In Search of my Body...Not The One I Ate.. #4 "Inspiring Others... 1 Tiara at a Time"

[lisaviolet]

Hi Liz!!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy--So jealous of your margaritas. I mean, I drank my beer, but margaritas, totally yummy.

Kat--Sounds like you had an awesome hockey game. And your shoes, I get the Asics 2130's, I have super flat feet and need even more stability.

Thanks for understanding the whole weighing less than DH thing. I knew you all would. I mean DH and I are only 2-3 inches apart in height, so it's not like I expect to weigh THAT much less than him.

Still drinking beer here. milking my last day off the wagon for all it is worth.

I so did that last night. Milked my last day on the wagon for all it was worth. Made that hockey game this AM even MORE fun!

My arches are on the flat side but my wear patterns on my current shoes are fairly well-distributed, so they said to go with something with stability but not too much. That Asic model line was on the list of things they recommended so I was like SCORE! when I saw it in Ross. The only bad thing about it is... well... they have pink on them.

I downloaded the coach to 5k running plan from coolrunning and may start it toward the end of Feb. I think I need to talk to E or another more experienced runner, though, as I am not a couch potato so I might want to modify it some?

So, E, today I texted you about tofu AND bought pink running shoes! Still giggly?


Oh, and yay! on the results of the superbowl.

 

[adsrtw]

Amiee - that is weird. Are you tall? Big? As in bones I mean. I can't remember if you said.

Amiee - first on Brad. It's Brad, yes? I so feel heavy when I read about it all. I don't know how you made it through Amiee. I really don't. You are something. Know that Amiee. You are something.

I have another question. Are you looking in a different way with new possible men? I mean I assume you felt big time chemistry with your ex. Are you thinking differently at all? I don't think you should be in any way. Really. I'm just talking outloud and curious. Sometimes I read about those who say the chemistry isn't as big as deal now. And I don't understand that. I would rather be alone than be with someone who is a great man, loving but I didn't feel that feeling of he is _________________. Like a spark. Just wondering outloud Amiee.

I'm 5"4' with a medium frame (the whole wrap your fingers around your wrist trick ~ they touch). I carry a bunch of weight around my waist. I can tell my arms are smaller (sleeves fit better!) and I can see definition in my calves. Wow, I think I just complimented myself!

On to the next part, I had to post it and run. I'm very open about it, but it is tough to read it. I would have lost all courage and deleted it otherwise. Yes, his name is Brad. The worst part of our relationship was from Sept 03 to February 04(that's when the verbal/mental stuff progressed and I didn't even realize it was getting worse). We had been talking about a 2nd child for a while and ended up diving in late summer. It's ironic that everything took a nosedive after I told him I was pregnant. Didn't know he was with my ex best friend then. It was miserable. Genetics helped ~ I come from a long line of strong willed women (ok, ok stubborn). But, I had two living reasons to get up and create a better life ~ Ryan and Taylor. Sometimes they were my only reason to get out of bed. I don't think my own family knew how low I was then.

I would never take him back, but he got help and got better (just could never admit it).

As far as looking differently at dating possibilities, no. If him and I aren't meshing, then we are wasting each other's time. Gotta have a spark to make a fire. I expect to get butterflies or that little tug. Or when I am working on something and a thought interupts my concentration. Make sense?

 

[adsrtw]

Yes I took it as a joke - no worries. The need to bust out is really for me to wrap my head around all of this. I'll get there... really I will.



Thanks... I am going to finish the book. Things could change as I go right?


Yup - JC is tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder...



So proud of you for standing up for yourself. Your challenge is your own so do what you need to. We will be here to help you track whatever it is you want to track...



She shoots - she SCORES!!!!! That's our Kat. Congrats on the shoes. I will definitely get fitted for my next pair of sneakers. I think I have feet that roll outwards, but who knows.

Superbowl party went well. I stuck to my food plan and splurged a little, but nothing horrible. Still sore from yesterday's workout, but hopefully that will be gone by tomorrow. The sad part is that I have no voice thanks to this cold I have been fighting. Work should be interesting tomorrow with no voice.

BTW - I laughed my bummocks off when the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head commercial came on and Mrs. Potato Head put on her angry eyes...

