Weight loss for Wishers and becoming Leaner Meaners!

[Creativebeth]

Jackie: I had a tough run today too. The weather was perfect, but I had some stomach issues and a side stitch I couldn't get rid of. I walked twice on a 6 mile run. WTH? I wasn't really pushing since I ran 41 miles this week. Just taking it easy, but still had issues. I have to say I enjoyed the weather though....cool and breezy! Hang in there and I hope the leg cramps get better......I prescribe extra bananas this week!

Beth

***my kids would really love to see me win the first place in the spa challenge(((maybe it's the $150 involved???))) but I am happy with 2nd place. They were coming up with all kinds of ways to 'lose' the weight.....not for good, just temporary. I am not interested in losing temporary weight. If I can't keep it off, it doesn't count. I will do my best, and will be extremely happy for a pound or just maintaining. I have 'weight loss integrity'! ha...ha...ha... I am sure there will be all kinds of tricks going on with everyone else, but I am too old for the games! I am happy to have lost the 14 pounds I did during the challenge....I didn't think that could happen anyway!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hey Lean Meaners! Just checking in quickly

Jackie - I think I read somewhere that a size 6 is really equivalent to a real size 10. I guess it's good for business when retailers can sell "smaller" sizes. Sorry to hear about your tough run! Hope your legs are doing better now.

Beth - I love that your kids were coming up with ideas for you to win the spa challenge WTG on the 41 miles! I'm always amazed by your mileage!

AFM - I did my 10 miler today. It was an okay run - nothing really exciting but not terrible either. At least the weather was nice and cool! I've decided to get rid of the sugary junk (again!). So on September 1st, it's all going out of the house and I'll stick to having refined sugar on Saturdays (my LR days).

Have a great night everyone!

 

[Creativebeth]

A day has gone by, and where did my Lean Meaners go?

Sorry I didn't post yesterday......busy day, and it got away from me!

Vicky: My sister hasn't changed her weight in about 20 years, but she went from a size 8 to a size 6 with no weight loss! She gets irritated at that.....she has to try everything on before buying because sizing has changed dramatically! I know for me, 20 years ago when I lost 90 pounds and was 135 pounds.....I was wearing 8's. Now at 154 I am wearing size 8's! I know that sizing is very different now!!!! ((((but I am not complaining!)))

AFM: Well, yesterday was a workout day! I ran my 5 in the morning, and the weather was so cool I couldn't miss an oppurtunity to get a second run in in the evening. I did some speed work during baseball practice and got 3 miles in at 10:00 pace! Not to shabby for me! And then after dinner got day #2 in of Jillian's Making the Cut! Man, I am sore today! She kicked my butt in a big way! I think I will do day #3 today, and then give it a rest since I am running VA beach over the weekend. I don't want to be too sore.....and I am right now!

Eating is good, and the scale has moved a little...... .5 pounds, but at least it's something!

Come on over today and check in!

Beth

 

[Cindylou]

Good Morning Everyone,

Vicky: Congrats on your size 0. That’s a terrific reward for all your tough PT sessions. Yea for new jeans – even better that you had 40% off. I hope the sugar-free September has started well. Good job on getting your 10 miles in. I’ll think good thoughts for you on the job-front. Not a good time to be losing a job.

Beth: Belated Anniversary wishes. Sounds like you had a nice celebration. Great job on 34 lbs this year. That’s terrific. You really do have a reasonable mind set when it comes to reaching goal and this whole spa challenge. Yes, I have considered giving blood prior to a weigh-in to lose a little more. I haven’t actually done it. Clearly I’m not as sound-minded as you.

Jackie: Sorry to hear about your DD’s stress. Hopefully a weekend home helped her. I hope you’ve gotten to the grocery store for some healthy food. Sorry to hear about your foot pain and leg cramps. I hope they are better on your next run. Great job on the 5 lb loss.

Debra: Hope the weight has stabilized and the leg cramps have subsided. Wishing you and George a long happy life together. I haven’t named my Garmin, but do feel quite affectionate towards it too, although it’s way too sweaty after my runs to be kissing it. The sugar addictions is so strong for me. I have an ongoing argument with someone at work which is harder to give up cigarettes or sugar. I think for some people it can be equally as hard. Sorry that the funeral was so stressful. I am thankful I’ve never had to deal with something like that.

Maria: Glad the party went well. I hope the family is safely on their way home and you’ve reclaimed your TM. I hope the notebook is all set and ready to go. Lots of luck in this Autumn of Loss (just in the weight department).

