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

[HockeyKat]

C'mon Kat, shoot the lock off your wallet! Seriously, I would send you my copy but I actually use it and reference it a lot, so that is why I say it is worth spending the money on it.
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Ha! Pushing running books today!

Like I didn't for last weekend!! Oh yeah, and DVC point resale!

I usually only buy books used or try to get online copies (which I *will* pay for). Just a "thing", I guess.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Like I didn't for last weekend!! Oh yeah, and DVC point resale!

I usually only buy books used or try to get online copies (which I *will* pay for). Just a "thing", I guess.

I know, I know! Seriously, you were great last week! I could really tell that you are trying new things and a new attitude, etc.

 

[HockeyKat]

I know, I know! Seriously, you were great last week! I could really tell that you are trying new things and a new attitude, etc.

Thanks!!

And you know, it has really worked out for me. I am so much less stressed and way happier than I used to be.

 

[poppinspal]

Hello ladies! Well with all this rain most of my town is flooded, at least half the roads are closed and a few of the schools closed because of flooding. Its crazy. I hope you are all staying dry.

Kelly- I'm not even sure what to say about that story. Doesn't BM realize at some point her husband is going to find out? It seems like the new job is going well though which is great.

Nancy- I definitely want pictures of the new baby goats.

Paula- I'm sorry the date didn't go well. Every time I have a bad date I just look at it as a funny story to tell later. And rocking the jeans is a definite positive.

Ronda- Oh your marathon is coming right up! I read MfM and reread recently. I do enjoy how it doesn't try to talk over your head.

Erika- Way to go on the loss!

So I'm down 3 pounds today. My next race is my half marathon in June. I think the more exciting thing for me though is that my mom said she was inspired and today I'm giving her my itouch with the couch to 5k app loaded on it and she's going to start that. I'm super excited for her.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Another victory today! So since I am down significantly (and really, it is actually a noticeable loss from when I was at Disney with all of you!) I decided to go closet-shopping. Here are some of the highlights:

--I think I posted 2 weeks ago that I bought Size Small yoga pants from Old Navy. Bought two pairs. Well, I went back today and exchanged one paid for XS! OMG, it has been for.ev.er since I was an XS. And truthfully, they are a smidge tight, but definitely wearable (because they are yoga pants, after all), but after I have been wearing the Smalls for an hour or so, they are too loose! So I am right in between. I bought the XSs for motivation.

--I tried on my Size 4 jeans. THEY FIT! Again, they are a smidge tight, but definitely wearable. Another 2 weeks and I should be in them perfectly!

--Several size Small tops fit and this is always a victory for me since I tend to be bigger on top. Not b00bs, of course, just due to my gargantuan shoulders and broad back. On the down side, my size A bras fit, too!

--My size Small Nike running shorts fit like a dream! A perfect fit! These are the shorts that I lived in two summers ago.

A happy, happy day!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Meg! Way to go on the loss! Another Goddess crown for you!

And I am seriously considering doing that Half! But I have other goals first, so I am waiting it out. First, I want to break through the wall that I am at right now. I get to this weight and then just stop. I want to bust through it and keep losing. I also want to PR my May 5k, so I want to work on speed for a while and not distance. So, by May 1sy I should know whether or not I am going to take on a Summer Half.

So happy for your mom! My mom was just saying today that she wants to get back on track. She and I both did our first Tri together last year March, and she has sort of fallen off track. She is still at the gym regularly, but not hard core. Of course, she is 70, so just going to the gym regularly is impressive, I think.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hey Goddesses--

Corey just did a whole new batch of tickers that are awesome! Check them out here if you want a new weight loss or vacation ticker:

http://distickers.com/ticker/stepone/weightloss.html

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hello Ladies,

Kat, I have that book too, I got it on Amazon for $13 ish.

E, That is great on the pants and the loss.

Meg, Great loss for you two, WOW and doing a 1/2 in June! You Rock!

