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

[AKASnowWhite]

E. You sooo knew. ; )

I'll be in Norwood. I figure Sat is the day for the long walk. Sunday is too dicey. Going out Sat night!

Think of me and wave as you pass thru CT!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

WAY TO GO on the 9 miler on the TM! When I did my first ever 10 mile run it was on the TM, so I can sympathize! But so glad you got it in.

Awesome job on your run Erika!

As for the TM - I'm pretty used to it. If I had to do it on a TM at home I can tell you right now it wouldn't happen. But at the gym there's enough going on that I am typically pretty well distracted enough that I'm ok with it. And having someone next to me to talk to helps tons! During my full training I did my 20 miler on the TM at the gym. OMG tedious. But I switched TM's every 5 miles to get a different "view" so that helped as well. Again - I'm all about the head games

I'm feeling pretty good today. Quite often the day after my long run I'm still feeling overly hungry. Not so much today. I feel in control. For now at least

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi ALL, I have not read all the post. Sorry,

LONG NIGHT AND Day, Baby has a stomach bug, up all night, could not even keep down water, she is much better now, but have a hard time getting her to drink, I used a dropper to give her gatoraid. Took her to the doc, they said there is a 24-36 hour stomach bug.
I think she is on the up now, but we have Disney on Ice tickets on Saturday and the girls do not know about it, I just pray pray pray that my 5year old does not get it, or DH or me. Cross your fingers!!! My poor baby,

So no workout yestersday, hope to do the elliptical after dinner, while idol is on. and I want to run in the AM before I got to that evil place, I call work!

 

[tinkerbell87512]

hey everyone! just checking in. went to the gym tonight walked 2 1/4 miles around the track. Then went to my usual Zumba class. The walking is good because sadly before the only activity I did before was zumba class on tues and thurs. but now I have to get use to getting my body moving before I can start jogging. Anyway I hope you all have had a good day! By the way 3DisneyKids great job on that run!!! I'm from southern NH right outside of Manchester. It's great to see some other new englanders!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

<yawn>

Quiet night tonight! Watched BL (no spoilers, just in case) and now headed to bed. I'm trying to get more sleep these days. Doesn't always work out in my favor, but at least I'm trying!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi everyone...

Sorry the baby is sick. Stay healthy...

Feeling kind of eh today. Lacking motivation for staying on plan right now. I am still working out and such, but just can't seem to stop eating everything in sight. The whole thing is so frustrating....

Tomorrow is another day right?

Have a great night everyone...

 

[lisaviolet]

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?

Okay, okay I'm listening. Stop shouting.

No I wasn't surprised. Or did I faint. If I squawk enough - sooner or later you all will listen to me. It's just straight math there stats whiz.

Oh and I adored Kat's take on your loss.

I already know you have a fantastic body anyway. So two things are easy. (Good work Nancy! ) And the legs. You know how I already know they're fantastic - and don't think I"m not jealous as he!! - don't make me bring up my genetic defaults and my parents' legs that could friggin' be a models - don't make me.

Oh yeah tnis is about YOU!!! I KNOW your legs are spectacular without even getting a good look. Why? Any women who misses a stepper. Well those step machine women - I'm not stupid - they won the leg lottery. I know you won the leg lottery. Even pipsqueak won the leg lottery. Sighing. So sighing. The jealousy is KILLING ME!!!

Yes, I know I should shut up and be grateful I have legs. I was workig out laughing Nancy - wondering if you used my drama filled you have legs pusher on any workout.

 

[lisaviolet]

UMMMM KELLY!!! I don't care if you're sleeping. WAKE UP!!! The LOVE RAT is engaged. Poor poor woman. It won't matter how lovely and beautiful she is - the dirty dog won't be able to help himself.

 

[lisaviolet]

And don't defend him Paula while she sleeps. I know how charming and funny and cute and talented the Buble is. So what?

I give him until his hometown Olympics until he cheats.

I'm on a countdown Buble.

 

[goofyfan-12]

And don't defend him Paula while she sleeps. I know how charming and funny and cute and talented the Buble is. So what?

I give him until his hometown Olympics until he cheats.

I'm on a countdown Buble.

Wouldn't think of it. The guy is a dog...

 

[adsrtw]

Hey everybody. Still haven't read much. Sitting in my car freezing, lol. E was the info on the y's site?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning!

What was it Kat said yesterday?...Ah yes, today is blessedly a rest day for me! (Well, except for core. And maybe squats and lunges. )

EE--It was on the Indiana Tri site. And then there was a link to the race's specific site.

Cheryl--I am in Manchester all the time (about an hour away). My husband has an office there, though he isn't at it nearly as much as he used to be. He used to be there 3x/week. Now it is more like 2x month.

Lisa--I DID win the leg lottery! And you know, I just "got my legs back" yesterday. Since starting on this thread two years ago, once I was back in the groove of working out, I was psyched with how my legs looked! Really pleased. Short, sure, but shaped and toned.

