Working on Weight Loss and getting Lean!

[rubato]

Hi ladies. I hope everyone is doing well. It's just the same old hot here. There is talk that on Monday it will be 20 degrees cooler, which my family will love!

Vicky: I have been looking for pretzel m&ms and coconut m&ms with no luck so far. I'm still hopeful though! I think they both sound wonderful!

I am in total agreement with Maria and Debra. And, I don't think it's a generational thing at all. My husband is 10 years older than me and never acted like that. I think the guy is just trying way too hard and needs to back off! I hope you like the new PT. I've actually never worked out with a PT(since I'm certified, I guess I'm my own PT), but I think you would definitely have to work with someone that you got along well with. And, there would have to be a huge trust there.

The newbies in the running group do sound cute. I remember that day I ran 3.125 miles without stopping. I thought I was the toughest thing out there. Now, I've run 13.1 without stopping, but I know I'll never step it up to the next level unless I allow myself to walk part of it. My goal now is a sub 21 minute 5k, but who knows if that'll ever happen?

Maria: I'm glad to hear the new contacts are working out. The baby shampoo is a new one for me too. to the treadmill being fixed! I thought my best friend had died when mine was out of commission, but learned to love running outside. Your office laps are CRAZY! That's huge #s of minutes! Good job!

Debra: to sleep! SOOOOO important!
Love the wet tshirt story. Hope you had undergarments on! I can imagine how miserable it is without central air right now, if you guys are as hot in the east as we are in the midwest. Ugh!
Congrats on 3 years! Secret wedding, huh?
Once again, I'm so sorry you had to deal with the ILs. Do they have any redeeming qualities? My husband's mom died before I met him, but I heard she would have been a tough cookie. She was to his first wife.

AFM: Like Debra, I'm having a hard time breathing in this humidity. I am still trying though. I'm running less and slower, but still running. I went to zumba tonight and loved it, as usual. I've requested more squatting, so everyone's really going to love me now!

Eating is great! Not one moment of overeating and no cravings after the first day. I did cheat the clean part of my diet a little and had Splenda. I just can't live without it! Official weigh in is tomorrow, but I'm sure I've only lost a pound or less. It's not about weight loss, I'm going for body fat now. I think I'm going to make an appt at a gym to get it measured. I was never good at calipers, but think they're the most accurate measure.

School starts tomorrow. We met my son's new teacher last night and he got the good one. Every time someone hears that he got her, they ooh and aah over her. He's so excited now, but I'm sad. This is his last year of elementary school. I'm volunteering for everything this year, because it's a lot different in junior high.

Goodnight all!
Tandy

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Quickly checking in before I go back outside -- 10.5 M yesterday -- 8 on the TM, then I realized the belt had seriously slipped...2.5 outside on a trail -- I was really proud I stuck it out, wanted that 10 bad! TM repair person will be back Tuesday, can't wait!

Speaking of can't wait -- Vicky! -- how was the 30K? Just that number scares me!

Tandy! -- how was the first day of school?

DS now has clothes for his orientation and first 3 days of school. I am so done shopping, but I still need to make lists for our trip and do that shopping...good thing I can go to work tomorrow and not think about it!

Maria

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hey leanies! Just checking in quickly - I seem to have made my way back into the sugar again I stopped by a cupcake shop this weekend and got myself 4 cupcakes. I keep telling myself they'll get run off with the 30K on Saturday But yeah, I know better than that ...

I spent the afternoon making a dinners for the week. I've read it's suppose to save time so we'll see. I made a spaghetti sauce (extra lean ground beef, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, garlic and spices), some pork skewers and lamb sausage. Then the kitchen got too hot so I just cleaned up and left it as is. I figure that should be enough food until Thursday or Friday

I came across this interesting an interesting article for nutrition for female runners (you might have already seen it on Facebook).

http://www.active.com/women/Article...mp=18-222&utm_source=sendible&utm_medium=feed

Running wise, I'm in taper so I did a 10K yesterday and a 7K today. I've got training tomorrow but will ask for something lighter on the legs so probably will end up with more core work.

Maria - The 30K is this Saturday! (Aug 21) I when I read your work/shopping comment. That sounds so like me on some days! Does DS wear a uniform to school or just street clothes?

