In search of my body...not the one I ate! Part Deux... We sit at the popular table!

[3DisneyKids]

LYZ--we need you! Log on already!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good morning! Just catching up from the past couple of days...

I am skipping my two hour gym day. I am just too tired. Plus, I did spin yesterday, and will run tomorrow. That means no weights, but whatever. I'll do weight tomorrow.

This is a good thing! When you are new to working out, you have to listen to your body. Once you are well-entrenched in fit-world, then being tired or sore often means that you NEED to work out.

I did really well last night, out to dinner with the girls. Nick and Emily were at Mets/Phillies, and I went out with my mommy friends and my friend's sister and best friend. I made myself a driver, so I only had one glass of wine, and I had the shrimp cocktail, salad, and tilapia. No dessert.

So, I am off to the Crayola Factory with Nick and Emily. Catch you all later! Back to real life tomorrow.

You are such a super star that way! That has been my big downfall....going out to dinner and out with friends, etc. And in the summer, that can happen like 3 times a week! So this is what I will be working on now...that, and the tracking!

I'm off to a good start this monday morning. Cross your fingers for me.[/COLOR]

Girl, I have everything crossed for you! But the reality is that you don't need it. You are a goddess, for sure. We all know it. Now you just need to realize it.

I went back to the gym again today. I need to do more weight lifting. The biking has been great, but I'm stuck in a rut here - I KNOW it's because my strength workouts have been basically non-existant for the past 2 months. Time to turn that trend around....

Awesome job getting back to the gym! And if I know you, you will be hitting the weights, like, ALL the time now!

Just back from Easton, PA. The Crayola Factory was fun - they do show you crayons being made but it's basically room after room of crafts for kids. Emily loved it. Nick and I found it tedious after a while, but I think if you're a super crafty parent you wouldn't. We're just not the type that enjoys that kind of intensive kid stuff, kwim? Things that are only for kids. It's one of those things worth doing for kids but that parents only do because they love their kids. Attached is the National Canal Museum, which was small and doable, after 3 hours of crafts. (Yes, 3 hours. Now the tedious part makes sense, right?) They have a FANTASTIC little canal set up, kids take boats and learn how to move the wickets and gates and get their boats through the canal. Super cool.

Sounds fun! But I am like you that way...if I do a kid-thing, it has to be something that is also appealing to adults. Too much all-kid, sticky sweet, cutesy crap makes me wanna hurl.

Then, we didn't want to drive home in rush hour, so we headed to the Phillies AAA stadium in Allentown. The team is called the IronPigs and the stadium is brand new - opened this March. Very nice stadium, we got great seats - 1st base, five rows back. But the funny thing is there are pigs/hogs on everything. And there are people wearing pig noses and pig shirts and it's just a little hilarious. I did not buy a pig nose - I think the popcorn I ate and the way I ate it pretty much said it for me!

This is...say it with me...HI LAR IOUS!

Just got the kids off to church camp, so I am headed out for my run (I think...feeling a bit of a twinge in my knee, so I might switch the run for a bike ride) and then to do some shopping! All of this shopping talk has put me in the mood for some retail therapy!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Ok, so I totally would have HAD to buy "hog" paraphenalia.

Liz - the Crayola factory, I'm more interested in the workings. And totally agree about the crafty overload.

Paula - GREAT JOB on the loss!!!!! Whoo-hoo. Just what you needed.

Kat - eating everything in site?! That doesn't sound like you. I think that flu did something to you.

EriKa - I agree. Retail therapy sounds very good. And you SO deserve it.

Dawn - bleeding doesn't sound good. At all. I suppose your health will determine additional kids.

Dan - hi ya.

Steph - how you doing today?
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Ok, I am doing good. Watching what I eat with the consequence in mind and I got on the treadmill yesterday. For 30 minutes. 2 TIMES!!! (Don't anybody tell me not to push it. I have to strike while the iron is hot.) And I got on it again already this morning. Please, oh please, exercise gods, make this the mind transition I've been waiting for.

 

[Dizneydawn]

I am still alive...

and I miss you guys!!
Yeah - I have missed you...it's nott he same writing stories without you there!

All my best,
Kim

Hi - bleeding subsiding a bit - EriKa - wise owl that you are -glad we chatted

LYZ - we need to talk - i have an idea that is very sneaky...

