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

[AKASnowWhite]

Need to check in with my daily totals...

Food:

eh. at 29 points, which is on the high side of "ok"...but I had a major screw up today. Don't know WHAT I was thinking. actually - I wasn't thinking - that's the problem. I ate a piece of this a-mazing choc. chip cookie pie. TEENSEY little piece. Truly itty-bitty.

Then...I went to my nifty little software that takes the recipe and gives you the nutritional breakdown I wasted - yes WASTED 6 points. SIX POINTS. I was so ticked at myself.

My "challenge" was to track 5 out of 7 days per week. This week I did 6...right on course.

Exercise - Counting 90 minutes today. An hour with the trainer, followed by 30 minutes on the elliptical....giving me a grand total of 360/1500 which should be right on pace for the month challenge.

I had said that I wasn't going to focus on "pounds" this month....just tracking and exercise minutes. And right now, I'm totally sticking to that. Between the extra strength work I've done (especially today!) and MAJOR pms I'm not "feelin' it". No weight check for me tomorrow. Maybe next week, just for laughs...

 

[HockeyKat]

Okay, for my challenge (at least to myself), food for today:

B: sf oatmeal (100), clementine (35)
L: ham pita (100), salad (100)
D: Fajitas: 4.5 oz fajita steak meat (225), 8 medium shrimp (50), onions and peppers and jalapenos and cilantro (25), 4 corn tortillas (200), 2 Tbsp ff sour cream (25)

Total, 860. Will likely have at least a 200 calorie snack. Exercise, 15 min on dreadmill, 20 on elliptical, 25 crunches. Water, 80 oz.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Nancy--just need to say that I am SO proud of you for tracking! You have been doing such an awesome job! I know that, like me, you hate it...so goddess crown for you!

Dawn--The gift! You know, some people just never cease to amaze me. Like, how crazy is that??? I am finding behavior like this more and more infuriating. It is just maddening!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi all...

I am beat tonight. I had a dinner meeting followed by my training session. To make things worse, I am out of town this weekend and will miss my Saturday session, so he worked me extra hard to make up for it. So, I am with Nancy... my arms are killing me today.

Dawn - that just sucks about the stolen present. I can't believe people sometimes, just can't believe them.

I'll post my challenge updates in the morning... too tired to type right now...

Talk to you all in the morning,
Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi! First post of the day? I think...

Today I went and did spin. And then my day exploded.

We have some major family drama going on. I have read and will try to be on for the next few days, but no promise on replying to everyone today. The Third Drama of Christmas is very consuming right now.

As for the challenge, I started on Wednesday. So far I have done two days of exercise! And tracked! And weigh in next week.

Dawn, I am sorry your son's birthday ended so sadly. I think maybe we both should have asked Santa for less drama for 2009! Because I am sure over mine.

Ok, night gang. Hope to see you all tomorrow!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Exercise challenge--week 1:

365 minutes / 40.5 miles (running + cycling)
Abs = 4x (goal was 5x)

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning everyone!!

Okay, challenge first. I reported my exercise and miles yesterday but I will do it again just in case it was missed. I did weights/abs/yoga 4 times this week plus I have 25.35 miles logged. Now, we all know I was down 2 pounds right....well I stepped on the scale with my jammie pants and tank on this morning (have to be PC in the house with a teenager) and I was only down a pound.... So I give myself the speech about how I should have never gotten on the scale yesterday and seen the 2 pounds and that 1 pound is a good start toward my goal, etcetera. All this while getting undressed for the shower. I decided to try it again sans clothes as this is how I usually weigh myself -2.5 pounds for the week!!!! I called Mike into the bathroom and told him I was down 2.5 pounds and he gave me a look and said he was only down 2. Double yay for me, I lost more than he did!!!! !!!

Dawn, I have no words for how bad I feel for you, Chad and Baylor. I do not understand what makes anyone think that they deserve something more than someone else does. Are people just not aware of right and wrong anymore?? I understand that this is an "I want it now" society and that is why we have so much credit card debt and stealing but, seriously people. I sometimes wish that you could attach a letter or picture of the person that the item belongs to so that the person who stole it would feel remorse. I would like to believe that there is a small amount of good in everyone but there are times that I have lost my faith in people. Truly. Thankfully, the boards have shown me that there is goodness and compassion all over the world. Give Baylor an extra hug for me and if you need another 135 pounds of weight to enforce on this person, just call, I'm available.....

