Weight loss for Wishers and becoming Leaner Meaners!

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Lean Meaners!

Ok, I'm just going to post this before I chicken out...

Let's get this race report out of the way. I've been dreading it , because now you will all know the depths of my klutizness. I was off to a fine start, cruising along mile 1&2 in the 13-14 min range, just where I wanted to be. I saw the Magic Kingdom entrance, and I was feeling good. and then the speed bump jumped up and hit me in the chin. Yep, I went down. It was not pretty. Of course, I didn't know how bad it was at the time, just that my chin and knee hurt a lot, but there was no way my race was over. I wove my way over to the toll booth and gathered myself, and then I took off again, a bit slower this time. I just kept going. I stopped in the bathrooms at frontierland, and I could tell my face was not looking so good, but I wasn't ready to stop. I was so rattled from the fall, I forgot to take my cliff blocs until mile 7. I was still going well at mile 8&9, so at that point I knew I really just had to finish. I kept up my 15-16 min pace until mile 10, and then I just let it all hang out as I walked. My chin was setting up it's own zip code by then, but I knew Jeanne and Debra were at the upcoming water stop, so what could I do? I had to get there. I made it through the finish line, and was extremely pleased to collect my bling. DH met me, and his first words were, "What happened to you?". I knew at this point I must be quite a sight. My chin was dark purple, and I had scratches and abrasions in a host of locations. I think I scared the sports massage guy. I paid for 10 min, but he just kept working on me, and telling me to ice my chin. Tylenol became my friend. I am disappointed because I did not beat last year's time, but I'm pleased with myself that I finished. There was a time not too long ago when I would have said forget it when I fell, and taken that comfy bus ride to the finish.

I am pleased to say that DH has been bugging me for the last two days to register us for the 2010 Half, so I took care of it a few moments ago. We are definitely in!

Pros: Another year to train and get faster and smaller! Another chance to meet with all our Team Ohana and WISH buddies! Oh, and we've talked my BIL and SIL into joining us for the race! They live in Tampa, so they'll just come over Friday and go home after the race. This is a pro because it's my dh's sis who I love, rather than the bossy one who ignores my ds!

Cons: I can't believe it went up $20! Seriously...

Lessons Learned: We are not going to visit any parks. We went to AK and MK, and dh was not feeling the Magic. I did convince him we would have a great time doing mini golf, visiting Downtown Disney, and trying new restaurants. We love Boma and Spoodles, but we're ready to branch out a little. We're not staying at CS next year. It is a lovely resort, but it is too remote without a car, and the food court was less than able to handle the many athletes and conventioneers.

I'll try to catch up later...

Maria

 

[escape]

Hi Leaner Meaners! I've popped in on this thread a time or two at the beginning but I've done nothing in the past to curb my weight. However, I just recently signed up for the Goofy for 2010 so I've got to get in better shape if I want to complete those races.

In addition to eating better, I'm going to try taking some Advocare supplements to help with the vitamin and energy intake. Has anyone used these products before? A good friend of mine, who will be doing the Goofy with me, lost a bunch of weight in the last couple of years and she said the Advocare products really helped her. Her trainer at the gym swore by these products and that's how she got started. Any other users?

I'm looking forward to becoming a regular on this thread and learning what works for everyone else. I can't wait to post some "before" and "after" pictures. Well, I can't wait to get to the "after" size so that I can post the before and after pics.

 

[laxdef69]

WOW Maria: Way to stick with it, with that roadblock in the way...Congratulations!

Today: computer problems, just waiting for the local parts store to open so i can buy, install, image and recover a failed HD...

Swam 2000 yards this AM, which is now a standard distance, so I can look to that as an improvement.

Right knee isn't swollen,but is VERY painful...so I'm going to get a massage done on Wed and hope that helps; I really can't afford a surgery at this point in training...

Have a lean, mean day all!

 

[escape]

Cindy - I think the chart/list is a great idea to help you keep you goals. I’ve often heard that people who write things down and post them where they can see them tend to do better achieving results than those (like me) who keep the goals in their heads.

