marcia's journal (comments welcome!)

[famfab5]

Hi Marcia,

I just caught up on your journal...

First...Dave Matthews is one of mine and my dh's favorite bands as well! We used to follow them when we were "youngsters."

Second...my daughter just went up on pointe this year in ballet. You would not believe the horrendous blisters she gets. The ONLY thing that prevents them because of all the sweating her feet do is a special cushioned toe tape. The brand is Bunheads and I know a few runners that use it as well. Hope this helps.

Third...you inspired me to go out and run yesterday on my friend's treadmill. I could only do two very, very slow miles and I thought I was going to die but I did it. That is with a mighty bad cold so I'm proud of myself. I love doing my Pilates but you don't feel as though you've had any cardio after them and perhaps cardio is what I need to get my metabolism in gear.

Super job going out with friends and sticking to your resolve!

Have a great day,

E.

 

[DavidandDenise]

Hmmm, (this is me thinking out loud) what kind of condition are your shoes in? What kind of socks do you wear? Is your foot hitting the ground at the right angle? I'm just brainstorming. I've had this happen; I just can't remember what stopped it; I think there may have been too many miles on my shoes. Even if yours aren't that old, you may want to think about how many miles are on them. Rotating shoes is always a good idea. This allows them to dry out and doesn't put too many miles on one pair. I try to always switch between two different pairs (three during cross country and track season). K, I'm going to keep thinking about this one and talk to DH. We both coach the running sports; maybe he's had "cases" with his kids. Like I said I'm just thinking aloud, throwing something out there. We can get this solved! TTYL!

 

[marsh0013]

thanks for the suggestions guys. i know i have to go to the doctor soon to have a physical, so maybe i can ask for a referral to a podiatrist (we're in an hmo...can't just go to the podiatrist). also, i'll check out that bunheads that you mentioned e.

denise - the shoes are pretty new. i've got less than 100 miles on them (although, it's probably nearing 100) so that's not an issue. i got them about a month ago. and the running store guy fitted me and all that good stuff. and i wear coolmax socks, so no worries about cotton. i know better . i'd love to rotate shoes...i just can't afford another pair right now. maybe i'll set up a change jar and start saving up for an extra pair . haha, by the time i get enough though, i bet my current pair will be nearing the worn out point! thanks for your help, and for asking dh as well, you're a sweetie

 

[marsh0013]

wahooooo! i just got the best news ever!!!! ok, so you may know that i'm a big huge hockey fan. and that my favorite team is the new york rangers. wellllllll, on sunday, they have this thing where you get to go to a rangers practice, then afterward, out to lunch with the whole team!!! you get to have pictures taken and get autographs...we got to go to this in 1995 through my dad's work, and haven't been offered it again...until now!!!! it's not something you can buy tickets too. so we are so lucky to get to go to this!!!

and my favorite player (brian leetch) wasn't there when we went in 95, i'm praying and hoping that i get to meet him this time!!! oh man, i can't control myself i'm so excited! (in case you couldn't tell )

so that means i'm going to do my long run tomorrow and a shorter run sunday (time issues sunday). and i'm also switching up my high day on wendie to sunday so i can enjoy the buffet . i will not be counting points sunday AT ALL. this is pretty much a once in a lifetime (ok, maybe once in a decade ) thing, and i am not skimping. and then we're also going out to dinner that night for a late celebration of my brother's birthday and early celebration of my dad's birthday. it's an excuisite (sp?) restaurant in greenwich village, and we can't change the reservations just cause we found out about the rangers thing. so 2 big huge meals in one day. and i don't care! i'll follow my plan for the rest of the week, but this sunday, no way man . i do assume that i will not be going totally crazy, i'll probably be having small portions of everything, but i want to be able to try everything that catches my eye at the buffet. and desserts too . haha, and if i eat a lot at lunch, i may not even be that hungry at dinner, but we'll see


so yeah. there was today . today was good. food wise and exercise wise. got to the gym. 35 minutes on the bike, then i tried the stepper. HOLY CRAPO! sharon, i give you all the credit in the world! i made it 5 minutes and decided i'd much rather take a leisurely jog. oh my goodness! my thighs were burning something wicked! cheers to you sharon. that *evil* thing truly is evil. so i got on the treadmill and did a very slow 2 mile jog. then walked a 15 minute mile. so got 5 aps for all of that. target on wendie today was 21 plus aps, so 21 + 5 = 26

b: pb/banana oatmeal + hot cocoa w/skim = 6.5
s: 1 cup carrots = 0
l: thomas lc bagel + 1 tbsp pb + 2 tbsp sf preserves + 1 apple + slice homemade peach "pie" = 10.5
s: columbo light yogurt + 1/2 cup smart ones soy cereal = 3.5
d: 2 slices light wheat + 2 oz chunk light tuna pouch + 1 tsp ff ital dressing + 1 cup broccoli = 3
s: strawberries + ff cool whip = 1.5

total: 25

so that's 1 under my goal. but that's ok. got in plenty of dairy today, and my fruit/veggies are good too. i'm not gonna eat a cookie, too conscious about weigh in tomorrow morning . i know i've done a really good job of staying on plan this week, so i really hope this is reflected on the scale. i'm still kinda weary though, seeing as i *still* haven't gotten my period (1.5 weeks late now). so there's always the possibility that it's just around the corner and i could be holding water. but i think i'm just freaking myself out. i'm gonna stop stressing. the scale will say what the scale says. i'm going to take measurements tomorrow too. those are more important. and i *know* my pants are fitting looser. i just think i feel smaller.

