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

[lisah0711]

Good afternoon Princesses!

What I really liked about him, was he wants his patients to aid in their recovery. I am supposed to be getting an email with videos of stretches and strength exercises to do. And even though I mentioned the plantar he encouraged me to work on the foam roller and if it becomes a problem again, we will deal with it then. I didn't feel like I was being oversold therapy that I might not need.

What a relief! He actually encouraged me to do cardio and to exercise this week. The bad part was, some of it was so painful, that I'm guessing he wasn't even applying that much pressure in those places, so I'm thinking the foam roller is going to be horrible tonight and that next week when I go see him it's going to really hurt again! He kept saying, I don't want it to hurt but I want you to get better!

Anyhow, I am really sore, but very hopeful.

Glad that you found someone who can work with you on your terms, Rose! You'll be back at running in no time!

I am so happy to hear you so positive and excited. Spring sounds like a perfect time to go to ONE-derland! You are such an inspiration to me, Lisa. I doubt I'll be doing any disney races next year, but I'd love to see you again in disney, hmmmm, maybe a labor day DL trip.

That would be fun! I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for another Disneyland race when they announce the new race in April.

Thanks for asking about dh. It went fine after he quit. He gave a 4 wks notice and everyone seems so upset that he is leaving including the president. She asked why he is leaving and he really wanted to say because you treat me like sh** and dont appreciate how hard I work but he stayed professional and just said that he thought the new position he has taken is going to be a better fit for him and is more hands on with children and there families. They are all being nice to him and are not holding it against him so hopefully his last few weeks will be enjoyable.

Sorry for the bad weather and being irritable, Lindsay. Thank goodness they are being nice to Mike at work so you don't have that too. Spring is coming!

jealous! lol!

LOL being jealous of someone's PMS -- now that is something that you don't hear too often on a BL thread! Don't worry, Nancy, someday you will have PMS again, too! Bless your heart, girl! You and that new little baby will be just fine! Thomas, however, may have his little nose out of joint for a bit though. Good job on the run but don't be afraid to take it easy. I was so tired at the beginning of my pregnancy that I don't even remember remodeling our house in a month after we moved!

Coast to Coast is an awesome goal!

Are you going to join me next year, Maria?

Bless your heart for going over and above in the in-law entertainment department! I say your DH owes you big time -- maybe with a visit with your Dad's other family . . . How is your DH feeling about the Boston Marathon?

Hello to the rest of our princesses. I think I read somewhere that one of our princesses is on a cruise right now so please come and tell us all about it.

I don't want to rub it in but it is 53 and I'm going for a run outside. I think that it's the first time I've run outside in Idaho this year!

 

[lisah0711]

I don't want to rub it in but it is 53 and I'm going for a run outside. I think that it's the first time I've run outside in Idaho this year!

Oh, and in case any of you are jealous that I got to run outside, I swallowed A BUG so maybe outside running doesn't sound so great now, does it?

 

[Rose&Mike]

WAAAAAHHHHH!!! this weather is horrible! rain/hail/snow/yuck talk about the type of day where normally i'd just sit and eat and eat and eat. and then i'd be upset that i ate all day...so i'd eat more.

thankfully, giving up processed foods for lent has been a bit of a diet saver because there isn't much for me to chow on except healthy foods! that, and the fact that i don't have much of an appetite.

i got a run in yesterday. took me almost 35 min to do a 5k. for me that's a bit on the slow side since i usually do my shorter runs at at high 9/low 10 min/mile pace. usually my short runs are 4 miles long - 3 laps around maritime college. i did only 2 laps and felt so tired! and now it's going to rain and be cold for the foreseeable future so it looks like i'll be stuck on the elliptical for a while. blah.

how is everyone doing today?

Hang in there Nancy. The tired thing is probably pretty normal right now. I was exhausted the first trimester. As for the weather, I totally agree. It was so gorgeous yesterday. Today it's drizzling and in the 40s. Yuck! I just don't like cold!

