking I'd love to get to wdw for the jan marathon weekend once too. I'm sure it's a whole different excitement to it.

Hello Corinna, Jen, Jude, and Nancy!! Hope everyone is adjusting to the real world again.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Pretty Princesses!

Rose -- It sounds like you have a good day planned. The elliptical is hard! I'm glad your knee seems to be better. You are right to take it easy and let it heal. Good luck at the dentist, I don't know anyone who looks forward to that! The lunch sounds interesting, I'm sure you have some opinions to share

Kathy -- I'd like to take credit for "Every Sunday is a Little Easter", but that's not my rule, it's part of my religion (United Methodist) -- we are taught to give up or add something for Lent, and that Sundays don't count. Lent is supposed to be 40 days, and it is if you do not count the Sundays. So, you can have whatever or not do whatever on the Sundays, since they are "a Little Easter". Usually if I add something (Bible study, specific prayer, etc.), I still do it on the Sundays. But when I take away something... Yep, Sunday treats are needed! I know what you mean about coming back to real life. I think the Princess was such a high, it's hard to go back to our dull, drab winter. I realized this morning I've done nothing to decorate for St. Patrick's Day, which is not like me at all. I think reacclimating takes awhile, particularly if you don't have another trip somewhere planned. The Providence Rock n' Roll really looks like fun, and we would definitely both run -- one of us will finish over an hour after the other one but he can wait for me! I'm not sure what we'll do with ds, though...maybe we can talk my BIL into running and ds can hang with my SIL...I don't want to be that far away and leave him on his own. We leave him to grocery shop, but we can literally see the Stop n Shop from our house. Even better, maybe they can keep him for the weekend...they don't have kids and they enjoy hanging out with him (and he loves them, too!).

AFM: I was so tired and had chills this morning, so skipped the workout. I'm definitely going to do it tomorrow, no matter what. My assistant is out sick, my boss is dealing with hospice for her aunt, and that leaves me and the temp at work. I have an application to get out today, as well as writing some testimony.

I am seriously thinking about leaving early, if I can find a way for dh to get me home. I'm just so very tired and rundown, I feel like I can't catch up. I will probably be here all day, but maybe tomorrow could be a sick day...I also admit there is a book I've been waiting for at home for me, I just started it last night and I really wouldn't mind the time to read it...but mostly I think I need more sleep. I'm going to try for an early bedtime tonight, if nothing else.

to Corinna, Jen, Jude, Nancy, Lisa, and Lindsay!

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses!

purse? PURSE? what the?? hmmm....well, i bet it's a princess race in DL. the dooney and burke pocketbooks that they were selling at the expo were the princess theme. maybe?

Yeah, I was thinking that clue wasn't too helpful when I heard it, too.

Lisa--other knee! Uggh. I think it's from the new inserts I was trying. They are going back!

Is the knee feeling better without the inserts?

The yoga classes that I've done turn out the lights at the end for the relaxing part. It's not pitch black. Sometimes they will play New Age music. You lie on the floor and relax in something called corpse pose -- I'm pretty good at that one! It was my favorite part of class but if you don't like the dark, you could always leave before that part.

Rose and Maria I made some delicious roasted beets the other night with my other roasted vegetables. Very tasty!

Maria, a coast to coast medal is on my list of things I hope to do one day, too. Hope that you are feeling better soon! What book are you reading?

Kathy, sorry that you are feeling gretzy. Great job on getting out and running!

Hello to Corinna, Lindsay, Jude and Jen!

Have a great day Princesses!

 

[mikamah]

Good afternoon Princesses!!

I'm just enjoying a cup of tea and watching some Dr. Phil since michael went home after school with a friend. There's so much else I could be doing, but I figured since we have scouts tonight, I deserve a little me time first.

Not much exciting going on here, but I'm trying to get back into a routine. I took a walk this am with a friend, and plan to run/walk on saturday, so that will be 4 days this week.

