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

[cathie1327]

The one bright spot of the week is that I've started to make arrangements to pick up some new activities after hockey stops next week. (As if training for my half isn't enough.) Next week I'll be trying out turbo kickboxing, zumba and cardio cabaret. The turbo kickboxing was what caught my attention and the instructor said I'd probably find the other two to be a good workout. You can try the classes for free so we'll see how I like them, it'll be fun to try something new.

Ok I will definitely check in tomorrow when my brain is more together and I can catch up on everything going on here.

Happy Friday everyone!

I. L-O-V-E Zumba! It's so energetic and really a great workout. I hope you enjoy it!!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi All--I am back. Thanks for the good vibes. Sadly, they didn't help. We owe a TON. Like double what I was expecting. Ugh. So painful.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

E, so sorry taxes did not go well.

Kat, 30lbs HOLY COW!!! You are my idol

I started mid december, with work outs and Jan 20 with WW and I am only down 11lbs.

How did you do it!


Sunny, I think it was you who asked about cheap workout, Try Jillian 30 day Shread DVD its like 10-15$ on Amazon. It kicks your butt, but you don't need to be in shape to do the dvd. 1 workout it 20mins long

 

[jekajekalynn]

Just about to do my days workout session. We just came back from taking ds7 to Diary of a Whimpy Kid. It was pretty cute. I have to say though, I'm getting kinda tired of Hollywood remaking movies, especially after I saw the Karate Kid preview.. The producers DO know that Kung Fu (which Jackie Chan's character teaches Will Smiths sons character) is NOT Karate, right? They are two different martial art studies, from two totally different countries... Anywho , rant over...time to exercise. ol

 

[HockeyKat]

E, sorry about the taxes.

Jessica, I couldn't agree more about the movies!! No original thought, anymore.

Kat, 30lbs HOLY COW!!! You are my idol

I started mid december, with work outs and Jan 20 with WW and I am only down 11lbs.

How did you do it!


Sunny, I think it was you who asked about cheap workout, Try Jillian 30 day Shread DVD its like 10-15$ on Amazon. It kicks your butt, but you don't need to be in shape to do the dvd. 1 workout it 20mins long

Thanks!!

I like 30 day shred too.. my exercise TV on demand has it for free.

I track calories, usually wind up no higher than 1200. I have had some splurges, including the week trip to WDW, and probably at least 4-5 other days in the last 3 months (avg, 2-3 days per month?).

I also exercise quite a bit. Training for the half marathon really helped drop the weight, plus I play ice hockey at least once a week (usually twice). I would say I do at least 45 min to an hour of cardio, 3-5 times a week. No weight training, and some crunches here and there.

Oh, and drink my 64 oz of water, and take a multi, and sleep 8-9 hours a night on average. Not sure any of that matters, though.

I have found that I am a person that drops weight fairly easily when I put my mind to it, but I also put it just as easily!! Just call me yo-yo!

My goal this year is to take it off, and KEEP it off.

 

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Is anybody else happy that this week is over?

 

[3DisneyKids]

I am slowly coming out of my stupor. I am no longer nauseous from getting the blow from our accountant. Maybe in another few hours I will be ok.

 

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Glad to hear that E.

 

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HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY!!!


Meg, sounds like you need a drink and a day off. I hope you have your spring break soon.

Cathie, I am glad you feel better, but keep in the back of your mind what E and Nancy said. You have to be strong and happy by yourself first.

Nancy, Wow, That is wonderful for you son, You must be so proud of him!

E, sending you much hugs and good vibes today,

Hello everyone! I hope you have a great Easter weekend.

As for me, YAY!! I finally had a good run/walk. I went on a new trail, lots of small hills, gravel trail, I did 2.5 miles in 40 mins.
No run today my 5K is tomorrow!! So sad, I get to run in the rain. Its 80* today and 65 and Rain tomorrow. Don't the weather people know this is my first 5K, no rain allowed. My goal is to run the whole thing, but I am not so sure.

So I have a few questions.

1. What do I eat before I go?
I have to drop my girls off early (7AM). Race check in is 8, race starts at 9.

2. How do I warm up? Now when I do my runs, I walk the first .25 mile then I run, then I walk and so on.

I like eating an English muffin with peanut butter and a piece of fruit. I think 7:30 would be sufficient for race arrival. As far as warm up goes, I wouldn't change anything from your normal workout.

 

[poppinspal]

Cathie- I'm sorry to hear about your recent troubles. You guys talked which is good, being honest is really key in working troubles out. (I learned that the hard way.) I'm glad you seem to have come to a better place with things. Remember you are awesome no matter who you're with. (Not saying you shouldn't be together but remember you're awesome if you're single or attached!)

I'll let you know how I like Zumba and my other classes I'm going to try next week during their free trial week. I'm also take Turbo Kickboxing and Cardio Cabaret. I hope I enjoy them.

