Weight loss for Wishers and becoming Leaner Meaners!

[Creativebeth]

Debra: I DARE you to get a picture! I think the idea is hysterical! I am sure DOOD will nix the idea before it would get as far as the gym though.....maybe just a picture of DOOD posted? Wondering what he looks like.....

The class at the gym isn't the Biggest Loser, but the instructor doesn't realize that. She is always talking about the BL on Tuesday (before the new one comes on that night) The Pilates class last night was good! The instructor is actually a person who takes the class on Monday's, and she has modelled the class just like Monday's. She is less annoying as an instructor than as a class participant! I felt really good last night, I am doing the higher level movements with no pain, and my back is so much better than it was. My core has come a long way......if only it looked like it!

Jeff: At least the oil will keep things 'moving' nicely!

AFM: I got 2 hours of exercise in yesterday, but 60 min was Pilates. I think the Pilates is a nice way to round out the day!

Work has been crazy......hard to get caught up on everything! But eating is still pretty much on target, after the weekend of endulgence!

Beth

 

[bunnyfoo]

Tracey - Congrats to you on your friend on your St. Patrick's day run! Did the guys drinking beer and pushing the shopping cart make it to the end of the course?

Beth - Glad you said something to your instructor. I don't think I could handle a trainer like that.

Jeff - Gorgeous sunset!

Jeanne - Glad to hear you're back on track with your eating

Deb - How's the book? Are there any nifty recipes in there? When I go grocery shopping, I try to stick to the "outside" of supermarket. That way, I'm getting veggies, dairy, fish, chicken etc. ... Once I go into the aisles, I know I'm going to pick up the processed stuff. There was another cleaning eating book that someone recommended to me but I can't remember the name of it.

So is there a story with the medicine balls? Remember your pills and pilates.

AFM - I'm going to run a 3 miler tonight. I still have to check out the Shred DVD. I haven't opened it yet.

Take care everyone!

 

[JustSmile]

Hi guys!
Beth....my kids have been off all week. I love having them here, it's just alot more work...the kitchen is like a revolving restaurant ! Oh, so it's not a real pic of Deb and DOOD? But, now I'm thinking like you, and she should have a pic taken. I've seen DOOD in person, he's cute. Congrats on your 1/2 this past weekend. Your class instructor would have really upset me. However, I'm sure that after she chastised you and threatened to "punish" the entire class, that she felt guilty after she found out you ran a 1/2 on the weekend. She should've been falling all over herself with praise.....shame on her.
Jeff....gorgeous sunset.
Deb....I would love to see a pic of you and DOOD on the TM....why is the dueling banjos song coming to mind . I hope DOOD's knee is feeling better...ouch. That is a very healthy grocery list....my last one included Oreo's and Lay's.....for the kids, I swear!
Vicky...I try really hard to shop the perimeter of the store as well. The kegger boys did finish the race and not too far behind us. There were about 6 of them surrounding the cart and taking turns pushing it....I felt bad for the ones that got stuck pushing it up the hills. The guy riding in it was not a little guy and how much does a keg weigh?
Take care everybody!

 

[deekaypee]

Jeff: . On both counts.

Beth: I'll post a pic of me and DOOD here, but will take it down in a couple of days. He's not particularly comfortable with pics, esp. online. And he always looks good.

That's so weird, but in a way I can understand, that your Wed. night Pilates instructor is less annoying at the front of the class. Your core has to be stronger to do 60 minutes of Pilates let alone two hours.

Vicky: It's the Eat-Clean Diet by Tosca Reno; she's got a whole series of books, including a cookbook, one for families w/ kids, and a workout book. I won't be looking into the last one, as I'm not sure I buy her argument about exercise. Or her position on some foods--no way am I trading in my full-fat, full-flavored cheeses or permanently avoiding butter, liquor, coffee, etc. She tries to make a point that it's about choices, but there's a suggestion of a pretty hard-line stance.

In the end, I'm not sure she's telling me anything I don't know. Eat several smaller meals a day, drink lots of water, shop the perimeter of the store, avoid overprocessed foods, etc. She includes a few recipes in this book, which seem to be simple. (Most aren't vegetarian.) So I'm waiting for the library to get me a copy of the cookbook and see if that's worth investing in. Oh, wait. I did learn one thing. She suggests taking your vitamins at night if you consume caffeine during the day.

Medicine balls. Not a big story, or a specific one. Just that I was one of the non-athletic kids in school. You know the type: chosen last for team sports, clumsy, always a little bit weaker and slower in individual events. We had an old-school gym coach, too, who thrived on medicine balls, rope climbs, stairs, etc. And the dreaded dodgeball. My life was very Freaks and Geeks, if you ever saw that show. (Had a scene on dodgeball that was eerily like my life.) That's why I'm so excited about being signed up for the President's Challenge. I can redeem my adolescent years--I'm going Platinum, baby!