Off to bed for me.

Have a good one everyone and I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Paula

Thanks Paula!

 

[princessrunner]

Morning everyone!!

Okay, the angry eyes commercial was so hilarious that I almost died laughing. Of course I was the only one in the room laughing hysterically. I guess it has more meaning to some of us....

We had blood orange martinis with canided hibiscus flowers in the bottom of the glass that you had to eat. Undescribable for sure. Not bad flavor (heck it was candied right) but very strange texture. Slimy but not. I had 1 and went back to beer.

I got in all my miles yesterday plus 1 mile of skiing on our friend's trails. Her trails are not as wide as mine because she skis traditionally so I was having a bugger of a time getting up the hills without catching the toes of my skis but it was all lots of fun. She has some beautiful trails out through the woods.

So last night I ate too much, stuck to my 2 beers and that martini but unfortunately someone put out these chocolate cakes with cheesecake in the middle of them. They were way too yummy. I did only have one but I think it contained more calories than I had consumed all day long... So this morning I am back up a pound. Oh those bad choices....

I was born in 1966 and I am one of those lucky Lisa Marie's. There were 5 total Lisa's in my graduating class. One of us was Lisa Ann and the rest were ALL Lisa Marie's. What was up with that??

I hope everyone has a great Monday. It is supposed to be a balmy 30 degrees here today and I have to take the girls to the gym....then David to swimming...then MIL birthday party... So much for enjoying the sun...

 

[3DisneyKids]

MORNING!

Looks like everyone had a great week-end, lots of staying on program and/or getting ready to start program today. Excellent!

Ok, I think I have everyone's goals for our new Challenge, so I will post the chart at some point today. Was planning on doing it this morning (as in right now), BUT a potential new client contacted me, so I have a meeting with them at 10am and I need to prep. I don't really "need" an new contract right now, but given the economy, I don't feel like I should be turning away any work either. So that has to be my priority this morning.

I'll post on the flip side.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Thank GOD someone else is having the snow for a change Glad you are enjoying it Kelly!

Kelly - have fun in the snow (and please keep it - we have more than enough)

I am enjoying the snow, about 6 inches fell overnight! Which of course means that the whole of England has come to a standstill I do have to keep an eye on it though - im at work and if it gets any worse they'll cancel the buses and i'll be stranded

It is getting better, but I still think that Bella is a whiner. (sorry Liz). Of course - I don't think that about Kelly / Bella...

I am glad to hear that!

Kelly - Where are you in England? I forget. Inform me. How is your head today? That must of hurt.

Im up in the North of England - our nearest big city is Sheffield.
My head is ok today, bit of a headache though! No lump so far, just a red mark in the parting of my hair!

Kelly-Can you see all of Edward yet? You really need to. It's a totally beautiful picture.

I see him! Gorgeous picture - I LOVE it!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi. My sister is doing good. She got out of the hospital yesterday. She is so happy to be home.

Thankful she is better...

My husband got terrible news at work today...he has to travel to PA and lay off HUNDREDS of people. Bad all around.

That is so awful for all involved...hopefully there will be a good turn around in this economy for us all...

What happened to Missy?

I actually e-mailed with her last week and told ber to come back...she was feeling a little bad because she thought we were all kicking hind end and she might bring us down...I explained that it was the farthest from true...and we are all in this at whatever success or depressed level we are at...she said she would post again...I hope she does!

Well, I had a good talk with DH last night about MIL. Instigated by him, not me. I had asked MIL what colour the bridesmaid dresses were for the Cyprus wedding (because I didn't want to clash, or look like I was trying to wear the same colour if you kwim) and she told me. Very polite conversation, we talked about other things too. End of it I thought. But DH heard her saying to SIL-to-be thats the last thing she would tell me about the wedding as 'I don't need to know the details, we are guests and nothing more'.
I don't know where this has come from. So, Im very sad today - more for DH than myself. But he heard it with his own ears so its not 'tittle-tattling' from me.
However, this will not make me make unhealthy choices. I am going to own my weight-loss and exercise and not use MIL as an excuse.

