In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 8...It's Never Too Late To Start Again!

[adsrtw]

Oh, I love Thomas! Will look around. I can't wait to have a real bagel at Wdw.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Oh honey, there are no real bagels at WDW. Sad, but true. Of course, if you ask me, the only REAL bagels are from NYC. God bless the polluted water that makes the delicious bagels! (Seriously, that's what the claim to fame is.)

When Riley was in NYC last week, I made him bring back 4 dozen NY bagels. Nothing else compares. Ever.

 

[lisaviolet]

Oh honey, there are no real bagels at WDW. Sad, but true. Of course, if you ask me, the only REAL bagels are from NYC. God bless the polluted water that makes the delicious bagels! (Seriously, that's what the claim to fame is.)

When Riley was in NYC last week, I made him bring back 4 dozen NY bagels. Nothing else compares. Ever.

Is NYC your new acronym for Montreal?

Really. Lord next thing you'll be on is hockey. Even bball was invented by a Canadian.

Less than a month folks. Less than a month - new events ski AND snowboard CROSS - yes sir and of course it's raining in Vancouver. Your first Olympic lesson - it rarely ever snows in Vancouver. It's even raining in Whistler I believe.

Just wanted everyone to know that Rainbow Trout was in my house yesterday. Heaven! Just sharin'.

And Jean brought in a little childhood blast from the past - Hot Cross Buns. I don't know why I find hot cross buns so funny but I do. It's late.

 

[lisaviolet]

Dinner talk. We had brown rice, steamed snow peas and a soy/honey glazed salmon. YUM! The salmon was a bit higher in points Stop it! Leave my beloved salmon alone. than I typically would want, but since I earned a few extra today that's how I chose to *spend* them. Surprised I didn't choose wine? Me too


and hi to those of you just joining us

Hi to everyone! Hi Megan.

Me either. So of course I googled it. According to Urban Dictionary it's "British slang for feeling like sh!t."

Poor Kel. Feel better

Just back from WDW. DGF has gone for provisions and I am starting laundry. I've caught up on reading and need to write.

I've got big stuff going on at work tomorrow and Friday. SO looking forward to the long weekend.

I'm feeling great and remarkably looking forward to my run tomorrow. What has happened to me?

Ronda

Lovely Ronda - on the last I mean. Not the end of WDW vacation. Did Sue have fun? First time together there, right?

And part II of the scene in my sig....

Whiter than me. Wow.

A kid crying all day might prompt me to add vodka to my water.

OMG. Kat!

Megan--SO sorry about the car. But a 2004--that's young for a Toyota to die! So sad! And yes, we love ALL of the Cullens here. And like Amy, I was also way anti-Jake. Until the NM movie. He was treated like such sh*t and was so sweet. It gave me a soft spot for him.

Nancy--I'm with Liz. Public shaming is the only way to go.

EE--Goddess crown, totally! Way to rock your workout! AND! I didn't realize that you had really been working on your long walk/runs! You are up to 6 now, right? GREAT!

Socks--you don't need them right away, but your feet will hate you less if you wear them during your long runs starting any time. Anything dual layer is usually a good bet. I use cheap running socks for daily use and the good dual layer ones for my long runs.

Me--good night here. Super productive day. Got all 3 kids' rooms ready for paint, which is good since the painters arrive tomorrow. Got Jeff all packed and ready to go. He leaves at 4am for two weeks. Singapore and Taiwan this trip. All ready for my b00b job tomorrow (as I have started to call it--sounds way more fun!) Met ALL of my goals for today, even though my run was craptastic. It was so. frigging. cold. I bagged it after 3 miles. But tomorrow is a cross-train day on the elliptical and Friday is my long run. At least 7 miles, maybe 8. We'll see. It is supposed to be mid-30s, which is so much more comfortable.

Time to set tomorrow's goals, everyone!

Mine are:

--Water
--Track
--Elliptical
--B00b job

Oh, and starting next week I am adding core back into my routine. Nancy and Paula, get ready to hound me. Again.

That's what I came on to see - it's tomorrow/today. Okay, thinking about you.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Morning Ladies

Welcome Meg!

Yesterday was crazy, it was my work at home day, its was nuts...So I could not post, also I did not stress about anything yesterday, I was to busy!!

