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

[Dizneydawn]

Lots and lots to say....where to begin!

C25K--Ok, I love the program. And I believe in it. But guess what? I didn't follow it. I STARTED with it, but it didn't really fit what I was doing.
Thanks for the info E...
If you are significantly overweight, then I would not run without checking with a doctor. You don't want to have to get a new set of knees.
No joke...scars are not something I look forward to...call me a girly girl but that is why I quit softball...sliding? No thanks...like my knee skin where it is...not in the dirt...
As someone said...Paula? Liz? One of these brilliant babes...find what will work for you and do THAT. For those starting a running program, why are choosing to run? I had specific reasons for wanting to run. And those are still my reasons today. But it isn't the right choice for everyone. And if it isn't the right choice for you, you won't end up sticking with it.

I would like to give running a try because truthfully..it has held me back form participating in many things in my life...I never joined soccer in high school or an adult league now...because I hate to run..or is it that I have convinced myself I hate to run? I figured I would give it an honest try...and then make my decesion on how I feel about it based on fact vs my mental block...difference between not doing it because I am scared vs not doing it because I do not like it and can if I want...kwim? Truthfully...it is a mental challenge to myself...

I loved biking as a kid...loved it..and that is on my financial planning sheet for the spring...invest in a good bike with a good seat that does not make my @ss look like it swallowed it...I biked 5-10 miles a day all through MS and HS...enjoyed the wind..the view...the surface endurance...loved biking...

The other thing I liked a lot was aerobics...but it is easy to say what you like when you already are in shape and 110 pounds...not so easy deciding what you like at 243..and I need to get over that what it feels like now will be different than hat it feels like then...
Snow update - currenlty at about 5" and just now starting to come down hard. We're gonna get the full 15". Maybe 20". LisaPR--what's it like up where you are?
Jealous...so jealous...
On my loss--I am planning on weighing on Friday for the end of the challenge. I don't like to weigh in, as we all know. And it is really more than the fear of the scale...it just isn't good for me. No other way to say it than that. But I can visually SEE the loss. I am smaller. And my clothese are back to fitting well as opposed to being too tight from 2 months of vacationing and holidays.
Proud of you E...
DAWN--happy to hear about Treyner's news! But I am confused...thought we knew this back when he had his Skyhawks cake for his birthday? And you just found out today? And they called? Wow. That is good service. We just send out letters. Either the thick envelope or the thin one. I am surprised they even told you since he is over 18. That is against the Privacy Act. I can't tell a parent a single thing about his/her kid...even when that parent is footing the bill, etc. Against the law and all that. Still...AWESOME that he gets to go to his first choice!!!
Okay...well here is the deal...he has planned on Fort Lewis since June...new the soccer coach wanted him since September...knew the Admissions director had interviewed him...liked him in October...but...with his grades from his 9th grade year haunting him...and a 18 on his first ACT...needed to show improvement in both for the final okay...we knew he moved up his ACT in the beginning of Dec...the admissions guy called and said they were very happy...and saw everything going well...just wanted to get the final yes after 1st semester grades this year to show steadied growth...so we knew his grades were where they needed to be for final approval...they just had to wait till report card time...and we got the official...yes today...

The admissions director has been working with me and Treyner for 6 months now...and Treyner gave him the okay to tell me yes or no since they were going to call when he is in school usually...I think he wanted to let him know since Treyner has been stalking him for 5 days now...

Treyner called the coach after he got home...and I could hear the coach's excitement from accross the room. He said it was a good day for Treyner but even a better day for him and the Fort Lewis soccer program...so Treyner felt really good about himself.

Then I saw fear creep over his face...and I think many things are settling into his brain...this is real...this is here...I will live in Colorado as of August 9th...I will be tortured daily by my soccer coaches...etc...

He said he needs to up his training because he is worried he will go there and choke...and I just assured him that his whole life he has accomplished athletically whatever he set his mind to do...that this is just a big puzzle...and a slong as he is spending time...putting the pieces into place...it will all fit together just fine...

Truthfully....I think the idea of playing with athletes from around the world is exciting and a bit intimidating...like...if "Mark" can play here from Whales and has been playing really good soccer his whole life...how do I fit in? He does not have the background many of the players have...he has not had personal trainers/goalie trainers/years in Olympic development club teams...so I think he doubts his talent...

But I told him...that his coach has been all over the world..coached every level there is...ad if he sees that there is what it takes...then let him do his job placing players on the team...and you do yours filling the position...