Rose -- Are you going to go for the zumba? I hope you are less sore today! I will say I miss the days of it being easy to fill an Easter basket. I've been racking my brain for what to put in ds's -- so far I've got the new Kingdom Keepers book, Twizzlers (a rare treat since he has braces), I-tunes gift card, jammies, the new Britney cd...and that's it. Kid doesn't like chocolate (if we didn't have identical birth marks, I would wonder...), can't have anything gummy any more, and has to pick out his own clothes (well, I think I can get by with the jammies, but that's about it). I'll probably end up picking up McDonald's, and other gift cards of that type, too, since he's starting to spend more time away from us. He needs socks, but he can't wait until April for those, and who wants socks for Easter?!

I tried to do zumba but there was instructor issues so I just went ahead and did the elliptical. The rehab stuff takes me 25 minutes or so and I did 40 min on the elliptical. That sounds like a typical teen Easter basket--though my kid loves chocolate so it made it easier. I always got him some kind of spring outdoor thing too--a new football or a frisbee or whatever I could find that looked interesting. It's funny I would have never gotten him socks or t-shirts as a gift. Now he is always asking for new socks and t-shirts. He wears a plain white tee under everything and I think they get crusty fast.

Oh, and in case any of you are jealous that I got to run outside, I swallowed A BUG so maybe outside running doesn't sound so great now, does it?

This made me smile. I always end up with a bug up my nose. Yuck!

I think I over did it a little yesterday. I walked the dog around the neighborhood and between that and the elliptical I ended up with close to 10000 steps--that's the most I have had in a long time! My knee felt really good, but it's a little stiff today. I hate worrying about every twinge!

I am so glad the merge is finally here!

Hope everyone is doing well. Are we going to keep chatting here. I'm good with it. I don't go on and on about the running stuff on Mickey as much as I do here. What do you all think?

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Oh, and in case any of you are jealous that I got to run outside, I swallowed A BUG so maybe outside running doesn't sound so great now, does it?

EW! hey, consider it like a free GU packet! hahhaah. hope you enjoyed the run even with the unexpected appetizer!

Hang in there Nancy. The tired thing is probably pretty normal right now. I was exhausted the first trimester. As for the weather, I totally agree. It was so gorgeous yesterday. Today it's drizzling and in the 40s. Yuck! I just don't like cold!


I tried to do zumba but there was instructor issues so I just went ahead and did the elliptical. The rehab stuff takes me 25 minutes or so and I did 40 min on the elliptical. That sounds like a typical teen Easter basket--though my kid loves chocolate so it made it easier. I always got him some kind of spring outdoor thing too--a new football or a frisbee or whatever I could find that looked interesting. It's funny I would have never gotten him socks or t-shirts as a gift. Now he is always asking for new socks and t-shirts. He wears a plain white tee under everything and I think they get crusty fast.


This made me smile. I always end up with a bug up my nose. Yuck!

I think I over did it a little yesterday. I walked the dog around the neighborhood and between that and the elliptical I ended up with close to 10000 steps--that's the most I have had in a long time! My knee felt really good, but it's a little stiff today. I hate worrying about every twinge!

I am so glad the merge is finally here!

Hope everyone is doing well. Are we going to keep chatting here. I'm good with it. I don't go on and on about the running stuff on Mickey as much as I do here. What do you all think?

YUCK! the weather is even worse today. we got about an inch of snow but luckily it has stopped and hopefully it'll be gone by the end of the day b/c it's supposed to warm up. still, i'll need to scrape my car before heading to mommy and me class.

my facebook lately has been littered with zumba people! it is really popular! i really need to try it out! it sounds like it is fun. people seemed to be really enjoying their classes!

rose i hope your knee feels better. could the cooler weather be a part of why it is sore? i have herniated discs in my back and this weather is really killing me. i know whenever it rains and especially when it's a cold rain that i'll be in pain. it's better now when i know what to expect.

