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

You know cocky was a joke, eh? I hope so.

And my dear you do not need to bust out. You are roaring through already. Boom. You are such an inspiration.
 
Erika--Is the swimming part OUTSIDE in March? I can only imagine how cold that would be. We took alot of vacations to Maine in the summertime and I know how cold the water was then.

LisaV-Glad to see you here! I am loving the 180's.:goodvibes I forgot to mention this, but I FINALLY weigh less than DH again. The last time that happened was right before I got pregnant. Not really a big deal, but it was a big deal in my head anyhow.

Paula-WTG on the workout! Enjoy your rest time tonight! You are SO on with everything! Bella IS whiny. That is why I enjoy some of my fan fiction so much. The people tweak her character so that she isn't so whiny.

Amiee-hope the kids get back to school tomorrow!

Kelly-Can you see all of Edward yet? You really need to. It's a totally beautiful picture.

Liz-Details on the weekend, please. What did you get at Coach?

Kat-just had a Highland Gaelic! Yum. I had had some of their other beers, but I hadn't had that one before. How did Hockey go?

:wave: Lyz, Stacey,Nancy,Dawn,LisaZ,Jena!

Puppy bowl is on animal planet. So cute.
 
Hi Ladies!

Erika--A tri? Awesome! The swimming part would surely kill me! Also, am amending my challenge again. I forgot it was 6 weeks, so after I finish the 1/2 on March 1st, I am dropping my long run for the last 2 weeks of the challenge and replacing it with more 30DS or pilates.

Kelly-So sorry that you can't see all of Edward. :sad: :sad: Can everyone else see him?

I'll be starting my 4 miler once DH is out of the shower.

Amy

I can see all of Edward!
 

Since this is 6 weeks, not just the month of Feb, I'm going to ammend my goals as well - mostly the exercise minute total. I'll get back to you on that after I've had a little time to calculate.



Thank GOD someone else is having the snow for a change :upsidedow Glad you are enjoying it Kelly!



One size :confused3 really? That does seem totally unfair.

Yeah, it bites. My clothes must have been entirely too tight. :( I can almost fit into my 14's but not in public. :rolleyes1 I know I have lost at least 4 inches in the chest area, but that is the only measurement that I know. If I was thinking, I would have taken measurements first.
 
Hi everyone...

Erika - a tri.. you go girl!!! can't wait to hear all about it.

Kelly - have fun in the snow (and please keep it - we have more than enough)

Just a quick post to say hi to everyone. I am off to the gym to do some cardio (and yes Nancy - intervals) and then back here to get ready for the game. We are planning lots of healthy snacks as well as some not so healthy. If I plan accordingly, I should be all right. Besides, I have a scarf to finish knitting for a friend so my hands will be busy.

And - I did get another five or six chapters into Twilight last night (in between caring for my dog who is recovering form ACL surgery and is so not a happy camper). It is getting better, but I still think that Bella is a whiner. (sorry Liz). Of course - I don't think that about Kelly / Bella...


Have a great day everyone and I'll talk to you later,
Paula

I think the series gets better with each book. I didn't care for Twighlight the first time I read it <gasp>, but it wore on me. And now I enjoy it.

I'm a firm believer that everybody needs a not so healthy snack once in a while. You have earned it.
 
Hi everyone! :wave2: Thanks for all the warm welcomes, I feel right at home. I did really well yesterday with WW. But today is a totaly different story. My daughter and I voluteered at a gymnastics meet this morning. Then we out to eat Chinese. I have to figure out how many points that cost me. :confused3
 
Amiee - that's lovely what you said about your friend. So you are compatible and he's respectful. I understood perfectly what you were saying about taking charge etc. You weren't babbling or rambling or whatever you said. I was being naughty and inquiring about a different kind of chemistry. :rolleyes:

Oh, funny. Gotta spell it out for me sometimes, lol. YES!
 