Maria- Thanks for sharing about your little easters. I decided to give up chocolate and ds is giving up chewing gum, which is big for him. I don't think we'll to the little Easter on the sundays, because I'm afraid I will lose control. Hope you're not coming down with something and that you took today off as a "me" day.

Lisa- I bet I'd be pretty good at the corpse pose too, though some of the other poses, not so much.

Hope everyone is having a good week. Tomorrow's friday!!! Weekend is almost here!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Precious Princess Pals!

Kathy -- Yep, it was definitely a "me" day -- but I do think I was fighting something off a bit. I totally understand about just going cold turkey -- sometimes I think that's the only way to do it. When I stopped drinking regular soda, I just had to stop. There was no weaning, I just went straight to the diet stuff. Now I barely drink soda at all. It's not that I won't let myself -- it's just I don't like how I feel when I have it.

Lisa -- Corpse pose is absolutely my best one! I love it when we have a long relaxation and I can just totally let go. The book (I finished it yesterday) was Karen Marie Moning's ShadowFever. It's the 5th and final book in a series, and I just had to read it almost all at once. It's like when a new Diana Gabaldon book comes out -- I plan to take the day off once I get it because I know I will not be able to put it down.

As you see by my revised signature, we signed up for Providence! I am really excited because I need a race to train for. We found out it starts at 7am, so we're going to take ds13 with us and he can wait in the hotel room while we run. He will not open the door to strangers, he knows what to do in an emergency, and as long as there's a tv and food...he may not even notice we're gone I'm really looking forward to seeing how much I can lose before the race, and if I can improve my time. This is my first non-Disney Half, so I'm living on the edge

Do we need a BL Princess 2012 Thread? I'm just wondering...we could continue with ladies who enjoyed 2011, and also pick up people who have been inspired and decided to do 2012...I think I'm definitely in for next year. Not sure if I'm doing the WDW Half, but if I can only do one race at Disney next year, it will be the Princess!

I've seen the "Official 2012" thread start, but I'm a little too timid -- it seems like so many people already, I know I'd never keep up! I'd rather be on a smaller thread where I can really get to know people

I did stay home yesterday to get some extra sleep -- and after I did I went ahead and got my 10M in! I felt pretty good and tried a new strategy dh learned after one of his marathon training workshops. They tell them to Gu before the race, and then every 5M. I had 3 clif bloks before and 3 at 5M, and I actually felt ok -- I really like the idea of less frequent "energy stops", so I think this may be my new way to go. I was having bloks every 2M, but this will be much more efficient

I'm taking today off from exercise. I planned to do office laps, but the temp showed up about 20 minutes into it, so I had to bag that plan. DS has a lock-in at church tonight, so we're on our own. DH is running part of his marathon route tomorrow, so we're going to have an early night. I already took mac and cheese (WW, of course) out of the freezer to thaw for my dinner tonight, so I won't be tempted to have something too yummy the night before my WW weigh-in.

I plan on going home and having lunch with Inspector Lewis this afternoon. For those of you unfamiliar, it's a PBS mystery show -- modern day, but with the sensibilities of Hercule Poirot. I watched season 3 on tv, and I've been getting the previous 2 seasons on Netflix. It's a nice break from the Tudors, I'll start season 2 of that when I finish Season 2 of Inspector Lewis. Just me, the Netflix and Should be a productive and relaxing afternoon...perfect for a rainy day.

I'm going to get up and run 4M tomorrow before I go over for my WW weigh in. Hoping for another loss!

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--very exciting about the providence race! I'm in for the princess for next year (hopefully) if someone wants to start a new thread. I agree, the other thread is huge, and I can barely keep up with all the bl stuff and ohana.