so ok, enough of my rambling for the night. i'm gonna go watch food tv for a bit before bed, because it's my favorite channel. that's funny, i know. but i love watching these shows. it's not like it's torture or anything. i just really enjoy it. who knows, i'm a weirdo, and darn proud of it

so gnite wish! see you in the morning with weight and measurements

 

[Castillo Mom]

Hi Marcia! First I want to say what a great job you did passing up those nachos. Oh, nachos sound good right about now, perfect midnight snack. Good thing there's no chips in my house!

You mentioned that you're a big hockey fan and that reminded of that time you said you were going to a game and I thought it was baseball! Anyway, I went to go see Miracle with my boys a couple of weeks ago and I thought about you and how you laughed at me for not knowing anything about hockey or sports in general!

I hope you have a blast Sunday. I'll check in with you on Monday to see how it went. Take care!

 

[sharoncity]

So, you like my *evil* stepper huh Marcia??!!
I am sitting here laughing like crazy! HOLY CRAPO! Hahahaha!
Seriously, I am relieved to know its not just me that has a problem with that thing. But I am sticking with it cuz I've been told it really works. I'll let you know in a few more weeks if I can see a difference. And if you try it again, you have to slow down. That is the key to that awful evil thing!
I am very excited for your Sunday! That sounds great. We are not huge hockey fans, although we like to go to our local minor league games, the Bridgeport Soundtigers. But I know these things are hard to get tickets for. Have a great time! And even though you say you won't worry about pts and all, I bet you end up doing pretty good just because of your new habits!
Can't wait to hear from you this AM. I'm really thinking those measurements will be nice, even if the scale is not!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[lulu201]

Wow, Marcia! What a wonderful weekend you have planned! You're going to have a blast, so enjoy every minute of it.

How did things go with weigh-in? Tell! Tell! I can't stand the suspense!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Marcia!
Sunday sounds like a lot of fun! Have a great time!! I am very impressed that you were able to pass on those nachos. I don't think I could pass on anything that has cheese on it or in it!
Good for you!! Good luck at weigh in today!!

 

[marsh0013]

results are in!

weight - 133
that's down only .5 from last week, and last week was a gain...this well, this isn't the best, but at least it's not another gain. i'm okay with this.

measurements - i first took measurements 4 weeks ago (a week after my starting point). my weight at the time of the first measurements (adjusted for my new scale) was the same as it is right now, 133. but as you'll see, i've lost inches. so this is good

starting/current

waist: 30 / 28
hips: 36.5 / 36
thigh: 23 each / 22.5 each
chest: 30.5 / 29
bust: 32 /32

so this kinda puts things into perspective for me a bit...i guess i've always known this since i'm much smaller on top than on bottom, but the inches i'm losing are also more from the top! and yes, i consider my waist in my top, hips and below are the problem areas for me.

2 inches gone in the waist is nice though...proves to me that those love handles that i *hate* are slowly but surely disappearing. those came into being a couple years ago, and scared the hell out of me. i had never had any fat anywhere above my hips, and couldn't figure out what was going on. gave me a little roll above the jeans line. but i've noticed it's getting better. and the measurements show it too. this makes me very happy. the rest will come in time. even if the scale only moves a little bit, or not at all, i am getting smaller. that is what matters

thank you all for you good luck messages to me. and sorry for keeping you in suspense 2 days in a row...today i just dind't wake up early , but i made sure to come to my journal before hitting others. ok, i'm off to tackle my day!

 

[DavidandDenise]

Wow! Where to start? You are going to have an awesome day tomorrow! I'm telling you, Sharon rocks; I've never been on that *EVIL* thing for longer than 10min.! I'm glad you tried it--and I love your reaction to it! I'm glad you took measurements--that really shows progress. I do believe that you have found the plan that works for you and the weight will continue to come off. The measurements prove that you're losing fat and gaining muscle--great job! I hope you have a wonderful day and that you are able to control your enthusiasm about tomorrow. Have an awesome time!