Well folks. The ridiculous behaviour is back on. I saw another big change in my body. In a mirror. I'm nearing onederland - which for me means near goal. :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: Just laughing for you. :rolleyes: (Newbies - I'm meant to be "big". I am naturally "big" and weigh more than I look). And I saw changes in me. Caught a guy checking me out - which deserves some kind of award for me in itself to catch a thing. And well saw lovely changes in my body and have ate and ate and ate every since. For days. Since weigh in. Ridiculous flippin' insane crazy behaviour. Sighing. C-R-A-Z-Y!!!!!

And I'm tired of looking at my weight. Not tired of trying to eat consciously and working out. But very tired of looking at numbers and thinking where I'm at and where I want to be. Would just love to love this right now. Cause if I didn't drop another pound I look fine. But I have to because I'm in the BL and don't want to quit. But very very tired.

I totally understand the numbers game. Sounds like you are a bit burnt out. I understand the wanting to relish what you have too! Hang in there!!
 
Hi everyone! :wave2: Thanks for all the warm welcomes, I feel right at home. I did really well yesterday with WW. But today is a totaly different story. My daughter and I voluteered at a gymnastics meet this morning. Then we out to eat Chinese. I have to figure out how many points that cost me. :confused3

Hi Sunny! You have to treat yourself now and then. Chinese is one of my favorite treats. Oh who am I kidding ~ everything is a favorite treat.
 
I have been saving my calories so I can splurge some tonight.


I was NOT saving calories for "spluring" tonight. Yet, I managed to eat a whole lot anyway.

Oh and don't tell anyone, please? Our little secret...But the wagon hit a bump, and I was sitting really close to the edge. And well, I fell off. I didn't get hurt thankfully. (that's the important part right? No one got hurt? :confused3 ) Anyway. Yeah. That's what happened.


Margaritas. That's what you wanted to know right? Hubby made a pitcher of margaritas.




Nancy - When are you going to your new home in Mexico?

:rotfl: I was there in my mind tonight! (see above comment :rolleyes1 )


We have weeks. No restrictions. Can use 'em any time we want. Or trade 'em for somewhere else. Very flexible.


YOu must be so thrilled about losing weight on the challenge, eh? I mean since you're so fit, so small and lifting. That's fantastic.

Thank you. :blush: I've been really working on it. With the exception of tonight, of course :laughing:

Would just love to love this right now. Cause if I didn't drop another pound I look fine. But I have to because I'm in the BL and don't want to quit. But very very tired.

Lisa :hug: You're right. It is crazy. Enjoy the success. Love the looks. Be proud of you. You're SO worth it all!


I totally love that quote... Something new to put in my head while I am getting the cr@p kicked out of me during my workouts. BTW - Core sucks...

HA! Now *I* can be in *your* head for a while ;)


LisaV-Glad to see you here! I am loving the 180's.:goodvibes I forgot to mention this, but I FINALLY weigh less than DH again. The last time that happened was right before I got pregnant. Not really a big deal, but it was a big deal in my head anyhow.

That IS a big deal. Yay for Amy :woohoo:


I know I have lost at least 4 inches in the chest area, but that is the only measurement that I know. If I was thinking, I would have taken measurements first.

I know, right? Hind-sight...<sigh>


Hi everyone! :wave2: Thanks for all the warm welcomes, I feel right at home. I did really well yesterday with WW. But today is a totaly different story. My daughter and I voluteered at a gymnastics meet this morning. Then we out to eat Chinese. I have to figure out how many points that cost me. :confused3

I love Chinese food too. :love: No worries on the points. Track it, own it, then move on. :thumbsup2
 
Paula! I almost forgot.

Tomorrow is JC, yes? Or is it Tues. Anyway - I was to remind you about having your measurements taken.
 
Ok, deciding on my challenges this time is tough. Part of me wants to to put a weight restriction in, but part of me doesn't. When I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, I was told I probably wouldn't be able lose weight (don't know the reasoning). I think I have blown that myth out of the water.

Tracking ~ I want to start a food journal (twice a week). I've not really done this before, so I am curious. I am very aware of what I comsume label-wise, but never really put it all together.

Exercise ~ 810 minutes (comes from 45 mins, 3x per week).

