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

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

Stacy, I get the lonely. And let down from big life things. Totally.

I am super impressed that you have not dipped into the weekly points. I totally eat mine!

Also, gang...only one Diet coke today! Yippee! Do I get a star for that? And only one yesterday!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

OOOH, STARS! YES! I got stars!

Amy, so this worked for you? Cool. Maybe it will work for me. I used to drink DC as a treat. But then Jodi and lunch with her got me hooked on 2-3 a day. Now she can't have it, so I have a good reason to ease off it, too. But I think I am going to still drink DC and vanilla vodka. On drinking nights, it's all off the table, right? As long as I track!

 

[amykab]

I think the DC/vanilla vodka is fine! Do diet soda's count as points on WW?

I know I have felt SO SO much better this week keeping up with my water. I don't know why I go through these phases where I don't keep myself as hydrated as I should.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I think the DC/vanilla vodka is fine! Do diet soda's count as points on WW?

I know I have felt SO SO much better this week keeping up with my water. I don't know why I go through these phases where I don't keep myself as hydrated as I should.

Nope, diet sodas are nada on WW.

I know, I need to drink my water, too. When I do I feel better. If only I could just get it without having to THINK.

BTW, loving the baby fan fic.

 

[lisaviolet]

E - thanks for putting up those pics again. It's weird seeing you two heavy, cause that's not how I think of you. But you SO were.




]Sorry Liz. Sorry Erika. But I nearly fell off the couch. This is why I love my cutie.

I need an intervention. If I were creating a word picture for you, it would be of me jumping into a vat of reeses peanut butter and chocolate. I have hit the wall. I've gotten nothing done (and not in small part to this board - if I don't log in tomorrow, it's cause I'm taking a work break. Isn't that funny, my break is for work, not from it.) I am not happy eating thoughtfully. It sucks. I want bread and chocolate in king size doses. And pop. Dangit I WANT POP. And now hubs is counting calories and of course not suffering one little bit. AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH. And I'm tired. Oh and I haven't even worked out this year. NOT ONE TIME! I think I'm mostly tired. And I think that is where I am starting. I must get my rest under control. No more burning the candle at both ends. Goodnight friends. I'll see you - when I see you. (Who'm I kidding, you know I'll be back first thing tomorrow.) Night.

Ummmm Lyz. Are you doing the BL? Kept waiting for you to mention it yourself. But forget it. Are you?

And you got it Pontiac with the "I am mostly tired". Tired want sweets. Tired wants fast carbs. Tired wants pop. Tired needs to get some sleep and some Lyz time.

 

[amykab]

That fan fic is so funny...When I was "working" and we had alot of free time, we were told to look busy at our desks. So I read ALOT of fan fic.

 

[lisaviolet]

Erika I forgot - there was a picture way back some - yesterday I think - that you looked so incredibly beautiful. You were driinking a beer I think.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Erika I forgot - there was a picture way back some - yesterday I think - that you looked so incredibly beautiful. You were driinking a beer I think.

Lisa, that doesn't narrow it down for Erika. That's like me with a drink in my hand. What picture DOESN'T have that? I joke about that - every picture must have a drink in it! Whoo!

 

[lisaviolet]

Okay Paula and Nancy!

First you make me Then you make me laugh and shake my head at your little jabs you.

And Paula - the sarcastic side. I love it. Where the heck have you been hiding that? I heard about it in Florida. Loving it.

And no I will not make myself seem like a further total nut job by trying to explain how I could eat a glorious building.

 

[lisaviolet]

Lisa, that doesn't narrow it down for Erika. That's like me with a drink in my hand. What picture DOESN'T have that? I joke about that - every picture must have a drink in it! Whoo!

I've so missed you.

 

[lisaviolet]

Gosh I got to get to bed. There's nothing like feeling like you don't have a brain in class.

Lyz - you need some Lyz time. You really do. Do you take it? Maybe I'm off base. Hey, here's a thought. Does hubby want to cook all the new recipes for success? Does he cook? No sarcasm. I"m curious.

And I forgot to say that's pretty impressive his loss, eh?

