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

[3DisneyKids]

LisaV--good to see you! I understand busy. Just making sure all is well.

Lyz is fine and her sister is healing. She's just busy, too.

Kat--what is this hangover thing? Never heard of that...

Kelly--translate, please. Mardy? Did I read that right?

 

[adsrtw]

Ok ladies, I have scanned through the posts. Not here completely. I'm very sore ~ took me a long time this morning to clean of my car enough to drive and I am sneezing my head off. If I was really smart (which I wasn't), I would have put something over my windshield instead of just the door frame. I had to chisel through about an inch of ice. We we missed the 9-12 inches of ice/snow and got about 4 inches of mostly ice. More is on the way tonight.

I only slid a few times on the way, so it could have been worse ~ live so close to work. I know my northern friends are used to getting a foot of this crap at a time, so I really shouldn't be complaining.

I have alot of comments to some of the posts, but I really need to soak in a hot bath. So I will just say

 

[HockeyKat]

Sorry for all the cold and ice.

Mardy? Love the image of you dancing around the house though!!


So, we managed to get off our "bummocks" at around noon today, drove to Pepper Market for lunch and decided (based on my hungover self) to wait for MK until tomorrow. We came back here for a small rest, then went over to Hollywood Studios at 3:30 or so. Did Muppets, GMR, Toy Story, RnR, and ToT, and headed back to the resort around 6, had a refreshment or two in the room, and then went to dinner in France at 8. Dinner finished up just after Illuminations, and we walked along the Boardwalk and picked up b-fast for the morning at the bakery. Rode the boat back over the lake, and wandered a bit through the Yacht/Beach before heading back to the room.

I am now sitting out on the balcony enjoying the breeze. Another warm day tomorrow (80s) -- going to do MK, spend some time poolside, and finish up the trip in Epcot for dinner.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Amiee, be safe!

E, I almost called today, or texted the temp to you just to be a you-know-what!

Paula, I am again, so proud. SO proud.

Amy, I read through the trip report on the quote.. wow, what an experience!!


Today was Epcot day. We slept in, until about 10 or so, and meandered into Epcot around 11. Lunch was at Germany, complete with large steins of Beck's Oktoberfest. From there we did Maelstrom, Soarin', the Land, Test Track, and then went back to the resort around 4 and went to the pool and various hot tubs (pool and villa pool) until about 8 or so. Cleaned up, walked into Epcot and watched Illuminations, and then over to Big River for dinner. Just got back around 11 and are relaxing a bit before bed.

Kat - thanks... I am loving hearing about your trip. So want to be there.

Amy, I would so take you up on that. Seriously, even if we did nothing else, I know you'd drink with me and discuss Twilight.

Steph, I am praying for Christina. And her family.

It sucks about the 3 lbs. I have been there. I AM there. I feel you.

So, I'm going to weigh in. And go back to WW. The self imposed food frenzy has to end sometime, right? Because I am not going to be one of those people who gains it all back, just to talk about losing it again.

I don't have excuses, because I don't excuse my behavior. Nor do I apologize for it. I made a conscious decision to eat like this, live like this, for about a month now. I had a tenuous hold on my weight loss before Christmas, and walking into the New Year. My mom's cancer being active and out of remission is why I chose to self medicate with food. I gave that hold up.

I know I should be all over the newbies - welcome, welcome - but what I have to say, I say it to myself. And if it sounds like it's meant for you, then so be it. Do whatever you want, make your own choices, but don't BS it. Don't BS us, don't BS your family and friends, and most of all, don't BS yourself. Enough! Do it or don't. Whine about your cold, your sick kid, your crappy job - fine. Bring on the whine! I love a good rant, a good ***** session, and I will always let you cry it out over my shoulder. But be honest.

Lisa V is possibly the very best example of this - total honesty about where she is.

Hi, my name is Liz, and I eat junk food. I think exercise is icky unless I'm heavily involved in it. I prefer my couch to anywhere else except maybe a bar stool. I never feel guilty eating anything.

I go out at least once a week with my girlfriends, I basically hand my kid over on Saturdays, and I live for my social life. I am an out-of-work freelancer who could spend every day at the gym. I don't believe in excuses, only honesty. I have low tolerance for BS from myself or others.

That's who I am.

Where I am? Ready to go weigh in and face the music.

Liz - you totally blew me away with that post. It got me thinking back to the first thread and my introdcutory comment "My name is Paula and I am well - Fat." That took so much courage for me to say, but it was the first time I truly owned what I had let myself become. That was so long ago, but yet only a blink away. I took ownership of my issue and began the process to fix it. Thanks for your words. They are so meaningful.

So much that I wanted to respond to - it was waaaayyy to long of a post!

