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

[lisaviolet]

And Kat - you see that little woman who pushed out big ol me. You'll love this with your hair. She's barely gone grey (why are there so many different spellings ? Gosh darn mother country. Lord I need sleep) or white. Just recently. Redheads go lighter red. Whatever again. Another genetic miss. No redheaded children. Nonsense genetics.

 

[lisaviolet]

Okay I've finished my two o'clock crazy rant. Hope you're all sleeping like babies.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Good Morning everyone!

I have read back, I promise! Hear are some random thoughts:

LisaV - I too have an inner Lisa and do you know what she does. She alternates between teasing me about The Buble and loving Owen from Grey's with me.

Erika - Count me in for the dough recipe! Although when I read recipes from you guys I have to 'Brit-ify' the measurements (we don't measure in cups here!), it makes it fun!

Superbowl Party People - Im very jealous of all you guys having a superbowl party. Do you know what time it will be here when the game comes on TV? 11pm. Yes, almost midnight! And yes, DH will be watching! I only watch the half-time show so he will record it for me!

And this year, we are rooting for the Saints.

Have a great day everyone

 

[poppinspal]

Good morning!

Kat- I never laugh at anyone skating. While I can skate fairly well my skating is actually ugly. My coaches have never been able to figure out what makes my skating so different. So no judging here!

Lisa- I wish I had some great advice to give you. All I can do is send tons of hugs your way.


My mom and I are off to pick up a giant cupcake for our Superbowl party tonight. It's a cupcake that feeds up to 15 people.... you better believe I'll be taking pictures of that.

Have a wonderful day everyone! Enjoy your Sunday!

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat - my little night owl. Whatcha doing? I just finished watching the most boring episode of Property Virgins ever. I'm surprised the camera men didn't fall asleep.

And Kat - you see that little woman who pushed out big ol me. You'll love this with your hair. She's barely gone grey (why are there so many different spellings ? Gosh darn mother country. Lord I need sleep) or white. Just recently. Redheads go lighter red. Whatever again. Another genetic miss. No redheaded children. Nonsense genetics.

I actually went to bed just after I posted! But I am usually up until at least midnight on weeknights, 2-3 or so on weekends.

I was watching Cold Case on the 'net. Just finished with season 1 and am starting on season 2.

I love Property Virgins, but find that woman a bit officious sometimes.

My mother is (was? she has shrunk) 5'11" and was a towhead blonde that never really went dark. She has gone pure white, now, at 71, and has legs that would make you weep.

She also has much darker skin than me, tans very well, whereas I burn if I even think about going outside. Eye color and shape is the same as mine, though, and I resemble her physically if not coloring-wise.

I get my hair from my dad's side, and my skin, who knows? They are all much darker than me.


Megan, I skate okay, but I really am no good at all at hockey. I would classify myself as "D" level at best. What happens when you take up skating/playing at age 28!!


I may brave a long wog (6 miles) today... 40 and sunny. I am not all that comfortable doing trail wogs alone, though, and my partner can only do Sats...

 

[adsrtw]

Liza, Pepsi jazz is diet flavored Pepsi. The one I am dying for is caramel creamed. It is still on their website, but I can't find it anywhere in my area. I'm hoping Orlando has it. Have car, will travel.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hello Ladies, Happy Football Sunday.

Busy weekend over here. I have two miles stones to tell you about
first is yesterday 30 mins on the elliptical! That is a big deal for me cuz a month ago 5 mins on that thing was HEl!

and drum roll please.......
3 miles DONE!!! OMG I cant believe it. I, Me, Fatty, Did 3 miles (walk/run) on the treadmill in...... 43 mins!! 5K eat my dust!!

(How many activity points is that, WW is only giving me 3, but I got 4 for the elliptical yesterday)

I just want to thank all of you so so much, none of you know me, you did not have to let my join your group,but you did and you all have been so so helpful and motivating . Thank you for the bottom of my heart, and again with thanks to you ladies, my heart will soon have less fat around it.
I can't thank you enough. Thank You!

 

[goofyfan-12]

I am loving reading about the mile stones that people are hitting. Love It!!!

my 6 miler is done! 1 hour 22 minutes...