I feel your pain about your MIL...Chad's was a nightmare times a bilion...as long as your hubby stands by you and knows she is in the wrong on her behavior...let him deal with her...it will strengthen you two...andd it makes your load lighte because it really is her problem...not yours...

#1 Name/Family Sunny. I actually re joined Disboards last January just to join this group. Promptly got sick and stopped the diet I was on and never posted again.

As soon as I saw your name I knew I remembered you from the start last year...so glad you are here and glad you found us again!

Here is my OFFICIAL CONGRATULATIONS to all you LOSERS! Challenge Winners! Take the bull by the horns Rock Stars! Your efforts are to be commended.

(Liz - isn't it ironic that you and I would want the tiara more than anyone and we blew it off. February here I come.)[/B]

Yes! Great job rockin the crowns all you success stories! I am super proud of each of you...and Lyz...I agree with the crown envy...I had suggested the crown as part of the challenge....and I don't even have one...darn darn darn....But we can get one this time...doable!

LIZ

just needed to tell you - I LOVE CAKE. Apparently I always have, just wasn't aware if it before!

that's all I needed to say right now.

Is it possible to live on cake alone? Cause I am with you...just found one that may be my alltime fave...but can't have it for a wedding cake from MN I don't think in Florida!...

Just want you all to know, that I did it. All by myself.

(aren't you proud of me )

I missed the weather report...When did He!! freeze over?

Also, I sold my first thing on Ebay! (Lyz--funny you mentioned Ebay because I just put my first item up for sale this week!) Delena had a pair of itty-bitty disney crocs. Woo-hoo! I bought them new on Ebay for 15 dollars with shipping, and I sold them pretty well used for 11.00! Princess 1/2 here I come! I have alot more stuff to sell too.

I actually am selling things on Craigs list and e-bay this week to ...let ya know how it goes! Congrats!

Oh yeah! I forgot. And LisaV, right? I mean, she pretty avoids alcohol anyway.

It's a party wagon! Anyone else want to join the fun?

I am a non-drinker as well...kidney problems at every turn...stomach on fire is not a good feeling...so no go joe on da booze...or vino...except communion wine...does that even count?

Holy Crap...I just signed up for a triathlon. March 8th. That is 5 weeks from today.

Erika - you are a nut!

Dawn, how goes C25K? Think you will be ready for the Princess???
I am doing my first day of it today...with the walk/fast walk combo...when is the Princess?

I just told DH and he said 'Is the mantlepiece ok' - hes so used to it now

Is there a way for clumsiness to be cured I wonder I could make a fortune if I discover it!

It's called living in a bubble...but you...may pop it...and prove science wrong!

"If things are not uncomfortable, nothing is going to change".

Nancy - Ineeded that this morning...posting it above my new desk set up in my office as we speak!

Okay - need to catch up on weekends...but this weekend was really good...

Baylor had his first hockey game on Saturday - we did not think he would be able to play after the burn this year at all...and he did awesome...all the aprents were glad he was there...very welcoming...and he scored! I cried...I am so proud of him and all he has overcame in such a short time...he was the last ine on the ice to warm up because it takes him a while to bandage his leg - get extra protection against blisters etc...and he is concious about doing that in front of the guys...so hopefullythat will ease as well as time goes on...

Then Dan and Baylor and I spdent the day - shopping...went to Trader Joe's...(does anyone have them by them?) and I looove that store...bought a Flat bread (sort of) that is almost an exact replica of the one at Chefs de France in Epcot...called Tarte J' Alsace by Maitre Pierre...8 oz and 4 servings at 150 calories each...
title says "A French Style Flat Bread with ham, carmelized onions & gruyere cheese." The other amazing thing is the stores policy is if you buy something..do not like it...bring back the box/reciept and they will give you an exchange or money back! The place has all organic/natural/not processed good foods...and low prices...

Found some Gnu bars there to try and got fiber cereal!

The pupp's name is Ace. Yup...Baylor's dog and he settled on a name finally...it has been good BC for all of us...Baylor said "if this is how much work a baby is...I don't want one"... we have all been taking nights getting up to let him out at about 4am...have a kenel now and he is adapting well at it...

I will try and post a pic of him today...

