In Search of My Body....Not the One I ATE! Vol. 5: Goddesses are Always on Top!

[lisaviolet]

LisaV! I can't believe I almost forgot to tell you this!

Tuesday. That's the *big day* The day I get my body fat tested

Oh boy. Oh boy. Oh boy. This is as good as a race.

Sorry I have been rather MIA. Still catching up on work.

This is the general format of my Tues, non-step kickboxing class:

5-10 min warm up, usually some dynamic stretching and then a punching session to warm up arms
8 jabs, 8 crosses -- 2 sets
4 jabs, 4 crosses -- 2-4 sets
2 jabs, 2 crosses -- 2-8 sets
jab-cross -- 8 sets
repeat on other arm
20 pushups
~10 min kicking sequence:
8 single time front kicks
8 single time front kicks + cross
4-6 sets of 8 double time front kicks (toe taps ground lightly between sets)
8 single time front kicks
2-4 sets of triple kicks (shin, knee, head)
8 hitch kicks (opposite knee up, land kick)
8 single time front kicks
... repeat on other leg
... repeat with a side kick, on both legs
20 pushups
15 min of intervals, changes from week to week
usually includes, as the interval, a punching sequence that is 3 moving jabs forward, knee, 3 blocks moving backward, kick. The knee becomes a front kick, then a powered front kick.
another that is (moving forward) step step, side knee block, shuffle shuffle (backward) front kick. knee block becomes side kick, then a power side kick.
20 pushups
5 min of walking lunges and side lunges
20 pushups
5 min of abs and cool down.

I usually do the non-step class with 2 lb weights, and the walking lunges with 10 lb weights.


The step class changes from week to week, but the main changes are that the 15 min interval + 5 min walking lunges becomes all sorts of craziness involving kicking and a step.

Holy cow Kat. Is it a popular class? I bet.

 

[goofyfan-12]

LisaV - talk about spontinaity... two DVC resorts in one road trip - love that. Thanks again for shaing the photos. They are awesome!

Lyz - Again, totally loving you right now. Went to the gym and feel awesome for having gone. Was telling Jesse that I was struggling and he was all 'you can't tell by the way you are working - you are totally into this right now' Either I am a good actress or something is going right. Just need to convince myself to walk through the door and I am fine. Still craving bread and cookies like there were the last bits of food I will ever eat, but one step at a time right. Thanks again!!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi Dawn. Good to see you.

You know I was looking at your book and I thought "hmmm" because I spent a lot of time before I started losing looking instead of doing. And I was worried that's where you might be. Well that came out wrong. I know you're not at the beginning. But I totally agree with Erika's philosophy of just do it. I actually have a glass quote paper weight from Walt Disney something about begin by doing. My brain is fried. I've only had breakfast. I have no idea why. So strange for me. And silly.

But then I saw Nancy's post and it reminded me that I did have books that truly pushed me and inspired me so I'm a friggin' hypocrite. That really who knows what can touch any of us.

The Fit or Fat book totally changed my perspective. So poop to me.

 

[lisaviolet]

LisaV - talk about spontinaity... two DVC resorts in one road trip - love that. Thanks again for shaing the photos. They are awesome!

Lyz - Again, totally loving you right now. Went to the gym and feel awesome for having gone. Was telling Jesse that I was struggling and he was all 'you can't tell by the way you are working - you are totally into this right now' Either I am a good actress or something is going right. Just need to convince myself to walk through the door and I am fine. Still craving bread and cookies like there were the last bits of food I will ever eat, but one step at a time right. Thanks again!!!!

I know eh Paula. She's a gift like that. One time she said "get on the scale". I know I'm off now but in that moment I needed to get back on.

Good for you Paula.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Oh I'm in heaven. Still warm (warmish) weather. HHI!!!! A one bedrroom. But I'm mostly in heaven because spontaneity is my thing. I adore it.

Hilton Head! Of course! How fun. And fabulous pics!

The next part. Well, the next day we were headed to the Beach House. And then the red coat appears!!!!

I know you're on the edge of your seats, right? :

Erika and I will understand these words "It was all for a coat!"

red coat? hmmm...is that by chance a cute red rain coat?

Oh boy. Oh boy. Oh boy. This is as good as a race.

Yeah. I'm a bit nervous. But it's gotta be done.

Went to the gym and feel awesome for having gone. Was telling Jesse that I was struggling and he was all 'you can't tell by the way you are working - you are totally into this right now'

Great job on the workout. I think it's so much harder to skip a workout when you know someone is there waiting for you. Just getting thru the door can be the biggest mental battle!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

A big blanket thank you for the support today. A big sigh out. Breathe.

So I cc'd another friend on this and I get the sweetest little email about how there's a great place to eat right by there, etc. In major stark contrast to the less sensitive friend. Makes me laugh.

