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

[goofyfan-12]

Hi everyone -

sorry I have been MIA these past few days. I was at am odyssey tournament yesterday and am battling a cold so today I rested. Still need to get my 11.5 miles in but that is planned for Tuesday and then let the taper begin!

I think I have everything I need for this trip so I should be good to go...

Ronda - bib number will be sent

EE - so need the details...

Have a great night everyone!

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat - how did it go? Hockey and party?

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I did my 12 miles today. It sucked. I can't wait until this is over. I plan on becoming a 5k champ. Nancy, Meg, Paula, E...who wants to meet me for a 5k? I'll drive to one! And you know i go to MA a lot!!!

Also. Clothes. OMG. So wearing yoga pants all weekend.

Hi all, hope you've all had a good weekend.

E- I had a really good run the other day, I hadn't done a sub 30 minute 5k in years! My run today was 30 minutes and I did 2.95 miles. Hope you had a great weekend! I thought of you when I saw the ad for Disney on Ice the other day.

Kat- Can't wait to hear about how the rest of hockey went!!! I also hope your Pampered Chef party went well even if your co-host bailed!

Nancy- Carmel Apple Pies? I do love carmel apples... does the pie taste like one? Please tell me more!

Liz- Yes, please to a 5k! That would be so much fun.

So yesterday I kicked my own butt with my workout. I have to say I'm sore in places I didn't expect. Today I did 2.95 miles in 30 minutes. I have a 5k in two weeks so I'm hoping to work on my speed leading into that and then I'll be into training for my half!!! eek!

Hockey. So, we went 1-2-1 and finished 4th. First game was tied 2-2, 2nd we won 1-0, the third we lost 6-0 (against a team 2 levels above us, so no biggie, we were actually thrilled to stay in single digits!). So, we made it into the 3rd vs 4th game, and lost that 1-0. They scored in the last minute of the game. That rather sucked, because we would have gotten a medal!

I also kept score for 4 games and worked the table for one. Got home at 12:30AM on Fri and had to be back at rink at 8:30AM, then was home Sat from 1PM-7PM, got home last night at 2AM, was back there today at 9:30AM, and got home around 3PM today. Napped from 4-7 and feel much better now. Still sore, but not about to fall asleep face down.

Also, they had people there today doing free chair massages. Mmm.

I didn't do so well on food... went out for a beer last night and it turned into 2 beers and a slice of pizza and some chips. We also went out to lunch today and I did a half sandwich and soup, but I am sure it wasn't very good calorie-wise.

Pampered Chef party went fine even without co-host. I had 3 people come and I think it was low-key, and nice. Wine solves everything, anyhow.


Liz, congrats on the 12 miles!! I am so with you on NOT being a distance runner. 5K is so much better!!

Meg, I am envious of your time as well. I was happy about my 37 min 3 miles!

Nancy, mmm pies.


Just finished the USA vs Canada game... GO USA!!! So awesome they won. Sorry, Lisa.

Have I mentioned I am addicted to Winter Olympics? Are you surprised?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Major change in plans for me today. We haven't had snow all freakin' winter and NOW we start with the storms. <grrr> I had planned to do my 12 miles tomorrow instead of today, so that I could go to my gf's high school to see her class "unveil" their giant soap that I helped them with. But, instead I'm skipping that and doing my run today because we are supposed to get a major storm of crap (snow/ice/rain) starting tonight and going all thru tomorrow. Of course, she's the one who wants me to do a tri with her this summer and run the "Reach the Beach" relay this fall, so she completely understands what I need to do!

I did my 12 miles today. It sucked. I can't wait until this is over. I plan on becoming a 5k champ. Nancy, Meg, Paula, E...who wants to meet me for a 5k? I'll drive to one! And you know i go to MA a lot!!!

Heck yeah!

I have 11 points left and I have no idea what I should eat. Not hungry.

I think the correct answer is "Caramel Apple Pie" It's basically a jacked up apple pie. Apples with the traditional sugar/cinnamon, chopped up caramel candies and a butter/brown sugar "taffy" filling yum.

Eh, some prefer to PM, some just post the number. Depends on you, but I want my phone to be busy that morning!

It's on it's way. And I love the idea of a mileage goal!

Meg - awesome runs you've been having

Paula - feel better

Kelly - did you survive your drinks?

Kat - hockey-pa-looza for you. Fun, but I'm sure exhausting.

Jo, Lisa, Amy, Cathie (where's Cathie? mia. ) Hope you all had a great weekend!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning! I am here. As always, need to catch up! Then I'll post.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ronda--love the mileage goal! Totally cool.

