Weight loss for Wishers and becoming Leaner Meaners!

[MouseDogMom]

Manda - Start slowly. Walk and add in jogging/running for just a few seconds at the time (maybe 30 seconds for every 5 minutes). As your knees adjust, you can alter the ratio to more running. As for the migraine, I have such a chronic problem with them that if I didn't go on with my plans I'd never get anything done!

Vicky - Congratulations on your half! What a great time! Good job getting the gel in.

Beth - I've read recently that the budget experts strongly recommend only one trip to the grocery store instead of daily trips for that exact reason. It's way too easy to spend $50 every time you go in. Much less expensive to make a weekly budget and get it all in one trip. I try to alternate between Sam's and the regular grocery store - that way I can buy milk and OJ at Sam's where it's cheaper and supplement at the grocery. Fortunately, with just DH and me now, we don't need much of either!

Cindy - Joining you in coming down with something. I think mine is just allergies, but I felt really bad on Monday and actually left work early to come home and go to bed. Slept for about 4 hours, but I've been really stuffy ever since. Hope yours doesn't develop into anything serious!

DH and I ran Sunday night, and had planned to run Monday, but I obviously slept through our run. Still felt really run down on Tuesday, but was determined tonight to run regardless. Managed 4+ miles, but I could tell I'm not anywhere close to 100%. Had a really hard time breathing the last mile, but I'm still glad I got out there and was active. I've been mostly good with my eating habits - we did break down and go to our favorite fast food burger joint after the run tonight - have NEVER EVER had a bad experience there, but tonight's burgers and fries were HORRIBLE. I think there may have been a message in there somewhere...

Jackie

 

[bunnyfoo]

Cindy - I'm going to be at the Poly from Jan 6-14. Even though it's the 4/3 deal, I still don't want to think about the money. I keep telling myself that it's value season so it's not really that bad. But I also don't want to have to deal with DF complaining about the race bus etc.

for your cold! Good luck on your marathon!

I'll chat with everyone in a week and a bit!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Meaners!

Posting from home today -- I have a meeting at my project site in lovely Brookline, so I'm taking the subway to get to it a little later. It's nice not to have to go into the office first thing, especially since I accidentally slept until 5 this morning. I was really glad I had the extra time and could still get my 5 mi in.

Vicky -- Have a fantastic time! We want at least a mini TR when you return!

Jackie -- I'm proud of you for sticking out the workout, even though it wasn't turning out like you'd hoped. I'm having Wendy's for dinner tonight. I'm counting points but it will be interesting if it still tastes as good...

Cindy -- Did you get to go to bed and read? I finished a murder mystery I was reading, and then I started Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I didn't even finish the first chapter before I decided this version was not for me. Very disappointing after all the hype. Debra was so right about this book. So, I started Winds of Dune. I've read the whole series, so it's nice to have a book that covers a period of time that previously was not detailed.

Beth -- If I had put as much effort into weight loss as I have into watching the various BLs, I'd be at my goal by now!

So, I just can't hold this in -- my official weigh-in is tomorrow, but today the scale says I've made it to Onderland! I am so psyched. I always said if I could do that, I could make it the rest of the way -- so here I go!

Shoutouts to Jeanne, Wendy, and Manda!

Maria

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning Lean Meaners:

For all those getting/are sick. I feel your pain! My cough is improved, still have a little congestion, but on the whole feel alot better! I only had a fever for a short time, so I was able to maintain my workouts pretty well. I kept to one workout a day though.

My plans to do the RnR Las Vegas has fallen through.....by choice, but still not happy with that. It was going to cost us a fortune, taking the whole family even with a couple free airline tickets. I can't justify spending money we don't have on it. My kids don't know yet, they will be upset. They have been looking forward to that trip. I hate to disappoint them, but just can't see spending thousands on a long weekend trip.

I was counting on one more race this year though. I think we decided on Richmond. The timing is good. The boys have a 1/2 day that Friday, so they wouldn't miss anything at school. The race is on a Saturday, which is nice. And it won't cost us much. We can drive (only about 3-4 hours away) and use hotel points for the room. So much more economical!

