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[mommyof2Pirates]

only have a few seconds. actually I was suppose to get off of here 10min ago when I gave the kids the 3 min warning for bed

Rose I just checked out the minimarathon website. It looks like it would be so much fun and quite the cool experience. I researched some airfare from me to you and it looks like the cheapest I found was 500$ round trip. Unfortunately it is a bit unaffordable for me right now but I would have so loved to make it a long wkend with you and doing the race. It is a 12 hour drive from me to you and although the time in the car bothers me Im not sure I should make that drive by myself. If you know of any way to search for cheap airfare let me know. I only have ever flown to disney so Im not much of a flight searcher pro.

I need to register for my half here that same weekend but im going to wait a week or two just incase I find cheap airfare or hit the lottery. Otherwise our halfs would be the same day so we could do a virtual run.

 

[mikamah]

quick hello this morning! My time goes too fast when I have to work.

I'd love to have a girls weekend, but it's not in the cards for me right now. Now, marathon weekend 2014, for my 50th I'd love to make that a solo trip, so keep it in mind.

BBL to catch up for real. Hope the year is starting off on a good note for everyone!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

quick hello this morning! My time goes too fast when I have to work.

I'd love to have a girls weekend, but it's not in the cards for me right now. Now, marathon weekend 2014, for my 50th I'd love to make that a solo trip, so keep it in mind.

BBL to catch up for real. Hope the year is starting off on a good note for everyone!!

marathon weekened 2014 for kathy's 50th?? yep, i'm in!

only have a few seconds. actually I was suppose to get off of here 10min ago when I gave the kids the 3 min warning for bed

Rose I just checked out the minimarathon website. It looks like it would be so much fun and quite the cool experience. I researched some airfare from me to you and it looks like the cheapest I found was 500$ round trip. Unfortunately it is a bit unaffordable for me right now but I would have so loved to make it a long wkend with you and doing the race. It is a 12 hour drive from me to you and although the time in the car bothers me Im not sure I should make that drive by myself. If you know of any way to search for cheap airfare let me know. I only have ever flown to disney so Im not much of a flight searcher pro.

I need to register for my half here that same weekend but im going to wait a week or two just incase I find cheap airfare or hit the lottery. Otherwise our halfs would be the same day so we could do a virtual run.

what about trying for tickets out of philly? that might be cheaper?

and you've only ever flown to disney?? that's it - you need a vacation! how about europe??? we are thinking of visiting ireland in the fall with the kiddos so we can visit john's family. OF COURSE the normal people in his family live in another country across an ocean!

Another quick Good Morning, since I doubt I'll make it back on today...

I did 4M of intervals (I am much less scientific, or well accurate, with my intervals Nancy), which for me means I alternate two speeds every time the song on my ipod changes It felt good, but I was up another .4 on the scale. I know this is TOM, it's just annoying...ok, TOM and the barbecue chips. Today is my last day of non-specific eating. My dad goes home tomorrow, and I have lunch and dinner out to get through. I think I can have soup for lunch, and I'm hoping for shrimp fajitas for dinner. Of course that means chips and salsa, too...Sigh.

We will be playing games, putting away whatever I can in between (Christmas is mostly gone, but I have bins and items here and there), and that should take up the day.

Everyone have a great day! My positive thought for today (inspired by that non-stop Disney commercial) -- I am living a Good Life!

Maria

it's gonna be a good life! i really like that song. i downloaded it this weekend and went out for my first walk around maritime while listening to it. it really put some pep in my step. in fact, i started visualizing crossing the finish line of the marathon next year and it had me a little verklempt. (snl skit anyone?)

I went to two holiday parties in the last couple of weeks and got positive feedback about my weight at both

awesome! what a great feeling! i hope to have someone notice weight loss for me too...you know, after i actually lose some weight


For all the numbers people, I realized that all of us (including the dog!) were born in odd number years. That's OK, we are an odd bunch!

lol! john and i were both born in even numbered years (ten years apart, both years end in zero, LOVE THAT haha) and both the boys were born in odd years. so, that's an EVEN number of odd and even numbers....so it's all good.



Thanks for putting up with all my rambling, that's what happens when you have time to think during a 10 mile run! Have a great short week everyone!

we love your rambling!

I tried to explain to Robert how you used to be out of luck when you missed a show and there was some crack about being old.

i remember my mother FREAKING out when we got a VCR because she wanted to go someplace and couldn't record general hospital.