But.... I did it again, 2 miles last night walk/run on the treadmill 30:30 mins
I cant belive it, twice this week. YEAH For ME!!!!! Going to try to do it again tomorrow. Today is just as crazy, Is it Saturday yet?????

Potty Training update, The Class A mom that I am I let the baby run around for a while with nothing on her bottom. She went in the potty about 3 times. then It was time for nap, so put her diaper back on, and as soon as I did she
Went.. UGGGGG..... Well today in another day.


Erika, thinking of you to day, good luck with you bo0b job!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning! Let's go! Up and at 'em! We've got goals to accomplish, people! (IOMG, I SO need that whistle!)

Hugely busy day for me. Already been up for a while. Jeff got off to Asia fine, check. Now I have to go to the gym NOW (I don't like going quite this early) so that I can be back when the painters get here. Then off to get my b00b sliced and diced (my mom is going with me). Then back home before the kids get off the bus.

Nancy--yes, they actually DID come yesterday, though not to paint. Just to check out the job, bring all of their equipment in, yadda yadda. Paint actually goes up on the walls starting today.

Jo--WOO HOO on the two miles! Fantastic! You are getting there!

Liz--I'll call you post ta-ta and you can let everyone know what's going on.

Ok, there's an elliptical with my name on it.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Yes, I am Ta-ta Watch!


Good morning! Training a new person, so I'll be off doing that! Have a good day, friends!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy - you asked about my pace - I am maintaining an easy - 14 - 14.25 minute mile at this point. I am pushing to get to a sub 14 minute mile but we have to see how that goes.

I was asking because I've started to put walking into my training routine. I've been running, but walking uses somewhat different muscles and I want to be prepared for that. So yesterday I did 45 minutes, and today after my beating with Erin I did 35. I'm not sure my pace was quite fast enough though. I was at 4.2 mph. <ack> now I'm going to have to do the math

I am getting ready.... Nancy - get your whistle out!

Did everyone just see that? Paula gave me permission to have (and USE) a whistle

Stairs. How I love thee! OMG, running the stairs at POR! Remember that?? We pulled in and I was in heaven! I think it was the first thing I said. Like, "OMG! Look at all of those stairs! I can run them in the morning!" And I did.

sick but true. I actually dreamt about the stairmaster last night.

When Riley was in NYC last week, I made him bring back 4 dozen NY bagels. Nothing else compares. Ever.

I can just see this boy ordering 4 dozen bagels to take on the bus.

Just wanted everyone to know that Rainbow Trout was in my house yesterday. Heaven! Just sharin'.

And Jean brought in a little childhood blast from the past - Hot Cross Buns. I don't know why I find hot cross buns so funny but I do. It's late.

I've never had rainbow trout. Or hot cross buns. At least not that I can recall...

Morning! Let's go! Up and at 'em! We've got goals to accomplish, people! (IOMG, I SO need that whistle!)

Listen missy. Whilst you were hollarin' about getting up and at 'em I was already on my way to the gym. Had a very fine beating with Erin, then hit the TM for a 35 minute walk.

good luck today

Yes, I am Ta-ta Watch!

be sure to let us know how it all works out!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I do an easy 3.5. OMG.

Will I get up to an easy 4.0 or 4.2???

See, I'm not freaking out over nothing!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I do an easy 3.5. OMG.

Will I get up to an easy 4.0 or 4.2???

See, I'm not freaking out over nothing!

Yes, you will get up there. And the adrenaline of the day is only going to help.

If you want, you may choose to add some intervals to your workout to increase your speed. I can give you some ideas if you are interested.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I'm always interested! Hit me!

 

[cathie1327]

Morning all. Hope your week is going well.

Despite being sick STILL since last Friday (whatever got a hold of me was nasty but think I'm on the mend now), I'm still in line for my goals this week, just have to get my exercise in....

Paid off a GIANT bill today, a hugely important one...the money I owed to my old apartments when I had to break the lease and leave. OMG feels so good to get that off of my shoulders!!! Just two more big bills now and then....well it'll be back down to 'normal-not-in-severe-debt' bills. Wahoo! We are going to put the applications in on the apartments this weekend. WAY excited.

Sorry to all for missing, I'll try to get on and catch up later.

 

[HockeyKat]

I do an easy 3.5 too. 3.8 is sustainable but "brisk". 4.0 is not easy.