Mental ~ I need something in this area. Need to do something that doesn't really make me feel comfortable. Pictures kill me. Might bum a pic from last Christmas from my cousin. Abs ~ don't work them enough. Had a C-section almost 5 years ago, and it is my own fault for them being weak. I'm going to have to work on this one.

Weight loss ~ going to skip the tracking. I am only going to announce my weight loss twice during the challenge. Once on Feb 13th ~ because it is the 5th anniversary of the last time my ex ever laid a hand on me. I celebrate that day every year because it took so much for me to kick him out when I was pregnant. I won't make excuses for either of us (him doing it or me staying~to this day he denies it). The 2nd will be on March 15th.

I might add to this for accountability ~ I love that we do that for each other.
 
Nancy - your request for a whistle has been denied. People with short attention spans and high level of energy do not get access to whistles. Read your manual.

:rotfl2:

Erika--Is the swimming part OUTSIDE in March? I can only imagine how cold that would be. We took alot of vacations to Maine in the summertime and I know how cold the water was then.

LisaV-Glad to see you here! I am loving the 180's.:goodvibes I forgot to mention this, but I FINALLY weigh less than DH again. The last time that happened was right before I got pregnant. Not really a big deal, but it was a big deal in my head anyhow.

Paula-WTG on the workout! Enjoy your rest time tonight! You are SO on with everything! Bella IS whiny. That is why I enjoy some of my fan fiction so much. The people tweak her character so that she isn't so whiny.

Amiee-hope the kids get back to school tomorrow!

Kelly-Can you see all of Edward yet? You really need to. It's a totally beautiful picture.

Liz-Details on the weekend, please. What did you get at Coach?

Kat-just had a Highland Gaelic! Yum. I had had some of their other beers, but I hadn't had that one before. How did Hockey go?

:wave: Lyz, Stacey,Nancy,Dawn,LisaZ,Jena!

Puppy bowl is on animal planet. So cute.

Awesome on the weighing less than DH!! :cheer2:

Lisa, next trip is the grand family fiasco scheduled for September. BIL/wife, 2 nieces (6 and 11), MIL/FIL. Right now we are at the BW but will likely try to switch to BCV at the 7-month.


Man, I am TIRED!! My hockey game went fairly well, although we lost quite badly. We had the ice for 1.5 hours so wound up playing 2 20 min run-time periods, and 2 15-min runtime period, and then a shoot-out where every person on each bench took a one-on-one shot on the goalie. I scored on mine!

After that, I followed E and LisaPR's advice and went to get fitted for running shoes. I have a normal arch and need stability. I didn't buy from them, went around to some discount stores until I found these (but for $25!!): http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&pcid=100478 . I also found that some of the size 10s in some styles/brands are too small, and 11s are too big. And good luck finding a 10.5!! I am usually a 9.5/10 in non-running shoes, so I guess it all depends on the style.

Then, did grocery shopping for the clean living lifestyle, and came home and cooked a bunch of food to have for the week. Shrimp and meatball gumbo, hard boiled eggs, turkey sausage patties, etc. The pantry, freezer, and fridge are now all stocked with plenty of options.

End result is, though, that I am TIRED.
 
Then, did grocery shopping for the clean living lifestyle, and came home and cooked a bunch of food to have for the week. Shrimp and meatball gumbo, hard boiled eggs, turkey sausage patties, etc. The pantry, freezer, and fridge are now all stocked with plenty of options.

Shrimp & meatball gumbo? Sounds yum!

Yay for new shoes! Yay for hockey games! :cool1:


Well, I officially SUCKED today. :scared: Ate too much. Didn't really track. Drank what I wasn't supposed to. Didn't exercise. :crazy2:

Pickin' myself up, dustin' myself off. Movin' on. Tomorrow - GAME ON! :cheer2:


Modifying my challenge (to reflect the 6 week length):
Food: same - track minimum 5 of 7 days per week
alcohol: avoid.
Exercise: 2100 minutes.
 
Amy--woo hoo on the run! I had to force myself out today and managed a great run. Don't you love it when that happens?

YES!!!! Obviously, not the run but do love that when it happens. You push through.

