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

[adsrtw]

I am so far behind! Hi everyone. I hope to be able to catch up later today. I need a day off.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Goals are going well so far today! I got back in touch with my running coach from last year and he and I are going to meet tomorrow! Yes! He is going to do a one-hour "runner's massage" and we'll talk strategy about how to heal my IT band during the massage. (It isn't the "relaxation" type of massage so we can easily chat.) Phew. I am super glad he could fit me in right away.

JO! 2 more pounds down! Look at you go! What is your total lost so far? You must be getting close to the 10 pound mark, yes? Have you thought about rewards? (non-food, of course) Like, for every 10 pounds you lose, you should get some sort of reward. Ideas: manicure or pedicure (or both!), new shoes--not necessarily running shoes, just if you happen to be a "shoe person" and love shoes, massage, a new iPod since you are running/walking so much, etc. You definitely need to reward yourself at each milestone!

EE--breathe, babe. Vacation is 3 weeks away.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Goals are going well so far today! I got back in touch with my running coach from last year and he and I are going to meet tomorrow! Yes! He is going to do a one-hour "runner's massage" and we'll talk strategy about how to heal my IT band during the massage. (It isn't the "relaxation" type of massage so we can easily chat.) Phew. I am super glad he could fit me in right away.

JO! 2 more pounds down! Look at you go! What is your total lost so far? You must be getting close to the 10 pound mark, yes? Have you thought about rewards? (non-food, of course) Like, for every 10 pounds you lose, you should get some sort of reward. Ideas: manicure or pedicure (or both!), new shoes--not necessarily running shoes, just if you happen to be a "shoe person" and love shoes, massage, a new iPod since you are running/walking so much, etc. You definitely need to reward yourself at each milestone!

EE--breathe, babe. Vacation is 3 weeks away.

Erika, I'm at 6.5lbs, YES YES YES I have rewards in mind.

New or should I say Real Running shoes, I still have that running store book marked, but they said shoes about about $100.00

I so so want a watch thing that shows how far you have ran, and calories burned and heart rate, I seen it at walmart for about $30.00 but I don't know if thats a good one, Any Advice?

And 3rd I want new roller blades.

So there Every 10 lbs. I think I want the watch thing first.


Can I ask a dump question?? waht is an IT Band?



EE don't stress about work, I so so so know how you feel, (don't tell anyone) but on Tuesday I was doing a project at work that I have to do every week, I had to close my office door to cry cuz, I just could not stand it one more min.



Meg, Don't settle, Don't EVER settle.


HI Everyone, Happy Thursday, ya know what that means??? Yes tomorrow is FRIGGEN FRIDAY!!!!!!

 

[Ronda93]

IT band goes from deep inside the butt to below the outside of the knee. Lots of opportunity to irritate when running.

Good reading --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_band_syndrome

 

[HockeyKat]

3 miles done, 39:30.

My shins hurt a bit but not too bad. I could feel them while running, but tried to follow some advice I read about heel strike and stride and it seemed to help.

I am going to ice in a bit, and advil, and my gym has a sports massage therapist on site. If I am still having trouble after Sat's long run, I will make an appt with her.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

IT band goes from deep inside the butt to below the outside of the knee. Lots of opportunity to irritate when running.

Good reading --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_band_syndrome

Thank you Ronda. It was good info to read. Thanks!
Hope your training for the St. Louise half is going well.

How's DGF mom?

 

[poppinspal]

Did a thirty minute run today. I don't know why but it was a bit of a struggle, my muscles just felt tired. I was tempted to throw in the towel but I didn't.

I'm doing some Valentines Day stuff for people at work then heading off to hockey. I'll respond to a bunch here when I get home.

Oh yeah and.... it's almost Friday!!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Hi all! What a day! I've been straight out since my alarm went off at 5:45 am! And I still have to clean up the dinner dishes.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Can I ask a dump question?? waht is an IT Band?

Not a dumb question at all. I had never heard of the IT band before I injured mine for the first time last year! Basically, it is like a muscle pull and one of the most common injuries for runners. If you ever have pain anywhere on the outside part of your leg--from your hip all the way down to the outside of the knee, that is your IT Band. The way you injure it is by upping your mileage significantly. Which is exactly why mine is hurting. When I started training for the Half, my longest runs were around 5 miles. And then right away I bumped it up to 8, 10 and 11 without a recovery week. Too much, too fast.

Did a thirty minute run today. I don't know why but it was a bit of a struggle, my muscles just felt tired. I was tempted to throw in the towel but I didn't.

I'm doing some Valentines Day stuff for people at work then heading off to hockey. I'll respond to a bunch here when I get home.

Oh yeah and.... it's almost Friday!!!

Great job sticking it out, Meg! Yup, we all have stonkers once in a while. It happens. What is your average pace?

 

[goofyfan-12]

Paula - How did I deal with it? I felt shame and pressure and I ate. Yep. Bad dealing. I had a skinny body, toned, but still felt fat. I swear I obsessed more about how clothes fit me at 162-157 than I do now. Total crazy head. I'm SURE Erika and Kat saw it. Although they did put a picture of my hot pink *** on the internet, so maybe you don't want to use them as a crutch. Kidding! Not about the picture.

Seriously, call me. After work today? You can call me on the way home from the gym at night. Anytime.

Liz - Thanks for sharing. I will call you - I promise. I had a trade association dinner / meeting thing tonight and was busy chatting up all of my contractor buddies that I haven't seen in a while. Loved it! I am crashing quickly and and am off to bed.

Kelly - yeah about the phone interview! I have my fingers and toes crossed for you!