Paula - storms rolled through with straigt line winds about 2 minutes after we got cut off so I headed home from the soccer fields...and hid...

Crayola factory sounds fun...love me some perriwinkle!

Tatoos...mine will be a Hawaiian flower with a sea turtle in the middle...his some tiki tribal something or another - will let ya know more privately -

Babies...I always wanted a bradybunch...I can only have one more preganacy if I was able to have another...and I would not attemt to try unless I was 100 pounds lighter/Dan at least 60. I like to be an active parent - at his heaviest when his kids were little he was not active for obvious reasons - so this would be different - I can be active at my current weight..but realistaically..not as active as I want...so we are changing things together...it is nice to have a partner to work with...

WW weigh in Thursday - I made a promise to the kids we would be having full meals at the house - home made for the next 3 months - we are not big Rest. eaters - I do noot think that it is healthy for the kids to be eating out all the time on top of expensive - but it is also a great bonding time - the kids get to pick out recipies for the week - they help cook - the other 2 help clean up - they are really good about helping out around the house - or they know they will have a foot somewhere - so no arguing...see...Mr. Rogers neighborhood afterall!

 

[3DisneyKids]

SO INCREDIBLY PROUD OF YOU!!!!

Goddess crown for YOU!

I will make you the same deal I made Paula a while back...anything you do, I will match it (above and beyond what I already have planned). If that will motivate you, I will do it...I promise!

YOU ROCK!

And for two times on the TM in one day...I will even give you a dancing banana!

You know how they freak me out!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

LYZ - we need to talk - i have an idea that is very sneaky...

I'm game.

WW weigh in Thursday - I made a promise to the kids we would be having full meals at the house - home made for the next 3 months - we are not big Rest. eaters - I do noot think that it is healthy for the kids to be eating out all the time on top of expensive - but it is also a great bonding time - the kids get to pick out recipies for the week - they help cook - the other 2 help clean up - they are really good about helping out around the house - or they know they will have a foot somewhere - so no arguing...see...Mr. Rogers neighborhood afterall!

Is Treynor still your trainer? And now Carsyn's too? Eating at home is better for everyone, but everyone is so busy anymore, restaurants are just much simpler.

SO INCREDIBLY PROUD OF YOU!!!!

Goddess crown for YOU!

Ohhh, that's my first.

I will make you the same deal I made Paula a while back...anything you do, I will match it (above and beyond what I already have planned). If that will motivate you, I will do it...I promise!

YOU ROCK!

And for two times on the TM in one day...I will even give you a dancing banana!

You know how they freak me out!

Yes I do. (interestingly enough, that only makes me like them MORE!)


No need to match me. (Thanks for the offer. You are a good friend.) Right now I have lots of motivation. Which I will share at a later date. Don't want to go all, "I'm a superstar weigh loss guru" and then next week be back to my old tricks. kwim?

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Steph - how you doing today?

Great (sarcasim)!! It is hot and sticky and I have to work! Looks like there is going to be a thunderstorm. I have to bring my car in again for service... I paid the darn thing off and I am still paying on it every month seems there is something wrong with it! I may have to go talk to my new neighbor and make a deal for a new tahoe!

Ok, I am doing good. Watching what I eat with the consequence in mind and I got on the treadmill yesterday. For 30 minutes. 2 TIMES!!! (Don't anybody tell me not to push it. I have to strike while the iron is hot.) And I got on it again already this morning. Please, oh please, exercise gods, make this the mind transition I've been waiting for.[/COLOR]

Great Job you have more motivation than me!

WW weigh in Thursday - I made a promise to the kids we would be having full meals at the house - home made for the next 3 months - we are not big Rest. eaters - I do noot think that it is healthy for the kids to be eating out all the time on top of expensive - but it is also a great bonding time - the kids get to pick out recipies for the week - they help cook - the other 2 help clean up - they are really good about helping out around the house - or they know they will have a foot somewhere - so no arguing...see...Mr. Rogers neighborhood afterall!

Let us know how you did I dread going to WW this week I know I have gained or at least stayed the same no weight loss here!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I am so proud of you Lyz!!! ROCK ON!!!

Also, I totally thought of buying you a tshirt with a hog on it, but I just can't do that to a girlfriend. It's just WRONG to give someone a tshirt with a pig on it!


Okay, I do not want to run today. I. Do. Not. Want. To. Run. Ever.


