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

[lisaviolet]

Of COURSE we do! And of course, I have watched it.

What do you mean of course we do. It's Canadian. You don't have smarties. smartypants.

There was a marathon the other day here. It's hard to watch sometimes b/c so many are Toronto. Do you like it? What's your favourite on HGTV Kat?

 

[lisaviolet]

And now, some info on the tri.

It's in August (hot and humid). The swim is going to be in a lake. The lady who asked worked a water stand last year and said she saw tons of people walking in the lake instead of swimming. That, I can do. I have a horrible fear of water, especially when it gets in my eyes. The swimming part is 1 mile. The biking part is 20 miles. She is letting me use her extra bike and I already do at least 15, so I am good to go in the biking area. The running part is a 5K, so that is doable.

Sometimes my mouth takes over for my brain and that is what it did today. I didn't think at all before answering.

Wow Amiee. On the swimming. Good for you.

I'm excited for you.

 

[lisaviolet]

Now I'm super curious Kat. Our HGTV is filled with Canadian produced shows. Obviously has some from other places. But now I'm very curious - I'm going to check it out.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Overtime. For for the love of God. But if I was in my 440 sq feet I would be immersed. Totally immersed. 1300 gives a little bit of a cushion.

I actually have a TV room.

Nancy and Paula - she's Saints but has a soft spot for Favre - Lord knows why.

Paula - your hair wasn't long - I misspoke - soothsayer says longer - shoulders. And nice.

Honestly Lisa. The Vikings are just trying to GIVE it to the Saints. All those turnovers.

 

[lisaviolet]

Honestly Lisa. The Vikings are just trying to GIVE it to the Saints. All those turnovers.

Yes, I'm not in the room but I keep hearing "enough chances man".



NOW A YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as I write.

Finally.

 

[HockeyKat]

Now I'm super curious Kat. Our HGTV is filled with Canadian produced shows. Obviously has some from other places. But now I'm very curious - I'm going to check it out.

Our HGTV is filled with Canadian produced shows as well.. I love the chick that does Divine Design but MAN is she out of my price range...

In fact, sometimes they just assume you know that this is Canada and that you know all about the city they are discussing, especially that Buy Me show (the voiceover guy on that one creeps me out).

 

[3DisneyKids]

Remember when your beautiful shoulders helped you to get #2? You should still be so high from that as well.

Somehow I knew you wouldn't let my comment slip by...

And now, some info on the tri.

It's in August (hot and humid). The swim is going to be in a lake. The lady who asked worked a water stand last year and said she saw tons of people walking in the lake instead of swimming. That, I can do. I have a horrible fear of water, especially when it gets in my eyes. The swimming part is 1 mile. The biking part is 20 miles. She is letting me use her extra bike and I already do at least 15, so I am good to go in the biking area. The running part is a 5K, so that is doable.

Sometimes my mouth takes over for my brain and that is what it did today. I didn't think at all before answering.

I need a link! Hmmm...that seems outs of proportion. With a 20 mile bike and 5k, the swim should only be half a mile. A one mile swim is A LOT--longer even than Olympic Distance. But yeah, August. Gross time for a tri. Fall is Tri Season.

E - Is everything all right with Kelly or was it just 'the norm'?

Just the norm, thanks for asking. Not even really the norm. She just woke up in the middle of the night feeling funky, so I had to sit up and watch her while she slept for an hour. But then I couldn't fall back asleep.

And Erika. Not kidding. I still want to do a Muddy Buddy!

YES, YES, YES! Googling locations now! We have to do one. Have. To.

*Only 4 miles* Amazing isn't it? Look how far we've come

No kidding! We SO totally rock.

Recovery week? We get one of those?


Okay, E, I know you sent us a spreadsheet. But, I need a level set. This past Saturday I did 8 miles. We have 5 more weeks of training, as the half is 6 weeks from today.

So, what should the plan be for the next 5 weeks? I have a problem for the weekend of the 21st (I generally do long walk/runs on Saturdays) as I have a hockey tournament...

The Marathon for Mortals plans has a few recovery weeks, yes. I will go back and re-vamp the training plan. But if you just did 8 this week, you can figure this for your next long walks/runs:

1/31 - 9 miles
2/6 - 6 miles (recovery week)
2/13 - 10 miles
2/21 - 11.5 miles
2/28 - 8 miles (on the taper)
3/7 - HALF MARATHON

Not sure right off what to do about your conflict on the 21st. I'll think about that.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

It's MONDAY!

Sorry Erika, I know you love Monday's. But it's dark, rainy and just plain gross here today. And I have 9 miles on my agenda. Looks like a TM day.

I weighed in this morning. I lost a whopping 1/2 lb. <sigh> I'll be doing some analyzing of my journal today to see if I can figure out just where my problem is and what I'm going to do about that.

(perhaps I'll start with new batteries in my scale. Maybe IT'S having an issue )

 

[adsrtw]

It's not on the web yet. I should know more in class tonight. I hope its a half mile. I would love that.

