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

[mikamah]

Hello ladies!!

Just a quickie post and hope to catch up later. I was posting on Donald while you posted here, I think, Nancy. Congrats on the new dvc!! That is so exciting, and I bet new shoes will help you. Great your pcp gave you the prescription too.

Rose-Big hugs to you. I know it is not easy all you have had to deal with, and it's good to step back and chill for a while sometimes. Hang in there. Love nancy's comment, at least your skinny. Hope you had a chuckle.

Maria-I agree, you can't not do the race in your back yard, and if anyone can do 2 halfs 2 weekends in a row, it is you. You can do the wicked with me at my turtley pace, and get to know the lovely girl on the bike who brings up the rear of the race.

Lisa and Lisa-Weather looks amazing for the tink weekend!! I am so excited for you. I hope you're ribs are still feeling better every day, LIsaH. When do you leave, I think LIsaR said friday, what about you, LisaH? Love to hear more details about your trip, and can't wait to follow along in the race.

Lindsay-No guilt on skipping practice. He's 7!! It's not the NBA. He will be fine, and probably needed the rest. But I've had the guilt myself, so I know it's easier said than done, but no guilt young lady.

Off to take Poko to pee. I just passed some gas myself. Just kidding. Or am I?????? You'll never know. Guess that's what so great about the internet.

Have a fabulous day Tinks and princesses!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

I was finally able to get to the Mickey page and saw that our own Maria was #4 on the BL list last week -- congratulations my friend!

Maria, I think you are doing an excellent job of coaching Mickey. I will be heading over there later to answer the new QOTD.

I think if anyone can do two halfs in a row it is you! You are strong. You are an experienced runner. And the Wicked is going to be a fun run so you can relax and enjoy!

Rose, I don't blame you for feeling cranky. I hate this time of year. Not to mention the horrible weather you've been having lately. Thank goodness it won't be long until the Princess!

Lindsay, Lisa's bib number is 4886 and mine is 5971. The address for runner tracking is http://www.xacte.com/templates/disney/tinkerbell/ You sign up and then have to reply to an email for each person that you are tracking. Hopefully it works as I know there were problems with the various marathon races. I think I followed along through the rundisney.com website.

Thanks for the good wishes. I feel better every day. I haven't been able to get to the track to run yet but will today or tomorrow. Everything pretty much is what it is now and I know that when I'm out there I know in my heart I've done everything that I can to make sure that I have a successful race.

Sounds like you are all really enjoying your community center membership!

Nancy, glad that you passed ROFR! BLT just in time to make those January 2013 reservation! Glad the doctor could give you your meds. I hope it helps you to feel more like yourself. I know the tiniest adjustment of my thyroid or estrogen can make a big difference to me. Bummer about the iPod.

Oops! Look at the time! Hello to the rest of our Princesses!

I'll come back later and tell you my Tinker Bell plans now that I feel I can excited about it!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Nancy--I'm glad you got your meds! I think Vit D makes a huge difference. I can usually tell within an hour of taking it. I just feel not so drug down. There are different forms, and one is supposed to be better than the other, so maybe google it. Glad the toe is ok!

Lisa H and Lisa R--the weather looks great! I am so jealous! Don't forget your endurolytes!

LisaH--I am so glad the ribs are cooperating!

Maria--I think two 1/2s in a row is doable!

Hi to Kathy and Lindsay!

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It is raining, raining, raining here. Ick! No severe weather this time. I am feeling a little better. Thanks for the hugs. Letting go of the 100 day challenge was very hard for me. I don't like feeling like a quitter. But it was the right thing to do. I took yesterday and today off. My foot is not feeling great, but it is slowly getting better from the weekend. The injuries are just draining. Not horribly painful, just draining. At least the itbs seems to be better! And at least I am skinny. Thanks Nancy! Though I am up a few again, and need to reign it in before it gets out of control. The other thing that happened yesterday--I got an email from one of the sisters about a spa weekend which annoyed me. I told them I can't make it. I emailed my sis that I am close to and she emailed me back that my niece had another seizure last week. What a flipping nightmare! The whole thing is so awful I can't even wrap my head around it.

So that's what is new. Sorry to be the cranky friend again. Life is good--you all know I know that. I've been singing Santa Monica (Everclear) a lot lately and thinking about palm trees and sunshine.

Have a good Wednesday!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Now who killed the thread???

Nancy--meant to say--excellent price on those BLT points! Too exciting!

Maria--how are you???? We just sent our flight numbers to DVC so hopefully our Magical Express docs will be coming soon. After our last couple of flights I am really not looking forward to flying, but hopefully it will be ok. Our flight down last time was really good, but the ones back where they kept canceling flights and we had to run through the airport--not so fun. I don't know why I am thinking about that this morning! So excited about seeing you!