Maria – Way to go for hanging in there! That’s the true marathon spirit. I remember seeing you in a couple of spots (I was being a cheerleader that day.) This story reminded me of Cam’s fate a couple of years ago while participating in her first full marathon. She also fell at one point and bloodied up her knee, if I recall correctly. It set her back some minutes and I think shook her up somewhat. Of course, she can tell you the story much better than I can but the point to all of this rambling is that she hung in there, just like you did, and finished and got the bling. You hung in there and got the job done. You are an inspiration to us all.

Tracey – wow! You’re speedy! Way to go on the half. What a great picture with Minnie! As for your pic problem, did you resize the image in an image editing software vs. just changing the dimensions of the image? I can help you with that if you would like.

Jeff – Good to see you last week as always! What an amazing view! I love Hawaii!!!! *sigh*

Debra – Good to see you at the bakery on boardwalk last Monday and throughout the marathon! I haven’t been on this thread in ages and I’m sorry I don’t know the story but I’m sending some good thoughts and well wishes for your IL’s.

Mike – here’s some for your knee. I’m assuming that your training on the elliptical has been ok on your knee? I’m having some knee issues as well and I’ll probably do more training on the elliptical vs. walking/running for a while.

Beth – you are an inspiration! You get in your miles every week no matter what goes on – or so it seems! Way to go!

Stacie – hope you had a good time in Mexico. So, did you do back to back trips? Mexico, then WDW? I did back to back vacations (with 2 days in between) and it proved too much for me. Especially, when I was planning on doing the half-marathon at WDW. Due to knee issues, and walking too much on my first trip, I bowed out of the half and just cheered for everyone.

I started my Advocare supplements today. We’ll see how that goes. Today also starts healthier eating. I know that I can’t give up everything that is “evil” but I plan to eat these things every now and then and not every day or in every meal like I've been doing. I know that in order to complete the Goofy next year, I have to make some changes. My goal is to finish and still be able to walk and function after the race. Is that asking too much?

Hang in there, everyone! A new year, a new us!

 

[JustSmile]

Good morning, all!
Mike....Isn't it amazing when you can say you swam 2000 yds this morning and that's the norm? I got back from an "easy" run yesterday and DH asked how far I went....I said, "Just 5" and then realized that a year and a half ago I would've needed to lie on the couch after walking 5 miles and then I take pride in how far I and everyone on this board has come. RICE that knee and take care.
Beth....5 miles is 5 miles, pretty or not . You are such an inspiration at getting those workouts in. And I LOVE pizza....any and all kinds (well not anchovie) so it's a treat that I allow myself. What is Foxwoods? Tell your DH that we said
Jeff....How great to get an unexpected day off even if it is for a terrible windstorm that never really happened. I bet your kiddos were excited.
Maria.... I am so proud of you. It took alot of courage and strength to pick yourself up, shake off the pain, and keep moving forward. The WISH spirit is alive and well within you. Congratulations!!!!! It was so nice to meet you at POP and I wish we could've talked longer. It was my first meet and I was a bit overwhelmed and I strangely felt shy (that's not me at all!!!)
Susie.... and we're glad you're here. I'm really not sure what advocare is and I'll have to google it. Let us know how it's working? You asked about my pic and I thought...."what?" I'm going to ask my son if we did what you said. I know we put it on photobucket and changed the dimensions. It worked in the sig line, but not for the avatar . Thanks for calling me speedy. When I first started this I felt discouraged when everyone was faster and now I'm so much more comfortable with who I am and I just want to make my own personal times better.
Amy....I've been thinking about you....I started reading Twilight on Friday and finished it this morning!!!! Ohhhhhh, it was really good and I'm starting the next book today. Maria and Beth did you read it?
Cindy....DH and I started working on making healthy living charts this weekend. I'm also including 1 household activity for the week like cleaning out certain cabinets, makeup drawer, etc. Now, I have to think of a prize for the end of the month. While we're working on healthy living, DS3 is working on potty training (I sure hope our plan works better than his ).

Happy Day all and stay strong!

 

[jeanneg]

Hi mean-leaners!

Wow, Maria, you rock! I had no idea you had such a difficult time during the half. When I saw you at water stop #11 I thought you were looking great! And you seemed to whiz by so quickly I never noticed any injury. WTG!

Susie: I don't know what's gotten into me. In the course of a week I've gone from planning to sign up for the half, to doing the full again.......and now I'm actually contemplating giving it a shot and going Goofy! Am I totally nuts? Do you think I possibly can?