E- Sorry to hear about the taxes and the bad runs. I keep wanting to blame all this bad mojo on the weather we've been having. Maybe the sun will bring some better days to us New Englanders.

Sunny- Way to go on the loss! Feels great to see the numbers go down, doesn't it?

Jo- The beauty of where I work... I get almost no time off unless I take vacation time. Oh and two of us can't have the same day off. Which explains how I have accumulated 60 hours of vacation time in 2010 already, oh and it probably explains the stress. Oh and my sick time? HA! I've taken three sick days in three years.

As for your race, I won't advise you on what to eat as I'm weird in my eating habits. I will say... even if it's raining just look at it as another part of the adventure. Be safe about running in the rain and think how impressed people will be that you did a 5k... in the rain! You'll do great, I'll be thinking about you tomorrow morning!

Kat- Can I tell you how many times I've wished we lived closer? I'm going to start keeping tally on my wall like I'm a prisoner keeping track of the days. Oh and... 30 pounds? You are amazing and time and again I'm so glad I know you!

Hi Aimee, Lisa, Nancy, Paula, Liz, Ronda... geesh who am I forgetting? I promise its not intentional if I have.

So todays day at work was not much better but it's over! After work my mom and I went out and I got my very first pedicure ever. I wanted to unwind without indulging my ice cream desire. For a girl who stands all day at work a pedicure was like a dream plus I love bonding with my mom. I have been bad about snacking this week so starting tonight I was back on track, can't let stress throw me off track, I have been on a roll.

Tomorrow when I've had more then 4 hours of sleep and my brain is working I'll have to share a bit about the most recent guy I've been getting to know from match.com. Might as well share my dating stories with you all.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Is anybody else happy that this week is over?

Me, me - pick me!!!!

So freaking happy this week is over. I will post a proper report with a run down of why it was crappy tomorrow. As for tonight I am off for some much needed sleep.

 

[poppinspal]

Erika... I keep meaning to mention this to you. I know it's a long ways off but I've heard so many great things about the Tufts 10k for Women that is in Boston in October that I'm almost 100% that I'll register when they open up registration for it. I just thought I'd mention it in case you might want to make the trek down to Boston to do it as well. As I said it's a long ways off but I tend to be one of those people who plans way in advance so yes I'm already thinking about October.

Oh and if you know any good 5ks on the Maine coast let me know. We do day trips to Ogunquit a fair amount and it's given me the urge to do a race on the water up that way. I'm going to do a search myself but wasn't sure if you knew of any.

Now I'm really headed off to bed. My body is not happy with my pathetic four hours of sleep yesterday! Night all, enjoy your weekend!!!!!

 

[cathie1327]

OH man, you have no idea how glad I am this week is over lol.

This Easter is looking like it's going to a glum one....my mother has suddenly decided that we're not celebrating Easter this year...she's doing things that are "more important" (church stuff) What's more important than family time...honestly? I'll be going to Carlos's parents' house for dinner, so it's not all bad, buuuuuut not all good either lol

I am stuffed stuffed stuffed from a yummy dinner-enchilada cassarole. YUM Time to go do my art homework.

Hope you all have a great evening, and if I don't talk to you, and great weekend and Easter.

 

[SunnyB1066]

Good Morning all!

Jo! Good Luck with the race, can't wait to hear how it went.

Sunny

 

[goofyfan-12]

JO - sending you good race vibes this morning. You are going to totally ROCK this race!!!! Can't wait to hear the stories.

It is gorgeous here! Off to my workout with Jesse and the to find any excuse to spend the day outside. Enjoy the weekend everyone...

 

[3DisneyKids]

Beach! Word.

 

[3DisneyKids]

JO! Can't wait for the race report!

Meg--Ooooh, interesting! Yes, I will look into it! I am doing a race here in June (Kennebunkport) and a good mile of it is right along the ocean. It's a super flat 5k. I'll get you the details. Not sure what is coming up in York and Ognuquit, but there are several.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I'm out enjoying this BEAUTIFUL weather! I'll catch up later- hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend!

 

[HockeyKat]

Jo, can't wait to hear about the 5K!!

Meg, yay on the pedicure!! Way to go on the non-food treat, too.

Sorry everyone's weeks were so crummy. My week before last was so bad that it would have been hard to top!!

85 and sunny here, going to meet a friend at the farmer's market and hang out a bit. Tomorrow is my least favorite thing, cleaning out the garage. Blech.

It's supposed to be 90 here on Tuesday. Directly from winter to summer, I guess...

 

[3DisneyKids]

Just back from a 5k. OMG, first 1.5 miles I did at an 8:45 pace. I am SO going to hurt later.

Gorgeous day, though. We are coloring eggs out on the deck.