The good news is, my knee is much improved from last week. It only bothers me now when I sit for extended periods of time. The bad news--I can't run on it. I tried and it was not good. I didn't even make it four tenths and was barely able to finish walking a mile--at 16 minutes no less. I had a meltdown. Yesterday was just not a good day. I broke a casserole dish and there was glass all over my kitchen, so I had to clean that up before going to work. I have work burnout--probably because while I am not there all the time I have not actually taken any time off. I just cram my hours into the days that I can. So I figured yesterday I have four weeks of vacation time (part-time) to take before the end of June. That will probably not happen. And then there was the treadmill mess. I was fighting back tears because I couldn't run and the girl beside me doused me in the cleaner because she sprayed the machine instead of the towel. I just lost it at that point. I was very cranky last night. Poor Mike. I'm sick of the g-f, sick of winter, sick of my body not cooperating. Just being an overall wally whiner.

So the good news--I can walk, I can do the elliptical, I think I will be able to do strength next week, I feel pretty healthy, my pacs are pretty much gone, and g-f really isn't that bad, I guess. Mike convinced me to have some more testing done by an independant lab. They do (I know this is gross) stool testing for antibodies rather than blood testing. The theory is that they catch things a lot sooner. He read all the research/background and said that while some doctors might not be accepting of it, it seems like "good science." In his mind, he thinks the test will come back positive which should put an end to all this should I/shouldn't I do this thinking. (Actually he said he thinks it will light up like a Christmas tree.) And if it comes back negative, I will continue to avoid gluten, but maybe not worry quite so much about cross-contamination, eating french fries that were fried in fryers with other food, maybe have an occasional regular beer, etc. Mentally, I think either result will bring some relief. When DS was finally diagnosed with his genetic disorder, it was because we pushed for a specific test. All of the doctors that we saw were positive it was not genetic but a common form of his disorder. I was POSITIVE it was genetic after all the research I did. I am pretty sure I have some form of gluten intolerance, it would just be nice to have some confirmation.

So that's where I'm at. Grateful that I am healthy, a little frustrated with my injuries. Life is good, and I know that. Maybe the lesson in all this is, that sometimes there are not easy answers or quick fixes and I need to work on my patience a little more.

BTW--the yoga has the lights off for the whole thing, so does the piyo. I don't do lights off with strangers. Too many leftover childhood issues. I might call around town and see if someone else offers yoga with the lights on. And even though it was snizzling here yesterday--snowy drizzle, next week it is supposed to be near 70--I think on Wednesday! I can't wait! Oh, and I just remembered, my favorite day of the year is this weekend! I LOVE DAYLIGHT SAVING!!!!!!! I do so much better when the sun stays up longer at night! Woohoo! I'll be doing the happy dance on Sunday! Well maybe not dance, because it will hurt my knee, but I will be smiling all day.

Sorry for the book. I am feeling better after talking it all out.

 

[lisah0711]

TGIF Princesses!

Kathy, you are rocking it this week with your exercise and weight loss! You are a brave woman to give up chocolate for Lent.

Maria, good luck with your WW weigh in tomorrow! Thanks for telling me about your book. Looks like I may have to check out another series. I just read Outlander for the first time a few weeks ago but I wasn't sure if I wanted to get into the whole series yet. Now I'm reading Pillars of the Earth -- those folks in the Middle Ages had a hard time.

I'm waiting to see how my half and finances do before committing to the 2012Princess but I'll join in the chit chat if a new thread is started or I can change the title to this one. The only thing about changing the title is that we might intimidate new folks.

Rose, sorry that you are having a crappy time. It sounds like your knee is getting better -- just not as quickly as you would like. I think that you have a great attitude about the whole thing so kudos to you!

I spent a great deal of the day watching news coverage of the terrible events since the earthquake in Japan, especially the northwest tsunmanis. It's so sad and scary.

 

[jbm02]

Hi, all!!!

Jen I loved the report and you girls looked so great. I especially love the extra hair accesory you added.
I bet I wasnt too far behind you guys finishing. I started in corral D and probably started out about 10 min behind you and I finished in 3hrs and 12 min so If I would have just ran a bit faster I might have been able to spot you! or should I say if maybe I would have stopped for one less picture. Im glad you had fun and I agree with it being the first race I really enjoyed all the picture taking. Next time I think I will try to race more.