Ronda - I have been thinking about you and Sue lately. You both have so much to deal with right now. Sending good thoughts your way.

Jo - awesome on the loss. Yes - plan rewards! I have a fabulous pair of giraffe print shoes from my 30 pound mark. Oh how I love those shoes!

Hi to everyone!!! I am off to bed. This gal is tired and needs sleep...

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Just popping in to say hi. Rough night. Anyhoo. Did my tracking and my treadmill. 2.75 in 40, 3 in 43:22. I need to take Advil! Still feeling my knee. I found great blister pads so no bleeding! But my right side is sore. Sciatic nerve. And I'm stiff. Stretched but man am I stiff.

The good news is that I can see my walking pace improving.

Ok off to bed. I'll try to catch up tomorrow!

 

[poppinspal]

Thanks to everyone for listening to me the past couple of days. I think you all gave me the little reminder I needed to not put up with this guys antics. I got emotional about it for awhile but I feel better/stronger now. Also I'm really going to work on confidence... I've made mistakes but that doesn't mean I have to settle.

Jo- Way to go on the loss! You're doing great.

E- I'm running about 6 mph. I plan to work on getting faster then that, I used to be faster. (I was also skinnier so I'm hoping my weight loss will help a little bit.)


Hockey tonight... flat out stunk. Again my muscles just felt tired. My knee was letting me know it was there. I did strip a kid of the puck a few times and he complimented me later but I just was dragging. I also took a stick to the ribs which hurt just a little. It's a definite adjustment being the only girl in a group of guys.

I was treated to a hot chocolate after the game, which was a treat because I love it and haven't had one in ages. It pushed me over on my calories a bit but I figure the hockey cancels that out and man it was a good treat.

Time to drag myself to bed.

 

[lisaviolet]

Good Morning!





Jobs prospects - Ive sent off around 11 applications, registered with some employment agencies and now Im just playing the waiting game. The closing dates for the jobs are in the next week or two so hopefully I'll get some interviews!

Finding it hard at the minute to stay positive - the reason being that the office is still open until Feb 20th, so its business as usual until then, but obviously all the staff are finding it hard, and it just seems that day after day we are having the same conversations and all scrambling for jobs. Hard at the minute.



A NAP!! Erika, I don't think Ive ever seen you type these words! Naps are good!
Im glad Kelly's ear is doing ok, sounds like such a pain! I loved how Cammie helped

PAULA - I can't say the words any better that Erika, Nancy, Liz and everyone so I will just say you inspire me. Every day. And you rock.

LIZ - Awesome on the loss

MEG - You deserve so much better than a loser

LISA - Your posts make me smile, every single day

KAT - Glee - its getting so awesome! Also on Tuesday night they are showing the first part of CSI Trilogy?! Have you seen this, is it awesome? I love the idea of everyone together!

EVERYONE - Hi
I know there is a ton I've missed and I do apologise! Its just weird here at the minute but I am checking in every single day

Hope everyone has a great day

Yeah Kelly. So happy to see you back on. . It was GA tonight. Interesting.

on going in and facing all that at work. Here's to some brighter work days and all the best on the interview.

I have to admit, I did shy away from posting for a few days because I didn't want to bring everyone down.


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Kelly, you're killing me. Have you met me?

Amiee - missing you around here.

Liz - good advice on the breathing/yoga. I wish I was more open to it.

I should probably stop squawking about meditation and just friggin' do it and start back there.


Erika - I would love to hear about the boot camp class and of course Jeff's changes - hope they're good.

OMGoodness - it's after midnight - so we know what day it is?

Olympics!!!

 

[lisaviolet]

And Jo - way to go on the loss.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

And Jo - way to go on the loss.

Thanks Everyone

2 AM the baby woke me up. She came in my bed and was trying to sleep on my face..

ITS FRIDAY!!! Today is going to be a great day. No Drama, No sore bones. Just a happy wonderful Friday!!!

OH How I love Friday!!

Tonight is Alexa's first friend sleep over at our house. She can't wait. Oh to be 5 again!!!!

Off to bed!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Good morning Goddesses!

It's Friday, and boy am I tired today! No rest for the weary though. I've got a race to train for!

This week I've been backing off a bit on my weight loss efforts. Not entirely, but just easing up a bit. I've been eating at the higher end of my points range, and really trying to listen to what my body is asking for (while ignorning those pesky taste buds who ALWAYS want to be satisfied ). Right now the only thing that I think I'm lacking is sleep. I tossed and turned last night, so not only was my quantity not enough, the quality stunk. One of these days everything is bound to come together, right?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

Question!

I want to get a watch like thing that will tell me my speed, distance and calories burned.

Can anyone tell me where to find one of these, what is the one should I get, Not looking to spend major money.

Thanks Ladies!

 

[adsrtw]

Hey ladies!

It's been insanely busy at work, but it's finally the weekend. Day 1 on WW is almost over and I have 5 points left for the day! Back to catch up after I spend some time with my kiddos.

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, totally dead here all day! I hope it just means everyone was having a good day!

Jo--there are lots of watches out there for that and the price range is pretty huge (like $30 - $300). My opinion is to go with one of the Polar brand watches. They have a less expensive option, I think about $60-ish. But even within the brand of Polar, they have several different models all of which have different bells and whistles. I think Nancy has one that she loves, right? Liz does, too. Amy and I each use a Garmin, but those get hella expensive and aren't something you would wear for anything other than running. Let me see if I can find a link or two for you.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Thanks E, I would love a link to the Polar brand,
I seen the Gramin on the web, maybe when I am out there running 11-12 miles I could get that one, but $30-$60 is more my range