Back from the gym...had a training session this morning. It was a bit of a different approach today - it was all about control. Slow, controlled movements of shorter sets but with heavier weights. A bit on the "easier" side in that we didn't do any cardio bursts in between. Felt really good. Then I ended it off with a 30 min. bike ride.

Paula - new sticky on my computer....next to Amy's. "Paula - measurements @ JC". Got your back to, baby

Nancy - thanks for having my back. I apreciate it.

LIZ! I love you for that post. Really. Ok, I love you for a lot of reasons, but that post was excellent.

YES, it is all about honesty. Excuses are bull sh*t. If you are ready to do it, then do it. I love that Steph said her head isn't it. She owned that completely. And LisaV is like the most honest person on the planet, I swear.

One thing I hear ALL THE TIME is "Well, I would be in thin and in great shape too if I had 90 minutes a day to work out, but I just don't have that kind of time." YES, the time is there. Just like anything else, you have to DECIDE to make it a priority. I am busier than just about anyone I know. Not saying this to brag. This is MY honesty. And I make time to workout. I MAKE time. I don't FIND the time. That means, sometimes, that other things have to go. TV? Don't need to watch it. House? Some days it doesn't get cleaned. Oh well. Getting fit is a priority for me over keeping the house clean.

Also, for those who are having a hard time getting started working out...STOP "planning" and START "doing." You can read and research and make all the charts you want. But none of that is going to burn calories. Get up, put on a pair of sneakers, and go for a walk. And WHILE you are walking, think about your plan and what you want to do for your routine. But get up. Move. Do. Go.

Note: this is not to say that I am not a fan of star charts or other things. But don't spend hours reading or charting and then complain that you don't have time to workout.

Now, that might not be everyone's priority and that is just fine! It really is! But be HONEST about it. Like, yes I could have worked out today but I CHOSE to clean my house instead. Or go shopping. Or sit on the couch and watch tv. It is all a CHOICE.

So, excuses are out. Choices are in. Own your choices.

Apparently today is accountability day, who knew? Or is it Channel Jillian Michaels Day?

Erika - Word. That's all I can say...

Boy, this thread moves along FAST.....

I like all the talk of accountability and owning your own successes (and failures too).

I dusted off my old school Kathy Smith VHS step tape last night and had at it, in the privacy of my own basement. Even though the outfits are hilarious, the workouts are still good, and I try to do them at least once or twice a week.

Tuesday and Thursday nights, I teach an aerobics/toning class at our local community center. Since it's snowing today (and they've canceled schools all across the state), I'm not sure we're on for tonight. If not, I'll have to come up with a plan B. I absolutely love my class, they're like family, and it gives me instant accountability for my own fitness every week (which is a very good thing!)

Food was good yesterday, and I'm on track today so far, so it's looking good.

Hope all of you are bundled up, keeping warm, and having a great day!

Zig - great job on the workout. You teach - you must share some tips and tricks you know.

Of course! http://www.komennorthjersey.org/site/PageServer?pagename=race_RaceHome

A 5k for breast cancer. Of course. The least I can do is fundraise and run, right?

Me too... can I come?

Liz The 5K sounds like a great idea! I did a komen race in october. Seeing all the survivors in their pink shirts and all the people doing the race in honor of someone was SO SO moving. I plan to keep it on my schedule every year! Signing up for races IS what keeps me on track exercise wise. It works for me.

Kat Hungover?? any good stories??? what did you drink???


I should also point out that my house is 3 miles from a total wine, beer and liquor store. I have actually run to it before, (not to buy anything) just as a 6 miler. AND 6 miles from the #1 beach in the country (per Dr. Beach who releases a list every year). Sand dollars galore!

I did do my Ab/core stuff today. It felt good and like Kelly said, so easy to do in front of the TV. C25K again tomorrow. Hopefully the hip feels better.

Amy - great job on the workout.

I would take snow over ice any day.

Me too.

Hi All - hope everyone is braving the cold OK.... We're supposed to get 8-12 inches tomorrow.... what a pain!

I read all of the posts from today, but i'm heading to bed to collapse, after work i had to drive 1.5 hrs to my parents house to pick up my puppy (they were dogsitting while we were at the in-laws this weekend). Tomorrow i actually get home at a normal time, and have nothing to do so i can work out and catch up on a few things....i'm ex-haus-ted

My company's annual meeting is tomorrow and we are going curling... i've never done it before, so we'll see how that goes, and they are having lunch catered by a local BBQ joint (aka, CALORIES.....bah) i'll have to limit my intake!!!!

Hope to be back to normal tomorrow, everyone have a great night!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Stacey - stay strong tomorrow and resist the BBQ.

to everyone else. Hope you are all having a great night.

I am off to bed...
Paula

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I would take snow over ice any day.

me too. We're in for snow changing to sleet/freezing rain. bah.

