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

[Worfiedoodles]

Rose -- I am with you. I am commiting to do a short workout after work. I've been here for an hour and I can't leave until I'm done today -- but no matter, I can find enough energy to do a few miles. I saw the HH for this week was to do 15 minutes each day, and realized I really have no excuse not to do that! I'm not sure if I'll do more than 30, but I can commit to making that happen! Oh, and I loved the photos! That is one cute couple

Lindsay -- Oh my, the hives would have me concerned, too. I'm glad you had a great weekend, and I hope you have a wonderful day off. Do some relaxing for all of us!

I went to bed right after Boardwalk Empire, but of course Dennis played wii basketball and had to swear at the game for another half hour I still got a pretty decent night's sleep, even with Spock deciding he was cold about 3am -- this means he tries to get under the covers, which is interesting

I popped up at 5:30 and got the day going. I'm feeling good about leaving at a decent hour today, and I'm hopeful I may even have time for a podcast lunch, but that might be WISHful thinking.

Once I get through today, things will definitely settle down. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself. I'm already looking forward to laughing through Mike and Molly, so I guess I have a good perspective on my day.

I've got my low-carb breakfast, lunch and snack with me, and we're having low-carb clam chowder for dinner. Dennis is going to make it after we get home, so plenty of time to hit the TM!

Ok, let's go out and make this an awesome day!

Maria

 

[liesel]

Good morning princesses and belles,

Lindsay So scary about the hives , I hope you can figure out what is wrong. My DD used to break out in hives when we used sunscreen, luckily she has grown out of it (no hives on our trips this year! ) but we still carry Benadryl just in case.

Maria I'm glad you are feeling more like you are getting your mojo back now. Is there another exercise besides running that you enjoy? Maybe change things up a bit, try something new? It is amazing how many halfs you have done and I know you'll rock the Princess, lighter than ever! As for college, I've found it depressing watch the kids' 529s shrink before our eyes. Hopefully things will turn around before they need them! DH paid for college through the GI bill (Air Force for 3 years), a small loan, and he was a math tutor (pays pretty well!). He did a really smart thing with the help of his dad. When he got his GI Bill money, he put it in a mutual fund and lived very cheaply. We then paid off his small loan before purchasing our first home. He had enough GI bill money left after college to purchase my engagement ring, put a down payment on our first house, pay for appliances for that house (previous owners took everything!), and we just used the last of it almost 4 years ago to put a sizable down payment on a car. That money really went far!


Rose Great W&D pics. You have had quite the rough journey and remain inspring. You all need to stop tempting me with marathon weekend 2013. I'd love to be able to come and either do the half and scream team the full or the other way around!

Hi Lisa I hope you enjoying your houseguests.

Hi Kathy and Nancy I hope everything is going well. Kathy I saw you Apple store post and I just crossed over to the world of smartphones and texting in August and there's no going back! I love my new phone. The fact that it was free was a bonus (buy one get one free phone+$100 off through DH's work plan+$200 rebate for old basic phones-mine was destroyed and we also got them for free through DH's work=free phones plus $50 to spend on accessories!). DH's work also contributes to our monthly bill, which helps. If they want him to be plugged in they need to chip in.



I had a good long run on Saturday, the husband, kids and dog came with me to an outdoor track, did some running, and cheered me on. It was only the second time I've gone 4 miles, and I finished strong, the last mile being my fastest. I took it easy and still finished under 16 mm pace. Sometimes I look at the training plan and start to panic when I see how the miles just keep increasing. You've all been so inspiring, seeing how all of you have done this before and I hope to do well too. I've had to shift my schedule for this week since we are leaving for CA and Disneyland(!) tomorrow (oh, and the family wedding). I am running today, traveling tomorrow and walking lots around Disneyland, running the streets of Anaheim for the first time Wednesday morning then putting in lots of walking at DL, walking at DL on Thursday, long run on Friday at my inlaws' house, wedding on Saturday (maybe a short morning walk), then rest day/travel home day on Sunday. I don't want to fall behind of my training again, I just caught up from our last vacation!

I can't believe we'll be walking down Main Street tomorrow, the kids are so excited! Well, I better go pop in on the main thread and do a reply that no one will respond to. Have a great day everyone!

 

[lisah0711]

Hello Princesses and Tinks!

Had a nice visit but have sinus infection with the worst headache ever.

Love you all and miss you lots! Hopefully will be back tomorrow to catch up!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hello Princesses and Tinks!

Had a nice visit but have sinus infection with the worst headache ever.

Love you all and miss you lots! Hopefully will be back tomorrow to catch up!

Feel better, Lisah! We miss you, too!

Maria

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Quickly reporting for accountability, I need that -- I did 15 minutes on the TM, but it wasn't pretty. I had a cramp in my foot from practically the first step, and couldn't seem to find enough coordination to run. I ended up walking, but at least I was moving for a mile...