Kathy--how are you too??? I loved reading about what your sister said. No junk food! Good for you!

Lisa(s)--you got to be getting excited!

Lindsay--sorry the tailbone is bothering you again.

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My gf pasta is supposed to arrive by fedex today! So exciting. I hope it is tasty. I enjoyed taking two days off, but I'm planning on going back to the gym after work. Still not sure what I am doing. I would like to just run for a couple miles, but I don't know if that is such a great idea. We'll see. Tomorrow I am going to the pool for a bit.

Have a great Thursday!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Finally the Disboards seems to be moving again.

Maria, I loved your new QOTD yesterday, even though I could never get on to answer it.

Nancy, that was a cute picture of Matthew and Thomas on FB yesterday. You can fondly think back to these days later when they are whaling on each other and telling you how terrible it is to have a sibling. This was a complaint that I made often to my parents, who were both only children.

Rose, I'm so, so sorry about your poor niece. It is such a scary thing for your whole family.

Thanks for the reminder on the Endourolytes -- I thought about you and Mike helping me at the Princess when you mentioned it.

And don't worry about the 100 days challenge thing -- it's more important to take care of yourself. You are so NOT a quitter. I know with your active lifestyle that you move purposely every single day, even on rest days.

Lindsay, I know that you will be glad when this crazy, busy week is over!

Off to take Poko to pee. I just passed some gas myself. Just kidding. Or am I?????? You'll never know. Guess that's what so great about the internet.

You are so funny, Kathy!

Lisa, ONE MORE DAY! It's going to be so much fun!

Since you have been asking here are my plans for this week-end:

Tomorrow my plane lands at John Wayne Airport at noon. I will take the Super Shuttle to the Grand Californian. Hoping my bag makes it because I have a tight connection in Oakland. I will be wearing my shoes and WISH shirt and have my running skirt and zenzahs in my carry on just in case. I'm in a DVC studio at the Grand Californian.

Hoping to hit the Expo by around 2 pm and run into Lisa depending on things are going for her. She has a whole family to keep happy. I'll pick up my stuff, do some shopping and say hello to Galloway. Coach Jenny is speaking at 5 pm, Galloway at 6 pm. May go walk the first couple of miles of the course and go to DL and DCA and catch the talks on Saturday. They seem to have lots of cute stuff at the Expo from what they have posted on FB. If I go to DL I will ride Pirates. DCA I will ride Little Mermaid if the line isn't too horrible. Will see what catches my eye for dinner. DL closes at 8 pm and DCA at 9 pm because of the 5K.

One of the things I'm looking forward to checking out is the Lunar New Year Celebrations by It's a Small World. It's fun to check out ElecTRONica at DCA, too.

Saturday is a Magic Morning where we can get into DL at 7 am. The original plan was to hot foot it over and ride the new Star Tours. I'll see how the ribs feel -- might need to save that for after the race. Same for Indiana Jones. I will check out the new Jolly Holiday Bakery and may end up at Riverbelle Terrace for breakfast, too, Lisa. I always like it there early in the mornings before things get crazy. I will park hop until the big WISH meet at 4 pm and then get something to eat and try to get some rest.

After the race on Sunday I will meet Lisa at Trader Sam's for a drink and go to the podcast meet. They are giving away a big trip so it will be fun to see what that is. I'll spend the rest of the day at the parks doing anything that I might have missed and finish with dinner at the Napa Rose lounge. My plane leaves Monday morning at 10:20 am so I can sleep in a bit -- ha! And wander around the resort and DTD.

It looks like the weather is going to be great. A little warm but I packed my bathing suit. I'm almost done packing. I am taking the computer but only the iPhone for my camera. I'm hoping to run without my iFitness belt because I think it contributes to the runner's tummy issue. I have three big pockets on my running skirt so I should be fine -- I can even carry a small water bottle. I'm as ready as I will ever be.

I thought of you all when I read this email from sparkpeople yesterday:

If you have one true friend you have more than your share. - Thomas Fuller, English clergyman & historian

The value of friendship

We all have a handful of acquaintances--those people with whom we work or see at the store and casually say hello to and move on. But a friend is someone you confide in, bring over for an afternoon cup of coffee, invite to your wedding, or cry with when a loved one passes away. You just feel a sense of safety with a friend. Don't wait until a rainy day to express how much a good friend means to you. Often we are unaware of how much we mean to others until they speak up, and likewise we never know how much another person might truly need to hear such affirmations. An approving, cheerful word of encouragement can thrill a heart. Be sure to always say kind words before you part, show sympathy during hard times and affection during wonderful ones. Life would not be the same without positive friendships. Express your gratitude to someone today who has made a difference in your world!