5K times. Okay so here is the thing. For me, 5K is just not my distance. My fastest 5K time is 30:23 at a 9:46 mpm pace, all jokes aside. I cannot for some reason make myself run faster than this. My fastest 10K time (and my only 10K time) is 1:00:18 or 9:43 mpm pace. I was shooting for under 1:00 (insert angry eyes here). My fastest HM time was in Hollis NH in October at 2:12:47 or a 10:08 mpm pace. My disclaimer on the HM was that I was running with AmyBeth68 and her partner ScoJo15 and we were absolutely smokin the course. We were averaging 9:30 miles until mile 10 where Amy cramped up so horribly she had to walk a lot. We all started the race together and we all finished together. She gutted it out in the end but her calves were hard as rocks. She had been taking cold medicine and not drinking, lesson learned. Anyway, the HM time would have been around 2:05 and I think we could have made it 2 or under. Now I am sure that if I had someone slapping me beside the head the whole way on a 5K, I could run it under 30 minutes but that is what it would take, kwim??? Either that or I would have to be pacing out someone else where I watch the time for them not me. Nuff said....

So here is my second idea for a race....a relay. They have 5 person team relays throughout the country and some go up as high as 10 people. You all could sign up as a team, split up the mileage and come home all having a great race and all being able to walk at the end!! Put that one under consideration too. Some of the legs are no longer than a 5K. I would be willing to run either the farthest distance leg or the hilliest leg as most people don't want that one!

Tip O' The Day: I so do this, every day. It sure did not help when the blue period started. One day I got up and put on jeans because we had an appointment directly after my work finished and I had to put on my 1 pair that is a size up. It was surely a wake up call for me. So, I still dress in my workout clothes (I am now) but...when I am done my workout, I change into jeans and a tee. It is a true teller of where you are. I am back in my 4's again and glad for it. Secretly, I have a pair of Shelby's discarded 2's that I am hoping to get into soon.....you know, after the challenge....or maybe the next one!!!!

Everyone has done SOOOOO well with the challenge. I am happy for each and every one of you just for making 1 change in your day. It totally makes a difference. Mike has started taking his lunch instead of stopping for one. Even though he was making good choices, he was eating too much. Just 1 little change. Keep up the great work everyone!!!!!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

I am so flipping angry right now....shaking so angry...someone broke into Chad's car at a local drug store and stole Baylor's present out of it. Literally just left the pizza place...he drove 1/2 block to run and get mole skin for Baylor's feet for his skates so he does not get blisters on his graph site. Baylor was going to spend the night at Chads and wante dto play it there...

He was in for 10 minutes and then came out and knew it was gone...cameras are on the lot but not able to be reviewed till mgr there tom...

Baylor calls me...he is crying...pissed crying...and I am at home like ***...Chad has police there to report it...$140 gone in 2 seconds and that was Baylor's only gift...what a sh!tty thing to do...after all the rest of the cr@p he has gone through...now this...

I hate the way people act sometimes...and if I catch the little sucker who did this...I will not need any help cause he is going to have 243 pounds of fat beating the ever loving cr@p out of him or her...I should'nt assume anything...

Okay...off to find out more details....

UGHHHHHHHHH

Oh I am so mad my eyeballs are shaking. Some people are unbelievable.

Hi! First post of the day? I think...

Today I went and did spin. And then my day exploded.

We have some major family drama going on. I have read and will try to be on for the next few days, but no promise on replying to everyone today. The Third Drama of Christmas is very consuming right now.

As for the challenge, I started on Wednesday. So far I have done two days of exercise! And tracked! And weigh in next week.

Dawn, I am sorry your son's birthday ended so sadly. I think maybe we both should have asked Santa for less drama for 2009! Because I am sure over mine.

Ok, night gang. Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Thinking of you

Ok, is it weigh-day today?

I'll tell you anyway. I am -1lb from my starting weight. I am quite happy with that, although its more to do with the water I have drank (and got rid of ) than any exercise. So, this week I WILL do better. No excuses.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Amy, Dave, David, Kate, Tracy, Shannon, Roxy, Jim, Debra, Barb, Mandy, Cam, Stacie, Carrie, Becky, Jeff. I just need to say your names today. Run hard, run safe, run joyously. You are all in my heart these next few days. My team. Warriors, one and all.

