In search of my body...not the one I ate!

[3DisneyKids]

How does anyone do this without the Body Board? You guys are the BEST!!!

No kidding! I never would have come this far without you guys!

I'm here. Just going back 3 pages to catch up!

I need an impatient foot-tapping smiley.... Fill us in already!

What is Zumba? I hate the exercise bike, so spinning sounds like torture to me.

I agree on earlier workouts. I get lazier as the day goes on.

Lower-body massage sounds kinda kinky.

I agree competely on the calorie counting, but hey, you knew I would!






And SeptGirl, I agree. This board is a lifesaver.

Zumba is the newest fitness rage. It is based on latin dance type moves. And I totally have NO rhythm. But everyone I know just loves it and swears by it, so wth...I'll try anything once. Probably will not be my thing, but..

Nah, the lower body massage was not kinky at all! Just legs (cause it is a runners' massage)...but still, it felt good and it was a treat.

 

[HockeyKat]

No kidding! I never would have come this far without you guys!




I need an impatient foot-tapping smiley.... Fill us in already!



Zumba is the newest fitness rage. It is based on latin dance type moves. And I totally have NO rhythm. But everyone I know just loves it and swears by it, so wth...I'll try anything once. Probably will not be my thing, but..

Nah, the lower body massage was not kinky at all! Just legs (cause it is a runners' massage)...but still, it felt good and it was a treat.

Interesting. I have taken latin dance before. I would love to try belly dancing classes.

Oh, food for today:
B: fiber one + milk (80)
L: RoastBeef/LaughingCow on Pita (135), salad (100), apple (60), cottage cheese (90)
D: Boyardee micro ravioli (180), turkey sandwich (120), 1 bag ff popcorn (180)
S: 1 cup dry Special K redberry (110)
Total, 1055. Exercise, 45 min weights, 25 min arc trainer. Water, 80 oz.

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Ok. It's now 2 hours later and you all have gone to bed. I knew it. All that quoting, cutting, pasting, it takes me foreva.

I am the proud owner of a single sock

Goof, I found this highly amusing.

Hi everyone, I am back!!!

The reunion was a blast and I am so happy that I went. Not sure why I was in such a twist over it, but I had a great time.

I haven't weighed in over a week and have been on vacation. I hope that I maintained or even lost. I doubt that I lost though!

I am in for this months challenge.

I still need to catch up on all the posts since I was gone. I can tell you I am happy to be home and able to chat with you all.

Yaaaaaay Pixie. Glad you had a good time. You are a brave one. I couldn't do it.

Okay, I have a positive for tonight... I just finished doing my taxes, which I was totally dreading. We both went up in salary last year, and an online calculator estimated as owing $1400+ a few months back so I have been procrastinating. SO, fast forward to a nice evening spent with turbotaxonline and taxactonline.com, and... $1825 combined refund!!

My accountant friend bailed on me this year, so I tried out both products. They had the exact same refund, but taxactonline was $14 and Turbo Tax was $85, so it was a no-brainer.

Kat!!!! Alright! I love the refund. I paid off cc with my refund. BORING, but helpful anyway, right?!?!?!

Quick drive by...

It's official. I have lost 50lbs.

I wanted to share that with you guys right away. Thanks for everything!

Holy Smokes, BatGirl! 50 POUNDS!

I'd hate you if I didn't love you. (You think I'm joking, but I'm not.)

A refund of any kind is always a good ting. We did pretty well in that department this year but all of it is going towards the purchse of (it pains me to admit this) a minivan... Really, when did I get old?!?

A minivan. That is exciting and depressing all at the same time.

Oh how I wish I could wear "cute shoes" My physical therapist nearly had a cow when I told her that I had worn the lowest-of-low heels when we went to that black-tie ball two weekends ago... I told her, that when NIKE makes a "fancy shoe" that's good for my foot, I'll buy it But, until then I'm pretty much stuck with sensible shoes...

I was gonna say, I think they do...then chbc was on the case.

Snow- check out the Cole Hahn flip flops with Nike Air at Nordstrom. I really should work there. They come in Black, Red and metallicish Brown. They are pricey, but last years style was a sale item. I love loved the cushioning last years pair gave. No money here or I would tell you how this years style compares. Sofft makes some nice heels- wider toe box too. All of us need to work on our wall stretches to help our feet. We want toned calves, not tight. The muscle attatchment extends to the bottom of our heels.