Tracey: My grocery list isn't THAT healthy every day. Remember, I shop every day, so there's bound to be goodies in there--and not for kidlets, either. I'm just happy my list is healthier. Like my lifestyle. Not as healthy and active as yours is, of course, what with your active boys. Plus spring break! (You sound like you're having fun!)

As for me: Stonker of a short, SHORT run today. I probably needed another rest day. I also did my Pilates and took my pills, thank you.

Here's the pic of DOOD and me. It's a year ago--and many pounds lighter for me. We really don't get many pictures of each other, let alone together. So you've inspired me to try to get more. I think this is one of the same ones I have on Facebook but like I said, I've got limited choices. (Oh, and I don't think I mentioned this specifically--I can be hard to find on FB because I don't use "Debra" in my name. If any of you are out there and want to be friends--not that we're not now--PM me and I'll give you my name.)

I'll take it down in a few days. But that's the DOODster. Love of my life and all the rot. Note the soul patch that I convinced him needed to go. And that's a Mickey Head glitter sticker on my face. It was a birthday character brunch, and I was celebrating the big 4-0.

 

[mkymsehi]

You WISHers, Happy Aloha Friday.

AFM: 8 1/4 miles in the bank. A little rough post blood donation, but I got it done.

 

[Creativebeth]

Good (FRIDAY!!!!) morning Mean Leaners. Again, I am happy it's Friday! The weeks are full and busy, and I am looking forward to the weekend!

It's been so quiet around here.....I am hoping it is because everyone is working out and eating well!

Debra: I love the picture. DOOD is cute! You too go together very nicely! Two peas in a pod! You, of course, are adorable!

So, you were the last picked for teams too, huh? I would like to think that I was saving my energy for now! I was a fat, dumpy kid, and VERY uncooridiated (sp?) too. My dear mother tried so hard with me......getting dance classes for me and my sister, just to help me learn something. I was always the one going the wrong way. I am grateful to mom for trying though.

So many times I think back and wished that I understood then that I didn't have to be really good at something to do it. I am not a good/fast runner, but I certainly enjoy the activity and the self competition I have. If only I knew that then.... that's why I think the 'Girls on the Run' is a great idea.....is that Maria who does that? Hopefully those girls get a glimpse that it's possible. That is what running has done for me.....making the impossible / possible now!

My grocery reciept is usually pretty healthy, but I do have some unhealthy things thrown into the mix. They are basically to make the 10 year old bearable (what a junk hound he is) Mostly though, even the treats are usually on the healthier side with 100 calorie packs and such! All the ice cream I buy is low sugar/sugar free and low fat!

Did you do your Pilates/ pills today?

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Beth

 

[goofyinohio]

Good Morning Everyone!

Spring has sprung and I'm so happy it's hear.

Need to get out of my funk although I've been running I'm not enjoying it much. Signing up for a half over the weekend so hopefully that will help.

Beth/Vic - Finally a race will be going on again. JR NATION!!!!

Everyone else I hope you are enjoying your Friday and all of that.

Take Care
Chris

 

[laughinplace199]

Hello Lean Meaners!

Sorry I have been MIA. Things have just been really busy around here. Also, I haven't been great with eating or working out, so I think I was avoiding coming here and having to admit that.

On a positive note, I passed up a great sale on Lucky Charms at the supermarket this week. I really wanted to buy some, but I walked quickly by them so I wouldn't have time to even consider it. Beth, are you proud of me? You know how hard it is to pass up that magically delicious cereal.

I hope you are all doing well. I'm off to try to catch up on all of the posts that I missed.

 

[Creativebeth]

Julie: I am not sure I could pass it up! Especially since I think I may have a coupon for them!!!! Good job! They are 'magically delicious'! The BEST cereal around, that's for sure.

Had to do some running around today.....and haven't run yet! I might even think about doing my Pilates DVD instead of miles today, and run long tomorrow. We'll have to wait and see!

Chris: I wish it wasn't short track tomorrow, and Jr. didn't qualify real well......still hoping for a great race!

Beth

 

[mkymsehi]

12 miles banked, then yardwork. Does this chore list ever end?

Happy new week everyone!

 

[deekaypee]

'Ohana Monday Mixer

Please join us on the 'Ohana team thread for the Monday Mixer. The Mixer starts here.

