Team Goddess - Volume 11. Rocking 2012 Goddess Style!

[PlutoBaby]

Ola fellow goddesses! OMG, out of the loop for a couple of weeks and it seems like a lifetime goes by! I keep thinking life is always a case of controlled chaos and I keep waiting for it to slow down. Funny thing though...IT NEVER DOES!!!

Good news (I think). Went to the PT for my hip and he said he's been seeing a few female patients with the same hip locking up thing. No commonality among us, but he has been seeing good results, so I'm hopeful. Now if the f**ng insurance company would get off their you know whats and approve a tx plan!!

Down 13 pounds since January! WHOOP, WHOOP!

Rhi- I pulled up the race list for South FL a couple of weeks ago and saw those Mercedes races. Thought about jumping in on those and if the booze is included, my kinda party! And send your bro a HUGE from me. My cuz is finally back from his umpteenth deployment to Afghanistan, hopefully for the last time before he retires. He's back on base in Hawaii and moving to Georgia this summer, so he'll be nice and close. And oh so conveniently located in closer proximity to the Mouse!!

Cranked out 8 yesterday including uphill sprints. Watch out Wine and Dine Half...13.1 will seem like a walk in the park by November rolls around.

Experimenting with making homemade body scrubs; sugar and either lemon, orange, or lavendar. Let you know how it turns out tomorrow - DH is placing even money that I mess it up and end up looking like I have chicken pox. He's such a dude...

 

[poppinspal]

This.

I feel like I've read too much about it - it's so damn intriguing - and I'm not even racing. Regardless, I can't wait to hear all about it.

Megan, stop it. You'll be fine. You love the boot camp nature - this race IS you. You're a powerhouse. And maybe you'll be the one supporting Brian to finish Ms. Megan. Stop underestimating yourself.

And as for your ankle - let it go - you have no control of it all. I know, easier said than done on that.

Lisa... how I love you. Thank you for supporting me!!! I'm obviously playing a mental game with myself. I have recovered physically from my injury but I think mentally my confidence hasn't come back. I've written my thoughts down and I've talked to my boot camp coach. I know I can do this, I just need to shake the doubt that's built up since I got hurt.

I'm starting to look forward to it more though and I can't wait to tell you all about it.


Rhi- I'm not so worried about being fast as just finishing and trying to keep myself strong and healthy. There is no time on this event and you are supposed to help the people around you out. I'm more worried that I'll hurt my ankle again and I won't be able to finish. I got so worked up about it that it started making me worry about everything else.

 

[poppinspal]

So ladies I am in a much better spot about the Tough Mudder. I've looked at the obstacles they've listed so far for this race and I'm gaining more confidence. With two weeks to go I'm more looking at what to wear and how to make my outfit fun. I'm focusing on the fun. Right now I'm planning on black capri pants and a long sleeved shirt. I'd considered wearing a sparkle skirt but I'm hearing mixed reviews about wearing it for a mud race and I don't want to ruin it.

So anyone have any ideas on how to jazz up what I wear to play in the mud? I'm thinking a ribbon in my hair for sure, any other ideas?


Hope you all had a good weekend.

 

[PrincessRhi]

I'm back! And in love with AKL and am going to try and twist Tom's arm into making that our home resort if we ever buy DVC. I'll get some photos up tomorrow and do a bit of a trip report then as well assuming work isn't super busy-- but wouldn't you know I forgot my darn camera after digging it out and putting it on the pile of things to pack. I still got some great photos, even with my iPhone. All though most were pictures of food. Is that a sign I need a diet or what?

On the topic of photos... I'm a huge dork for PhotoPass. I'm trying to get pictures of us in each park so we can make a neat little collection of photos of us at Disney (ssh... don't tell him, but I'm trying to think of eventual decorations for our wedding since we want to have it at Disney-- so an assortment of us there with our family as kids, with friends, and then us as a couple are what I'm trying to get). Usually since we travel solo, it's easier to PhotoPass the shots and they come out GREAT. This trip I'm really disappointed with the photographers we had. We had better pics taken by the groundskeepers or random strangers. I mean, spacing issues, direct sun issues, the castle being shot at an angle... yuck. I think they all need a lesson in basic photos.