You should work for Nike and I should work for Hershey. Both brands I believe in.

I'll still match you minute for minute if you want...to help hold you accountable.[/COLOR][/B]

Freakshow.

Missing you! Get your butt back here and check in! (Yeah, yeah, I know...I'm a bossy thing...blah blah... )

I been busy. Fo shizy

So. Today on my way home from work, I stopped by a gym. Then another one. Then another and another. I toured them and then came home and made an Excel file - prices, impressions, pros and cons. Because what is the life of a Virgo without an Excel spreadsheet? Then I spoke to my husband about it. Then, my friends, I joined a gym. No sh$t. Me, who lost 50lbs by exercising as little as possible.

It was time. I'm going to knock this last 40lbs out of the water, out of my life. I'm going to get healthy and strong. Tomorrow I sign the papers and make the appt for my first training session. Wow. I still can't believe it!

We are sisters. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE EXCEL. I'll spread sheet anything.

OK, regarding the gym thingy. YOU Rock!

TOM is in town...ugh. I really have a bad time with it. I should have a hysterectomy (I get ovarian cysts) and actually, I would love to have it done. Be done with TOM forever? SIGN ME UP! I just haven't dealt with it. It is a loooong recovery and it just isn't a good time. I want to get the weight off and be super healthy before going into an ordeal like that. And I can deal with all of the issues that come with TOM for now. My OB says any time within the next 2 years.

But once I am ready...oh yeah, it is coming out. Heck, it is already closed for business anyway!

Ok, back to work for now...but I will be up for hours and will keep popping back in!

Yes. My mom considers her hysterectomy the turning point. Pre-slender, Post-thick. Definately get to your fighting weight first.

Lower-body massage sounds kinda kinky.

Yeah. Did he finish you off?

Zumba is the newest fitness rage. It is based on latin dance type moves. And I totally have NO rhythm. But everyone I know just loves it and swears by it, so wth...I'll try anything once. Probably will not be my thing, but..

I've no rhythm either. Tell us how it was. Course, knowing you, you'll love it.

Dawn, I didn't get my PM about magnets. Your poem was lovely.

Bird, I CAN'T Believe the pacifier scare. It's so hard being a mom. It's hard enough when you already imagine the worst. Such as, falling down the stairs while carrying and such. Then to actually have something happen. SCARY.

I always screw myself while erring on the side of caution. Like if a baby is sleeping soundly, instead of being able to get more rest, I'd have to check for trouble, then the dag gone kid would wake up.

MBJodi - I can put food away like there is no tomorrow. It's scary. I need to get hypnotized or something.
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I bought an elliptical machine Monday evening. Tuesday, drug it up the 19 steps in my office, piece by piece. And put it together today. Right, smack dab, in front of my desk. THERE is NO excuse. If I can spend 2 hours a day here, I can get my "ask" on that machine.

I wanted to put it together all by myself. But, actually had to get dh's help for a couple tasks. Like I promptly dropped a nut down into the guts. Then I couldn't get a tension wire in place. Crap like that. I was annoyed, but it's now together. With it being in my office, people are gonna be watching to see a change in me. So, somewhat accountable, if I don't wanna lose face.

I have a hacking cough that won't go away. Nights are the worst.

Nothing exciting to report. Just fun listening to you all.

And Sarah, hang in there. I don't know what to say. I am SUPER close to my dad and can't imaging what you are going thru.

 

[3DisneyKids]

I never sleep, silly!

 

[chbc]

Kat-
Wall Stretch-stretch your achilles tendon and plantar fasscia. Help prevent plantar fasciitis or a reoccurance.

Face wall-the foot you are stretching is your back one which has a straight knee. Keep feet planted, don't lift heel- defeats purpose rotfl: sad joke used with 5th grade).
feet/toes are pointed straight ahead same direction.
your other foot is 8in. from wall and knee is over toes (parallell with toes-don't ever push knee past toes)
arms are on wall (overhead-frisk position no I don't give this tip to my 1st graders) for balance. You should not look like you are trying to push the wall in. Lean in. Hold for 30-60 second, some say less, but I like to hold a stretch and relax into it.
2nd-ease of lean and drop knee back foot from straight to bent doen a little, while still keeping feet flat. Works best on a little bit of an incline at PT. I like to do this stretch in the shower. Switch

Your heel cord and arch stretch as you lean.