My company's annual meeting is tomorrow and we are going curling... i've never done it before, so we'll see how that goes, and they are having lunch catered by a local BBQ joint (aka, CALORIES.....bah) i'll have to limit my intake!!!!

Curling? Really? That's, uh, interesting? I've never done that either. Isn't it kinda like shuffleboard on ice? Or am I thinking of the wrong thing

Have fun, whatever it is





SO - Biggest Loser. I hate that Dan got voted off. But I was so glad to see that he's lost over 100 lbs so far. Such an inspiration, ya know? His friend there (Dave, I think?) wasn't a whole heck of a lot of help, was he

We were actually hoping for a twist at the vote, and that everyone would vote for a "combo" and take out Dave & Ron, and leave the 2 boys. Wonder if they would allow that?



checking in for today:

Food: 30 points. A little on the high side, but my workout left me very hungry today. Honest hunger. And they were all "good" points, so I feel like I did ok

Wine: still none. Although I discovered a forgotten bottle of really nice cabernet in my pantry (unopened, thankfully. So while it may be trying to call to me, it's voice is muffled by that cork ) I had tucked it away before Christmas, because I was saving it for New Year's Eve, and forgot about it!

Exercise: 60 minutes of whole-body strength training (session w/trainer) followed by 30 minutes bike (Paula style which means, like a crazy woman ) Total of 90 minutes. Challenge total 1420/1500


And one last thought for tonight. Did you see the lady on the news today who gave birth to octuplets? Holy crap. Can you even imagine?

 

[lisaviolet]

Amy - I've just realized that I, me of all people - the race lover , missed the race report. Must, must go back.

Miss you guys too!! Lyz and Erika - sweet words. Thanks. I smiled, because you know what, I have learned - this sounds ridiculous to make it a good thing but I have learned to tell white lies - or more like not feel like I have to tell the whole truth - in the last couple of years for my protection. Mainly, my family. Hard to explain so I won't. But thank you anyway.

Good Morning

So I didn't get my car worked on yesterday, but that's ok. It's not so bad that it can't wait a day or two. No, he didn't work on me either. Get your minds out of the gutter. He forgot about a fight that he was going to watch with some friends.

I was so bad yesterday in the eating catagory, but I loved it. My mom took my aunt and I to the Black Buggy. It's a local Amish buffet ~ need I say more. I skipped the bread so I could have stuffing Lots of veggies though.

Mom told me a cute story while we were eating and I just have to share, lol. I wish all of you could have been there to hear it. So, my mom is retired and she watches my kids when I am at work. One day this week, Ryan was quizzing Taylor and Mom thought that he was quizzing her on school stuff. Not my son!!! He was quizzing her on WDW ~ more specifically ~

Podcast listeners will start to die laughing...

The Lakes

Ryan said something like 'what do you do around the lakes? And Taylor put her hands on her hips and said 'we stay away from them bubby, Duh.'

Omg, I laughed so hard that other people around us looked at me. It was so funny. I had to explain to mom where they got that from. Thanks Pete! Who knows if it would have sunk in coming from me, lol.

Just had to share. I still haven't caught up from Friday night, but I will sometime today.

Later Taters

Hi Amiee. I read that the man texted. Hmmmm.

Heather! Yay!!


Steph, I guess now isn't the time to bring up that it is almost 80 here in FL.


So, we are here at BCV. We have a studio on the 2nd floor, overlooking the villa pool. We got up around 10 this morning, came over here and checked in (room was ready), then drove over to DTD and had lunch at Wolfgang Puck Express. From there we toured the new Contemporary rooms at SSR, then went over to AK and rode Yeti and Dinosaur, and are now back in the room relaxing with a beer.

We may wander over to the pool in a bit, and although half of it is closed, the deep end and lazy river are open and that is still better than most resort pools! Tonight is dinner at Le Cellier.

Last night at Coronado Springs was also nice. We were supposed to go and eat in Germany but got lazy and decided to just eat at the Pepper Market.

They have begun room renovations there and we were lucky enough to get a renovated room. The decor is MUCH nicer and they have the flat panel TVs now.

Okay, off to enjoy my beer!

Kat. Loving hearing about your trip. Loving it.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Wine: still none. Although I discovered a forgotten bottle of really nice cabernet in my pantry (unopened, thankfully. So while it may be trying to call to me, it's voice is muffled by that cork ) I had tucked it away before Christmas, because I was saving it for New Year's Eve, and forgot about it!

Exercise: 60 minutes of whole-body strength training (session w/trainer) followed by 30 minutes bike (Paula style which means, like a crazy woman ) Total of 90 minutes. Challenge total 1420/1500


And one last thought for tonight. Did you see the lady on the news today who gave birth to octuplets? Holy crap. Can you even imagine?

Nancy - Congrats on resisting the wine.

are you taking exercise cues from me? whoa - I truly am on the dark side now....