 

[poppinspal]

I had to come share my news. I've been emailing with my boot camp instructor about Tough Mudder and she's been giving me advice because she's some mud runs before. I recently set a bunch of health and fitness goals and I started a blog as a way to check in on myself as time goes by. Well I blogged the other day about Tough Mudder, my instructor read it and asked if she could put it on her blog as a guest blog. Her exact words were that it could be very inspirational to other people.

Her blog goes out to everyone she trains and to some other trainers so that is very cool.

Ok I had to share that. Off to work I go, have a great day everyone!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

I'm back! And in love with AKL and am going to try and twist Tom's arm into making that our home resort if we ever buy DVC. I'll get some photos up tomorrow and do a bit of a trip report then as well assuming work isn't super busy-- but wouldn't you know I forgot my darn camera after digging it out and putting it on the pile of things to pack. I still got some great photos, even with my iPhone. All though most were pictures of food. Is that a sign I need a diet or what?

On the topic of photos... I'm a huge dork for PhotoPass. I'm trying to get pictures of us in each park so we can make a neat little collection of photos of us at Disney (ssh... don't tell him, but I'm trying to think of eventual decorations for our wedding since we want to have it at Disney-- so an assortment of us there with our family as kids, with friends, and then us as a couple are what I'm trying to get). Usually since we travel solo, it's easier to PhotoPass the shots and they come out GREAT. This trip I'm really disappointed with the photographers we had. We had better pics taken by the groundskeepers or random strangers. I mean, spacing issues, direct sun issues, the castle being shot at an angle... yuck. I think they all need a lesson in basic photos.

Welcome back! I need to see pictures! It's a requirement!

I had to come share my news. I've been emailing with my boot camp instructor about Tough Mudder and she's been giving me advice because she's some mud runs before. I recently set a bunch of health and fitness goals and I started a blog as a way to check in on myself as time goes by. Well I blogged the other day about Tough Mudder, my instructor read it and asked if she could put it on her blog as a guest blog. Her exact words were that it could be very inspirational to other people.

Her blog goes out to everyone she trains and to some other trainers so that is very cool.

Ok I had to share that. Off to work I go, have a great day everyone!

Congrats! That's fantastic!!!

Lisa-I think I forgot to tell you what camera I got? It's a Nikon D90. Still love it, have another photo shoot this afternoon!

I haven't been on a bike ride in over a week. No time, tons of petsitting, photo shoots, crazylife stuff, but I've been eating on plan...well, except for that little run-in with peanut butter.

 

[PrincessRhi]

I had to come share my news. I've been emailing with my boot camp instructor about Tough Mudder and she's been giving me advice because she's some mud runs before. I recently set a bunch of health and fitness goals and I started a blog as a way to check in on myself as time goes by. Well I blogged the other day about Tough Mudder, my instructor read it and asked if she could put it on her blog as a guest blog. Her exact words were that it could be very inspirational to other people.

Her blog goes out to everyone she trains and to some other trainers so that is very cool.

Ok I had to share that. Off to work I go, have a great day everyone!

Congrats! That's such awesome news.

Welcome back! I need to see pictures! It's a requirement!

OK, I'll share what I've already uploaded to photobucket.

I realize this isn't too interesting, but it's the view from my room if I were sitting on the balcony looking out. Nothing special about it, other than a small savannah.

This guy was hysterical-- I think he had a "special" relationship with that rock, if you know what I mean...

I was SUPER excited for Tusker beer-- hadn't had it since college. And the desserts were pretty good as well.

Guess what nerd bought one of these for her car... Oh, this one! I just wish they had a 39.3 in training since that's technically what I'm training for.

This guy was my buddy. I have a flamingo thing and am driving poor Tom nuts with things like flamingo decorations in the yard and light-up flamingos at Christmas. It seemed fitting to come play with them at breakfast.

And it's not the sharpest shot, but here we are in front of the castle (my future home). Taken by a groundskeeper, not a PhotoPass guy.

Oh look, more food!

We like to get drunk and sing "I'm on a Boat" to this guy. Especially the "Poseidon, look at me!" line. Later on, I am going to photoshop in a nautical themed pashmina afghan.

So this pic is kind of neat because it's in the Tamu Tamu courtyard, which is where I'd LOVE to have a wedding reception if I weren't concerned about size. It's also somewhat neat because I think these guys would be a better wedding "cake" than actual cake.

 

[PlutoBaby]

Rhi-LOVE the pics and now I'm craving pizza...

Where did you get those mileage magnets? At ESPN or the sports store Downtown?