can't believe it's time to shop for easter! last year i got thomas a mickey mouse easter basket. i am hoping and praying that it didn't get lost in the scariness that is my basement. maybe this year he'll know a little more about what it is? not likely.

i'd like to chat on here b/c i feel like it's a little more work-out focused which is nice. like, i can say, "hey i ran 3 miles the other day and they BLEW" and you'll know what i'm talking about

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

[I wanted nothing so much as to stay home and in bed yesterday, but I had to go to this conference which I knew was going to be a complete dud when I had to sign up for it. It lived up to expectations. When I got home last night I felt blah. I haven't run since Friday, and I just didn't want to do anything. So, I had a bit of a rebellious moment -- I stayed up until midnight and finished the book I started reading last night. Of course, I regreted it this morning.

TOM made a visit this week to me too and I so feel your pain. I have felt the same this week. I hope by now you are starting to feel better. These are times that I despise being a women.

I will say I miss the days of it being easy to fill an Easter basket. I've been racking my brain for what to put in ds's --

I love your ideas for ds's basket. Im having a hard time finding things for the boys baskets this year. I try not to do much candy for 2 reasons one is they shouldnt eat it and the second is I shouldnt either. So I like to find little toys or healthy snacks. The other thing is not spending a fortune on them. That I think is the harder part.

Oh, and in case any of you are jealous that I got to run outside, I swallowed A BUG so maybe outside running doesn't sound so great now, does it?

that happened to me for the first time last year and it was so disgusting. I guess we have to watch what we wish for. Im glad you got out to run in the fresh air.

I am so glad the merge is finally here!

Hope everyone is doing well. Are we going to keep chatting here. I'm good with it. I don't go on and on about the running stuff on Mickey as much as I do here. What do you all think?

I am very excited for the merge. I miss our BL alumni from team donald but both threads were just too hard to keep up with. I am looking forward to chatting with everyone again.

I would still chat with you all on here too. I think it is easier to talk about running and things associated on here vs a our larger board.

I think I am beginning to feel more like myself again. Wow TOM was bad on me emotionally this month. Not sure what I did to deserve that. I am a bit bloated and up a lb but hopefully over the next few days I will be start to deflate.

I would love to get a run in tonight but will have to see what the weather is going to be like. We currently are at 30 degrees and dreary. It is going to be like this through the weekend and than go up into the 40's for next week. How exciting

Have a great day!

 

[lisah0711]

Hope everyone is doing well. Are we going to keep chatting here. I'm good with it. I don't go on and on about the running stuff on Mickey as much as I do here. What do you all think?

Hope you are feeling better today, Rose!

I say keep on chatting here for now. We can start a new thread later in the summer when registration opens or I can change the title to this one anytime.

i'd like to chat on here b/c i feel like it's a little more work-out focused which is nice. like, i can say, "hey i ran 3 miles the other day and they BLEW" and you'll know what i'm talking about

Hope the weather is improving in your neck of the woods, Nancy! How was your class?

I would still chat with you all on here too. I think it is easier to talk about running and things associated on here vs a our larger board.

Glad that you are feeling better, Lindsay. I saw your recent race picture on Facebook -- you looked as cute as could be!

And speaking of Facebook, thanks to those of you who have friended me. I am slowly learning the Facebook thing so don't look for anything too exciting from me -- besides my MIL is one of my friends so no complaining about DH!

The bug thing was worse for the bug than it was for me! I'm glad it was a little Idaho bug instead of a big old Florida or Iowa bug!

Off to a 6th grade choir performance tonight -- the put it with the high school performance.

Have a great evening Princesses!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I am obviously not friends with everyone on facebook! Who else is on??? I think I have a total of 13 friends. I am really popular, I know.

I did not work out today. I did 11 days straight, though admittedly one of them was that abysmal attempt to run on Sunday, so I'm not sure if that should count. I did my rehab stuff this morning--that takes about 25 minutes and I will stretch again tonight. Interestingly enough, my hips are sore today. When I think about things, my hips have been sore on and off for a while now. I just ignored it. Which I guess could have been the start of the itbs. (Mike remembers what the dr. said better than I do.) I guess for some people that's where there itb problems show up. So, maybe I have had symptoms longer than I thought.

