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

[SeptemberGirl]

Liz - loved your post. Just loved it.

And newbies - yes it's true. Was having an excellent morning - especially taking moments to come on here. But I feel like I'm falling apart tonight. I think I have a lot of feelings and I'm trying to ignore them. Good strategy. Works wonders. Eating consciously is nada too. Oh - no worries this too shall pass. My sister just gabbed for hours. You know the kind of conversation when you wonder outloud if there are two people having the conversation. Love her deeply, not her fault, but I think I needed some quiet time tonight cause I'm still processing stuff. Babbling folks. Babbling right now. Came on here because Erika said something to the effect that we must not stay away when we're not doing well. Came on to say "I'm not" and Liz - your post syncronicity.

Speaking of which - what is with Sting's brown hair? Did anyone see that?

Amy - loved the pic. Can't wait to hear about the race. Can't wait.

I didn't see his hair! Link? I love that man. So on my list.

Glad you loved it. Sh$t day for me, bad day for you...we will hang in together.

Nancy - sending you hugs to help ease the pain of your bad day...
kudos on the workout!!!!

and to cheer you up this is my desk at work - yeah, it is the one under the stairs...

of course this is my job site so life isn't so bad...

(note - this is an old photo and all of this work is now done and the scaffolding, cranes, etc are all gone)

OMG you are so the Girl Under the Stairs! Cute glasses and all!

Thanks Paula

There really is good news in all of this....I haven't reached for food....so I'll take that little success in all of this mess.

That is AWESOME news! Go Nancy!!!

Hi all..
Liz - please don't leave... this board has helped me keep going when things were really rough and I wanted to throw in the towel. Let us be here to help you.... please.....

We fight this battle every day. No matter if we are on our game or not, we fight. We had the courage to start.

JC results - I lost a whopping .1 pounds. yup 1/10th of a pound... it could be worse - I could have gained right...

Paula
swimming was cancelled tonight... grrr...

A loss is a loss! Whoo hoo loss!!!!

I know, you are right. I just feel like a loser every day being like, Hi, I am sad. Hi, I am sad. Hi, I ate a kitkat. Oh, and I'm sad.

I think I might do a pre-trip/trip report.

PLEASE DO! You'll make my MONTH!!!


Hi Everybody! I am missing a ton of quotes. Not trying to be rude, I promise!

I'm absolutely furious right now. My son is 9, almost 10 and a little chubby. I just had to use the bathroom while he was taking a bath and I saw a bruise on his chest. He told me he was pinched on the bus on Friday. OMG ~ rage! It sounds like it was 3 boys and he told me that he told the bus driver. Needless to say, I am going to control my emotions as much as possible and talk with the school tomorrow. I won't let my kids go through the torment that I went through as a kid. It was torture for several years. I was very very low. It makes me sick that kids are so d$%@ mean.

I want to kick their butts, too. I hope you can work it out with the school, etc. So sad for your son.

So Amy's quote made me think that maybe I should share some of the ones I find most inspirational....

For our newbies and those just starting this journey:

--It's a dream until you write it down, and then its a goal.

These two are for me:

--Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.

--There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.


Paula, this one comes to mind for you as you being your training program:

--The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret

Liz, I have used this one for years...when I was really feeling adrift, which strikes me how you may be feeling now. And of course, it is from a nobel prize winner in literature. Because who else would have the right words for you?

--One cannot discover new oceans unless he/she has the courage to lose sight of the shore.

And Lyz...for where you will be over the next couple of weeks:

--The best way out is always through.

And for you in general:

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.



And this one is how I think of this thread. It is Mark Twain--

--Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

I have the Thoreau on my fridge! (Second to last quote.) Love the last one...so true. So great. Must find it on a quotable magnet. And the one for me, who is it from???

Sorry, one last one...given Liz's recent post:

--Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.


WORD.

YES! Who said that??? Need it on a mug/magnet, too!

Just listened to the song "Bad Day"...'cause my day....has just beaten me down.

Started out great. Most of my day was great.

But then...the clutch seems to have "blown" in the Honda....the car my son drives. So..down a car - not a huge problem - just inconvenient. And $$$.

Then...my niece is flying in from California. We're supposed to be picking her up at the airport...plane is an hour late, so she's not landing until after 11:00...ok....I'm tired, it's past my bed time...but whatever. Can't control that.