There are many reasons why we race. Sometimes it's a way to challenge ourselves. Sometimes it's a strategy to keep ourselves motivated. Sometimes it's a reason to reunite with old friends and meet new ones. And sometimes, just sometimes, it's about the goodies.

This week's question is about those goodies:

What is your favorite medal/t-shirt/race-bag goody, and WHY?

So come on over to 'Ohana. Share with us your favorite pictures and stories. Brag about the bling. If you haven't done a medal-awarding event, tell us about a shirt. If you love a particular expo, we want to know why. And if you're new to races, visit anyway. You can get some ideas for future races and "ooh" and "ahhh" over the pretty, shiny things.

On a more serious note: Two of our 'Ohana cousins, Maria and Richard, could use some extra hugs, well wishes, and PD this week. If you've got the time, please let them know you're thinking of them.

 

[JustSmile]

Happy Monday! My kiddos go back to school today. I always find it funny that when they have the day off, they're bounding out of bed at 7am, but when it's a school day...I have to drag them out!
Deb....What is the reason for taking vitamins at night? I'm thinking that the caffeine must counteract with them. That is the cutest pic...what a perfect way to celebrate a b'day.
Beth...I'm the one who does Girls on the Run and all the reasons you wrote of are why it's such a great program. It's all about enjoying what you're doing and feeling good about yourself (as well as making others feel good in the process). Look how far we've all come since elementary school.
Jeff...yardwork...yep, spring is here! Now, if I could be assured that there aren't snakes hiding in the bushes...I'd be a happy girl.
Julie...glad you're back. You're not kidding that life's been busy and for us, we're just entering into the busiest time of the year! The next 2 months are packed.

I looked back at last week's workout schedule and it's a little light...guess I better hit it a bit harder this week, as a lb. sneaked back on. Our weather is gorgeous today. It's DS#2's b'day and I'm supposed to read to his class. My mom is picking up the littlest one early. So, I'm driving up to school, parking, running 5 and then heading back to read.....all sweaty and smiling! Have a great day all.

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning Lean Meaners! Well, as I knew it would, the weekend flew by! It was nice weather though!

Tracey: I thought it was you that did the 'Girls on the Run', but then I thought that you have 4 BOYS.....I thought I was wrong. I have to say that I admire your dedication that you spend the time with girls and don't have one! Good for you! I know how valuable your time is, and it means even more that you spend some of that time enhancing those girls lives.. That is something they will carry forever! Good for you!

Big Vic/Chris: Well, the race was something, huh. Would have hoped for a better finish (and a Bush not to win! ) But he did start off last, so that's something at least.

AFM: Well, the happy news is I am down 3 pounds from last week. Bad news is that I am not sure why that happened????? I think I changed things up a little, and ate somethings I wouldn't usually...... One day (Friday I think?) I substituted a small Blizzard from Dairy Queen for dinner.......My dh, bless his heart, said "I don't want you starving yourself!" because I didn't eat dinner, but he had forgotten I had eaten the ENTIRE blizzard instead! (It was really good too!) I wasn't really hungry anyway, and the ice cream really hit the spot (and it's a dairy, right????) One thing I will never do it starve! I hate to be hungry......and weight loss is not worth being hungry over!

I got my workouts in over the weekend, but none outside. By the time I could get to my workout yesterday, it was evening and alot colder out! I had spent the day cleaning the bathroom, several kitchen cabnets, frigerator, etc and it was eveing before I could get to it. I decided to do my Pilates DVD and run 3 miles on the TM. I got this am too, for another 3 miles on the TM because my Pilates class is tonight!

I hope the lurkers check in today!

Beth

 

[deekaypee]

What a weekend! In addition to the DIS being down, my computer mouse stopped working this weekend. Amazing how much more difficult it is to type lots of responses without the mouse. And I always think those things should cost about $5 to replace. Anyway, now I have a new mouse to play with and I'm not sharing it with my cats. Too bad the DIS is slower than ever.

Beth: Thanks for the compliments about DOOD and me. I do think he's cute and I like to think we complement one another. Maybe we'll even grow to look alike. But the minute we buy matching sweaters, I'm outta here.

I'm so glad to know I wasn't the only person who wasn't athletically gifted at a young age. I can't claim to have a lot of traumatic memories--I was mostly resigned to the fact--but there was one time....I was chosen by some girls to be on their relay team. Then I got yelled at because "with your long legs you should have been able to run faster." Yep. Fond memories. No wonder I was a drama queen.

I think we all have junk in the food receipts, especially when we have other people to shop for. Today I picked up Nestle pre-made cookie dough. It was on sale and DOOD loves them. Guess what I'm baking tonight. So I'm just happy when I have days where I can see we're eating mostly healthy.