Need to find my cord to connect the camera with the computer! Moving my office was great fun and still have a few boxes to sort! It better be in there...
Tom is here again...I used to only have him visit 2-3 times a year...now he is a reg. pain in the tukkus...

Okay - that is it...finished New Moon...off to get the 3rd one...addicting...better than chocolate...really!

 

[amykab]

Hey Ladies,

Checking in from detox here, making sure I didn't post anything totally ridiculous last night. Thankfully I didn't. Totally not hungover or anything. I think I drank 6 beers and 2 spiced cider drinks. I am just tired. I was up past midnight 3 nights in a row. I think it has caught up with me.

Kat--I always wondered why I had uneven wear on my shoes until I went to a running store last year. Totally sweet deal on the shoes. Sorry about the pink! pretty soon they'll be dirty and you won't be able to tell! As for C25k, you might want to start maybe at week 3-4.

Kelly--Glad you can see Edward now!

I've got C25K scheduled for this evening.

 

[zigzagzerr]

Happy Monday everyone! So far this morning, I'm dealing with a migraine (which stinks) but I figure the day can only improve from here.

So, I had a bit of a "aha!" moment on Friday. I had the day off from work, and after doing a bunch of laundry and errands, I headed off shopping. I desperately need some new work clothes -- everything is too tight and looks terrible. Anyway, it was a depressing shopping day -- I didn't like anything I tried on, so bought some track pants and shoes and that's about it.

Well, fast forward to Friday evening. DH and I were watching "What Not to Wear" (love that show), and they were highlighting a bunch of ladies who had lost significant amounts of weight but were still wearing their old huge clothes. A lot of discussion centered around body image, and one of the women said that she couldn't buy new clothes because, although she had lost 40 pounds, she still wasn't finished yet. Therefore (here's the aha part), she didn't DESERVE to get new clothes. Couldn't buy them until she had lost ALL the weight.

The point was that she would feel a whole lot happier and confident if she were wearing clothes that fit (no matter what size she was). So I finally had a heart to heart conversation with myself, and the next day, I went shopping again. I bought 4 new pairs of pants.....a size larger than I had been trying on the day before. Surprise surprise -- they looked 100% better on me and I felt 100% better wearing them.

So, I know I will eventually get this weight off. But I am a heck of a lot more comfortable in clothes that fit my body right now. To me, this is a big step.

Okay, this week I plan to work my exercise, improve my food choices, and stay away from alcohol (must've been all the superbowl wine last night that caused this migraine, and I have no desire to go there again this week).

Have a great day! (and give yourself a hug today for the beautiful person you are, inside and out).

 

[HockeyKat]

Hey Ladies,

Checking in from detox here, making sure I didn't post anything totally ridiculous last night. Thankfully I didn't. Totally not hungover or anything. I think I drank 6 beers and 2 spiced cider drinks. I am just tired. I was up past midnight 3 nights in a row. I think it has caught up with me.

Kat--I always wondered why I had uneven wear on my shoes until I went to a running store last year. Totally sweet deal on the shoes. Sorry about the pink! pretty soon they'll be dirty and you won't be able to tell! As for C25k, you might want to start maybe at week 3-4.

Kelly--Glad you can see Edward now!

I've got C25K scheduled for this evening.

Hmm, maybe you are joining E's ranks of the undead! No hangovers!!

Thanks about the shoes. I was excited to find them! I didn't really want to drop $70-100 on shoes right now...

Happy Monday everyone! So far this morning, I'm dealing with a migraine (which stinks) but I figure the day can only improve from here.

So, I had a bit of a "aha!" moment on Friday. I had the day off from work, and after doing a bunch of laundry and errands, I headed off shopping. I desperately need some new work clothes -- everything is too tight and looks terrible. Anyway, it was a depressing shopping day -- I didn't like anything I tried on, so bought some track pants and shoes and that's about it.

Well, fast forward to Friday evening. DH and I were watching "What Not to Wear" (love that show), and they were highlighting a bunch of ladies who had lost significant amounts of weight but were still wearing their old huge clothes. A lot of discussion centered around body image, and one of the women said that she couldn't buy new clothes because, although she had lost 40 pounds, she still wasn't finished yet. Therefore (here's the aha part), she didn't DESERVE to get new clothes. Couldn't buy them until she had lost ALL the weight.

