Cam's New Lease on Life Journal (comments welcome!)

[Blueeyes101817]

hae a great weekend cam!

 

[deekaypee]

Have a great time at the MINNIE! I hope you enjoy all your girl time, but get some time with the whole-grain Minnie Muffin that is Howard, too!

I also wanted to tell you how proud I am that you're focusing on all the good things going on--your C25K program, how clothes are fitting, the healthy food you're eating. You're always so positive. And that's inspiring.

 

[Zoesmama03]

Just catching a bit on your journal. Way to go on that 8 mile run and for pushing yourself that little bit further.

I hope to be completing week one of C25K in a few weeks. I went today and jogged the first interval but clearly not ready quite yet. I did walk faster at 3.5 to 3.7 mph on the remaining intervals and I felt great for that accomplishment. But to be able to finished 8 miles woohoo that is amazing.

You go girl. I have no doubt you will hit your size for that wedding dress for those renewals. You have an amazing attitude and motivation when it comes to this stuff. Just remember they run small compared to normal "jean" sizing or even normal "dress" sizing so don't be discourage if in "wedding dress" size you get is up keep in mind your "pant" size as you go in there and if that dress needs to go up its just because evil dress makers are off on sizing.

 

[toystoryduo]

Have a great time at the Minnie, Cam! We'll be cheering you on from Ohio!

 

[keenercam]

Wow, you guys are so wonderful to me!

Jen -- Thank you for stopping by, sweetie! I'm sorry I haven't been diligent about visiting journals. I am petitioning for more than 24 hours in a day, but so far, no good! Hoping to do MUCH better after the Minnie. In the meantime, WISHing you all good things!

Tracy -- thanks, as always for your support. With all that you have going on in your life and being such an attentive mom to your little ones, I am humbled by your presence here and your friendship.

Debra -- I can't believe you think I am positive and inspiring, but you make me want to be "more". Thank you for always being so supportive and encouraging, here and on the weekly training thread. You are truly an inspiration to me!

Melissa-- Congratulations, sweetie! Woohoo on those speedy walking intervals! I know 3.5-3.7 is not easy. I am really happy for you for how far you have come so quickly! I can't wait to see you doing the C25K program and to share your progress. Remember that speed isn't important. It's the minutes you put in that will count (as I keep telling myself! LOL!). Oh, and the really nice thing about the wedding gown is that it is made to order, so although I'll be embarassed by those high numbers on a tape measure, at least I won't have a tag saying some size that I don't want to see when the dress comes in. LOL!

I have a picture of the gown as my screen saver at work. It makes me smile every morning, especially when I've just come from the gym and am wondering why the heck I continue to get up at 5:30 every weekday. :

 

[keenercam]

Eating was so bad this past weekend that I didn't even journal it. I am disappointed in myself about that, but I got back on track yesterday. I have to get rid of the mindset that I can eat all the extra calories I am burning at the gym. And I really have to get a handle on after-dinner snacking. This is a struggle I've had since my college days, and every once in a while I get it under control for some period of time. I really need to start focusing on that as the ONE behavior modification that I am going to make.

I didn't work out at all Saturday or Sunday. There just was not limitless time and I ended up at the office for 9 hours Sunday.

Workout Monday, 4/28:
Bike -- 35 minutes -- 7.17 miles -- 189 calories
TM -- C25k W2D1 -- 2.0 miles -- 238 calories

Workout this morning, 4/29 (had to drive the car pool, so limited on time)
Bike -- 60 minutes -- 12 miles -- 331 calories

I am meeting my workout buddy at the gym tonight to do C25k W2/D2. I am worried that we will both be tired at the end of the day and it will be more difficult, but it seems more important to do it than it is to do it easily.

Food today:
B: whole wheat flat wrap with ham steak
S: apple

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Went to the gym again tonight to get in W2D2 of Couch to 5k
While I was waiting for my workout buddy, I did elliptical
Tonight's workout:
Elliptical -- 15 minutes -- 1.55 miles -- 166 calories
TM -- 30 minutes - 2.06 miles -- 230 calories
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[postesf]

Cam...Good job deciding to get your workout in tonight!

I've gotten lazy this week. Nothing since Friday! Maybe tomorrow. sigh.

Only a few more days!!! Have you even had any time to pack? WOW. You keep a busy schedule!

I admire you so much for getting up early and going the gym. I've tried and failed. I would like to do it, but I work too far from home. The evenings are really my only option and at the end of the day, there is more of a chance that LTO or you are just plain tired from work!