Tandy - Wow! The only thing I could run in 21 minutes would be 2 miles You should totally find a 5K and make that your goal! That would be so awesome! No worries! I probably shouldn't be eating M&Ms I'm a little embarassed to say that I haven't shipped out the Fuel Belt yet. I'm going to get to it this week though. Sorry about that

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Creativebeth]

Hey Lean Ladies, how's it going?

I am back from a quick vacation in Newport R.I. It was fantastic weather! We did a lot of walking, and bike riding (and no running at all for me! ) It was at a Hyatt resort, and the boys had a blast.

We went for kid#2's birthday. We went to a comedy show, and did touristy things from Wed to Sunday. A very long drive to and from though....

Vicky: Ok, so what was with the creepy guy? I think I would run (literally) screaming from that guy. Did you just meet? Very personal questions....which I would not have answered anyway! Very weird......I would think I was being 'punked' or something! I don't think I would even WANT to run with him!

Debra: As I get older.....I care less, and less about what I look like. I would NEVER be seen looking yucky in my 20's (or even 30's I guess), but now I stop at the store after long runs....sweaty, with a yucky hat on my head! I would have NO problem with a wet t-shirt!!!!

Maria: Fantastic on the laps! I could never do it......isn't it really boring? You are a machine! I hope the TM is fixed!

AFM: Well, I wish I could report better news. Running has been non-existent since last Tuesday....I did run this morning. I am not sure about the VA beach 1/2 in a couple of weeks. I just need to get back to it (and lose 20 pounds!).

Today is day one of low carb. I am going back to it for a couple of weeks to break the sugar craving. It's killing me! I need to stick to a low carb thing for awhile to get my head back in the game. I know the cravings are going to hit me bad though.....I am not looking forward to it. I'll let you know how it's going!

Beth

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning, Lean Ladies!

Beth -- So great to hear from you! Glad you had a nice trip to celebrate ds #2's birthday! I love Little Rhody -- I've never been to Newport, it's on our list. Did you visit any of the mansions? The office laps could be very boring, but I use the time to think about and plan my next trip, and to strengthen my resolve to actually do eat what I should for the rest of the day. I'm not sure how well that works, but at least I'm thinking about it! It's actually pretty peaceful, and I like the time to myself. It's a bust this week, though. Our auditors are here all week and they take over our conference room -- which means I can't pass through it and therefore laps are impossible. It's a pretty small floor, and I can only do laps if I'm all by myself. The auditors show up early, so not an option.

Vicky -- Whoops! Sorry I pushed your 30K forward a week! Great job pre-making meals --we like to do that for a few days on Sunday when we can. When dh grilled chicken for lunch yesterday he made me an extra piece, which I will have over a salad tonight for dinner. This sounded like a better idea before today turned out to be rainy and yucky today, but I can always have it with a hot cup of tea. I plan to eat while I watch the next disc of "Glee", I have episodes 5-8! DH and ds are off to ds's last summer Latin class tonight. DS is very excited to be done. We are entering new territory with his new school -- he's worn a uniform since he was 5, and now he's going to wear regular clothes to school. I think this is why Saturday's shopping trip seemed to take forever, even though he only picked out 5 shirts and 3 pairs of jeans. He is paranoid he won't fit in, so every item had to be carefully scrutinized. He can't take this long when we take him on the big shopping trip after school starts, my dh will totally melt down. He is not a Mall guy to start with...

So, in WDW marathon weekend news -- I booked us at the WL! I can't believe it did it, we've never stayed Deluxe for a race before. But I figured by getting an AP for myself, I should be able to save about 40% on the room rate (at least I hope so, otherwise dh is going to insist we go to POFQ), and when you add in then getting into the Parks, it comes out even. Plus, since I'm now in for Princess, I won't have to pay additionally to enter the Parks for that race trip, so it works out in our favor. And, dh informed me I should consider this his last Disney race. He's fine if I continue to go, but he's done after January 2011. So, I figure I'd better stay Deluxe now, because I'll never be able to convince myself it's worth it just for me! Now I'm anxiously awaiting the AP rates for January...crossing my fingers!

