Kim's new and improved life journal!

[kimwim8]

Thanks ladies!! I so loved shopping for that dress, and wearing it!!

DD's turn to be sick was last night. Oh, and I don't think I mentioned yesterday...but Sunday night when DS was sick, so were my mom and 2 of my nephews. Then yesterday was DH, and last night was DD. Please please please send pixie dust that I don't get this!!!

Still no exercise since last Thursday, but I'm trying not to stress over it. I'm eating according to plan (actually not even getting in all the food I'm supposed to). I did a lot of housework yesterday and lots of up & down the steps, but that's it. Today I just feel like laying around. I may watch some movies and just chill.

Thanks Tracy for reading my journal (that had to take a while ). I appreciate your support!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Kim!

Sending lots of healing your way today. How is everyone feeling?

Hope your Wednesday is a good one!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey guys!

I'm back to work! Not all that happy to be back at work, but glad that the kids are healthy & back to school! They each had one night of vomiting, then the next day they kind of took it easy & didn't eat much. By last night, they were both eating non-stop!

Thanks so much for all of your well wishes!!

One note about g-mom....she's lost 35 pounds since she fell (not that long ago, what...a few weeks?). And that is basically because she's not eating. Could you guys continue with your prayers for her? As we all know, she needs to build her strength.

Hope you all have a good hump day. Feels like a Monday to me .

Oh, and I'm going runninggggggggggggggg at lunch today! I can't wait to get moving again!

How are the Bob-ettes doing?

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Kim.....haven't met w/ Bob yet this week....been a little stressed around here....
have had a week of Mondays....

Prayers & PD to g-ma....hope she's up and around soon!!
Good job on the running...keep it up!!

marie

 

[ScoJo15]

Kim -

Congrats on getting thru the household sickness!! Nice to see everyone is better now. You guys looked great in the pictures! Glad to hear you had a great time.

Good luck with the lunch time run!!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Pixie Dust for Grandma! I'll definitely keep her in my thoughts!

Glad to hear the kiddos are feeling better. That same nasty stomache bug is going around here like wildfire. A little girl in my younger DD's class got sick all over the classroom yesterday . Poor baby! The only good news is that everyone says it resolves itself pretty quickly. I'm sure we're do to get hit by it soon. Keeping my fingers crossed though!

Good luck on that run today. Report back and let us know how it was! The weather is so nice, perfect running temps! Enjoy.

 

[kimwim8]

Good luck on that run today. Report back and let us know how it was! The weather is so nice, perfect running temps! Enjoy.

Whew, you're not kidding! It was unbelievable out there! Nice cool breeze, beautiful sunshine!

Well, I didn't think I would jump into my 20 minute straight run since I haven't run since last Wed...so I did week 5 (from cool runnings couch-to-5K) again. I did run 8, walk 5, run 8. The second 8 was much better than the first. I felt better, my legs felt awesome & the time flew by. My breathing was bretty labored on the first 8, but the second 8 I felt like I could have talked to someone (if someone was there ). All in all, I'm very happy with it. It's a trail run, so uneven footings sometimes.

Thanks for the encouragement Amy, Scott and Marie!

I'm going to do the 8/5/8 again Friday morning and then I will do the 20 minutes straight over the weekend. Probably Saturday morning, since I'm going out on Saturday night (two weeks in a row...can you believe it? ) and that might hurt my run on Sunday morning.

We're going with friends to see Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in AC!

 

[keenercam]

Kim -- Awesome intervals! Congratulations on being able to run 8 minutes straight. I have not been able to get beyond 3 minutes of jogging, so you are my HERO!!!

Keep up the great work!

 

[kmp1191]

Kim - you are doing so good...i hate you!
wow....i would love to be running 8 min right now!! hopefully everything in my feeble little mind will relax and i'll be back out there this weekend.
I'm so jealous...going out 2 weekends in a row....yeah, i get to go out Friday night...to a photo shoot!!

anyway, keep up the good work and thanks for the laugh yesterday...really needed it! thanks for hanging in there with me!

marie

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Marie & Cam! Thanks!! ...and Marie....anytime!