Have a good night Pretty Princesses!

 

[mikamah]

A quick hello princess friends. So excited to merge tomorrow, but so bummed my internet is down. I'm at the library now, and michael has checked out his books and is waiting on me. Plus it's his bedtime, so I should be a good mother and take him home now.

Lisa- the bug, ewwwww. You guys crack me up.

I hope to be back tomorrow. I'm happy to keep posting on here too, but am very excited to be back together with you princesses from team Mickey.

Have a great friday, girlfriends!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Glad that you are feeling better, Lindsay. I saw your recent race picture on Facebook -- you looked as cute as could be!

And speaking of Facebook, thanks to those of you who have friended me. I am slowly learning the Facebook thing so don't look for anything too exciting from me -- besides my MIL is one of my friends so no complaining about DH!

Oh lisa if you have found me on facebook feel free to send me a friend request. I have no idea how to find people.

I am obviously not friends with everyone on facebook! Who else is on??? I think I have a total of 13 friends. I am really popular, I know.

I am on and usually check that daily. Most of the stuff I post is about races or running or fun things we do. I like to keep up with my old high school friends and family. Its funny I dont talk directly to them on there but know exactly whats going on in their life. Some people post everything.

Thats interesting about the hips. Isnt it crazy how long things can go on before you realize something isnt right. or are willing to admit something isnt right. At least you are more intune with it all now and that will help alot as you heal and continue on with your running. Im so glad you met a good chiro it seems like he has really helped you alot. If you would have went to an ortho you would have had xrays,mri's, injections and PT by now with all kinds of restrictions. Im all about Dr's since obviously I work for one but sometimes it gets a bit over done so I think you really went in the right direction.

A quick hello princess friends. So excited to merge tomorrow, but so bummed my internet is down.

oh that really stinks. I hope its back up and running soon.

Well it was no run for me tonight. I had a spitting headache after work so I used it as my excuse.
I did enjoy a nice evening with my well behaved boys. I just love it when they listen and cooperate. I think sometimes they just know whats best.

TGIF tomorrow and "the merge". It should be a good day

 

[jbm02]

Just popping in so you don't think I've fallen off the planet. It's been a crazy week - school BOE meetings every night (save last night) til almost 11:45PM each night. DH was feeling a bit neglected so last night we just hung out to watch the basketball games (YAY, FL and UConn! ...although home-town kid Jimmer Fredette's team lost - I was a little torn there due to my rooting for FL!).
Heading to work so I will try and catch up with everyone tonight/tomorrow!!

I am obviously not friends with everyone on facebook! Who else is on??? I think I have a total of 13 friends. I am really popular, I know.

I'm on... Jude Mulvey (much easier to find when it's not a common name!! ) I'd love to hear from all the Princesses! ...

Have a great day everyone!

 

[lisah0711]

I am obviously not friends with everyone on facebook! Who else is on??? I think I have a total of 13 friends. I am really popular, I know.

You are popular, Rose, with the right crowd! Glad you took a day to rest and that you are feeling better!

A quick hello princess friends. So excited to merge tomorrow, but so bummed my internet is down. I'm at the library now, and michael has checked out his books and is waiting on me. Plus it's his bedtime, so I should be a good mother and take him home now.

Bummer about the internet. It was nice to talk to you for a few minutes yesterday.

Oh lisa if you have found me on facebook feel free to send me a friend request. I have no idea how to find people.

Glad that you are feeling better, Lindsay. Sometimes you just have to hang out with those cute guys!

Sent you a friend request, too.

Just popping in so you don't think I've fallen off the planet. It's been a crazy week - school BOE meetings every night (save last night) til almost 11:45PM each night. DH was feeling a bit neglected so last night we just hung out to watch the basketball games (YAY, FL and UConn! ...although home-town kid Jimmer Fredette's team lost - I was a little torn there due to my rooting for FL!).
Heading to work so I will try and catch up with everyone tonight/tomorrow!!