I was going to try to do the 3 day a week 40 min training at a 1 min run (at 4.6 or so), 5 min walk. Long run/walks, not sure yet.

 

[adsrtw]

I just hope that we can find a bakery nearby for bagels. I am sad to say that I have never had a NYC bagel.

E how did your appt go?

Liz and Kat, we can do it!

Back later. Can't see posts and don't remember. So sad

 

[zigzagzerr]

Zigzagzerr, Lisa Z
Age: 41
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 135ish
Personal Stats: DH, DD14
Transplant almost 20 years ago from L.A. to Baltimore
Favorite Park: MK
But I Love: Disneyland better than MK
Passions: healthy cooking, reading mystery novels, TV on DVD.
Important to know: I teach a very “dancy” aerobics class twice a week – and it’s what I would do all the time if I didn’t have to earn a living.
Weight loss plan and goals: Maintain, maybe a few more lbs down. Main goal is not to gain everything back.

I had a "woot" moment at my yearly gyn appointment on Monday this week. The doc comes in, is glancing through my chart, and says "I see you've lost 9 pounds since you were here last year." Yeah, baby!

Have a great day!

 

[poppinspal]

I am falling apart a bit with my goals today. I'm sick and chasing after a kid who is on his eighth day of crying, so I'm just am doing all I can to stay on my feet. I'm debating playing hockey tonight, I have a head cold so it makes breathing hard but getting some exercise might help.

So my friend sent me this and I thought I'd share it with you all. Here's one Twilight shirt I have not seen before. (It made me laugh)

Hope you are all having a good dayl My break is over, got to go.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm always interested! Hit me!

I'd first start with the music. That is totally key for me. Get some good thumpin' beat music that really gets your spirits up. If you are interested in "pace" music, there are sites out there that have downloads available (for purchase primarily) of music that has been synced to a specific beat. So if you are walking to the beat of the music you can be sure that your pace is in a certain range. That's really great especially for keeping yourself on track during outdoor walking (did that make sense? I feel like I just confused myself )

You might consider adding speed intervals in the middle of your walk. For example, start your walk at your 3.5 as normal, then after 10 minutes or so when your body is all warmed up and ready to rock, do 1 minute at 3.6, then 1 minute at 3.7 (it's only a minute. I'm fairly certain you can do most anything for 1 measly minute). Work your way up one minute at a time to as fast as you can go until you think you just can't possibly go faster. Then go one more notch, because I am willing to guarantee you, you won't die. It may be hard, but you won't die. Then return to your comfortable pace for a while until your breathing returns to normal. Adding a few of these building bricks into your walk will help you to increase your speed, endurance and speed of recovery. And as a bonus, if I'm watching the clock because every minute I need to adjust my speed, I find the time goes by much faster.

And it doesn't have to be my specific example. Play whatever *game* works for you. 30 second increases? Or bump it up from 3.5 to 3.8 and go for 2 minutes then back to your preferred speed? Or go up the ladder in intervals and then back down in intervals as well? The options are only limited by your imagination.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I would like to note for the new folks who have joined us, as well as any lurkers out there...I am not a trainer, or a nutritionist or certified in any way, shape or form to give professional advice (unless you want to talk baking. I am totally qualified in that realm ). The info and advice I give is based soley on my personal experiences, trials, tribulations & quite often, accidental findings.

 

[HockeyKat]

Nancy, haha!! Like the disclaimer.


I am so not a trainer or nutritionist that it isn't even funny. I am, though, a professional geek, so if you need computer advice I might be able to provide that...


So, I think I have my plan. I just researched the half route (AHHH!!!) and noticed that we have 49 days left. 7 weeks.

Plan is as follows: Sunday hockey, Monday interval training, Tues rest, Wed interval, Thurs hockey, Fri interval, Sat long walk/run. Every 3rd Sunday I get an extra rest day.

Interval training will be 40 min on the treadmill, run 1 walk 5 (until I can do a better ratio). Long walk/run will start this Sat with 6 miles, then next with 8 miles, and will be outside.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy, haha!! Like the disclaimer.

I know. But I'd hate to have someone who doesn't know me think I was dispensing actual wisdom

So, in my completely unqualified, yet totally enthusiastic opinion - your plan sounds GREAT!