If you have plantar fasciitis-rest until inflammation goes away. keep weight off foot. Ice for 20 min. -I would sit in the tub and ice my heel with med. sized dixie cup ice. We kept about a dozen at a time ready to go in the freezer. During the first ten min. of ice I tend to grind teeth, want to scream at DH or repeat Sh*! over and over, so sitting in a hot bath curbs the ill behavior . After ten min. heel is numb, but I continue to soak anyway, draining the tub and adding more hot water. Ask Doc about ibuprophen. I don't liketaking things, but I have and I will. Steroid injection for my shoulder was no biggie. I was so grateful. I really don't swear that often, an injection in my foot. I should have sworn. over and over. instead, I had the if looks could kill fading into I am going to die. and then you have to walk out of the office on said foot. I highly recommend wall stretches. I have always been really good at keeping up on these. A few years back after changing gyms I taught in, from a hardwood floor to a cement floor with wood over it, and outside surface a parking lot with an incline (yeah really nice for elementary p.e.) I got plantar fasciitis.

Who's at risk- we are

women
overweight
Job that requires a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces
run or walk for exercise
tight calf muscles
very flat feet
very high arches

I wear an insert in my sneakers. I can't go without them. Buy new ones when you go to WDW. I take two sets. Luckily and oddly enough the ones I like are the cheapest I've seen.

So, we want toned calf, not tight. Will go so well with your sexy toes or Kat Boots.

 

[3DisneyKids]

We are sisters. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE EXCEL. I'll spread sheet anything.

And you call me a freakshow....



I've no rhythm either. Tell us how it was. Course, knowing you, you'll love it.

I don't think so. I am not a dancer-type. And I hate it when I feel out of the loop and am out of sync with everyone else...


Dawn, I didn't get my PM about magnets. Your poem was lovely.

Double ditto.

Such as, falling down the stairs while carrying and such.

Did that. We both survived.



I need to get hypnotized or something.

Did that, too. Didn't work for sh*t.


I bought an elliptical machine Monday evening. Tuesday, drug it up the 19 steps in my office, piece by piece. And put it together today. Right, smack dab, in front of my desk. THERE is NO excuse. If I can spend 2 hours a day here, I can get my "ask" on that machine.

I wanted to put it together all by myself. But, actually had to get dh's help for a couple tasks. Like I promptly dropped a nut down into the guts. Then I couldn't get a tension wire in place. Crap like that. I was annoyed, but it's now together. With it being in my office, people are gonna be watching to see a change in me. So, somewhat accountable, if I don't wanna lose face.

WOO HOO! We can welcome you to the dark side, too! That is awesome!

I have a hacking cough that won't go away. Nights are the worst.

I get that once a winter also and have to sleep sitting up. I have this awesome cough medicine that has coedeine in it. Call your doc and get a prescription for some if you can. Totally works.

No worries...I usually put this thread to bed and wake it up in the morning....

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat-
Wall Stretch-stretch your achilles tendon and plantar fasscia. Help prevent plantar fasciitis or a reoccurance.

Face wall-the foot you are stretching is your back one which has a straight knee. Keep feet planted, don't lift heel- defeats purpose rotfl: sad joke used with 5th grade).
feet/toes are pointed straight ahead same direction.
your other foot is 8in. from wall and knee is over toes (parallell with toes-don't ever push knee past toes)
arms are on wall (overhead-frisk position no I don't give this tip to my 1st graders) for balance. You should not look like you are trying to push the wall in. Lean in. Hold for 30-60 second, some say less, but I like to hold a stretch and relax into it.
2nd-ease of lean and drop knee back foot from straight to bent doen a little, while still keeping feet flat. Works best on a little bit of an incline at PT. I like to do this stretch in the shower. Switch

Your heel cord and arch stretch as you lean.

If you have plantar fasciitis-rest until inflammation goes away. keep weight off foot. Ice for 20 min. -I would sit in the tub and ice my heel with med. sized dixie cup ice. We kept about a dozen at a time ready to go in the freezer. During the first ten min. of ice I tend to grind teeth, want to scream at DH or repeat Sh*! over and over, so sitting in a hot bath curbs the ill behavior . After ten min. heel is numb, but I continue to soak anyway, draining the tub and adding more hot water. Ask Doc about ibuprophen. I don't liketaking things, but I have and I will. Steroid injection for my shoulder was no biggie. I was so grateful. I really don't swear that often, an injection in my foot. I should have sworn. over and over. instead, I had the if looks could kill fading into I am going to die. and then you have to walk out of the office on said foot. I highly recommend wall stretches. I have always been really good at keeping up on these. A few years back after changing gyms I taught in, from a hardwood floor to a cement floor with wood over it, and outside surface a parking lot with an incline (yeah really nice for elementary p.e.) I got plantar fasciitis.