I share my race shirts with my boys. Alex got Philly, and so Adam will get Richomond's tech shirt. I have so many, and they are thrilled with a 'real' race shirt! I just have to keep track of what sizes to order, with each race!

Maria: I agree with Cindy. A mile is 100 cal burned, no matter the time it takes to get done. So, I would count 1 activity point for each mile done. I know I am a bit heavier than what they figure for that, so actually it's probably more than 100 calories, but it's easier to figure that way.
*****edited to add....we were posting a the same time, but YEAH on one-der-land!!!!!
You did it!!!!!!! I am so proud of you. Enjoy the rest of the ride.....it's easier from here!

Cindy: Great job with counting your points! And, also GJ on the 20 miler! Isn't it nice to get done, and not feel like dying? You are in great shape!

Vicky: Have a great time!

Manda: Start by walking to get a good base. Your knees will thank you. It takes awhile for your body to catch up with your intentions. If you run before your body's ready, it will shut you down.

I have a day off......not so much off, just not working for money! I have the laundry today....and a quick run to the store for drinks!

Beth

 

[Cindylou]

Good Morning Everyone,

I stayed home sick today. I am on my way for a nap. I'm hoping to nip this in the bud, I just can't afford a long drawn out illness right now.

Beth: I hope you get a lot done today. There are several WISHers doing Richmond. It's on my list to do someday. I've read good things about it and it's only an hour from where my Mom lives, so I could work out a visit with her too. Sorry about the disappointment of cancelling Las Vegas. Maybe another time. That's great that you give your boys your shirts. I'm sure they love that. My son tried claiming my marathon medals - no way!!

Maria: Enjoy your trip to Brookline and JJ Licks. I hope Wendy's still tastes good. It would be a shame to spend all your pts and not enjoy it. Huge congrats for making it to one-derland. Let's hope you never go back!! I did read a bit, but bath time for the girls took a little longer than planned, then homework with DS then I finally got to bed. I finished reading all the recipes in Food Matters. I was hoping to find a few more that I could use. He claims that if you are eating whole healthy foods that you'll loose weight so you don't have to count calories, but I can't help think that any recipe with a cup of nuts and honey is not going to fit into my pts for the day. He did have a recipe for fruit and cereal bars which I am going to calculate the pts for. I am looking for something to substitute for my Nutrigrain bars that doesn't have so much sugar.

Vicky: Have a great time in WDW!!!

Jackie: Sorry your dinner was such a disappointment. I guess it will be easier to avoid the place in the future if you keep the memory of the disappointing food in mind. Hope you are feeling better. Good job for getting out there even when you weren't feeling good.

I skipped my lunchtime run yesterday since I wasn't feeling well. That made it hard to keep in my pts for the day. I was counting on the extra 5-6 activity pts. I ended up going over, so I'm going to try to be very diligent today so I have a good weigh-in tomorrow. I definitely feel like I have to feed a cold so I'm trying to choose only healthy low pt options and not the comfort carbs I am craving.

Have a good day everyone,
Cindy

 

[deekaypee]

FINALLY! A chance to get back to normal. I'm picking up a new freelance writer gig and it's been taking a lot of time to set up. It's not the writing is difficult, per se, but it's a different style than my wordy academese. That and the technical learning curve is killing me. Anyway, I'm not going to make any money on the gig but I can write on the topics I want and build my portfolio. So you can guess what I'll be writing about....hmmm, movies, books, and Disney.

Anyway, it's been a long, long time since I've been on the DIS regularly--except for the codes & rates board for January--so I'll just hit the highlights. Hopefully I'll be back regularly from here on out, now that the application process and initial editorial review of my work is done.

Beth: Hating DOOD a bit, too, with this internet thing. It affects my writing AND my social time. It's been a rough semester in the household. Things are tense, as he goes up for promotion this year and needs to get his materials in soon (then wait 6 months). The process isn't quite what they told him during the hiring process. But (whine), why does that need to affect ME?