Nancy, Hows it going? Hope you end is near

Lisa, Kelly, Rhonda, Liz, Amy, EE I hope everyone is well. Have a Great Day!


Ever feel like you have been working all day, but not getting much done?
Oh well, just talk to Dh and he stated that the baby has been doing ok, not getting sick anymore so thats good. If she stays well, I plan to get a run outside when I get home.

Back to work!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

question,
so I made the ticker, now how to I put it on my post?

 

[poppinspal]

Erika- First of all way to go on all your changes. You must be feeling and looking great! I obviously would love to have you do the half but I understand wanting to wait to register. I am glad I registered early so that I can't back out. I just realized that might sound like I'm saying you would. I meant that because I'm sure at some point I'm going to feel like I can't or don't want to do it and so I'm glad I've already committed myself.

I'm really happy for my mom. She's never been a sporty person. I mean she enjoys watching but she didn't play or run when she was younger so deciding to take this on is a big step for her. (How did she end up with a daughter who feels most comfortable when playing sports?) She wants to run a 5k with me and I'm really excited about that.

Jo- Glad that the baby seems to be doing better today. It seems like with the change in weather more kids are getting sick at my school.

I am home today, took a day off to spend with my sister. She was just telling me that our friend who is home on leave from the Marines was telling her how great I look and that I look like a different person these days. That felt really good. I also might be crazy because I have my half in June but I'm look at doing a 5k in April and I'm searching out some races for July and August. Yes I need an intervention. I love the race experience, it keeps me motivated and I want to see if I could get a better time.

 

[Ronda93]

what kind of bling will you collect, do you know?

I'm expecting something like this
http://www.gostlouis.org/event_details.html

I think full bling is square. Looks pretty cool.

Ronda [patiently hoping the FedEx man tries again this afternoon]

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi ladies,

MFm is a great book and worth the money. I used it for my training and was rereading the last few chapters before I left and again when I got back.

E - love reading about your success. It is well deserved!

Made it to JC tonight. The girls there had flowers and a card waiting for me. It was too sweet and oh how they loved my bling! It was awesome. The even better news was that I lost 4 pounds over the past two weeks. Unfreaking believable!!!! I am so excited about that loss and it puts me at 82 pounds lost to date. I am so ready for the next phase of this weight loss. Totally feel on at this point which is a very good thing.

Hope you all are well. I am loving all the race plans going on. Now I just need to see what my next event is. It will be a bike race, just not sure which one. Hmmmmm....

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Drama club tonight. It's tech week. Long, exhausting, yet so much fun. There was a whole lot that I wanted to comment on, but really I'm so tired, I need to be brief!

Congrats to Meg, Erika & Paula on your losses! You guys are inspiring!

Ronda - love the bling. Love the bling-to-be in your signature

Jo - please, oh please - don't ever look to me for techincal advice. I have no ticker. I'm Amish.

going to bed before my face hits the keyboard here.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Ok, tomorrow I will post another section of our TR! I have to get it done! Must preserve all the memories!

PAULA--WOW! Homg! 4 pounds! And the flowers from the JC staff! What a great night! You are back on track now!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Morning Ladies!

Yesterday I did 2 miles outside in about 32 min. I was a hard one. My legs were so stiff, felt like bricks. I have not beed doing good with my eating. I have to get back on track. Tomorrow starts a new week on WW. So I have to stay strict. Letting the emotional stuff effect my eating. Gotta work on that.

Today its is to be 50's out. So I hope for 2.5 miles after work.

Wow, major losses from you ladies, CONGRATS!!!!!

I hope you all have a great day!

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, gorgeous day here! Just beautiful! I went out to run at the beach, but the water is coming up over the sea wall. And since getting swept out to sea is not on my list of things to do today, I am going to have run my same boring old route here at home. 50* and bright sun! Still better than asscold winter!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Day One Part Two

**NOTE: You all are going to have to help fill in any blanks! See? This is why I have to do live TRs. I don't want to forget anything! I know we were laughing our a$$es off all night, but I can't remember all of the jokes!***

Nancy and I went to Small World to meet up with Liz and her daughter, Emily.