See you soon!
Stacie

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, Stacie! The funny thing about packing for this weekend is that the only stuff that is packed is the vow renewal stuff that I am taking down early and storing in Orlando. I have some piles started in the guestroom for when I actually get around to packing, but that hasn't happened yet. LOL! The list keeps getting longer, though! Today's addition was 2 over the door shoe holders for our villa at OKW, there are 6 women staying there one night and 7 the other 2 nights so it really helps us to stay organized.

Oh, and the only reasons I can get to the gym in the mornings is because it is between my house and my office, Howard drives the carpool for me most mornings so that I can go, and I pack a shower bag and a garment bag to either shower at the Y or at my office building. I am very, very fortunate.

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Cam
You must be so excited for the Minnie
Well done for getting back on track & getting to the gym

 

[AmyBeth68]

Safe travels to WDW Cam!!! I cannot wait to meet up with you again during minnie weekend!!!

 

[keenercam]

Can't wait to see you Amy! Don't eat all the Mickey bars before I get there. LOL!

 

[goldcupmom]

I can't believe the Minnie is THIS WEEKEND!!!!! I so wish I were going....sigh!!

Oh well, life goes on!!

Hope you have a wonderful, wonderful time!! You deserve it with all that is going on at work.

If I don't get back here, good luck!! Stay Safe!! and most important, HAVE A BLAST!!!

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- I'll miss you this weekend!

Well, after working out yesterday morning and last night, it took everything in me to get to the gym this morning. But then I thought about WW weigh in tomorrow and the taco bell I shouldn't have eaten last night, and forced myself to go.

Activty today:
Bike -- 60 minutes -- 11.71 miles -- 363 calories

 

[toystoryduo]

Well, after working out yesterday morning and last night, it took everything in me to get to the gym this morning. But then I thought about WW weigh in tomorrow and the taco bell I shouldn't have eaten last night, and forced myself to go.

I hear ya girl! I had to force myself to go to the gym today too. I am so proud of you for getting to the gym this morning and getting your workout in! I hope you have a great day ahead!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Cam,

Great job making it to the gym, despite not wanting to. You are an inspiration that is going to get my butt to Pilates tonight.

Have a terrific trip, and a fun race. I'll be cheering from Michigan.

Safe journey,
Beth

 

[keenercam]

THank you, Tracy & Beth! I am feeling so lousy with allergies these days. After tossing and turning all night, I got out of bed at 4:51, took care of some emails, set up the computer for Howard to print my boarding pass for tomorrow, and headed to the gym.

Today's workout:
elliptical -- 15 minutes -- 1.27 miles -- 155 calories
TM -- 30 minutes -- 2.07 miles -- 254 calories

Today was week 2 day 3 of Couch to 5k which alternates 90 seconds of jogging with 2 minutes of walking (after a 5 minute warmup). I ate breakfast and drank plenty of water before going to the gym and drank water there. I thought it was more important to be fueled and hydrated than to worry about this morning's WW weigh in (I gained. ). The workout wasn't quite as hard as I'd feared. I am looking forward to starting week 3 on Tuesday.

However, this is probably the last time I'll check in. I'm off to see a mouse about a medal!!! And only 15k between me and the FINISH!

 

[toystoryduo]

Have a wonderful trip, Cam!!!! We're cheering you on from OH-IO!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Cheering you on from Jersey too!

 

[goldcupmom]

Hope the Minnie was wonderful!!

And that the weekend was the break you needed from all the work stress!

Hope this week goes well!

Can't wait for the report!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! Sorry I've been MIA. I got really sick right before leaving for the Minnie with my allergies being out of control and had almost no voice by the time I landed in Orlando. The weekend was absolutely awesome, though I really missed having our 7th "Minnie Girl" staying with us (Judy and her husband stayed together and left for a Disney cruise right after the race). We had so many awesome meals, inclluding Boma, Olivia's, Yatitori House, Boatwrights, tea at the GF, 1900 Park Faire and Spoodles. Absolutely delicious food everywhere and I came back up about 5 pounds though almost every last bit of it is gone.

Activity since I was here last:
5/2 (Friday) -- nada except walking around Target and AKL
5/3 (Saturday) -- nada except walking around EPCOT
5/4 (Sunday -- race day!) -- Garmin says 10 miles in 2 1/2 hours (150 mins & 10 miles)
5/5 (Monday) -- nothing except walking around the outlets and the airport
5/6 (Tuesday) -- Bike - 17 minutes -- 2.65 miles
TM -- 24 minutes -- C25K W3D1 -- 1.63 miles
5/7 (Wednesday) -- nothing -- too sick
5/8 (Thursday) -- TM -- 33 minutes total including C25K W3D2 -- total 2.2 miles
5/9 (Friday) -- Bike -- 60 minutes -- 10.64 miles (308 calories)