Meme's skinny jeans journal

[geetey]

Hi MeMe!
Feel free to email me the 2 new logos you have come up with. Weather looks really nasty here -- it looks like I will be joining you on the treadmill. Bleck. And I have a long walk to do on Thursday!
This is a hard week to stay on task but we can do it!!

 

[Auntmeme]

Wow haven't been herre for days. It's tom and I feel like s... I walked 3.5 yesterday but for the week my total is a little over 10 miles and it should be over 20. I will do better this week! Food wise I'm eating carbs again in moderation and really should cut them out, they are my evil foods and I know it but can't help myself. It's like I just have to have. My goal this week is to focus on eating low carb and walking over 20 miles.

 

[lulu201]

You can do it, MeMe! Yes, you can! Walk that walk, girlfriend!

Sounds to me like you're in the thick of a carb addiction moment. They ARE evil and can just drive you to destruction unless you intentionally cut back like you're doing. BE STRONG! You know it'll be worth it.

So you're going to walk 20 miles this week? That's a great goal. Me? Well, I don't have a goal, but you're inspiring me. How about I go for 15. If I hold you to yours, will you hold me to mine?

Enjoy your Monday and give my best to that little guy in the stroller.

Erin

 

[geetey]

Don't fret, MeMe. I haven't been able to get my miles in either, but we have been at this training for a while. I know you will get right back into the groove of things.
Sending some your way to help make getting back outside easier!

 

[geetey]

Hi Meme!
I am thinking about you today. It is gray and raining in STL but the prediction is for snow, so outside I go! Will you join me? I know I will be wet but feel better once I finish. You will too!

 

[Auntmeme]

I walked 5 miles today yippie!
But I ate on the go & it was BK - yikes! Better planning for tomorrow!!!

 

[lulu201]

Hey, MeMe. How are you doing? 5 miles you say? Well, my goal for today is 4, but if I feel really inspired maybe I'll go for the 5. At the very least, it'll get some endorphins rolling around inside of me!

Have a good day and enjoy the weekend. I think tomorrow is supposed to be sunny, so get walking, honey!

Erin

 

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Erin - Hugs to you!
It is so tough to get motivated but once I start - it's fantastic. I need to cut the calories and then maybe I could lose more weight. Right now I'm only maintaining and that will not do. I want to fit into those skinny jeans, when??? by spring will be my new goal. Why do I like food so much? and everywhere I look there is food - ahhh!

 

[DoeWDW]

Hi MeMe!!

You got 5 miles in on Wednesday??? You go, girl!! We've gotta keep at it - no time to slack now! We're gonna make it and that Donald medal will feel SO GOOD hanging around our necks!!

Hope you find time for a couple good walks this weekend! I'll be out there hoofin' it too! I'll wave in the general direction of east - watch for it, OK?

 

[geetey]

FIVE Miles?!?!? AWESOME!!!!!!!! Isn't amazing that our bodies can walk this long now? That a 1 mile walk sounds short?? WOO HOOO!

I can't wait to get that Donald Medal and meet you in the "W"! Your logos are great too! THANKS! Now I have to decide what color shirt to use.

 

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Doreen & Terry

I'm sorry to say no walk yesterday & needed it to make goal this week. DS is sick and I can not take him anywhere so I'm kinda stuck in the house, DH is working and when I did get to do errands, I had to go to Kohls needed to spend the $20 coupon that was expiring. Today I hope to get out, either to use DM's tm or to the park, mywalking buddy is MIA she really was keeping me motivated. If I do 13 miles today I will make my goal for the week, I may try to break the miles up, still counts right?

Eating too much, need to watch portion control. All the christmas decorations are out & need to go up, dh got a tree yesterday need to trim it & move it. So much to do & only so many hours in the day, & I hate how it gets dark early

 

[DoeWDW]

MeMe, you're starting to sound a bit frazzled. It will all get done - honest!

Yes, your miles count, even if you break them up throughout the day. That's often a good way to fit more mileage into a busy schedule.