Can I just say that I love it when my Nike ipod thingy tells me that I did something I haven't done before? Lately it has been all about the "Congratulations - this is your longest run ever" kind of thing, but today's was "Congratulations, you just ran your fastest mile." I so love hearing that!!!!

Off to get some work done and then to my sister's for the game! My walk made me very tired today so I hope I stay up long enough to see the second half...

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I am loving reading about the mile stones that people are hitting. Love It!!!

my 6 miler is done! 1 hour 22 minutes...

Can I just say that I love it when my Nike ipod thingy tells me that I did something I haven't done before? Lately it has been all about the "Congratulations - this is your longest run ever" kind of thing, but today's was "Congratulations, you just ran your fastest mile." I so love hearing that!!!!

Off to get some work done and then to my sister's for the game! My walk made me very tired today so I hope I stay up long enough to see the second half...

Way to go on your fastest mile EVER!!!!

 

[poppinspal]

Jo-I thought you'd be quiet the past few days. I'm so happy for you reaching your milestones! See you can do a 5k! And I know you joined up with these lovely ladies before I did but I'm so glad I've gotten to know you.

Paula-Yay for your fastest mile! I always loved that the nike+ did that. I should start using mine again, I'll just have to remember where I last put it! eeek

I did very well with my eating today, I was a bit impressed with myself. And my aunt who I hadn't seen in a few weeks asked if I was loosing weight because I really looked it and she said I was getting back to my old self. It was nice to hear.

Oh and yay for the Saints! Hope you all had good days too.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Congratulations to the Saints fans! Fun game to watch, eh? We aren't fans, but we were rooting for the Saints since they were the underdogs.

Good day here--we took the kids Disco Bowling, which is always a riot. And of course, since this is New England, we did candle pin bowling. Then home for our own little Bowl party. (Get it? We went bowling and then to watch the Bowl? Kids thought that was HI LAR IOUS.)

I walked 3 miles today at about a 14:30 pace. I should have rested. My IT band is really getting annoyed with me. Must deal with it.

Food--today was a splurge day, and I had about 30-ish points. Not too bad for a splurge, eh?

And <shhhh don't tell> wine. 2 glasses.

I can hear you!

Erika- I'm so jealous! I've always wanted a rink in my yard. My old hockey coach owns a construction company and he built a sweet one where they have mini games. It's so neat.

It IS fun. And more importantly, it just makes it so easy for the kids to get outside and MOVE during the winter. If you have to get all your gear and pile in the car to go do something, it just won't get done. And the kids adore hockey--and they play IN THE HOUSE all the time! So the house rule is anything more than 3 on 3 has to go outside.

Okay back on point. I don't have any superbowl fun to share. Jean's strange like that. She doesn't like to be around people for the game. And she has tons of friends. But she is her best friend - she highly entertains herself. Once we were at WDW and they have tons of fun for Superbowl Sunday. Nope.

So funny! And that is how I am about ELECTION NIGHT. I always tell people that it is MY Super Bowl. I get all of my favorite food and plan to stay up late, etc. One year (the "big" year...Gore v. Bush) we were in Hawaii. And yes, I was in our room watching election results all night! So I totally get Jean on this.
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Okay, I'm going to make this short. Let's all pray for that to be true. Something's going on and I'm not on track at all. No drama - just some issues that I have let derail me - surprisingly. Like I've suddenly lost footing - quickly. I don't know if anyone ever experiences this - maybe I'll sound like a looney tune once again. But I'm finding myself sighing and not breathing properly kind of crap - sinking. So I've been in this for a couple of weeks. Managed to lose 1.2 for BL but it's really affecting my momentum regardless -things are off. And I can see a gain/gains if I don't get ahold of it. So I don't know what I need. Maybe just to state it. Who knows. Okay, done.


Ok, it's out here, in print. And I quoted you so you can't delete. Lisa, you are a Super Star. I swear. Your strength. Word. Just feel it. Feel your strength and power. The rest will work on its own.

Erika - did you decide on the gym? Do you have to sign on for a year? Because I know you don't need a gym with your love of the outdoors come Spring plus how can we forget your summer husband's abode with the cabana boys. BUT if you do decide you adore this gym - just go for it with gusto. Forget price Erika. Let that go - totally. YOu work hard. You have the money. And you deserve it. Hand's down. Case closed.