Now? Yeah. I just hit the jackpot. 2. Yep 2 black pens were in my sons pants. Went thru the laundry. Washer, dryer....ink everywhere. On everything. I have one of those *large* front-loaders...so my loads of laundry are huge.

I'm so ticked....

On the up-side....

27 points. GOOD points. No alcohol....no soda either

Exercise...30 minutes on the bike & 45 minutes upper body strength work. For a total of 555/1500.

Oh, I SO feel you. Lots of junk that makes you want to throw your hands in the air!

Honestly, this is the best post of the thread...all 4 volumes. This just says it ALL.

I love you and I am sad that you are sad. You remember that we share a brain, right?

I remember. I hope your half of the brain feels happier.

Thanks for this! It really helps knowing that I am not with a bunch of people, although you sound so put together and healthy and fit, that has ups and downs too. I am sticking with it until I cross the finish line at the tri and then we'll see how I feel about my health and body. I was so good this past summer and then I went to Disney and it all went down hill from there. Life just got crazy and I didn't stick to it - hence the extra 20 pounds I added on since September. I ate terrible and not drinking water. It was Coke and candy bars and pizza every week sometimes every day!!! I don't know what happened but I am not going to dwell on that -- it's going to swimsuit season before we know it ladies! I have to stick to it and be comfortable taking my kids to the pool and the beach.

This really is what I need to make me do it right this time. Between you guys and WW I have no excuses for failure!

Have a great night and pleasant tomorrow. The sun will come out tomorrow! Except in Minnesota in January!

Jena, it's Jena, right? We have all been there! You are in good company. Glad you are her.

So, I'm back to normal posting! Trying to catch up!

I will post a trip/race report soon, but here is a pic of me with my Donald bling...

Erika,LisaPR: So sorry that you couldn't make it to the races this weekend. I can tell you that I totally thought of you both when I was in severe discomfort the last 5 miles and wanting to just quit because I felt that bad. So we're in for goofy 2010 right???? I am beginning to think these long distance races are kind of masochistic but I want to do it anyhow!!

Amy, so PROUD of you!!!

So perfect Liz. Thanks for being you...

Thank you, Nancy. For getting it.

Anyone care to guess what time it is?

If you guessed "drama time" you are right

Not so much "drama"...as drama CLUB. Yep. Let the party begin.

The show: Guys & Dolls
The cast: 49 kids
The necessary costumes: current count is 143

The COSTUME maker? is having panic attacks.

We had a meeting earlier this evening. Yikes. That's all I have to say about that. Guess I'm going to be a wee bit busy in the coming weeks.

I LOVE that show. We did it in HS. Please share pics of the costumes - that was my job way back when for that show!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

They just opened registration for Goofy 2010. Just sayin'....

Seriously, I was all set to register both of us but was caught short by the price tag of this race. $285!!! Times two. That is A LOT. And I don't understand...the full is $125 and the Half is $120. The Goofy shouldn't be MORE than those two combined. (Yes, I know you get the extra medal, etc.)

But the Goofy filled up FAST last year. Like in February.

I will commit right now...but who is with me?

Um, okay. more details. I can decide and commit ASAP.

Ok, must admit to being totally drunk right now. Had no desire to drink Saturday, had a couple beers yesterday on our beer laps at epcot, but tonight is my true celebration of finishing the 1/2...

Love it, Amy. Enjoy! Have one for me!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

Okay smarta$$ Paula and Nancy. (Hey Paula missed the loss. Yeah - it's a loss!!). Here is one building I could just eat. I watched it being built from my last condo up the street. And it's right across the street from the one I own now.

Here it is. Pictures do not give it justice. Actually I'm sure you're just going to think I'm crazy anyway. I would just stare at it from many angles all the time. Oh it's lovely. Very clean.

http://www.remaxcondosplus.com/toronto-condo-buildings/MOZO.html

 

[lisaviolet]

And here's part of mine which I wouldn't eat. Nope. We had to not touch part of the historic street entrance and it has three different colours (Yeah Kelly Cdn/Brit spelling lives!!!). Yuck to mine - outside I mean - inside it's lovely. That picture - our suite is just above the highest yellow line. That's our terrace level. I can actually see my umbrella.

http://www.remaxcondosplus.com/toronto-condo-buildings/Kings-Court-Condominiums.html

 

[3DisneyKids]

One cannot discover new oceans unless he/she has the courage to lose sight of the shore. ~ Andre Gide (French writer, won the Nobel Prize for literature)

And

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. ~Confuscious (believe it or not)

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Why are we not doing the Princess this year? Seriously.