Nancy--I KNOW! Like, what is up with the storms coming?!? Not happy. Can't wait to hear how your 12-miler goes!

Liz--awesome job on YOUR 12 miler! It's in the bank, babe, and that is all that matters! I KNOW it can suck and hurt and all the rest. But really, that is part of it. If it was easy, then everyone would do one, right? But it takes work and dedication. So proud of you!

Kelly--check in!

Lisa--come out of your Olympic-induced euphoria, please.

So, the week-end was good. We weren't going to do Disney on Ice at first because we have done it so many times. Cammie really wanted to see Blue Man Group, but OMG the tickets for the 5 of us were astronomical and that was with a discount code. And since it was February vacation here, everything was booked or packed or the price is jacked up or whatever. And I had a great code to Disney on Ice which gave us awesome seats at $11 per ticket. So that won. And of course, the kids still loved it. And we also did a few other local things, stayed in a hotel and used the pool, etc. All in all, lots of fun.

Jeff got off safely this morning. So things will be quiet around the house for a few weeks and that is just fine with me. I need some R&R right about now.

Lisa--the info. about Jeff's job. Basically, his old boss (same company) wants him back badly. In a major way. And is throwing all sorts of stuff at him to tempt him back. And it is working. But the current boss and current position offer him much more visibility within the organization and much more prestige. But he isn't loving going to Asia all the time. So it is a really hard decision and we have been discussing it every single night for a month, I swear. Exhausted from it. Just freaking decide, already. So, it looks like he is going to have a foot in both worlds for a while and try and do each job for as long as he can and thus really create his own job description. The job with the old boss would have him traveling to California and NC regularly, which he prefers to the Asian trips. And the bonus there is that it is really easy for me and the kids to tag along on those trips every once in a while.

OMG, I can't believe we leave for the Princess in like 11 days! OMG!

 

[adsrtw]

I'm working on my department's schedules for when I will be out for the Princess.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Happy Monday Ladies!

Wow, I am so very inspired by the miles you ladies are getting in.
Rhonda, 99 miles already this year, WOW, that is amazing

Kat & Meg, Yes GO USA, I am loving the Olympics also.

EE, Happy to hear things are going well with new guy

E, I hope everything's works out with DH's job, I would pick the NY & CA trip over Asia too.

Nancy, I would love that recipe, I could make it for Easter.

Liz, 12 Miles, That's Awesome


So nothing new with me, I am fully convinced my 5year old hates me. UGG she does not listen to anything I say,UGGGG

No run this weekend, I think my last run was Thursday outside 2.6. Friday I did Elliptical only about 20 mins. and Saturday I did Jillian 30 min Shred.
Sunday, nothing.

Tonight after work I hope to get in treadmill time. I am just in a funk, I think because I feel like I am doing better with eating, but not seeing any changes is just so frustrating.

Oh the watch broke, a button fell off, so I took it back I found this one on Amazon, Can some one let me know what you thing?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...t_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance
is it worth it?

or this one, this is what I had just not this color
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...t_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

 

[HockeyKat]

Wow, I added it up and am probably at 80 miles for the year.

E, glad they enjoyed DIsney on Ice and that you all enjoyed the weekend.

EE, so looking forward to all the details in 10 days or so!!


Jo, as to the weight loss. Slow and steady win, here. Just keep plugging. You won't always see immediate changes, but give it time. 1 lb a week is over 50 lbs a year!

How is WW going?

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Wow, I added it up and am probably at 80 miles for the year.

E, glad they enjoyed DIsney on Ice and that you all enjoyed the weekend.

EE, so looking forward to all the details in 10 days or so!!


Jo, as to the weight loss. Slow and steady win, here. Just keep plugging. You won't always see immediate changes, but give it time. 1 lb a week is over 50 lbs a year!

How is WW going?

Kat WW is ok, I am trying hard to stick to my points, no more using points to drink coke. I have not had a coke in about a week and a half. (Everyone in my house has given it up for lent)
But with that said, staying in my points I am always hungry.


EE, how do you do it? What do you eat? and Yes I am snacking on veggies, Carrots, Cucumbers, ect. I even have the Green Giant 0 point broccoli.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Erika - well the 12 miles is done. 2:18:30 with 15 minute walk/run intervals for the first 2 hours, then 10 walk, run to finish. Note to self: wine and Chinese food the night before a long run is NOT optimal.