Every time I stand at the starting line for a race I am always so thankful for all of you! I would never, ever have started down this road and travelled so far without the love and support of each and every one of you. I know that no matter what is going on in my life I can count on every one of you for support, love and laughter. We might be far apart geographically but in spirit we are always together. I love you all!

 

[liesel]

I just got poofed for the first time, can you believe it! After I write such a long reply!! And I was too lazy to copy and paste.

Here's the short version..blah blah blah...slow DIS...very busy, haven't even packed yet...HURT MY LITTLE TOE this morning...OW, dumb dog!...skipping run today so that toe can heal...inlaws keep changing plans on me, need to do something about this!...LisaH, I'll be at the expo at 2, I want to go to the speaker that's at 2, still trying to figure out how to fit a JG session in there...trying not to panic, but am finally getting excited!...OH, need to PM my weight!!...DL half is already at 51% after one week, what's up with that?!...Rose is a skinny babe!...Maria is a running stud and I'm sure you can do 2 halves in one week!...Nancy So sorry about your Ipod, that sounds like something I would do!...Kathy I'm just going with a WISH shirt, shorts, and leg sleeves for the race, maybe I'll do more next time! I have my WISH bondiband, but I reserve the right to get a new one at the expo...Wow, the expo merchandise looks very tempting!



Here's the important part: Thank you so much for all your help and support these last few months, it means so much to me! I would have never have gotten as far as I have without all of you. Each and every one of you are so inspiring and I hope to get the chance to meet everyone in the new future!

Have a wonderful, fantastic day!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Awww, you two Lisas have me crying! I hope you have so much fun! You have both worked so hard! Remember--running is fun! It's hard, but it's fun too! Have a fantabulous time! I wish I was there with you! But if it gets tough and you are struggling, I am there with you whispering in your ear, saying cmon lets go! You can do this! And no matter what happens (though I KNOW it is going to be FANTASTIC) you started! And starting is the hardest part! I am very proud of you!

Love you all!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Ditto what Rose said, the Lisas have me verklempt!

I am so proud of both of you -- different journeys, but both so determined and committed This is the culmination of a lot of work, and do not forget you have put in the miles -- now just let your bodies do what they know to do, relax, and start this race with big smiles on your faces -- because you know we will all be smiling and cheering thinking of you!

I can't wait to hear your mini TR and race reports I am smiling just thinking about your "mini Meet"!

Have a magical weekend, and an awesometastic race!

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Aw, you Lisa's are so sweet and I am so touched by what you wrote also. I love you guys, and am so very excited for you both and so proud of you!! You have done the work, you will do the race and be amazing.

LisaH- I loved reading all your plans, and if I wasn't on call sunday, I'd have a drink at the time you will be having your post race drinks. How exciting, to be there in your special Disneyland, for an inaugural race!! I can only imagine that the excitement will be palpable. You have worked so hard, and shown such determination, and I am so proud of you. You will shine this sunday, I can feel it.

LisaR-You're doing your first half in disneyland!! How exciting, and you will be so happy to see how proud your family is when they see you cross the finishline. The kids races will really get your kids into the spirit of the weekend. Good luck!!

I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back, and hope there will be a few pics posted through the weekend to tease us, but totally know how quickly the days will go by. Glad we got the bib numbers, so we can track you guys.

Have a fabulous trip!!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

Travel safely and have a fabulous race. You both are such an inspiration to us having trained through illness and almost broken ribs!!

Can't wait to hear all about it! PICTURES PLEASE!!!

Xoxoxoxox

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I was all teary too. Lisa's you are such amazing women and are such an inspiration to mme. Enjoy every minute of your trip and the 13.1miles. I am so excited for you both. Have the time of your lives.

Kathy i was cracking up about your flatulence talk.

Rose i feel the winter blahs too. Hopefully spring will make an early appearance. I will let you know what the groundhog says

It was another long day today but tomorrow is friday. I hope the scale is good to me in the morning. I could use a pick me up.

 

[mikamah]

Today is the day!!!

Disneyland, here you come!!!!
I'm feeling so excited for you, it's nearly as good as going myself. Maybe not quite, but I can't wait to hear all about it.

Safe travels to both of our Tinkerbelles!!!!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

first thing i thought this morning was that it's time for DISNEYLAND!

SQQQUUUEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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it sounds like we're all pretty happy for the week to be over. the january/winter blahs are everywhere!!

we are having some major drama at mommy and me. yes, mommy and me. i just tried to type out the condensed version but it still wound up being over three paragraphs so i deleted it. it's really ridiculous that a catholic school class has to deal with deadbeat trashballs. i really can't stand people sometimes.

why can't all you ladies just move to the bronx??

running question: i know rose runs with mike alot but what do the rest of you do? i run alone. i am not sure i could actually run with anyone. when i first started training for the princess i was supposed to train and run it with my friend but she had a mental breakdown (yeah, ugh) and i wound up training by myself. she has since gotten help and doing great and has been hinting about doing the marathon with me. she's a really great runner and has done a bunch of marathons already. i'm not sure i can start running with someone, especially knowing that i'm holding them back. she does like 8 min/miles! plus if i hear her telling me "you can do it!" or whatever i'm afraid i might punch her! do any of you who mostly train on your own ever run with someone? how is the transition? i feel like if i train by myself and then start trying to incorporate talking into the run i might not be able to do it!

anywho, off to have another cup of coffee and get thomas out of his crib. he is cuddling with his woody doll in there right now he has so much energy and is a little bit driving me insane but he is a good boy. and baby matt is a dream! gosh all babies should be like him! even if he started being a fussy baby from here on out i still wouldn't be able to complain because he's made the first 2 months such an easy transition!

this was a total me me me post. thanks for reading. xoxo

 

[Rose&Mike]

So after a couple of days of taking Vit D and b-complex I am feeling human again. I had the worst day at work yesterday--one of those find a place to sit and cry for 5 minutes days. But it got better by the end. I went to the gym after two days off and ran 3.1 in 30:24. Nothing like some stress to make you nice and speedy! It was awesome! Mike told me I looked so happy when I got home. That's because it was the first time since October that I got those "I am sweaty and absolutely exhausted from running hard" endorphins going. It was just lovely! The plantar-fasciitis felt pretty good. No issues. The ankle got a little hinky around 2 miles and I thought about stopping but it stopped hurting and it is feeling ok this morning. Maybe I am finally on the upswing! And my pasta came yesterday! I will be having some this weekend!

I have decided to go back to maintain, though I think I might still be half a pound over my maintain range! That's a small problem. I am not quitting, but I give up. I do not want to put in the work to be 135 lbs. I am healthy. I look ok in most clothes. It's going to be good enough. I will never be 100 lbs and 5 feet tall like my Mom. But I am not doing so bad.

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So now that I have told you the me, me, me story how is everyone????

Lindsay--we are supposed to see the sun today! I'm sure it will blind me. It was raining so hard when I came home last night that I couldn't see the lane markers! Have you tried the vitamin d? I hope you see a loss this week!

Nancy--How's the toe? I am really sorry about the ipod! I washed my pedometer once, which doesn't sound like much, but we get paid through Mike's work for how many steps we take, so while I waited for a new one to come in the mail all I could think is--I am losing money! The picture of the boys was too cute yesterday!

Maria--have you survived coaching? I am starting to get excited about the trip! I just want to see the sun!

Kathy--so since you are coaching donald this week are we not going to see you? At least it finally seems to have slowed down a tiny bit.

Lisah--I loved reading what you wrote yesterday. I am going to bookmark that page for when I am having a crappy day and need a little pick me up. Make sure you get a picture with JG!

LisaR--Have fun! I hope the kids have great races too!

Did I miss someone?

Ok, I will talk to you all later! I am going to try to add to my trip report. The next part is our dinner at 1900 Park Fare. It was HYSTERICAL! I was almost peeing my pants. It's a character dinner. Picture 2 stepsisters and my very handsome (if I do say so myself) 20 yo son.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

We might be far apart geographically but in spirit we are always together.

LOVE

 

[Rose&Mike]

Nancy--I think runners world has articles about running with a partner. I would not do every run together. Sometimes it's nice to be alone. And sometimes even when we run together we don't talk. And sometimes we fight--it's got to be interesting for people running near us. It's only happened a couple of times but we had a big old fight once or twice. And I have also had to tell Mike to tone down the pep talks on occasion.

From everything I have read, when you are running with someone, the slower person should ALWAYS set the pace. So if one person is faster and they want to go faster then they should run alone. This avoids injuries. It isn't good for you to try to keep up with her pace if it is significantly faster than what you are used to.

Having said that, there are days when Mike has told me that he has felt that I pushed the pace and went much faster than he would have that day. He usually sees it as a good thing. And there have been a few times when he has asked me to slow down. And a few times he has TOLD me to slow down because I was going to hurt myself!