 

[3DisneyKids]

2010 Marathon Week-end Information:

Thursday, January 7 - Sunday, January 10, 2010

Registration for the 2010 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA events is now open!


From the moment you cross the start line, you know crossing the finish line will be one of the best moments of your life. It’s the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA – with spectacular races through the most magical setting in the world. It’s an entire weekend filled with competition and fun starting with Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo and ending when you cross the finish line to earn the exclusive Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Goofy medals! If that doesn’t motivate you to new levels of character, nothing will.


Weekend Events include:
Walt Disney World® Marathon
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge
Family Fun Run 5K
Mickey's Marathon Kids' Fest and Mickey Mile
Disney's Health & Fitness Expo


Link, for my friend who has to have them....

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go....eventDetail/detail?name=WdwMarathonDetailPage

 

[HockeyKat]

Melissa! The mice!!! ARGH!!!! I am running and screaming for you.

Yes, why does your nose only itch when you are knee deep in yuck?


Lisa V, glad to see you back. Sad for you, on the home, the parental things - oh, mom - and agreed on the in-a-perfect-world re therapy. Hugs. Support. Good wishes.

Jena, welcome!

Is there a newbie I have not welcomed? I feel like I am missing someone.

Let me just say to all newer members...we are not about perfect. We are train wreck a rama. Some of us have lost a lot (yes, me) and still hit the wall of Failure and Stuck in a Moment You Just Can't Get Out Of. (That's what I'm terming this, thanks Bono). We have been stuck, backslid, stayed the same, kept losing, never lost, you name it, we have done it. We are not about perfect days or weeks, not even moments.

We are about showing up. Come as you.

I was heading to the grocery store today and considering leaving the thread. A leave of absence, because I am not working the WW this moment. Now, i did it up until yesterday, but because of one bad day, I was done for the WEEK. How insane is that? Did I mention I"m the Mayor of Crazy Town?

Well, the truth is I have been stuck since September. Up down, up down. And now there is some life stuff making me SAD. I literally felt like this was the worst day of my life, a la the movie Office Space - "Every day s the worst day of my life" Peter complains. And today was just AWFUL. So I was done! Shipping out! Taking the next train to Crazy Town! And then I thought about Lyz.

Lyz has stuck with this thread even when her head hasn't been in the game. And Kat. Kat has been totally on, and totally off, but she's still here. And they are not the only ones, just two examples of good friends I have because they stayed. They come as they are. It's not always pretty, but they're here.

If they hadn't done that, we wouldn't be friends. So show up no matter what. One bad day, one awful week, one horrendous month. We don't care if you are on or off.

And again, this is mostly for me. Because today I would love to throw in the towel, wear sweats until May, and give up. So if the "queen of WW" feels like that, newbies, you've got nothing to live up to! You're already ahead!

Love it. And yes, it is hard to stick around and admit your shame. Believe me, I know more than anyone.

Thanks for this! It really helps knowing that I am not with a bunch of people, although you sound so put together and healthy and fit, that has ups and downs too. I am sticking with it until I cross the finish line at the tri and then we'll see how I feel about my health and body. I was so good this past summer and then I went to Disney and it all went down hill from there. Life just got crazy and I didn't stick to it - hence the extra 20 pounds I added on since September. I ate terrible and not drinking water. It was Coke and candy bars and pizza every week sometimes every day!!! I don't know what happened but I am not going to dwell on that -- it's going to swimsuit season before we know it ladies! I have to stick to it and be comfortable taking my kids to the pool and the beach.

This really is what I need to make me do it right this time. Between you guys and WW I have no excuses for failure!

Have a great night and pleasant tomorrow. The sun will come out tomorrow! Except in Minnesota in January!

Oh honey, I put on that 20 right with you, with a few friends. I went from 9 lbs to goal to 34 lbs from goal, since July. So yeah, slips happen. But we will make it! Bikinis here we come!

So, I'm back to normal posting! Trying to catch up!