It is just a weird moment for me as a mom...here I have this gifted athlete as a kid...and he doubts himself at times...and I have to challenge myself to excersize 30 minutes...I guess it show you how vulnerable everyone is at the core...that even perfectionists at a craft...still wonder if their gift is real...so why should I beat myself up over something that does not come easy to me?
In other news...I am sick of winter. Sick of it. I miss my ocean. BUT...we are heading to the Caribbean in 4 months, so I am getting my SCUBA gear out. Just to look at it and daydream about diving. And see what I want to replace before the spring, etc. It is a good time to start looking for that stuff on eBay...since it isn't high season, there won't be a lot of bidders, etc. So at least I can pretend that SCUBA season is almost here!

Okay...tell more about scuba diving...never have....a big wish I have is to experience it before I die...are you claustrophobic at all? Describe what you can...totally engaged...

Sounds like you are on the right track. I won't lie to you, training sessions aren't cheap. They cost some major bucks. I don't have kids to put through college so the only one sacrificing.
That is why I thnk I will only go for a very short time...I already see the vacuum approaching...
I usually eat about an hour before I work out. I also start hydrating too, but not too much water - maybe 16 - 20 oz. max. When I eat, I am looking for rice or pasta with chicken (or other lean protein), steamed veggies and maybe a salad w/ oil and vinegar. Really, I am looking for the whole grain good carbs and some good lean protein more than anything. When I get home, I'll have some fat free cottage cheese or an egg beater or two depending on how hungry I am. Of course, I plan my meals to account for this.
Awesome info..thank you...I was not doing that well at all...



SCUBA???? Forgot that whole ocean connection thing. Of course the idea of me in a wetsuit is truly terrifying...
I would look like a killer whale trying to swallow a white seal...and for once...the seal is winning...
to everyone else. I am off to shovel snow. I'll check in later.

Paula

Good excersize!
And afte Kelly' excersize at home description...I started looking into where I could get more...and I discovered....I am not sending kids to do what I can...every stair case walked/ran or hallway crossed will help...it is amazing when you have kids how often I have asked..."Can You"...sometimes there is the need...like my hands in dish water and phone ringing...but is is easy to slip into the asking when I can...but too darn lazy! No more smore!

I agree with E. You have to find what works for *you*. Wanting someone else's body, or exercise level, is just setting yourself up for failure. You have to decide what you want YOU to look like, and what exercise plan and diet and routine best fits YOUR lifestyle.

Like, I love E, Nancy, and Liz but I can't be them. I will never be runner-girl health guru like E or Nancy, or spin-girl like Liz. I hate spin, and I run more than a mile and my ankles hurt. Instead, I find my own way... kickboxing, hockey, things that interest me. Look at Paula, she is finding her own way too. Pool, trainer, biking.

Kat - well said...and I am wondering who I will find when I find me!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I'm waaaay behind. Just wanted to say, Amy, I read your race report last night, and I am so awed by the whole experience. Makes me wish I was a runner. (E, not a word). I loved the pictures and your struggles the volunteering. It's all so exciting and Disney in such a different light. I'm proud of you.

Kat - loving the Disney updates!

Liz and Amy - I am so jelous of your tags!!!! They are appropriate.

Later. (EriKa, do you see your post count. About to 5K!)

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

WAKEY WAKEY EVERYONE!


I have done 30mins on the cross trainer this morning - BEFORE work!
I think some freaky exercise loving woman has taken over my body!

Is it EriKa or Nancy?

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

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.

We are sisters. Love it. Like AA.

 

[goofyfan-12]

We are sisters. Love it. Like AA.

So glad you came up for air and dropped us a few notes. Don't work too hard.

We miss you!!!

Paula

 

[3DisneyKids]

So glad you came up for air and dropped us a few notes. Don't work too hard.

We miss you!!!

WORD.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Caught up.

As far as excuses and honesty. Good points. I'm not working it at all. I'm lazy. I'm not beating myself up right now either. I do have time for exercise. I hope I hit rock bottom soon and want to ride the wagon.

Hi to all. 3 Lisa's! EriKa, your finger! Paula, you, are such a rock star!!!

Thinking of you all, even if I'm hiding from the thread. Just don't have energy or time for it right now. It is sucking my life. I'll check in again. Love to all.

 

[amykab]

Hey Lyz, So glad to see you on here for a bit. Also glad you enjoyed the race report! If just a couple people can get something good out of it, then it makes me really glad that posted it!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Caught up.

As far as excuses and honesty. Good points. I'm not working it at all. I'm lazy. I'm not beating myself up right now either. I do have time for exercise. I hope I hit rock bottom soon and want to ride the wagon.