Love that you've started a new dining thread. I'll have to add it to my list of subscriptions. I regularly make some of the recipes you suggest, and DOOD finds them comfort food. (See, I don't really hate him...) I'm a fan of the bulgar and lentil soup, and am trying to get used to quinoa, expand my horizons a bit. Just never been able to get into couscous.

I find it interesting that you can get up without the alarm clock. Perhaps the exercise has helped you reset your natural sleeping cycles? Is that possible? I'm sorry about your plans for the Las Vegas RnR falling through--but you know it's for the best because you'll be able to see Jackie in Richmond!

Maria: Can NOT believe your SIL? Are most ILs just crazy, or is it me? As for celebrating your co-irker's demise (errr, departure), heck, I'll have a piece of chocolate cake in belated celebration. Co-irkers are the cause of soooo much stress... Alice Cooper? Ah yes, I think I remember you and Dennis are fans. About Pride and Prejudice and Zombies--you're so much smarter than I was, as I finished it. Still bitter.

Snacks are of the devil. Enough said. And walking to your main library--two healthy things in one (mind and body)! About running and activity points: I'm not a WW expert, but I agree with Cindy and Beth. I made similar decisions with SparkPeople, gauging by effort. 10mm for me is FAST, so it takes more effort. Hang what the template says. But obviously you've got a handle on things. Yay for ONEDERLAND!

Manda: WTG with your DL half and taking care of your knee! Even better, you're motivated to do it again and take the weight off. That's a true WISHer! (Oh, and I believe the 50 pounds. I gained the same in two years when I moved to Fargo. Of course, I was depressed and figure you were probably just nesting and enjoying relationship bliss--which unfortunately leads to weight gain with me, too.) Tracking makes a huge difference for me, as does regularly getting on the scale (daily, if I can). And a lot of us experience knee problems, so feel free to ask any questions. FWIW, DOOD and I take glucosamine chondroitin and it seems to help us.

Oh, and I'm another one who finds exercising at the end of the day difficult, if not impossible. I'm better if I can work out even a little in the a.m., because then I'll feel like I HAVE to finish it later that day. (Not quite Beth's double dipping, but I'm working on it.)

Cindy: You've been doing WONDERFUL with WW! (Very alliterative, that.) Seeing several posts all at once lets me see your progress tracking--WTG! That, and all your good running, have to have you feeling good! I think your weigh-in is great, even though I also know the feeling of "how long is this gonna take?!" You're doing the smart thing in slow but steady. SOOO sorry to hear about your back--been there. It's awful. Are you feeling better in that area? I'm sending your PD for your cold/illness.

Wendy: Hugs for you and your mom. I hope she's doing better. I also hope your trail marathon went well--after DOOD's ultra, I'm a little leery of such things... I love the story about your co-worker who has faith in you. That's the way every workplace should be--she sounds like a gem.

Jeanne: I've been missing you here and on 'Ohana! I had no idea about your medical issues, and am glad to hear they've disappeared. After all, your time is already booked with the wedding(s) and the NYC marathon. You ARE going to share you bib number with us, right?

Jackie: I'm utterly in awe of you and your Galloway runs, especially the hard ones like your recent 4 miler. You're really going to rock Richmond. I'm glad I got a chance to be with you on last year's Disney marathon course, because there's no way I can keep up with you now. It sounds as if work is getting more manageable for you, too, and that's worth celebrating. The weight loss will come, I'm sure.

Vicky: WOO HOO on your 1/2 and PB. You're just another one who's leaving me in the dust. That's okay, just know that I'll have your back in January. Any bears chasing us and they'll get to me first. You did exceptional given the humidity--on race day I thought of you (after looking at weather.com) and said, "Ugh." How's the hamstring? Is your PT looking out for you post-race?

As for me: Well, yes, I saw some of Love and Other Drugs in production--didn't see Jake Gyllenhaal, though. I'll see if I can chase him down in a couple of weeks when he's back in town (this time Anne should be with him). My former landlady and her new DH have been cast as extras. I'm so jealous...

