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

[cantwaitvaca09]

It's snowing hard here today (yes you read that right, and yes it was 60 degrees yesterday lol). It's supposed to snow all through the day and into tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day with happy weather

It's 60 here today, but its to drop down to 30's and rain snow mix tonight.
YUCK! So you are not alone!

 

[SunnyB1066]

Happy Friday all!!!

I managed to stay away from the leftovers yesterday for the most part I finished off the fruit and veggie tray and had some meat and cheese and that was it!

Last night, a friend and I went out for a couple of drinks and got something to eat. We just got a plate of the mini bar burgers. I just picked the bread off of mine and ate the burgers with some lettuce tomatoes and pickles I'd asked for, and stayed away from the fries. It was pretty productive I think. Plus we ended up going to another bar for one more drink and dancing a lot. Yay for exercise

Yesterday I got a bit of a disturbing call, and figured it out today...it was an attorney for a credit card I'd had LONG LONG ago. It had been charged off and the credit card people had told me that that meant it would go on my credit as insecurable...meaning they didn't expect to ever get the money. Shame on me for not investigating further...what was 600 dollars morphed into 1000...and the attorney explained to me that a charge off is simply for their accounting books but that I still had to pay...nice of him to explain it to me...wish the credit card people had.. ...(sigh) so just when I thought I had all my financial troubles behind me, and could finally get out of my family's house....here comes this. They are working with me on payments though so I am thankful for that; I'm just going to have to be careful with my spending until it is paid off. Wish this had happened a couple of weeks ago before I spent my tax money on a laptop for school I wish I had been more responsible when I was younger and not gotten into all the financial trouble I did....but....looking back on it, at least it has taught me to be responsible now, and although I hated moving back in with my family, good things came out of it that wouldn't have happened had I still been living on my own....so I guess everything happens for a reason.

Sorry, that's my vent for the day lol. At least they are not taking me to court, and working with me on it, which is a ray of sunshine in the midst of the whole thing.

It's snowing hard here today (yes you read that right, and yes it was 60 degrees yesterday lol). It's supposed to snow all through the day and into tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day with happy weather

Sorry about the bad news with the credit card. Hopefully it will get better soon.

It's 62 here in Arkansas today and they are predicting 1-3 inches of snow here tomorrow night. Have to get out early to get my pedicure done. Have to have pretty toes for flip flop season.

Thanks for all the welcomes and congratulations.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Sunny, you are a woman after my own heart! Oh how I love my pedicures!

We have one more day of wonderful weather. Tomorrow will be the best day yet, with highs in the mid-60s. For Maine in March, that is incredible and unheard of! Seriously, this is what we get in mid-MAY! So it is a huge bonus.

And we are really going to take advantage of it and get the spring yard work done! We can't get everything done as we will definitely have at least one more snow this season, but we can get a lot taken care of and that will be a huge relief. Spring is super crazy here since we have 3 kids in baseball, 3 kids in tennis and we have to open the lake house. It seems like every week-end we are rushing like crazy to get everything done. So if we can get the yard work done now!?!? OMG, what a huge help. And I never mind doing the spring clean-up and prep as I am just so thrilled to be outside. Fall clean-up (when we are getting ready for winter) is a different story.

Becca is singing her little heart out right this second--can't wait to hear the report!

And Meg is on her second date right now. Can't wait for that report either!

Cathie--sounds like you made some good food choices. Sorry about the $$ issues, but you are right--better to learn those lessons NOW.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Nancy--look at you! Done with costumes AND posting pics! OMG, I love, love, love the TT one where we are all holding up our bling! PERFECT. I'll have to get a copy of that one.

Yes! Of all the ride photos that I tried to catch, that's the only one that came out good!

Gorgeous here, too. So what I am going to do? Triple work-out, natch!