So cute - I did a hubby dig and hubby big up. That's nice. Okay, I'm talking to myself now. Must go to bed.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Lisa wants to know if he cooks

Sorry, just got hysterical for a moment.

Missed you, Lisa!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Um, he doesn't cook.

But EriKa, no love for my snarky beer comment? Us lushes have to stick together! "Will Run for Booze".

And Lisa, I miss me, too.

And I second the emotion - Lyz needs some Lyz time.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Yes, I have total love for your snarky beer/drink comment!

And I HAVE the shirt "Will run for WINE." Or is that on a bondi band. I think it is on the bondi.

Yeah, let's not forget these beauties....

Me flipping you off. Ha!

And just so I don't completely ruin my exercise queen rep:

 

[adsrtw]

Ok, my post was too big, gotta break it up!

Whoo freakin hoo!!!! Forty pounds lost... that is huge!!!! Congrats girl. Gotta celebrate that with some dancing

Keep going. We will help you stay motivated. This bunch kept me on track for what felt like forever when I was losing my mojo and I am still here and losing again (thank you god!!!).

Congrats!!!!

Paula

Thanks Paula! It's very hard not to stay motivated with this group. So much passion. Truely a wonderful spirit. And congrats to you for sticking with it through the tough parts.

This is amazing!!! So great....and thanks Paula for posting your response...it is so easy to miss something when we are all posting at the same time...and youthink nothing has been added since you last read....

This one was too fantastic not to recognize!

Thanks Dawn! If it wasn't for my IM bugging at me all the time, I would think the same about posting. It goes at my pace, right??

Nice Job.That is something to be really proud of.

Thanks Nancy! Hope you survived the snow day!

So Im still waiting for the Plumber to come - the Landlord just called, hopefully he'll be here today if not he will definitely be here before...Monday Not good!

That is unacceptable! Monday?!? Do we need to hope a plane and straighten him out?

adsrtw - Congratulations! 40lbs is amazing!

Thank you! I am very excited! I just wish I could see a difference though.

Enjoy your snow. We are getting all ice. Freezing rain, actually. The trees are coated - it's at the point right now where if the sun came out it would look beautiful....but...too much more and limbs will start coming down ,etc. We just had an ice storm here 2 weeks before Christmas - and some people had no electricity for TWO WEEKS.
That too is totally unacceptable! Wow, I just sounded like a Valley Girl! Those poor people!

It was such a mess of broken trees, etc. bringing down power lines. and now...here we go again

Not going to happen again ~ sending good vibes.

Amiee - 41lbs is AWESOME!

Thanks Lyz!

Amiee-WTG on the loss!!

Thanks Amy!

The other thing I still do, which is actually really healthy, is Smart Dogs. These are the veggie hot dogs. Fat-free, cholesterol-free, and all natural. My kids LOVE them and they are all soy protein.

OMG! I love them! Even before I started dieting.


The last bit of advice is something my mom did/does with them, so I can't take the credit. Every spring they plant a garden. And it is THEIR garden. They love, love, love watching everything grow. And they are always so excited to eat what came out of their own garden. This is how we get them to eat green beans! But only during August. The rest of the year, they won't touch them!

Wow, lots of fond memories here for me. My grandpa did this with me. He would save feed sacks just for me to sit on. Couldn't have my fanny getting dirty could we?!? He organic gardened before it was cool to do. OMG, the produce that was in front of me was insane. Sweet Peppers? Why stop with one, he ordered 4 varieties. Tomatoes more like 15 ~ not exaggerating. Leafies ~ who knows. I enjoyed fresh endive, bibb, boston and on and on from 2 years old and up. I have to give credit to him for my extraordinary palette. Funny thing is, I wouldn't eat one single veggie for my mom. Your plight sounds familar.

Hmm. Okay, newbies. Lukers. Here's the thing. If you join us, we will support you like nobody's business. We will love who you love, hate who you hate, we will hold you up every step of the way.

But we do expect support in return, and we're not mamby-pamby. It's the internet. We're NICE for the internet! We don't flame people or curse you out! We're like the genteel ladies of the Wild West. Seriously. But, we don't do BS. We don't have time for that, because we give it our all here, when we can, and plead bankruptcy when we can't.