You asked if DH walked with me or if I listened to music yesterday. I walked all by myself and had only my thoughts to keep me entertained. I did pick up my puppy at Mile 6 and dropped her back at the house at Mile 7. Does she count as company?? I walked from 8 AM to 11:15 AM - just kept doing a 1 mile loop every 15 minutes. Every time I went by my house, I'd decide if I could do just one more.

I do hope your little guy is feeling better soon!

Enjoy your Sunday!

 

[lulu201]

You had a $20 Kohl's coupon?!?!??! How come I didn't? I thought I was their most loyal customer in the world, but I didn't get that coupon. Geez, MaryEllen, you must rate!

How's Parker doing? Poor little guy. I hope he's feeling better soon.

Sorry about your walking partner. . .when it's warmer again, we'll have to get back into some Friday walking. That is, if you're still interest in walking after the Big Event.

At least it's sunny today if you do get out and about.

HAve a good one--
Erin

 

[geetey]

YEAH to sunny weather!! I hope your ds is feeling better, MeMe, so you can get outside if you need to. It is so hard to worry about training when our little ones are sick.

How was Kohls? I hope you managed to get some bargains! My dd and I hit Kohls for some jeans for her. Not the best sale on jeans, but better than nothing! We couldn't wait for a better deal -- we definitely need pants here!

Here's to a good week!!

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi girls

Kohls was great, love shopping! Bought a few items on clearance, wearing one shirt now will save one shorts & shirt combo for disney.
Walked 5.5 miles sunday and 3 miles yesterday. Raining a little toooooo much! Weight is holding steady, no loss to report should really do something drastic. With all the holiday cookies and dinners It will be difficult to do anything drastic now. Ds is somewhat better still not normal and I had a touch of cold but feel fine now. Oh how I wish it was sunny.

Love to walk again Erin! when the snowy weather is gone, ok? and I plan to sign up for some walk event around here to keep me active. I need to research that!

 

[geetey]

Woo Hoo! Gotta love clearance! That's my favorite kind of purchase.

You are getting out there and doing your walking. Good for you! The weather is definitely impacting my ability to get out there and the job done! It's not making things any easier on the old body either.

Sending you for skies and quick relief from that cold.

 

[Auntmeme]

Well only did 2 miles yesterday on the tm, rain has been horrible. And eatting has been terrible too, ate a ton of chinese food last night, can you say bloated. It looks nice today so I'll plan to walk outside. Would love to do a really long one but need to find out what personal plans we have first.

 

[geetey]

Hi MeMe!
The weather is bitterly cold here in STL. Wind chill in the teens. I guess it is a good thing DH made me buy a coat yesterday. I am still in denial about living somewhere with a cold climate!
With the cold comes the struggles in training. The last couple of days haven't gone well for me. I marched in place for an hour while watching tv. Do you think that would count towards our marathon training?!?!
Sending you for some warm temps and skies!

 

[DoeWDW]

I've been having a terrible time getting motivated to walk outside in the cold and often damp weather! Oh, how I wish I had a treadie for these grey days! I can't even get motivated to get dressed & go to the gym, for goodness' sake! I think my winter hibernation mode has kicked in! Unfortunately, my bad carby winter eating habits have also kicked in!

MeMe, we've got less than a month to go! We've just got to be ready for the half! I refuse to get on that sweeper bus!!

Let me know if you decide to do any walks in your area. I just might be up for the short drive!

 

[Auntmeme]

Hi girls

I hear you - cold & no motivation. What are we to do? I did walk outside 2 days ago - 4 miles and it felt great. Once I start I am good to go. My walking buddy is still missing, she is slacking and won't call me It is amazing how time flies. I wish the marathon was in the fall - I was definitely ready then with this weather it has been very hard to stay in training. I will walk tomorrow, I am hoping for a long one. Doreen any day you want & I'm available! With the holidays next week I'm not sure about training days. Today it was decent out but of course I had to bake cookies I'm not focusing on eating low carb right now, but I pledge to follow plan Jan 1st!till at least our wdw trip