Weigh in- down 2 lbs to 191.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Its cold, rainy, grey and miserable here today. Nice!

EE - Fantastic on signing up for the Tri!

Nancy - I did survive Saturday night - no falling down and minimal bruising so all is well

LisaV - I too tried to avoid the football yesterday. Imagine Jeans shouting...now imagine it at gone midnight, which is when the Saints-Vikings game was shown here!

Erika - Hope Kel is ok

Meg - Sorry about the family issues

Everyone - Hi

So, we had a great night on Saturday....lots of drinks, lots of dancing! The only downside for me was I had saved myself for a treat/splurge on Saturday night, and I'd chosen burger and fries as my treat. It was vile. I can only assume that the meat of the burger was roadkill and the fries were coated in gravel. Bleurgh.
I HATE when I have a treat and it was so not worth it

Oh, and to top it all off I got weighed this morning and ive gained 1lb

But (this is for you LisaV) as The Buble says...its a new dawn, its a new day and Im feeling good!

Ive tracked every morsel so far today, Im already a third of the way through my water, Ive done my Pilates dvd AND gone for a walk to get some groceries - and its only 1pm!

I am so ON!!

Plus points of the weekend - 24 started last night - Hello Jack Bauer!

Sorry to everyone ive missed

Hope everyones having a great day!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

EE - Awesome!

Nancy - don't you scoff at 1/2lb. A loss is a loss!

Kelly - 1lb gain is nothing. At least you had a good night out!


I'm home. Well, at work. Got in at 2am. Four hours sleep. Want to kill someone. Let's hope the day goes by fast. Needless to say, not so sure about the gym today! And in total, walk plus the general WDW walking, it was 10 miles yesterday on my feet. I'm wiped.

 

[tinkerbell87512]

Hi everyone! I figured I would stop in and say hello and that you guys are a great inspiration! I joined WW last year and fell off the band wagon and recently joined back up and I'm 15lbs under my starting weight. My friend and I recently (well last night) decided that we are going to complete the Disney Princess half marathon next year. I'm very excited and have always seen it as something I couldn't accomplish but it's been on my 'bucket list'. I'm very motivated now and reading some of your stories have really inspired me more! Do you guys have any tips on how to get started? It's going to be a long road but my goal is to finish and finish proudly! Congratulations to those of you that did the marathon a few weeks ago and good luck to those who are doing it in March!

 

[HockeyKat]

Just the norm, thanks for asking. Not even really the norm. She just woke up in the middle of the night feeling funky, so I had to sit up and watch her while she slept for an hour. But then I couldn't fall back asleep.


The Marathon for Mortals plans has a few recovery weeks, yes. I will go back and re-vamp the training plan. But if you just did 8 this week, you can figure this for your next long walks/runs:

1/31 - 9 miles
2/6 - 6 miles (recovery week)
2/13 - 10 miles
2/21 - 11.5 miles
2/28 - 8 miles (on the taper)
3/7 - HALF MARATHON

Not sure right off what to do about your conflict on the 21st. I'll think about that.

Glad it was nothing too serious.

Right now I am 6 days on. Sun/Thurs is cross-training (hockey), MWF is 45 min or so of quality treadmill time (where is the sarcastic smilie when you need it?), and Tues is rest.

I am not sure yet about my tournament schedule, but I will have at least 3 games that weekend and I don't think I am capable of that AND 11 miles.


There is a 5K on 2/7 that I am considering signing up for...



Kelly, sorry about the lb.


Tinker, welcome! Tell us more about yourself? Name?

 

[poppinspal]

Morning everyone! It's rainy here but 50 degrees so I'll take it.

Aimee- I think where I'm at with my brother is that it's going to be like this for now and I will give it time to work itself out. Otherwise I'll try talking to him more about it(which didn't go great last time.) Oh and congrats on the tri! I don't know how to ride a bike so I'm always impressed by people who do Tris.

Kelly- Good afternoon! 1lb isn't a huge weight gain and it sounds like you're already back on track today.

Nancy- A loss is a loss. All the little bits will add up in the end.

So after no loss last week I am happy to say I'm down three pounds this week! This is my first loss since joining you ladies.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

It's MONDAY!


I weighed in this morning. I lost a whopping 1/2 lb. <sigh>
(perhaps I'll start with new batteries in my scale. Maybe IT'S having an issue )

A half lb is better than nothing!!!! Hey I have not even lost an oz HA HA

Weigh in- down 2 lbs to 191.

Great Job!!!!

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Its cold, rainy, grey and miserable here today. Nice!



Oh, and to top it all off I got weighed this morning and ive gained 1lb

Its a cold yuky day here too, don't beat yourself up too much over 1lb, I bet you work that off by tomorrow

Hi everyone! I figured I would stop in and say hello and that you guys are a great inspiration! I joined WW last year and fell off the band wagon and recently joined back up and I'm 15lbs under my starting weight. My friend and I recently (well last night) decided that we are going to complete the Disney Princess half marathon next year. I'm very excited and have always seen it as something I couldn't accomplish but it's been on my 'bucket list'. I'm very motivated now and reading some of your stories have really inspired me more! Do you guys have any tips on how to get started? It's going to be a long road but my goal is to finish and finish proudly! Congratulations to those of you that did the marathon a few weeks ago and good luck to those who are doing it in March!