Good news is that we booked for marathon weekend at POR with the 4/3 deal. We were worried that we were going to be offsite to save $, and DOOD would still like to be off-World at a cheaper price (because he doesn't care about being on-site). But I think I had a hissy fit. I say I think I had one because I've blocked it from my memory. Anyway, we'll be there from 1/6-1/13, then we've got to get back. I wish I was at the Poly...

Lean Meaner news...down 1.5 in the last week. Finally! It helps that last weekend I ran my 7/14 b2b Goofy training. This week is a cutback week and I just hope I don't gain anything back.

For you movie buffs, a picture of Josh Gad, who's co-starring in Love and Other Drugs. And one of DOOD, from his Youngstown 50K trail run.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hallelujah!

A lovely, long post from Debra...I'm going to savor it and pretend I don't have to finish my work today...ok, I'd like to, but that won't fly. I'll catch you guys tomorrow AM!

Debra -- we're at POR, too, with BIL and SIL, and SBIL and SIL. I promise I won't push you out of the way at the Make Your Own Pasta station! We're there 1/7 - 1/10, then we're moving to I-Drive for a couple of days. DH is getting off of Disney property as soon as he can. He wasn't willing to stay even with a free room for 3 days...He is the Alice fan, not I. This was his 23rd concert. I think that's extremely creepy on some level, but he puts up with my Sci Fi love, so I guess it's even.

Maria

 

[mandac]

Hi All

Beth and Maria (actually Everyone) Thanks for the advice on the knee. Most people I talk to have some trouble or another with knees. The sad thing is I know what I should be doing to help it (went to PT for a few months for the thing, until I couldn't afford it anymore). I will look into the Glucosamine chondroitin - anything that can help.

Vicki - a late congratulations on the PR.

Sorry I have been a posting slacker. I am still trying to get to know everyone, but thanks so much for the welcome.

AFM: I have been working on the treadmill lately, it is more springy for my knees. At the advice of my DH I dropped my running pace to more of a jog - at least until I get used to adding that. I have been a pretty serious walker for the past 5 years, but the running/jogging is still pretty new to me and my body doesn't totally know what to do with it. I think the hardest thing for me is going to be taking it slow. I tend to want it NOW! I want to be able to run after a week of jogging, and it isn't going to happen. I know I don't want to hurt myself, so I will have to be careful with that.

Sadly I was up about half a pound this week. I guess pizza and burritos will do that to a girl. So I am being even better this week. I have set myself a goal to track all my food for 3 week - if I do it I get a prize (probably a pedicure, not sure yet). So hopefully with the tracking and some additional exercise I will have a better weigh-in next week.

 

[Creativebeth]

Happy weekend Lean Meaners! Where did everyone go?

Yesterday was really busy for me.....errands and laundry! But, I got smart yesterday morning and jumped on the TM for 5 miles at 5:45 am, even though it was my day off. It seems my day off is the hardest days to get my run in. I have to get up to get the boys up for school anyway, so I figured I would crank them out like on my days to work. It worked out great....I was really grateful they were done, since the day took off and I had no time later in the day.

I got my LR in today....10 miles on the Rail Trail. The first half flew by, and I was running 10 min miles! They caught up to me for the last 5 though. I am not 100% yet after Philly, and 10 min miles were too much for me to maintain. I was not thinking.....and it seems that I tend to go to 10:30 min miles naturally now ((((can't quite believe that!!))))). I went alot slower on the way back, and took some walk breaks for my poor quads! They got done though....!

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Beth!

Yesterday just wasn't happening for me on the DIS. I worked in the AM, and ds had a half day, so I never had time to get on the computer at home.

I did my 5 mi on the TM this morning. I've now held onto Onderland for 3 solid days, and it just keeps going down. I am trying really hard to build a cushion so I don't see it slip back over for TOM. Intellectually I will know it's temporary, but psychologically that would be really hard.

After ds finishes his reading, we're going to get out the indoor Halloween decorations and bake cookies. We are having a rain-a-palooza, so the outdoor stuff will have to wait.

I am in the bittersweet position of realizing I need a smaller bra. The rest of me is getting smaller, too, but that area (not the biggest to start with) is seeing the greatest shrinkage the quickest I wish I could make that happen for my hips...On the bright side, I believe I've found my waist! Can my collarbones be far behind?!