Big, big congrats on the weight loss! I can't believe you ate a blizzard and lost weight. Not that you haven't worked it all off with all the working out you do. I mean, that makes sense. Just that's not the way it would work for me. Or DOOD, for that matter. We still haven't had any ice cream in the house since the half, since it's his trigger food. (Apparently, it's okay to have brownies and cookies and candies, oh my! in the house. They're my trigger foods. Harumph.)

And I have to say that I was all disgruntled with the weather this weekend. I want spring to come. Or at least a steady temperature. I find 40 degree weather much colder after a 60 degree day. And it makes me less motivated to work out both indoors and outdoors. So your keeping to your streak demonstrates your own super strong willpower.

Chris: What half marathon did you sign up for? And did it help bring you out of your funk? I hope so!

Julie: I'm particularly proud of you for passing up the Lucky Charms. I don't know if I could have passed by my favorites on sale. (In fact, I tend to avoid the aisle of some of my favorites for that very reason.) I'm sorry you're having a tough time with it, but don't avoid us, please. It makes things worse--I know, from personal experience--plus it makes me think I've said or done something to offend you. I'll try showering right after my WO, I promise!

Aloha Jeff: What kind of chores do they assign you in paradise? Keeping us riffraff off the island? Are you assigned to the Dharma initiative?

Tracey: Yes, something about the caffeine inhibiting absorption of the vitamins. I can't remember exactly why or how, or perhaps Reno doesn't say. It's one of the things that annoys me about the books; it makes all these claims with "studies show" etc., but doesn't offer any works cited. (I'm such an academic! )

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to DS #2! (How old, again?) I hope you all have a great day, and have to say that I'm impressed with your schedule. I wonder if driving, running, reading count as some sort of mom's sprint tri?

As for me: Guess what I did this weekend? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Other than working out, of course. I napped a lot and pretended to read, which just led to more naps. I'm so, so boring. But I feel much better today.

Oh, I guess I did do something. Although I ate leftover lasagna, I did make DOOD the pork tenderloin with plum salsa recipe that was in the most recent issue of Runner's World. He loved it. Of course, I think he tells me that whenever I attempt to cook meat, just to keep me cooking. On the other hand, I did have some of the plum salsa (it's more like a plum/red onion salad) and it was pretty darned good. I guess the flavors really work with pork. The salsa is really easy & quick to make, too.

Say, does anyone here have good suggestions/recipes for increasing the amount of wheat germ or flaxseed in one's diet? Or walnuts? I'm trying to up the amounts of these things in our diet. The flaxseed and walnuts are supposed to be particularly good for joint pain.

 

[Big Vic]

Meaners!

Hoping everyone's Monday has been a good one.

Just finished lifting. Time to increase the weights.

Got in two runs, two lifting sessions and 7 hours of yard work last week. By the time I stopped on Saturday I was plumb tuckered out.

Beth/Chris - Not a bad showing for Jr. this weekend. Sure wish they could get their setups right. Love him or hate him, Kyle Busch can drive a stock car.

Debra - I add a tablespoon of flax oil to my morning protein shake. Barleans is a good brand, or Udo's Choice (I think it's a blend).

Evereyone - Keep up the great work!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Meaners!

I had a rough week personally last week, so I haven't been posting much. I lost a co-worker at the end of the week. We knew she had cancer, but had no idea how ill she really was. It was so sudden, and her burial was also quite quick because she was Jewish. Everything happened so fast, I'm still processing.

Anyway, nothing happening on the workout or eating lean front either. In fact, I had a Hershey Lent accident earlier today...I'm just going to overlook that and get back to eating a sensible dinner.

Vic -- Wow, that is some schedule!

Debra -- You and DOOD are absolutely adorable. Enjoy your cookies. Have one for me!

Beth -- You have been a workout machine, plus cooking for your dear friend -- if anyone deserves a DQ Blizzard, it's you!

Tracey -- It sounds like you really enjoyed the time off with your sons. You are also a whirlwind!

Jeff -- My chore list never ends, but then again I can always think of something else I should be doing

Julie -- You passed up Lucky Charm goodness? Fantastic will power!

Chris -- Siging up for a Half (ok, I've only done 2) always motivates me!

Vicky -- Did you check out the shred? How was it?

Howdies to everyone else -- Wendy, Connie, Stacey AmyK, Mike, Jeanne -- you all know who you are!

Ok, I've got to get dinner on the table and Lost on the Tivo. I'm a little behind, just didn't feel like doing anything I should this weekend...

I hope everyone's Lean Meanness is coming along nicely!