Are you guys ready for this? Really? I haven't worked out since Monday (no, never made it to the TM this morning. I was posting pics instead ) AND I'm bagging boot camp tomorrow. I have to be at 2 shows tomorrow, then Sunday have to drive 7-ish hours to bring the kids back to school. I simply can't hurt. So tomorrow it's sleeping in a bit, then a bike ride for me.

Break a leg tonight, Becca! So excited to hear about the show! And you HAVE to find a way to get a video of at least one of her songs and post it so we can see!

The dress rehearsal was videoed. They can't do the actual shows due to copy right laws (ticket sales/public performances, etc etc). Hopefully I'll get the dvd soon.

I am stuck in my cube, pressed up against the glass like a Garfield toy in someone's car window.

That is EXACTLY what I looked like in airport jail!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Hi! Just checking in!

Meg hope the date was awesome!

Nancy, I'm thrilled for you and Becca!!!

Hi to all. Off to run errands and rest this weekend. I still have a cold and need it to leave!!! I'll try to catch up this weekend on the thread!

 

[Ronda93]

Good morning ladies. DGF and I have both gotten our runs in and are tackling Mount Laundry and trekking the wilds of the produce department. I want to make lasagna tomorrow. I made it a few weeks ago and it was yummy and made great leftovers. No boiling just extra water in the sauce. I add spinach and some julienned zuchinni. [makes funny Italian cook kissing noise/motion].

I flipped my 10 mile run to Thursday and had some aches afterwards. Today was Thursday's five and it was much better. I used a 5/1 run/walk mix and it was comfortable. Nice times. The St Louis half claims to have a 14:00 pace requirement. I suspect that's intended for the full particpants. Both races finish in the same route. I think it would be hard to sweep halfers out of the mix. My Donald average was 13:45 and I want to put some distance between me and the broom.

Now tha I'm past the 10 it's taper time. What can I buy, what can I buy? I'm sporting new shoes. I just got some new sports bras (Enell, can't say enough good about them). A friend is going to work for Garmin. I offered to test the 305 - no word yet.

Meg - hoping it went well. Let us know.

E - I'll get my toes done the week of the race. Maybe a little arch on them? And an itty, bitty river...

Cathie - hang in there. I completely wrecked my credit in my early 20s. Really wrecked. Totally. Important thing is to make the negative reports end. Pull your own credit report and, while it's painful to look at, examine it and make sure you are dealing/have dealt with each item. Get a secured VISA, use it sparingly and make payments. After the negative stuff starts to fade there's something positive to see.

Nancy - how was the show?!

Ronda

 

[poppinspal]

Just popping in quickly to give an update on the date. It went very well... we did dinner and a movie. When we talk it feels like we just are talking not like we've only been on two dates. He paid for the whole date again which was very nice of him and he told me he really likes me. He is probably the nicest guy I've been out with.

That being said I am having trouble just enjoying this. I seem to be hung up on the fact that he has tattoos. I'm not sure why, I seem to be in the minority with kids my age by not having them. I am not sure if it's because my ex had them and they became a symbol of every difference between us. He is definitely nothing like my ex so I think I just have to get over it. He's too nice to let something so silly get in the way.

On a sort of related note I was worried about weight gain because he's taken me out to dinner twice this week and I missed a workout. So after lunch today I stepped on the scale determined to use any gain as motivation. I'm down 2 pounds since Monday! I guess it did help to just make wise choices and portion control at dinner. I'll weigh in Monday like normal but if I stay down I'll have hit a loss of 20 pounds.

Off to my aunts birthday party. I'll be back later.

Oh and Cathie I live in Winchester. Near Woburn and Burlington.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Quick fly-by from me.

Gorgeous day here! Just amazing! Hit 70* which is a record for March in Maine. Spent the whole day in the yard, which felt great and we got a lot done.

Ronda--awesome job getting ready for your second Half! WOOT! Can't wait to hear about it. Oh and it is during the taper that I always buy all sorts of running gadgets and accessories! Ha!