And the fighter pilot dating was at least three years before Top Gun came along. It was very, very fun -- those guys know how to have a good time.

oooo!!! sounds fun....and steamy!


Well apparently I have to make an emergency trip to buy a new battery for the remote for DH's car so the alarm will turn off so I must close for now. The noise is causing our child to die of embarrassment.

those pre-teens and teens, they get so embarrassed by everything, don't they??

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hi friends!

i'm so proud of myself for not eating a cupcake at mommy and me today i think i'll just have to post about it on TWO different threads! i just have GOT to lose weight, stat. i borrowed a pair of jeans from a friend who bought them after she had her second kid. she's back down to her regular size so she said i could have this pair. it's the only pair of pants that fits me other than sweats. my jeans won't even go over my thighs. i know i just had a baby but there's no reason why i had to eat so much during pregnancy that my thighs doubled in size!

so, it's only day 4 but at least that's 4 days where i've been eating healthily and moving more. i'm planning on going to a step aerobic class tonight at 7. i used to go with my aunt mary every monday and wednesday until i had thomas. then i was too afraid to leave thomas. not this time. there's no reason why i can't go to aerobics. john can watch the kids for an HOUR. sure, i'll be leaving right at bathtime and matthew's prime pissed off/cranky time but hey, i'm with them all day, he can do an hour!

anywho, i'm looking forward to getting out and sweating. i will probably feel like dying but it'll be worth it!

ok, i'm off to try to clean up a little before matthew wakes up. thomas is screaming because his sweatpants don't have a pocket.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

holy jesus i just put on my workout clothes. my sports bra doesn't fit. there is blub hanging out everywhere! my huge workout t-shirts are tight! and you can see the on-top-of-the-bra blub through the shirt.

it's going to be a loonnnnnng tough road!

 

[lisah0711]

Hello Princesses and Belles!

I have so much to do that I don't even really know where to start so what do I do? Get on the Disboards of course!

http://www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com/

you get to run through Churchill Downs--which I must say is pretty cool....

That race looks like a ton of fun, Rose! We all need to win the lottery so we can just travel from race to race together having a good time! Guess we will have to settle for WDW in 2013.

Otherwise our halfs would be the same day so we could do a virtual run.

That would be fun!

Hope your office move goes smoothly -- congrats on the bigger office!

quick hello this morning! My time goes too fast when I have to work.

Yep, it sure does put a crimp in our chatting time.

those pre-teens and teens, they get so embarrassed by everything, don't they??

Yep, it's so comical you almost do things on purpose just to watch them fall on their sword about it. Well, maybe that's only the mean Moms.

First, I want to give you a big and and for resisting the siren's call of the cupcake even when some rude, inconsiderate person waved it under your nose. And second, I want to give you a big for the finding out your body parts aren't all where they used to be thing. I so know how you feel. Take a few deep breaths, give that little guy a big squeeze and know that you will be feeling like yourself again lickety-split!

Oh, and I'll trade you the pocket tantrums for the texting at 3 am on a school night problem I will be dealing with this afternoon. That phone will be mine for awhile.

Lisa, did you see that there is going to be a Podcast group CHEARing at the Tinker Bell and a meeting at Tangeroa Terrace after the race. Even Pete and Walter are going to be there. Guess I should listen to a podcast or two.

Maria, you so totally rockband: for getting up early to take your Dad to the airport and then doing your run today!

I did my short run this morning, too. It was so nice because I could just do my interval after I did my drills. I really like those days! 15 miles on Friday.

Have a great day princesses!

 

[liesel]

So my bib number has all even numbers and Lisah's bib number has all odd numbers, what does this mean?!

I am feeling pretty awful, I'm still a little sore from the 10 mile run on Monday. Then yesterday I get this random suprise TOM visit (after only 15 days!!) that seems to be sticking around. The wierd hormone surge has made me a mess. I've never had this happen before, the interval was short enough as it is! I thought I was in the clear for the half, now maybe not so much, who knows what is happening! I'm retaining so much water still, its finally going down today, but I just feel so bloated. Sorry for sharing so much, its just so frustrating and I'm not quite ready to go posting all of this on the Donald thread. I hope everyone out there is doing well and Rose, I hope Tom got back off to school OK and that you are having a good day. Talk to everyone later.