The point was that she would feel a whole lot happier and confident if she were wearing clothes that fit (no matter what size she was). So I finally had a heart to heart conversation with myself, and the next day, I went shopping again. I bought 4 new pairs of pants.....a size larger than I had been trying on the day before. Surprise surprise -- they looked 100% better on me and I felt 100% better wearing them.

So, I know I will eventually get this weight off. But I am a heck of a lot more comfortable in clothes that fit my body right now. To me, this is a big step.

Okay, this week I plan to work my exercise, improve my food choices, and stay away from alcohol (must've been all the superbowl wine last night that caused this migraine, and I have no desire to go there again this week).

Have a great day! (and give yourself a hug today for the beautiful person you are, inside and out).

I watched that ep of WnTW as well! I watch that show a lot so I had seen 3 of the 4 that they were using to flashback.

Good for you for shopping. I know it hurts to do so but sitting around in tight clothes just makes you feel worse. Soon enough, you will be sending/giving those clothes to someone else!


I think I am going to start couch25K the week after my tourny. Don't want to mix the two too much. This week is going to be mostly elliptical cardio, I think, and the kickboxing class on Thurs. I may try to do it tomorrow but after two straight days of 1.5+ hour hockey, not sure I will be up to it.

D and I made shrimp and meatball gumbo last night. It is about 170 cals, 4g fat, 3g fiber, 25g protein, in 2 cups. I posted the recipe on sparkpeople if anyone is interested: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=512448

 

[Dizneydawn]

The point was that she would feel a whole lot happier and confident if she were wearing clothes that fit (no matter what size she was). So I finally had a heart to heart conversation with myself, and the next day, I went shopping again. I bought 4 new pairs of pants.....a size larger than I had been trying on the day before. Surprise surprise -- they looked 100% better on me and I felt 100% better wearing them.
Great advice...actually today I am battling that same head game...not regarding clothes but other life things...I wonder how many men believe they do not deserve something vs women?
So, I know I will eventually get this weight off. But I am a heck of a lot more comfortable in clothes that fit my body right now. To me, this is a big step.
Very proud that you did it...and it is amazing when you have things that fit...even if it is not the size you wanted to see...how much better you feel...I am needing to dump clothes as they get too big again...I figure at 235 there will be a new wardrobe heading my way...most of which I have in my closet! I also like shopping at thrift stores as I am losing weight...that way nothing huge is spent and I do not have to feel bad about what I know will need to be bought in a few weeks!

Have a good day everyone!



Have a great day! (and give yourself a hug today for the beautiful person you are, inside and out).

BTW: Had Trader Joes high fiber cereal for b-fast and loved it! Who knew it would not taste like tree bark...I mean...it was actually really good tasting...looking forwrd to breakfast tom!

I also just walked Ace around the block and it is -3 out...we had a heat wave this weekend and lots of snow melted...so hazardous walking everywhere....middle of the street was okay...but as we hit the sidewalk on the main street...it was a frozen river...snow plowed mounds on either side of the sidewalk only can pool onto the sidewalk as it melts...duh!

This is...
no joke...
the first walking I have ever done outside in the winter that does not involve any sledding or skiing or target/malls...in my adult life...

so I did not realize the perils that awaited me...my shoe choice of Bjorn clogs were a bit stupid and I almost took 3 diggers! The cars passing me I am sure were amused by the 240 pound acrobatic skill I possessed as I kept my @ss offthe ice! But I survived and was out...moving...and will hit the TM at 2:45 with Carsyn for the C-5k...report back later!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Happy Monday everyone! So far this morning, I'm dealing with a migraine (which stinks) but I figure the day can only improve from here.

So, I had a bit of a "aha!" moment on Friday. I had the day off from work, and after doing a bunch of laundry and errands, I headed off shopping. I desperately need some new work clothes -- everything is too tight and looks terrible. Anyway, it was a depressing shopping day -- I didn't like anything I tried on, so bought some track pants and shoes and that's about it.