Hi to all. 3 Lisa's! EriKa, your finger! Paula, you, are such a rock star!!!

Thinking of you all, even if I'm hiding from the thread. Just don't have energy or time for it right now. It is sucking my life. I'll check in again. Love to all.

Lyz - you flatter me with the rock star comment. I am sooo not feeling it tonight.

I am trying to fend off a cold and just want to curl up on the couch tonight. The roads totally suck right now so going to the gym is not an option. Trying to decide if I want to do a tape to keep moving or rest to kick the cold before it really sets in.

Anyone know what the conventional wisdom is for working out when sick?

 

[BrcsDisneyPrncs]

oh my god, curling is....hard!

Know when else is hard?

Ice

Know what hurts?

Falling.....

ALOT

Ouch....................

So i feel like every part of my body hurts, but it was fun!!! i'm pretty terrible at it! I was good, i had to eat SOME bbq as that is all there was... but i passed up the cornbread, cookies, brownies, soda and ranch dressing. Had a tiny salad with a little italian dressing and a small pulled pork sandwich, all in all, not too bad....tracked...check.

Now i'm going to pour myself into a hot bath, and try to recover.... i'm watching the bruises on my knees and shins form....blech.....


Hope everyone is traveling safely in this nasty weather!!!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Snow update - currenlty at about 5" and just now starting to come down hard. We're gonna get the full 15". Maybe 20". LisaPR--what's it like up where you are?

We got 5" then it turned to freezing rain. <blech> Wet, heavy snow. Very heavy. Loads of shoveling = bonus workout though.

On my loss--I am planning on weighing on Friday for the end of the challenge. I don't like to weigh in, as we all know. And it is really more than the fear of the scale...it just isn't good for me. No other way to say it than that. But I can visually SEE the loss. I am smaller. And my clothese are back to fitting well as opposed to being too tight from 2 months of vacationing and holidays.

So exciting. I actually took a sneak-peek today, because I too finally felt things changing. finally.

In other news...I am sick of winter. Sick of it. I miss my ocean. BUT...we are heading to the Caribbean in 4 months, so I am getting my SCUBA gear out. Just to look at it and daydream about diving. And see what I want to replace before the spring, etc. It is a good time to start looking for that stuff on eBay...since it isn't high season, there won't be a lot of bidders, etc. So at least I can pretend that SCUBA season is almost here!

Oy. Scuba. Something DH has always wanted me to try. And something I've always avoided. But heck. If I can climb a pyramid, and snorkel with those crazy fish? Why not. Perhaps I'll finally give in an give the trial class a go. Maybe. Don't hold me to it though.

I usually eat about an hour before I work out.

I like to eat about an hour before hand as well. Since I'm a morning exerciser, I typically eat a light breakfast 7:15-7:30, and am at the gym by 8:30. Then a healthy snack when I'm done.

SCUBA???? Forgot that whole ocean connection thing. Of course the idea of me in a wetsuit is truly terrifying...

Wait. A wetsuit? I have to wear a WETSUIT?

to everyone else. I am off to shovel snow. I'll check in later.

Careful with that snow, Paula. If it's like ours it's HEAVY.

Thanks! Today we got up early ( ) and were at the bus stop for MK at around 10:15. Waited about 15 min and said whatever, walked into Epcot, ate lunch at Sunshine Season Fare, then took the monorail to MK and got there around noon. Did PoC, Splash, Big Thunder, HM, SM, Buzz, TTA, and then took the monorail back to Epcot at about 2:30. Didn't stop walking until butt hit seat on ANY ride. Got some fries in England and are back here for a few min and are about to head to the pool.

Livin' the LIFE! Did you go to Spoodles at all? Or Jellyrolls? Love that Boardwalk...

I agree with E. You have to find what works for *you*. Wanting someone else's body, or exercise level, is just setting yourself up for failure. You have to decide what you want YOU to look like, and what exercise plan and diet and routine best fits YOUR lifestyle.

Like, I love E, Nancy, and Liz but I can't be them. I will never be runner-girl health guru like E or Nancy, or spin-girl like Liz. I hate spin, and I run more than a mile and my ankles hurt. Instead, I find my own way... kickboxing, hockey, things that interest me. Look at Paula, she is finding her own way too. Pool, trainer, biking.

And I can't SKATE. or SWIM. Well. I can *sorta* skate. forwards only. And I can doggie paddle. HATE to get my face in the water.

Oh wait. How am I going to Scuba? Between the wetsuit and the face in the water???

Is it EriKa or Nancy?