 

[lisaviolet]

ummm....Amy? Are those new tags you are sporting? Or have I just not paid attention to them before....


And Liz- the Crazy Train tag? Am I really just that un-observant?

And who would have thought my twin would be the one to notice? and this one's for you Nancy.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi gang...

Busy weekend for me, but a good one. Stayed pretty much on plan and got a rockin workout in yesterday with my man Jesse. It's official, I am becoming a gym rat (yeah - that is a good thing). I am finding that I am now working out in a way that is out of my comfort zone. Before any of you get concerned, this is a mental thing as opposed to a physical thing. I told Jesse that that was a good thing though. I trust him in the sense that he is not going to let me do something stupid. I just need my mind to believe that I am capable of doing what I am asking my body to do (Like lifting 70 pound weights during my reps - who knew?) All is good and my confidence is growing.

OK - off to get some laundry done and catch up on a few things.

Talk to you all later,
Paula

PS - Nancy, I bought myself a new pair of sneakers this weekend.... I bought Nike's and I am lovin them...

Kat - you sound so much more relaxed now that you are at your happy place. Have fun and have a beer for me...

Paula I loved your line, "All is good and my confidence is growing.". Seriously, pretty well made me cry. So inspiring and so happy for you.

OMG.

OMG.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!


The tag fairy! She came! She saw! She tagged!!!!

Wow, I spend half my life here, have some of my best friends, and now, finally, I feel like a real DISer.

It's a moment. I'm having a moment.

Thank you Tag Fairy, wherever you are!

Ummm, jealous. Envious. Jealous. Something.

Oh prayers for one of my friends little girls she is 6 and has cancer and the other night they had to put her on a ventilator she isn't doing well. Poor little thing her lungs filled with blood. Please keep her in your prayers. Her name is Christina.

Steph. Such a heartbreaking time. So sorry. And Amy too. Wow.

I my Tags!

Liz, glad you liked the report. Volunteering was awesome!

So, I am filing for a 1.5 hour extension on my C25k. DD woke up 1.5 hours EARLIER than she normally does. She can't be in the room when I TM, since she will try to get on it! And my back up plan would have been a wog the C25K, but she has a doctors appointment this morning. I will C25K when she goes down for a nap after lunch.

I have however, already made the chili for dinner!!

Love your tags too.

Happy Monday everyone!! Sorry, I am tied up for awhile setting up a training thread on another site. It is a lot of work right now. I may have to lay off other things for awhile.

I ate terrible yesterday. Breakfast buffet, who invented those?? I didn't eat again until dinner but I also was so full that I did not exercise. Well that and the cold temps. Erika, I cannot believe you ran. I skied for 3 miles on Saturday and about died!!

So now I am behind in my miles which I hope to make up today, girls to the gym, son to swimming, me general every day stuff mixed in.

I like the tags. I guess I move too fast...lol...

I will keep reading and I will definitely finish up this challenge, although right now I will be happy to get back to the 5 pounds I lost... Keep up the great work everyone!!

Americans - Americans invented the breakfast buffet. Just in case anyone was looking for an answer.

Hi Lisa. Me too I hope to get out of this challenge with what I've lost so far. Something's not right with me. TMI but something's not doing well in the tum tum tummy.

Maybe it was the two rum and cokes I had this week. Is that not the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard? I rarely drink because of rosacea. And I drink while some of you are not. It's like all the talking got me thinking oh well about the complexion. Ridiculous but yummy.

 

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Hi Amiee. I read that the man texted. Hmmmm.

Yeah, he did. He also sent me a few tonight too because he doesn't have electricity tonight. Call me out on it, lol. But I am still not convinced.

Good night everybody!

 

[lisaviolet]

No problem, Kat! I totally have your back! Enjoy your vacation...sounds fabulous so far!





Frustrating that the teacher is so unreliable....sounds like a good alternative plan though!




YUM! I love the Kashi waffles. And grade B syrup. Isn't that funny? So many people think that "Grade A" just *must* be the best. Those people don't know what they are missing.

And (who asked...was it Paula?) 4.5 points for breakfast isn't necessarily too much. I find I do MUCH better all around (as far as controlling cravings, keeping my energy level, etc) if I eat more in the morning....





Hey Amiee...how do you feel about KEEPING that weather there? Please? We're supposed to get the snow/sleet/freezing rain crap tomorrow night and into Wednesday. Honestly - if my kids don't have a full week of school SOON...I'm gonna LOSE it





Steph, that's awful. Of course prayers for the little angel








Well...since you asked so politely and all

Catch you after nap time then.





Breakfast Buffets. They are the work of the devil.


I'm SO GLAD IT'S MONDAY! The kids are in school.... ...no odd appointments scheduled...nothing until 3:30! Had a killer workout this morning. Intervals of TM and strength...got my plan for todays meals all worked out - I'm going to ROCK IT today!