Jeanne: Hope you had a nice trip to Richmond. Great that you got to visit with friends.

I had a terrific 16 mile run on Friday. Followed by a weekend of non-stop sugar and junk eating. By Sunday I was cranky and tired and feeling pretty badly about myself. I’ve decided that it’s so destructive to work so hard to do my runs but then feed myself cr@p. I have just 7 weeks until my marathon so I’m determined to eat healthy food for at least the next 7 weeks. I managed to stick to that yesterday and my mood has improved immensely knowing that I can do this for at least one day. I even have Oreo cookie ice cream in the freezer that my son wanted and I’ve only had a tablespoon of it. I know I can’t give up all sweets, but I’m going to try to limit them quite a bit.

Have a great day everyone.
Cindy

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi Lean Meaners! Got out this morning for a 4 miler! The weather was fantastic, nice and cool and sunny without the sun shining directly on you. Worked out at the gym last night and did a few weight routines with my PT.

Cindy - I gotta agree with you on the sugar addiction. It's a tough one to break. I use to be okay with sugar but in the last month it's gotten out of hand. The IL bought a dairy free cake on the weekend. It was from a so-so bakery and I knew it wasn't going to be good, but that didn't stop me from eating a big piece. I just wanted the sugar. Same reason I can't keep cookies in the house anymore. Btw, which marathon are you running?

Beth - I share your frustration about the sizes. It's funny going to store A wearing a certain size and then going store B and buying a completely different size there. I'll have to check out Making the Cut. Her DVDs always have a huge waiting list at the library though. I wonder what it would be like to work out with Jillian in person. I think that would be pretty cool!

Debra - I forgot to ask - why George? Just being nosy

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Lean Mean Brigade!

Good afternoon!

I got up this morning and walked 4 mi on the TM, then I had yoga at work. I ran 4.5 mi Sun & Mon, so I needed a day to go a little slower.

Vicky -- I just started reading Jillian's new book, and I like her writing style, and the way it's organized. I think it would be very cool to work out or hang out with her!

Cindy -- My notebook is in use! And I have a great incentive. DH told me if I lose 50 lbs, he will take me to Atlantis. We've never been, and that sounds like a lot of fun, so I've got to get the losing in motion. He told me this a few lbs ago, so I'm down to 46 to go! It is really helpful to have a goal in sight that's close enough to be meaningful. A marathon in 7 weeks is definitely on the horizon, and I know you can do it!

Beth -- Congratulations on the scale movement, and keeping the workouts going!

Jackie -- I really like the notebook. I was even inspired to clip a couple of recipes and WW point them out. Baby steps are the way to go!

Jeanne -- I'm sure you had a great time with Nancy! I miss hearing from her

Debra -- Oh my goodness! That is seriously disturbing about the funeral, but not that surprising. People are just nuts when it comes to what they think they want or are owed. I'll bet you were incredibly happy to get home!

We're having lasagna tonight. We make it without meat, and with reduced fat cheeses. Trying to stay within my WW pts, or at least close...

Maria

 

[Creativebeth]

Maria: Nice to 'see' you I am glad the notebook is up and running! And, yeah for the upcoming trip to Atlantis!!!! I know the weight will come off, so your trip will be there! What fun that would be!

I am sitting here with Nancy...........and she says "hi!" She's doing well, and says she misses 'talking' to you too! She and Jeanne has a very good time last weekend.....as they always do!

I understand with the 'slower' miles in the morning. My 5 in the morning are usually a slow pace....I am not a morning person! I did do an extra 3 last night with a little 'speed' work.....if you can call it that......10:00 miles for 3 miles can hardly count as speedy! I am still watching Angel in the morning, but I have seen most of them now, so they are not as engaging as they used to be! ((((but Angel is still hot! I also watch Bones during the evening workout sometimes!)))))

So, you are already down 4 pounds!!!! Good work! I am proud of all your efforts with this! None of this is easy.....as you already know.....but consistency will pay off big! That is my one 'secret'.......getting it all done, everyday, without fail! Eating right and exercising consistently is the only way it all works. Giving up the 'treats' is one thing.....but it certainly is not the whole story!

You have your head 'in the game' so enjoy the ride down the scale!

Beth

 

[deekaypee]

Jackie: There's no way my bad run compares at all to yours...yours was much tougher and longer. You have exposed my wimpy whininess, or is that whiny wimpiness? I have been where you've been, crying in my ice bath over how much I hurt. I'm so glad you know it's just a tough run and that doing them now will make Richmond, etc. much easier in the long run (yes, I know, but the pun is sooooo appropriate). And you're serving as a good reminder to me that the Pilates calls to me. Whispers, really, but I need to listen more carefully.