My Neville Poem:

Once upon a time lived Neville the Cat.
He liked to pee on his mama,
but she would have none of that!
Then one day he squatted,
and his momma did swatted.
Now Neville adorns her new hat.

I'm happy to say I'm down a total of 13 pounds since January and have 14 left to go. It's been ungodly slow at about 1 pound a week, but since I have no time for the gym, all my weight training has been pushups, squats, calf raises and abs. And I don't care what anybody says, those yoga workouts leave me just as sore as if I was lifting weights.

Now for some race advice: we've registered for the W&D Half in November. A friend who ran it last year said to absolutely stay at one of the race hotels and take the bus to the start. Someone here mentioned driving themselves and relaxing in her own car until the start. We always get a really good price at the Royal near Downtown, so I have to be able to justify paying the extra $ for a Disney hotel, (even though I prefer them anyway but the DH prefers the lower price at the Royal). Thoughts please from my seasoned warrior sisters?

2 WEEKS TO MICKEY!!!!

 

[PrincessRhi]

They were downtown, but are also on the disney store website

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Busy, crazy life stuff going on around here! Nothing bad, just....busy. It's really putting a damper on my plan to be a more comitted thread participant!

I'm still plodding along here. My hip seems to have improved quite a bit in the last two weeks. Of course, I haven't run a single step. Bike, elliptical, walk. Those are my cardio choices. I can't even jumping jack or anything like that right now. It really limits my options and quite honestly it gets BORING!

For my alphabet game - I'm still doing that. I should be on "J", but have paused at "H" for a few days. H = hydrate. Water intake is my biggest struggle, so I thought I would make it my primary focus for several days in hopes that I'll make it more of a habit that way.

Solid nonsense. yeah, I like that. I'm solid nonsense. So let it tell me how solid I am.

Oh, Lisa. I'm sorry I ruined your plan for the perfect birthday gift! But Jean is probably right <ducks for cover>

So parents can see how excellent their children are.

I found that to be HILARIOUS too!

Here's to facebook because I found something better on there! This is what my kidney was up to last week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! While its twin was sitting on its a$$.

Sitting on it's a$$ safely on terra firma! OMG. Is it possible to pee your pants during free fall? Because that is exactly what I would do. AND that part where they did a little editing to fit the music, and the initial parachute DISAPPEARS almost made me faint . Oy. Good for him. That's just not for me.

Ok I need to get this out. Tough Mudder is 17 days... almost 16 now and I'm starting to panic a little. I can't pin point what exactly I'm so worried about.... maybe it's the fear of the unknown.

Oh my gosh, yes Meg. I completely understand that. I have the very same concerns about the Warrior Dash. Yes, I can run the 5K (or limp it ), and most of the obstacles are no biggie. But the wall scares the bejezzus outta me. And you have BRIAN to help you. I have my cousin and another woman. Not that they are chopped liver or anything, but I just don't see them hoisting me over the wall! bleh.

Naturally, Lisa is right. You will not only be fine, you'll ROCK this race. But don't wear the sparkle skirt. You'll ruin it! If it doesn't get caught/torn on an obstacle it's bound to be trashed in the mud.

Hello. My cat just peed on me. Not around me. Not near me. Not on my mattress.

Got on me and peed on ME.

um. yuck?

There once was a cat named Neville
He was a handsome and sly lil devil.
Lisa looked fine
So he marked her as 'mine'
but in his urine she didn't revel

Down 13 pounds since January! WHOOP, WHOOP!

Congrats! That's awesome!

I haven't been on a bike ride in over a week. No time, tons of petsitting, photo shoots, crazylife stuff, but I've been eating on plan...well, except for that little run-in with peanut butter. [/B]

oh, that dreaded peanut butter! It's a killer! Between the p.b. and it's naughty friend Nutella, I have had a number of bad moments!

I was SUPER excited for Tusker beer-- hadn't had it since college. And the desserts were pretty good as well.

ZEBRA BALLS! Oh how I love me some Zebra Balls.

Ok. So they are called Zebra DOMES, but on the Princess trip I was a tad buzzed and forgot the name. Now they will forever be Zebra Balls to me

 

[PrincessRhi]

ZEBRA BALLS! Oh how I love me some Zebra Balls.

Ok. So they are called Zebra DOMES, but on the Princess trip I was a tad buzzed and forgot the name. Now they will forever be Zebra Balls to me

And now that's what I will call them as well. It's very fitting.