I will post a trip/race report soon, but here is a pic of me with my Donald bling!!

CONGRATS!!!

LOOKIN' HOT, Amy! So super proud of you!

I just sent you money, so check your e-mail. (And of course, let me know if it is not enough.)

Lisa/PR--I just tried to sign up for the VA Beach Half and it is FULL! I go so psyched after reading the description, too! It sounds like the PERFECT Half for me. Right time, right course, all of it. So bummed. Now I have to look for a different one.

I am intrigued by the Great Bay Half, since it is close, but it sounds HILLY and it sounds like it is a fast field? What do you think? I like to do races that allow walkers so that I don't feel slow! Prideful, but there it is.

And I would do the Half at the Hamptons next month (NH), but they don't allow iPods, so that is a deal breaker for me.

So, I will continue my search....

Too bad you couldn't get into VA beach, I might have been able to drive up and cheer you on.

Sorry, one last one...given Liz's recent post:

--Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.


WORD.

My life. Thanks.

Just listened to the song "Bad Day"...'cause my day....has just beaten me down.

Sorry for the bad day.



Liz, you do know that the Goofy is the 1/2 AND the full in the same weekend, right? And you are in??

I might be up for the half but I don't know. Depends on the terms and how we are going to swing it (room sharing and such). I would prefer the princess I think. January is a tough month since that is usually a D and I at WDW month.

Food for today:
B: fiber one + milk (80)
L: ham pita (100), salad (100)
S: clementine (35), dt cocoa (25)
D: 2 servings veggie lasagna (320), boca burger (100) on half slice wheat bread (50)
S: 1 bag ff popcorn (200)

Total, 1010 (might have ice cream). Water, 96 oz. Exercise, 95 min of hockey.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Why are we not doing the Princess this year? Seriously.

It's in like 6 weeks, doll. Amy, Lisa/PR, and I are ready, but that is it.

 

[amykab]

re: The princess 1/2. They just changed the course. While it now goes through the MK (it didn't initially, which didn't make sense for a princess race ), it only includes about 2-3 miles through theme parks (MK and EPCOT at the end). The rest of the miles are on the disney roads. It is VERY similar to the 1/2 in january.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

2010 Marathon Week-end Information:

Thursday, January 7 - Sunday, January 10, 2010

Registration for the 2010 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA events is now open!


From the moment you cross the start line, you know crossing the finish line will be one of the best moments of your life. It’s the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA – with spectacular races through the most magical setting in the world. It’s an entire weekend filled with competition and fun starting with Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo and ending when you cross the finish line to earn the exclusive Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, or Goofy medals! If that doesn’t motivate you to new levels of character, nothing will.


Weekend Events include:
Walt Disney World® Marathon
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge
Family Fun Run 5K
Mickey's Marathon Kids' Fest and Mickey Mile
Disney's Health & Fitness Expo


Link, for my friend who has to have them....

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go....eventDetail/detail?name=WdwMarathonDetailPage

Okay, I just READ this. um, no Goofy. You are insane. Like, beyond insane.

One cannot discover new oceans unless he/she has the courage to lose sight of the shore. ~ Andre Gide (French writer, won the Nobel Prize for literature)

And

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. ~Confuscious (believe it or not)

Thanks, babe. Looking for it on a product.

Love it. And yes, it is hard to stick around and admit your shame. Believe me, I know more than anyone.

Liz, you do know that the Goofy is the 1/2 AND the full in the same weekend, right? And you are in??

I might be up for the half but I don't know. Depends on the terms and how we are going to swing it (room sharing and such). I would prefer the princess I think. January is a tough month since that is usually a D and I at WDW month.

Um, I did NOT. And NO. No goofy for me. I'll go down. I'll take pictures. But um, don't need a Goofy medal that bad.

It's in like 6 weeks, doll. Amy, Lisa/PR, and I are ready, but that is it.

It's a TIARA medal! For this, I will start training tomorrow. I can pace at 16. I walk a 15 min mile. I can run/walk. Honest. I will start tomorrow.

 

[amykab]

I'll volunteer to walk, I am practically an expert at it after this weekend...As it turns out, I am probably going to be at WDW that weekend, since MIL is going to be visiting and wants visit WDW...

 

[HockeyKat]

Okay, I just READ this. um, no Goofy. You are insane. Like, beyond insane.



