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

[lisaviolet]

Haha!! I sent the closing documents off on Fri so we won't even have access to the points until late next week at the earliest.

We have 150 pts to use by Aug 31st. The plan right now is to use some for a quick studio 3-day trip May 9-12, if we can get availability and have access to the pts by then. Then, D will use the rest for a boys-only trip in late August.

300 extra pts are available on Sept 1. 150 have to be used in the '10 UY, and we have some amount from our previous contract already borrowed (not sure on how much, would have to calculate), so we are going to use those to upgrade our already booked Sept and Jan trips. I think Sept will be studio night Sat, 1-bed BCV Sun-Thurs, then VB on Fri/Sat. Labor Day week.

Speaking of which... Vero. Ocean View Inn Room? Where to eat?

Nice Kat!

At VB - we ate in the Green Cabin once and my parents' took us out to Sonya's. Both were just okay. I think we ate from our room/groceries most of our stay Kat. I'm not much help. The only way I can travel so often is to eat from my room. ]

But ask those VB owners/lovers - they have their favourites that they talk about all the time. And I would love to know for the future full of moulah.

I love seafood. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. And Vero!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi everyone!

Busy weekend I think for most of us. Spent yesterday doing a workday with some folks from my company. We made a house more handicapped accessible as well as energy efficient. I spent the day cleaning up the yardof more crap than one person should have and then weeding and landscaping. It was a great day and I just chugged along with work. It felt great!

Spent today with a my cousin's girlfriend and we went on a five mile walk. It was a real workout pace and all. We are going to make it a regular occurance. She is totally encouraging me to do the century ride and is planning the fundraiser already. Pretty cool huh?

Meg - awesome news about the date!

Kat - how was the festival?

Ronda - way for you and Sue to rock that race!!!

Jo - welcome back!

How is everyone else doing?

 

[poppinspal]

Just checking in to say a quick hello! My allergies are already acting up this season and today I feel like I can hardly lift my arms to the keyboard. I took some allergy medicine so hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow.

Hope you all had a great weekend.

 

[HockeyKat]

Hi everyone!

Busy weekend I think for most of us. Spent yesterday doing a workday with some folks from my company. We made a house more handicapped accessible as well as energy efficient. I spent the day cleaning up the yardof more crap than one person should have and then weeding and landscaping. It was a great day and I just chugged along with work. It felt great!

Spent today with a my cousin's girlfriend and we went on a five mile walk. It was a real workout pace and all. We are going to make it a regular occurance. She is totally encouraging me to do the century ride and is planning the fundraiser already. Pretty cool huh?

Kat - how was the festival?

Sounds nice!!

Festival actually went a lot better than I was expecting. Getting there was a pain (took almost an hour) but our table area was directly next to a local theater group and I bonded with the guy next to me. He knows a friend of mine (the one recently diagnosed with cancer, actually), and we convinced him to try out for our choir. He was trying to get us to try out for their Christmas Carol production in the fall, but I am not too sure about that.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Happy Back-to-School Monday everyone!

Kettle bell, I have always wanted to try it, whats it like?

it's EVIL I really do like the kettle bell. Lots of great exercises you can do with it.

DGF and I are back home after the Trolley Run. We took 10 minutes off last year's time.

Way to Go Ronda!

He was trying to get us to try out for their Christmas Carol production in the fall, but I am not too sure about that.

I bet it would be lots of fun. Need a costume?



Yesterday was one of those days where I hit the ground running and didn't stop until 11:30 pm. We went and saw South Pacific last night and enjoyed it tremendously.

I'm skipping the gym this morning in favor of a call to the chiropractor. I am completely out of whack and absolutely everything hurts.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Happy Monday All
Sounds like everyone was pretty busy.

Yesterday I did a 2 mile run, I though it was be hard after not doing anything for a week. But I was not that bad.
Today my GOAL is to not eat junk, and to not let my mean boss, ruin my day!!

So far I have had strawberries and 100 cal bagel.!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Today my GOAL is to not eat junk, and to not let my mean boss, ruin my day!!

That's a good goal for a Monday! My goal is to drink my water and track my food. Neither of which I've done a decent job at since, oh, January?

I went to the chiro this morning. OMG I don't think I've EVER been so wonky. Today I'm basically getting desk-work done. Thus far I've been super productive

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

still on point with eating so far, but let me tell you, I could go for a coke!!!
HA HA HA!

Nancy, Glad you are having a productive day, me, not so much!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

ok, if you have to have a coke, at LEAST make it a diet!

 

[jekajekalynn]

Good afternoon ladies.

I woke up feeling horrible this morning since I'm just getting over my sinus problem. However, I was feeling better by this afternoon and started my Wii exercising that I was flim-flammy with last week cause of my cruddy feeling.

Anyone else taking Alli pills btw?

 

[HockeyKat]

I tried Alli a few years back... I didn't really see much of a difference.