I also realized TOM is just about to make an appearance, so trying to run after being up over 12 hours might not have been the smartest move. On the bright side, feeling good that my hardest time is basically over, and tomorrow will feel like a normal day (or at least I hope so!).

Have a great night -- I have Terra Nova and Mike and Molly, and I'm tivoing Castle and Hawaii 5-0. Vegetative state on the couch, here I come!

Hopefully tomorrow I will wake up well-rested and ready to run

Maria

 

[dumbo_buddy]

i'm here. i'm not apologizing. so...i'm NOT sorry i haven't been on (even though i am, shhh!)

these last few weeks have been so busy and stressful and i just haven't had a chance to even sign onto the DIS!

the house situation is somewhere between stagnant and falling through. i showed the house yesterday and again today. and on saturday some guy just knocked on the door and asked to look at it. of course, all our furniture and belongings were all over the place b/c we were steam cleaning carpets and treating for FLEAS (thanks, fiona!) so he won't be back. we need to put a contingency clause into the contract that we didn't think we'd need at first (thought the bank would let us have two houses for a while but nope) and the sellers are trying to buy a house asap in CT. so they may drop up and try to find another buyer. anyway, i don't even feel like typing more about it.

i'm frustrated and stressed about it. you know, the usual. bronxbaby has been giving me a very hard time the last 5 or 6 days. having those braxton hicks contractions ALOT and a TON of pain down there. i have my OB appt tomorrow and i need to have john come with me so i can actually concentrate on the questions i want to ask the doctor instead of trying to wrangle thomas while the doc tries to listen to the baby's heartbeat. i want to talk to him about postpartum depression. i'm not sure if i had it with thomas. but what i was feeling just wasn't right and this time i just can't let it go. from what i understand it's very common and god forbid i find myself going down a bad path i want to have talked to the doc about it beforehand before i'm in some deep dark place.

anyway, there's more going on but i'm boring myself with this post so i'm going to stop and get thomas bathed and in bed. i'm exhausted. i've been up since 2:30am and i just can't wait to go to sleep tonight...though i want to watch dexter. what a tough life

love you all. miss you! will be back soon with better news. promise. just not tomorrow when the OB tells me that i'm up 40 lbs already. yep, 40.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--feel better!

Liesel--have a great time! Don't stress about the training. Just stick to your plan. Oh, and Lisa--that comment about the other thread, sorry to say, made me laugh! I am a terrible person!

Lindsay--Hope you enjoyed your day off!

Hi Kathy!

Nancy--hang in there. The weight will come off. I'm sorry the house stuff is rocky. I think it's great to talk to the doctor about postpartum depression--especially with winter quickly approaching. Can you take a vit d supplement when you are breastfeeding? I am a big fan of vit d in the winter to help with mood/etc.

Maria--Great job getting in the exercise. Babysteps. Have a great run tomorrow!

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I made it through Monday! I muddled through my workout--50 min strength and 20 min elliptical. We had a yummy soup for dinner with grilled cheese. And I talked to Tom tonight. He seems like he is in a good place. So on tap tomorrow--4 mile run. Probably on the treadmill cause I think it will be cold and rainy. And I'm still trying to find a sports massage therapist.

Ok, have a great Tuesday!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning princesses and Lisabelles!!

So much to say, so much exercise to put off until tomorrow so I can chat here.

I did pop on at work yesterday and saw Maria's and Roses- pact to do some exercise after work, so when I came home I put my exercise clothes on, we ate dinner and made an apple pie, and then ate some pie with ice cream while we watched a suite life on deck, and then went to bed to read at 8, and was asleep a little after 9. In my exercise clothes that I never exercised in. But if I can finish posting in 10 min, I have no excuse and I can do at least 15 min of wii fit.

We had a fun and busy weekend. Sat we had football, and I actually cleaned the house, some friends came with pizza for an early dinner before we went to the amusement park Canobie Lake for their halloween party, which ended up being wicked fun. Michael and his friend are such chickens but they both got the courage to do the new upside down roller coaster, and were so thrilled. I went with them and his friends sister. The mom had whiplash and a concussion recently from a car accident so she couldn't go on. I did try to let the kids chicken out before we got to the ride, and it was very scary. Sunday I was on call, and we visited my brother and sister, and ended up walking both mall for quite a while, but didn't buy too much, just a few necessities. Eating's not been great, but it could be worse. I did a very healthy grocery shop sunday am, so really, other than the pie, there's not that much to binge on.

Lisah-Sorry you're feeling so lousy, and I hope you're on the right medicine, and are feeling better real soon. Get the rest that you need to recover from this, and I'm sure you're thinking of your training plan, but you need to be healthy to run, so take it easy, and you will catch up when you are better. How was the visit with mil and bil? Is he doing well with his treatment?

