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

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Maria, great job on running 4M after work yesterday! That is a big accomplishment, especially considering the day I'm sure that you had at work!

Happy Woohoo Wednesday! I love Woohoo Wednesday!

And here is a big bunch of to get you through the rest of the week!

Kathy, hope that you enjoyed your day off yesterday and got to do something just for you! Great job on the extra exercise!

I think that you are right that we are lucky that we only have moody adolescent boys.

Speaking of boys, mine has a dance coming up on Friday. Except they don't call it a dance -- it's called a "lock-in." And it's from 6 pm to 8 pm and you have to be signed in and out by your parents -- talk about a buzz kill! I have not heard if he is going this year or not.

I think my bug is viral, which is a bummer because otherwise I could just take some antibiotics and get over it. Apparently it lasts for awhile according to the pharmacy. Today is the first day that I feel like I might actually get over it sometime in the not too distant future -- ugh! On Saturday I will try to do my miles not matter what, even if I just walk them.

Lisa, loved your FB pics from your trip -- especially your enthusiastic son on IASW! I also thought "Wow! She's going to have a big cheering section at the Tink!" Thanks so much, too, for all the info about the racecourse. I feel alot better knowing what to expect. Let us know when you post your food porn! And good luck with the snow! Wasn't it in the 70's there on Monday?

Pamela, so nice to see you delurk! You know that you are an honorary princess and welcome to chat any time.

Rose, how was that PT? Hope they have a great plan to get you back on the road soon!

Nancy, I saw on your FB that you bought your Halloween candy. I will get a bag but we will be lucky if we have two sets of trick or treaters. I loved it when we lived in a neighborhood with lots of trick or treaters. Hope that you are taking it easy!

Speaking of trick or treaters, Lindsay, are your boys getting excited?

Have a wonderful day princesses!

 

[lisah0711]

I only got a little over 2 miles yesterday because I needed the bathroom, but then I did some wii fit. I did jog a little and the first time, I thought omg, I'm right back to where I started 2 years ago, but the second jog was easier, and the 3rd even easier, and I went about 4 min straight, and was fine. So even though I have slacked big time the past few weeks, there is still some underlying fitness still within me.
I tracked all my food yesterday, and know that is a huge thing for me to keep on track. I did join the my fitness pal, but i haven't used it yet. I think because I'm not always on the computer, it seems like more work for me, so I'll stick with my paper and pen for now. Until I upgrade to a real phone, then maybe it will work.

Hi Kathy! Of course you still have lots of fitness left! I always feel like I'm going to keel over when I first start running. Good job with the tracking! I think that you will like myfitnesspal -- it's still plain old tracking but feels more exciting because it is something different! I sent you a friend request but it is from my "other" internet id 1313harbor.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Man, this thread moves fast!

How are you all? Well, I had my pt this appointment this morning. Since then I went to the gym and rode the bike and did some hand weights and had a little mini pity party--including a gf cupcake and ice cream for lunch. Now I feel kind of sick. Maybe a cause and effect thing. I liked the physical therapist. She is a former runner who can't run anymore because of a bone defect--she told me what it was, but I can't remember. Basically she had a hole in both her ankles but still ran cc, etc until she finally had stress fractures in both shins. That's when they found out about her ankle. Anyhow, she really seems to get it about wanting to get back to running and said she really has a special passion for feet and ankles.

So that was the good news. The bad news, my foot is pretty messed up right now. Nasty PF AND a pretty good fat pad injury. Plus the ankle thing, but she isn't even worried about that right now. We'll work on that down the road. I have decided I have a very high pain threshold, because she asked me multiple times if it was too much pressure when she worked on my foot and honestly, it was not nearly as bad as running and walking on it. And I still managed to do that until this week. It is pretty sore this afternoon, but she said that would happen. And you all should see the kt tape. It goes the whole way up my calf now. Maybe I'll take a pic and put it on facebook.