Thanks, babe. Looking for it on a product.



Um, I did NOT. And NO. No goofy for me. I'll go down. I'll take pictures. But um, don't need a Goofy medal that bad.




It's a TIARA medal! For this, I will start training tomorrow. I can pace at 16. I walk a 15 min mile. I can run/walk. Honest. I will start tomorrow.

HAHA!! I didn't think you did. I am maybe insane enough to do a half but no way in hades will I ever do a full, let alone both!

I could probably walk the half in 6 weeks. Maybe. I would be right ahead of the sweepers the whole time. But it is likely full, no? And if it is in March getting room ressies might be difficult. When is it exactly?

 

[lisaviolet]

Liz - thanks for posting Erika's quotes. I missed them the first time. . Editing. Gosh, I'm tired.

The shore one made me proud of myself because that's what I've done in a sense. I could have simply gone on and ignored things. I was happy. I am proud of myself.

Loved them - thanks.

Got to go to bed. The house just made strange noises. We just did a walk through. We are not used to houses and strange noises. Besides my sister's haunted house that she lived in for years because it didn't bother her.

 

[amykab]

princess is in the first weekend of march...supposedly still regular/non peak season according to the calendar I saw at WDW this wewkend

 

[SeptemberGirl]

HAHA!! I didn't think you did. I am maybe insane enough to do a half but no way in hades will I ever do a full, let alone both!

I could probably walk the half in 6 weeks. Maybe. I would be right ahead of the sweepers the whole time. But it is likely full, no? And if it is in March getting room ressies might be difficult. When is it exactly?

It's not full! Yet! And we will hold hands and dash if we have to, to keep from the being swept! Scamper!

March 8th.

 

[lisaviolet]

Liz - Sting link

http://cdn.goldenglobes.org/slideimages/page_7511231729002.jpg

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Liz - Sting link

http://cdn.goldenglobes.org/slideimages/page_7511231729002.jpg

OMG, hate it. Hate it! Will make him shave it before we get together. Is he still with Trudi?

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hey Kelly, I did your couch to CSI plan last night. Put on a CSI:NY from the DVR and did 30 min on the min-stepper. Ah, Flack.

Isn't it surprising how fast the time goes when you're exercising with Flack!

Kelly finally has heat (I was so coming over there if you didn't - still not sure why it took a week for a ten minute fix)

I really don't know why it took 10 minutes I was not happy to say the least. Ive complained to the Landlord, didn't know what else to do - Im an not normally a 'complainer' but I thought this time warranted it!

Since it has gotten cold we have had tiny visitors to our trailer.

Now, I have no problem with mice - we've had hamsters and gerbils, etc. I've always purchased them - bought and cage (which Kevin cleaned) - so I'm good with mice! NOT!!! I'm not good with mice that come running out of a filing cabinet across my feet!!! OMG!! I'm good with the kind of mice that are in a plastic cage!!

OMG I would have freaked out! I have to admit, I did laugh too!

So on the week. Wow Kelly.

Mr. Bauer - I'll have you know I've been up close and personal and towering over the boy. Probably twice his weight too - he's pretty lean.

A couple of years ago I heard about this "Canada's Walk of Fame" contest that had that day deadline. And I was the Toronto winner. Because all the festivities were in Toronto - and the other winners won a full trip to TO - I got to fly anywhere in Canada and of course went to Vancouver. Oh how I love Vancouver. Okay, I'm off topic as usual. Mr. Sutherland. He was one of the recipients. I didn't even go to the ceremomy - hung out in my hotel - which was a fifteen minute walk to my home. But did do the gala dinner that included us. Well he walked past our winner's table many times and Jean couldn't keep her mouth shut about how tiny the boy is. Apparently, the others had pics with him earlier in the day and said he was a sweetheart.

Many bigwigs were there at this private gala dinner. I only had eyes for Jean Chretien (former PM). LOVE him. He is so funny. Wish I could go back today. I would shake his hand now. Then, I was like "don't bug him Lisa - give him his privacy". Nice changes in me.

Hold the phones - you can't just sneak in here and post that you've seen Jack Bauer in real life, all casual like! Im so jealous
Hmm, so hes a shorty? Im 5' 9 - hey, we'd make it work!