So the two other funny things - one, my mom is calling ME for results. How did it go? What did they say? Meanwhile, she is getting a CAT scan and tomorrow a PET scan. So we should know news next Wed. May it be good.

And the last funny thing. The dermatologist is about to cut a freckle off my leg. Right before she gets the little jar ready, she asks "You're not training for anything, are you? Like a race?" Um, why, yes, I am! Well, in the end, she agrees to do the race, too, we discuss running and pacing - she was a sprinter and runs too fast - and she tells me I have to come back as soon as the race is over and get it cut out then. I LOVE her. I love that she asks questions like that.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Checking in for the day:

food: 30 points.
water: check
alcohol: none
exercise: strength training session w/trainer, followed by bike & stretch. 90 minutes. 620/1800



Stacey - where are you??? Did hubby kick you out of bed this morning? Paula won't let me have a whistle. But maybe I could arrange for HIM to have one


Dawn - are you anywhere near all that flooding? That is so awful to see OMG. newly renovated basement. I sure hope you don't get water damage. That would be horrible. sand bags baby, sand bags!

Sarah - come back!

Amy - when are you coming home?

Hi to everyone who wasn't here today! Sunny, Ronda, Roddy - hope I didn't miss anyone. So sorry if I did.

 

[adsrtw]

A big blanket thank you for the support today. A big sigh out. Breathe.

So I cc'd another friend on this and I get the sweetest little email about how there's a great place to eat right by there, etc. In major stark contrast to the less sensitive friend. Makes me laugh.

So the two other funny things - one, my mom is calling ME for results. How did it go? What did they say? Meanwhile, she is getting a CAT scan and tomorrow a PET scan. So we should know news next Wed. May it be good.

And the last funny thing. The dermatologist is about to cut a freckle off my leg. Right before she gets the little jar ready, she asks "You're not training for anything, are you? Like a race?" Um, why, yes, I am! Well, in the end, she agrees to do the race, too, we discuss running and pacing - she was a sprinter and runs too fast - and she tells me I have to come back as soon as the race is over and get it cut out then. I LOVE her. I love that she asks questions like that.

That's awesome Liz.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I love that she asks questions like that.

That really is awesome. I love her too. Prayers for mom tomorrow.

k - so Erin (trainer) told me today I'm not getting enough sleep. Really? Suppose it has anything to do with my need to over-commit myself? Going to bed now. Have a great night everyone!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Yes, you NEED sleep! You do soo much, Nancy! Go to bed!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Yes, you NEED sleep! You do soo much, Nancy! Go to bed!

yeah, yeah. I'm going

 

[lisaviolet]

Okay,

So the next day we're off to the beach. For those of you who don't know there's endless chatter about Disney's HHI. Some feel like Disney failed because the resort is on a marsh and you have to take a shuttle, bike, drive or walk to the Beach House which is about a twenty minute walk/three minute drive.

I don't know. Vero Beach helped me understand their constant chatter. However, Jean and I have walked it before and it's such a lovely walk. And I adore the marsh and the trees. I swear the HHI trees. Mystical. Powerful. It's like - oh I forgot to tell you my heart was racing sleeping to the waves at VB. You could so feel the power of it. The trees are like that in the south, eh? Truly something.

So today we drove b/c we already checked out. In fact, I didn't wake up until 10:15. I'm not using the icon for sleep - I adore sleep. I'm using it for checkout time.

So we're off

'

And mere moments later we're there.

Voila!!!

'




And here it is!!! The coat!!!:l

Can't see it!!!

It's hiding.

Here it is!

And here's the rest of the Beach House.

This picture just pisses me off. I'm so competitive and she killed me.

And then we head down to the beach. Very windy.

Now you see me.....

Now you don't Work with me people it's late.

The beach is very expansive and very different from Vero. Hard packed sand. A lot of natural vegetation. Deep beach compared to Vero. Last time I was there I either saw a shark or dolphin about ten feel out. Very close. I thoyght it was a shark but someone told me to check the fins. Erika is it the rounded point vs. the sharp point. Regardless, it was so close. The beach seems endless.

Well and then we got in the car. Too short.

Well, that's all I got. Except Lyz I took pictures of house at Palmetto Dunes at HHI. Not huge houses but lovely ones and very exclusive. So at one point I'll post them for you.

 

[lisaviolet]

That really is awesome. I love her too. Prayers for mom tomorrow.

Liz I've missed something. to you and your mom.

Loved the doctor story. That's great.

 

[princessrunner]

TGIF everyone!

LisaV, love the pics once again. Also, loving the red coat!!!

Liz, for your mom.

Paula, yay for you overcoming the darkness!!