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Only have a second, but wanted to check in. This morning was my weigh in. Down 2.5 lbs this week, 4 lbs total since 1/1 not as good as i wanted, but i'm still pretty happy!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Amy, Dave, David, Kate, Tracy, Shannon, Roxy, Jim, Debra, Barb, Mandy, Cam, Stacie, Carrie, Becky, Jeff. I just need to say your names today. Run hard, run safe, run joyously. You are all in my heart these next few days. My team. Warriors, one and all.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

For the challenge, I'm down .6 and exercised 0/4. Not the plan. No exercise. But I am eating thoughtfully, dangit.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi all.

Thank you for understanding my rant last night. Just so infuriating to know that someone can be such a jack wad. I try so hard to make sure both Baylor and Treyner have birthdays that are not swallowed by Christmas since theirs cushions Christmas by 1 1/2 weeks either side.

Chad and I had talked about something for Baylor that he could enjoy since he still is not up and moving as much as before and loves music.

We have never been a family that gets the kids things all year round. They are in sports and that is where the money goes. Plus I want them to appreciate things, not take anything for granted.

So last night just totally put a damper on his day and ruined a little bit of his trust in people. It was a good teaching lesson though. To double check the doors are locked, that you need to make sure if you hear your friends are in posession of something stolen they turn it in to the police and that everything you take/find has a person behind it that has worked hard at what is lost/stolen. We always have talked to the kids about turning in items found that do not belong to them etc...this was a great lesson on why that is so important.

Police filed a report, cameras only cover the crosswalk in the parking lot leading to the building. Chad remembers locking the car but Carsyn was just getting out as he did and that may have caused her's not to lock and she was in the back seat next to the box. I called Walmart and told them about the incident in case someone tried to return it. Planning on calling the local newspaper in case some parent knows their kid ended up showing up with something unexpected and they did not realize where it came from. We have had many parents in this town tunover items stolen by their kids. For the most part I think people do not want something like this to happen to anyone.

Yet at the end of the day, Chad and I will end up buying him a new one and that is money that hould have gone to something else. I feel like I just burned a $140 in front of my face for the sheer pleasure of it. That is what makes me the most mad. I used to get my nails done, have not since Baylor's injury, I choose not to smoke or eat out often because it is money to go elsewhere needed, buy things at consignment or thrift stores all the time if possible to make sure I am economically responsible and resourcefull. Baylor gets most things handed down from Treyner and now...something he really wanted...new to him...even when it gets replaced...will always be tarnished. Just crappy and a sense of violation. I am not mad at Chad...he feels horrible...Baylor was mad last night saying that if his burn had not happened this would not have happened since he needed to stop there for his graft site. I know that if it was going to happen it was going to happen but to him it is just one more thing related to this darn accident. He said last night he did not want it replaced. I know he was just hurt.

At the end of the day I told him, it was not as bad as it could have been...no one broke into Chad's car through a window, no one was hurt over it and everyone is healthy. So count our blessings.

I will weigh in later...and post my results....

 

[Dizneydawn]

For the challenge, I'm down .6 and exercised 0/4. Not the plan. No exercise. But I am eating thoughtfully, dangit.

Every step towards success is a step in the right direction! Good for you!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Then...I went to my nifty little software that takes the recipe and gives you the nutritional breakdown I wasted - yes WASTED 6 points. SIX POINTS. I was so ticked at myself.
Get that one...never will waste points on cr@ppy Pizza again...only the good stuff if I want to indulge...
My "challenge" was to track 5 out of 7 days per week. This week I did 6...right on course.

Exercise - Counting 90 minutes today. An hour with the trainer, followed by 30 minutes on the elliptical....giving me a grand total of 360/1500 which should be right on pace for the month challenge.

I had said that I wasn't going to focus on "pounds" this month....just tracking and exercise minutes. And right now, I'm totally sticking to that. Between the extra strength work I've done (especially today!) and MAJOR pms I'm not "feelin' it". No weight check for me tomorrow. Maybe next week, just for laughs...

Great job...!

Exercise challenge--week 1:

365 minutes / 40.5 miles (running + cycling)
Abs = 4x (goal was 5x)

Awesome!!!