I will post a trip/race report soon, but here is a pic of me with my Donald bling...

congratulations! You look fabulous!

The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.

Love it.

Sorry, one last one...given Liz's recent post:

--Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.


WORD.

Love this quote too. Infact, I loved them all - ive printed them out!

Ok, must admit to being totally drunk right now.

My favourite post ever!

I know I wanted to quote more

If I haven't said WELCOME to any new joiners then - WELCOME!!! Sorry if Ive missed you!

24 - awesome. Exercise - 1 hour.

 

[princessrunner]

Good morning everyone!!

Wow, lots to catch up on so here I goooooo.....

Goofy, hmmm, I really really want to but I am not sure of the trauma and drama again. Plus, training for a winter race is VERY difficult for me as I have a severe hatred of the TM. I know I do not have long to do this but I will consider it. Shelby is going to be at the Field Hockey Showcase in February at the WWS so that may have to take precedence this year. I do so wish I could win the lottery....but that would mean I would have to play it....

Princess this year, this one is a no go for me, prepared or not. I have the CMM full April 25 and I cannot risk traveling, etcetera and interrupting the training for this. I have a point to prove as I think everyone knows.

VA Beach half, Sadness here. Try some other race travel companies like Anthony Travel and such and see if they have some slots. You can probably go the charity route, just not sure how much time and effort you want to put into this. I would donate toward your cause though because I think it is going to be the funnest race yet. Next up is the Nike full in LA because they have firemen putting Tiffany necklaces around your neck at the finish....... **EDIT** Erika, I just went in to Elite Racing under Shelby's account and it let me right in. Gave her #511 and took me right to the checkout. Did you do the individual or the Get Fit Challenge. The latter may be the one that is full. Try again this morning. If you cannot get through on it, maybe you can be 14 again!!!

Amy, you should be incredibly proud of yourself, pain agony and all. It was well earned. I find races to be like childbirth. Yep, you forget it in time. I ran Great Bay with my SIL and at mile 12 (yes mile 12) I got such a cramp that I thought I was going to have to put my finger down my throat. I over hydrated myself and let me tell you girls that is PAINFUL. Anyway, SIL ran ahead of me and finished in 2:13 something. I had to walk but sucked it up in the end and finished in 2:18. This was a vast improvement over my WDW time of 2:33. I beat SIL time in October in Hollis with a 2:12:59. She will surely crush me in April again. Competition is a good motivator.

Great Bay half, this is not as bad as the billing puts it out to be. Now Hollis, them are hills. Unending, unrelenting biggest longest hills I have ever run hands down. Great Bay has some fast participants to be sure but it IS walker friendly and I had 2 WISH friends who were the last finisher in just under 4 hours last year. You can do Great Bay. Hampton, no go for me, to cold....

Quotes, my favorite is the one under my avatar...There are many that motivate me though and those were truly awesome.

I cannot remember the rest of the stuff, Goofy stuck in my head so bad. Yes I can still taste it. The bittersweet. I had the page up yesterday and all I had to do was push submit and it would have been a done deal. But I couldn't. Mike has been a great support system to me with my races this past year and not having him support me here is crushing to say the least. I am not sure I can do it again. He cannot go with me. His business dictates that he be here during the winter months. I have to go alone or with Shelby who is encouraging me the whole way but I just don't know. I hope you all understand if I don't and I mope yet again next year.

So I cheated this morning again. Just cannot seem to give up the scale...I am down another pound!!! I stopped tracking my food and am trying to go it on my own. The exercise and reasonable eating are working yet again!! I think we all have very much to be proud of with this challenge. Heck, I am down to only weighing myself twice a week. Now THAT is progress!! Today I am going to ski. I am a little behind in my miles at this point but I plan to hit the gym tomorrow and make it up on the elliptical. I "run" way faster on that and get more miles for my time. Cheers for today is that the cleaning lady has not called in sick....yet....fingers crossed.

 

[princessrunner]

Oh and I am proud to announce that I have moved on to New Moon and bought Eclipse also just so I don't have to search around again. Breaking Dawn is in the local store and I plan to snag it tonight!!

Does anyone remember this old nighttime soap opera type drama that was on back in the 70s (wow dating myself now) that they ran as reruns called Dark Shadows? It reminds me of this series. I LOVED Dark Shadows!!