LisaL-Have an amazing trip to DL and fun at the wedding!! Sheesh, so jealous of your travelling. We're playing with the Ipod touches, and think I'll get one for michael for bday/christmas. I was playing with the Ipad, and was thinking that might be better to get for both of us, but i think the touch is more what he wants. On the phone, I want to get ds one for 5th grade graduation next spring, so if i had thought I would have upgraded mine last spring for free, with a new contract, and then got his free next year, so I think I"ll just wait til next spring unless my phone dies before hand and get us both new phones then. I don't need anything fancy, but a keyboard which is probably standard in all phones now. My pretty pink Razor is a novelty now.

Maria-Good job getting on the treadmill last night, however painful it was. You are going to be thin and fit for the princess! You can do this!! I know you can!! I think you are doing great with the college savings, and I am way behind you. I guess my thinking on it is I'll be 56 when he goes to school, so I hope to be able to work more to pay for college at that time, and right now when he is young, and wants to be with me, (usually), I want to work as little as possible to get by. With vacation. It's hard to be responsible. How exciting Ben wants to go to disney again. I hope it all works out and he doesn't change his mind. He might try, but don't let him, he really probably wants to go but might not want to admit it all the time. Oh and in my quest to not spend more, I bought my first Vera Bradley bag at the North Shore hallmark store last weekend. It was 40% off discontinued, adorable big pink daisies with the orange centers and navy background. And I love it!!! It was a necessity if you could see my gross 10 year old black ll bean bag I had been using with the broken zipper.

Rose-I need to go look at your pictures too, but I just want to say you so inspire me. I think of you often as I sit here and don't exercise, and know that i can get up and move, and get out and run again. I know the little things I do help me from blowing up and gaining another 30 pounds back, but I can and need to do more. So thank you for being you and for sharing your journey with me. I laughed at your positive attitude when you had an argument with Mike and that made the rest of the run easier. Hope it was nothing.

Nancy - Forget about the weight gain. You will lose it when bronx baby is here. Hang in there. Smart to talk to the doctor about your worries about depression after. My sisters youngest are 15 months apart, and she had a hard time after her last was born and did go on an antidepressant for a while. I think she felt alone and embarrassed about it and never talked about it until after my mom died, and I so wish she let us know so we could have been there for her. I am a firm believer in the fact that things always work out for a reason, and though the house is bringing you some stress, it will all be ok. Hang in there. and knock that sorry right out of your mind, young lady.

Lindsay-You're a good mom, basketball right after football. YOu're making me look bad. Michael's thinking about gymnastics again, but he'd probably love basketball. I think I might need to look into that for him. I'll have to check the Y catalog. Sorry about the hives, it is so scary. I'd definitely talk to your doctor, which I'm sure you already have, and have him tested. Michael had a lot of food allergies and has outgrown them all but tree nuts, but we carry benadryl and an epipen. Congrat on the 5k this weekend. I know you weren't as fast as you'd like but you were out there running, and should celebrate that accomplishment. I am trying to remember how motivated we were last fall with the Princess in the future and trying to get that motivation back. I know most of these princesses are thinking marathon weekend 2013, but i don't think that' in th cards for me, but 2014 is the year I turn 50, and that might be. That's just over 2 years away, and I know you had thought about it too, so maybe that's the motivator we need. I know what you mean about the football sociallizing. I've enjoyed it also, and met some really nice people. I've become facebook friends with some too, to share pics and stuff, and michael definitely want to play again next year, so that's good. Even with their 1-5 record, and not having scored a touchdown since his first game, he want to play. Phew, at least he gets its not about winning.

Well, now that I've chatted through my exercise time, I'm off to shower. I'm heading to work early today, so that's my real excuse. But after work, the exercise clothes will go on, and I will exercise for at least 15 min during biggest loser tonight. I'm committing. Actually catching up with you all here is better for my soul than getting yelled at by the wii man for gaining weight.

Have a great day princesses!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

I missed you ladies over the week-end!

Visit went well. They left Sunday -- just as I was coming down with a killer sinus infection. The headache is incredible. I went home early from work yesterday and am staying home today since I have a fever. I think it's viral so wouldn't get any antibiotics even if I went to the doctor. I have a physical on Thursday so the doctor can give me something if he thinks I need it. I'm guessing no flu shot for me this week. I'm a bit worried about flying on Friday. Compared to a lot of stuff people have going on this is small potatoes!

I think we need to make a pact--no more apologizing for being bad friends if we have stuff going on and we can't reply to every single thing. Nancy, you certainly don't have anything to apologize for! I love reading everyone's replies, but I really do understand if life gets in the way. I would rather know that you all are doing ok, than not hear from you at all because you feel bad about not replying. Does this makes sense?

I think this is an excellent idea, Rose!

And on that note, just a quick hello tonight. Football practice is cancelled so we're having movie night here instead, so I'm off to put my jammies on and snuggle with my boy who yesterday thought I sucked, but today he knows better. Every time he gets that attitude, I think of Lisa and Maria, and know it will get worse.