Nancy, we are due for about 3-4 inches of rain in total. I don't mind running in the quiet peaceful spring rain. I do, however, mind running in a downpour. There is no hat or tech clothing that can save you from blisters or chafe somewhere. Been there, done that. I will make it work somehow. Thanks for the suggestions!!

Everyone else,

I overslept this morning. My alarm went off and I promptly went right back to sleep. You can already tell what kind of day this is going to be..

I have a cool 6 miles to put in today. I think I remember Erika requesting challenge updates on Monday but, just in case, I have a total of 34.98 miles for the week (6.78 on the gym bike) and I am down .5 pounds for the week. Yeah, I gained some back but I am pretty sure it is just water. I will take the 0.5 pounds as it puts me below 130 for the first time in a VERY LONG TIME. I think it was long before Shelby was born as a matter of fact. That's 14-15 years probably. Wow, it has been awhile.

I hope everyone has a great weekend in store. I have this weekend off. We were supposed to have a field hockey tourney but Shelby was not invited to this one. Happy/sad thing. She still does not get that she is her own worst enemy but I think she is starting to see the light. Anyway, free weekend. I need to get my seeds ordered for my garden and start getting spring stuff in order. Have a great day and a better weekend everyone!!!

 

[DisneyGalUK]

I overslept this morning. My alarm went off and I promptly went right back to sleep. You can already tell what kind of day this is going to be..

LisaPR, that sounds just like how my day started - I can't say its gotten any better

Going to read back, hopefully back later to check in!

 

[goofyfan-12]

A big blanket thank you for the support today. A big sigh out. Breathe.

So I cc'd another friend on this and I get the sweetest little email about how there's a great place to eat right by there, etc. In major stark contrast to the less sensitive friend. Makes me laugh.

So the two other funny things - one, my mom is calling ME for results. How did it go? What did they say? Meanwhile, she is getting a CAT scan and tomorrow a PET scan. So we should know news next Wed. May it be good.

And the last funny thing. The dermatologist is about to cut a freckle off my leg. Right before she gets the little jar ready, she asks "You're not training for anything, are you? Like a race?" Um, why, yes, I am! Well, in the end, she agrees to do the race, too, we discuss running and pacing - she was a sprinter and runs too fast - and she tells me I have to come back as soon as the race is over and get it cut out then. I LOVE her. I love that she asks questions like that.

Liz - sending hugs, prayers and good vibes your way so that Sylvia's tests go well. Totally loving your doctor by the way.

Nancy - the workout last night was good. I am getting stronger and I am so loving that. Just need to get the eating thing (most importantly my desire to eat bread and cookies in mass quantities) back under control and life will be good again. Thanks again for the support. How was your workout yesterday? Did your friend make it through it all right?

LisaV - loving the pictures. Sounds like an awesome trip.

Kelly and LisaPR - hope the day gets better for you both.

Ronda, Sunny, LisaZ, Stacey, Sarah - how are you all? It has been a while since we have talked...

Erika - doesn't J head out today? Enjoy the quietness.

Kat - how are you doing today? Caught up at work yet?

Lyz - still a lifesaver for me.... I thought of you while I was driving to the gym last night.

Dawn - I'm with Nancy - are you near the flooding? Hope all is well...

Roddy - hope your week is going well.

Steph - how's the new car doing? Still have its new car smell?

I hope I caught everyone...

Not much going on here today. Just a bunch of filing, paperwork and crap like that. I am hoping to do something fun with my sister tonight and then I am off to CT tomorrow (after my training session - Jesse is coming in early for my appointment) for a weekend of scrapbooking with the girls from college. Most of them haven't seen me since July of last year so I am looking forward to their reactions to the new me. I promise I will get new pictures of me this weekend and post some updates.

Talk to you all later,
Paula

 

[akaSunnyB1066]

Hi Dawn. Good to see you.

You know I was looking at your book and I thought "hmmm" because I spent a lot of time before I started losing looking instead of doing. And I was worried that's where you might be. Well that came out wrong. I know you're not at the beginning. But I totally agree with Erika's philosophy of just do it. I actually have a glass quote paper weight from Walt Disney something about begin by doing. My brain is fried. I've only had breakfast. I have no idea why. So strange for me. And silly.

But then I saw Nancy's post and it reminded me that I did have books that truly pushed me and inspired me so I'm a friggin' hypocrite. That really who knows what can touch any of us.

The Fit or Fat book totally changed my perspective. So poop to me.

Good Morning!
I spent a lot of time looking and wanting to start the weight loss journey. I didn't read any books, I lurked here. I got my motivation to start from your journeys. I finally started WW in January and am now down 13.2 pounds and now I am reading about all of the gym time and running that yall do and have been wishing for that motivation. Last week someone (sorry, I don't remember who) said "Chaotic action is better than organized inaction" and it stuck with me. I have been doing short walks, stretches and squats, just a few here and there and maybe it will become a habit.