Who's at risk- we are

women
overweight
Job that requires a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces
run or walk for exercise
tight calf muscles
very flat feet
very high arches

I wear an insert in my sneakers. I can't go without them. Buy new ones when you go to WDW. I take two sets. Luckily and oddly enough the ones I like are the cheapest I've seen.

So, we want toned calf, not tight. Will go so well with your sexy toes or Kat Boots.

Okay, I do the first one for sure. Always, when I am done exercising. I also stretch shoulders, arms, and quads. Sometimes I get down on the mat and stretch hamstrings, inner thighs, etc, as well. I also stretch my back over that darn dirty ball when I am through w/ crunches.

I wear Dr Scholl's sneakers with the gel inserts built in.

My feet are flat but I usually wear heels. My calves are not tight, but I think they are toned? I asked Mr Kat and he was like, umm, I don't see muscles rippling or anything but they look toned enough to me!


DWD! Great job on the elliptical! And thanks for laughing at my lower-body massage joke!

Okay, I am off to bed. Night all!

 

[chbc]

Man, I start a reply to Kat get a little busy with dishes, kiddos in bed, books, prayers And you all get busy, zumba, kinky. I tell ya over and over that I'm catching up on posts.

our body board!

E- calories in=calories out. I always need an emphasis on good calories in, good for you food.
I had a hysterectomy a few years back. I had so many ruptured ovarian cysts. A couple close calls when the bleeding didn't stop. I would gain or not lose when I was suffering from ruptured cysts. My mom died at age 49 from ovarian cancer the docs couldn't wait to have my sister and I have those ovaries removed. It took us awhile to have DS & DD. Our kiddos are "science fair projects" I spent so much time and money at the fertility clinic. I am so grateful to my Dr. and the nurses. We are blessed. When all you (not Grumps) talk of TOM I feel for you, and am so happy not to be there.

DWD- I pray you love your eliptical and exercise.

Sarah-

 

[chbc]

Kat- You are fine. Doing a great job stretching. With your flat feet, see the podiatrist if you have foot, hip, back pain. You may need orthotics later on. Glad Mr. Kat thinks you are toned & FINE.

Sweet Dreams!

 

[3DisneyKids]

WAKE UP!!!

Told ya' I usually wake the thread up each morning! Just back from a 4.6 mile run...outside! No more TM for me...it is SPRING here! Finally!

Too sweaty to chat right now...just getting things going...

 

[born2bird]

Good Morning Babes!!

This is a drive b y post. I have another freaking meeting. Honestly, what else could we possibly have to talk about after a 3.5 hour meeting on Monday. I will be lucky to stay awake.

I ran 3.8 miles last night and am paying the price. My right hip is sore That is a new one for me.Usually it is my knee. Getting old really is carp!

I'll be back after my nap...I mean meeting!

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat- You are fine. Doing a great job stretching. With your flat feet, see the podiatrist if you have foot, hip, back pain. You may need orthotics later on. Glad Mr. Kat thinks you are toned & FINE.

Sweet Dreams!

Thanks! I had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, but went into permanent remission at age 18. So I am sure I will have issues as I get older.

I wear heels during the day which I actually think helps my flat feet. And I love my Dr Scholl's sneakers. My feet rarely hurt unless I am breaking in new shoes, or sometimes the bottoms of my feet burn (like the skin burns) if I do more than 40 min on the elliptical or arc trainer. I think that is a function of dry skin and have been trying to moisturize my feet more.

WAKE UP!!!

Told ya' I usually wake the thread up each morning! Just back from a 4.6 mile run...outside! No more TM for me...it is SPRING here! Finally!

Too sweaty to chat right now...just getting things going...

My boss woke me up at 8AM... although I don't really mind that once in a while, since they are pretty flexible with my dragging in between 9:30 and 10.