Well, at least you know what to expect, right? I thought he looked like a high school kid in one of those football pictures.

I was casually chatting with the walking hormone this morning about his friends taking the Catholic High School exam (which he would be doing if he wasn't all set after the taking study classes and doing very well on the Latin exam), and he told me he realized we would be making him do the same thing for the SATs (Yep, but we haven't really brought that up yet). Anyway the BIG news -- he said that this time after he does all the prep and takes the test, he wants to go to DISNEY!

Yay! Any Disney trip is something to celebrate. They just did the PSATs last week here for the sophmores or juniors. Sounds like MNSSHP time!

Trust me, there are no athletic scholarships coming our way With his recent announcement that he wants to study economics, probably in Chicago (I know Nancy knows what that means!), it is becoming more real and I am reeling at how we are ever going to make this happen. I know we have 5 years -- and it doesn't seem like nearly long enough to save what he will need. Of course, that is if he even gets in where he wants to go. I am so glad we are not worrying about where to send him to high school right now, because I think if I added that I might burst

Aw, Maria, no athletic scholarships here either! I always tell Robert you can go to any school that you want to, as long as you figure out how to pay for it. He knows that we will pay for state school, undergrad. Last I heard there was going to be grad school, the word PhD was mentioned.
We both worked and went to school at different stages of our undergrad careers. We were more invested in it as we got older and footed the bill. When we went to law school we each had loans. So when we were married we had not one but two sets of student loans for grad school to pay off. But we did in less than five years and still bought a house, had a car payment and a baby a year later.

One of the best things that I did was pay my interest on my student loans during school. That kept my loans from growing exponentially, like DH's did while he was in school. That would be something that you could do for law school, Rose. Or that you could do for Ben, Maria. I think as an "older" parent you really feel the pinch of the pull of your resources for college and retirement. Your kid can get a loan for school, you can't get a loan for retirement.

And I know that you will find your motivation again soon. You've been so busy and had so much going on. When you stop taking care of yourself, it's hard to get back into that habit. But you can do it!

Here's the thing, more and more I'm starting to figure out that there is so little control we have over most things. The only things I can control are the thoughts in my head, the food I put in my mouth and how much exercise I get (and sometimes injuries make that hard, but my favorite saying lately: suck it up buttercup. Yes, you might not be able to run today, but you can do SOMETHING.) So, I am working on the thoughts, working on the food, and working on the exercise. That's all I can do. That's all anyone can do, just keep working on it.

I like that no matter what else is going on in your life, Rose, that you don't let it affect your healthy lifestyle. You are doing great!

This is what I think about too. But instead of the big fat man...Im stuck on the fact that older people with grey hair are beating me. I was just thinking about that today as I was running.
I hope you all are enjoying your weekend. Has anyone been noticing how beautiful the sunrise and sunsets are right now. Gosh it is almost breathtaking.

Lindsay, glad the eye is better and your race went well. I hear you on the times. And don't feel bad, just about everyone passes me! I tell myself at least I'm out here running!

Thanks for the reminders to enjoy those beautiful sunrises and sunsets!

I loved the pics of your cute boys on FB. As I was waiting for Robert at school last week the SUV in front of me had "Nick is a Beast!" written in the dust and I thought of you -- just what you need two beasts!

I was telling myself that maybe I missed my window, and I'm just too old to get smaller. Then I said to myself, "You are the same age as Rose, if she found herself your size at this age, would she just give up?" Um, No, she would not. Rose would push herself and do whatever she had to, even with gluten issues making her running miserable , and find a way to take off and keep off the weight. And then I had an "Ah Hah!" moment. I have not been pushing myself at all. I do what's comfortable. If it's comfortable to eat a bag of Twizzlers, I do. If it's comfortable to run 3M, I do, why push harder? I realize there's a danger I'm prone to of pushing too hard too soon, but I'm also inclined to find a comfort zone and stay in it.
So, after a long break, next weekend I am going to run 10M -- or at least attempt to. I haven't run that far since the Providence Half, and I don't think it will be pretty. But I think I mentally need to do it. Wow, I really can ramble once I get started...

It is easy to settle for "enough," Maria, especially when things get so crazy, busy in other areas of our lives. I was having a similar conversation with myself that revolved around the statement "what's so exciting about the couch anyway?" I don't think we've missed any windows -- because if it's hopeless for you it's really hopeless for me.

I'm going to have to do the 10 mile thing next week, too. I'm going to use the Jeff Galloway method of catching up on your training -- I will walk the first 4 or 5 miles and then run/walk the rest, not worrying about time or pace, but just getting the distance in. Then I can pick up my training plan where I left off. I didn't worry about last week with missing a 2 mile speed work long run for my 10K recovery. I'm a little more worried about missing the 7.5 mile long run but I can't really run when even coughing hurts my head.

