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

[amykab]

8 TM miles done this afternoon! Not the easiest 8 miles I"ve ever done but it went really well considering that I'm totally off track because of being sick. I ended up walking the last 1.5 miles, I had a coughing attack and never quite got my breathing back to normal. but thank goodness for fan fic on my shuffle!!

Little D spiked a high fever after our visit to the doctor today. we will be back to the pedi tomorrow as it was over 104.

Lisa-I don't know about goal weight. I maintained really well just above/below 180 without an incredible amount of effort. Gained about 10 through the stress of my new job and the holidays. Really want to be in the 170's.

Meg-I went to UNH and was so infatuated with college hockey. well, hockey boys to be more precise.

Kat-OMG, McDonalds fries. Don't give me any ideas!! I had some after my last half marathon in Nov.

 

[lisaviolet]

Little D spiked a high fever after our visit to the doctor today. we will be back to the pedi tomorrow as it was over 104.

Hope she's better soon Amy.

I asked about goal because you look so good in the picture. That's where my goal will be - where I sit well without too much struggle. My intuition - and the past - says 180s.

I would love to hear about your work and how Delena likes preschool. Is she loving her friends? I bet.

 

[amykab]

Lisa-Work is good. A little bit of crazy. as of january 1st we became the 2nd largest donor blood testing lab in the USA behind the red cross. We're taking on more clients WITHOUT the personnel or analyzers to support it yet. It's all on the way but will be a little crazy until it all gets put into place.

Delena is thriving at preschool. I was worried about her speech when she first started in August. But now it is a new word every day. She has her little friends and there are never any tears at drop off anymore. Such a big girl now!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

WOW! Congrats to the losers! Awesome job and goddess crowns to Meg, Nancy, Kat, and Liz! Woo Hoo!

I am totally on track today, with only core remaining for my daily goals. It was a cross-train day for me, so I did an hour on this new machine at the new gym. And yes, I am typing that up next!

Meg--OMG are you at the Beanpot???

And you don't have to tell me about college hockey boys! Yowza. I know more than my share--and you hockey fans know them as well.

Tuesday Goals:

--Run
--Water
--Track
--re-vamp schedule
--strength (not sure yet if it will be upper or lower body)
--core

 

[3DisneyKids]

Give the recent temps, I thought this info. might be helpful:

Staying Warm..when it's cold

You don't have to cut back your running during cold weather. By applying the successful tips below you can gain control over your exercise, regardless of the temperature.

1. Wear several thin layers. Today there are a number of light-weight miracle fibers that can keep you as warm as you wish. Next to your skin, wear a micro fiber garment such as “breath thermo” that is thin but traps body heat and releases it when there is extra buildup. Add long sleeve layers as necessary on top. Before you start sweating, just when you start to feel a bit too warm, pull off the top layer and tie it around your waist.

2. Cover extremities: ears, hands, nose.

3. Thermal socks can keep the feet warm. Research this and experiment as needed to find what works best for you. But make sure they are not cotton.

4. In extreme cold (usually below 10F or 11C), don't expose skin. Apply Vaseline or other skin protectant to any areas not protected by clothing.

5. Warm up for an outdoor run by walking or doing other indoor exercise for 5-10 minutes. Before you start sweating, head outside.

6. Once outside, run into the wind at first. This allows you to have the wind at your back on the return.

7. If you cannot stand the outdoor temperatures for more than 10 minutes, alternate between treadmill running for 5-10 minutes and outdoor running for the same amount.

8. Pick outdoor courses that have some protection from the current wind, for portions of the run.

9. Make sure the outdoor course you use does not have ice, including “black ice."

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy - so I can adjust the seat slant? This is half of my issue - being technically scared of the thing. I was so excited until I couldn't get my feet in - ruined all the good feelings.

Are the foot cages not adjustable? Or did you just have difficulty figuring them out?

Give the recent temps, I thought this info. might be helpful:

Staying Warm..when it's cold

OR you could just do what I do and keep my butt inside

 

[goofyfan-12]

Are the foot cages not adjustable? Or did you just have difficulty figuring them out?

I was thinking the same thing.

OR you could just do what I do and keep my butt inside

WORD!!! Yes, I am a wuss and I freely admit it.

Back to my Monday JC appointment today and the results of the weekend were up .8 pounds. I feel so much more in control of my eating so I am optimistic about this week.

Congrats to all you losers out there. Awesome job to you all!!!

Amy and Cathie - glad you are both feeling better.

 

[poppinspal]

Checking in between periods to keep my nerves in check. My team (Boston University) is up 1-0 after two periods.

Erika- I am indeed at the Beanpot, my parents started taking us when I was 12. My dad, uncle, brother and I all went to BU. I actually played in the women's Beanpot when I was at BU.

Amy- I'm a huge college hockey fan. I have season tickets to BU and have even gone to see the Frozen Four a few times. The boys who play aren't so bad either.

So there you have it, I'm a college hockey fanatic. Ok third period is on.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Checking in between periods to keep my nerves in check. My team (Boston University) is up 1-0 after two periods.