Well Nancy. I must admit I have no idea why I highlighted here. Surely I didn't want to discuss syrup with you.

I missed you Nancy.

Hey girls.

First thing..C25K is DONE! It went ok, just a couple miles in about 26 minutes including my warm up and cool down. I had hoped to crank up the TM to the I feel like I am going to die speed for the running parts, but I had a pain in my hip that hurt during the runs, so I didn't go any higher than 6. (Nancy, look for me to report on this wednesday and friday as well!) Ultimately, I hope that this journey through C25K will help me shave another few minutes off my 5K time. It did last time. I went from 36-37 minutes to 33-34 minutes.

Miss Delena's well toddler appointment went well. She is 36 inches long and 28 pounds. The doctor checked her for being anemic, since her eating habits are not great, but her iron was normal. She did get 4 vaccinations. I about cried myself when she got them. She is already napping. They usually make her sleepy for a day. Next up will be an appointment with her urologist.

What are everyone's favorite snacks to make for Super Bowl, if you watch it??
superbowl is in Tampa this year! I had hoped to volunteer but the spots filled up so quickly. DH is so excited because his new TV will be here by Sunday. It is ginormous. Probably too big, but I'm sure I will like it once it is here.

Liz: I love grade b syrup. I really don't like the A much at all. I so cringe when I see people using fake stuff. I'd much rather use less of the real stuff than the fake. My dad used to make his own maple syrup.

Paula, so sorry to hear about your swim instructor. That is super frustrating. But replacing with some cardio is good too.

Steph,Stay warm!!! I probably shouldn't mention that it is in the 70's here and I have my Lanai door open???

Everyone,

70s. Oh Amy - how many bedrooms did you say you had?

I've been lurking in the background for some time now, and have really enjoyed the interaction you guys share. It seems like a very supportive and accountable group.

I am married, one DD12, and up till last January or so, I had reached the weightloss and fitness goals I had set. I was very strict with diet and exercise, counted every calorie that entered my body, and had maintained my weight for a year. At that point, I had to deal with a little bit of a health scare -- something came up at my yearly gyn exam, which led to tests and biopsy, etc. All of which ended up with me being okay, thankfully. However, it got me thinking about how life is so short, and we should live it fully. Go for broke. I stopped tracking food at all and basically ate whatever....I'm sure you can guess where this is going.

By the end of this past year, I was up about 20 pounds. My clothes were tight, and I was uncomfortable. So I have decided to jump back on the bandwagon for the new year.

I still don't want to track food, because it makes me feel too obsessive, but my goal is to eat healthy most of the time and avoid oversnacking in the evenings. Keep alcohol and other junk food consumption at a minimum. And exercise 4-5 times a week (I've been doing this all along, so I'm not worried).

You ladies (and one gentleman) are very inspirational and I hope I can keep up with your energy!! Thanks!

Hey welcome Zig. Jump right on. I've missed your name. Help me.

Oh and OMG!!! THE TAG FAIRY IS HERE!

I want the tag fairy to tag me SOOOOO bad!!!

What can I say to make her tag me?!

Nananaaanaanaaaa Hey Tag Fairy!!! I'm over here!!! You can't catch me!!! HAHAHA!!!

Hey Leanne. Guys - Leanne has been hiding her accomplishments unless I missed it. Leanne has been rockin' the BL.

 

[lisaviolet]

Zig - WELCOME!!!!!!

Nancy - glad you had a good day!

Amy - My first day of couch to 5K is in about 2 hours...I have planned on starting...ended up walking every time...so today is the day...Carsyn, Dan and I will all go...new time schedule all worked out so commitment is not a problem! Since you have run so much in the past....was it too easy for you...? Just curious how you compared it to your races...

I am also going to measure myself tonight...when I was very successfull a fe years ago and lost 50 pounds...I was meausred once a month for loss...and I found I lost inches more than pounds at a high rate with working out...

I had yard ribbon cut to represent the amount of inches lost..watching that ribbon get longer and longer was very inspiring...I forgot about that until today and thanks to LisaPR for that... I thought I would share since some of you might like that idea as well...

I would put the new ribbon onto my keychan...and also tape another one on my fridge...it was a visual for me that on days where I felt I was not getting somewhere and when I cannot see past what I currently weigh to the acknowledgement that I have had some success...it was a great tool...

Steph - so sad...I pry for her family's strength...

Hey Dawn. 5K, eh? Good for you.

Hey Team, remember me?!?!?

What a LONG day. I just got home. And I have miles to go yet before I sleep. Not real miles...work miles. I wish I had some real miles to do as that would be preferable over work.

NANCY--love that you are the Accountability Officer! HA! Perfect.