We ran 8 this morning. Around mile 6.8 we got in a HUGE argument. Which was kind of nice cause I was exhausted from this lovely cold and my foot/calf was talking loudly. So it made the last mile go pretty quick. My foot is sore, but really much better than it was before w&d. So I am going to stick with the icing/stretching/strength training, etc for a bit longer. I'm also going to see if I can find someone who does deep tissue massage. How on earth do you go about finding someone who does this????
Anyhow, tomorrow the plan is strength and elliptical.
Have a super Monday!

Well, that's one way to distract yourself on a long run! I'm sure you were right and Mike was wrong.

Maybe your chiropractor could refer you to a massage therapist or did you go to a PT? They might know of someone. You definitely want someone who knows that they are doing. You are an exercise machine, Rose!

Okay this is catching me up to where I was yesterday when I was trying to reply. I'll BRB and see if I can finish catching up the rest of the way!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Oops! Never made it back on the computer yesterday. I spent the whole day watching Pan Am and Netflix and taking it easy. I have to work today though so it's a good thing the fever is gone.

Lindsay, did you make it through your day off without any phone calls? So sorry about the hives. It's so scary when something happens out of the blue like that.

Rose, Tangled was one of the things I watched yesterday after your recommendation. I thought that you looked so cute and strong in your pictures!

Maria, do you think Spock remembers the wonders of the electric blanket? I was just thinking the other day that I need to get mine out and ready for the winter. Hang in there! I know that we can do this!

Liesel, I hope that you are having a wonderful time at Disneyland! Can't wait to hear all about it. And don't worry about the training. Still lots of time and you are doing wonderfully!

Nancy, how did the doctor's appointment go yesterday? Take care of yourself and take it easy. House stuff is stressful anytime but add being preggers and taking care of a 2 year old and oy!

Kathy, so glad that you had a good time at the Canobie Lake. You are a brave Mom to go on the scary roller coaster with Michael! Do you guys do the Tower of Terror and Rock n Roller Coaster?

Friday I will be heading off to Seattle to see my Mom and sister for a couple of nights. I think the boys plan on leaving a trash can in the middle of the family room and watching a bunch of tv.

Have a great day ladies!

 

[liesel]

Lisah- 2 hills in the first mile!! We run over the 5 twice in the first mile and they are overpasses. The slope is pretty gradual at least. DL doesn't open until 9 today so I had better get out there and run a little. Have a magical day everyone!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisah- 2 hills in the first mile!! We run over the 5 twice in the first mile and they are overpasses. The slope is pretty gradual at least. DL doesn't open until 9 today so I had better get out there and run a little. Have a magical day everyone!

Don't think of them as hills--just little Disney slopes. You girls run real hills out west, I'm sure! You will be kickn some major butt on those sad little overpasses. There is nothing cooler than passing people going uphill. Channel your inner green army man!

Maria--are you hanging in there? Go Maria! Go Maria!

Kathy--did you get some exercise yesterday?

Lindsay--how are the hives?

Nancy--how are you?

Lisah--glad you are starting to feel better. Did you like Tangled? Have fun with your Mom! Thanks for the positive comments yesterday. I have been channeling my inner "fake it til you make it" abilities this last week. Sometimes all you can do is put on a smile and keep moving forward. And the idea about paying the interest on the loans is a good one.

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I am so enjoying my day off. No exercise today! The cold last week took a lot out of me and I am still tired. I did run 4 slower than normal miles yesterday. The foot seems to have settled into this low pain point. Just enough to be annoying. So I'm going to keep taping, keep icing, keep doing the foam roller, and keep stretching and hopefully things will keep improving.

I still haven't decided if I am going to do a local half on 11/12/11. The weather has been cruddy here lately and I've already had to dig out the thing I put over my face so that I can breathe without wheezing. I will try not to complain too much this winter about the cold. Mike and I had a big discussion yesterday about how running on the treadmill really isn't that bad......

So, time to get busy. My house is a mess and I really need to get things under control. Oh, almost forgot. Tom finally saw a local doctor today and he really liked him. The doctor had a former doctor partner who wasn't diagnosed with adhd until med school, so he understood what was going on with Tom.

Have a great day! I will probably check in later, cause you can only clean so much!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Precious and Training !

Rose -- Enjoy your day off from both work and exercise! I am absolutely hangin'. I'm now in the stage of making some final edits to projects, and getting my life back I am so glad Tom liked the local doctor, that will help tremendously! It is true, you can only clean so much. I don't think I've ever naturally reached that threshold, but I'm sure it's there I tend to wander off and do something else instead

Lisa -- That is just wrong, 2 hills in the first mile -- I hope it's all downhill after that What could be better than a run at the Mouse House?! Hope you are having a Magical Day!