I wish I were a morning person... getting the workout done before work would be nice... I may take today off, definitely taking it off from the gym but might do a pickup hockey game from 8:45-10:15 tonight.

 

[MunkyMe13]

There isn't much change with my dad except he is now in the cancer section of the hospital. He is a bit more lucid and was able to see my sisters and brothers last night. They are now giving him morphine, I'm not sure why now they are giving it to him but not before. The morphine makes him sleepy but oddly enough we think it maybe what is keeping him lucid. I think perhaps its calming him mind down and keeping it from going all over. I am not a doctor tho so I'm not sure if thats really the case. He still isn't really eating or drinking much. I haven't gone to work since Tuesday and frankly I don't have much urge to. I went to the hospital yesterday for a few minutes but didn't stay long. Things with DH are a bit better. I'm still getting used to the shift change but after talking yesterday, I may be looking for a new job to be on the same shift. So we will see. In any case I'm trying to stick to my diet, at least it keeps me semi focused on something besides the negative. I did have Jack in the Box for dinner last night but I still lost some weight this morning so thats a plus. Just over 10 more lbs and I'm out of the 200s... Thank god. Thank you again for all the support and well wishes. Both my mom and I appreciate it. I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to being able to have happier more upbeat posts for all of you.

Sarah

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

There isn't much change with my dad except he is now in the cancer section of the hospital. He is a bit more lucid and was able to see my sisters and brothers last night. They are now giving him morphine, I'm not sure why now they are giving it to him but not before. The morphine makes him sleepy but oddly enough we think it maybe what is keeping him lucid. I think perhaps its calming him mind down and keeping it from going all over. I am not a doctor tho so I'm not sure if thats really the case. He still isn't really eating or drinking much. I haven't gone to work since Tuesday and frankly I don't have much urge to. I went to the hospital yesterday for a few minutes but didn't stay long. Things with DH are a bit better. I'm still getting used to the shift change but after talking yesterday, I may be looking for a new job to be on the same shift. So we will see. In any case I'm trying to stick to my diet, at least it keeps me semi focused on something besides the negative. I did have Jack in the Box for dinner last night but I still lost some weight this morning so thats a plus. Just over 10 more lbs and I'm out of the 200s... Thank god. Thank you again for all the support and well wishes. Both my mom and I appreciate it. I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to being able to have happier more upbeat posts for all of you.

Sarah

Sarah, thanks for the update. At least your dad might be more comfortable with the morphine.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hang in there, Sarah!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi All!

Ok, today I would like to introduce you to an old friend of mine...MY WAIST!

Holy crap! I put these new pants on and could not believe how they fit! (Trust me, these are just one of those pairs of pants that you look awesome in even when you are not at your awesomest...) Anyway, I had to snap a pic for all of you...tags are still on!

My face is totally goofy here...but whatever. Eventually I will get a decent picture posted!

 

[3DisneyKids]

And a side by side of 5 weeks ago and today...(ignore goofy expressions!)

 

[goofyfan-12]

And a side by side of 5 weeks ago and today...(ignore goofy expressions!)

3DK - You are my hero..... Awesome job and might I say, how very Kim Possible you look in the new cargo pants.... Add a little red coloring to your hair and you could work for Disney in the parks...

Anyways - Congratulations!!!! All of that hard work is certainly paying off...

Goof

 

[goofyfan-12]

Hi everyone...

I am in between meetings and can't post too much today, but I did catch up on the last three pages of posts. All I can say is you are all such an inspiration to me.... I am exercising again YEAH!!!!! I walked for 20 minutes yesterday and am doing the same tonight. I am focusing on sticking to my plan for a month so that I can develop the habit....

Thanks for all of the support. Updated pictures are coming next week, I promise.... I am getting dressed up like a girl and everything.... My work clothes (jeans and such) are all big on me and don't do my weight loss justice, but my new business suits are the right size and make me look skinnier. I needed the suits for the events so they got purchased before I could start replacing some of my jeans. That is next on the list when the budget allows - if only I could win the lottery....

Anyways - have a great day and I will check in later tonight,
Goof

 

[HockeyKat]

Erika, you look AWESOME!!!! 10 more lbs and I think we will be able to see through you.

Sarah, . Glad that your dad is resting comfortably.

goof, I am waiting for pics!!

I seem to have misplaced my CF card so until I can get my lazy butt somewhere to buy a new one, no pics from this quarter. I would like to update you all though, at some point.