So if you like our style, come be our friend. Sit next to us at lunch. If not, I am sure there is a thread that you will like.

I'm not trying to be rude, I'm not trying to scare anyone off. In fact, I"m saying COME! We probably like you already! But I am not going to apologize or make nice when there's no need to do either.

Rant over.

Well said!

So, I went to WW today. Up 4.4 from pre-Christmas. I think that's pretty good, considering the total food orgy I had for the last two weeks. I'm happy with that. And then I went to the gym, and the bank and the grocery store. I'm still sad though. I just AM. (If you're just tuning in, my mom has cancer, 5th time, is doing chemo, my BFF is having the a risky pregnancy, and it looks like my BIL is getting divorced. Sadness all around.)

I think you earned a food orgy and you have every right to be in a sad mood.

I'm not sad about the weight - please, I'm thrilled. I'm not sad about my mom's chances. I'm not sad, although I am worrying, about Jodi. It's just all of it together. Sadness.

Got it...no go..wedding wins...and I will just keep working for a better me...


Dawn, I have never made it to the alter, but I was engaged once. It was very consuming. Yes, yes, keep working for a better you, but if it turns out you want to do a race here and there...Go for it.

All I can say is WOW!!! You guys are AWESOME! I have been lurking - but I saw the call to come out - so I have!

I was going to read every page - then post when I got to the end - although I have made it to page 8 and couldn't wait to put my hand up and say "I want to join too!!" I can't wait to read more and get to know you better.


#1 Name/Family - I'm Melissa - I turned 40 last March - my DH is Kevin and we have a DD who is 10 - Madison. We recently bought my childhood home from my parents and we ALL live there together! Which is fine for me and Madi - Kevin has his moments! We live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I'm a Construction Coordinator for a hospital - and am in the midst of the construction of a brand new hospital for our community. I work mostly by myself in a trailer on the jobsite, taking care of the paperwork and spending about $200 million dollars!! When I'm not at work - I love activities that allow Madi and me to do stuff together... shopping, going to the movies, playing games, etc. Kevin works most weekends - so Madi and I always find something to do. I also love to read and to scrapbook. Oh - and I LOVE DISNEY!! Our last trip was this past December and I've been trying to figure out exactly how soon I can go back!

#2 What you are the Most Proud of for the Year 2008 in terms of weight loss/excersize/healthy choices - My Dr. and I have been working on my weight issue - which lead to blood pressure issues for a couple of years. I see her on a monthly basis to check-in and see how things are... at my appointment in December - we "discovered" that I had lost 30 pounds since December 07! Really - I had no clue - I haven't bought a new wardrobe, wear basically the same clothes (except for the new ones that I can't pass up at CJ Banks clearance rack!!) So - the small gains, the small losses - for me over 12 months times equalled out to a net loss of 30 pounds. Which I am proud of - and just hope I don't "mess up"!

#3 What your goals are for 2009 in terms of healthy living - First - I want to MAINTAIN the loss I have - then of course add to it! I know excercise needs to be part of my life - and right now, it's not. I feel like I "may" have the way I eat on the way to being under control - but I need to MOVE!! So, December 2007 - I was 263# - December 2008 - 233# I'd like to see 199# sometime this year!

#4 What is needed from us to help you achieve those goals - Even in the first 8 pages that I read of this thread - the support you guys offer here is AMAZING! I feel that I could be staring at an Oreo - post my dilemma here - and could be talked down in a matter of minutes! (Okay - you get the idea!) I love the Sharing and Caring!

#5 A famous person you would love to have the body of...because each of us has a different body style and the realities that go along with it... You know - this hasn't been something I have thought of much! Hmm... I might have to think about this one. I could pick a famous person - but there aren't many that are 5'0 - and although I can get skinnier - I can't get taller!! Okay I've decided - I want to be a "mini-me"!

#6 A good food choice that you turn to to help ward off the munchies... This one is hard for me too! I drink water and chew gum. Although if I'm at home - I scrapbook as a hobby and I don't like mix food with my papers, etc. - so I will put off getting a snack until I'm done - then I really don't want it!