I'm crossing my fingers for your DD--there's just so much that goes on in that first year "normally," let alone in her situation. I know such growth is good for her, but kind of wish all those changes could be a bit spread out. And thanks for your anecdotes about your family on funerals and secret messages. It doesn't make the former seem any less strange, but I am comforted by the latter.

Beth: Love the bananas, love 'em! Almost as much as I love that your kids are invested in you winning the challenge, for whatever reason! They're slick kids, they are! Great job at double-dipping AND making it speedwork (and that's speedy to me, too!) and Jillian! That's dedication. I'm glad to hear you're taking it eas(ier) before VA Beach, though, because if the weather holds I think you'll have a great race as long as you're not sore and/or on tired legs.

P.S. Say hi to Nancy for me!

Cindy: Only 7 weeks until your marathon? Wow, where did the summer go? WTG with your 16 miler--glad to know there are good runs out there! And congratulations on resisting the ice cream, a feat which deserves special kudos as ice cream is a weakness in this household. Sugar and caffeine are harder for me, I think, than cigarettes would be. (Easy to say, of course...)

Vicky: It's September 1st! Are the cupboards cleared of sugar? (Mine aren't but I haven't restocked what I've depleted, so that's a start.) I don't know if I could work out with Jillian, as I'm so scared of her that I might start out the WO hyperventilating and never recover. Oh, and calling the Garmin George? It's a reference to a Bugs Bunny cartoon, the one where the abominable snowman finds Bugs and adopts him. "I will love him and hug him and call him George."

Maria: Three days in a row for running and walking! Wow! That's almost as good as the 50 lbs. = Atlantis news! (And congrats on 4 of those being gone!) I love a good cheese lasagna, so I should just drop by your house one of these days... And yay for the notebook--I'm sure your entries are fascinating, you being a writer and all.

As for me: I still haven't gotten back on the scale. Yesterday was a SR, another stonker, and today was a rest day and I just didn't want to know. DOOD did remind me that we haven't taken a "real" rest day in a couple of weeks, as even on our rest days we were a) traveling by car and b) eeking out 30-45 minutes in hotel room fitness centers, just the combination of too much sitting and not enough sweating to be tiresome. I don't know why, but that makes me feel slightly better. Maybe it's because I feel most of the time DOOD tries to be sympathetic, but he doesn't really understand the frustration of weight gain/loss. It's as if, on those few times he gains weight, all he has to do is think he'll take the pounds off and they go scurrying off to my corner of the room! Thanks to Jackie, though, I did get my Pilates in today. I'm not sure my core thanks her, but I do.

Tomorrow's a short tempo run, as we're still hoping on making both Baltimore and Goofy. Yep, we're still not sure about the budget because we got a new (used) car...a Toyota Prius. But the bank account is feeling suspiciously light and we might need to make some difficult decisions. I'm voting for skipping the family holidays...

 

[Creativebeth]

Debra: I will raise my hand and vote for skipping the family holidays too1 That's a way better bet! I would keep the 'alone' time with DOOD sacred! My races are our little vacations (though I bring the boys with me!) and would rather skip other things than them.

Congrats on the 'new' car! My dh got a used car a few months ago, since his truck was on his last legs......and it's a good thing since the truck started having issues today! We got the BMW from his cousin (a mechanic) and it's in really good shape......but it's older, with 100,000! But we had to buy something 'cheap' and what we could afford. My bank account is still feeling it though. Hope your 'pre-loved' car does well for you......and it's decent on gas too!

AFM: So, the pressure is on today. Tomorrow is the last weigh in and my scale was UP today! WTH? I really can say I couldn't be doing anymore than I am. I am working out like crazy, and eating ALOT less. What will be, will be. I am not getting my panties in a twist about it...... I think I have a solid second place, and happy with that!

The weather has been beautiful the last few days!! I am hoping that it holds out for the weekend (for all of us!) and VA beach race!!! I can only hope for the best!!!!!

I have to step back and notice something.......I, right now, am in the best running shape I ever have been. I am running more mileage now than during my marathon training......and am 35 pounds lighter! I have to keep that in mind when I get 'down' on things. I have consistently gotten 35 to 45 miles a week all summer. That has to count for something, right?