Nancy--so happy about the show! What was Steff's reaction?

Meg--so glad the second date went well! So let's talk about the tattoos. Are there a lot of them? Just a couple? Where? Of what? These things make a difference!

Liz--yes, come back and play!

Ok, off to dinner. Jeff and I are going out for our Anniversary (which was Monday - 13 years married and 16+ years together). Should be a nice time.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi All,

I have two words for you. Stomach Flu.



Meg, the guys sound great, over look the tat's for now and see how it goes.

E, Happy Anniversary

Rhonda, Sounds like your all ready for your next half.

Nancy, YAY, Glad play is going well!

Lisa, Liz, Kat, Sunny, Cathie, EE, Kelly Hi All,

back to the couch.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Jo - feel better...

Meg - sounds like a great date. Give yourself a chance to enjoy this. Who knows what might happen right?

Ronda - let the taper begin! I did not know what to do with myself during the taper (still don't know that the race is over). I have all the free time on my hands since I am not training for hours at a time. Can't wait to hear about the race. Love the arch on the toes...

Liz - miss you around here. Hope youbare feeling better soon.

E - have fun tonight! You totally deserve to.

Nancy - sounds like the show is a hit! Get some rest and rejoin the land of the living. We miss you around here.

Hi to everyone else.... Busy weekend here with lots of family things going on. Craziness is probably a better word for it. Trying to stay in my plan and exercising. Got on the bike at the gym for the first time in months today. It was ugh and happiness all rolled into one. Now, to get my bike out and restart my rides - the MS ride is on July 10th and I want to do the 25 mile leg this time. Gotta start getting ready.

 

[HockeyKat]

Ronda, yay on the half taper!

Paula, glad you are back to biking. I know how much you missed it.

Meg, yay on the good 2nd date!


It was gorgeous here today, almost 80 degrees and sunny. My allergies unfortunately prevent the outside run, though, or at least until the pollen is a bit less thick.

I made it to the gym and did 3 miles in 35:20. I started with the 3/2 intervals and so far they seem to be going okay. The last 1-2 rather sucked but I made it through.

There is a local 5/10K on April 20 that I am considering. Not sure if I want to do the 5 or the 10. Probably 5.


Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

 

[Ronda93]

It has finally stopped snowing! The dachshund gets lost in the back yard. We were lucky to have it so warm when it started as rain Friday night. I almost put the shovel away last week.

Off to church and groceries.

Ronda

 

[3DisneyKids]

Morning!

Jo--feel better!

Nancy--REST! Given that I got an e-mail from you at 1:30am, I hope you are sleeping in!

Paula--yes, the bike! I got mine out yesterday and all tuned up and ready for the season! WOOT!

Kat--good job on the 3/2. And if the last couple of intervals were a challenge--perfect! That means you are exactly where you should be. When they get easier, move up to the next level.

Another nice day here, but not as warm. 50s. For March in Maine, I'll still take it! Heading out for a run shortly. Planning on 10k, but if I feel good, I might push to an 8 miler, we'll see. My hams are sore from all of the yard work yesterday. Because of course I had to make it more fitness-oriented. Like, when bending over to pull weeds or pick up debris from the yard, I did all of that as squats. So I did literally hundreds and hundreds of squats yesterday. Which was great. But oh do I feel them today!

Not sure what else we have planned. Kids want to play tennis, as they haven't been on the courts yet. But I'd rather we all go to the beach. So we'll see.

Have a great day!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I am really close to having my *normal* life back Today we strike set, and I make a trip to Vermont to bring kids back to college. Tomorrow will be "shock the system Monday" for me. I have had 3 whole workouts since the 1/2 marathon. THREE. That is so not like me. Even when death-bed sick I get my workouts in!

And if I haven't done enough sewing already, Seth has a pair of jeans that need to be fixed and Steff has a GORGEOUS dress for a formal that needs adjustment. (Kat - you would be so proud. Macy's. Started at $120. She got it for $15)

Jo - feel better.