I need my tri pre-game show. Link please Erika!!!

I forgot to mention this, but I FINALLY weigh less than DH again. The last time that happened was right before I got pregnant. Not really a big deal, but it was a big deal in my head anyhow.

Huge deal. Nice Amy!!!!:cheer2:

Yeah, it bites. My clothes must have been entirely too tight. :( I can almost fit into my 14's but not in public. :rolleyes1 I know I have lost at least 4 inches in the chest area, but that is the only measurement that I know. If I was thinking, I would have taken measurements first.

Amiee - that is weird. Are you tall? Big? As in bones I mean. I can't remember if you said.

Hi everyone! :wave2: Thanks for all the warm welcomes, I feel right at home. I did really well yesterday with WW. But today is a totaly different story. My daughter and I voluteered at a gymnastics meet this morning. Then we out to eat Chinese. I have to figure out how many points that cost me. :confused3

Just saying hi :wave2: - again :lmao: cause I simply smile everytime I see your name.

Oh, funny. Gotta spell it out for me sometimes, lol. YES!

Yeah!

I totally understand the numbers game. Sounds like you are a bit burnt out. I understand the wanting to relish what you have too! Hang in there!!

I sighed when I read this. Yep, that's it Amy. I am burnt out. I'm burnt out thinking about numbers. And I'm not enjoying my success. And that's just plain wrong. Lots of thinking to do. Like I never do that. :rotfl2:

Lisa :hug: You're right. It is crazy. Enjoy the success. Love the looks. Be proud of you. You're SO worth it all!

Thanks Nancy. :flower3:

Ah Mexico. :beach:

Ok, deciding on my challenges this time is tough. Part of me wants to to put a weight restriction in, but part of me doesn't. When I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, I was told I probably wouldn't be able lose weight (don't know the reasoning). I think I have blown that myth out of the water.

Tracking ~ I want to start a food journal (twice a week). I've not really done this before, so I am curious. I am very aware of what I comsume label-wise, but never really put it all together.

Exercise ~ 810 minutes (comes from 45 mins, 3x per week).

Mental ~ I need something in this area. Need to do something that doesn't really make me feel comfortable. Pictures kill me. Might bum a pic from last Christmas from my cousin. Abs ~ don't work them enough. Had a C-section almost 5 years ago, and it is my own fault for them being weak. I'm going to have to work on this one.

Weight loss ~ going to skip the tracking. I am only going to announce my weight loss twice during the challenge. Once on Feb 13th ~ because it is the 5th anniversary of the last time my ex ever laid a hand on me. I celebrate that day every year because it took so much for me to kick him out when I was pregnant. I won't make excuses for either of us (him doing it or me staying~to this day he denies it). The 2nd will be on March 15th.

I might add to this for accountability ~ I love that we do that for each other.

Amiee - first :hug: on Brad. It's Brad, yes? I so feel heavy when I read about it all. I don't know how you made it through Amiee. I really don't. You are something. Know that Amiee. You are something.

I have another question. Are you looking in a different way with new possible men? I mean I assume you felt big time chemistry with your ex. Are you thinking differently at all? I don't think you should be in any way. Really. I'm just talking outloud and curious. Sometimes I read about those who say the chemistry isn't as big as deal now. And I don't understand that. I would rather be alone than be with someone who is a great man, loving but I didn't feel that feeling of he is _________________. Like a spark. Just wondering outloud Amiee.

:rotfl2:



Awesome on the weighing less than DH!! :cheer2:

Lisa, next trip is the grand family fiasco scheduled for September. BIL/wife, 2 nieces (6 and 11), MIL/FIL. Right now we are at the BW but will likely try to switch to BCV at the 7-month.


Man, I am TIRED!! My hockey game went fairly well, although we lost quite badly. We had the ice for 1.5 hours so wound up playing 2 20 min run-time periods, and 2 15-min runtime period, and then a shoot-out where every person on each bench took a one-on-one shot on the goalie. I scored on mine!