Maria

 

[mkymsehi]

Deb & Maria,

Any time you get here, we'll do the LOST tour. It's an all day tour, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sun up to sun down, and about 150 miles.

Your heads will be spinning from all the filming sites!

 

[JustSmile]

Mornin' meaners!
Vic....7 hours of yard work, it all adds up doesn't it. I love working in the yard for about 4 hours....after that, not so much! Plus, like I said to Jeff, the whole "snake" thing really worries me.
Beth...3 lbs! and with eating a blizzard? Isn't it great that you can totally go off and then lose more weight? WTG, sistah! I've been cleaning cabinets and closets, too. Is must be that time of year.
Deb...I'll have to try the Pork Tenderloin. DS confiscates the RW for a couple of weeks before passing it on to me. I definitely think my running, driving, reading routine should count for a sprint tri. That gives me an idea though that it would be a fun fundraiser for the school.....moms competing and all. Hmmmmm? DS turned 11 yesterday, oh to be 11 again. I also just remembered that you asked about the friend I ran with on St. Pat's. She is an absolutely new runner, different from the ones who'd like to go to Disney. She's going to try to run the 1/2 in St. Louis next month and needed to get a race under her belt! For the flaxseed/walnut question...I make granola all the time and throw in lots of walnuts. Dr. Oz was on Oprah and said that to get what you need out of flaxseed you actually need to grind it to release the oils....I was just throwing it into homemade bread, apparently that's not enough.
Maria...so sorry to hear about your co-worker. My friend who passed away in Sept. was so very private about her illness. We thought she was getting worse, but she never said. Then she entered the hospital and didn't want anyone to come. It was hard for me, but I realize that's exactly how she wanted it and I respected her for that. I'll be thinking about you.
Jeff....Our friends just told us that they're buying a condo in Hawaii. I have no clue where it is....I'll let you know.

I got outside yesterday for a quick 4 mile run. My DS15 put all new songs on my IPod! OMGoodness.....they really revved up my time....obviously, music can make a huge difference. The boys found a group of guys on YouTube. They are from Australia and make funny little lip sync music videos. My boys made one of their own and it's hysterical! These songs are really peppy and I think DS said they're by a swedish group....my favorite is called Best Friend. I'm going to have to make a new playlist and see what happens. Have a great day all!

 

[Creativebeth]

Hello Lean Meaners! Nice to see everyone dropping in! Now, we need to hear from Wendy (has one-er-land returned?) and Jeanne (busy, busy Jeanne! How's the family?)

Tracey: Busy, busy Mom! Yeah, I really think youth is wasted on the youth! If I were 11 again, and had all that energy, think of what I could get done! More and more housework I guess! Happy Birthday to ds!

Debra: You have had several good months under your belt, huh? The weight loss has been pretty steady for you (of course better for the cats, but whose counting! ) And, a good TM run! Yippee! Cause to celebrate in my book. I have to say my Sunday evening and Mon morning TM time was pretty decent too. It helps that I have my TV! I get to watch Angel in the morning when I run, and he is HOT! He's on that Bones now, but I still loved him as Angel! (I don't even know his name, isn't that sad?)

Big Vic: WTG with the yard work........have I said I hate yard work yet? BTW I hate yard work! Good workouts too! Yeah, Jr. finish was not too shabby, but I want a WIN soon!

AFM: The weight loss still baffles me, but I think maybe Nancy was right with the 'overtraining' thing. Seems if I am working out like crazy, I need to eat a little more. When I don't, the body seems to refuse to give up any weight. Shouldn't be how it works, but I will go with it for now! I have been drinking some of the new Trop 50%, which seems to be helping my Potassium situation (was having a lot of muscle cramps). I try not to drink alot of juice, but the OJ is 50% less sugar, and tastes great!

I got to the gym early yesterday.....thanks to dh who was home to take the boys to baseball! I got 30 min of stretch and then 60 min Pilates! And I had gotten up yesterday for 3 miles on the TM! Pretty decent workout day! I am going to try to make it to the gym early again tonight for 3 miles on the elliptical before Pump class. Best laid plans and all........by ds#1 has a dentist app today, and it has to go quickly for us all to get where we need to be!

Beth

 

[goofyinohio]

Hey Everyone!

Yes Junior ran well, but something just not right like Vic said with his set ups. I don't get it. Either Tony Jr isn't giving Jr what he is asking for or Jr isn't giving them enough information. Kyle Busch is a great driver and he's maturing so not as much to hate.

Still didn't sign up, but going to sign up for the Capital Half this week (In Columbus.) Didn't get to it this weekend. Also signing up for two 5k's around the same time so that should help!

Have a great day everyone!
Chris