Meg - glad you had another good date. Tattoos? eh. I'm with Erika. Depends what/where/why. But if he's a good guy, well, that's the most important thing.

Lisa. Dear Lisa. Are you still basking in the WDW glory? Or are you in house-selling he!!?

Ronda - enjoy the taper!

Everyone - love you, miss you. See you tomorrow for sure!

 

[3DisneyKids]

BEST run I have had in months, really! Perfect temps (upper 40s), no pain, everything just right.

15k (9.3 miles) in 91 minutes and NO PAIN.

 

[lisaviolet]

Hi!

Will return. Got in at 4:30 am.

 

[SunnyB1066]

Happy Sunday! Even though we don't have any sun today. We've had 7 inches of snow, but it's already beginning to melt. So thats a big plus.

Nancy - have a good trip taking the kiddo back to school. I bet you'll be glad to get back to regular work outs.

E - Glad the run was good.

Lisa - Hi!

Jo - Hope you are feeling better.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Sunny--I forget where you live again?

Hard to believe that we are going to get more snow later this week. After the gorgeous weather we've had!

Lisa!! Lisa!! You're back! Can't wait for all of the details and your stunning photos!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Hi All,
I'm a little better, just weak from not having anything in my system. So needless to say no work out for me this weekend, other than cleaning the house, door knobs, light swiches!!!

Sorry, just a drive by post, I will be back in the game tomorrow.

Cross your finger for me that Alexa does not get this. (Baby already had it some what on Monday)

 

[lisaviolet]

Okay - caught up!!!!!

Hi Sunny!

Hi Cathie!

Welcome back. Now if I could only have that Reester bunny girl back here too. I saw a shooting star last night - I wasted my wish. Should have wished on that.

Kelly - so I caught your BIL drama at a PIT airport hotel. And I think - wow MIL is going be so off Kelly now and on to new possible DIL - she has this drama. OMG. She's not. Excuse me while I laugh at your expense.

Nancy! So glad to hear about it all . Nice to see your offspring shine, eh? I smiled at your exercise week and curious if the body will lose weight. Sometimes I hear stories where one changes in up with a week of lower exercise levels and there's suprise movement. LIke the body exhales.

Ronda - race is coming quickly, eh? Laughed at your Kat printer comment - big time. How did the music go for your niece?

Jo - Jo I SO laughed at you thinking I know a darn thing about WW exercise points. And loved Ms. WW's response.

And speaking of Ms. WW herself. Of course you look young and pretty. What's wrong with you young and pretty? Em looks so cute in the WDW pics. What she's got against the red mermaid. By the way I was swimming in the BCV quiet pool (for a second - later I'll tell you why I was delayed going to SAB that day) and my dad said a little boy said, "that girl is like a mermaid". Love that little boy!

Meg - so much going on. So much excitement!!! Congrats on the race. On the surprise loss (love them!) And the date.

Amiee - you've been quiet this week. How's the boy?

Amy - have loved seeing you on here. Sorry about the frustration of the five. How much more Amy?

Hey Reek. Sorry couldn't resist. Tennis. Got it. So friggin' jealous. Used to live on the courts. Nets are up!!!!! NETS ARE UP!!! Remember it well.

Loved the TR - hard to read but loving reading it as well. Keep it coming. And so thrilled for your weight. Nine! Yeah!

Kat - Weight. Fantastic!!! BWV!!!!! Oh boy so envious. I want myself some more of those. Although I rarely use my home resort window so I make no sense. But would love to add some more BWV points. Crossing my fingers for you.

Paula - just got your FB comments. Thanks. Sucks on the date. Do know that I say "F" every single time that you've come on with a no chemistry date. But I'm so proud that you're a woman that will never settle. And congratulations on the loss at JC.

I got in at 4:30 and up at regular time. I know I've forgotten someone. Forgive me.