Maria

 

[Creativebeth]

Maria: I know what you mean with the new bra situation! I just did the same, and needed to be fitted for it. I spent money on it this time, to get a good fit money needs to be used!

I am now a 36 C.....started off as a 40 DD. I had a significant loss at the chest with the last 10 pounds. ((((To my dh dis-satisfaction!!)))) I am happy with the 'full C' the lady measured me for.

Hopefully, this loss will be the last on the chest! Now your body can lose the hips!

We had a beautiful day here today....sorry you saw rain! I hope we have nice weather for the double header tomorrow. I will try to get my run in early, since we will have 5 hours of baseball!

So, on my run today, I must have looked pretty bad at mile 9. Some lady on a bike doubled back to 'check on' me. Geez, really? I was walking, just because my breathing was off course from the cold....but I must have looked bad to her! Ten miles today wasn't a good plan I guess.

Beth

 

[Creativebeth]

Just thought I would bump up our thread. Anyone there?

I never like posting back to back, so........waiting to hear from anyone!

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Another crazy-busy day at work -- hoping for more posting time tonight. Did my 5 mi on the TM this AM, and I have a good eating plan for today.

I'm planning on waiting until I'm alot closer to my goal before I buy really "good" bras -- but maybe I won't! I need a reward for my next milestone, and that's sounding like a good one!

I hope everyone has a great week -- we're not sure exactly what this one will bring. DH is calling this morning to set up his surgery for his knee. Definitely a torn meniscus. He met with the surgeon Friday AM. We're hoping it will be this Thursday -- more time to heal before he has to go back to work due to Columbus Day -- but we will see...

Maria

 

[jeanneg]

Just a quickie....again! I'm back from NYC and swamped!

Maria: Congratulations! I'm so happy you made it to One-derland (and just a tad jealous!) What is it like? I'm afraid at this point, I'll never know! No, actually I'm very close...almost there...but I keep hovering around 203-205 and it just won't get any lower. I really would love to be under 200 for the marathon and will continue to try, but am at the point right now where my body needs fuel more than it needs to diet. But so, so happy for you.

Can we puhleeze not talk about shrinking b-o-o-b-s?!? Once you hit the big M they seem to take on a life of their own. I would give anything to be a "petite" DD! In fact, I can't even buy my underwear in stores. For the first time in my life, I am seriously thinking of doing something about it...it's just hard to pick up the phone and make that appointment. Most people seem to think insurance would pay for most of it in my case.

Beth: so sorry you won't be able to do Vegas. It would have been nice to see you again. John and I decided (well actually I decided and he went along with it!) that we were going to renew our marriage vows during the race so we could do the whole wedding chute thing with the Vegas showgirls and Elvis impersonators. It doesn't cost anything extra (unless you need a real marriage license) and it puts you in an earlier corral with all the other couples renewing or getting married. It sounded like so much fun I thought alot of the other WISHers would take advantage of it, but they don't seem as excited as we are about it.

Deb: good to see you posting again even if it is somewhat sporadic (oh no, it's like the pot and the kettle!) We miss you but respect the fact that you do have a life beyond the DIS. I think my bib # for NY is 62607. It was posted for all of about 2 hours a month ago and then they took them all off the site. There are 63 different start times/waves/corrals for able-bodied runners and I am in the very next-to-the-last. There are 3 waves 20 minutes apart. Each wave has 3 different starting routes. Then within each of those groups, there are 7 different start corrals with letters A thru G. They anticipate it will take a minute to get each letter over the start. My wave starts at 10:20 and I'm an F, so that means I will have a cushion of exactly ONE MINUTE! If everything goes as planned, I should begin at around 10:25 - 10:26am and finish somewhere between dusk and nightfall (remember, the clocks will have gone back.) Anyway, I'm assuming that is still my bib# and will confirm it once they put them back up.

Ooops, gotta cut this short....more later....