She thinks that some of the lingering itbs in that leg is coming from the foot stuff along with the calf pain, so hopefully once the foot is fixed, I will be good to go. I'm not supposed to do any kind of exercise where I'm putting lots of weight on my foot or jumping/running, etc. Basically I can ride the bike--but no spinning or I can swim--and we all know how good I am at that. I can do upper body weights. And that's it. I'm also supposed to be working on stretching my calf/hamstrings more. I need to ask her if I can do the exercises for itbs that don't involve your feet. I go twice a week for pt for 6-8 weeks.

In 4-6 weeks I hope to be able to do the elliptical and spin and hopefully in 8 weeks will be able to start running again. Which is right about Christmas. I'd love to be able to run around the BW while we are there at Christmas. I KNOW it could be worse, but I'm pretty bummed. And terrified that I am going to put the weight back on. I have been slowly creeping up since we got back from w&d. I am proud of myself for riding the bike for an hour today. I took a book and just read the whole time. And turned my headset up loud so I didn't have to hear anyone else.

In the past, I so would have used this as an excuse to quit, throw in the towel, get fat........and it's going to be hard. I don't do winter very well. But I really want to do the Princess--even if I am much slower than last year. And I will be slower, if I can even do it. I can't wait to see 2012. I am so ready for this year to be over.

Ok, enough about me....

Lisa--I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with the cold/virus/gerd. I hope you are feeling better. Take care of those lungs if the air is cold. And I'm sorry about the tummy stuff too. As for the weight--you can do it. You can. It's hard and it sucks sometimes. But it's doable. Jen (from Ohana) was commenting at w&d what a HUGE difference losing has made on her running. Whenever you get discouraged picture me cheering for you--go Lisa! go Lisa!

Liesel--great job running on vacation! Did I tell you my DS is going to be in Denver for a week in December? He is visiting his BF from USC who moved to Denver with his family. Hopefully he won't have any problems coming back cause he is flying from denver to mco to meet us for vacation!

Lindsay--Hope you are having a good week.

Nancy--

Kathy--I said this on the other thread--great job tracking! Good job getting in those miles! I think you will get your fitness levels back fast! You definitely aren't starting from where you were a couple of years ago.

Maria--good job running after work! Are you going to wait for me at the W tent when I hobble across the finish line at Princess? Ok, hopefully no hobbling, but maybe walking slowly by the end.

Pamela--if you want, send me a facebook request. (But it's totally ok, if you don't.) Glad to see you popping in.

I think I am mostly caught up. I have been up since 5:00--Mike was loud this morning. I think I am going to read my book for a few minutes and take a cat nap.

 

[liesel]

Ok, my food porn post is up on the DL dining thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43064602&postcount=2810

Kathy This thread has some great food pics to give you an idea of DL dining. There's not as many great themed restaurants as WDW, but there's some good stuff. I didn't take that many food pics, sometimes I just forgot and started eating. The thread hasn't been as active lately.


Lisa Congrats on the 14 pounds! That is amazing! I'm up 2.4 from the week in CA (see food post above ), and hope to get back down soon. You'll be in great shape for the Tink! Get well soon! Not everyone in my FB pics are living in CA, they are a little spread out. It's all DH's family. So far besides DH and the kids my MIL, FIL, one BIL, and a friend are coming. Everyone kept asking how early the race starts! I said they should just track me at home and then just come see me at the finish line.

Rose I'm so sorry about the issues, but I'm glad you are taking action and are getting PT. My DH had a shoulder/neck injury and 4 weeks of PT did wonders. I didn't know Tom was coming to Denver. December is usually a fairly dry month in terms of snow, but we often get these horrible Artic cold fronts. Or it could be sunny and 50 degrees, you just never know around here. Monday it was 80, today we have a bunch of snow!

Kathy and Lindsay Hi, you two sound busy with football and other kid stuff. Kathy I'm glad you are getting your street fixed!

Maria Great job on getting the running in, especially after work.

Hi to Pamela I hope you are doing well.

Yesterdays run wasn't as much fun, readjusting to the altitude. I ran 2mi in the same amount of time, I was just feeling more out of breath. Luckily this snow isn't sticking to the roads and sidewalks as much so I'll be back out there soon. Have a great evening everyone!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Super quick before I go to sleep -- real post tomorrow, I promise!