PAULA--I agree with Nancy. This is just the Jesse Effect. And thanks for reminding me about core. NO, I have not yet done it, but I will. It may be midnight, but I will get it done. THANKS. Really, I can't tell you how much it helps.

AMY--great idea about using C25K for time improvement. I may have to steal that idea and do just want you do!

NEWBIES--welcome! Glad you are here. Tell us a bit about yourselves.

KAT--hope you are having a great time at BCV. Um, beer in England yet? I'm sad. (Though happy for you. )

LYZ-- Miss you. Call me if you need me.

Others on C25K--Surprisingly, no I did not have a hard time when I started. And I never ever ever ran in my life. I expected to DIE. But I took to it really naturally and completed the program much more quickly than I anticipated. As for food, no I am not super hungry after a 30-minute session (like the C25K sessions are), but I am RAVENOUS after long runs or long workouts (90+ minutes). OMG, I eat everything in sight. But I am going to try LisaPR's suggestion of getting a protein shake in me first and hope that takes care of the hunger rampage.

LIZ--I will take up stalking again tomorrow.

Updates--so yesterday was supposed to be a rest day for me. And it sort of was. I just did some snowshoeing and snowboarding. Maybe 45 minutes. Last night I was horsing around with Riley and wrestling, etc. Broke my finger. Maybe two. Oh well. I can still lift, so it is no biggie.

Today--NOTHING YET. Can you believe it? Well, I have been up on campus all day and just out straight. Since I am so rarely there physically, I had meetings all day long without a break. And then right to lecture.

Of course, I could have gotten a run in this morning. But I wanted to take two full days off to see how my IT band does. It is much better today, so I think the rest day was worth it. I WILL, however, still get a core workout in today.

Food--I am currently at 1000 calories even. Will have one more snack and end the day at 1100.

Booze--still on the wagon and off the booze. I am missing it now though. I will be fine till the week-end, then it will be a test for sure.

Erika - oh Erika hmmm Snowshoeing a rest day? . Are you a good snowboarder? Eeek on the finger/s?

Hi All!

I hope everyone is doing well!

Bruce and I took a long weekend trip out to his parents so i've been unconnected from the world since thursday (no cell phone, cable etc.) But it was nice to get away.....

Off to catch up on all i missed!!!

Hi Stacey.

How exciting... I have my fingers and toes crossed for you on this one. One of us single gals needs to get a social life so the other can live vicariously...

That's right Paula.

I am working from my dad's new church.

We are slated to get 12 - 18" of snow tomorrow. Last week's storm they said we were to get 5 - 8" and we got 17". So let's hope they aren't that wrong about this storm! That would mean like 2 feet!

Thank God I got new snowshoes for Christmas.

Yeah thank God so you can sneak more exercise in on days off.

Only kidding. Kids just go go go in their lives, eh? Or most kids I mean.

Amy, I would so take you up on that. Seriously, even if we did nothing else, I know you'd drink with me and discuss Twilight.

Steph, I am praying for Christina. And her family.

It sucks about the 3 lbs. I have been there. I AM there. I feel you.

So, I'm going to weigh in. And go back to WW. The self imposed food frenzy has to end sometime, right? Because I am not going to be one of those people who gains it all back, just to talk about losing it again.

I don't have excuses, because I don't excuse my behavior. Nor do I apologize for it. I made a conscious decision to eat like this, live like this, for about a month now. I had a tenuous hold on my weight loss before Christmas, and walking into the New Year. My mom's cancer being active and out of remission is why I chose to self medicate with food. I gave that hold up.

I know I should be all over the newbies - welcome, welcome - but what I have to say, I say it to myself. And if it sounds like it's meant for you, then so be it. Do whatever you want, make your own choices, but don't BS it. Don't BS us, don't BS your family and friends, and most of all, don't BS yourself. Enough! Do it or don't. Whine about your cold, your sick kid, your crappy job - fine. Bring on the whine! I love a good rant, a good ***** session, and I will always let you cry it out over my shoulder. But be honest.

Lisa V is possibly the very best example of this - total honesty about where she is.

Hi, my name is Liz, and I eat junk food. I think exercise is icky unless I'm heavily involved in it. I prefer my couch to anywhere else except maybe a bar stool. I never feel guilty eating anything.

I go out at least once a week with my girlfriends, I basically hand my kid over on Saturdays, and I live for my social life. I am an out-of-work freelancer who could spend every day at the gym. I don't believe in excuses, only honesty. I have low tolerance for BS from myself or others.

That's who I am.

Where I am? Ready to go weigh in and face the music.

Loved the post Liz. As usual. So much guidance. It's like my ears burn. One's ears burn, eh? With BS whether it's us or others.

Liz? The last post? New weight goal? Is it possible to post the thoughts behind that? I'm being pushy so just tell me NO!! I'm just so curious and I think it will help me.