GREAT JOB ON THE LOSS!!!So here is my second idea for a race....a relay. They have 5 person team relays throughout the country and some go up as high as 10 people. You all could sign up as a team, split up the mileage and come home all having a great race and all being able to walk at the end!! Put that one under consideration too. Some of the legs are no longer than a 5K. I would be willing to run either the farthest distance leg or the hilliest leg as most people don't want that one!
Very Interested in the relay...like the team effort bit..
Tip O' The Day: I so do this, every day. It sure did not help when the blue period started. One day I got up and put on jeans because we had an appointment directly after my work finished and I had to put on my 1 pair that is a size up. It was surely a wake up call for me. So, I still dress in my workout clothes (I am now) but...when I am done my workout, I change into jeans and a tee. It is a true teller of where you are. I am back in my 4's again and glad for it. Secretly, I have a pair of Shelby's discarded 2's that I am hoping to get into soon.....you know, after the challenge....or maybe the next one!!!!
Agreed again...felt my jeans getting tighter as I sat eating my piece of garbage cardboard pizza nd was like..ohhh crud...not a good choice....
Everyone has done SOOOOO well with the challenge. I am happy for each and every one of you just for making 1 change in your day. It totally makes a difference. Mike has started taking his lunch instead of stopping for one. Even though he was making good choices, he was eating too much. Just 1 little change. Keep up the great work everyone!!!!!

I'll tell you anyway. I am -1lb from my starting weight. I am quite happy with that, although its more to do with the water I have drank (and got rid of ) than any exercise. So, this week I WILL do better. No excuses.

Great job!!!

Only have a second, but wanted to check in. This morning was my weigh in. Down 2.5 lbs this week, 4 lbs total since 1/1 not as good as i wanted, but i'm still pretty happy!

Very proud of you!!!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Thank you all for s l o w i n g down !!!!!

Well quick post here have lots of things to do! Beside a bathroom to paint today!

wait. What? Stephens? review: It's spelled "Stephens" but pronounced "Stefans" but goes just by "Steph" -as in "Stef"? ...yes?
YEs you hit the nail on the head! Now to make matters worse the CEO of the hospital is Stephens also but it is STEVENS Whats with these people!

I thought there was more to comment but I didn't know where it went! Be back later!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

OK KAT CONGRATULATIONS on the RUN!!!!!!!

 

[adsrtw]

I really am sick this time ~ strep. Yucky! Ok for the challenge - I am down almost 2 lbs and have exercised 2 1/2 hours. Baby steps, but I need to do more this month. And I only weighted once this week. That nearly killed me because I was just dying to jump on it several times.

Have a great day everybody.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi all...

Now that I am rested and regained the use of my arms, I can type out a proper post.

First off to Amy - may the running gods be with you this weekend. I know you are going to totally kick this 1/2 marathons bummocks, but wanted to know that I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.

Challenge results:
Swam once this week (school was closed on the second night due to snow)
Trained three times this week (Sat, Tue and Thur)
Life is good...

To everyone else, I am totally loving reading about all of your week one challenge results. It is amazing what we are all accomplishing by pushing ourselves that much further. Keep going and keep doing what you are doing and we will all hit our goals.

Paula

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Amy - I am so excited for you to run!

Kat - you know I fell over when you said you RAN. I think there may be a bruise.

Kelly - Stay warm.

Steph - The Stefans thing cracks me up. Have you ever asked his mom what she was thinking with the extra "s"?

Dawn - your point is right on - no one was hurt and you are all safe and healthy. What else can we ask for, really?

Oh, wait. Less drama. Can I have less drama, please?

I almost typed, "well at least my family is safe and healthy" and then I had to stop myself. At least we are all alive. At least we all have hope. Hope, that I can hang my hat on.

It looks like my husband and his dad are going to Dublin to see my BIL. I spoke to my SIL yesterday for over an hour and it was very good to hear her perspective, but very sad, too. We had all decided last night that is is better to do something then nothing, although my MIL is surprisingly pessimistic. Or perhaps she thinks he's going to find his own way out of it. She seems to think he is doing/feeling better and happier and I don't buy that for one second. His life is essentially still in shambles. And oh, yeah. His wife wanted to come for Christmas. He was the one who told her not to. Now, that hit me like a ton of bricks.

Anyhoo...

Challenge. I started this Wednesday. So tracking for 2 days. And three days of exercise. So I am on target for my 4x a week. And tracking. Weigh in next Wednesday.