After that, I followed E and LisaPR's advice and went to get fitted for running shoes. I have a normal arch and need stability. I didn't buy from them, went around to some discount stores until I found these (but for $25!!): http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&pcid=100478 . I also found that some of the size 10s in some styles/brands are too small, and 11s are too big. And good luck finding a 10.5!! I am usually a 9.5/10 in non-running shoes, so I guess it all depends on the style.

Then, did grocery shopping for the clean living lifestyle, and came home and cooked a bunch of food to have for the week. Shrimp and meatball gumbo, hard boiled eggs, turkey sausage patties, etc. The pantry, freezer, and fridge are now all stocked with plenty of options.

End result is, though, that I am TIRED.

Oh Kat - smiled during the vacation thoughts. We did a 13 person family thing a couple of years ago and it was wonderful. Are you in separate suites? Curious.


Shrimp & meatball gumbo? Sounds yum!

Yay for new shoes! Yay for hockey games! :cool1:


Well, I officially SUCKED today. :scared: Ate too much. Didn't really track. Drank what I wasn't supposed to. Didn't exercise. :crazy2:

Pickin' myself up, dustin' myself off. Movin' on. Tomorrow - GAME ON! :cheer2:


Modifying my challenge (to reflect the 6 week length):
Food: same - track minimum 5 of 7 days per week
alcohol: avoid.
Exercise: 2100 minutes.

Hang in there Nancy.
 
You know cocky was a joke, eh? I hope so.

And my dear you do not need to bust out. You are roaring through already. Boom. You are such an inspiration.

Yes I took it as a joke - no worries. The need to bust out is really for me to wrap my head around all of this. I'll get there... really I will.

Erika--Is the swimming part OUTSIDE in March? I can only imagine how cold that would be. We took alot of vacations to Maine in the summertime and I know how cold the water was then.

LisaV-Glad to see you here! I am loving the 180's.:goodvibes I forgot to mention this, but I FINALLY weigh less than DH again. The last time that happened was right before I got pregnant. Not really a big deal, but it was a big deal in my head anyhow.

Paula-WTG on the workout! Enjoy your rest time tonight! You are SO on with everything! Bella IS whiny. That is why I enjoy some of my fan fiction so much. The people tweak her character so that she isn't so whiny.

Amiee-hope the kids get back to school tomorrow!

Kelly-Can you see all of Edward yet? You really need to. It's a totally beautiful picture.

Liz-Details on the weekend, please. What did you get at Coach?

Kat-just had a Highland Gaelic! Yum. I had had some of their other beers, but I hadn't had that one before. How did Hockey go?

:wave: Lyz, Stacey,Nancy,Dawn,LisaZ,Jena!

Puppy bowl is on animal planet. So cute.

Thanks... I am going to finish the book. Things could change as I go right?

Paula! I almost forgot.

Tomorrow is JC, yes? Or is it Tues. Anyway - I was to remind you about having your measurements taken.
Yup - JC is tomorrow. Thanks for the reminder...

Ok, deciding on my challenges this time is tough. Part of me wants to to put a weight restriction in, but part of me doesn't. When I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, I was told I probably wouldn't be able lose weight (don't know the reasoning). I think I have blown that myth out of the water.

Tracking ~ I want to start a food journal (twice a week). I've not really done this before, so I am curious. I am very aware of what I comsume label-wise, but never really put it all together.

Exercise ~ 810 minutes (comes from 45 mins, 3x per week).

Mental ~ I need something in this area. Need to do something that doesn't really make me feel comfortable. Pictures kill me. Might bum a pic from last Christmas from my cousin. Abs ~ don't work them enough. Had a C-section almost 5 years ago, and it is my own fault for them being weak. I'm going to have to work on this one.

Weight loss ~ going to skip the tracking. I am only going to announce my weight loss twice during the challenge. Once on Feb 13th ~ because it is the 5th anniversary of the last time my ex ever laid a hand on me. I celebrate that day every year because it took so much for me to kick him out when I was pregnant. I won't make excuses for either of us (him doing it or me staying~to this day he denies it). The 2nd will be on March 15th.

I might add to this for accountability ~ I love that we do that for each other.