#7 Why are you here/joining us...what do you hope to gain...or what have you gained....(not weight if that's the case! ) - I found this thread through Dawn's PTR and TR! I feel as if I already know her and her family - her stories are hillarious - and she reminds me of me! She has RAVED about how wonderful you all are here - so I came over - intending to lurk - and couldn't help myself!

I can't wait to join in and hopefully offer you guys the same support and friendship you seem to so readily share with others!


Peace, Love and Mickey Mouse!

Melissa

I just lost this post once, which sticks because I said things how I really wanted them said.

Newbies/Lurkers--I just want to reinterate what Liz said, above.

We love, love, love each other here. Some even vacationed together recently.

But...what makes this thread different from others (and what makes it work, imo) is that we are REAL. We don't just blindly say, "You are doing everything great! Go YOU!"

Like, I really need Liz or Kat or Amy or Lisa or anyone else here to say, "Get your head out of your a$$ and work your program!"

We would love for you to join us! We would! New people are always welcome. Look at Aimee and Kelly...brand new and already our new BFFs! But we won't coddle you. We will love you and support you, will laugh with you and cry with you, and we will also tell you when you are going down a path that may not be the best.

The thing is, we all have our own issues, right? Everyone does. And here in this thread, we make people own their sh*t. Because it is that stuff that prevents us from being successful in our weight loss and health journals. So be prepared for honesty here.

Can I hear an AMEN?!? I know I have shared more of my former demons (sometimes demons) than I would have ever dreamed.

But let me say..the success stories here! Amazing! We have several people who have lost well over 50 pounds! Some almost 100! And we have people here who went from completely sedentary and out of shape to running Half Marathons! These are huge events! And everyone here has supported us 100%. Every step, every INCH of the way.

And that goes for other life events as well...things not even remotely related to weight loss. Just life. We have cheered for jobs and prayed when there have been illnesses. All of it.

It is like we are BOTH Jillian and Bob wrapped into one!

Wow! Thanks for the instant warm welcome!

Okay - I don't have a plan - but I want one!!

I'd love a seat for lunch, as I usually eat along, and I have read ALL of the Twilight books - but haven't seen the movie - sad, I know! (I'm reading the Inkheart/Inkspell/Inkdeath trilogy currently.)

One of the HUGE hurdles I have ALMOST overcome is that I am a COKE addict - no! not that coke! Coca Cola! And that would NOT be the unleaded variety - I'm talking high-test! I have just about curbed my consumption to one glorious, ice-cold, liquid syrup 12 oz can per day! I'm thinking that's where a bunch of my loss can be attributed to - I can't even write here how many I drank a day - it is so obscene it would be rejected by the censors!! My "resolution", promise to myself, whatever you want to call it - is that I can only drink water (or unsweet tea) at my desk! No sugary drinks, no cute little red cans - just water! That's the closest I've come to a plan so far.

We did get a Wii Fit yesterday - I do have a brand new treadmill (well, it was brand new two years ago - although since ITs NEVER BEEN TURNED ON - I'm considering it still new! And, since I work at a hospital - we have a Wellness Center will really low membership rates - but I've never joined. (I think I'm seeing a plan form...)

I'm loving all of the running talk - a confession - many of my dreams have me as a runner - go figure!! The only part of me that runs is my nose!! Maybe there is a runner in me too!

Oh my, lost my comment. It was long. Healthy vs fad. Stick with healthy. I'm tipsy on meds, not really making any sense, but Hello and welcome.

OMG!!!

Holy Crap. What a day I missed. Some schools have internet access - at lunch. This week - none. What a day for you guys. Too funny. Sorry I missed it. Really sorry. I like getting work. But I hate missing that.

First - hi Erean (whoops if I'm off on the spelling. ). Hi Melissa. Flowers for you too! A big welcome to you both.

Okay - I don't know if my brain can think. I had a level one class today. Love it. But it takes hours to feel like I have a brain left. Overstimulation for sure.