 

[lisaviolet]

There once was a cat named Neville
He was a handsome and sly lil devil.
Lisa looked fine
So he marked her as 'mine'
but in his urine she didn't revel

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Look at the science major go!!!! Fine work Rhianna. You too Kimberley.

Be back later

Don't taunt me Kelly. Don't taunt me.

Down 13 pounds since January! WHOOP, WHOOP!

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Fantastic Kimberley!

Her exact words were that it could be very inspirational to other people.

Already happened. ALREADY happened!!!
But good that you're inspiring even more people.

Lisa-I think I forgot to tell you what camera I got? It's a Nikon D90. Still love it, have another photo shoot this afternoon!

Off to research. What Nikon did you have before Karen? What do you like more on this upgrade?

Lovely shot Rhianna!

We like to get drunk and sing "I'm on a Boat" to this guy. Especially the "Poseidon, look at me!" line. Later on, I am going to photoshop in a nautical themed pashmina afghan.

Crap this was the other picture I just LOVED.

It's been ungodly slow at about 1 pound a week

Don't do that Kimberley. One pound gives you more chance of holding what you're doing. It's not the loss - it's the maintain. But most people get it backwards.

I should be on "J", but have paused at "H" for a few days.

I just loved that. Paused at H for a few days.

AND that part where they did a little editing to fit the music.

I actually thought OH NO he's going to hit the plane as if it was some movie I was watching as if Nathan wasn't alive posting the skydive on youtube. Thank goodness he's alive, eh? OR I WOULD KICK HIS A$$.

um. yuck?

Yuck is right. I actually cried. I was up most of the night worrying about my mom and then when it happened I just lost it.

It didn't end there he peed throughout my side of the closet. So for 24 hours I was washing and washing and throwing away loved items. Many things I loved.

He's not doing well with all the changes with Frankie - changes in feeding schedule - diet etc. He hasn't been doing well since Frankie became ill. It's something. He was such an energetic and healthy cat and things have changed. It's unreal.

]ZEBRA BALLS! Oh how I love me some Zebra Balls.

Ok. So they are called Zebra DOMES, but on the Princess trip I was a tad buzzed and forgot the name. Now they will forever be Zebra Balls to me

Love it. But not the balls or the domes! I don't get the love but I'm sure many never got my fruit plate and brownie on the BW porch either.

So most here know I stopped watching BL when Bob became mentally ill. The day he almost had a breakdown yelling "we're not here for this crap - these off campus trips - we're here for serious weight loss" all because they had a little fun trip and one of his clients lost a **disappointing** two pounds. Whatever Bob.

Anyway, this season I've watched sometimes simply to stare at Dolvett's face (body does nada for me). Oh Dolvett's face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I got my prize for staring at his face last night. And I needed to hear it and I'm actually positive it's a game changer for me at this point. He said in a firm decisive voice - loudly "STOP FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE RESULT!!!!!

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS JEREMY!!!!"

Rational thought processes actually do exist at the BL ranch. There is a God.

Thank you Dolvett - you look like an angel and talk like a smart sexy man.

 

[lisaviolet]

I'm still plodding along here. My hip seems to have improved quite a bit in the last two weeks. Of course, I haven't run a single step. Bike, elliptical, walk. Those are my cardio choices. I can't even jumping jack or anything like that right now. It really limits my options and quite honestly it gets BORING!

Frustrating Nancy.

What about turning a weight workout into a cardio one? Ie. doing what you can body weight workout and such wise and keeping it below 85% for an hour?

Or EVEN BETTER you know my 2 weight moves 2 X and then three minutes hard cardio (using the elliptical or/and bike) and then 2 more 2X and three minutes cardio etc for an hour. It really works Nancy. And goes by like THAT!!! Snap.

I don't recover well from the second suggestion anymore (I wake up the next day feeling overworked in the not good way not the wonderful I've worked out way) so I'm going to go every other day when I'm on that one and see how I feel. And only go every day on the other cycle.

 

[lisaviolet]

Nancy, what's going on with Becca? Has she made any decisions?

 

[PlutoBaby]

Can anyone tell me why I can only add one ticker on my signature? Anything else I try to add under it gets cut off when I go to post it. UGH!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Anyway, this season I've watched sometimes simply to stare at Dolvett's face (body does nada for me). Oh Dolvett's face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I got my prize for staring at his face last night. And I needed to hear it and I'm actually positive it's a game changer for me at this point. He said in a firm decisive voice - loudly "STOP FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE RESULT!!!!!