****I have to say I am looking forward to 'vacation' ((((even though I have to run 13.1 miles))))) and easing up a little, since the spa challenge will be OVER!!!!!

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Howdy Lean Meaners!

Beth -- You are doing everything you can for the spa challenge, and you have made phenomenal, incredible progress this summer! Best of luck on the VA Beach race, I know you are going to be smoking hot! Thanks for all the encouragement! I miss Angel -- David Boreanaz can appear on my screen anytime I could use some more of those motivational tips anytime you'd like to post them -- it's all going in the Notebook!

Debra -- You are always welcome, just come on by! We are going to be redoing the basement floor and painting the walls, getting a new cover for the futon mattress (it's a Sealy, so nice & comfy!), and generally making it even more guest friendly. My basement bathroom is done in a Caribbean theme with light aqua walls, and the rest of the basement will be painted one shade lighter, and the floor will be painted a darker teal, and I'm going to get area rugs to make it more homey. We had to take the carpet up. The floor is uneven, and it just was not working out. It was there when we moved in, I think this is going to be a better solution. Of course, I'm not sure how long it's going to take to do all this, I'm hoping to have it done before the parental visit in December. Yea for the pilates, and the Prius sounds fun! When we bought our pre-loved (love that phrase!) Mercury Mariner in December, we were pleasantly surprised that our payments are the same as they were for our minivan purchased 8 years ago.

Nancy -- How can we lure you back?!

I think we should all prioritize our finances so we do more races and see less family Just a thought...

It's a beautiful almost-Fall morning, and I ran 4.5 mi on the TM this morning, which felt great.

Here's a question I posted this morning on the BL Challenge (I'm the coach this week) -- Bippity Boppity Boo! Your fairy godmother has magically transported you to the future, where you are your goal weight. How will you celebrate?

Just curious to what everyone will say!

Maria

 

[Creativebeth]

Maria: Sorry.....I didn't realize I didn't finish them!! Hope they help, and number 11 is what you are already doing

Motivation Tip 11. For extra weight loss motivation, keep a diary of your thoughts and feelings as you lose weight. (A good place to keep also your list of reasons to lose weight. See Motivation Tip 1). At the start of the day quickly note down your intentions for the day, how you plan to eat healthily, what exercise you plan to take, what strategies you need to adopt for particular events coming up that day. In the evening, review how your day went. Don't berate yourself for any of the choices you made, see only what you learned from them. How did you feel after you made your choice? Was it still worth it? (Yes, sometimes double chocolate chip ice-cream is worth the calories). What would you do differently next time something similar comes up? (Maybe you just eat a little less tomorrow)

Motivation Tip 12. Listen to uplifting music. Put together a collection of all the music you love that makes you feel great about yourself and the world. Play your tracks whenever you need to feel good about your own strength to succeed in your weight loss efforts and the great slim future you have ahead of you.

Motivation Tip 13. Sometimes you need to get real about your fat and stop hiding behind excuses. Just decide for once and for all that you have had enough of being fat and you are going to do something about it. Take responsibility for your own choices. Look at what has made you fat and how you have let this happen to yourself. A bit harsh from the weight loss motivation team? Easier to make excuses? No! Far, far harder to stay as you are, unhealthy and unhappy with your shape.


Motivation Tip 14. Success builds on success. Don't get so fanatical from day 1 that you fail on day 10 swearing never to follow a diet and exercise program again. Instead make a few small healthy changes at a time, see the effects, add a few more. This is the way lifestyle habits are changed, not superhuman willpower and gritting of teeth.


Motivation Tip 15. Your body works in a million miraculous ways. Somewhere along the way you have forgotten what all babies know - how to eat when you are hungry and stop when your hunger is satisfied. Even young children when confronted with tables full of food including all the sweets and snacks they could want end up eating a balanced healthy diet. All it takes is for you to re-learn your own special inbuilt mechanisms. This really could be as simple as listening to your body's true hunger signals and need for movement. This is something everyone can do.

Beth

 

[Creativebeth]

Motivation Tip 16. What makes the best weight loss motivation? You slopping around in old baggy clothes, berating yourself for how ugly you feel or you, looking your best at whatever stage you're at, wearing clothes which fit and your hair and makeup done? You are a beautiful person. You are just trying to match the outside to the beautiful you inside. Make the effort to look as good as you can while you lose weight to boost your morale. Always have at least two smart casual outfits that fit you perfectly rather than wearing too-tight clothes (you refused to buy a bigger size) or clothes you've long since got to small for (they make you look as baggy as they are).