Erika- I am indeed at the Beanpot, my parents started taking us when I was 12. My dad, uncle, brother and I all went to BU. I actually played in the women's Beanpot when I was at BU.

Amy- I'm a huge college hockey fan. I have season tickets to BU and have even gone to see the Frozen Four a few times. The boys who play aren't so bad either.

So there you have it, I'm a college hockey fanatic. Ok third period is on.

Meg - have fun!!! I am one of the hockey fans here. Followed the AHL team in Albany and got to go to the frozen four when it was here in Albany about 6 or 7 years ago. It was awesome!!!!

mmm hockey players... between the references to hockey players and booty calls you gals are killing me...

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Back to my Monday JC appointment today and the results of the weekend were up .8 pounds. I feel so much more in control of my eating so I am optimistic about this week.

I sense Paula just may be getting her mojo back

Erika- I am indeed at the Beanpot, my parents started taking us when I was 12. My dad, uncle, brother and I all went to BU. I actually played in the women's Beanpot when I was at BU.

My oldest brother went to BU. But that was a long time ago

One of my goals that I have not been doing so well on is the whole "getting more sleep" thing. So. I'm going to try to get more sleep tonight

 

[3DisneyKids]

Core = Done!

And just for good measure, I threw in 100 lunges (with weights), 100 squats, and a full upper body strength workout (took it off tomorrow's goal list). Word.

 

[HockeyKat]

3 miles, done. 100 crunches on that d!mn dirty ball, too.

College hockey isn't really an option down here, so I content myself with NHL and recreational. Hope you enjoyed the game, Meg!

Paula, glad that you are feeling better!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Anyone ever read anything about the optimal number of crunches to do? I just work my core, but really don't have much direction.

 

[HockeyKat]

I just do them until I hurt. Right now, that isn't very many.

Though at some point there is probably something besides just crunches that needs to happen for results. Rather like adding weights in weight training?

 

[3DisneyKids]

Oh, I do a lot more besides crunches. I do 3 sets of dying cockroaches, 3 sets of bicycles, 3 sets of reverse crunches on the floor, a series of planks, and 600 crunches on the ball (400 straight up, and then 100 each per oblique side). It's just that I feel like I could do crunches forever, so I'm not sure what the worth is???

 

[goofyfan-12]

Oh, I do a lot more besides crunches. I do 3 sets of dying cockroaches, 3 sets of bicycles, 3 sets of reverse crunches on the floor, a series of planks, and 600 crunches on the ball (400 straight up, and then 100 each per oblique side). It's just that I feel like I could do crunches forever, so I'm not sure what the worth is???

Have you looked at other core workouts besides crunches? Kettle balls, functional training cable machine at the gym, etc? I am still working on finding my abs ( they are there I know it) but Jesse doesn't advocate crunches at all and favors planks and such. Just a thought.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Having an impossible time getting the thread to load. Going to try posting this way and see if it works.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi!

So, great losses! And Paula - a good gain. .8 is nothing.

I lost 1.8 this week, for a total of 5.2 for the month of Jan. I am super pleased with that.

I just got a DVD, yoga for athletes. I know, athletes! Still. Should help with stretching.

Jo - I think your treadmill time was awesome!!! On the soda, why not just switch to diet? You're not giving up soda this month, right? It's too much to track and run and give up soda. So just buy diet and call it a day. Give it up all together next month or something!

Cathie - I just bring tons of snacks with me in cases like these. Then I always have something to eat and no need for those vending machines.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Oh, I do a lot more besides crunches. I do 3 sets of dying cockroaches, 3 sets of bicycles, 3 sets of reverse crunches on the floor, a series of planks, and 600 crunches on the ball (400 straight up, and then 100 each per oblique side). It's just that I feel like I could do crunches forever, so I'm not sure what the worth is???

Just wait. I'll show you some exercises, when done with proper form, will have your abs screaming for mercy after about 15-20 reps.

I'll tell you, I have learned more from Erin in the last 6 months or so then I learned from all the other trainers/instructors that I've worked with in the last 18 years.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

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Jo - I think your treadmill time was awesome!!! On the soda, why not just switch to diet? You're not giving up soda this month, right? It's too much to track and run and give up soda. So just buy diet and call it a day. Give it up all together next month or something!

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Yes I wanted to give up soda this month, but you are right, doing WW and Running, its hard. So (don't laugh) I have a left over 20oz bottle from friday at the fridge here at work, so yesterday and today, I had my water with lunch and then just took a few sips from the coke and I am all good!
WW is hard for me this past week, I am very worried of my weight in.

Congrats to all of you losers!!!! Paul, thats not even a lb. Don't worry about it.

So I am having a bit of an issue with DH. There is 5K in April that I told him I want to do. and he was like "you can't, cuz you have to run the whole thing" "Your are not running 3 miles."

Please advise, if I should be running the whole time or doing the run/walk training?

Men, ya know, sometimes, i could just .......