 

[mikamah]

So my bib number has all even numbers and Lisah's bib number has all odd numbers, what does this mean?!
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It means you're doing the TINK in a few short weeks, you are crazy like the rest of us, and you are going to be AWESOME!!!! WHOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Drive by post here. Should have a little more time to talk more when my coaching gig is over and I get this pesky 15 mile run over with tomorrow morning.

Did 40 minutes of walking against the current at the river walk in the pool at the community center this morning. I've never been so hot, tired and thirsty after being in the pool before. It was good for the legs though. I can really feel it in my quads, which are ususally what squawks when I transition from inside to outside running.

I am feeling a bit stressed. I know that I am stressed because my one of my eyes keeps twitching.

Have a great evening ladies!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lisa--Enjoy those 15 miles tomorrow. I hope it goes quickly and is pain free!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Nancy- Please dont beat yourself up about the weight gain. You had a baby. At least you have somewhat of an excuse I have nothing. Maybe sympathy pregnancy lbs. Does that work if I dont live with you? Anyway what I am saying is hang in there. You are doing good getting back on track and before you know it the clothes will get looser and looser. My clothes look hideous on me too. Its disappointing but its not going to help by picking out all weve done wrong. Just try to see the future again of how wonderful and healthy you are going to be someday very soon again.

Lisa H- I was wondering what the river walk workout was. Sounds like fun, I think. Who knew you could sweat in a pool. Good luck on your long run tomorrow.

Liesel- I remember after I started running I was getting my TOM like every 2-3wks. Everyone is different with that but if it is not normal for you and seems concerning make sure to call your GYN dr.

Woohoo for the tink Bibs. I dont really have a thought or a feeling about the numbers other than it means you both are going to be tinkalicious.

Rose- Glad tom made it back safe. How are you feeling?

Hi Kathy and Maria!!!!!!!!!!!

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I am surprised after the things that have gone on at work this week that I am still in a positive upbeat mood.

Yesterday we diagnosed a 4 year old with leukemia. He currently already has had a blood transfusion and is on chemo. They think his prognosis is really good and that was such a great thing to hear. I feel horrible for the parents as there life was totally flipped upside down in a matter of an hour. Please send prayers.

Today an older gentleman coming to his appointment at the family dr across the hall from us ran his car up over the curb and took out our garbage can and bushes and the handicap parking sign. He ended up a foot away from the front door where a family of 4 young kids were standing just about to walk out the door. The poor guy was so confused. I went into the office and told the staff what happened. The dr checked him out and thought he may have had a mild stroke. He wife was with him and was so frail and scared looking. Just the thought of them makes me want to cry. Older people just touch my heart. But that made for an interesting call to the police.

Then this afternoon I ended up working in the schedule because we had 2 staff out with stomach bugs and a 3rd came down with it tonight and will be out tomorrow.

We also had a 2mth old baby come in with a rash and when we roomed them the nurse grabbed the dr right away because the baby was lethargic and dusky looking. Here the baby was having an anaphlactic reaction to formula which is completely uncommon. Apparently the rash started while the baby was drinking the formula and then the baby vomited. Mom brought the baby to our office saying it had a rash. We had an appt open so the girls brought him right back. Thank goodness they did. We called 911 and treated the baby in the office with epi. He should be fine but very very scary.

So this is what I have been dealing with this week on top of Ryan being a complete bear every night too. Through it all I have remained focused on my healthier lifestyle and I am 5 1/2 days off of soda and fast food.

Sorry for the long story but it really just helps to get it all out. You ladies are the best.

Hope your weeks are going well. I am anxious to weigh in tomorrow.

 

[mikamah]

omg Lindsay, what an horrific week you have had. Bigs hugs to you and all your patients and coworkers, and prayers today is a better day.

Rose-just a hug, if you're in the mood. Hope things went well with Tom's trip back and you are doing ok. I can only imagine what a mess I will be when I am in the same situation.

Lisah_Good luck today, and whatever you do, do not go too fast!! I don't want JG having to reprimand you today. I hope there are little tinkerbell fairies all around you today and the 15 miles flies by without a pain.

Nancy-I hope you listen to these very wise women who have posted before me and cut yourself some slack. It takes time, and you will get those pounds off, and when we (hopefully me too) are cheering you on next january, you are going to look as amazing as you did at the princess!! Patience is a virtue, and even though it sucks sometimes, we have to be patient.

Hello LisaR, Maria, Pamela, Dona, and anyone else out there.

Oh, and one more thing, BOO-YEAH!! We got Pamela on Team DOnald!! Those post counts are just going to be flyine!!!