Hi Jude! Nice to hear from you! Found you on Facebook, too.

Busy day today getting ready to head out to Seattle tomorrow. Looks like we don't have to worry about snow in the pass or anything like that. We will pick up my Mom at the airport and hang out for a few days. Get to go to the Pacific Science Center, Tacoma Glass Museum and the aquarium in Vancouver BC. Should be fun! See you guys in about a week!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I am on and usually check that daily. Most of the stuff I post is about races or running or fun things we do. I like to keep up with my old high school friends and family. Its funny I dont talk directly to them on there but know exactly whats going on in their life. Some people post everything.

Thats interesting about the hips. Isnt it crazy how long things can go on before you realize something isnt right. or are willing to admit something isnt right. At least you are more intune with it all now and that will help alot as you heal and continue on with your running. Im so glad you met a good chiro it seems like he has really helped you alot. If you would have went to an ortho you would have had xrays,mri's, injections and PT by now with all kinds of restrictions. Im all about Dr's since obviously I work for one but sometimes it gets a bit over done so I think you really went in the right direction.

Well it was no run for me tonight. I had a spitting headache after work so I used it as my excuse.
I did enjoy a nice evening with my well behaved boys. I just love it when they listen and cooperate. I think sometimes they just know whats best.

TGIF tomorrow and "the merge". It should be a good day

The bolded part was why I really didn't want to go to the regular doctor. I think there are some great ortho guys and we have a good sports medicine clinic, but honestly, I don't think I needed all those tests. Now if it doesn't improve, then absolutely. I'm sorry about the headache--but what a nice evening with the boys. And I do not have any local friends on facebook. It's starting to get a little awkward with people around here, but I like using it for mostly just dis people. I have one friend from when we lived in San Diego and another person from when we lived in San Diego who accepted my friend request and I tried striking up a conversation and nothing. So anyhow, I've been using it mostly for dis and running stuff. There is a lot of drama around here with people and facebook and I have been trying to avoid it.

Just popping in so you don't think I've fallen off the planet. It's been a crazy week - school BOE meetings every night (save last night) til almost 11:45PM each night. DH was feeling a bit neglected so last night we just hung out to watch the basketball games (YAY, FL and UConn! ...although home-town kid Jimmer Fredette's team lost - I was a little torn there due to my rooting for FL!).
Heading to work so I will try and catch up with everyone tonight/tomorrow!!



I'm on... Jude Mulvey (much easier to find when it's not a common name!! ) I'd love to hear from all the Princesses! ...

Have a great day everyone!

Hi Jude! You are soooo busy! Goodness. I'm not a big fan of UCONN right now since they beat my team last night!

You are popular, Rose, with the right crowd! Glad you took a day to rest and that you are feeling better!

Awww, thanks Lisa. Have a fabulous trip!

I am looking forward to attempting to run again tomorrow. My leg is feeling pretty good. The foam roller doesn't hurt nearly as much as it did at the beginning of the week! I bought some new compression shorts today that I am going to wear tomorrow. We are supposed to have nasty weather, so we're going to go to the Y and I will do a couple miles on the elliptical, then try to run a mile or two and then do my rehab stuff. That should give Mike enough time to get a run in.

Have a good Friday, Princesses!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Jude--I read what you wrote about hoping to run 2:10-2:20--I wanted you to know I think that's doable with the training especially if you stick with the weight loss, too. My first two halves were right around 2:25. Princess I ran 2:12. I was hoping to break 2:10 for the KY derby half, but that won't happen now. Anyhow, fwiw, I found the more the weight came off, the faster I got. Something just seemed to click the last couple of months, even with having to do so many miles on the dreadmill. I'll be rooting for you.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Anybody else in a slump??? I'm having a lot of "just want to pull the covers over my head" days. I'm trying to be optimistic about the knee/itb thing, but it's been hard. Obviously, I still need to work on my patience. The elliptical is getting really old--and to make matters worse my knee was twingeing on it yesterday. I'm taking the day off. And my eating has been horrid. I am still maintaining, but making some really bad choices. I think the only reason, I haven't just thrown in the towel is that I feel like I have a responsibility to the main BL thread--so that's a good thing. I think we might plan a trip to Florida in May, just still waiting to see what's up with Tom's internship for the summer.