Well, fast forward to Friday evening. DH and I were watching "What Not to Wear" (love that show), and they were highlighting a bunch of ladies who had lost significant amounts of weight but were still wearing their old huge clothes. A lot of discussion centered around body image, and one of the women said that she couldn't buy new clothes because, although she had lost 40 pounds, she still wasn't finished yet. Therefore (here's the aha part), she didn't DESERVE to get new clothes. Couldn't buy them until she had lost ALL the weight.

The point was that she would feel a whole lot happier and confident if she were wearing clothes that fit (no matter what size she was). So I finally had a heart to heart conversation with myself, and the next day, I went shopping again. I bought 4 new pairs of pants.....a size larger than I had been trying on the day before. Surprise surprise -- they looked 100% better on me and I felt 100% better wearing them.

So, I know I will eventually get this weight off. But I am a heck of a lot more comfortable in clothes that fit my body right now. To me, this is a big step.

Okay, this week I plan to work my exercise, improve my food choices, and stay away from alcohol (must've been all the superbowl wine last night that caused this migraine, and I have no desire to go there again this week).

Have a great day! (and give yourself a hug today for the beautiful person you are, inside and out).

LisaZ - I watched that same episode and could so relate. I look in the mirror and still see my old self. It is a hard thing to get used to, but it is getting easier. I am so happy that you went and bought clothes that fit. Fit is so important in fashion and it does wonders for your confidence level. You will be buying new, smaller clothes in no time.

I found a pair of jeans in my closet this weekend that I have never worn (and I wear jeans every day for my job so I have a lot of pairs in there). Bought them when they were on sale for ten bucks but they needed to be shortened. Tried them on and they are now too big... Oh well, off to good will for them. It stinks that I spent the money and didn't wear them, but I am so excited about getting rid of clothes that are too big that I don't care.

I see a closet cleaning and a shopping trip in everyone's future after this challenge...

Dawn - Glad Baylor is doing so well at hockey. It must mean a lot to him to be able to play this season.

Paula

 

[3DisneyKids]

SPRING BREAK CHALLENGE

Name.....Wt. Goal….PTD.......Exercise Goal….PTD/W.....Other…….....PTW
Erika.......135 lbs......end.........2100+core…......n/a…........track+wag…........n/a
Liz..........lose some...n/a…..…..do some...........n/a...........track 5/7…..........n/a
Lyz..........-5 lbs........n/a........4x/week.............n/a..........day by day….…...n/a
LisaPR.....-3 lbs.........n/a……...25 /wk……...........n/a..……….scale sanity…….…n/a
LisaV........n/a….........n/a......6 on/2 off...........n/a...........think..……….…....n/a
Paula......-10..............n/a.......3x + 2x..............n/a.........OP when away.…n/a
Amy.......-5 lbs..........n/a.......4run+2str.............n/a...........track 3/7+wag….n/a
Dawn......n/a……........n/a………3x c25k................n/a...........track 7/7…..……..n/a
Nancy.......n/a...........end........2100 min.............n/a……......track 5/7+wag….n/a
Aimee.......n/a...........end.........810 min..............n/a............track 2/7………….n/a
Kelly.........n/a….........n/a……....3/7…...................n/a…..........track 6/7…….....n/a
Stacey.....-10 lbs........n/a ……....n/a.....................n/a………....track 7/7…………n/a
Kat………12-1500 cal…..n/a………1200min…….....……….n/a………….water+wag……....n/a
Sunny…….WW………..….n/a………..n/a……………….....……n/a………….water+track…....n/a
LisaZ.......-5 lbs.........n.a.........4x.......................n/a...........limit snacks.......n/a

*PTD = Progress to Date
*PTW = Progress this week
*end = will weigh in at the end of the challenge
*wag = on the NO Alcohol Wagon

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I don't really "need" an new contract right now, but given the economy, I don't feel like I should be turning away any work either. So that has to be my priority this morning.

You're absolutely right. Good luck with it.

So Erika -

Celebrate the now. Exercise - 6 on 2 off. Eat consciously.

Great goals, Lisa. Perfect for you.

So, E, today I texted you about tofu AND bought pink running shoes! Still giggly?

Kat has pink running shoes?