I'm going to get on the exercise bike and do 30 minutes when I get home tonight. That coupled with good eating should help get me on the right track. I really want to show a loss this week, so I'm going to behave accordingly

Tomorrow morning my ds is leaving for a trip to the Six Flags on the other side of MA with some friends (really good friends, we've known them and their kids since the three boys were placed at the same table in Kindergarten). They're going to stay overnight and do the companion water park Wednesday, then they'll be home late Wednesday. Anyway, after ds get's picked up at 6AM, dh is going to take me to the beach. I'm going to run then take the subway home, and be there in time before the TM repair person shows up. Then I will have the rest of the day to work on getting organized for our trip, do some work from home, and watch any episodes from the "Glee" disc I don't get to tonight. I'm looking forward to it, I admit I like having time home alone...

to Debra, Jackie, Manda, Tandy, Cindy, Jeanne, Rhonda!

Maria

 

[rubato]

Happy Monday morning ladies. It's a beautiful day here. The temp dropped 20 degrees and now, we're all happy!

Maria: That sounds like such a fun little trip. Kid free beach! Woo hoo!

I am sure your stay at deluxe will be worth it, especially if hubby isn't going anymore. Maybe the deluxe will make him rethink that!

Great job on your mileage. I hate it when the belt slips. I just keep tightening it and tightening it, and it just keeps slipping! At least you got your full mileage in!

Beth: So glad to hear from you. Sounds like you had a good time on your trip. That is one of the benefits of living on the east coast. There are so many places to go and see that can be done in a few days. Here, it takes at least a day to drive anywhere interesting.

for starting day 1! It's always the hardest day, so just think about how much easier tomorrow will be!

Vicky: Please, don't worry about the belt. I'm not in any hurry for it. The good news is that I found the m&ms and bought a whole bunch. The bad news is, I ate some of them! I really like the pretzels ones, by the way. So, I need to get more now.

I'm going to read the article when I get a few minutes. I am always interested in nutrition info. I've got a whole bunch of books waiting for me at the library about clean eating. I also read one about sports nutrition in general that I found very interesting. So, I will get to it today, I hope.

Great job cooking for the week. I wish I could do that. Back when we would go to the lake every weekend, I would cook all day Thursday for the lake. It seemed to take forever, so I think that's why I don't like it now.

AFM: We had a pretty busy weekend. Harrison's first day of school Friday went amazingly well. He came home beaming! He LOVES his teacher. He's so excited about this year. It helps that he's a big 5th grader and gets to rule the school. Middle school next year will be a shocker.

Saturday we drove to Jamesport, Missouri, which is an amish, touristy town. There is a little 12 room inn for sale there. We were thinking about purchasing it and just changing our lifestyle. The problem is that it's a tiny town with almost no children. My son would be miserable and I think I would be cheating him out of a lot. So, then we debated me running it and just having the guys come up on the weekend. Of course, none of us is really all that excited about that idea, but we only have 8 years until Harrison goes to college anyway.

Sunday was Harrison's first game on his new team. He didn't hit well. Just 1 out of 3 at bats. He struck out once and walked once. But, he won the 1st base position over the old team member that had it. And, the child that was the first baseman is the coach's son, so that's saying a lot! We came back from a 4 run deficit and it was really fun.

I didn't exercise at all Saturday or Sunday, but plan to make up for it today with a 12 mile walk. Then, zumba tonight. Then, I'm meeting the guys at the track after zumba to work on sprints.

Eating went down the tubes this weekend, but we're all back on track today. There was just too much to celebrate with the first day of school and the big win and then, being on the road all day Saturday. I'm not getting on the scales until Friday, because I just don't want to know!

Have a wonderful day ladies!
Tandy

 

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning leanies! Happy Monday!

Tandy - Yay for a drop in temperatures! Hopefully that will make your runs more pleasant (and faster)! So glad to hear that DS likes his new teacher! A good teacher makes a world of difference - I remember in elementary and high school having teachers that I didn't like and so I dreaded going to their classes. The inn sounds like a fun opportunity but a big lifestyle change. Do the tourists keep coming in the winter to visit the town or is it more seasonal? Oh, you like the pretzel M&Ms too They are addictive!! We're going to have to start a fan club or something Have fun at the track tonight!