Lisah -- I am so glad you took yesterday to recover and relax. You've earned it, and it sounds like your body insisted. I admit it, the electric blanket is already in use. This is the compromise we reach because we're trying not to turn the heat on until Nov. 1st. I just can't sleep well if I'm too cold. I can't sleep well if I'm too hot, either. I'm kind of a "Baby Bear" in that regard, it needs to be "just right" Enjoy your getaway with your mom -- and be grateful they plan to use a trash can

Kathy -- I know that pattern! Your first VB bag is in the "Loves Me" pattern, what a great choice! Never feel guilty about buying something that will make you smile, especially at 40% off, fantastic deal

Nancy -- Did you get another peek at Bronxbaby yesterday? I totally understand about the PPD. Kudos to you for being prepared. I had a mild and short case of it. I think it's normal. Especially with the first one. You have so many expectations, and the reality is rarely what you've convinced yourself it will be. Kind of like when you realize marriage isn't going to be all Bewitched or I Dream of Jeannie (maybe that was just me, see how I literally expected magic?!). Definitely magical moments, but much less madcap and much more "Did you take the trash out?"

Lindsay -- I hope yesterday was a truly "Lindsay's Day", and you had a great time! (A couple of jumping Beasts seem appropriate!)

Thanks to everyone for all the support and reason regarding my minor collegiate melt down. I don't know why it just hit me like that, but overwork and overtired do not generally turn out well in my world

Yesterday I did not manage to get up early and run, so I made myself run after work. I did 30 minutes, which was ok. I was asleep before 9:30 and up at 5 today, so I was able to do my normal workout before work. I can't tell you how awesome it felt to be "back to me". I am eager for my 10M on Saturday, but I'm going to take Lisah's advice and not beat myself up if I don't run all the way. The important part for me right now is the distance, not how long it takes to get there.

My eating is better. Not as lower carb as one would hope, but I'm doing a little better each day. I'm finding it challenging to switch over to "warm" eating at lunch. I think we're just going to make a policy that Dennis cooks a bit more at dinner so I can have leftovers. I'm good at breakfast (hard to mess up eggs at home), and dinner is obviously easy. Lunch is tough, and so is resisting the siren call of popcorn after dinner. I made Dennis promise that no matter how much I begged, he wouldn't make me popcorn this week until at least Saturday. He makes it on the stove with olive oil, and it is so good I figure one week without it, and that will be progress

Ok, ladies, it's Wednesday, let's make it Wonderful (Kathy and I will also be Wet)!

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Lisah- 2 hills in the first mile!! We run over the 5 twice in the first mile and they are overpasses. The slope is pretty gradual at least. DL doesn't open until 9 today so I had better get out there and run a little. Have a magical day everyone!

I would much rather have hills at the beginning than later in the race, especially since they are on the way to the part of the run through Disneyland! How is Disneyland? Any new, exciting Halloween decorations? Did you spot the Monkey Bride in the Haunted Mansion?

Don't think of them as hills--just little Disney slopes. You girls run real hills out west, I'm sure! You will be kickn some major butt on those sad little overpasses. There is nothing cooler than passing people going uphill. Channel your inner green army man!

Hope you are feeling better and taking it easy. This is a pesky bug for sure!

I thought Tangled was cute.

I was thinking about the little green army men for the Disneyland hill this morning, Rose!

How's the cleaning going? Is this the second week in a row that you haven't had any repair projects? You're on a roll!

Enjoy your getaway with your mom -- and be grateful they plan to use a trash can

You are so right, Maria!

Lunch is tough, and so is resisting the siren call of popcorn after dinner. I made Dennis promise that no matter how much I begged, he wouldn't make me popcorn this week until at least Saturday. He makes it on the stove with olive oil, and it is so good I figure one week without it, and that will be progress

Oh, man, good luck on resisting the siren's call of popcorn! I have a Presto microwave popcorn popper and it uses no oil -- just popcorn in the microwave. I season it with lemon pepper. I think it was corinnak who used to drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil on her popcorn to get her WW healthy oils in.

Hope your day is going better than earlier in the week! Sounds like you are doing a great job on the diet and exercise!

My wagon is draggin' a bit this afternoon. I will be leaving in about 90 minutes to pick up Robert from school. I get to find out how my neighbors liked Old Key West, too. I feel bad for those poor animals in Ohio.

Have a great evening!

 

[mikamah]

Good afternoon ladies!!

Just back from michael's dentist appt, for a cleaning, and all is well. We go next month to the orthodontist, but I think he still will need a couple more teeth to fall out before the actually braces would start, at least I'm hoping. I did get up for 30 min during Biggest Loser last night and did some watp type exercise with handweights. It felt good, and then I ate 2 congo bars i made for the volunteers at work today. They were celebrating volunteer week and one of our volunteers has given us 5500 hours. That's over 2 and a half years of full time work. Just amazing.

Home now and michael is watching some tv, and then he'll do his homework and practice his sax. Figured I'd give in and get some dis time too.