Oh this is funny so I will share. Yesterday was my cousins 8th bday and I got her a disney foil princess puzzle. Her younger sister who is 3 got a bit whiney and was saying she is the princess. The 8 year old yells back "no its my birthday so I am the princess" and I had to follow with hey Im wearing the medal so I am the princess. Everyone got a laugh out of that and it ended the bickering too. (and yes I wore my medal yesterday to show it off to my family) I would wear it daily if people wouldnt look at me funny.

Lindsay, I wish we saw you!! And it's time for confessions: Jen would have finished at least 40 minutes sooner had I not held her up. I've been pretty open about my training issues. Well, on top of that, I had some disturbing GI issues during the race (TMI, I know). Poor Jen and her DH Paul (aka our Prince Charming!!) were stuck walking with me more than they anticipated. So while I loved the race, I was more than a little disappointed in my performance. But it's pushing me to get over myself and whatever mental blocks inhibited my training.

I brought my medal to work and all the guys loved it! They were really surprised at how heavy it was, and what a nice band was on it. One is even thinking about running the Princess with his DW next year!

Hello Princesses!

I'm glad that we are continuing to chat here because it makes it easy to keep up with everyone.
Only three short weeks until Spring Break. Summer will be here before we know it!

Have a great day Princesses!

It can't come soon enough!!!!

Good Morning, Pretty Princesses!

Kathy -- Yep, it is rough transitioning back into the real world. We definitely need to do a MA BL meet! I think maybe Tracey was going to plan something after the merge? Keep me in mind if you do a MA meet. I'd love to try and get over there - I'm 35 min from the MA line...

I've decided to give up crunchy for Lent. That means popchips, pringles and popcorn -- with the exception of Sundays, because "every Sunday is like a little Easter" I think this will be good for me. I'm already planning to hoard my SyFy tivo for Sundays, so I can enjoy with popcorn I was seriously considering giving up chocolate, but my dh was scared We also give up meat on Fridays, so that's another easy low point day just waiting to happen. We are skipping our traditional pancakes for dinner tonight (Fat Tuesday), and instead having turkey burgers. I will enjoy my last Popchips for awhile with it Gave up chocolate but the crunchy thing would have been more of a sacrifice for me. I am also trying to add something "good" - trying to be less judgmental, being more positive, trying to be a better and more attentive friend. Sometimes I get so caught up in the craziness of my and my family life that i forget to be as attentive as I should to my friends.

I think we're going to register for the Providence Rock n' Roll Half. We've always wanted to do a Rock n' Roll, and it's hard to get closer than Providence for us. It's in August, so I will have a definite weight loss goal to shoot for to improve my time. It's going to be hot, but maybe I'll run well if it's relatively early in the day? Sure would be nice to meet Jude (and anyone else who's thinking about it!) there... REALLY want to try for it but I am going to give myself a month to see how my training goes. Plus I want to look at the elevation for the run - there are some pretty big hills in Providence! But it's a niggling thought in the back of my mind....

I am poised to solidly be in another "decade", but I'm having trouble getting myself focused to get there. I spent all yesterday in a training in a room with no windows and little air, and it was rough. I did eat well even though I had to eat out for lunch. I am 2 lbs away from my next decade - need to get there!

Anyway, I have to get focused because ds and I are travelling in the middle of April to my dad's 75th birthday party. I want to be as small as possible, because I'm going to feel awkward and barely know anyone. The majority of the guests will be my dad's new family (he remarried in 2006 after my mom passed in 2002), and I don't know these people at all since I live 1,500 miles away...My three stepsisters all have grandchildren, I really don't have anything in common with them at all. Add my shyness around strangers and insecurity in the mix, and whatever I can do to increase my confidence, I need to make happen. On the bright side, I'm dropping ds off for a few days since he'll be on April vacation. I'm literally staying about 24 hours since I want to get back before dh runs the Boston Marathon. All I have to do is smile for a few hours, and then I can get back to my normal life. There won't even be time to go crazy off course with the food, since I think I'll be eating a total of three meals there. I'll be sure I have a really good book to read on the way back on the plane, so I can relax. Sending you pixie dust and confidence...