Anyhow, I know we've all been kind of quiet lately, but I think of you all often. When I just want to bag it all, I remember that I know you all are pulling for me. It's just getting a little old this month. I'm sick of g-f and I want to run, so being positive has been a little difficult lately. But I'm working on faking it, so hopefully eventually my brain will get the memo.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Anybody else in a slump??? I'm having a lot of "just want to pull the covers over my head" days. I'm trying to be optimistic about the knee/itb thing, but it's been hard. Obviously, I still need to work on my patience. The elliptical is getting really old--and to make matters worse my knee was twingeing on it yesterday. I'm taking the day off. And my eating has been horrid. I am still maintaining, but making some really bad choices. I think the only reason, I haven't just thrown in the towel is that I feel like I have a responsibility to the main BL thread--so that's a good thing. I think we might plan a trip to Florida in May, just still waiting to see what's up with Tom's internship for the summer.

Anyhow, I know we've all been kind of quiet lately, but I think of you all often. When I just want to bag it all, I remember that I know you all are pulling for me. It's just getting a little old this month. I'm sick of g-f and I want to run, so being positive has been a little difficult lately. But I'm working on faking it, so hopefully eventually my brain will get the memo.

Rose -- I'm faking it right along with you. I had a rough week last week -- just couldn't seem to get up to run, ate whatever crossed my path, had a gain I can't even acknowledge, and didn't go to my WW meeting. I realized I had to just fake along until I feel it. I've run 3M the last 3 days, and I've been counting my WW points, and not going over my daily allotment. I was feeling better about it, until I got on the scale this morning and saw no change...but I digress. I realize this is a (half, in my case ) marathon not a sprint, and I have to put in the training to get the results.

I also haven't seemed to manage to make it to the whole BL thread. I just find it too daunting right now. This smaller group is all I can manage

I read a lot last week, so I guess there's a positive...but fitness was not on the agenda. And my only excuse was TOM, I didn't have an injury. I just seemed to not be able to focus, and TOM was rougher than usual -- I didn't adapt well at all.

Trying to convince dh to do Chip 'n Dale. I don't think I'll be successful, but he didn't outright say no, so maybe. He knows I really want to do it because I'll probably never do a full, so this is my chance to run the last half of the course. I just have to hope I can convince him before it fills...

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--sending you a big hug. I'm sorry you are having to fake it too, but I am not feeling as lonely now. I hope you can talk Dennis into Chip and Dale. I KNOW you can get back on track with your WW. I know you can do it. Hang in there.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Anybody else in a slump??? I'm having a lot of "just want to pull the covers over my head" days. I'm trying to be optimistic about the knee/itb thing, but it's been hard. Obviously, I still need to work on my patience. The elliptical is getting really old--and to make matters worse my knee was twingeing on it yesterday. I'm taking the day off. And my eating has been horrid. I am still maintaining, but making some really bad choices. I think the only reason, I haven't just thrown in the towel is that I feel like I have a responsibility to the main BL thread--so that's a good thing. I think we might plan a trip to Florida in May, just still waiting to see what's up with Tom's internship for the summer.

Anyhow, I know we've all been kind of quiet lately, but I think of you all often. When I just want to bag it all, I remember that I know you all are pulling for me. It's just getting a little old this month. I'm sick of g-f and I want to run, so being positive has been a little difficult lately. But I'm working on faking it, so hopefully eventually my brain will get the memo.