Lyz - the selling sucks. Not making light of it. It has been a burden in my mind. And sad. I wasn't trying to make light of it - but acknowledging could be facing more difficult issues. But thanks - it does suck. And is draining me. We have a lot of money in this condo. Which is hysterical when we are struggling. So we are fortunate. We bought in an area of downtown that at the time was up and coming. Read: prostitution and drugs up a few blocks (but my neighbourhood is now high end - city life ). Funny story - Jean used to go up to practise soccer drills in a park a few blocks north. She would have so many guys wanting to join her. So they would be in the middle of a drill. Cell rings. "bye" "Got to go". Rushes off in a flash. Over and over. No time for exercise when you have a deal going down. I wish I could write that better. It is funny.

So real estate. Our first condo jumped over seventy thousand in seven years - five years after it was built. (same condo would have been over hundred thousand change right now) So I am lucky. This one is smaller. But terrraces are $$$. So might rent. Might buy. Who knows. Decisions. Don't want to see equity drained. That would depressing. But real estate fees/land transfer tax/lawyers. Life. I'm rambling. But thank you. Thank you guys.

Amiee - congrats on the 41 girl! Fantastic.

Erika - loved the update. And loved mine. Loved the eh? Loved the single. Loved the ish. Loved it. I don't know where forty went. Seems like yesterday. Really. And 42 is in May. Wow. Time.

Liz - so happy about Jodi. You are continually in my thoughts Liz. Continually. Sorry to hear about your BIL.

Hi everyone.

Thanks Lisa! Welcome back to the chaos!

Oh my gosh, I had some really wonderful comments and they are gone. Gone Gone. Ok really, going to bed.

 

[adsrtw]

And easier to digest as well. many people who think that they are "lactose intolerant"...find that it's really the cow's milk that their body doesn't take kindly to, and goat is just fine for them. One of the girls in my 4H club can't tolerate cows milk. Even butter. So now they are making their own butter with goats milk (well, technically cream) as well...

I heart goat cheese!

Thank you all for the welcome. I'm looking forward to getting to know this group. How do I keep up with the posts? I feel a bit overwhelmed.

About me: My name is pronounced E-reen (like Irene but E). I'm 35 (ugh) I work from home most days and my boys stay home with me. When I'm not home dh is with the boys. We both work together (as Realtors) and I think that's what's causing a lot of my stress. Being with Dh 24/7 is not fun sometimes.

We live in Georgia, in a suburb about an hour north of Atlanta. I've been here since 1997 and I like it, but would rather be in Florida. I lived in Daytona Beach before moving here. I was a social worker for people with disabilities before my department was shut down and I decided I'd had enough.

I'd like to lose about 90 pounds and now that you've all pointed it out, dh's comments are a challenge to me. I love proving him wrong because he truly thinks he knows better than I do on all aspects (poor misguided man).

That's all I can think of for now.

I had a fantastic comment and lost it. I will come back to this tomorrow. It was profound seriously.

E - thanks for putting up those pics again. It's weird seeing you two heavy, cause that's not how I think of you. But you SO were.

I need an intervention. If I were creating a word picture for you, it would be of me jumping into a vat of reeses peanut butter and chocolate. I have hit the wall. I've gotten nothing done (and not in small part to this board - if I don't log in tomorrow, it's cause I'm taking a work break. Isn't that funny, my break is for work, not from it.) I am not happy eating thoughtfully. It sucks. I want bread and chocolate in king size doses. And pop. Dangit I WANT POP. And now hubs is counting calories and of course not suffering one little bit. AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH. And I'm tired. Oh and I haven't even worked out this year. NOT ONE TIME! I think I'm mostly tired. And I think that is where I am starting. I must get my rest under control. No more burning the candle at both ends. Goodnight friends. I'll see you - when I see you. (Who'm I kidding, you know I'll be back first thing tomorrow.) Night.

Oh, you gotta get some sleep. I can't avoid temptation when I am tired. Oh and a really yummy chocolate treat that isn't too bad...Swiss Miss Chocolate Pudding Only 60 calories!

Sorry i've been MIA guys! Work, and getting everything tied up for classes next week, and Bruce has been sick, so he was actually home the past few days, so we were cramming in some quality time. We played scrabble, he let me win, we're so lame


AIMEE - Congrats on 40 lbs!!! Thats awesome!