Maria

Good morning, Princesses!!

I think my disney high is starting to wear off,

Mine too. Sigh.

Good Morning, Precious Princess Pals!

[As you see by my revised signature, we signed up for Providence! I am really excited because I need a race to train for. We found out it starts at 7am, so we're going to take ds13 with us and he can wait in the hotel room while we run. He will not open the door to strangers, he knows what to do in an emergency, and as long as there's a tv and food...he may not even notice we're gone I'm really looking forward to seeing how much I can lose before the race, and if I can improve my time. This is my first non-Disney Half, so I'm living on the edge
Do we need a BL Princess 2012 Thread? I'm just wondering...we could continue with ladies who enjoyed 2011, and also pick up people who have been inspired and decided to do 2012...I think I'm definitely in for next year. Not sure if I'm doing the WDW Half, but if I can only do one race at Disney next year, it will be the Princess!

I've seen the "Official 2012" thread start, but I'm a little too timid -- it seems like so many people already, I know I'd never keep up! I'd rather be on a smaller thread where I can really get to know people

I did stay home yesterday to get some extra sleep -- and after I did I went ahead and got my 10M in! I felt pretty good and tried a new strategy dh learned after one of his marathon training workshops. They tell them to Gu before the race, and then every 5M. I had 3 clif bloks before and 3 at 5M, and I actually felt ok -- I really like the idea of less frequent "energy stops", so I think this may be my new way to go. I was having bloks every 2M, but this will be much more efficient

I'm taking today off from exercise. I planned to do office laps, but the temp showed up about 20 minutes into it, so I had to bag that plan. DS has a lock-in at church tonight, so we're on our own. DH is running part of his marathon route tomorrow, so we're going to have an early night. I already took mac and cheese (WW, of course) out of the freezer to thaw for my dinner tonight, so I won't be tempted to have something too yummy the night before my WW weigh-in.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Maria

Yay!!!

TGIF Princesses!

[I'm waiting to see how my half and finances do before committing to the 2012Princess but I'll join in the chit chat if a new thread is started or I can change the title to this one. same here. Double sigh.


I spent a great deal of the day watching news coverage of the terrible events since the earthquake in Japan, especially the northwest tsunmanis. It's so sad and scary. Just heard back from my college roommate who lives in Nagano that she and her family are doing fine. Now just waiting to hear from our family in Ewa Beach Hawaii...

Rose, so sorry about your knee. Hope it gets better really soon.



Signing off because I have to be on the road to Buffalo by 5:45AM tomorrow. There and back in one day (5 hours one way!), then to VA on Sunday - Friday and to Chicopee MA next Fri - Sunday for DD's basketball tournament.... Have a great weekend everyone!
Jude

 

[mikamah]

Good morning princesses!!

I uploaded some pics and will do my little scrapbook of our trip this weekend. I always do a small scrapbook of each trip, and that way if I never get to the big scrapbook, at least I have something. We tend to look at them a lot because they're quick. Though I don't have any princess stickers so I'll need to hit ac moore tomorrow since I don't have a coupon for today.

Going to run/walk at the park this morning. I really don't feel like it, but I need to. I'd rather make cinnamon buns and stay in my pajamas all day, but the sun is shining and it's going to be near 50 degrees today so if I do nothing I'll regret it.

Jude- Wow, you've got a lot of travelling going on. Have safe trips.

Lisa- I'll join the chitchat on a new princess thread too, because you never know. Have you got your training plan set for the may half? It will be so nice for you to be able to get most of your training done outside for that one.
On giving up chocolate, not brave, probably stupid. Those dove eggs were mocking me at target the other day. I did tell michael he need to buy me a dove chocolate bunny for easter.