Rose -- I'm faking it right along with you. I had a rough week last week -- just couldn't seem to get up to run, ate whatever crossed my path, had a gain I can't even acknowledge, and didn't go to my WW meeting. I realized I had to just fake along until I feel it. I've run 3M the last 3 days, and I've been counting my WW points, and not going over my daily allotment. I was feeling better about it, until I got on the scale this morning and saw no change...but I digress. I realize this is a (half, in my case ) marathon not a sprint, and I have to put in the training to get the results.

I also haven't seemed to manage to make it to the whole BL thread. I just find it too daunting right now. This smaller group is all I can manage

I read a lot last week, so I guess there's a positive...but fitness was not on the agenda. And my only excuse was TOM, I didn't have an injury. I just seemed to not be able to focus, and TOM was rougher than usual -- I didn't adapt well at all.

Trying to convince dh to do Chip 'n Dale. I don't think I'll be successful, but he didn't outright say no, so maybe. He knows I really want to do it because I'll probably never do a full, so this is my chance to run the last half of the course. I just have to hope I can convince him before it fills...

Maria

Hi guys I have to admit I am faking it right along with you guys. I just dont know what it is. Weather????, post TOM???? I dont know but I am having a hard time getting out to run. Making too many excuses for myself. My eating is hit or miss. Usually I do good for a few days and then I have a day or two where I "blow it". So I am still up a few down a few but overall not going anywhere. It makes me upset that I cant get myself motivated and than that just makes me more "depressed". Not sure how to get myself out of this. I try and try giving my brain a pep talk but it just doesnt seem to be listening. Can this have anything to do with the post princess let down????

Just wondering since we are all feeling it??

I truly love you guys and this is why I have not completely fallen off the wagon. I know that you will hold me accountable and I also think of you often. Its what keeps me moving on this journey. Im not moving in the right direction but at least I am keeping myself wading until I can catch the next tidal wave to success. Thanks ladies

 

[Rose&Mike]

Hi guys I have to admit I am faking it right along with you guys. I just dont know what it is. Weather????, post TOM???? I dont know but I am having a hard time getting out to run. Making too many excuses for myself. My eating is hit or miss. Usually I do good for a few days and then I have a day or two where I "blow it". So I am still up a few down a few but overall not going anywhere. It makes me upset that I cant get myself motivated and than that just makes me more "depressed". Not sure how to get myself out of this. I try and try giving my brain a pep talk but it just doesnt seem to be listening. Can this have anything to do with the post princess let down????

Just wondering since we are all feeling it??

I truly love you guys and this is why I have not completely fallen off the wagon. I know that you will hold me accountable and I also think of you often. Its what keeps me moving on this journey. Im not moving in the right direction but at least I am keeping myself wading until I can catch the next tidal wave to success. Thanks ladies

I'm sorry you are feeling bleh too, Lindsay. For me, I think it's the lack of endorphins from running--so that's a good reason for you to force yourself too get out there. It was my biggest stress reliever, and the elliptical is just not doing it. And the lack of sun! And then I get in this spiral of I can't do this, so I might as well eat crappy, I ate crappy, so I might as well eat crappier. I need to take my own advice I guess and just work on one thing.

It really was a great weekend--perfect weather, great time. Maybe it is just a big letdown thing going on. I'm going to make sure I take my vit. d today.

And Lindsay--I KNOW you can do it too. You are not going to fall completely off the wagon. And you have another race coming up! How exciting!

I'm thinking about seeing if someone wants to use my bib, and so is Mike. We might just go to Memphis the weekend of the derby 1/2 and see Mumford and Sons. Mike is having some more work stuff that cropped up this week and we are both burned out.

 

[mikamah]

Hugs and drinks all around. I wish we could all get together, relive the princess and get remotivated.

I'm getting out for my run/walks 3 days a week, because I was remembering last year when I started the running, I was feeling really depressed and was at an all time low, and I'm scared if I don't get out and move that will happen again. Work has been very quiet, so that's a worry. Trying not to stress about that until I need to. Denial is powerful. My eating has been out of control, more than in control, and am up a couple pounds from before the princess. So ready for spring to really hit. Maria, looks like we'll get mostly rain this storm, so that's a relief.