Motivation Tip 17. Get rid of any clothes that are too big for you as soon as you lose weight. Anyone with a fat set of clothes in the wardrobe is expecting to fit them again and actions often follow expectations, before you know it you'll be eating to fit them.


Motivation Tip 18. Have a role model- someone you know who eats healthily and works out. Notice how that person acts around food, what they eat and how they eat. How do they fit in exercise within their lifestyle. You need to think like a slim person too. You know it can be done.


Motivation Tip 19. Train for a spectacular event. Apply to run a marathon or join a sponsored program to walk the Great Wall of China. Aim to have 6 months to a year to prepare. Consult an expert to get a proper training program in place. Let your goal drive you on to success. How much more motivating to be "training for the Paris marathon" than "jogging to lose weight and get fit".


Motivation Tip 20. Lose weight for yourself. No one else cares about your health and your looks more than you. Your family and friends may even fear that you will change too much from the you that they love. You may not get the encouragement you want. More than anything you need to do this because you love and value yourself. You matter. You really do

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Thanks, Beth! -- These are awesome. You make a great role model, by the way!

Maria

 

[jeanneg]

Thanks, Beth! -- These are awesome. You make a great role model, by the way!

Maria

Ditto what Maria said! Good luck with the spa challenge, Beth....you are certainly a winner to all of us!

Deb: thanks for the RE-explanation. I just LOVE the idea of a stealth marriage....sounds so risque! Of course, the longer you wait, the harder it will be to tell them, but what fun when you finally do! You know I love to stir the pot!

BTW, I had a great time with Nancy this past weekend. Of course it involved LOTS of wine! She is looking forward to doing the Family 5K and seeing everyone again.

Gotta keep this short.....we leave for DL tomorrow and I still have tons of stuff to do.

Have a great holiday weekend, everyone!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi Lean Meaners! Just doing a quick fly-by today and then it's back to work.

Debra - Yup the sugar is gone - no more cookies, ice cream and chocolate. I had some extra M&M's which I dumped into the freezer. Growing up, throwing food away was a no-no so I still feel bad about throwing stuff away. I figure this way, if I really want to eat them, I'll have to wait for them to defrost or risk chipping a tooth. I remember George - very cute!!!

Congrats on the new car! Tell your ILs that you're spending the holiday with your WISH family And count me in as another person who would skip the extended family holidays - too much stress, drama... why can't I have a boring family?

Beth - Thanks so much for the motivational tips! I totally agree with you on #16! Wearing the old baggy stuff just isn't the same as a new outfit that is fitted. I think it changes the way you see yourself.

Maria - I'd like to think my goal weight would be around 130 lbs. But if I can get myself down a couple more inches (especially around my hips) and stay the same weight, I'll still be happy. To celebrate, I would probably go shopping for more clothes!

Jeanne - Good luck and have fun in DL!

AFM - I'm "recovering" from my dental work that was done yesterday. I had a bit of tissue removed from my mouth which was done by laser. I wasn't too keen my original dentist's suggestion to do it by scalpel. It wasn't as bad as I thought - no pain during the procedure, not even from the freezing needles. Today, it's a little hard to smile and chew so... I might have to break my sugar rule and get a smoothie. There isn't that much that I can easily eat and they told me not to eat hot food so soups are out (I don't like cold soups). The sugar free protein shake I brought in today was yucky. So I'll probably get one from Starbucks or the juice places downstairs. Maybe the protein cancels out the sugar I wish!

 

[Creativebeth]

Vicky: Try some of the new Jello pudding.....boston creme pie!!! Man, that stuff is really good! Sorry to hear eating is an issue.....when things like this come up, you can't feel guilty doing what you have too. A smoothie sounds like a decent plan, and don't worry about the sugar today.....just feel better soon!

AFM: The spa challenge is over!!!! I lost a total of 15 pounds in the 3 month challenge (with one more down today!). I am extremely happy with the results! There will be more ladies weighing in this evening, but the leader said no one is close to first and second place so I will be the second place winner. Right now my friend Heidi is tie for 3rd place....we are hoping for the best there!

I worked REALLY hard this week for the pound loss. I have run a total of 35 miles in 4 days, with Jillian's workouts 3 of the 4 days. The minimum time of workouts daily were 2 hours! I am tired, and looking forward to vacation! Now I have to pack for everyone, do 9 loads of laundry, mow the grass and go to the store!!! I am not looking forward to the 'getting ready' part of vacation!