Oh and thanks for sharing your recipe.

So last night I ate too much, stuck to my 2 beers and that martini but unfortunately someone put out these chocolate cakes with cheesecake in the middle of them. They were way too yummy. I did only have one but I think it contained more calories than I had consumed all day long... So this morning I am back up a pound. Oh those bad choices....

One pound? You were up ONE pound? Oh honey, you need to try harder. I was up THREE


My body can retain water like nobody's business!

Well, fast forward to Friday evening. DH and I were watching "What Not to Wear" (love that show), and they were highlighting a bunch of ladies who had lost significant amounts of weight but were still wearing their old huge clothes.

I watched that too! Glad you found some clothes that *work* for you!

I also just walked Ace around the block and it is -3 out...

That dog is going to be GOOD for you. Keep walkin' him!



My little haitus has ended. Today I'm back with my "A" game. Had an awesome cardio workout today. Eatin' right. Food plan in place. Groceries bought. Yep. Gonna earn me a smiley face sticker on my journal

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, the challenge is up! If anyone needs me to make changes, just let me know!

LisaZ...if you want to be in the challenge, just say so! It is never too late around here!

Meeting went well. The client loved me and offered me a FT job. No thanks...I would have to move to Iowa! But I will do the consulting gig and their money offer was fair. Not great, but certainly inline with what others offer, so I can't complain. One thing about my line of work is that often times it is exploding while others are losing their jobs. (The government has the re-education program for those who lose their jobs, so many down-sized people can go back to school to finish their degree or get a new degree, thus online universities have enrollment booms. Then those universities call me to design their programs, etc.)

Ok, time to get ready to go up to campus. Every Monday. Yuck. (Really, it isn't bad at all. I just like to complain about it.)

 

[goofyfan-12]

Ok, the challenge is up! If anyone needs me to make changes, just let me know!

LisaZ...if you want to be in the challenge, just say so! It is never too late around here!

Meeting went well. The client loved me and offered me a FT job. No thanks...I would have to move to Iowa! But I will do the consulting gig and their money offer was fair. Not great, but certainly inline with what others offer, so I can't complain. One thing about my line of work is that often times it is exploding while others are losing their jobs. (The government has the re-education program for those who lose their jobs, so many down-sized people can go back to school to finish their degree or get a new degree, thus online universities have enrollment booms. Then those universities call me to design their programs, etc.)

Ok, time to get ready to go up to campus. Every Monday. Yuck. (Really, it isn't bad at all. I just like to complain about it.)

Congrats on the new client. Take the good with the bad right...

Have fun on campus - it could be worse - you could be on the jumbotron again...

Back to work for me. I'll check in later after my JC appointment.
Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Nancy, Paula - 2 songs:

Beyonce - Single Ladies
RunDMC - Tricky

It's official. I'm caught up. Going to bed. Nighters.

One more thing. What happened to Missy?

I am ALL about Single Ladies right now. And we sing Tricky so much that my kid knows "it's tricky to rock a rhyme, to rock a rhyme that's right on time..."

Hasn't been around for a while. Lurking maybe?? Good Night Lyz!

Oh I forgot to post this yesterday, but I found the tofu noodles! Haven't had them yet though.

OOOOH, YEAH!!! Tofu noodles!

WAKEY WAKEY RISE AND SHINE!

I have read back..I promise!

So far so good today:

Breakfast - 2 slices of wholemeal toast with WW Jam
Snack - Caramel Snack-a-Jacks

Water: 2 glasses so far (its 10.30am)

Well, I had a good talk with DH last night about MIL. Instigated by him, not me. I had asked MIL what colour the bridesmaid dresses were for the Cyprus wedding (because I didn't want to clash, or look like I was trying to wear the same colour if you kwim) and she told me. Very polite conversation, we talked about other things too. End of it I thought. But DH heard her saying to SIL-to-be thats the last thing she would tell me about the wedding as 'I don't need to know the details, we are guests and nothing more'.
I don't know where this has come from. So, Im very sad today - more for DH than myself. But he heard it with his own ears so its not 'tittle-tattling' from me.
However, this will not make me make unhealthy choices. I am going to own my weight-loss and exercise and not use MIL as an excuse.