I so love you for this. And yes, just today I did decide. I am joining the new gym tomorrow morning. I LOVE the classes that I have taken and they alone are worth it. And I can semi-freeze my membership for the summer months (still have to pay $10/month maintenance dues) since I DO take everything outside in the summer.

and drum roll please.......
3 miles DONE!!! OMG I cant believe it. I, Me, Fatty, Did 3 miles (walk/run) on the treadmill in...... 43 mins!! 5K eat my dust!!

I just want to thank all of you so so much, none of you know me, you did not have to let my join your group,but you did and you all have been so so helpful and motivating . Thank you for the bottom of my heart, and again with thanks to you ladies, my heart will soon have less fat around it.
I can't thank you enough. Thank You!

JO! Congratulations! I am SO SO proud of you! That is a huge milestone! I know, I really do, what it means to hit that mark! I hope you truly feel wonderful about yourself! Think of all that you can do when you set your mind to it!

And thank you, too, for your kind words. As you can likely tell, this group of women means the world to me.

my 6 miler is done! 1 hour 22 minutes...

Can I just say that I love it when my Nike ipod thingy tells me that I did something I haven't done before? Lately it has been all about the "Congratulations - this is your longest run ever" kind of thing, but today's was "Congratulations, you just ran your fastest mile." I so love hearing that!!!!

FABULOUS, Paula! Rock star, totally!

 

[HockeyKat]

Paula! Yay!!

Jo, congrats on 3 miles!

I managed to do my long wog outside. It was 40-45 and sunny, which was a little chilly but not too bad. E, I NO idea how you can do freezing or under.


Today was supposed to be 6 miles, but I wound up doing 7 because I missed the ".5" mile marker and didn't turn around until the next ".0". Total time, 1 hour 41 min, so an avg of about 14.5 min per mile.

I found a nice trail (the American Tobacco Trail, ironically enough) that is mostly flat, and paved for most of it with a gravel part on the side. I walked on the paved, ran on the gravel.

I didn't run much, mostly walked, so I am pretty happy with it. It felt a lot easier than the treadmill, to me.

My new shoes held up great, no blisters or sore spots.


Hope you all had a great Super Bowl Sunday!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Pizza Dough recipe:

I love this for a few reasons--it is SUPER easy. And you know exactly what is in it. All real food, nothing processed or chemical, etc. And it tastes good.

--3 cups flour (white or whole wheat. Of course, I use wheat, but I will warn you that it is harder to work with wheat flour)
--1/4 cup sugar. (I actually use less b/c this is really too much. But the sugar gives it such a great flavor so don't skip it.)
--2 Tbs. Olive Oil (don't use a different kind of oil)
--1 Cup warm water (as warm as you can get it out of the tap)
--1 pkg. yeast

That's it! That is all that is in this.

Mix the flour and sugar together, add the oil. With your finger, make a little "hole" in the flour mixture and pour the yeast in the hole. Then add the warm water. Mix all. You may want to add a bit more flour or oil to get the right consistency. (And at this point, if I have to add more oil, I just spray the dough ball with non-stick olive oil spray and knead it in.) Let rise for 10 minutes.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Great job on the extra mile, Kat. And glad to hear that the shoes are working well for you!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Happy Monday Everyone!

On the docket for me today: 9+ miles (my plan actually calls for a 15K, which would be 9.3). We'll see how the ol' glute holds out. Then I have a massage scheduled for early afternoon and of course, costumes. 'Tis the season for costumes.

Lisa - hang in there. Olympic frenzy must be at full pitch up there! Now, if our mid-Atlantic region could just share some of the snow they've recently gotten. I understand Vancouver is, um, lacking right now.

Jo - nice job on the 3 miles. See? You CAN do this.

Kat - extra mile! Awesome. Kinda funny that you missed the mile marker.

Paula - I LOVE that you are getting complimented by your techno-gadget! "fastest mile ever". Look at us all go!

Erika. -30 points is so easy for me to eat. I didn't total mine from yesterday, but it well may have been 30 points by the time lunch was done Take care of that IT band!


k - off to get those miles in. Reward to follow

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good morning! Ah, Monday! How I love thee....