Tinkerbell, I am going to do the princess half in 2011 also, I am over weight and out of shape, but with the help of these ladies here, I now run/walk 2 miles in 30mins is just about a month time and I started WW too. I weigh in Wednesday for the first time.!

Lisa, what a game last night, I did not see the whole thing, just the score from time to time, but I could hear my DH yelling from the basement

Erika, hows the hip?

Happy Monday Ladies!! Have a most wonderful day!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Morning everyone! It's rainy here but 50 degrees so I'll take it.

Aimee- I think where I'm at with my brother is that it's going to be like this for now and I will give it time to work itself out. Otherwise I'll try talking to him more about it(which didn't go great last time.) Oh and congrats on the tri! I don't know how to ride a bike so I'm always impressed by people who do Tris.

Kelly- Good afternoon! 1lb isn't a huge weight gain and it sounds like you're already back on track today.

Nancy- A loss is a loss. All the little bits will add up in the end.

So after no loss last week I am happy to say I'm down three pounds this week! This is my first loss since joining you ladies.

Way to go on teh 3lbs Meg

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy - I did survive Saturday night - no falling down and minimal bruising so all is well

It cracks me up that "minimal bruising" is a success! Glad you had fun, despite the nasty burger & fries. It is so disappointing that you have been so good with your food, then your treat is just bleh. So not fair! And the pound? hmpf. Insult to injury.


But (this is for you LisaV) as The Buble says...its a new dawn, its a new day and Im feeling good!

"as The Buble says". That just made me think of the magic 8 ball LOVE your outlook Kelly

Nancy - don't you scoff at 1/2lb. A loss is a loss!

You are, of course, right. I shant take it forgranted. Just a tad frustrated given my exercise & food intake this week.

I am not sure yet about my tournament schedule, but I will have at least 3 games that weekend and I don't think I am capable of that AND 11 miles.

I think that would be just a touch over the top.


There is a 5K on 2/7 that I am considering signing up for...

DO IT! Well if it fits in with your training plan, that is.



My 9 miles is done. My plan was to run 6, then walk 3. Stephen was on the TM next to me for about my first 5 miles. Just as he was finishing up his run, my friend Susan came in and hopped on the TM on the other side. She just came back Saturday from a week at the Boardwalk. She hadn't been there in YEARS (since it was just MK & Epcot). So we talked everything Disney for the remainder of my workout.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

So after no loss last week I am happy to say I'm down three pounds this week! This is my first loss since joining you ladies.

Awesome Megan!

and yes - you guys are all correct. I should not be whining about a 1/2 lb loss.



Lisa. Listen up. (I just need to make sure she's paying attention, since she's always all over my case about things.) I am trying very hard to stop focusing on all those things that I hate about my body, and to find something that I actaully LIKE about it. So here goes. I like that my body is so strong. AND (yes, it's a 2-fer) I like that my legs can carry me 9 miles, in a row, without stopping without nary a complaint out of them

Did you faint Lisa?

 

[HockeyKat]

Meg!! Congrats on the loss!

Nancy, on the 9 miles. And on the treadmill, no less!! And congrats on the half lb. Just think, every half lb of yours gets you 5% closer to goal! (you want to lose 10, right?)


I am down 1lb. It was 2 on Sat but I evidently erased a bit of progress with my weekend. Oh well.


Treadmill has been beaten for the day. 3 miles in 42 min, then a cooldown and 60 crunches on the darn dirty ball. I am up to walk 3, run 1 intervals and was able to keep that up... even did a few walk 1, run 1, and one run 2. I just sort of go with how it feels at this point.

Today felt really, really hard but I think that is because the younger cat woke me up every hour on the hour last night and I am t.i.r.e.d. today.

It's beautiful here... 60 and sunny and not a cloud in the sky. Yesterday was the ick day for us, poured rain all day.


Tonight is my first choir practice! Really looking forward to it.

 

[poppinspal]

Jo- Thanks! You haven't lost yet but I'm sure it'll happen for you soon. How is WW going?

Nancy- nine miles is something to be proud of! When I run my longer distances I remind myself how few people can run a mile let alone something like nine. I know it takes a lot of work and there are bumps with training and weight but be proud for doing something many can't or won't. I'm going to be quiet and stop rambling now.

Kat- Sounds like you're doing great on the treadmill. It's hard to do well when you're tired but still seems like you had a pretty good day. Can't wait to hear how the first day of choir goes.

I'm going to do some weights/core tonight. (love having a gym in our basement) I got the Wii fit plus yesterday so I'm going to play with that too, it'll at least keep me moving more.