I got up and ran 4M intervals this morning. I was really proud because I cranked the incline up another .5, I also ran a bit slower than usual. These were the first intervals I've done in so long -- it felt really good. I get to go in later tomorrow, so I can sleep in and still run! Then I'm taking a rest day Friday before the big 10M attempt again on Saturday.

Everyone have a great night, we are going to get there!

Maria

 

[Rose&Mike]

Maria--woohoo for a good run!

Liesel--I'm sorry the altitude got to you. I am avoiding your food pics at this point.... I'm afraid those calories will jump off of the page.

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Mike woke up before 4:30 and tossed and turned and woke me up so I went to the Y and got the pool run over with. It ended up being ok. One lady shared my lane and she was very nice. And when I finished 3 ladies who were swimming told me they were all runners who were fighting injuries--though they are still running. They had all pool run at some point and knew what I was doing. We talked about my tape and everyone's injuries, etc for a little bit. I was glad I got up and went in early. Everyone was very supportive and it was a pleasant experience. I did 40 minute of pool running in the deep end--so my feet didn't touch the ground. I had a float belt on, but my legs still felt jello like when I finished. So I guess it was ok. I miss feeling like I'm sweating, though. So I am going to aim to bike/lift weights 3 days a week and pool run 2 or 3 days a week.

Everyone have a super Thursday!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Man, this thread moves fast!

You forgot to complain about the weather . . .

Rose, your poor foot and poor you. I'm glad that there are things that you can do and that they are encouraging you to keep active, even if it isn't the thing that you want to do the most. Kudos to you for getting up a o'dark thirty this morning and doing a workout that you don't even like! If anyone can work their way through this injury, it's you!

Lisa, I enjoyed your food porn pics. I don't remember ever seeing sweet potato fries at DL before. Did you see any kitties at Hungry Bear? ITA that the food offerings at DL are not as plentiful as those at WDW. Sorry for the sucky run. How is the snow? Hope it doesn't stick! The next time your running at DL will be at the Tink!

Maria, nice job on running intervals yesterday. You will be so ready to run again on Saturday!

I got a bit off track yesterday after a run-in with some Halloween candy -- this is why I wait until the last minute to buy it. It wasn't too bad calorie wise and my stomach didn't appreciate it so I'm glad that is behind me! Onward and downward!

Have a great day ladies!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, and !

After sleeping until almost seven this morning , I got up and ran 4M. I felt really good on the TM, and it's a good thing because "pouring" would be how I would describe today I do feel kind of spent, so I'm glad I'm taking tomorrow off. I'm looking forward to a nice, long run on Saturday. Benjamin decided he'd rather work on his school projects than go shopping, so my afternoon is now free. Of course, I'll probably get a frantic text one day next week that he needs dress clothes the next day for declamation, but what can you do?

Lisah -- I agree, waiting as long as possible is a good strategy for the Halloween candy. I've also been known to not open the bags, or rebag everything in those little individual bags -- but that takes a lot of effort, and there is the danger of having some because you are working so hard We will probably get ours Saturday. I'll leave it in the basement kitchen so I won't have to look at it.

Rose -- You deserve a major Your poor foot, and your poor brain, trying to deal with your poor foot! I'm so glad the pool running went well. I think you have a good plan to keep things going while you are in recovery I will be stunned if you don't finish the Princess before I do. Even injured or walking your speed is so much better than mine! Do not despair, of course I would wait for you -- but I won't hold it against you if you're miserable so you head back to your resort. You need to rest up for dinner at Boma!

Lisa -- I cannot wrap my mind around the fact that you have snow. I think if I saw snow in October I would just give up I'm going to check out your food porn, even though that can be dangerous!

Kathy -- Yep, we are going to drop some lbs, and have "More Fun for the Turkey Run!" Great job tracking your food! I know how hard that is, but we are going to excel in Pamela's challenge -- I can already see your smile as you cross that finish line.

Pamela -- You used one of my questions! I was going to ask about Halloween costumes...that's ok, now I'm just going to put on my creative hat and try to ask something people will want to answer that won't make them sad --- I have noticed that this challenge the most innocuous questions have people needing therapy --- so what can you do?! Just keep sewing!

to Nancy, and Lindsay!