[Trying to convince dh to do Chip 'n Dale. I don't think I'll be successful, but he didn't outright say no, so maybe. He knows I really want to do it because I'll probably never do a full, so this is my chance to run the last half of the course. I just have to hope I can convince him before it fills...

I bet you can think of something to help convince him.
Maria, you will get back on the ww track. You have done so well this year, and maybe you just need a little break, not totally off track, but maintain for a few weeks, have a few splurges, and the get refocused. You are my disney trip/ww hero. That hard work will not be for naught.

Can this have anything to do with the post princess let down????

Just wondering since we are all feeling it??

I truly love you guys and this is why I have not completely fallen off the wagon. I know that you will hold me accountable and I also think of you often. Its what keeps me moving on this journey. Im not moving in the right direction but at least I am keeping myself wading until I can catch the next tidal wave to success. Thanks ladies

I wonder if it is the post race letdown. Sometimes all we can do is ride the waves, and hope we don't backslide too far back. Never give up.

Anybody else in a slump??? I'm having a lot of "just want to pull the covers over my head" days. I'm trying to be optimistic about the knee/itb thing, but it's been hard. Obviously, I still need to work on my patience. The elliptical is getting really old--and to make matters worse my knee was twingeing on it yesterday. I'm taking the day off. And my eating has been horrid. I am still maintaining, but making some really bad choices. I think the only reason, I haven't just thrown in the towel is that I feel like I have a responsibility to the main BL thread--so that's a good thing. I think we might plan a trip to Florida in May, just still waiting to see what's up with Tom's internship for the summer.

Anyhow, I know we've all been kind of quiet lately, but I think of you all often. When I just want to bag it all, I remember that I know you all are pulling for me. It's just getting a little old this month. I'm sick of g-f and I want to run, so being positive has been a little difficult lately. But I'm working on faking it, so hopefully eventually my brain will get the memo.

A trip in may would be perfect, and you so deserve it with all you've been going through. It's hard to be postive all the time, and we are here for you through good and bad.

Hang in there, Princesses! You are all beautiful, strong women. We will get through these slumps, one day at a time.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I'm getting out for my run/walks 3 days a week, because I was remembering last year when I started the running, I was feeling really depressed and was at an all time low, and I'm scared if I don't get out and move that will happen again. Work has been very quiet, so that's a worry. Trying not to stress about that until I need to. Denial is powerful. My eating has been out of control, more than in control, and am up a couple pounds from before the princess. So ready for spring to really hit. Maria, looks like we'll get mostly rain this storm, so that's a relief.

The bolded part is the part that is really scaring me. I feel like I am going down that slippery slope and I don't know how to stop it. I find myself not wanting to leave the house--let's be honest, not wanting to get out of bed on my days off. It doesn't matter how much other exercise I do, it's just not the same as running. And no one gets it--well Mike does, but none of our friends. They just look at me like I'm nuts. I tried to run yesterday and for 3 minutes I was very happy. I was watching the Reds game--but no luck. Still just as bad.

So we went out last night and I had 3 budlights (tall ones, so really more than 3, but who is counting) and french fries. When we got home I took off the kinesiology tape and my leg is just one ugly bruise. Is this worth it??? I am just ready to quit. How could something this painful come on this quickly? That's the part that I can't wrap my head around. I am feeling pretty crappy this morning--but honestly it was worth it. Seeing how bruised my leg was wasn't nearly as shocking after having a couple drinks.

Kathy on the work stuff. I know you really like your schedule, so I hope something works out. And Kathy--same thing I said to Maria and Lindsay--you CAN do this. I know you can.

Have a good day everyone. I think I am going shopping for some spring clothes. Nothing from last year fits. Hopefully cute clothes will be a motivator to keep my act together.