Job change=mega stress. Hopefully the right choice will be clear to him soon!

Jo- Sorry, I'm no help on the watches. Not familiar with either one. I've only ever used Polar brand watches, and loved them. The last a LONG time. My first one lasted a good 5 or 6 years.

And for WW points? I have been known to walk thru the grocery store with my point finder comparing labels

Caramel Apple Pie: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caramel-Apple-Pie-II/Detail.aspx


Kat - the mileage really adds up, doesn't it? Plus all that hockey, you've put in a lot of "movin' time" already this year!

 

[HockeyKat]

Jo, that's a great idea, giving up Coke for Lent!! Since it is your nemesis, the extra guilt will really help.

Nancy, yay on the 12 miles!!


I weighed in... down 2.6. I was pretty happy with it, considering my Sat night and Sun lunch splurges. That's a total of 21.1 since Jan 3rd.

 

[lisaviolet]

Yes, details in 10 days. Maybe I will have more to add.

I have 11 points left and I have no idea what I should eat. Not hungry.

Ummm. Please. There are some of us not there in 10 days and curious too.

I booked my own departure at $89 - my trip March 13 - today. Financially and mentally it is best for me not staying for two weeks. It's from PIT Kat. BUF is always killer prices because they know about the March Break exodus!

I'm sad but can't wait to hear about the race and fun!!!

And Amiee! That's wonderful. So happy for you.

Eh, some prefer to PM, some just post the number. Depends on you, but I want my phone to be busy that morning!




Ronda

Ronda - could you PM me all the bib #s when you get them please? And tell me how to follow the wonder girls. As Denzel says "speak to me like I'm a four year old".

Ronda--love the mileage goal! Totally cool.

Nancy--I KNOW! Like, what is up with the storms coming?!? Not happy. Can't wait to hear how your 12-miler goes!

Liz--awesome job on YOUR 12 miler! It's in the bank, babe, and that is all that matters! I KNOW it can suck and hurt and all the rest. But really, that is part of it. If it was easy, then everyone would do one, right? But it takes work and dedication. So proud of you!

Kelly--check in!

Lisa--come out of your Olympic-induced euphoria, please.

So, the week-end was good. We weren't going to do Disney on Ice at first because we have done it so many times. Cammie really wanted to see Blue Man Group, but OMG the tickets for the 5 of us were astronomical and that was with a discount code. And since it was February vacation here, everything was booked or packed or the price is jacked up or whatever. And I had a great code to Disney on Ice which gave us awesome seats at $11 per ticket. So that won. And of course, the kids still loved it. And we also did a few other local things, stayed in a hotel and used the pool, etc. All in all, lots of fun.

Jeff got off safely this morning. So things will be quiet around the house for a few weeks and that is just fine with me. I need some R&R right about now.

Lisa--the info. about Jeff's job. Basically, his old boss (same company) wants him back badly. In a major way. And is throwing all sorts of stuff at him to tempt him back. And it is working. But the current boss and current position offer him much more visibility within the organization and much more prestige. But he isn't loving going to Asia all the time. So it is a really hard decision and we have been discussing it every single night for a month, I swear. Exhausted from it. Just freaking decide, already. So, it looks like he is going to have a foot in both worlds for a while and try and do each job for as long as he can and thus really create his own job description. The job with the old boss would have him traveling to California and NC regularly, which he prefers to the Asian trips. And the bonus there is that it is really easy for me and the kids to tag along on those trips every once in a while.

OMG, I can't believe we leave for the Princess in like 11 days! OMG!

Wow Erika. Interesting. Good for Jeff being such a wanted man - in a wonderful way. Any plans for you all to go on one of the Taiwan/Korean trips at all?

I know about decisions. You have to just make them b/c holy cow can it hurt your head after awhile. E X H A U S T I N G. So where is Jeff at? Respect for his new division for creating this position when the company was restructuring OR/AND weighing going back with the amount of changes made earlier in the company - trust factor or just truly undecided?

Yes I am in Olympic glee. I love it. Ski cross - T O D A Y!!!!! SKI CROSS. Yeah baby.

And no KAT - you're not sorry. What a game. Holy shots on goal. Holy shots on goal before the goalie came out - with minutes to go - were you breathing? Unbelievable. Miller? won that game man and it almost killed me. Did you love the open net shot? I had just changed back to figure skating when it happened and saw the replay. Thank GOD for 4 Olympic channels - it was just overwhelming .

I lost one pound for BL on Friday. Nancy! Two week weigh in so that means baby .5 pounds!