Off to get breakfast and today Poko is going to daycare!! It's a free trial day/evaluation, and if she does ok and seems to like it, I'll probably send her once a week or so. THere's a web cam if you are bored and want to check her out. It's called northshore dog. Here's the link if it works. http://http://www.nsdog.com/danvers-ma-webcams.htm

Have a princessey tinkabelly day!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Kathy- I thought of you this morning when I was talking to the construction foreman. (hes from MASS) he was talking about the Caaah coming up on the sidewalk yesterday. I hope poko likes the daycare. Isnt it crazy that you can watch your doggie from a webcam. Some days I wish I could see what my kids are doing at daycare. Im sure my kids are glad I cant.

I lost 4.6lbs this week. Pretty thrilled about it and then a mom of the patient congratulated me on being pregnant. Ummm great! She was so embarressed and normally this would throw me into a depression but given the fact that I did so well this week I was able to shrug it off.

So far today has been better. Crossing my fingers it stays that way. this weekend there is not much planned. Glad to hopefully have a pretty laid back weekend. Of course basketball is back now that schools are open so we have a game tomorrow at 9am.

For those of you who do pool running. I think Rose and Lisa H maybe the ones I am referring too. How long do you do that for. Is 20 min in the water compared to 20 min of running? Thinking about trying that at the gym one night.

Have a great day Ladies.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning and !

Today is a full day at work for me. I won't bore you with details, suffice it to say my week has been better than Lindsay's, but that kind of does not seem like much of an accomplishment

However, I am not losing weight like Lindsay! You go, Girl!

Lindsay -- My weekend is full of Football! Four playoff games will keep us occupied -- that and getting everything done around them. I love this time of year, but it's hard on the "getting things done" scale.

Kathy -- I used to be able to watch Ben at his preschool. I love that you can watch Poko! I would have to peak, what a great idea

Lisah -- 15 miles?! I am so impressed. I know you are flying through it. This Tink is going to be Pixietastic! You ladies are going to have a ball!

Lisa -- I agree, the bib numbers foretell a fantastic performance and good time being had by all! I am so excited for you -- you can count down to your race in the same month now, that is so near!

Nancy -- Welcome, New Coach! I know you may not be seeing the results you want quite yet, but it will all come out (and off) over time. Keep doing the right things, and it will pay off. I am suffering with TOM this week, and I think I'm posting a gain. Hopefully a small one, but not how I want to start a Challenge

Rose -- Are things settling down now Tom returned to school? It sounds like you are listening to your body, being cautious, and it's working out just fine

So, yesterday and today are planned rest days for me. I'm running 10M tomorrow. I was supposed to be home Wednesday, but a work situation changed that, and has me here all day today.

Right after work we are going to go grocery shopping. I plan to buy a lot of soup for work and home for next week. A key part of getting back on track is a healthy, light lunch. I've had too many "eating out" lunches lately.

After my run tomorrow I will do the household chores and get what I can done before football starts at 4, then 8. Sunday morning we need to go to church, then more football at 1 and 4. Plus, Downton Abbey is back Sunday night , so it's just going to be a whirlwind of tv for me this weekend.

Oh man, that is a bummer for me got Pamela! Not only will I miss her posts , their post count win is assured

Ok, I have to do some of that work I'm supposed to be accomplishing. Everyone have a great day and a wonderful weekend! I admit to some withdrawal. This time last year I was at the Expo, picking out my new Donald merchandise No Half for me tomorrow, and definitely no medal...on the bright side, at least I'm not trying to race with TOM

Maria

 

[liesel]

With miserable early TOM I thought for sure I would be posting a gain this week, but luckily the long run "whoosh" finally happened and I am actually down a pound this week! I'll most likely lose another 2 pounds once this TOM is over. I am feeling much better today, the soreness has faded and I am back to my faster walking pace. I haven't run since Monday, since I was so sore from the 10 miles I switched to walking this week. It was really hard to take a break, but at least I felt like I was still doing something with the walking. My body really needed the rest, but now I am ready to run 3 miles tomorrow.

LisaH I hope the 15 miles (on an indoor track!!) went well. We have been working on getting the kids ready for their race, they are pretty excited and there's even been a bit of trash talking. I did see that the podcasters will be at the Tink, we'll see how many DISers will be there! for easily embarassed teenagers.