 

[Cindylou]

Good Morning Everyone,

Sorry I didn't post over the weekend. I was too busy eating. I just don't know what to do with myself anymore. I had a 0.6 lb loss this week for BL8 weigh in which was just short of getting me back into the 130's. I was going to use that as motivation to stay on plan this week. Somehow I just started eating and haven't seemed to stop until this morning. It is TOM, but still. I'm going to try to eat well the rest of the week to at least maintain what I had lost, then will work to maintain next week until after my race.

Jeanne: I hope training continues to go well.

Maria: Good luck with your busy work week.

Beth: That was nice of someone to check on you during your long run. I'm sure you didn't look that bad.

Manda: Keep at it. It is hard to wait for the results you want, but that's the only way it works.

Debra: My back is back to it's normal low back pain, but I'm used to that and can deal with it. I'm glad you were able to convince DOOD to stay on site, even if it possibly took a hissy fit to convince him. We've started making plans for ADR's and I'm very excited.

Have a great day everyone.

Cindy

 

[Cindylou]

This thread was getting too close to the bottom, so I'll post again.

I have 1 entire day of eating well so now I'm hoping to make it 2. I'm still sore from my run on Monday so I'm moving my run to tomorrow instead. It's supposed to rain all of today, so that might have gone into my decision. Just 11 more days till my race. I'm very excited for it and just wish it was here already. My plan is to do a lot of stretching in the next week and a half, but for some reason it never seems to happen.

Have a great day everyone.
Cindy

 

[Creativebeth]

Cindy: I think you have done really well with your weight with marathon training. I put on so much weight during my marathon training, it was ridiculous. You have kept yourself in check.....and of course you are eating! You have to be starving! Don't judge yourself so harshly.....you could have done much worse! I hope the cold is better....what is it with a upcoming race and getting a cold? Some scientist must be studying that, somewhere! It happens all the time!

Jeanne: Nice to 'see' you! How was NYC? What took you there? Family ok? How's training going? (((((so many questions!))))) I am glad to hear that you are close to 'one-der-land'!!! Keep up the good work! You'll see it soon!

Maria: How is your crazy-busy life? Getting your morning workouts in? I actually saw an Angel episode I hadn't seen before, this morning. I made it 5.5 miles in 60 minutes!

AFM: Ok, time to be honest. These 2 pounds are hanging around....I can't seem to budge them. They are stressing me out completely, but I have to wonder "why?" I have to stop and evaluate things sometimes......I might have to journal what I am eating again. That always seems to help. It might be snacking again.....those darn Lorna Doone 100cal pack cookies.......a few extra "100 cal" packs can make a difference!

Anybody watch Biggest Loser? I had it on, but I really wasn't paying alot of attention to it. My kids were really into last nights episode, but I really wasn't. I think I need the 'field' cut back a little....to many people to keep track of!

I am getting my workouts in. Yesterday, I did 30 minutes of speed work and then 30 minutes of running. I have one more 1/2 marathon this year......but not looking for another PR! Just want to run for the heck of it!

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Lean Meaners!

Sorry I've been MIA, way too much going on with the co-irker leaving. I had to go to a meeting with him yesterday morning, then out with a group for a farewell luncheon for him (Good Riddance!), and then catch up on everything I should have been doing while I was out with him.

Today I get to sit at my desk and work, which is a huge improvement. I have a ton of paperwork to get to, so I'm pleased to be staying here, especially since it is a rainy, nasty day.

I made it on the TM Monday, but not yesterday or today. Today is supposed to be my rest day after staying up late to watch BL. I may do a quick few miles when I get home, just to help with the guilt. TOM is rearing it's ugly head, and that had me eating too much yesterday. It didn't help we went to the Cheesecake Factory for his lunch. I had half of a weight management salad (about 300 cals), but of course I followed that with a carrot cake cheesecake (cals unknown ). Then I got home, and I couldn't settle. I ate 3 bowls of Cheetos...not my best day by a long shot.

I had egg whites and veggies with an apple for breakfast, so I'm back on track this morning. I'm going to call yesterday an aberration. I think so much was going on, I just freaked out. His goodbye party is Thursday (then I shouldn't have to see him again), so I'm just going to get through that and try to eat sensibly.