Maria

 

[dumbo_buddy]

just a quick check in, gals. i miss you!

things have been so busy! i am 36 weeks preggo tomorrow! and i'm really feeling it big time. i find myself losing patience verrrrrry quickly with thomas. need to get that in check. we had a halloween party for the mommy and me class at the old folks home. it was really nice but kind of stressful to set up and clean up after and just all the stuff that comes along with old people and kids together. like...i woke up today feeling terrible. hope i'm not getting strep throat.

today's party was easier and in the classroom but cleaning up after was a pain. the parents just leave the messes their kids make for my partner and i to clean.

had someone look at the house today. someone else tomorrow and someone else on saturday. hopefully one of them will bite. between cleaning the house every five seconds, chasing thomas, being pregnant and getting sick, my DIS time is non-existent.

hoping to get some time to chat more tomorrow though!!

xoxoxo

 

[liesel]

Nancy I completely spaced and forgot to reply to you yesterday! Lots of for being 36 weeks pregnant. Good luck with the house, it sounds like the deal is not totally dead since you listed the house. I can't believe the 600 bags of candy!! We definitely don't have that issue at my house.

OK, Colorado is a lovely state. The Rockies are breathtakingly beautiful, the weather can be pleasant at times, the people are friendly, we have a great group of neighbors who have regular get togethers, DS and DD are in a wonderful school with a science teacher who just received a Presidental Math and Science award, there is lots of my family around so we are never alone for the holidays, as crazy as they can be sometimes. BUT: at our house it can snow 10 MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR!!! I enjoy all 4 seasons, but here fall and spring are very brief and we get 5 months of winter. The trees do not bud until May, we can't plant our vegetable garden until the end of May, and everything is brown and dead longer than it is green and blooming. Its driving me crazy already and its ONLY October! Ok, its going to be a long winter. So no, DH and I aren't settling here forever, but we are trying to enjoy the things we love about the state while we are here.

On that note, my run today is best described as freezing (low 40s). Last night's high was 18 (Kudos to all you who hold out turning on the heat until Nov 1, but it ain't happening here!) so I waited until the middle of the day to run. I just need to get used to this again, I've been to too many sunny and warm places lately (oh how I miss them!).

Extra Kudos to Maria and Rose for getting your workouts in today! You two rock! So far I'm planning on doing our town's turkey trot on Thanksgiving, weather permitting. I'm not going out there if its 16 like last year!

Have a good evening all!

PS Vacation weight is gone!

 

[mikamah]

I cannot wrap my mind around the fact that you have snow. I think if I saw snow in October I would just give up

I am totally blaming you for jinxing us with the forecast. Though if you went to bed early last night like i did, you would not have actually seen the snow fall. Just a dusting on the garage roof here, but some lovely ice crystals all over my car. Thanks maria!!!!

Good morning ladies,

Just a quick post right now while my car warms up and the ice melts. LisaL, I do not envy your winters one bit. but i love your positive attitude about enjoying everything you love about where you live. The heats still off here, but I don't know if i'll make it through the weekend without turning it on. It's fine when were working and at school but sunday we don't have any real plans, so I won't sit home and shiver.

Actually, thinking on Lindsay's post last week about seeing the positive and being grateful, when I sat in my car to turn it on, the ice on the windshield is just beautiful, it looks like a snowy mountain range. I took a picture, but unlike you ladies with the fancy phones, I won't be able to post it til later. I need to run to target and pick up a few things for some halloween goodie bags. The phantom ghost visited us last night, it's like a chain letter, and we need to give 2 goodie bags out with the letter to 2 neighbors to get rid of the jinx. It's very cute, and Michael is excited to do it. He got some glow sitcks, pencils, and candy. They left it on the porch and rang the bell and ran. Then you hang the ghost on the door so you don't get it again.

Other than that, all is fine here. 3 days tracking every bite, and yesterday I only used 2 flex points. That's big for me. My scale battery is dead so I need to get one today. The wii fit said I was down 1.5 from last week, so I hope the real scale agrees.

Rose-Glad you had a good experience at the Y yesterday. I am sure it's nice to know you are not alone, and you will be running again like those other ladies. Hang in there.