 

[marsh0013]

hey denise . sharon truely does rock. i am so impressed by her determination with that thing, i can't even get over it! and yeah, i'm pleased with my plan. i know it's working, even if i only lose inches and not pounds. i really am ok with that

end of the day check in ahead!

ran my 6.25 miles. yeah, i was supposed to do 6, but i was really feeling good, so i ran a slow .25 "cool down" before following with my normal mile walk cool down. it's defintely the mental thing, i'm sure of it now. (if you have no idea what i'm talking about...last week i had issues finishing 6 miles). but this week, i had a cd that i knew was plenty long, so i didn't think i was further along than i was. it worked out very well. i also made sure to go at a slower pace than i take my 3 and 4 milers. stayed at 6mph till near the end where i went up to 6.3 for a bit. so i'm very pleased about that. earned 8 aps.

food wise, very good as well. we went out to dinner, as usual for saturday night, to our normal italian restaurant. i had a yummy steamed shrimp dish with broccoli over whole wheat pasta. very very light sauce. mmm. i love when there's good options that taste good. i even had some bread and butter! had dessert there too. and i'm still under points right now (after aps). but i think that's ok, since i plan on splurging tomorrow . it was a low day on wendie, 21 pts plus aps, so 21 + 8 = 29

b: small pb/banana oatmeal = 3
post run: ensure drink = 6
l: lc bagel + morningstar pattie + 2% cheese slice + 1/2 banana = 5
s: coffee + 1/4 cup skim + splenda = .5
s: 1 cup carrots = 0
d: bread + butter + 3.5 large shrimp + 1.5 cups whole wheat pasta + broccoli = 9
dessert: 3/4 cup strawberries + 1/2 cup whipped cream + after dinner mints = 2.5

total: 26

leaves 3 points. hmm, that seems like a lot to have left over. but it's ok, since like i said, tomorrow will easily make up for it . and it's not like i'm hungry. i really felt like i ate enough today, despite having such a hard workout. although, looking at my points tracker, i did not get in my 2 servings of milk. oh well. i kinda just want to go to bed. gotta get up early to run, since we're leaving at 10:15am for my day of fun with my rangers!!!! and i'm running outside to save time too. supposed to be about 32 degrees at the time of my run. that's ok, i'll just bundle up.

i doubt i'll have any time tomorrow to post. after the rangers thing , we have the dinner in the city. then i have girls night with my best friend for the last episode ever of sex and teh city! oh the sadness. at least i'll still be on a high from earlier in the day

really out of here, gnite

 

[Castillo Mom]

You ran over 6 miles?! Oh my goodness!!! You're truly amazing and an inspiration. I don't run unless I'm being chased!

 

[DavidandDenise]

Good morning, Marcia! I know you won't read this until later, but I just wanted to tell you to have an awesome time today! I know you will. Great workout yesterday! And, way to commit by running in the cold first thing this morning. I can't wait to hear all about today, tomorrow!

 

[Strings]

Hi Marcia!

You've lost a ton of inches this month. Way to go! The scale will catch up eventually. Personally, I'd rather lose inches vs. pounds. Have a great time today. Today is truly a celebration, enjoy every minute of it.

I understand your enthusiam about hockey. We're in a suburb of Detroit after all. I've even gone to a few Stanley Cup games. One of my most memorable meals was when we were seated next to 6 Red Wings. It was our 5th anniversary, and we splurged big time. We went to Shula's Steakhouse. The waiter asked if we were celebrating anything, and we mentioned our anni. Well, Brenden Shanahan overheard us. (Yes, I spent the night drooling over him instead of my DH) He bought our meal for us. We didn't know until we asked for the bill. The Wings had left, so we never got to thank him.

Boy, did I digress. Enjoy your day. Embarass your family by drooling. You know they have ebarrassed you in the past, so go ahead. Don't worry about points, We'll make sure you are back on track tomorrow.

for all Sex in the City fans. Did you see SNL. They had a sketch of SITC. Christina Aguilerra nailed her impression of Samantha.


Beth

 

[septbride2002]

You ran over 6 miles!!! Good for you! I think I would be if I tried that right now.

I'll take a loss of inches over pounds anyday and you sound like you are really sticking with your plan and feeling better for it. Oh I miss Italian food! I tried making fettucini alfredo with spaghetti squash yesterday - not good.

Have a great day today!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Marcia~
Wow! Yesterday looked like a great day for you! 6.25 miles is AWESOME and you had three points left over at the end of the day! Way to go!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day today!!!

 

[sharoncity]

Marcia - YOU rock! I could never run .5 mile, never mind 6 plus!!!! I'll take my *evil* stepper any day over running. (I remember in high school, my best friend was on track and cross country. I tried the cross country with her ONCE! I thought I was gonna die!!!! And that was when I was a teenager and healthy! So more power to you that you can do it!)

Hope your day today is wonderful! Can't wait to hear all about it tomorrow!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[marsh0013]

just got back and headed out the door to dinner, but i had to come and post! i love brian leetch! and i finally met him and he signed my jersey

i can't get over it, quick pic

http://homepages.nyu.edu/~mlg244/marcialeetch.jpg

and i'm out! didn't get to read replys, i will respond either later tonight or tomorrow morning

 

[sharoncity]

Great picture Marcia!
Your smile lights up your whole face! How exciting for you. Now, if that were Derek Jeter and the Yankees......... Well lets just say I wouldn't be very ladylike in my greetings to you!
Glad you had a good time, got the autograph and the super picture!
Gnite!
Sharon

 

[lulu201]

OH, MY GOSH! I LOVE THIS PICTURE! You look so beautiful and happy and he is such a cutie! Thank you so much for sharing it with us so soon after it happened. I hope you had a great time. I'm anxious for the details!

Erin