Beth -- 5.5 miles in 60 min! That is awesome! You are a Rock Star! I'm getting frustrated with BL, myself. There are too many people, and I'm getting tired of the poor choices...and if I have to watch Tracy win one more thing...she is getting on my last nerve. She's the girl who was always tossing her hair in high school I couldn't stand, I can just tell...

Cindy -- I think Beth is absolutely right, you are so hungry because you are so active! Please don't beat yourself up! It's so hard to find that balance, I know I'm still struggling with it.

Jeanne -- My assistant had that operation. She was a "J", and so it was "medically warranted", and cost her about $15 for her co-pay. It is seriously major surgery, and took her quite awhile to recover. She is so excited to walk into a regular store and buy her bras now...the surgeon got her down to a D, and she's very happy. You also get a "lift" included, because they have to do it. So, another little perk.

Onderland...I'm flat out not getting on a scale until TOM goes. I know I went back over, I always gain 3-5 lbs, and I just don't want to see it. I am going to work hard to stay here and keep going down. I'm just starting again today, as yesterday...yep.

Ok, enough procrastinating, I have to get back to work!

Maria

 

[mandac]

Hi All

I am back, a week later and sadly about a pound heavier. My cold turned to the flu last week and I was hiding from the world since Thursday. My DH is great and wants to take care of me. He does this by bringing me tons of food. And I ate it. I am glad that I only gained a pound, since I wasn't doing any exercise of note either.

Maria - I am sure it will be great when he is gone. I have one of those types at my job, but unfortunately he is my boss. He wasn't my boss when I started at this job, but somehow was promoted over me after I was here about a year. It has totally changed the dynamic - and I blame that for more than ten of my new pounds.

Cindy - Good luck on your race coming up.

Beth - I am still working on my goal to track my food and see why I am gaining instead of losing. My goal was to go for three weeks, I did about two days then fell off the wagon. I am back today. So day one! Good luck with your last 2. Too bad stressing doesn't make them go away.

I am thinking of signing up for the Palm Springs Half Marathon in February. It should be a relatively cheap trip, since DH's grandparent's live there and it is a holiday weekend, so no days off of work. We will see. I wish I could do another Disney race, but all the vacation money is going toward a trip to the Caymans with my family (boo hoo, right?) So I am looking for cheap races. But apparently I need to be training for something or I am just not motivated at all!

Have a great week!

 

[deekaypee]

Hey folks! Taking a little mental-health break to catch up with DIS doings. Tomorrow (and for the next few days, knowing me) I put in my ADRs for the January trip, and I'm both excited and freaked out! The food thing at Disney always gives me some anxiety between scheduling the right times, the tendency to eat big meals instead of smaller meals throughout the day, and trying to balance good-tasting healthy veggie far with DOOD's desire to eat meat (and lots of it). Any suggestions are more than welcomed!

Maria: Is the Make-Your-Own Pasta a good eating choice for a quick meal? We've never stayed at POR, and am so delighted you'll be there. Your lovely extended family will share you with us, won't they? Pretty please? I thought it was Dennis who's the big Alice fan, but didn't want to exclude you!

Again, congratulations on ONEderland! Your push for the cushion in order to win that psychological battle is a smart strategy. And with the scale and TOM. We all know our weight fluctuates quite a bit over a week, but it's so hard to accept. Good for you! I always, always lose from the chest first, and the toddlers really don't need to go on a diet anyway! I do have to admit that one of the joys of a smaller bra size, though, is you can buy the cheaper running bras!

Oh, thanks for the update on Dennis' knee. I asked on 'Ohana. Let us know how it goes--DOOD had that surgery a few years ago.

Man oh man, that co-irker had to get one last shot in, didn't he? True, it was a farewell luncheon and reason for celebration--but it worked against your best plans for you. But look at you, how quickly you got back on track. I love egg whites, as they're so filling.

FYI everyone! Starbucks has an egg white, spinach, feta breakfast wrap--if you're in a pinch--that's only 280 calories. I had it for lunch with a latte last Friday post-workout and wasn't hungry the whole afternoon!