Thanks for listening. Or if you skipped over it thanks anyway!

Steph - Sorry Zac is sick

Everyone

Have a great day all

Your MIL is a b$tch and I hate her for you. That's all!

Lyz! Wowza you were a busy girl last night!

Really - for the pasta, try the barilla plus or the Ronzoni smart taste. I'm telling you they are so "white" - but enriched. And true, the total calorie content isn't much different, but the nutrients and fiber is.



LOVE those songs. Both on my current playlist. Oh and this morning I'm adding some Cake.

Good for you, Kelley!

Have a great weekend all!!

Isn't Cake FUN??? Dawn, Cake is a band. Not a food.

Back from my beating and yes, it was just that. We started with core and I thought I was going to die. Oh - I am doing pushups off the floor!!!! Still doing them with my knees down, but it is progress right. One of Jesse's former clients was stretching out next to us and OMG she looked amazing. After she left, Jesse was like - don't worry - I can get you there and proceeded to tell me about all the things he wants to do with me, but needs another month or so for me to get stronger. Now he could just be stringing me along so that I'll resign, but I don't think so. Either way - I am in this for as long as my bank account will let me. Then I will have to do it on my own.

Challenge goals...

Lose ten pounds
Work out 3x week with trainer and cardio 2x week
Stay on plan during Odyssey of the Mind tournaments (that marathon starts in mid Feb and runs through March)

What is everyone else going to do?

Paula

Wow, Paula, look at you go!!! I'm impressed.

LIZ

just needed to tell you - I LOVE CAKE. Apparently I always have, just wasn't aware if it before!

that's all I needed to say right now.

I am so happy you love Cake! Rock and Roll Lifestyle is one of my songs. Can you tell???

Amiee- shred=30 day shred by Jillian from BL. Its strength, cardio and Ab's, 20 minute workout's that KICK your butt!!

I am relaxing in front of the new HUGE TV. DH has been saving his birthday/xmas/whatever money for awhile for it and he is SO happy with it. I'm also having a beer. A Leffe. The store had an awesome belgium variety pack on sale. Leffe. Hoegarden. and Stella. DH was also able to get a 6 pack of Highland Gaelic Ale which is brewed in Asheville, NC where he's from.

And I made salsa for tomorrow. Yum.

Liz-You most post pics of any purchases you made from coach.

I swear to post Coach pics. It was fun. And I love Hoegarden. I am all about the wheat beers.

And Liz...she was *considering* getting on the wagon with us. Not sure where she ended up??

Nope, I need to learn moderation. So I have to keep it in the mix.

Holy Crap...I just signed up for a triathlon. March 8th. That is 5 weeks from today.

Wow, cool!!!! Get swimming!!!

Hi everyone...

Erika - a tri.. you go girl!!! can't wait to hear all about it.

Kelly - have fun in the snow (and please keep it - we have more than enough)

Just a quick post to say hi to everyone. I am off to the gym to do some cardio (and yes Nancy - intervals) and then back here to get ready for the game. We are planning lots of healthy snacks as well as some not so healthy. If I plan accordingly, I should be all right. Besides, I have a scarf to finish knitting for a friend so my hands will be busy.

And - I did get another five or six chapters into Twilight last night (in between caring for my dog who is recovering form ACL surgery and is so not a happy camper). It is getting better, but I still think that Bella is a whiner. (sorry Liz). Of course - I don't think that about Kelly / Bella...


Have a great day everyone and I'll talk to you later,
Paula

Paula, we must discuss Twilght. You and me. Later?

Hi Liz!!!!

Hi!!!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

My goals for this month


Lose weight.

Exercise.

Start back up running program.

Track food 5/7 days.

No other numbers, just those goals!

 

[amykab]

LisaZ-totally get where you are coming from with the clothes thing.

Dawn-So great that the new puppy will give you alot of extra walking time, but I would highly recommend getting some winter walking appropriate footwear. Clogs and wintery weather do not mix. Also, I HAVE to ask: Does your computer have a special key that types out "..." ? Sometimes instead of reading what you wrote, all I read is "dot dot dot"

Liz-Your goals sound good!