Everything was timed perfectly and they were coming out within a minute of us getting there. I was only expecting Liz and little Em when I saw *everyone*! Exciting! We were all here! Hugs all around…Paula, Amy, Kat, Liz, and Paula’s sister Donna. We were walking over toward Tomorrowland when I asked Liz—“who’s that up there. I assume that is Paula’s friend, the other Donna?” And Liz was like, “NO! That’s EE!” OMG, I totally didn’t recognize her because of the blond! And yes, she is totally rocking the blond!

Went to Tomorrowland and rode TTA (LOVE the TTA)

and we were all just giddy that we were there. Also grabbed FPs for Space.

Liz and little Emily went off to the castle, Paula and Donna went off on their own, while the rest of us headed to lunch at The Plaza, which was the perfect choice. We got to see some Main St. entertainment as we waited.

It was so nice to sit and chat and have a light lunch…well, light for me since Nancy ate my French fries! Ha! At this point, it was 5 of us (me, Nancy, Amy, Amiee, and Kat) which was nice because it was a small enough group that we could all easily talk, etc.

Then it was off to park tour and we had great luck! Considering we were only in MK for about 4 hours, we did all of the following plus had a sit down meal: Big Thunder, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Space, TTA, and I think I am forgetting something here. All in a all, a great day at the park, but it was time to check in at the Swan and get ready for dinner at Kona. Liz went back to ASMu and the rest of us went to the Swan.

Check-in was less than smooth and we had to call Nancy’s husband to verify that she was *allowed* to stay in the room. The Feminist in me was less than appreciative. But we got settled and the rooms really are lovely. We had no time to change, but of courses Nancy and I found time for a quick beer. Ha! Kat and Amy and EE provided all of the beverages since Nancy and I provided the rooms. There was a short minute of panic when I realized that they had, indeed, left us with all of the beer but no bottle opener! Quick call to Kat and we found one. Tragedy narrowly avoided. Then we flew out the door and into the cars and off to Kona.

Once at Kona, Liz texted me that she was coming in the door and to meet her downstairs for the surprise. Liz and I had cooked up a surprise for the rest of the team and we were giving it to them at dinner. So I made my excuses and ran downstairs while everyone else was waiting outside of Kona for our beeper to go off. Liz and I squeed in the lobby that we pulled everything off for this week-end!

Back up at Kona, we had a round of drinks and took a bunch of pics while waiting to get seated. Finally, we went in and we were quite the entourage, I must say. But our server was awesome and handled us really well. Her SIL was running the Half, too, so she was right on top of why we were there and was really friendly and supportive. I have no idea how long we were there or what time it was when we left.

Back at the Swan, we all hung out for a bit before crashing. Nancy and I had been up since 4:30 or something awful and it was around 11 or so, so we were ready to crash. We had connecting rooms with Nancy and I in one room, and Amy, EE, and Kat in the other. Nancy found a movie on tv and I was like, “Oh, I love this! Let’s watch it.” And then literally 10 seconds later Nancy looks over at me and I was O.U.T. This is what caused her to say it was like someone just took my batteries out!

End of Day One! Saturday, the plan was to do DHS in the morning, Brown Derby for lunch, then the Race Expo, then down time to rest, then dinner, then to bed early for the race.

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I adore the picture of me and Em. I look young and pretty. Almost makes up for the hot pink a$$ you put up last year.

Also, this makes me want to cry. I remember how excited I was that day! So wonderful!!! LOVE it!!!

 

[HockeyKat]

I adore that pic of you and Em as well. And, you ARE young and pretty!!

Yay for the happy, sunny pics. It is gloomy today. Makes me want to be there desperately.


Although, I just scored my very own printer! Like, at my desk. Yes, I know, I am weird.

 

[Ronda93]

Kat, I totally get the private printer thing.

Geek