Beth: I heard you were planning to do the Country Music HM in Nashville. There's a whole bunch of WISHers that will be there, John and myself included.

I got up this morning and decided I was going to attack this weight issue thing with a vengance. I want to be at least 20 pounds lighter next year. I know the events will be easier if I am carrying less weight, but training and weight loss don't go hand and hand for me. I've decided I'm going to spend the next 6 months really concentrating on weight loss and then after that add back the training. Giving myself a little break should make me want to do hit the pavement again. So that's my plan.....and hopefully I'll stick to it!

 

[laughinplace199]

Hi Lean Meaners!

I feel like I've been away form this thread for so long, so I'm just gonna jump in here.

Maria - In the words of my favorite sea turtle, "You so totally rock, dude!" I think it's great that you were able to finish the race.

Tracey - I wish I had a chance to say more than hi to you at the meet. I was really looking forward to chatting with you. Like you, I was a bit overwhelmed and shy at the meet and that is so not me!

Jeanne - Your weight loss/training plan sounds great. And now you're contemplating Goofy? Wow, that is awesome!

As for me, I had a great time running my first marathon (I'll have a race report and some pictures soon). There were certainly plenty of tough spots, but I am so glad I did it! I'm still in celebratory mode as far as eating goes, but that will stop tomorrow!

 

[escape]

Jeanne - Do I think you can do the Goofy???!!!! You're the marathon queen. I should be asking YOU if you think I can do it. This is my lil ol opinion....GO FOR IT! Absolutely you can do it! If you're even thinking about the marathon, go for the Goofy! It's the 5th anniversary. There's going to be several of us that would normally not even think this big going for the prize. And, it's going to require some serious change in lifestyle and training...for me, anyway. I really need to lose at least 30 pounds, preferably 40 pounds before next January. Take it easy, training-wise for a while. Concentrate on losing some weight. We'll all support each other in the weight-loss war and the training we need to do to accomplish this goal! Yay! I'm excited that you are thinking about this.

 

[jeanneg]

Thanks for the encouragement, Susie! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!
I haven't discussed it with John yet, but my daughter says to go for it. Would you believe that the biggest thing holding me back is that I really want one of those freaking marathon jackets and can only get it by working the full! I almost want to ask John to work the full and so he can get ME a jacket, but I know that won't go over very well.

 

[Creativebeth]

Susie: Welcome to our little group here! Nice to see you!

Jeanne: The Goofy huh! If anybody can do it, you can ......you're very goal minded! The training is what would do me in!! What does John think?

Tracey: Yes, I have read the whole series of Twilight......LOVE them! Thanks for your kind words......now I only wish that I would look like I work out!

Jeff: Great excuse to call off of work......wind storm that never comes! Then you can get a whole bunch of work done at home! Works for me!

So, my dear friend Nancy and I are doing our own Biggest Loser competition.....with one other friend. We are doing it for the next 10 weeks with $20 each in the pot to win! Should be interesting!

Beth

 

[jeanneg]

Beth: don't tell Nancy what i'm thinking....she will literally KILL me! No, John doesn't know.......and I agree, the training will be tough, but i'm not going to think about it until I lose some weight. I have 2 full marathons under my belt now, so that's a fairly good base to begin with.

So are you doing the Country Music HM in April? I thought I saw that somewhere. There is a whole thread about it on this board.

Good luck with the biggest loser challenge!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

My money's on you, Beth! You are amazing at getting in your workouts, and eating right!

I gotta run now, but I promise to have a worthy post later. I'm catching up on the reading -- Tracey, Jeanne, Susie, Julie, Mike, Aloha Jeff -- great to see your posts, and I hope everyone is healing as they need to, enjoying a less snowy January than me and Julie -- but I think Mike got pummelled, too -- anyway, have a great pre-inauguration day!

Maria

 

[mkymsehi]

Hey Lean Meaners,

Quick run by.

Maria, way to hang in there and stick it out, despite your tumble. We're so proud of you that you kept moving forward.

Jean and Susie, take it slow and easy, and you'll make it through Goofy. I firmly believe anyone can accomplish it.

Beth, any day off is a good thing.

Hi to everyone else, sorry such a short post today... more soon.