Lyz - step away from the peanut butter cups... I hope you have a good night!


SO i've been doing really well sticking to my points and have worked out 5x this week, so i'm hitting that part of the challenge. My cold finally disappeared but unfortunately Bruce got it, so now he is miserable and grumpy!!! Classes start next week and I'm a little nervous......

I'm kind of bummed, i don't really have anything to post as I'm in a pretty boring rut right now. Nothing really is going on, eat sleep work workout eat sleep, rinse repeat.....

I hope everyone is having a good night, and staying warm! It's been icy/sleety and freezing here all day.....

Thanks! Good Luck with your classes. I am sure you will do fine!

Oh no, I have some posts that I was quoting. Agh! If I neglected anybody, it wasn't on purpose!

Erika ~ yes, this is my first. I'm so excited!!!

Lurkers and new posters ~ I couldn't agree with anybody more! I've only been around for a few months and more recently got my butt in gear and started posting regularly. All I am going to say is...

Peer pressure does help. The good kind! We all have our share of ups and downs, but it is so refreshing to be able to talk about those times. We might cheer you on; we might beat somebody up for you.

But seriously, this is a very fun, passionate, and loyal group.

Alrighty everybody ~ my IM is killing me again. And my meds are really kicking in. So tired but had so many things to say.

Good night! Sweet Dreams!

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning everyone. Paula, it's not so bad once you get used to it!!

I read through all the pages since my last post and I think I need to go back to bed!! This is hard to keep up with. I am going to take the advice listed though and just touch on what has touched me and let it go from there.

Wannabe runners: You can so do this!! I know that some of you consider me a runner, and I am happy for Erika who considers herself one, but I do not consider myself a runner. I am not in this to be anything. I am in it for me, and my dad who died of cancer and cannot do any sports anymore. When I toe the line (not that I am EVER that close to the front) I see a lot of people around me who make me feel very inferior and not deserving to be where I am. But I am there. When I started out, not so long ago, I could not even walk a half mile without being winded. True story. I did not do the C25K plan but it is an awesome guideline to use. I ran my first 5K in October of 2006. I ran my first half marathon in January of 2008 at WDW. I ran another half marathon in April and another in October. This April, I will attempt my first full at the Country Music Marathon in Nashville. You so can do this. Not because you want to be a runner but because you want to feel alive and an inner pride that no one can even describe to you. I crossed the WDW finish line, said thank you to my dad for getting sick because I would have never tried to make myself healthy again if it were not for him, and I burst into tears. If you want to do this, please, just do it. Okay now I sound like a Nike commercial.

Soapbox moment over. I hope that made some sense as I am thinking randomly (as my Shelby puts it). Anyone who wants to do a race can do it. You really, really can.

Okay, there was something else but I lost it in the passion of the moment....

I guess I will have to get back to that one later. I skied yesterday with my MIL, 4 miles. Now I am down one mile for the week but I still call it a win. We skied in the snow, the blistering pelting snow that made my cheeks burn every hill, and had a really great workout. I am working on my technique and man did my quads burn!! I also pulled my hip flexor when my moose of a dog (seriously, he is as tall as Mike when he stands up--the dog and Mike) stepped on my ski from behind while I was in full stride... But this morning I am feeling pretty good and I am headed out again this afternoon as the skiing was PERFECT. I may not make up that mile that I lost, time will tell....like how much time I have before I have to pick up the kids... My eating was not terrific and I went very slightly over my calories yesterday but I did weigh myself this morning (I know Erika bad toady) and I am down 2 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!! Now if I find those 2 Friday morning, I am not going to be a happy camper.

I hope everyone is having a great day!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Lisa/PR--Hoping to catch you this morning.

What is your advice for always staying "half-ready." Ideally, I would like to always be ready for a Half. But (and you and I posted back and forth about this several months ago), I have a really hard time losing weight when I am distance training. Like, my body feels the need to hold on to every single calorie I put into it because it knows it is going to need the fuel for all of the running.

I believe you said that you had a pretty good system for distance training and weight loss, right?