I am looking forward to easing up on the workouts a little.....it's bad to say that the 1/2 marathon I have to do is 'taking it easier' but that's exactly what I am thinking right now....."I will only have to run 13.1 miles this weekend.....what a relief!"

Check in with us Meaners!

Beth

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning troops. I don't usually like posting back to back, but I am leaving today for Virginia Beach!

I still have alot of packing to do and get the rental car. We are leaving at 11:00 after picking up the kids at school. I send them for the morning so they don't have an abscence for the day! ((((I do try to be a 'good' parent sometimes!!!!)))) We would rather leave early to get there, but I always let the guilt rule the day! I hate them to miss any school, but they love this weekend every year and I would feel bad not going. The best way to end the summer, though this year they have been in school for 2 weeks! The first year we went, they didn't start school until after labor day!

So, this will be my fourth Virginia beach 1/2.......I can't really believe that I have hung in there this long with my running! We will continue to do this race every year (and the Lehigh 1/2 marathon which will be #5 this year) since they love it, and it's the closest thing to a streak I have!!!!

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Beth

 

[Creativebeth]

Wow, the thread is dead!

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Not dead, just resting...

Beth -- Congratulations on your weight loss during the spa challenge, that is fabulous and impressive!!! And best of luck on your Virginia Beach Half, I know you are going to have a great time in more ways than one, you have earned it!

Vicky -- Clothes are an awesome reward! Who doesn't like to fit into something in a smaller size -- ok, I don't know how you're going to find a smaller one than 0...

Jeanne -- I know you are having a great time at the DL Half! You go, Girl!

Sorry, it's just crazy-busy with getting home projects done and getting my food and workouts set for this month. I went to the grocery store and started buying some organic food -- peanut butter, bananas, chips, yogurt, popcorn, etc. We're going to eat what we have first, but then as we replace items I want to go organic when possible. It's easy because we have a store brand, Nature's Promise, so I don't have to think too much! But, I do have to find all this stuff. I'm also switching almost exclusively to drinking water. It's not that hard since I'd pretty much given up soda, I was just drinking diet tea. I'm sticking with my hot tea in the am, though!

I lost 3.8 lbs this week, so something is working! It's mostly been exercise and not eating Cheetos so far, but I think going organic as much as possible will only help. We also have our usual host of fruits and veggies, and I bought the ingredients to make omelets for breakfast instead of my usual diet muffin. This will significantly increase my protein. I'm hoping that will help with the hunger, so far I haven't been too hungry late in the day. Of course, I'm falling asleep by 9 pm...

I'm only having red meat once next week, steak kabobs. Other than that it's fish, chicken, cheese lasagna, etc. I still have my hummus and veggies for lunch.

I've also re-tooled my workout schedule. It's less miles, but I think it will help more overall: Sun - run, Mon - run, Tues - yoga+Weights, Wed - rest, Thurs - run, Fri - run, Sat - Weights. I'm planning on adding weights on Thurs in October, and I'll also switch things up so I can do my long run on Sat. to get ready for the Half.

Ok, I'm getting sleepy so I need to have my evening snack of grapes and get my rest.

Everyone continue to have a great Labor Day weekend!

Maria

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hey Lean Meaners! Hope everyone is having an awesome long weekend so far!

Beth - I when I read what you wrote about only having to run 13.1 miles this weekend! I haven't been to Virginia Beach in ages! My dad use to take my sister and I there on vacation in the summer. Good luck with your 1/2! I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back! Btw, I looked everywhere for the Boston Cream Pie puddings. The only flavours we have here are chocolate, vanilla and dulce de luche. That's Canada for you

Maria - WTG on the 3.8 lb loss!! That's awesome If it's the organics, I'd definitely make the switch! DF and I get organic cheese and fruit when we can. We add in other things when the budget lets us

AFM - The weather here has been great - sunny and warm so no complaints! Plus it's suppose to be a 10K race weekend for me so that means only 1 day of running this weekend. Truthfully, I was too cheap to sign up for a race so I just ran a 10K route around my neighbourhood. I did it in 1:05 - it might have been faster if I had got out the door before 12PM What can I say, it's the weekend and I'm not a morning person. Lots of walking breaks but I still got it done in an okay time.

I also went and bought a bikini today for my October trip. Actually I had just planned to go buy a running skirt but one of the stores had a sale on swim wear. So definitely no more sugar and other white foods ... until October anyway As for the running skirt, the store that I wanted to get it from said they're not stocking anymore until the spring... ugh ... Canada

Take care everybody! I'll check back in later