LisaH- I hear you on the halloween candy. I usually have consumed a few bags on my own by now, but am determined not to buy any til monday after work. Today for the goodie bags I figure I'll get a box of gummy candies. I vow right now not to buy any dove. That is my down fall. Is your cold better yet? We've both had it this week too, but luckily no fevers so pseudaphed is our friend, and we haven't needed to stay home. Gotta save that pto time for vacations. Hope Robert has fun tonight at the lockin. Poor kids today, where are they going to sneak away to to make out if they can't get out of the building?

Hello to everyone else. Off to target now, and hopefully will catch up more later.

Have a great day!!!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Quick post before I head out to a morning meeting - Don't forget to head over to the BL thread (shameless plug) to answer my QOTD -- I posted almost an hour ago and not a soul has had a comment -- this could be a long week of coaching!

Maria

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Maria, I hope that you have some fun, relaxing thing planned for your day off of rest today. A new book? Some Tivo? I'm sure you are going to do great on your run tomorrow. No working it too hard, okay?

Nancy, having your house ready to show is the pits. Having it show ready, with a 2 year old, and being 36 weeks preggo. Hope that you are not getting strep throat on top of it all. Take it easy!

Lisa, you are a trouper and will be so ready for the Tink! Congrats on getting rid of the vacation weight so quickly! Did you get the email from RunDisney about the Tinker Bell Half yesterday? Nothing new or terribly exciting but at least we know our names are on the list!

Kathy, sorry to hear that you have the crud, too. Loved the phantom ghost story -- it's fun to be in a neighborhood where they do that. Is Michael sticking with the cave man this year? Nice job being on track! You can do it!

Hello to Lindsay and Rose!

As of yesterday afternoon Robert had decided that he didn't want to go to the dance after all. That might change today, but if not, no big deal. They would really have to sneak away to do any smooching because at Robert's school there are no PDAs of any kind allowed.

I was a samer this week, which wasn't really a big surprise. I do have to watch myself to make sure I go down into the next decade before the first of November to keep on track for my Tink goals. I'm thinking I can do the indoor track tomorrow and just see how far I get in 2 hours. It's not the same as running outside but probably all I can handle at this point because I don't think I can do breathing a bunch of cold air yet.

Have a great Friday princesses!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

i am 36 weeks preggo tomorrow! and i'm really feeling it big time. i find myself losing patience verrrrrry quickly with thomas. need to get that in check. we had a halloween party for the mommy and me class at the old folks home. it was really nice but kind of stressful to set up and clean up after and just all the stuff that comes along with old people and kids together. like...i woke up today feeling terrible. hope i'm not getting strep throat.

today's party was easier and in the classroom but cleaning up after was a pain. the parents just leave the messes their kids make for my partner and i to clean.

Wow, that is an ambitious schedule for someone so far along -- you are doing great! I would say I'm surprised people leave their kids' messes, but we all know better. I hope you are prioritizing getting some rest. You need to nap as much as Thomas and Bronxbaby will allow

OK, Colorado is a lovely state. BUT: at our house it can snow 10 MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR!!!

That is just wrong. I don't think I could make that mental shift.

I am totally blaming you for jinxing us with the forecast.

I think if everyone who posts on the BL Princess Thread all won $1M in the same week I would just give up.

I'm afraid I don't have enough magic to Make It So, but I've given it my best shot...

Maria, I hope that you have some fun, relaxing thing planned for your day off of rest today. A new book? Some Tivo? I'm sure you are going to do great on your run tomorrow. No working it too hard, okay?

As of yesterday afternoon Robert had decided that he didn't want to go to the dance after all. That might change today, but if not, no big deal. They would really have to sneak away to do any smooching because at Robert's school there are no PDAs of any kind allowed.

Well, it was mostly a day of rest from running, rather than from work. I had an endless meeting this morning -- but I'm home and now I can relax! I watched a Poirot I had from Netflix, I'm taking care of my coaching responsibilities, and now I'm going to watch Hawaii 5-0 on Tivo and put away my Yes, it is an exciting life I lead I am definitely feeling the "sore", so I'm going to try to just take it slow and easy and make it 10M tomorrow. It definitely takes some of the pressure off since I won't have to take Ben shopping afterwards.