Ummm... what DIDN'T I drink?? I didn't feel like a decent human being until oh, about 5PM.

We have a Total Wine about 6 miles away.

Liz, hmm. $120 round trip... Can I come too?

Ah Kat. Hope you are having a fantastic time!!!

Lyz is fine and her sister is healing. ?

Hi cutie. Say hi Erika. Thank you for keeping us updated.

 

[lisaviolet]

Paula - loved your response to the post Liz had on accountability. So true. It was brave. Once again, I am so inspired by you Paula.

Amiee - time will tell. So he's a good friend. What do you think of him?

 

[lisaviolet]

Nancy - I know why I highlighted that post. Killer workout. Well done missy! Great feeling, eh? Such a high.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Wow, you guys went to bed early!

Wakey wakey!

It's a snow day here. I have to call the other parents to tell them not to send their kids to school. At 5:50am I got called. Isn't it wrong to call people so early? Egads. Like call me, fine, but the rest of them could sleep, no?

So up and at 'em campers!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Kelly--translate, please. Mardy? Did I read that right?

Mardy? Love the image of you dancing around the house though!!

Hmm - translation of Mardy. It means miserable, witchy, sulky - something like that! Im glad I said Mardy instead of morngy - that would have thrown everyone! (they mean the same thing!)

Morning everyone
I have just had my lunch - Ham salad on a wholemeal mediterranean herb wrap. Very healthy but very tasty!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

The truth is, I WANT to eat junk and take couch naps. But that's not going to get me thinner, and I want to be thinner and fitter. (See, Lisa V? I added fitter. For you.)

OOOOO Couch naps you are talking to the queen of couch naps!!! Every day at 11 or so yup thats were I be. EAt junk oh yeah can some one say chocoholic!! I don't know know how Erika survives without couch naps! Really she is usually up way past me and up before me! Really girl, tell me how you do it! I sit for a few minutes and I am out! LAst night watched tv from 9 - 10 and then Started watching another show and the next thing I know it was 1:30 am and I was passed out on the couch!I kept saying I need to go get on the boards and nope I snoozed!

It's a snow day here. I have to call the other parents to tell them not to send their kids to school. At 5:50am I got called. Isn't it wrong to call people so early? Egads. Like call me, fine, but the rest of them could sleep, no?
So up and at 'em campers!

OMG they do that for pre school??? Does NJ not believe in broadcasting closings on tv or radio? Heck our school calls us now! Which is so great so I don't have to read through al of VT and NH closings. I got a call at 657 this morning! Now the boys are running wild through the house. Out came the NERF launchers! My poor stuff on the walls!
So we are getting the snow... it isn't to bad now but it is supposed to get worse as the afternoon comes. Great just intime for me to drive to work... maybe thinking this will be my first sick (cough cough) day. They are warning people to stay off the roads as the day goes on due to the storm getting worse and what am I working 3-8, yup smack down in the middle of the junk!

Ok for yesterdays points I had 36 points that is 6 over my thirty but I do have my 30 extra points which I will use this week because I made a chocolate cake that is to die for . I just put it all into the WW recipe builder and it totals 8 points. BUT IT IS SOOOO WORTH THE 8 POINTS!

I'M TRACKING ​

Plus my best friend from work is leaving this week she is moving to Boston. SO PARTY TIME this week to say good bye to a good friend!
I found a job for her actually in the hospital where I was born. It is a little out of her way from where her husband wants to live but she has a job! Day shift to boot! Oh Amy I think it was one right up your alley day shift blood bank!

Have a good day!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Food totals from yesterday....

Jan. 27

Breakfast:
Fresh Cuts Smoked Turkey Breast deli meat, 1 serving 25
Fried Egg, 1 large 92
Wonder English Muffin, 1 serving 140

Breakfast TOTALS: 257

Lunch:
Hearty Rye, 1 serving 130
Butter, salted, 0.5 tbsp 51

Lunch TOTALS: 181

Dinner:
Broccoli cuts, 2 serving 60
cheez wiz, 1.5 serving 135
Turkey breast meat, 2 slices 44
Mashed Potatoes, 1.25 cup 202
Turkey Gravy, 0.1 cup 12

Dinner TOTALS: 453

Snack:
green been casserole, 1 serving 177
Strawberries, frozen, unsweetened, 1.25 cup, thawed 75
butter sliced creme cake, 1 serving 110
Mrs Gerry's Fruit Dip, 1.5 serving 105

Snack TOTALS: 467 76 22 7

Click To Add/Edit Extra Meals

Food I ate Range to Fall in
CALORIES 1,359 1,200 - 1,550
CARBS 192 135 - 252
FAT 50 27 - 60
PROTEIN 44 60 - 136


So overall...I think I did okay yesterday...usually I do not have a home made egg mc Muffin for B-fast but I was craving it...so I ate it...and enjoyed the heck out of it....