I just got back from Nancy. I'm back down 2 pounds from last week! So that's a load off of my mind. I will now be weighing in every OTHER week with her, since I'm officially done her progressive maintenance plan, and now on lifetime-maintenance (a title I've created). Once I'm comfortable with that, then I'll go to her once a month. But I'll give it a few months first I think...I really want to be there for my sister so she keeps going too (although I think she's doing GREAT anyway). She lost 5 pounds since her last weigh in 2 weeks ago. Which in itself is incredible...but she didn't weigh in last week b/c she was out of state. She knows she gained (like I did) last week. So she not only lost whatever she gained, she lost 5 on top of that!!! I just couldn't be happier for her! She's at 58 pounds now.

 

[AmyBeth68]

I'm so happy for you Kim...AND for your sister too .

I also wanted to comment on your run...GREAT job!!! The best part is that the second 8 minutes actually felt better. That is such an amazing thing...it means that your endurance is getting better, you're Heart Rate is getting better and overall you have achieved a higher level of fitness. For that you should be SO PROUD! I know I'm proud of you.

 

[toystoryduo]

Congratulations to you and your sister!

You are both doing a wonderful job! Keep up the good work!

I'm glad to hear that everyone is feeling better. That is great news!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

[kimwim8]

I also wanted to comment on your run...GREAT job!!! The best part is that the second 8 minutes actually felt better. That is such an amazing thing...it means that your endurance is getting better, you're Heart Rate is getting better and overall you have achieved a higher level of fitness. For that you should be SO PROUD! I know I'm proud of you.

Thanks Amy!! You are such a constant source of inspiration.

Well, I did the strength & sculpt workout with Bob last night (love that one) and then ran again this morning. I set out on my 2.2 mile block and figured I'd walk 2, run 8, walk 5 then walk 8...and if I wasn't back home yet I'd walk the rest of the way...

So I walked 2, ran 8, walked 5, ran 6....and I was HOME!!! I couldn't believe it when I got home. During that second run, as I was getting closer I wouldn't look at my watch. I told myself no matter how long of a run it was I was running home! Then I look when I get there & it was only 6 minutes! hahaha

I guess I could have kept on running to finish out the 8 minute run, but I think I was just in shock!

Tomorrow is my 20 minute straight run. WISH me luck!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Ummmmm.....Kim.......I believe that is 9:31 mpm pace. A 9:31 mpm pace! I think I'm going to be chasing YOU at our 5K in August!! You have become VERY fast, VERY quickly. WOW!!!!

WAY TO GO!!!!

 

[kmp1191]

Kim - you are doing so great!!
I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you, and all your hard work!
You look great and I bet you feel great....keep it up!
You're my hero!

love,
Mom


(just felt like something a mom would say.... )

 

[kimwim8]

Thanks Amy & Mom (I mean, Marie)!

You guys are an awesome support system!

I think that once I run a longer distance, my mpm time is going to increase. (probably a given). But it feels good now. And it was definitely a shocker this morning! haha

Amy - my goal is to be running along side you. I'm guessing that will be very hard for me. You will be running much farther than 3.2 on a regular basis at that point...so we'll see how I do keeping up.

Have a GREAT weekend guys! It's supposed to be beautiful weather here.

 

[kmp1191]

Thanks Amy & Mom (I mean, Marie)!


Amy - my goal is to be running along side you. I'm guessing that will be very hard for me. You will be running much farther than 3.2 on a regular basis at that point...so we'll see how I do keeping up.

I wanna gooooooooo!!!!!!!
I even asked DH if we could plan a vacation to NJ .....he looked at me like i had a third eye.... go figure!
(of course, i haven't been running in a couple of weeks, maybe i could ride on the back of one of the cops motorcycles and cheer you guys on.. ...that would be cool.... )

 

[kimwim8]

I wanna gooooooooo!!!!!!!
I even asked DH if we could plan a vacation to NJ .....he looked at me like i had a third eye.... go figure!
(of course, i haven't been running in a couple of weeks, maybe i could ride on the back of one of the cops motorcycles and cheer you guys on.. ...that would be cool.... )

Come on, Marie....can't just you get away for an overnight trip??

I'd offer my house, but we're leaving for WDW the following morning and my house will be in major turmoil!!

 

[AmyBeth68]

Marie.....PLEASE COME!!!! Seriously, I'll be staying overnight in a hotel in Ocean City that weekend. We could share . It's a really fun place...and the beaches are so nice there!!!! C'mon...it'll be FUN!!!!! Plus it gives you a race to prep for!!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi buddy!!!
I know you missed me commenting on your journal !!
Since i talked to you on the phone, im not typing alot!
Ill talk to you tomorrow