I am slowing crawling back on the wagon. Probably 10 days off, bleah.

Did a 5K at lunch in 37:20, mostly 2/2 intervals with one 3/2.

So, I think I am going to sign up for a half in Raleigh for 11/7. A friend of mine from Chicago is likely going to do it with me. Anyone else who wants to trek down here is also welcome!

However, I have a crazy idea and this is the place where I disperse those... there is a Galloway training plan club in Raleigh and I am considering joining it. It's $159 for the year but includes the book, and a kickoff seminar/meeting with Galloway himself, as well as Sat AM runs with a group. They have all different pace levels, and team leaders for each one. This is the website: http://www.raleighgalloway.com/index.html

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

I don't know where the days are going, time is getting away from me!

I weighed in as a samer this week, which I know is due to lack of exercise (I only did minimal) and lack of water!

So, this week is water water water!

Ronda - awesome on the race!

Meg - Great news about the date

Nancy, Paula, Kat, Erika, Liz, Lyz, Lisa, Jo, Jess, EE, Amy - everyone - HI!

LisaV - Guess what is happening next thursday - BUBLE!!!!!

Tonight is the much awaited Madonna night on Glee - I can't wait!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

I tried Alli a few years back... I didn't really see much of a difference.


I am slowing crawling back on the wagon. Probably 10 days off, bleah.

Did a 5K at lunch in 37:20, mostly 2/2 intervals with one 3/2.

So, I think I am going to sign up for a half in Raleigh for 11/7. A friend of mine from Chicago is likely going to do it with me. Anyone else who wants to trek down here is also welcome!

However, I have a crazy idea and this is the place where I disperse those... there is a Galloway training plan club in Raleigh and I am considering joining it. It's $159 for the year but includes the book, and a kickoff seminar/meeting with Galloway himself, as well as Sat AM runs with a group. They have all different pace levels, and team leaders for each one. This is the website: http://www.raleighgalloway.com/index.html

Kat, I think that sounds like a great idea, $159 for the year is not bad, and if you think joining the group will help you I say go for it. Weight Watchers is $40.00 a month so $159 a year is not so bad.

As far as the 1/2 I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to come to Raleigh and run it with you, but I just don't think I will be ready.

and OMG you did a 5K on your lunch, You go girl

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Anyone else taking Alli pills btw?

Sorry, I'm no help with that. No Alli pills here. Frankly, I don't care what the FDA says - all those things frighten me.

So, I think I am going to sign up for a half in Raleigh for 11/7. A friend of mine from Chicago is likely going to do it with me. Anyone else who wants to trek down here is also welcome!

hmmm....Raleigh in November? It just might be possible.

However, I have a crazy idea and this is the place where I disperse those... there is a Galloway training plan club in Raleigh and I am considering joining it. It's $159 for the year but includes the book, and a kickoff seminar/meeting with Galloway himself, as well as Sat AM runs with a group. They have all different pace levels, and team leaders for each one. This is the website: http://www.raleighgalloway.com/index.html

Interesting. Could be lots of fun training with others. I'd go for it.

Tonight is the much awaited Madonna night on Glee - I can't wait!

We DVR'd it, but haven't watched it yet. Enjoy - it's supposed to be fantastic!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Oh - and apparently it's National Pretzel Day. How are YOU celebrating?

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Sorry, I'm no help with that. No Alli pills here. Frankly, I don't care what the FDA says - all those things frighten me.

Im the same, anything that could make you 'leak' im going to steer clear of!

Oh - and apparently it's National Pretzel Day. How are YOU celebrating?

National Pretzel Day? Cool!

 

[HockeyKat]

Oh - and apparently it's National Pretzel Day. How are YOU celebrating?

Pretzel dog?

Oh, and come on down! I have two spare rooms!

Jo, you would be ready by Nov but I understand.

I think I might join... that and a solid Nov goal might be what I need to keep pushing forward to 150. Esp since my friend (and maybe Nancy!) are both thin, actual runners and I, well, might be a bit competitive (if only with my own pride).

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Pretzel Day, Yummy!!!!

Kelly, I agree, I have enough issues, I don't want to "leak" either HA HA

Kat, I will see how the next few months go and let you know. I love love love Raleigh, if my DH did not ask me to marry him, I was going to move there. I have to tell you, I think of you when I go to eat something, I think WOW she only has 1200 cals and she is happy, I can do it to. Thank You for the inspiration!!!

Meg, Lisa, Liz, EE, E, Sunny, Jess, Cathie, I hope you all are well. Happy Monday.!

 

[3DisneyKids]

I know, I know...haven't been here in forever. I'm back now! Just going to go back and read through what I missed!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Brace yourselves, girls, I am going WAY back...

E, Sorry about your sleep issue, that has to be hard. I hope it gets better soon. And I know what you mean, not getting workouts in with the kids.