 

[Cindylou]

Hi Everyone,

I had 18 miles scheduled for yesterday. When I woke up it was 15 degrees and snowing like crazy. I tried telling myself that I'd be OK once I got out there, but after driving the kids to skating lessons I realized the roads were really slippery and it would be dangerous. I considered going into the basement on the treadmill, but really didn't think I could handle 3+ hours on the TM. I considered moving it to today and getting a babysitter, thought about moving it to next weekend instead, finally I decided to take a short nap. When I woke up the temp was up to a balmy 24 and it was only flurrying. I decided I'd head outside for as long as I could and then finish up on the TM. Check out the photos below. WARNING, JEFF: you will be extremely jealous and feel badly that you have to run in warm sunny conditions all the time.

All bundled up before heading out.

The view out my front door.

The view along my road. Note that it was getting pretty dark by the end of my run.

The roads were a bit slippery, it was hard to run at my normal pace since my wheels were spinning a bit, but it was very peaceful and quite pretty. I only had to share the roads with the snowplows. I managed 12.2 mi outside before it started getting pretty dark. I came in the house, changed my clothes and hopped on the TM for the remaining 7.8 miles. I am so glad that I got it out of the way.

One small bit of trouble. Apparently my DH did not hear me come back in the house and started getting worried when it got so dark. He called my cell which I had put on the stairs when I got back inside. He was so mad because he thought I hadn't brought it with me. He decided to order take out for dinner and packed the kids in the car to go pick it up. He called the house several times while he was out to see if I had gotten back yet. When I didn't answer he started driving around looking in the ditches to see if he could find me. Finally I came upstairs since I was done with my run and he called again on the phone. He started yelling at me about not bringing my phone with me and I kept telling him that I had. He stopped yelling pretty quickly when he realized that I had been safely in the basement. I felt badly that I caused him so much worry. Then I got to eat delicious Thai food for dinner. Yum.

Let me post this now and I'll be back to catch up in a bit.

Cindy

 

[jeanneg]

Wow, Cindy, you're a far stronger athlete than I will ever be. Those of us in balmy NC are pretty much spared the extremes of temperature either way.
Funny story about your hubby not knowing you were home!

 

[JustSmile]

Cindy....oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my GOSH!!!! You rock! WTG, girl, no way would I run in that! Did you have those tready things on your shoes? Thanks for posting those awesome pics and it looks like you stayed nice and toasty.

 

[deekaypee]

Amy: Yeah for having such a full (and half and 5K) schedule in the works! I love the idea of returning to get your picture taken with Donald and the medal. I never remember to look for the characters.

Tracey: I do think a Lean Meaner meet and group pic is in order. I tend to do better with small groups, as large groups overwhelm me. I might even need to back the Goofy--just spend time at various meets. (Guess I'll need to ask Jeff for some tips on negotiating different groups! )

Jeff: Um, you're not talking to me, right? Because that would be a really belated birthday wish! Yay for an uneventful day off work! I didn't know you are a govt worker. Have I told you that I find your encouragement to everyone pretty darned cool?

Mike: I could feel the genius in your post. As if there were any doubt. How is your knee feeling?

Beth: What a great bunch of events in your family! Congrats on your SIL's marathon, hooray for your DH's 40th, and of course a whoo hoo to you for your plans for the birthday celebration. Oh, and I can't even imagine 5 miles on an empty stomach, so I'm doubly impressed you got them in. Pssst...I'd forget to pay them back for the pizza. (Which is why I'd make a lousy parent.) I love the idea of a mini-BL with friends. That way, everybody wins even if you lose the $20.

Maria: I know I posted on Ohana, but I forgot to mention. Yeah, those race-fee increases! It's really left a bad taste in my mouth. But your ability to finish under those circumstances. Of course you're going to come back and conquer the half! And yeah for BIL and SIL coming along. Hopefully they won't cut into your WISH time.

Susie: It was great to meet you marathon weekend. Welcome to the Lean Meaners thread. The Goofy is great motivation! (Before pics, not so much. At least for me. Ick.) I've never heard of Advocare, so I'll be interested in what you (we) learn. I could never give up everything that is evil--that's my middle name. I'd feel too deprived and get all snarky. I try for moderation, but that's NOT my middle name.