Any info. you (or Nancy) can pass along would be great.

I am sort of floundering here now that I am not doing the Half on Saturday...just not sure what direction to go in, if that makes sense. I am contemplating running 13.1 on Saturday anyway, here at home. I still have to think about that. Not sure if I can do this distance without the cheering (and without the bling!).

 

[Dizneydawn]

Morning all -

Baylor's 13th Birthday today and I think I am having a slight weird feeling. Like mentally with all that has gone one in our lives since summer, I have not realized the baby of the family is finally a teenager. My youngest at 37, is 13. I feel really old and too young for this at the same time. By no means is he a baby and he is more mature through his actions and his life han the other two in many ways, but it still is a milestone.

We are having a gathering of family at a local pizza place, so I will be concious of my food today so I can enjoy a little with him. Chad is going to be there because he needs to be. It would mean a lot to Baylor and there is no reason why 2 parents should not be able to get over their cr@p for their child for a birthday. I would like that to always be the case but a lot does not depend on me so not mine to own.

Baylor has been talking about the movie "Defiance" which opens up on the 16th for over 7 months now. He and his friends will see that that weekend for a friend party...that is all he keeps talking about. We found out a long family secret about 4 years ago, that my maternal granfather was Jewish. Long story and discovering many lies later from my grandmother (staunch Catholic), his family re-connected with us.

This really impacted my kids. Treyner looks like my grandpa in many aspects. Dark features and a more prominent nose. We found out that there was more than a handful of first cousins, aunts and babies of my moms that died in the Holocaust. Seeing your family name on memorials that were sad before, but now you see a personal connection, makes you look at history with a more intimate eye.

Anyway, Baylor is looking forward to today and the 16th and I am sure he is glad his family does not have to intersect with his friends! He is always good about saying, "I love you," in front of anyone on the phone or in person but keeping friends and family seperate when you have 2 older siblings who taunt you is important!

Hope everyone has a great day and I hope you all treat yourselves with respect and love for your bodies.

Love those pics E - makes me smile
Brcs - good luck at school and glad you still are here...might need to lean on you for some wedding advice! ( Stacy - do you know I call you Bruce's in my head? I know that isn't right eitehr but is always what I see when I see your avatar...so if you need a male name for an alias sometime - I got your back!)
Lisa PR - thanks for putting it out there that you can run for something bigger than yourself for motivation because I can always do something more for someone else it seems...
Lisa - you are a Canadian hoot...

Hi all!

 

[princessrunner]

Well I could come down and just sit on the sidewalk and cheer for you beer in hand. The bling I would have to work on....

After your post about the high protein levels I am having a hard time telling you that in order to maintain loss and put in the miles, you have to up the protein that you take in. Your body needs this for endurance. It burns the fatty stores first and then the protein sources available to it. Endurance athletes can maintain higher protein intake without kidney damage due to the increased need for the protein. So don't shoot me okay. I can find the research on this if you want to read it. There was an article in one of my running mags a few months back that touched on this subject.

This is my maintenance routine:
M-3 to 5 miles plus 4x10 sec hill sprints (I do not do the sprints with no race in sight and add them in as I get close to race training).
T-1 mile easy/2-3 miles at HM pace/1 mile easy
W-rest (this is my XT day usually)
Th-2 to 4 miles easy and 2 miles moderate pace
F-5 iles easy with 6x30 sec intervals at 5K pace or faster (again same as Monday).
Sa-Rest (XT again)
Su-9 miles easy relaxed pace.

The 9 mile Sunday run is the reason that I could do a HM at the drop of a hat. Not fast mind you and not for PR but I could do it. The longest run on most HM training plans is 10 miles. My training plans for races start at 4 weeks out from any given race with the exception of the full marathon where I have to get that long run up to 20 miles before the 4 week start of the plan. This plan was in Runners World and I am pretty sure if you searched the website, you could download the full plan.

I hope that answered your question. If not, please let me know. I am a little random this morning as I said earlier. I have to do QA (quality assurance) where I listen to the reports and fill in the blanks that others leave. It does not reinforce my confidence in my coworkers.....