So proud of you for standing up for yourself. Your challenge is your own so do what you need to. We will be here to help you track whatever it is you want to track...

:rotfl2:

Awesome on the weighing less than DH!! :cheer2:

Lisa, next trip is the grand family fiasco scheduled for September. BIL/wife, 2 nieces (6 and 11), MIL/FIL. Right now we are at the BW but will likely try to switch to BCV at the 7-month.


Man, I am TIRED!! My hockey game went fairly well, although we lost quite badly. We had the ice for 1.5 hours so wound up playing 2 20 min run-time periods, and 2 15-min runtime period, and then a shoot-out where every person on each bench took a one-on-one shot on the goalie. I scored on mine!

After that, I followed E and LisaPR's advice and went to get fitted for running shoes. I have a normal arch and need stability. I didn't buy from them, went around to some discount stores until I found these (but for $25!!): http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?gen=w&pcid=100478 . I also found that some of the size 10s in some styles/brands are too small, and 11s are too big. And good luck finding a 10.5!! I am usually a 9.5/10 in non-running shoes, so I guess it all depends on the style.

Then, did grocery shopping for the clean living lifestyle, and came home and cooked a bunch of food to have for the week. Shrimp and meatball gumbo, hard boiled eggs, turkey sausage patties, etc. The pantry, freezer, and fridge are now all stocked with plenty of options.

End result is, though, that I am TIRED.

She shoots - she SCORES!!!!! That's our Kat. Congrats on the shoes. I will definitely get fitted for my next pair of sneakers. I think I have feet that roll outwards, but who knows.

Superbowl party went well. I stuck to my food plan and splurged a little, but nothing horrible. Still sore from yesterday's workout, but hopefully that will be gone by tomorrow. The sad part is that I have no voice thanks to this cold I have been fighting. Work should be interesting tomorrow with no voice.

BTW - I laughed my bummocks off when the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head commercial came on and Mrs. Potato Head put on her angry eyes... :rotfl2:

Off to bed for me.

Have a good one everyone and I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Paula
 
Lisa, we are getting 2 2-bedroom villas. BIL/wife and kids get one, in-laws and Mr Kat and I get the other.


As far as tracking goes, today is as follows:
1) Calories - check, under 1200
2) Exercise - check, 90 min
3) Water - check, at least 100 oz (so dehydrated!)
4) No alcohol, check

I even went to the bar with the team after the game, and had water and a dinner salad w/ low-fat balsamic.

So let's see, I am shooting for a min of 200 min a week, 6 weeks, put me down for 1200 min by March 15th. Hoping to blow that out of the water!
 
Nancy--So jealous of your margaritas. I mean, I drank my beer, but margaritas, totally yummy.

Kat--Sounds like you had an awesome hockey game. And your shoes, I get the Asics 2130's, I have super flat feet and need even more stability.

Thanks for understanding the whole weighing less than DH thing.:goodvibes I knew you all would. I mean DH and I are only 2-3 inches apart in height, so it's not like I expect to weigh THAT much less than him.

Still drinking beer here. milking my last day off the wagon for all it is worth.
 
Okay,

Amiee - thanks for saying burnt out. It clarified things for me.

And Nancy - I know you understand always wanting more and not sitting with what is a good size and appreciating that. So thanks.

I'm off the scale. I'm not enjoying the now. And I find that sad. The success I've had is not loved and smiled at. My weight feeling fine. I am becoming obsessive about where I "need" to be. And not loving the now. I'm staying on BL but I wrote Brenda to ask if I can put in my weight at the end.

So for our challenge:

Celebrate every single day that I'm here at where I never thought I would be.

Keep up the exercise - let go of my need to do workouts that produce a weight loss for me. And add back in those that only show inches - pilates and classical stretch. And not get obsessive that they slow down the numbers.

Really look at the sudden emotional eating that has come in the last month. It's really shocked me to be here so strong after all this time.

And maybe weigh in at the end - I'll look at that later.

So Erika -

Celebrate the now. Exercise - 6 on 2 off. Eat consciously.

Thanks Erika.
 














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