Manda: I think moving slowly to a run is really the way to go--your body does need time to adjust without injury or the frustration of doing too much, too soon. Walking and running are almost two different skill sets, IMO. Have you see the Couch-Potato-to-5K program? It's got quite a following here on WISH (the main boards) and I swear by it. Very user-friendly IMO.

Your plan to do another half-marathon, and a cheap one, to keep you motivated is something we all understand, I think. The combo of no vacation days, free housing with the GIL (I assume) and the location sounds like just the thing. Not all races can be Disney--more's the pity--but Palm Springs sounds lovely.

Beth: I love Rail Trails! Not just because they're flat, but because I love the scenery and the shade. Especially nice this time of year, I think. My long, long, long-term goal is to get to 10 mm, following in your footsteps so to speak. I can hit 10mm pace but I do a RW interval which cuts into that pace quite a bit. It seems to me that your natural 10:30 pace was something you've worked quite hard for--and that you've reset your natural pace by quite a bit. Run for the heck of it? What's that?

About your biker checking up on you: I had something similar happen on my 8 miler this weekend. I was on our bike trail on a circuitous out-and-back and had miscalculated the distance, so I had to go back out for a mile to get my distance in. So I passed a scenic walker three times. The last time, she asked me if I was going back in because I wasn't feeling well? No, I just always look like I'm dying after the first mile.

Those last few pounds are stubborn, aren't they? My last few pounds have become a few more these days. You're so right--it's the little things, like 100-calorie packs. (Pretzels for me, or an extra latte.) You're so wise to evaluate now, unlike this little black duck.

Jeanne: Oh my, I didn't know about the fun time with the Vegas race. That definitely needs to go on my list of must-dos! (Beth, maybe we could coordinate a year?) I got married at JOP, so showgirls and an Elvis impersonator would be classing the whole thing up. Maybe your DD and DS should consider this option for their upcoming nuptials?

Thanks SO MUCH for your bib #. I had no idea there were that many different start times. I'll be watching out for you, long distance unfortunately, and sending you virtual PD. It'll be a long day for you, esp. with such a late start, but soooo worth it!

Cindy: I've been having out-of-control eating as well, so no advice, just empathy and hugs. What I admire so much about you is that you continue to work on streaks of good eating and tracking. (I can so easily just throw in the towel for an entire week--forget about a weekend. Not sure what's going on myself. ) Like Beth and Maria said, though, you've done a great job not gaining during your training and your activity level affects your hunger. One of the many sports nutrition books I read said endurance athletes in training should attempt to lose between .3 and .5 pounds a week and no more than 1 pound. Anything more and your training is affected, your energy level flags, etc. Of course, I try to lose more than that, but I think it sets up a self-defeating cycle for me.

As for me: Let's see.....Did a 5K this weekend. But I'd mixed up my dates and so had already completed my Goofy b2bs on Friday and Saturday. So I did the 5K on Sunday a.m. Felt a little like Beth and a double dip. It wasn't a PR for me, but I did all right. It was the Pgh Zoo Fun Run (called ZooZilla) and a hilly course for 3.1 miles. I did okay and had a lot of fun afterwards when we got into the zoo "free" with our race entry. It turns out that early October mornings are a great touring time. For the first time I heard a lion in captivity roar! And there are tons of babies at our zoo now, with the elephant and sea lion being very cute!

Still working on weight loss. Up a pound. Ugh. Need to focus on my post-Goofy goals and see the marathon training as one step in a much longer journey. Easy to say, hard to do.

In family news, I got an email from my MIL asking if we'd be willing to rent a two-bedroom condo off-site this January. Apparently they STILL think they're going to Disney with us. Arrrrghhhhhh. DOOD said he'd take care of it, but he's been saying that about a lot of things recently & stuff is still falling between the cracks. (In his defense, we spent 3-4 hours this weekend just organizing some of his promotion materials. That was the two of us; I can't imagine how time-consuming the rest of it is.) Anyway, I'm of the mindset they can go to Disney whenever they like. *I* have reservations for POR and I don't need to see them. The World is a big, big place and I'll hide out in Space Mountain if I have to.