I like having someone to run with on the long runs. It's a great distraction. And I think even if I didn't run with Mike anymore, I would look for someone else.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

So after a couple of days of taking Vit D and b-complex I am feeling human again. I had the worst day at work yesterday--one of those find a place to sit and cry for 5 minutes days. But it got better by the end. I went to the gym after two days off and ran 3.1 in 30:24.

Ok, I will talk to you all later! I am going to try to add to my trip report. The next part is our dinner at 1900 Park Fare. It was HYSTERICAL! I was almost peeing my pants. It's a character dinner. Picture 2 stepsisters and my very handsome (if I do say so myself) 20 yo son.

nice time! wow! i can't wait to get back to those kinds of 5k times. it'll be a while though i bet cranking out a 5k like that felt really good.

mmmm...pasta....

looking forward to the update TR! i bet the stepsisters were alllllll over tom!

oh, and the toe is ok. it's definitely not broken because it doesn't hurt to put weight on it. i think it's just the sneakers. hopefully that will be solved tomorrow when i get fitted for new shoes. i think maybe i need a wide shoe.

 

[mikamah]

Yeah, Rose, I guess I won't be here as much. And I have so much to say!

though I did tell Michael that I need to be on the computer more each night since I'm coaching, so I hope to catch up more!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

sooooo, I decided to get bangs cut into my hair today. I know you girls will understand this. I don't want bangs. They are too much work. They look craptastically awful when you get hot and sweaty. They don't do humidity well. They don't work well with a bondi band.

Having said all that I have so much hair growing back in it looks like I have inch long bangs anyhow! It is really very unattractive. It won't stay pushed back and it looks like a fringe across my forehead. Lovely! And more little hairs are popping up all the time! Which is a really good thing, but it is driving me crazy! I really lost a lot of hair last year. Crazy!

I'll let you know how it goes....

 

[mikamah]

Good evening Princesses!! And Lisabelles if you are popping in! I am loving the facebook photos and posts, and can't wait for more! We're heading to bed soon, so I think when i get up there might be a pic of Lisa and her Coach Jeff!!!!

I was down 2.8 pounds today!!! For 5 pounds this month. I haven't been this low since last feb before the princess. I am at 206.6, and for the princess I was 204, so getting close to new territory again. I really want to be in Onderland when Maria and Rose are running the princess this year. I think I'm going to have a hard time not being there. It was such an amazing weekend last year, and I would love to be able to do it every year, but know I just can't do that. So I want to at least be thinner than I was last year, to help me get over it.

Maria_Whoo hoo for ME papers!! I love getting that mickey mail before a trip!! I expect we'll see you here more now that you're done coaching Mickey. I do like to respond to all the posts when time allows, and get to know some of the newer members better. I'll be checking over the rest of your qotds, to potentially borrow some. Looking like a beautiful weekend here! Anything fun on the agenda?

Rose-Sorry for the sucky day at work, but glad it ended with an awesome run!! It is amazing how good those endorphins make us feel. I have been eating really good this month, and wonder if part of it is the fact that I'm getting out every day and exercising. I read an article about having a dog, and how it is good for your health and just patting a dog will bring your blood pressure and stress levels way down. I believe it. I am still amazed at how much I am loving having Poko.

Nancy-I have run with my friend Karen. She ran with me on most of my long runs before the princess, and when we started running together, I made sure she knew how slow I was, and felt a little awkward at first, but realized I needed to do my training at my speed, and she really, truly didn't mind going at my speed and run/walk intervals, and was happy to have the company. We used to laugh, because she would chat away, and if I was running, I wouldn't be able to talk and answer til we were walking again. I did find I would push myself harder on short runs with her, than if I was alone, and that probably helped my speed and endurance. We did the wicked half together, and she thought she was going to run/walk with me, and I told her, I didnt' think she should, that she should go for her own time, but she really thought she would stay with me, but when we started, I knew I needed to go slow and pace myself, and she was trying to get me to run faster, and I just couldn't if i wanted to finish, so she went on ahead. She finished an hour ahead of me, and her and another girl I knew were waiting for me to finish. I really did love having her company on the long runs especially. I think if you talked up front about it with your friend, about your speed, and needing to go at that, and be frank about what kind of encouragement you were in the mood for, it might be nice to have company for some of your runs, especially for marathon training. Those will be some long runs, I"m sure.

Lindsay-How was your day? Did the scale behave itself? If not, forget about it. You have been rocking this year, all the exercise and weight loss so far, and I know you'll be losing again next week!

Have a great night Princesses!! In just 4 weeks we'll be checking facebook frantically looking for pics from the princess expo, and whatever fun dinner you all plan. Ahhhhhh, heaven!