Lindsay First of all, on your loss! You are doing amazingly well! I guess that mother doesn't follow the rule about not congratulating someone on being pregnant unless you are absolutely certain. for all the work issues, it sounds like a pretty overwhelming week. I'm glad the child with the leukemia has such a good prognosis. Apparently one very early TOM isn't too much of a concern unless it happens regularly, its just interesting that it happened 2 days after my 10 mile run 11 months into running. How long was it 2 to 3 weeks apart for you, I really hope this doesn't become a regular thing! Good luck with basketball again!

Nancy Have a great week coaching the Mickeys and hopefully you have enough time to pop in and say hi. You have a whole year to get yourself ready for this marathon and you are going to rock it!

Kathy I love doggie day care webcams! The first time we left our dog was during our big WDW trip and we checked in a few times, we missed her so much! Once she was just sitting there by herself and we watched a staff member walk over to her and pet her. It made her so happy, it was good to see that she was being well taken care of.

Maria Sometimes if DH and I want fajitas, we order takeout without the chips and salsa. If they are in front of me, I tend to munch! I hope next week's work week isn't as crazy for you. Sorry for the marathon weekend withdrawls. Our niece is running her first marathon on Sunday and we wish we were there too! Good luck on your run this weekend, the princess will be here soon!

Rose I hope the adjustment to Tom not being there is going as well as it can be and that your foot is feeling good.

My current stresses:
I still don't have a car! Its been in the shop all week, I was supposed to get it back Tuesday! I need my car, I need to run errands! Being stuck at home all week is no fun.

Yesterday I discovered my camera is in the stupid car! I hope I get it back OK.

DH still hasn't heard back from his boss on whether or not we are moving and now his boss is on vacation. I feel like this thing is dragging out forever and I just want to get it resolved. Then if we are moving I can move on to trying to sell the house stress and mortgage stress and interest rate stress and trying to find a house we like that we can afford in a much more expensive market stress.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Maria- glad your week was better than mine but I agree that it probably was still bad if you are using my insane week as a judge. Dont feel too bad for too long about missing the donald. You will be there soon enough my princess.

Lisa- Glad you had a loss this week. I hope the run goes well tomorrow and that is wonderful that you are feeling much better. on the moving and house stresses. That has to be horrible to not know what is happening.

Today we had the ambulance and the same cop at our office for another child. This time a 3 yr old with respiratory distress most likely from pneumonia. ugggh I was thinking what the heck is going on but someone said there is a full moon in a few days and now that totally explains it. At least we are keeping emergency services in business. The great part is the cop is not sore on the eyes. and even though my uniform of choice is fireman, this week cop is riding a close second.

On a positive note my boss emailed me today about something I did and was commending the great job and that none of the other peds managers are even close to where I am with doing this particular task. He said I am walking on water. I asked mike if I should email him back and say "SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!" like in jerry maguire. I figured after the last push for a raise I am happy now so I will keep those comments at bay for awhile.

Alright well I am off to the gym for a run. Have a great weekend!!!!!!! oh and apparently we will be getting together with my inlaws again. Its really getting old.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Bleh! I quit life! Five and a half hour conference call today on the stupid project that has been going on since last year. And I ended up with all the action items. Though I think my boss might be doing one of them. I am so far behind in my regular work. Uggh! I have decided I am drinking my dinner tonight. Add to that a little drama on the Donald thread and I am chicken fried. And the stupid foot is hurting. Calgon, take me away.

On the happy side--I discovered Chambord on vacation and we bought some tonight, so I am enjoying my liquid dinner.

Liesel--between the running and c-d I never have normal periods. It kind of sucks, but I have discovered from reading online, that being abnormal is more common than you would think.

Lindsay--I pool run for 40-60 min. But when I started I barely did 30. It's really different than running in that the entire time you aren't sure if you are really working out, but I find myself sweating and breathing hard, so I guess it's working. Also, my cardio does not seem to have really suffered from this off time, so it must be doing something. I try to do intervals where I will go as hard as I can for a certain distance/time and then slow down for a bit. I actually ran in the pool this morning and there was sweat dripping off my head. Oh, and I only go in the deep end--I wear a float belt and my feet don't touch the ground the entire time.

Maria--I can't wait to see you in February!

Kathy--too cool that you can see your puppy on puppy cam.

Lisah--so how was the run?

Nancy--no beating yourself up! But I do understand the frustration.