I hate wasted food more than anything and am eating what is here...but paying attention to amounts and calories.

I have noticed that many foods on Sparkpeople do not match my calories or fat or whatever...so I have been manually entering as much as possible...

Found the butter sliced creme cake at Walmart for those who shop there...I like the fact it is pre-sliced so I know the amount is right compared to eyeballling 1/12 of a cake or whatever...some strawberries and a bit of fruit dip...which is way less calories than frosting...and voila...amazing...I would say that I could use only 1 tablespoon of the dip and be just fine from now on...sweet craving addressesd without the amount of calories (serving is 2 Tablespoons and I used 3 Tablespoons)

Truthfully I was full before I had the cake...but I wanted it...we did not eat till after 7:30 p.m....after the Y and Walmart...so I know I waited too long between meals/snacks....going to go get some Fiber One cereal today and lok for Full bars...

I have been in bed by 9-10p.m. every night the last week...very unusual for me...just exhausted...not sure why...but I have not been midnight munching...and that is only good...

As for the Couch to 5K...did not complete it...

LisaPR...I did what you suggested....
Warm up 5 minutes @2.7
Then...
Walk at 2.9 for 90 seconds
Run at 4.0 for 60 seconds
Walk at 2.9 for 90 seconds
Speed Walk at 3.7 for 60 seconds
Repeat

I did this circuit for 4 rotations and yes...I was wanting to die...yes the pain in my knees made me want to sing Praise Jesus...I was sweatig and I can't tell you how exhilerating that felt...since I can't tell you the last time that happened...

But...my heart rate was at 189...and that scared the heck out of me...I felt light headed...I kept watching the little chart they had for age...tye of workut...and not sure hwat to do or where to be at...but I knew I was high...


I did not stop completely...I wanted to though...

For the remaining 15 minutes on the clock...(On the quick start it goes for 30 minutes)...I had 10 left for the Couch portion...I walked at a 2.7 - 2.9 and my heart rate was 150-155 average...

Walked it out the rest of the time...and the 2 minute 1.9 cool down...


So all you in shape Goddesses...

How high is concerning for someone 37....243 pounds...for a heart rate...
I do not want to cop out...but I do not want to have a heart attack either...

My thought last nite were to go bake today for biking and weights...

Thursday...do Couch again...and push through a 5th circuit ...then walk fast again for the rest...

Friday - bike and weights

Sat - Couch with 6th circuit...

And keep repeating until I am at the full 20 minutes of walk/run/walk/speedwalk...do that for a full week at success...then move to full week of walk/run

When I can succeed at that...it would be my first week of couch to 5k completed...

This was just a thought proccess while wnting to get off the TM and cry...so please give me input...

Of course if I can run more circuits faster I will...I want this bad...but I also know myself to know that I am not a competitive athletic person...hate the idea of endurance sports in general...so I do not want to go so fast that I hate it and quit...

I don't think I was aware of how fat I was till last night physically out of shape...saw my heart rate that high...I am carrying and extra 130 pounds more than I did when I was really active for long periods the last time...water skiing, snowskiing, sledding, etc...that weight needs to go...and I need some help figuring out how to do it healthy, with no injuries and consistent build up...

Okay - ready for advice...if you tell me I am not going to die at that high of a heart rate...I will push harder than ever...

I also...went earlier...at 5p.m....but not any better than at 6p.m....no treadmills open...and I think having Carsyn or Dan next to me for motivation and encouragement may have helped as well...not my heart rate...but if it is okay at that speed...I am thinking of anything I can do to support my success...

BTW: No wardrobe malfunctions....

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning! WOW, LIZ! I don't know that I have ever known you to wake the thread! At least you can go back to sleep!

Snow day here as well....and they canceled school BEFORE it started snowing. At 7am, when the buses are on the roads, not one flake had fallen yet. Now at 8:45, it has started but slowly. They totally could have had a half day at least.

We have a new superintendent this year. Our last one, who was excellent, never canceled for snow. He was from Aspen, CO and knew how to call a snowday. Our new guy is from away and doesn't get it. "From away" is Mainespeak meaning "not a native Mainer."

Ok, off to occupy the sproglets!

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Morning! WOW, LIZ! I don't know that I have ever known you to wake the thread! At least you can go back to sleep!

Snow day here as well....and they canceled school BEFORE it started snowing. At 7am, when the buses are on the roads, not one flake had fallen yet. Now at 8:45, it has started but slowly. They totally could have had a half day at least.

We have a new superintendent this year. Our last one, who was excellent, never canceled for snow. He was from Aspen, CO and knew how to call a snowday. Our new guy is from away and doesn't get it. "From away" is Mainespeak meaning "not a native Mainer."

Ok, off to occupy the sproglets!

Same here No snow when school was cancelled It totally could have been a half day!