Actually, Jo, working out with kids is something that I have really mastered. It's HARDER, sure, but doable. It is SUCH an easy excuse why we can't work out. So about 18 months ago I made a deal with myself that I couldn't use the kids as an excuse. And I have found SO many ways of working out with and/or around their schedules. I'd be happy to share if you ever need any ideas!

I think I do want to do it 5 miler, its not far from my house, my DH is off that day, so I don't need a sitter, I just don't want to hold up anyone, It is a certified race, whatever that means.

So this is coming up then, right? May 1? How do you feel about it? What I always do is go and look up the times from the previous year. That way I know what type of pack I'll be in. You'll get the info on how many runners as well as pacing, etc. All of it is available at any of the major race results websites. Look at what you expect your pace to be and you'll be able to see where you would have come in. That is always a deciding factor for me.

Nancy- You're making me want to experience the world that is Ikea. They should hand you maps when you walk in like you're in Disney.

Paula- Hope you get to take a breather from the craziness now and again.

The date... I don't want to jinx it but I have never had such an amazing first date. Ever, ever. And if I thought I did then this one just showed me how wrong I was before. I was so happy and felt so comfortable being me with him. We talked for three hours straight. He doesn't smoke and he doesn't have tattoos, he's cute, he makes me laugh and he thinks I'm pretty. I'm sure he has flaws like we all do but I came home floating on air. He told me it was a night he'd always remember. So I'd say the first date went well.

Off to try to settle down and sleep.

Ok, first--um, you've never been to Ikea?!?! It's less than half an hour from you! OMG, you must go. I drive down there from HERE for crying out loud!

And secondly, um really--like we wouldn't want every single detail?!!? I need the following to start--first name, age, occupation. Then let's talk about fitness level--is he into anything--running, hockey, working out?

Um, yeah. Here's the thing. They DO have maps. We did indeed have one. And directional signs everywhere. Seriously - I needed Emily to get me out.

So, here's a story that I don't think we told. Nancy and I had just gotten in the rental car (and she took off her pants, but this story is once her pants were back on! ) I was driving so I handed the GPS (aka Sheila) to Nancy to get hooked up and programmed, etc.

As we all know, Nancy is Amish. She doesn't handle gadgets well. So she is fussing with it and (probably) swearing at it as we are exiting the airport. So I said, "I'm sure we can get to property without the GPS. Between the two of us, we've driven it a hundred times...:

At which point she stops, looks at me and says, "It's you and me. Just the two of us. In a car. With no one else. We NEED the GPS!" It is SO true!

We ate lunch there. Turkey & Basil Panini. OMG was it yummy Becca was wondering if any people from the downtown area simply come there for lunch. Oh - and this weekend is $1 meatball plates. We didn't have the meatballs, but I've been told they are really good.

I know! The food is super cheap!

Were Back!!

Hi All, I have not read the post yet.

had a great time, went to Wisconsin Dells, Girls had a blast.
Eat like a pig. Ummmmm 8K race in 2 weeks, Ummmm I am not so sure about that.

I hope everyone has a great weekend, I am off to do the mega pile of laundry!

Oh, the Dells! I used to go there as a kid! Ages and ages ago.

Hey all. Yup it's 4 am and here I am. I won't go into details tonight because it's late but my second date went amazing! I am floating on air and from what he's said it's mutual. I'm not sure I've felt this way before but it's exciting.

Um yeah, I'm gonna need more about the getting-home-at-4-am-thing.

Hi all.
I haven't posted in about a week cause I've been sick with a cold. I feel kinda guilty since I only worked out 2 or three times last week. At least I watched what I ate..heh My dh told me I shouldn't get down on myself for not being able to go out and walk/excersise as well as I wanted to this week. I just don't want to gain my weight back. lol

When you can't workout due to illness, best thing you to do is drink as much water as possible. You'll flush the germs out of your system faster, you won't eat as much, and you'll stave off weight gain.

DGF and I are back home after the Trolley Run. We took 10 minutes off last year's time. It's a four mile race and we were right at a 12:00 pace!

We had a good time doing it together. Going to get cleaned up.

Ronda

HOLY CRAP! Wow, taking 10 minutes off a 4-mile race is INCREDIBLE! So proud of you!

Erika - where for art thou? Besides the ocean which I caught on FB yesterday. Are you flirting with your summer husband ALREADY?[/QUOTE]


As a matter of fact, I have a date for drinks with him tonight!

However, I have a crazy idea and this is the place where I disperse those... there is a Galloway training plan club in Raleigh and I am considering joining it. It's $159 for the year but includes the book, and a kickoff seminar/meeting with Galloway himself, as well as Sat AM runs with a group. They have all different pace levels, and team leaders for each one. This is the website: http://www.raleighgalloway.com/index.html

OMG, Kat--do it, do it, do it!!! Galloway is THE man. He invented the run/walk combo. I would kill for a Galloway group up here.

More info. about the November Half, please.