Maria -I think after the big storm 2 weeks ago, this rain won't feel too bad at all. It's a nice excuse to come home and get in your pjs. Good work running yesterday. 30 minutes is 30 minutes! I agree with lisa to get the distance and not even think about the time, and take those walk breaks.

Lisah- I hope you're feeling much better soon and can enjoy your visit with your mom and sister. Is it a relaxing, visiting weekend, or do you have work to do? I agree with getting the hills over with earlier in the race is better. I remember with the Galloway the long runs were supposed to be more about distance and not speed, and you'll always be faster on race day. I have done rock n roller coaster, but michael hasn't. I paid michael 20 dollars to do TOT with me when it was just the 2 of us, and he was terrified, and I felt awful. Not a good mommy moment. Oh well, he got over it and had bragging rights that he did the ride once, and I wouldn't be surprised if he never does it again. He's pumped to do california screaming and any other roller coaster in the world now that he conquered Untamed. Funny, in august there's a smaller corkscrew coaster he debated and debated on doing but never got the courage, but being with his friend definitely gave him the courage, and maybe his friends sister helped too. If she was doing it, they surely could. That is so sad about those poor animals in Ohio. How tragic.

Rose-Sounds like a nice relaxing day for you. I give you credit for doing the treadmill. I think it's the most awful thing invented, but I'm sure where the cold bothers you it will be the better of 2 evils. After all you must get the princess training in through the winter again. I loved the video of the finishline and that they say your names. How cool is that? I could only see the pics as thumbnails, but the first one of you two running together looks so awesome. Of course you could have crazy faces, but I couldn't see them that close up. That's so nice Tom is happy with the doctor, and he's someone who can really understand what he's going through.

Hello to LisaL, Lindsay, and Nancy! Hope you're all having a good week.

Guess I should get some laundry in. I'm happy I grilled chicken last night, and we have plenty of leftovers for tonight, so dinner is easy.

Like maria said, have a wonderful wednesday.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

another me-me-me post. getting sick of it yet? i just sat down with a piece of pizza and will be shoving it into my mouth quickly and then getting thomas in the bath.

i don't even work and i'm busy and exhausted - how does that happen?? this is the first time i've had a second to get on the computer all day except for this afternoon when i needed to look for a picture of thomas for our class. found some cute ones that i forgot about.

doc appt went well yesterday and i'm really happy i talked to the doc about PPD. now i know i can be comfortable talking to him about it in case it happens this time. i'm hopeful it won't but as prepared as i can be in case it does!

the house situation....it is what it is. we'll leave it at that.

on a disney note, we renewed our APs yesterday (the last possible day to do so). we're going to book a sept 2012 trip - you know, just to make sure we get our money's worth out of the AP. so i've got 3 disney trips on the horizon! may 2012 at the treehouses, sept 2012 at beach club probably and jan 2013 for the marathon. don't know where we'll stay but probably at SSR or BCV. or...maybe someplace new.


kathy -what's a congo bar? whatever it is, i want one. that volunteer is really impressive!

lisa, liesel, and rose - ick all this talk about running hills is making me tired! i just don't train on hills at all. i should. but...ick.

maria - so is ben going to be a "chicago boy" or what? he probably isn't interested enough yet but i did a faboo thesis on the chicago boys and their impact on the chilean economy and relationship with pinochet. i wanted to go to grad school at the u of chicago when i lived there but depaul was cheaper so i did that. i made it through half of a graduate degree in economics but realized it wasn't for me - i didn't want to teach it and i didn't want to pursue a doctorate.

lindsay - i loved the pics you posted recently of ryan and nick. they are so handsome.

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oh one more thing - my dad started running a few months ago - he thought he had asthma and the doc wanted him to push himself to see if in fact it was. it wasn't but he kept going. he is an avid golfer and figured that being in even better shape would only help his game. my dad is the most disciplined person..ever. he is 5'7" and weighs 134 lbs. if he overeats one day he goes right back to his strict diet. it's so annoying! anyway....he ran his first ever 5k last weekend and did it in TWENTY FIVE FREAKING MINUTES! i mean, seriously. almost 59 years old and faster than me. my fastest 5k was 28 minutes and that's only because i'm pretty sure the course was too short. i know i should be proud of him but i just am so jealous. 25 minutes!

 

[Rose&Mike]

One more month Nancy! You can do it. It's almost over. It's downhill from here. I'm glad the doctor's visit went well.

I am not in a very good place. Last night was terrible. Mike and I argued the whole night, mostly cause I was a raving (fill in the blank.) Though to be honest, he really wasn't helping things either. I dared to wear normal shoes yesterday--not heels just regular shoes with jeans so my feet wouldn't get wet and cold. By the end of the night my foot was so uncomfortable. Time to go to the doctor. I can only wear the merrel sandals or running shoes or I am miserable. I have to tape my ankle continuously or it swells. And since a run or two before w&d my calf has been cramping up during runs. I almost fell during w&d it was so bad--did I tell you all that? Anyhow, time to deal with it. It's just very scary to me because for a year and a half our lives/weekends have revolved around running/getting ready for races/working out. Mike is supposed to be getting ready for a full in January and I am already pretty resentful about it. Which I know is terrible and selfish and petty. But I am sick to death of being positive and I am just in a crappy bad place right now. Maybe it's the chronic pain. The weather is not helping--high in the 40s and rain. Yuck!

