String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[DoeWDW]

Beth, your daughter is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks so much for sharing her portraits! I love the one with the book - she has such a precious expression and it really shows off those long eyelashes! I also love frame 86 - that's the first closeup of her face - her eyes just sparkle with life! I was struck by her dimples too - so cute! I'm afraid you'll have your hands full when she's a teen and the boys are calling.

Sorry to hear about the cold making the rounds at your house. Thank goodness Katie hasn't caught it and will be going to school today. I'm sure she has had enough of hanging out at home and is ready to get back to her activities!

Keep babying you, Beth. Lift enough weight to retain your muscle mass but not enough to build more - no taxing an already under-the-weather body! Drink, drink, drink!

Hope you're feeling all better soon! Looks like your decision to call off this weekend was a wise one!

Have a wonderful and restful Monday!

 

[sharoncity]

Katie is absolutely precious! What wonderful portraits of her! And her dress is Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!!

I'm sorry to hear you caught that cold. I am still coughing from mine - it just doesn't seem to want to go away! Drink plenty of fluids and try to get some rest. At least Katie is able to get back to her routine!!

Take good care of yourself Beth! Have a nice Monday!!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Strings]

Thanks everyone, I am a proud Mama.

I did well today.
B: Morning Start bar and coffee.
L: Salad and a large glass of LC milk.
D: Salad, pot roast, a few carrots.
Water-3.5l.

I did put everything into fitday. My salads are always loaded, so I did eat over 1200 calories. I won't eat anything more, but will continue to drink water and a cup of tea.

I hit the Y. 2.5 miles on the treadmill and my weights. I took it easy. I have lost a ton of strength. Oh well, I'll get it back.

Beth

 

[Princess Michelle]

It looks like you had a great day, Beth! Don't worry, I'm sure you will have your strength built back up in no time! <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZSxdm31547US' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_126.gif' alt='Squats' border=0></a>

 

[vald1977]

Hi Beth,
Katie is such a doll . Thanks for sharing your pics. I'm so happy to hear you are feeling more like yourself. Just ease back into your routine and you'll be back where you were in no time at all.

Have a wonderful night !

 

[lulu201]

Geez, isn't it amazing how fast our strength can go??? Goes to show you how important it is to stay up and running!

It sounds like you're feeling more up to running around. . .just promise me that you'll pace yourself, OK?

I checked out Katie's pictures on line--oh, my gosh, Beth, she is sooo cute. You can just see the little sparkle in her eye!

Have a good day and take special care of yourself,
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

I'm running at about 90%. I am taking to Katie dance class. She woke up at 630, and she asks about every 5 minutes if it is time to go. After dance, we're headed to Costco and lunch. Then I'll hit the Y for some cardio. I'm going to try for 30 minutes on the arc-trainer and 30 minutes on the treaddie. I am going to play it by ear and keep track of my heart rate.

Plan for the day:
B:Morning Start bar and tea.
L: Coffee and salad Notice which is listed 1st.
S: String cheese.
D: DH wants BLT's. I'm going to have a salad, and a lettuce wrap with turkey, bacon, onion, cheese, and tomato.

I probably won't hit journals until tonight. I am sending to all. I hope it is for you today.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth,

I'm glad to hear that you are continuing to feel better. Just be sure to take it easy when you work out today, okay?

Have a great Tuesday!

Tracy

 

[geetey]

I'm hitting the boards after a long weekend, and I wanted to join the chorus. Katie is a DOLL!! What a cutie, she is!!!! I am with Doe - I love frame 86. Definitely a twinkle in her eyes. Cute, Cute, Cute!!

I am glad to hear you are feeling better and slowly working back into things. Have a GREAT day!

 

[sharoncity]

Wow Beth! The plan looks awesome for today!!! That menu and the exercise will net you some great results I'm sure! It wasn't the greatest way to shake up your system (getting sick), but I bet going back to the exercise and eating OP will break through your plateau in no time.

Make sure not to overdo it, Beth. But I am happy to hear you are able to get back to your routine!

Have a wonderful day!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Beth,
Love the photos of Katie she is beautiful
wont be around for a few weeks just wanted to wish you well & looking at your eating plan you you will be quite a few pounds lighter when i return!!
Take care Tracey XX

 

[Princess Michelle]

Good plan today, Beth. I hope it was a great day for you!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Beth!

How are you feeling today? I hope that you continue to feel much better.

Have a great Wednesday!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

Huh, I posted here last night. Ugh, if my post is in your journal, I'm sorry.

Yesterday went as planned. I only did 20 minutes on the elliptical and 40 on the treaddie. TOM showed up too.

I won't be around. Mom is coming over this afternoon, so I need to do some cleaning. I am heading to the Y today for weights and cardio. I also have to start laundry.

B: Tea and toast.
L: Salad.
S coffee and cheese.
D: Salad, snap peas, and marinated grilled tuna steak.

I'm not sure I will get to journals today. I'm sending though.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Your plan for today sounds like a good one! Enjoy your time with your Mom!

Drink that water!

Sending you best wishes for a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[LAinSEA]

Beth:

Thank you for sharing Katie's pictures with us. She is absolutely adorable. She is one lucky little girl to have a Mama that dotes on her!

I'm sorry you've got a cold on top of the other crap. We have a bug going around work right now (because our TD had to work through the flu last week). I'm crossing my fingers - but that isn't keeping my throat from feeling like it is on fire.

Congrats on the pounds gone! Work back into the exercise slowly - muscle has memory and it will get back to where you left off real soon.

-Laurie

 

[wilderness01]

Just stopping by to see how you are.

 

[Strings]

I never did make it back to the boards yesterday. Yesterday went as planned. I did 2 circuits and 30 minutes on the arc-trainer. I am still bloated beyond belief. I am drinking my weight in water, and you all know how much I weigh.

Today, Katie and I are making up for missing Halloween. We are going to lunch at McDonald's then a movie. She is still trying to decide between The Incredibles and The Polar Express. I am headed to the Y now. I'll try to catch up on journals tonight.

Take care,
Beth

 

[Tera]

Hey Beth...

Loved the pictures of Katie. She reminds me of my oldest when she was that age... so long ago I hear The Incredibles is suppose to be really good. Hope to take the girls next week sometimes.

Keep drinking that water, get some rest and I hope you feel better soon.

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Beth! What movie did you end up seeing? I'm sure you enjoyed it, whichever it was!!

Great job with the exercise and water! Good for you! Hope the bloated feeling passes quickly though.

You always have something going on! Have a great Thursday! Hope you get a chance to rest/relax with the weekend fast approaching.

TTFN-
Sharon