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Sorry for the sad little replies. Tom made it back ok. He told us Wednesday night that he was ready to go back, but not ready to leave us and he was really going to miss us. He told us he was going to better with communicating this semester and he actually called me tonight. We all made plans to see him about every 6 weeks or so. I think he was a bit depressed last semester, but seems to be coming out of it, so that's good.

Ok, back to my drink. Have a nice evening.

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

Rose- I really loved your post on the donald and than the fact that you edited it just shows how big of a heart you have. I was so happy to see that you helped make so many peoples days brighter. Sorry for the craptastic day at work....love that word by the way. So sweet of Tom to say he will miss you. I bet that is a bittersweet thing to hear from your all to fast growing up baby. I cant even imagine what it will be like to send the boys off to college. Although right now some days that sounds so devine.

As far as the pool runs, thanks so much for the advice. I just thought it would give me something different to do every now and then but I was afraid I will look silly. I thought about actually swimming laps but I am only good at the doggy paddle so that would probably make me look even more ridiculous. I am so impressed that you do all that in the deep end without touching the bottom. Impressive!

Well apparently I am a bit chatty tonight. Who would have known eating healthy and exercising this week would give me so much energy. Tomorrow will be 1 wk without fast food specifically mcdonalds. I swear those hashbrowns were like crack to me. I am amazed at myself for finally just stopping....now its a matter of making it last.

Ok I am boring myself now so I will rid you all of the pain I am going to go talk mikes ear off now....Im sure he will be thrilled.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Lindsay--yes, craptastic is my new favorite word. I don't even care if it sounds like a potty word. It's got to be better than the f-bomb right? I'm kind of over the whole donald post thing. I just read it right when I first came home from work and it was such a very long and aggravating day.

I am so proud and happy for you for kicking the fast food habit. I used to love love love bacon egg and cheese biscuits and hash browns. Then when I went veggie I would get egg and cheese and hash browns. Now I can't have any of it! But I am guessing the memory of how good I THINK it tastes is better than how it actually tastes.
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So my new favorite drink; guaranteed to put you in a better mood, especially if you have two.
2 parts Baileys
1 part Chambord
1 part skim milk (we have to be diet conscious)
squirt of whip cream

served over ice. Makes a yummy dinner!

 

[mikamah]

OMG, I love chambord, I love baileys, I have skim milk and some whip cream, I think I need to drink tonight. I never would have thought to put chambord in the baileys. I'm so excited to try this out!! ThanksRose. Normally I'd do chambord with soda, or chambord in a mikes hard lemonade. Yummy.

Rose-Sorry for the drama on the donald thread. I loved reading the posts from everyone who totally knew what you meant and you totally made their day. And mine as well. I knew I'd have a small loss, if I had one at all, and for me, 1 pound is a big loss. Calgon, chambord and Baileys, hope you had a wonderful rest of the evening, and slept like a baby. And your Tom is such a sweetheart. That will be so nice to get to visit him every 6 weeks.

Lindsay-I would not be pretty in the deep end trying to exercise either. And 4.6 pounds!!! You are freaking awesome!! Or add the new england flair and make that wicked AWESOME!! YOu must be feeling so good! I am so happy for you and so proud that you are on and i know you are going to be on and lose this weight once and for all. And I am pretty certain you lovely dh will want you to reward all your hard work with the 2013 marathon weekend trip. Maybe they can come too? I am going to price out a 4 night trip for us when it gets closer, and really want to make it work. It's value season, the flights in jan are usually cheaper, and maybe we would only do a 3 day pass, and do some other stuff. Gotta remember this when I want to leave work early or take a day off.

LIsaH_ I hope you had a fabulous, tinktastic run yesterday and are doing well today! What beverage will you be enjoying in DL after the TInk? Have you got plans yet? I think it's time we start hearing all the details. I know you have a dismeet planned.

LisaL-Good job listening to your body and walking more when you are sore. Do you stretch too? I did stop during the half and stretch a few times, and that makes a big difference. THe other piece of advice someone told me for after the long runs, sorry I didnt' mention it earlier, was to lay down with your legs up against a wall or a headboard for 15min or so after the long run and that helps the fluids to drain back down from your legs, and it helps you from being so tight and sore. I think it really made a big difference for me. After the princess I went back to the hotel and laid on the bed with my legs up and made some phone calls, and really for most of the afternoon I felt pretty good. I think I too some ibuprofen too, and definitely made sure I was well hydrated so I could have my margaritas.