But I have to. However, it's fine to exercise at night, right? Because I am so worn out from yesterday I don't have it in me, and if I have to run, I want to at least run for 30 seconds longer than I did before. ARGH. Why did I sign up for this? I must be nuts!


Dawn - I am so in love with the Poly, I would get a Poly tattoo. I think you and Dan should get Poly designed tattoos. How fun would that be? And I totally got the email E forwarded, all on board.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I am so proud of you Lyz!!! ROCK ON!!!

Also, I totally thought of buying you a tshirt with a hog on it, but I just can't do that to a girlfriend. It's just WRONG to give someone a tshirt with a pig on it!

Thank you. I agree. I'd not wear a shirt with a hog on it.

Okay, I do not want to run today. I. Do. Not. Want. To. Run. Ever.


But I have to. However, it's fine to exercise at night, right? Because I am so worn out from yesterday I don't have it in me, and if I have to run, I want to at least run for 30 seconds longer than I did before. ARGH. Why did I sign up for this? I must be nuts!

You have my sympathy.


Dawn - I am so in love with the Poly, I would get a Poly tattoo. I think you and Dan should get Poly designed tattoos. How fun would that be? And I totally got the email E forwarded, all on board.

I'd get his name tattooed. I mean, if you really want to be forever together.

Munky - did you have fun at DisneyLand?

 

[goofyfan-12]

you all are too funny today....

as for the retail therapy - don't you burn some calories scouring the clearance racks, trying on clothes and then hauling the bags around????

Dawn - I understand about the storms... glad you were safe... we can chat again soon... PM me and we can always chat that way...

Congrats on all the progress everyone is making.... it is so encouraging to read....

Talk to you all soon,
Paula

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat - eating everything in site?! That doesn't sound like you. I think that flu did something to you.

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Ok, I am doing good. Watching what I eat with the consequence in mind and I got on the treadmill yesterday. For 30 minutes. 2 TIMES!!! (Don't anybody tell me not to push it. I have to strike while the iron is hot.) And I got on it again already this morning. Please, oh please, exercise gods, make this the mind transition I've been waiting for.[/COLOR]

You are mistaken... that is very MUCH like me. I just fight it, all the time. Sometimes I lose.

AND YAYAYAY!! I am so proud of you.


I managed to drag myself to the gym at lunch... I am finally getting over this darn cold.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

you all are too funny today....

as for the retail therapy - don't you burn some calories scouring the clearance racks, trying on clothes and then hauling the bags around????

Dawn - I understand about the storms... glad you were safe... we can chat again soon... PM me and we can always chat that way...

Congrats on all the progress everyone is making.... it is so encouraging to read....

Talk to you all soon,
Paula

Totally. I think you must get cardio and weight training from shopping. Can I start counting that as activity points?

You are mistaken... that is very MUCH like me. I just fight it, all the time. Sometimes I lose.

AND YAYAYAY!! I am so proud of you.


I managed to drag myself to the gym at lunch... I am finally getting over this darn cold.

Good for you, Kat! I am still avoiding the treadmill. Also, I don't feel like eating. I just want to sleep for a day. See? This is what comes from too much parenting! All those crafts!

Lyz - Yes, Dan and Dawn should get Poly themed WDW tattoos with their names in them somehow. I bet it can be done. I actually know a guy who has his last name across his back, and his family on one upper arm. Parents, siblings, and son. No wife. Good thing, because they got divorced. But his former MIL - it was a nice divorce, actually - used to say "Well, if he gets lost, they'll know where he belongs!"

 

[3DisneyKids]

Just coming in from the pool. We are having a great week in terms of weather! Well, it is hot and somewhat sticky, but on the coast it is great with no real humidity.

All 3 kids had trials today for States....and they ALL made it! My jaw is on the freaking floor! I knew Riley would make it...no problem. He is going for freestyle, his relay team, and diving. Cammie made it for freestyle, backstroke, and diving. And KELLY! Qualified for diving! So this is exciting, though it means a lot of work all the way around (they now have extra practices and lessons and I have to drive them there and wait, etc.). Still, I am really proud.

I went for a long bike ride this morning...about an hour. And LIZ...I am going for a run tonight, so I will be right there with you. I am waiting till it cools down a bit. And yes, I am dreading it. The last time I had a good run was on Friday. Why is this so hard for me? Why can't I just be a natural at it???