Then last month or maybe even back in November, I was trying something on in the mirror and I noticed, with horror I might add, "My legs are gone!" No muscle definition! I was so sad. Which is one of the main things that kicked my a$$ back in gear and got me back to my workout-a-holic self. And just yesterday I was back in that same mirror and BAM! Legs. Word.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi everyone...

Sorry the baby is sick. Stay healthy...

Feeling kind of eh today. Lacking motivation for staying on plan right now. I am still working out and such, but just can't seem to stop eating everything in sight. The whole thing is so frustrating....

Tomorrow is another day right?

Have a great night everyone...

Don't be frustrated, I know how you feel, I so want a big fat something, rather than check my points and eat a salad. But just think of how you will feel once you cross the finish line and get that bling. Only 6 weeks!!! You can do it. So if you need to have a day where you must eat junk, go ahead, have your day. Just don't make it a whole month!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

No I wasn't surprised. Or did I faint. If I squawk enough - sooner or later you all will listen to me. It's just straight math there stats whiz.

Thank you for your persistance Lisa

I KNOW your legs are spectacular without even getting a good look. Why? Any women who misses a stepper. Well those step machine women - I'm not stupid - they won the leg lottery. I know you won the leg lottery. Even pipsqueak won the leg lottery. Sighing. So sighing. The jealousy is KILLING ME!!!

I DO miss the stair stepper. Horribly so. I may have won the leg lottery but I so lost out in other areas

Yes, I know I should shut up and be grateful I have legs. I was workig out laughing Nancy - wondering if you used my drama filled you have legs pusher on any workout.

YES! I did. This morning actually. My legs are so tired. I did my long run on Monday (9 miles) then yesterday as part of my strenght workout I did a bit of leg work. Today they are just wiped out, but I had a 4.5 mile run on my schedule. Took a lot of mental strength to get thru it, but I did it. I even managed to follow it up with 5 fast miles on the bike.

Tomorrow I shall go easy



Paula - I've been thinking a lot about you. You have 2 really big goals that you are working on right now. Losing weight AND training for the 1/2 marathon. Oh, and let's not forget the whole JOB thing (ok. Maybe you want to forget about that right now, but sadly you can't ). It's perfectly understandable that you are going to struggle a bit your motivation & energy levels. You have a ton on your plate right now. Balance honey. It's all about finding balance. I would never tell you to drop something, but it's ok to back off one thing a little if need be in order to maintain your sanity for the next 5 weeks.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Paula. Nancy and Jo both just gave GREAT advice.

Here's mine. Be as gentle with yourself as you would be with me.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Here's mine. Be as gentle with yourself as you would be with me.

Excellent advice that I think we all need to hear sometimes

BTW. In just a little over 5 weeks, we'll be at WDW

 

[HockeyKat]

I completely agree with everything that has been said, Paula.


Okay, HELP! Saturday is my "long run" (more like walk) and we are supposed to get snow. In any normal northern state, this would not be an issue and I could just go deal with the da!n TM. But here, it closes everything!

My thought is to maybe skip hockey tomorrow and go find one of these Gold's that has a cardio cinema and do it there, on the TM? Hockey is optional (i.e. not paid for) this week as a new session is starting...

However, what does that do to Friday? Should I do my interval training today (~3miles or so) AND Friday, as well as the long one on Thursday? Is that too much? Should Friday be a cross-training day?

ARGH!! Stupid weather.

 

[lisaviolet]

Wouldn't think of it. The guy is a dog...

But a cute dog Kelly. Please know I"m only kidding you. And I really thought I was finished. But new material came. I had such a laugh - such a laugh - yesterday when I found out that he was engaged I firmly believe that men and women should realize that there are some men -and women - that are not meant for marriage or monogamy.

Emily Blunt - it's nice - is engaged as well.

But I love his vibe and his humour.

Paula. Nancy and Jo both just gave GREAT advice.

Here's mine. Be as gentle with yourself as you would be with me.

I still have to catch up but this is such wonderful advice and it caught my eye. So true.

And Paula - you have been on my mind a lot. A lot.

I will catch up later.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

So I have worked here for over 6 years, and I have known all this time that my boss has a dark dark soul... But some days it is so hard to take, today is one of those days. God, please give me the will to not let her dark soul affect my happy soul..

Sorry I just needed to vent before I cry at my desk

Plus I think I am extra yucky today because I have not been able to have a workout all week.

 

[cathie1327]

Hey everyone,

Super busy today so a quick quick check-in.

This has been a ROUGH week for me. Been sick since last Friday, not as bad as I was but could definitely be better. Have been all over the place on my goals and have had quite a few emotional hurdles to jump in the last week. I've been shoving my face with anything I can find, but the thing is.....it's not satisfying me. It's not comforting. It's not making me feel better. I think that means that I have at least started to realize that eating is not the answer to emotional moments, but those habits are still so hard to break right now. Lots of stress with family, school, work, and things with Carlos and I have been horridly rocky...

You all inspire me though. Seeing everyone meet their goals, stick to things, and succeed is amazing, and continues to remind me why I am keeping myself on this journey I'm on. It's just taking a little longer for me to pick myself up this time...