I can't believe you all haven't turned on the heat yet! Our heat is on. It is just too yucky here.

so that's where I'm at. I'm not feeling like a very nice person or very good about myself. I hate going to the doctor. so not looking forward to that either. But enough is enough. My weight is slowly creeping up, so I need to get that under control quick or I'm not going to have any clothes that fit. That's not really helping my mood either.

The only good thing--I found reasonably cheap tickets for our Christmas trip. So that's good. Though Tom only has a ticket home from Florida right now. He wants to go see a friend in Denver, so not sure where he is going to be when. We thought about driving, but decided it just wasn't worth it.

At least it's almost Friday!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

aw, rose, hugs!

those fighting nonstop nights are really the worst. and i bet there wasn't just one thing - just the culmination of a build-up of stress...right? i hate that. how are things this morning? better?

i can understand the whole feeling of just being bitter about mike being able to run and train for the marathon and you're feeling like you're on the sidelines. i don't have an injury but i do have a "condition" where i can't run and train like i'd like. and then after the baby comes i'm wondering if i'll really be able to get out for my training runs - will i come up with excuses? will i be able to find someone to take both kids so i can do my weekly runs?

it's like when my dad emailed me to tell me about his training and about how he just trained "methodically" and "stayed disciplined" and that's why he was so fast. you know, cuz i didn't do that when i was training? as much as i wanted to be happy i was still jealous.

you must go to the doctor and get your foot fixed. i know you don't like doctors but being in pain for this long is just not good for your physical and emotional health. so go. there. i said it. that's my tough love.

oh and the heat on? no way! i have my fans going and the windows open. the mugginess is crazy. it's been rainy and yucky but still need the windows open. we'll have plennnnty of time with the heat on so i try to avoid it for as long as possible.

 

[Rose&Mike]

thanks Nancy. You nailed on the head with what you said about your dad. I just keep getting that "if only you'd try a little harder feeling....you obviously don't want this bad enough."

It will definitely be a challenge for you with two little ones, but you can do it! And the harder it is the more wonderful the feeling of accomplishment, I think.

I have an appointment with my pcp tomorrow morning. She's not in on thursdays. So I'm leaving the tape off my foot and wearing regular sandals today so we'll see how swollen it all gets. Might as well lay it all out there. I know which orthopedics practice I think I want to go to, but we'll see what she says. And sometimes I think going through a doctor gets you in faster.

 

[lisah0711]

Hello Princesses and Belles!

I'm thinking we need some extra around here.

Lisa, hope you are having a wonderful time at Disneyland!

Lindsay, hope the eye is totally healed and you are having a fun week. What are your fun plans for the week-end?

Maria, hope that the rest of your week is going okay! TGIF, right?

Kathy, I'd forgotten the TOT story. You are so not a bad Mom -- you were teaching Michael to test his boundaries! He will like California Screamin' -- the upside down part is very short. I personally close my eyes during most of the whole ride. I remember when we went to DL with my parents in 2003 Robert was about 3. I was hoping to get out of doing Screamin' since Robert was too little -- but no, you have to ride if your 70 year old parent does -- my Dad would not let me get out of it.

i don't even work and i'm busy and exhausted - how does that happen??

Aw, Nancy, it might have something to do with being very pregnant and taking care of a little guy all day long. I know at this stage you feel like you have been pregnant forever and that you will never feel like yourself again. But trust me, someday the pregnancy will only be a vague memory so enjoy it while you can! Easier said than done, I know.

thanks Nancy. You nailed on the head with what you said about your dad. I just keep getting that "if only you'd try a little harder feeling....you obviously don't want this bad enough." I think going through a doctor gets you in faster.

I'm so sorry that you are in a really bad crappy place, Rose. I don't blame you for being cranky and frustrated. It really sucks when you can't do what you want to do, what you need to do. I hope that your pcp can help you find someone to get you all healed up. I know the issue isn't that you aren't trying hard enough -- it's that you have an injury that needs to be treated. Think of all the things you've accomplished and don't ever think that you don't try hard enough because that is so not true.

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Sorry guys but I have to do a little happy dance here since I had another "whoosh" and am now down 14 pounds for this challenge. All I have to do is lose 1 pound between now and the end of the month to be on track for ONE-derland at the Tink!

Off to my physical this afternoon. Hope the doctor has some good ideas for the runner's tummy.

I'll be reading along this week-end even though I can't really post on the iPhone very well. Have a great week-end!