Maria-I wish we were in disney right now cheering you on for the donald. I found myself on facebook looking at as much race stuff as I could and dreaming about being there. I can only imagine how much fun it is, and I wish you were there too, but in just 7 short weeks you'll be at the princess!!! So you do have that to look forward to, and next year you'll be there. Hope you enjoy the weekend. It looks beautiful out there. I'm just waiting for ds to get dressed to go walk the dog. It's only taken about 30 minutes so far, but since I'm catching up here, I'm not yelling yet.

Nancy I miss you! Are you busy posting on the Mickey thread? I hope you had a good first week of the challenge, and maybe even saw that scale move a bit.

Dona and Pamela-Hello there!!

Well, i'm down 1 pound, and still have lots of room to improve my eating plan, so that's my plan for this week. After doggy school this morning, I'm making a grocery list, and ds has a party, so I hope to leave him, and go to market basket and target for a couple things while he's there. no crap. I will buy no crap. that is my motto for today. no crap.

Hope you ladies all have a fabulous weekend!!

 

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Hello Princesses and Belles!

I did try and reply to you all yesterday after my run but the poof fairy not only tried to poof my post but poofed the whole Disboards. Luckily I had copied and was able to email my post to myself so I will just add to it. Sorry if it sounds weird since half was written yesterday!

Thanks for all the good thoughts for my run! I needed every single one of 'em. Man, that was long. Really the same amount of time as the 14 miles -- cause I went a little faster (but not too fast) -- but just so, so long. I had a bit of a Tink type tantrum in my brain and if the way I am feeling right now is any indication, it will be a cold day in you know where before I do 15 miles again. I'm sure tomorrow I will feel better about it all but for now I am totally chicken fried to a crisp.

Nope, it is now tomorrow and I still think 14 is plenty long enough to push the wall back for a half. But I do feel pretty darn good so I will probably stop complaining about it by the end of the day -- ha! (no smilies left)

Rose, hope that things are getting back to normal around your house. How's the ankle?

That of course was written before the Donald drama. Talk about taking something personally that was totally meant in a different way?!? Totally not your problem.

Sorry about the craptastic day but thanks so much for the delicious drink recipe. I will try that tonight. Maybe this can be our new Princessy/Belle signature drink.

Lindsay, absolutely fabulous loss this week!
The river walk is part of what they call the lazy river that is part of the one of the pool areas. It has a current that you walk against. It's pretty tough. Here is a link from livestrong.com that I found about the calorie burning thing. http://www.livestrong.com/article/321319-calories-burned-when-deep-water-running/ I think that I may have overestimated the number of calories that I burned yesterday but it is good for your muscles and joints. And it's a nice change! That is one of the nice things about the community center there are lots of things to try. I saw the Zumba class today during the last 20 minutes of my run. It looked like a blast!

Save that email in your "atta girl" file to use as a talking point next time the raise thing comes up for discussion. It makes it easier for you to point out specific things that you did that added to the bottom line, and in turn easier for your boss to justify it to his boss, and we all know if you make it really easy for them it works a lot better!

What a tough job you have!

Kathy, I tried to check out Poko on the webcam but it was nap time. It is nice to be able to check on them.
They had a camera at Robert's daycare in the office so you could watch that that the tantrum lasted only long enough for you to leave the room and feel better about heading off to work.

And thank you so much for the adorable Tinker Bell. Ed called and told me that I had some Tinker Bell mail. I'll try to post a picture later. I need to practice my posting to FB from my phone.

Enjoy doggy school this morning!

I don't know what I will be drinking after the Tink. There is a podcast meet at the DL Hotel so I will have to check out the drink menu and get back to you. I'll see if I can find one with a recipe so we can share virtually!

Maria, hope your busy day went by quickly. Good luck with your 10 miles tomorrow. You'll be doing the Disney race thing sooner than you think!

Lisa, that is rude and inconsiderate of DH's boss to leave your whole family hanging. But maybe it is better to put off that stress until after your fabulous run. Good luck and let us know how you do!

Nancy, thanks for coaching this week! Be kind to yourself and try not to get frustrated. You still have that pea soup of hormones going through your body.

I'm getting to the crazy part of my training. Last night I was so tired and panicked about the race -- like how was I even going to make it up the first hill at mile 1? This morning I am feeling better but now I'm all teary eyed 'cause I'm going to miss my Princesses at the race. Note to self do not start new estrogen patch during taper.

Have a great day ladies!