Thanks, You guys ROCK!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Happy Friday all -
I am not near the flooding.

It is not even the beginning and it will be at least 10 days before we will really know what is left. I grew up for 2 years just north of Fargo and the home I lived in is already underwater. It is just so flat there and the sad part is that most cannot get flood insurance because of rules and regulations on how close to the river you need to live to be considered in danger. The news just again recapped this is a 500 year flood. Yet it is the 3rd one in less than 130 years. Last one in 1997.

Our local hospitals have sent up many ambulances to help evacuate the sick and elderly. The issue that is the biggest is not just the flooded areas but all the bridges leading to them. There is so many places already not safe to pass.
Moorhead State college is encouraging everyone to leave campus. Technically it is not an evacuation because the stupid city/state of MN does not have the power to force an evacuation. There are many old farmers and people who do not feel it is a serious threat right now since there is no evacuation mandatory. They feel if it were that bad they would be forced. Locally they are preparing for some deaths due to people refusing to leave on the Minnesota side.

I just hope they are wrong.

Nancy and Lisa V -

Sorry for not explaining myself better!

The book is actually a recipie book I got at a used book store while in search of better recipies with lower fat and carb ideas. "Eat up/Slim down Annual Recipies 2003."

It just happens to have a preface that I did not anticipate and thought the info was interesting to understand myself better. IMO even if we all followed WW or Jenny Craig or low carb or whatever, there are different triggers based on personalities and lifestyles. I thought it was interesting to think about what causes me to fail and how I eat/why.

I am still following the diabetic diet restrictions and walking 2 miles a day. I don't plan on changing that but my weakneses are still the same. My trigger feelings have not changed. I just need to have a plan on how to recognize the situations I know will lead me to my past bad choices and then how to deal.

(Liz - it made me think of you BTW. What has changed with you in your concert nights/evenings out? Do you eat the same? Drink the same? You still are the same person who enjoys heading out. What though do you do differently to not have the same outcome that led to the weight gain?)



Here is something I thought might help those of us who tend to feel like if we failed for a meal or a day that we screwed up too big to forgive or to move past.


Play a game of "How many calories can I eat"
Many people "awfulize" every slip, turning it into a diet disaster, which makes them give up. Make a list of everything you'd eat on your worst pig-out day. Now, guesstimate your calorie count. In the thousands? But thousands of calories might equal 2 pounds. So one day of overeating isn't a giant setback. Don't let it lead to a week or a month.

Off to get some stuff done. Have a great Friday all.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

How was your workout yesterday? Did your friend make it through it all right?

It was really good, thanks. Jeanine was SO complaining But heck. She was on vacation for nearly 3 weeks. She golfed alot, hit the TM or elliptical at the resort, but no squats & lunges. Erin was having a GREAT time


I am hoping to do something fun with my sister tonight and then I am off to CT tomorrow (after my training session - Jesse is coming in early for my appointment) for a weekend of scrapbooking with the girls from college.

Wait. What? Where?

I got my motivation to start from your journeys. I finally started WW in January and am now down 13.2 pounds and now I am reading about all of the gym time and running that yall do and have been wishing for that motivation. Last week someone (sorry, I don't remember who) said "Chaotic

Sunny! That's FANTASTIC!

I am not near the flooding.

Glad to hear it. It is so scary. The power of water is so often underestimated. Gosh. You just have to look back at Katrina to see how devestating it can be.


I am still following the diabetic diet restrictions and walking 2 miles a day. I don't plan on changing that but my weakneses are still the same. My trigger feelings have not changed. I just need to have a plan on how to recognize the situations I know will lead me to my past bad choices and then how to deal.

Good job. And trigger feelings. Yep. They can be the biggest b!tch of 'em all


Play a game of "How many calories can I eat".

I'll have to find my journal page from the day I went to the Chocolate Buffet in Boston. whoo boy, was that an experience

Off to work for a while - have a great day everyone!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Wait. What? Where? [/B][/COLOR]

Nancy - I'll be in Middletown on Saturday and staying in Fairfield on Saturday night. Are you anywhere near there (and by near I don't mind a little extra driving to find you)? Would love to try and meet up if you are. PM me and let me know.

Dawn - glad you aren't affected by the flooding. Water is insideous in how it can destroy things yet we can't live without it. Most of the construction industry is a full out assault against water.

Also, you hit the nail on the head about triggers. That is by far one of the most difficult things I have faced on this journey. Doing squats with 100 pound barbells is a hell of a lot easier than staring down a piece of chocolate cake when I am upset about something or stressed. In time, you will learn to deal with that.