Ah, the wonders of the Middle School dance...Ben went to a few at the end of 6th grade, but skipped the early ones. He was intimidated and didn't know what to expect. They don't have them at his current school, which is fine with me. Your post almost inspired me with a Q for the BL thread, but I'm afraid someone might get upset so I'll just post it here, 'cause I know you ladies are all past this point

BL and QOTD (don't get any ideas, this is a one-time phenomenon): When was your first kiss? Do you remember that irresistible hunk of dreamy manhood?

I think I remember some of the younger ladies have not yet had a boyfriend, and I definitely don't want to cause anyone else social anxiety!

Maria

 

[liesel]

Maria I married my irrestible hunk of dreamy manhood so I remember him and my first kiss quite well! I was 20 when we started dating (he was 24), looking back I can't believe how young we were! Great job coaching so far! Thanks for trying with the 1M wish, then I could come scream team at the Princess and celebrate with you and Rose at Boma!


Maria and Lisa I do not envy you two parenting the middle school phase, but I'll be there soon enough!

 

[Rose&Mike]

I went to physical therapy today. It was not painful on Wednesday. It was horrendously painful today. I could feel the lump of scar tissue she was working on and it was huge. Hopefully next week walking will be easier. I did an hour on the bike and lifted weights before pt. Hopefully that will offset the chocolate rice pudding I made today and am currently eating.

I hope everyone is doing well. I am feeling kind of lazy tonight, but I just wanted to say hi and wish everyone a happy weekend. Tomorrow Mike and I are working the water station at a 5k that the non-profit I work for is a beneficiary of. It's going to be in the 30s--uggh. I am going to dig out my winter coat. TTYL.

 

[mikamah]

Good morning princesses and tinks!!

I'm home alone and enjoying my coffee and computer from my bed this am. I'm was on call overnight so michael slept at my friends house, and I'm covering for another girl til 1pm. He's supposed to call me when he gets up and I'll go get him, but he may just turn on the tv when he gets up and enjoy having real cable and forget about me. I figured I'd catch up here, and then do some wii fit. It's cold here too, Rose. I'm going to clear off the radiators so I can put the heat on later. I'm pretty warm in my fleece jammies and socks though, but it's supposed to rain this afternoon and michael's football game is at 3:30, so I think we both might come home wet and cold.

Rose-Sorry pt was so painful yesterday. All I can think of is that awful saying, No Pain, No Gain, and I so pray every bit of pain she causes you brings you 10 times the healing. Hang in there. Hope you have fun at the 5k today. I broke out the gloves yesterday for football practice. I guess winter is here a little early but fall should be back again later in the week.

QOTD-His name was Shawn, and he was a hockey player, and my friends are I were like little groupies and we'd go to all the games and cheer on the team. My friends mom was a seamstress and she made us all cheerleading dresses we'd wear because it was before all the youth sports had real cheerleaders. I think I was in 8th grade. When there wasn't a hockey game on friday nights the ice rink had Disco on Ice, and we'd all go and we'd sneak out into the woods beside the rink to hang out/make out. Though we didn't need to sneak, there wasn't any rule about going in and out. I actually took care of this kids mom a few years back, and he was living in florida, married and doing great according to mom. Very fun question, Maria!! I forget we have some youngsters in the bl challenge.

Maria -are you ready for the storm???? Have you got your groceries, water, rock salt, sand, and liquor? I'm staying away from the grocery store today, I'm sure it will be insane this morning. We are right on the line for snow/rain, so we'll just have to wait and see. I should probably clean up the porches and bring out the shovel just in case. And thanks for the jinx, I'm definitely going to get my "On Call" lottery tickets this weekend.

LisaH- 3 days til Nov 1. You can do it!! Maintaining is under-rated, and you've been doing so well this fall, you were due for a maintain week. Thanks, I'm feeling much better this morning, my head feels back to normal finally. The phantom ghost thing was fun. We delivered last night, and michael loved doing it. he said "it was like playing ding dong ditch with a bonus". Him and a friend rang the doorbell of our neighbors and ran once and she came over and let me know, so he did enjoy that naughty aspect. Good luck on the track today. I'm procrastinating here, but think I'll go out for a walk in a little bit.