Thanks everyone. I am okay. Not emotionally short circuiting now.

Oh and Erika - North Conway with a huge smile. I can't even tell you how many times I've been there. It is close to where I went to university so we'd all pile in for numerous North Conway road trips and no tax!!!! Memories you brought back.

 

[lisaviolet]

That's a total of 21.1 since Jan 3rd.

Fantastic Kat!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

And no KAT - you're not sorry. What a game. Holy shots on goal. Holy shots on goal before the goalie came out. Unbelievable. Miller? won that game man and it almost killed me. Did you love the open net shot? I had just changed back to figure skating when it happened and saw the replay. Thank GOD for 4 Olympic channels - it was just overwhelming .

Nope, not sorry! This was actually best of both worlds for me, USA won and my boy Staal scored.

Brodeur is not one of my favs, so that made it easier to root for USA. We have faced him a lot in NHL playoffs and I don't like his attitude when he loses.

I am not Miller's biggest fan either but holy crap he won that game for them. I also have to say I loved the excitement they all showed. It's refreshing to see that kind of thing amongst jaded pros.


So sorry you aren't coming but I understand.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Ronda - could you PM me all the bib #s when you get them please? And tell me how to follow the wonder girls. As Denzel says "speak to me like I'm a four year old".

Are my Amish tendancies rubbing off on you?

I lost one pound for BL on Friday. Nancy! Two week weigh in so that means baby .5 pounds!

If it's in the right direction, take every ounce you can!

Thanks everyone. I am okay. Not emotionally short circuiting now.

Lisa's back.



Off to hunt for the perfect fabric. <sigh>

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Thank for the Link Nancy,
Miles Great Job


21.1 in just 7 weeks, WOW thats great,

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Lisa, I am lovin' Ski Cross, so much fun to watch!

 

[poppinspal]

Kat- Sorry your team did not get a medal but at least it was a close game! And to keep the score so close in the game with the team levels above you, that is great.

E- Blue Man Group is great but I have never wanted to pay the prices they ask! I went in college with a group of friends. If you sign up to be an usher they save seats for you in the back row of the floor. It was a really fun time. Glad to hear you had such a great weekend.

Jo- At least you are still getting out there and moving. Keep with it, I'm sure it'll come together for you. I gave up soda for lent one year, I want to say about three or four years ago and I haven't looked back. I will drink a soda here or there but it's so rare now.

Nancy- Definitely going to try that pie recipe out. I love to bake!

Lisa- Glad you're back! My family has been loving the ski cross this year. Although my father has some how become a curling expert so we've been watching a lot of that too.

I was psyched when he US won last night, I might have even yelled. There are two guys from my college on that team, one I LOVE! So I was psyched last night. (Sorry Lisa)

So I weighed in today and logged it. I'm down 2.5 pounds since last week. Since Jan 25 I'm down 13 pounds. It's a good thing I keep track of that in a program because I thought it was less. My tracking program says I'll hit my goal of 130 at the end of April.

 

[HockeyKat]

Meg!! YAYAY on the loss from today, and the 13 lbs total!!

Curling. I have tried to like it, but, well... it's boring. Sorry.

Ski Cross though... loved it!

Forgot to mention it, but I am wearing size 14 jeans today! Tight but not unbearable.

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

Oh, and it looks like I have won the hunt. Feel like a giddy teenager.

Now, I don't want to feel like you have to, but I have no job and nothing else to do but wonder what you have to tell us, so feel free to put me out of my misery as I too wont be with you in 10 days time!

Kelly - did you survive your drinks?

I did survive the drinks! Surprisingly we had a really good time! No sadness, we had lots of yummy drinks, a nice lunch and talked about funny things - favourite customers, worst customers, funniest thing at work, most embarrassing moment etc - a really fun time!

So I weighed in today and logged it. I'm down 2.5 pounds since last week. Since Jan 25 I'm down 13 pounds. It's a good thing I keep track of that in a program because I thought it was less. My tracking program says I'll hit my goal of 130 at the end of April.

Great job on the loss Meg!!

Kat - Sorry your team didn't get a medal!

Lisa & Kat - Im loving the Olympics too, although I generally like to see people fall over (as long as they are ok!) Im in awe of the skiers though, I so wish I could do that!

Liz - Sorry about your knee

Nancy, Erika, Paula, Amy, EE, Jo, Cathie, Everyone -

So again I think the interview today went well, better than the last one actually, so its just playing the waiting game again - I should know something by this time next week!

Hope everyone is having a great day