Off to the new gym right now. And listen...I need you all to help with this..I AM NOT ALLOWING MYSELF TO RUN TOMORROW, not matter how good the IT band feels. I *must* rest it. It was the first thing I felt when my feet hit the floor this morning.

Tuesday is my long run day. And even though tomorrow is a recovery long run of only 6 miles, I need the RECOVERY part, so I am only biking tomorrow instead. Really, it is the smart thing to do for me. But it stresses me out! 4 weeks before a big race is NOT the time to start taking days off, kwim? So I am really not comfortable skipping a workout, even if logically I know it will be more beneficial in the end.

Nancy--good luck on the 9+. And if you hurt--STOP.

Everyone else, let's get going. Report on the week-end, let us know your goals for today. Goals people, goals!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Good morning! Ah, Monday! How I love thee....

Off to the new gym right now. And listen...I need you all to help with this..I AM NOT ALLOWING MYSELF TO RUN TOMORROW, not matter how good the IT band feels. I *must* rest it. It was the first thing I felt when my feet hit the floor this morning.

Tuesday is my long run day. And even though tomorrow is a recovery long run of only 6 miles, I need the RECOVERY part, so I am only biking tomorrow instead. Really, it is the smart thing to do for me. But it stresses me out! 4 weeks before a big race is NOT the time to start taking days off, kwim? So I am really not comfortable skipping a workout, even if logically I know it will be more beneficial in the end.

Nancy--good luck on the 9+. And if you hurt--STOP.

Everyone else, let's get going. Report on the week-end, let us know your goals for today. Goals people, goals!

E. I am saying this with MUCH LOVE.
Rest means Rest, do not bike, do not run, do not do anything. Give your body a break. Would you rather rest just one day now. Or be injured and not run the princess.

Just take 24 hours thats it and do nothing. No squats at the bus stop, no running up and down your stairs, no core, no nothing. Then on Wednesday, you will feel much better run you do your run.

Please listen to your own advise, you just told Nancy to stop her long run if it hurts, but you dont' do the same.

Just 24 hours, its not that long.

 

[HockeyKat]

E, I agree with Jo. REST.

Thanks for the congrats on the extra mile, but it really wasn't planned. Once I found the mile marker, it wasn't exactly optional to walk/run back!! This trail is still new and they don't have all of their mile markers up.

In fact, I made it to the mile marker and turned around, and one of the no-car barriers had a sign on it saying it was under construction and closed. Well, I saw no construction and I sure as he!! had to get back somehow, so I ignored the sign.


Nancy, good luck on the 9!


Okay, goals. I have been knocking my goals out of the park for the most part, although I was unhappy with last week's pacing progress.

I am close to my goal of getting under 200 before this race. Weighed in at 202.4 this AM, which is about a 2.6 lb loss from last week.

Other goals... continue to eat around 1200 calories, continue to watch protein intake (i.e. get it higher), continue to drink at least 64 oz of water a day. Also, listen to my body so I don't get hurt.


Hope everyone has a great day!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Back from a great work-out. One hour of boot camp followed by one hour on the elliptical. Holy sweat fest! OMG, just drenched in sweat. I ah-dore this boot camp class. It hits every muscle group--and hits them well. So if I take this class three times/week, then I don't really have to worry about doing any other weight training. There is some core at the end of the class, but really not much. So I will continue to add in core every day on my own, so you all still need to hold me to that.

As for the rest day--yes, that is coming. I do take off one full day each week where I do absolutely no exercise at all. Looks like it will be Weds. not tomorrow, though, since my mom and I are heading to Boston to do some furniture shopping on Weds. That's why tomorrow is bike only, then rest on Weds. Should work out well. Thanks for having my back, though, Kat and Jo.

Today's Goals:

Gym workout x 2
Water
Track
Core
Do not eat the leftover pizza!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Kat! Great job on the loss! WOO HOO! Yes, you will totally be under 200 well before the Half!

On a funny note, I apparently did the same thing as Nancy--hit some random keys on my computer and now everything on my screen is blown up super huge!

More computer news--the kids' computer was able to be fixed rather inexpensively ($130), so I am picking that up today.