Jeanne: I'm another person for whom race training and weight loss aren't happy cohabitants. I like your 6 month plan, and think it would give you time to train comfortably (for the Goofy, which is anything but nuts, or they'd call it the Chip-n-Dale ) as well as reach your weight-loss goals. Plus, try new WOs, etc.! Plus, you and Susie are in this Goofy plan together, right? You can always volunteer the year AFTERwards, because I don't think John would be giving up his jacket. (I know I wouldn't, not even for you lovable you!)

Cindy: Before I have to go out tomorrow for my measly little run, in warmer conditions, and I begin to whine, I'm looking at this picture for inspiration. You've got dedication. Wow! Here's hoping for balmy weather for you soon--you deserve it!

As for me: Like Jeanne and others, my first part of the year will be focused on XT and weight-loss. My goal is 15 pounds. I'd like to shave 5 minutes off my 1/2 time. I've also rejiggered my strength training routine a bit, and started on that today. I've backslid a lot, and I can feel it. I'm still working on other specific goals, so hard to do over the long weekend (which involved too much junk food at the movies and other places, but not as much as I'd feared.) In general, though, consistency is my goal and one I have the hardest time with.

Oh, and as far as I know my FIL is okay. He didn't go back to Celebration Health for a check up on Monday because he was "feeling fine." He's just like me. Apparently, the "thing" that sent him to the emergency room was known; it is scheduled to be taken care of as soon as they get back home and it was just unfortunate that it flared while vacationing. Surprising, but not shocking--except for DOOD and me, who were ignorant about this condition.

 

[mkymsehi]

Cindylou, great pictures. I'd love to run with you, because today it got so darn hot, 80 degrees, I said to myself "where can I run in snow today."

Deb, didn't you post something saying that you reached a new decade while at WDW? That's why I posted a birthday wish to you. What did I get wrong?

Hmm, there were at least 200 plus people from WISH, Disney Running, and Disney Deads there on Friday night at POP Century. I did not meet each and every one of them, but I tried my best.

When my stomach was screaming at me to go inside and eat, most of the WISHers were still mingling outside. When I was done eating, I started hopping around to my other groups. So I didn't get to see and meet everyone there.

In fact, Jim said there was a mom and daughter who showed up looking for me because they said they once lived in Hawaii. Jim and Pat looked around, and had to tell them I was gone already. (So if you're out there reading this, drop me a post so I can figure out who your are. We can meet up in 2010, because I'll be back).

Just wanted to share this picture. This is what it's all about!

 

[laxdef69]

Finally got in touch with my orthopods physician assistant to review the radiologist's report...75 days later.

The results?

Medial meniscus tear.
2x5 cm medial cyst.
Cartilage under the patella is deteriorated.

I KNEW that the knee wasn't inflamed from overuse.

Now I will need surgery in February and lose minimum TWO weeks of IM training. Never mind that if they had gotten back to me in NOVEMBER I could have schedule this and been recovered before training even started.

GAH, I'm so MAD i could chew rocks right now!

Thanks for letting me vent meaners...love ya!

Mike

 

[JustSmile]

Kids are heading back to school today, so it's a quickie for me (maybe I should rephrase that ).
Jeanne....good luck on the weight loss and you can so do Goofy. It's in the back of my mind as well.
Julie....I feel the same way, I would've loved to talk to you longer. There were so many people there. That just means we have to go back, right?
Susie...I need to read back because I didn't realize you were going Goofy...you go, girl.
Beth...good luck with the Biggest Loser challenge. Friendly competition is a good thing.
Maria.....I wish we'd get some snow, it's just cold and blech here.
Debra...glad to hear your FIL is okay. The new term started for you, right? You're not being too snarky to your students are you? That comes from something you said at POP.
Jeff...great pic! You're right that's what it's all about.
Mike...I'm so sorry to hear the news, but you will come back from this stronger than ever. That's awful that it took that long for them to get back to you.

I twisted something in my neck so I took yesterday off. I'm trying to be very disciplined in tracking what I'm eating. We got hooked on the yogurt parfaits at the Wilderness Lodge so I've been making my own at home. I also started the Jillian 30 day shred. I like it, but I'm not doing it everyday. Have a great day all....stay strong.