Rose- I can only imagine how fustrating your knee is for you. Happy you can walk and do the elliptical without pain, but bummed for you that you can't run. I hope more time will heal it and you'll be running soon. You have been hit with so much, and you remain positive through it all, looking at the bright side. I hope you can get some answers on the g-f issue too. It makes sense they could find some answers in stool studies, probably moreso than blood. When you look into the studies, make sure they know you are gluten free, and I wonder if that can make a difference in the results. I know for the small bowel biopsies that we do during a gastroscopy, the results are more accurate if you are not gluten free. Just a thought.
Yay for daylight savings time this weekend!!!!!

Maria- Congrats on committing to the Providence half!! They look like they will be a blast. I'm sure ds will be absolutely fine in the room by himself, especially that early. Does he like staying alone? Good luck at ww!!

Time to get productive now. Have a nice weekend.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Lisa- The disaster's in Japan are so sad to watch. Its just horrible. Glad you are inland and safe.

Kathy- You are doing so awesome getting in your workouts. I admire you!

Maria- Glad you took a day for yourself and you are feeling better.

Rose- Sorry about the run not going well and the stupid girl who sprayed you. Glad you were able to still think of the positives. Dont worry I am sure you will be able to get out running soon.

Jude- Wow you are all over the place this week. I hope you have safe travels and enjoy yourself a bit too.

Hi Corina and Jen and Nancy!

I was surprise to see the 2012 princess thread start up already and I agree that thread just gets way to big. I have a hard time keeping up. I would definitely join a BL one and I am thinking optimistically that I will be able to return for the princess next year. The "will" is there, I am just figuring out the "way". Ryan told me that he will save change and then if we put our money together we will have enough to go. Gotta love his enthusiasm.

As soon as mike gets home from taking his test at school I will be heading out for a run. I gotta get these muscles in gear again for it is only another 7 weeks until my next half. Thank goodness we turn the clocks ahead so I get some extra daylight to fit my runs in. I am also hoping the weather starts to warm up around here. Im tired of running in the cold.

We have my cousins son's bday party tonight at a place called bounce U. It is a place with huge rooms full of moon bounce type equipment. The boys are so excited and therefore felt the need to get up at 6am today. The party is not until 450p so this should make for a long day.

Have a great weekend!!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Happy Saturday Princesses!

Signing off because I have to be on the road to Buffalo by 5:45AM tomorrow. There and back in one day (5 hours one way!), then to VA on Sunday - Friday and to Chicopee MA next Fri - Sunday for DD's basketball tournament.... Have a great weekend everyone!
Jude

Safe travels, Jude! And good luck to your DD on her basketball tournament!

And I wouldn't worry about holding up Jen and Paul during the race -- every single picture I've seen of them -- even ones on other people's reports -- in each and every one all of you look so happy and like you are having so much fun! I recall that the was the idea behind this race for you guys so I would say "mission accomplished."

Going to run/walk at the park this morning. I really don't feel like it, but I need to. I'd rather make cinnamon buns and stay in my pajamas all day, but the sun is shining and it's going to be near 50 degrees today so if I do nothing I'll regret it.

Lisa- I'll join the chitchat on a new princess thread too, because you never know. Have you got your training plan set for the may half? It will be so nice for you to be able to get most of your training done outside for that one.

Good for you going out this morning even though you'd rather stay home. I'm doing the same thing.

I have a confession to make, too. I haven't run since the Princess! So today I am going to do 3 miles. I do have my training plan for my May half all mapped out. I'm starting at what is technically last week with 3 miles with one MM to see how my timing is. I'll have to play around with some of the distances later in the training but I feel like I have a good base so it's different than starting from square one. This is the race where I am working more on my time as I feel the distance is not the issue.

We have my cousins son's bday party tonight at a place called bounce U. It is a place with huge rooms full of moon bounce type equipment. The boys are so excited and therefore felt the need to get up at 6am today. The party is not until 450p so this should make for a long day.

Thanks for checking on me, Lindsay! Hope that your boys don't spend all day trying to see what they can bounce on at home to practice!

Hello to all the rest of our Princesses!