LYZ...ok you get TWO goddess crowns! Didn't realize you had never had one...so you totally deserve two! Dawn and I came up with a GREAT plan for you. Can't wait to tell you all about it!

KAT--glad you are finally feeling strong enough to get back to the gym. We miss you on the challenge thread!

Time to get dinner ready. I will be around tonight (when am I not??? )

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Wow! Go 3 Kids!!!! That is awesome about state!

Okay, what is this plan? I want in on this plan, too! I want to be a cool kid!


OMG, it is so hard to work today. I cleaned my house, so score one for me. And I did laundry and I am wearing an outfit. Score, two, or three. But I am not into food prep or exercise. Oh, and I am working tonight. But it's a cool thing. We are doing a focus group, where my client is presenting her business and I am just taking notes on what feedback she gets. Should be fun.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Ohhhh I'm definately intrigued.

Liz - what do you mean you have an outfit on? Do you normally stay in pj's.

EriKa - great news for your little fish!

Shopping is TOTALLY exercise.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Well, sure, sometimes I do! Like if it's just me at the computer all day, sure, I wear my pjs until I shower! But no, you know, and outfit. Like not just clothes but something that matches with jewelry and such. Not a lot of need for that when you work alone! So when I do it I feel like I'm a leg up.

 

[3DisneyKids]

All will be revealed tonight.

I totally get the difference between an outfit and being dressed.

Thanks for the kudos on the kids. They are so excited, so it is fun to see that in their little faces.

Liz--good for laundry, cleaning, and the outfit. Yes, you get points for all of those things! And the focus group sounds fun...I do A LOT of those and it is some of my favorite work.

 

[HockeyKat]

I am confused, as always. Not even sure what I can blame it on today.

I will definitely be on tonight, so hopefully someone more clueful can lend me one of theirs.

Liz, I am not sure I own any outfits. I certainly don't coordinate jewelry... although I suppose I have a few things where I actually thought about shirt, pants/skirt, shoes together so maybe that counts?

I am pretty happy with my "outfit" today, maybe I will take a pic when I get home. New shirt and pants.

E, congrats on the kids stuff. I think I may not join the challenge for July, since I am getting a late start. I am only at 115 for the month so far. I did join the Peep Labor Day weight loss challenge, though, but only for 5 lbs. I would really like to be down 11 by then (and at goal) but I don't want to jinx since I have two weekend trips scheduled for the summer.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, so I am just in from a 7.5 mile run. Yes, at night. It was light when I started! I planned to do the whole 8, but it is DARK, and I am a wuss and was getting spooked so I just came home a bit early.

The point of this post is not that I ran 7.5 miles. The point is that I NEVER could have done ANY of this without support.

I didn't want to run tonight but I knew I needed to in order to stay on my training schedule. I was supposed to run 8 but didn't think there was any way in hell that I had it in me. So I said I would start with 4 or 5 and see how I felt.

Well, at 4 miles I was doing ok. But by mile 5 I had had it. I wanted to quit. But then I thought...Liz has lost 66 pounds! And I am whining about going another 3 measly miles?? Get a grip! And her MOM...now THERE is a warrior! This woman has beat back cancer 4 freaking times! And I have the audacity to complain that I am tired? And Lyz is on the treadmill! 3 or 4 times in 2 days and is motivated! Holy crap! So I had to suck it up and run.

So today I ran for all of us and the support system we have formed. For Lyz, and Liz, and Liz's mom and Kelly, who is not only the strongest kid I have ever known, but the strongest person period. For Paula and her incredible perseverance. For Kat and her unending dedication. For Dawn and her humor. For Jodi and her amazing ability to live with pain (and to do so gracefully) and still work toward a healthier life. For Steph and her losing 10% of her body weight! For Kim and her fight for her little guy. For Nancy and her ability to make exercise a major priority in her life.

It may sound cheesy...hell, it IS cheesy, but I have the theme from Rocky on my iPod. No sh*t. So I cued it up and kept running.

One of the things I do for a living is called message design. Basically, I find the find the right words to convey the message and tone that my clients are looking for.

But when it comes to my own life...to things which are personal and important to me, I often struggle to get my point across. And then I realized that it is in times like these that the best words and the right message are found in simplicity...

Thank you and I love you.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

E - love you too!!! And I so totally get it.