LisaL-Very cool you married your irresisitable hunk of manhood.

Nancy- Hang in there. You have so much going on, and the others are right, get the rest you can when you can, and don't forget to take care of you.

Lindsay-Hope your week went well, and you have another fun weekend planned. Are you getting snow too or just rain? 2 more football games!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotta go catch up on the BL thread now. Heard there's a fun and feisty coach over there this week.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Kathy--I can't believe you still haven't turned the heat on. It was 32 here this morning. Brrrrr. The race went fine. Mike and I did the water station. It was shady and really really cold. There was a smaller crowd this year (for a lot of reasons) and I think I would have been at the front of the pack if I would have been running. I hope you all don't get too much snow.

I am up 4 pounds this month. Four. Pounds. Up 7 pounds from my lowest this spring. So not good. I feel like all I do is eat carbs. I might actually go back to eating some meat for a little while, just cause I feel like I am just on an awful track with the carbs and just can't seem to get things under control. And then there's the bourbon.....And the fact that my foot is very uncomfortable today, so I'm off my feet a lot. It's actually worse than when I ran on it. Hopefully this will work, cause the pain is getting old. And did I mention 4 pounds in one month!???! And you know it will take a lot longer to take off than it went on. I just keep thinking that the only reason that I could lose it last year was because I was really sick. Mike keeps saying that I was exercising a huge amount last year and that once my foot is feeling better things will fall back into place...hopefully he is right. I just can't seem to stop eating the garbage. I know I know what to do. So what is wrong with me? I feel like I am self sabotaging and trying to fail. Just so I can beat myself up and call myself a failure again........

Ok, thanks for letting me whine a bit. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

 

[liesel]

Kathy I forgot to mention that our neighborhood "boos" each other too, its fun the see the kids running around leaving gifts for each other.

Rose I remember when DH had PT for his shoulder/neck injury he was miserable with pain the first 2 weeks and wondering if it would ever get any better. By week 4 he was feeling great. I hope the same holds for you and you will be feeling better soon. I didn't know you until last fall's challenge, but I do remember from your postings about what you ate and how much you exercised you definitely worked hard for every pound that you lost! If eating a little meat will help you get back on track I wouldn't worry about it.

I'm well overdue for my hummus/veggies/string cheese afternoon snack so I'll talk to everyone later!

 

[lisah0711]

Good evening Princesses and Belles!

This is what happens when you sleep late and go running first thing in the morning . . . you don't get on the computer until after dinner!

Maria, how did your run go today? You are doing a fabulous job coaching the big thread this week!

First kiss was a neighbor kid when I was 13. I thought he was hot stuff then but in retrospect he was really a jerk.

Lisa, that is a sweet story about your DH. Definately enjoy this stage of childhood because it will help as time goes on! And 90 short days until our race!

Rose, so sorry for the tough PT session. Great job getting on the bike and weights before they started working on you! I'm so sorry that you are having a tough time finding your mojo again with eating. But I do know if anyone can pull it together and get back to where they need to be it is you! You are so strong and determined. I wish I had the magic potion that would help us all do what we need to do all the time.

Kathy, how is the storm? Thank goodness you were on call earlier before it started. Hope the game in the cold wasn't too bad and that your team was a winner!

Nancy, hope that you are taking it easy this week-end!

Lindsay, your boys looked like were having a great time in the snow on FB.

I'm happy to report that I ran for 2:08 today at the indoor track. I didn't cough any more running than I do hanging around so I was glad to be moving again. Runkeeper does not track right on the track and I stopped counting laps after the first hour. I did one 15 minute mile just to show myself that I could and took the rest more slowly. I called it 7 miles. I'm going to have to get another pair of running capris as these are apparently too big in spots and cause chafing. I have sore feet, ankles and hips but not as bad as you would think after not running for 3 weeks. No more breaks for me until after the Tink.

There is talk of watching a movie tonight if we can agree on a title. We are feeling Halloweenish.

Have a great evening!