Yes, Lyz. I think I'll take that as some kind of a compliment.

Thinking of you all, even if I'm hiding from the thread. Just don't have energy or time for it right now. It is sucking my life. I'll check in again. Love to all.

We miss you too.

Anyone know what the conventional wisdom is for working out when sick?

Well, I may not be the one to dispense *wisdom*....but I work out anyway. I figure the exercise will either kill me or cure me. If I sweat it out and blast the nasty bug - awesome. If I just manage to fatigue myself, so the bug "gets" me? Oh well. It's a risk I'm willing to take

But - that's just me.

oh my god, curling is....hard!

Know when else is hard?

Ice

Know what hurts?

Falling.....

ALOT

Ouch....................

So i feel like every part of my body hurts, but it was fun!!! i'm pretty terrible at it! I was good, i had to eat SOME bbq as that is all there was... but i passed up the cornbread, cookies, brownies, soda and ranch dressing. Had a tiny salad with a little italian dressing and a small pulled pork sandwich, all in all, not too bad....tracked...check.

Now i'm going to pour myself into a hot bath, and try to recover.... i'm watching the bruises on my knees and shins form....blech.....


Hope everyone is traveling safely in this nasty weather!!!!

OH STACEY! So sorry you fell. Multiple times apparently. Sounds like you had a good time though. And kudos on your food choices. Yes - do take a nice hot bath and try to relax. You totally have earned that one.


Dawn - seems like there was something I had wanted to say to you - but I seem to have lost your post. I'll check back....

 

[amykab]

Now, I have been weighing myself weekly, but I FELT skinnier today so I weighed myself, and I wasn't incorrect in my observation. I will hold off on posting until friday though...

SCUBA. No desire to do it. My ears hurt when I swim down to the bottom of the deep end of the pool. I did snorkel when we went out to dry tortugas and I LOVED it. Lots of pretty fish. I do however, hope to have plans to go to Colorado this summer and climb one of the "easy" 14,000+ft mountains. Wanted to do this in 2006 when we were there, but I was so not ready. All of this will depend on my job situation though. Unemployment=no big vacations.

Kat-It sounds like you have had an awesome trip. And totally kicked MK's A**

Paula-Go to bed! Rest up!

Also, this weekend coming up is my drinking finale. I would be more than happy to have a drink or 2 for anyone on the weekend. February=no booze for me, except super bowl, valentines day, and one girls night out TBD.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi gang,

I shoveled and it was wet and heavy. Now I am off to make a cup of hot tea, put on some jammies and become one with my couch. Yes, I am choosing to be a lazy oaf tonight. My training session is tomorrow so I am hoping that the rest today will help tomorrow. Besides, my puppy dog is going in for surgery tomorrow to have his ACL repaired so tonight is my last night to spoil him before the pain of his surgery sets in. (he likes to curl up next to me and snuggle)

Nancy - thanks for the info. I am going to train tomorrow and my body will tell me when enough is enough. I just have to be strong enough to listen to it.

Stacey - so proud of you for your awesome food choices. I would not have been able to turn down the cornbread.

Later,
Paula

 

[3DisneyKids]

Lyz--nice to see you here!

Paula--like Nancy, I work-out when sick in the hopes of sweating it out. Now this is only if I am up and going about my day as usual anyway (like with a cold). If I was super sick, then no, I don't think I would be able to work out. But have I mentioned that I don't get sick? (Chalk another one up for us Maine girls! ) Not since 1988. 21 years. Not a bad stretch. (I, do, however get injured more than my fair share.)

Amy/Nancy--excited to hear about everyone's losses!

Stacey--curling sounds cool! Never tried it! GREAT job with the food...and the bruises will fade.

Core...coming up!

 

[adsrtw]

We finally have power!!! We lost it sometime last night ~ boy it was cold, but I had both kids in bed with me. Yeah, I have alot to catch up on again. Be back soon.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Lyz--nice to see you here!

Paula--like Nancy, I work-out when sick in the hopes of sweating it out. Now this is only if I am up and going about my day as usual anyway (like with a cold). If I was super sick, then no, I don't think I would be able to work out. But have I mentioned that I don't get sick? (Chalk another one up for us Maine girls! ) Not since 1988. 21 years. Not a bad stretch. (I, do, however get injured more than my fair share.)

Amy/Nancy--excited to hear about everyone's losses!

Stacey--curling sounds cool! Never tried it! GREAT job with the food...and the bruises will fade.

Core...coming up!

I was going to ask you about the core workout... just saying.