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE PROCESS JEREMY!!!!"

Rational thought processes actually do exist at the BL ranch. There is a God.

Thank you Dolvett - you look like an angel and talk like a smart sexy man.

YES! I loved that too! So much truth and insight in that one little statement

Or EVEN BETTER you know my 2 weight moves 2 X and then three minutes hard cardio (using the elliptical or/and bike) and then 2 more 2X and three minutes cardio etc for an hour. It really works Nancy. And goes by like THAT!!! Snap.

I do that too. I usually like it and it does work. It's just a headspace thing for me.

Nancy, what's going on with Becca? Has she made any decisions?

She's apparently decided not to decide. We'll get there. There's still plenty of time. Actually we are meeting with her voice teacher to discuss schools/programs/courses of study that she feels would be beneficial. We just need someone to guide us in the right direction!

Can anyone tell me why I can only add one ticker on my signature? Anything else I try to add under it gets cut off when I go to post it. UGH!

Not me! Amish Girl over here.

I just typed "Amish Girl" and remembered a dream I had last night. I dreamt that my GPS had new voice options - and one was "AMISH" I was so excited. Although I have no idea what kind of directions an Amish GPS would give

 

[lisaviolet]

Can anyone tell me why I can only add one ticker on my signature? Anything else I try to add under it gets cut off when I go to post it. UGH!

Disboards had to enact a policy a few years back that limits the space people can use in their signature because they felt it got out of control.

YES! I loved that too! So much truth and insight in that one little statement

In so many ways besides exercise and health. Whoopi Goldberg said the best piece of advice she ever got was to actually enjoy and live in her climb not to miss it all by waiting for the ultimate successful moment. By Paul Simon.

I do that too. I usually like it and it does work. It's just a headspace thing for me.

Whoops. I *think* I knew that already. Laughing - I'm getting old. . Is the headspace just plain pi$$ed off that you can't run and that leaks into all cardio or just an off thing in general terms?

She's apparently decided not to decide. We'll get there. There's still plenty of time. Actually we are meeting with her voice teacher to discuss schools/programs/courses of study that she feels would be beneficial. We just need someone to guide us in the right direction!

She doesn't have any gut feeling about it all Nancy?

I so enjoy hearing about that process.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi! I have been reading for ages, just not responding. I know, I know...huge loser. But I just have so much going on.

Short updates--weight loss is going great. Feeling really good. Have dropped a bunch, but still have that last blasted 15 pounds to go. Grrr. Whatever.

We leave for Europe in 9 days. So yeah, things are pretty crazy here right now.

Lisa--I know you want the itinerary, so here it is: Dublin - Stockholm - Copenhagen - Paris - Zurich.

And YES, we are doing Disneyland Resort Paris! SO SO excited for it all. I will post plenty of pics--I promise!

Kids--all good, all busy. Kelly finished up an incredible gymnastics season--named the Regional Champion for her division as well as one State Champion title. Riley is in the middle of LAX season. Cammie is on 2 soccer teams plus softball. So--we continue to run around like crazy, but in a good way.

xoxox--E.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Whoops. I *think* I knew that already. Laughing - I'm getting old. .

you think YOU'RE getting old? Yesterday I tried to send Nate a text message. And I realized I was holding the tv remote in my hand, not my phone

Is the headspace just plain pi$$ed off that you can't run and that leaks into all cardio or just an off thing in general terms?

A bit of both to be honest.


She doesn't have any gut feeling about it all Nancy?

I so enjoy hearing about that process.

It's like pulling teeth to get her to talk about it. It's definitely going to be a *process*, that's for sure

So--we continue to run around like crazy, but in a good way.

that's the best kind of crazy!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Ah, Monday. The start of a new week. Here's to a good one for all of us

I'm on day 2 of tracking. I can find a zillion reasons NOT to track. Seriously - I spend more time avoiding it than it would take if I just DID it! But for me, it's the only way to make this happen.

I spent my alphabet week on "hydrate", and I think I've made progress. Drinking my water has always been a struggle for me. But I'm getting there


So - anyone do anything interesting this weekend?

Ronda - hope all is well with you!

Kelly - Olympics are coming to your neck of the woods. Are you going to try to see any of it? Or avoid like the plague