Thanks for the info. I really don't want to wuss out of my workouts for a cold, but the shovelling knocked me out. I am chalking that up as my cardio workout for the day. I am so going to do my bike intervals on Friday for sure though.

We finally have power!!! We lost it sometime last night ~ boy it was cold, but I had both kids in bed with me. Yeah, I have alot to catch up on again. Be back soon.

Whoo hoo on getting the power back... Have fun on catching up. Lots to read.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

So, one on topic thing and one off.

1. I'm on WW again. It feels likes the first week. It SUCKS.

2. Erika, have you see Lie to Me? it's on now. I keep thinking about you watching it. I want you to live blog it for me!

 

[adsrtw]

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?

He is really sweet. We talk alot online and texting. He's great at fixing things ~ rebuilt my Jeep engine last year ~ now I have 2 vehicles. As far as my 'type' goes, he is not it at all.

Here is the list: 1. He has a good job. 2. He claims to have a temper, but in the 4 years I have known him, I have never witnessed it. 3. He doesn't expect me to mother him. 4. He has a truck, a classic camero, a harley, and a house with a decent amount of land. My 'type' is the opposite of this. Jobless, a child, or an overgrown jerk (that's Brad, except he is employed now).

My fear/logical explanation for stalling ~ my kids. He got himself fixed a while ago, so that makes me think he wants nothing to do with kids. As far as date stuff, we really haven't done anything like that. Coffee here and there, DVD here and there. So, I don't know.

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!

Sounds like he jumped the gun a little. Are you pulling your hair out yet?

I hate to even bring it up, since I know I'm just adding to the confusion.....but it's Lisa, too. According to my mom, everybody named their kid Lisa after a character on Days of Our Lives.




My husband and daughter did the Komen walk with me in DC last year, and I agree....it's amazing to be there. We're planning to do it again this June.



Well, as predicted, my class was canceled last night. I love how the rec center calls everybody in my class to tell them, but doesn't call me!! But I sucked it up, and did a step tape in my basement -- Petra Kolber, I just love her (and she's also a breast cancer survivor).

I was the first one here this morning -- schools are closed again due to the snow and ice. As a transplant from the west coast, I figure I'm the only one dumb enough to go out in this mess.

Well, let's see! We now have a LisaZ, along with a LisaPR & LisaV.

Amy~we need to start recruiting!!!

Thanks Lisa... I have some pretty cool people to draw strength from here and you are one of them.



Amiee, I totally understand your conservative approach to this. I have one of these types of friends and I just don't see anything happening. Although, from time to time, he does things that make me wonder. Good luck and enjoy the ride.


to everyone else. I am off to shovel snow. I'll check in later.

Paula

Exactly ~ he keeps me guessing on where he/we stand. I won't let emotions get involved until I know for sure, but I'm not against holding on tight for the ride.

 

[goofyfan-12]

He is really sweet. We talk alot online and texting. He's great at fixing things ~ rebuilt my Jeep engine last year ~ now I have 2 vehicles. As far as my 'type' goes, he is not it at all.

Here is the list: 1. He has a good job. 2. He claims to have a temper, but in the 4 years I have known him, I have never witnessed it. 3. He doesn't expect me to mother him. 4. He has a truck, a classic camero, a harley, and a house with a decent amount of land.

My fear/logical explanation for stalling ~ my kids. He got himself fixed a while ago, so that makes me think he wants nothing to do with kids. As far as date stuff, we really haven't done anything like that. Coffee here and there, DVD here and there. So, I don't know.



Sounds like he jumped the gun a little. Are you pulling your hair out yet?



Well, let's see! We now have a LisaZ, along with a LisaPR & LisaV.

Amy~we need to start recruiting!!!



Exactly ~ he keeps me guessing on where he/we stand. I won't let emotions get involved until I know for sure, but I'm not against holding on tight for the ride.

I can so feel your pain on that you. You want to ask the question, but you won't ask because you are afraid of the answer. The only thing I can tell you is that don't waste too much time holding on for the ride. You might miss something else along the way.

Not that I am the best source of advice... I am still single and have no real prospects on the horizon.

 

[adsrtw]

The kids are out of school again tomorrow, but I wouldn't send them anyway. It is awful! We have over 170,000 people without power tonight and they declared a state of emergency this morning. Regular sized power lines have a coating of ice on them about as big around as a half dollar. And boy, are they sagging! Trees are falling down everywhere. The roads were ok this afternoon. Yeah, I was one of those crazy fools who went to work.

Kentucky (about 5 miles away) was hit much worse than us, so I guess it could be worse.

Wish I was at WDW right now.

Hi Everybody!