Maria - See I was debating the same thing about resorts this morning. I've always wanted to stay at the Grand Floridian and since this is a solo trip, I was thinking it would be a good opportunity. So I compare the rates of the cheapest room at the GF to rates at the Poly and it's kind of nuts! If I stay in a garden view room, it's basically the same as a Poly CL room. I didn't think the difference would be that great! But then I started thinking that the CL Room is $80/day more than a garden view room and so I might as well save that money for the Princess weekend or outlet shopping. I guess I could keep downgrading to a moderate but really wanted to stay in a monorail resort. How about online shopping for an extras that DS might need? That would save you and DH a trip to the mall - but I get where he's coming from. I hate the malls on the weekends. I use to have Fridays off and loved shopping then but try to avoid the weekend crowds. Enjoy your day at the beach tomorrow!

Beth - I'd met him a couple of times before we actually went running and he seemed normal. So we actually did go out running once. I guess he figured lunch was a "date" or something like that. The more I think about it, the more I think the ladies are right - it's a lack of social/people skills vs. being out of the dating scene. Anyway, I'm staying far away. Running with someone speedy would have been nice but I recently did a training run that was 21K and my time for that was 2:17 so I'm thinking that I should be able to get somewhere in between 2:05-2:10 for my September 1/2. Sounds like you had a great vacation! Is your cold/cough gone? The low-carb and low sugar plan sounds good. Lately, I've been eating Greek yogurt with organic strawberries (naturally super sweet) to quell my sugar cravings. Plus the protein in the yogurt and the fibre from the strawberries fills you right up. I sometimes drizzle with a little bit of honey if I'm using regular strawberries.

Debra - I missed the part about the white shirt and the rain. I say meh - I would have stayed at the Starbucks too rather than go back home to change. Besides, whatever you changed into would have gotten wet anyway. The only thing you could have done was gotten your latte to go but I think it's more fun to be out and about. I've got to follow your example and develop better sleeping habits

AFM - Well, I started off today by spilling coffee all over myself! Thank goodness for Tide Pens, right? I got the stain off my pants but it seems to have turned the coffee stain on my blue top yellow I don't know if that's worse since it seems more noticeable! I'm starting to finalize plans for January. I was hoping to stay at the GF but seeing that the rates for the cheapest room are similar to Poly concierge, I think I'll have to pass. Even though I'm going to be treating myself, I can't seem to rationalize that price for just myself. I keep thinking I'd rather use that money for shopping or another trip. I love concierge too but doubt I'm going to take advantage of the lounge for the extra $80/night … actually, I wasn't very impressed with the offerings last year. So I'll probably go with a regular room - unless someone wants to talk me into the GF

Have a great day everyone!

 

[rubato]

Good morning ladies.

Vicky: The GF is my dream hotel also. But, I'll never feel that it's worth it. I just can't justify it. I do think splurging for the monorail is worth it though. I guess I'm not going to be the one to talk you into the GF splurge!
Yes, the pretzel ones are addictive. It's such a good combo. I'm not a fan of peanuts, so don't like those m&ms at all. The plain ones just don't hold enough interest for me. I had some of the coconut ones too, and those aren't bad at all, but not as good as the pretzel.
There is tourism during the winter also. They have a holiday season from Thanksgiving til Christmas, and then, nothing for about 2 months. We decided against it. If Harrison only had a few years of school left, we'd do it and I'd run it. But, with 8 years, it's just too far away.
So, your 30k is this weekend? Do you feel ready for it? I'm sure you'll do great!

AFM: I am in so much pain today! Yikes! I walked 3 miles with my friends yesterday, then 12 miles of hills by myself. Then, zumba and then we went to the track and ran sprints. By the time I got to the track (which I walked to from zumba) I could barely move. But, I still ran about 4 100 foot sprints and ran as fast as I could once around the track. Even in that much pain, I did a quarter mile in 1:45. I could only do the sprint in 5:39 seconds though. Hubby wants to see what I'm capable of when I'm able to walk. Harrison got mad because he couldn't beat his dad or me, but he did it in under 6 seconds once. We're trying to get him to first base faster, which is 70 feet.

Eating was great yesterday. I'm going to the store again today, and am planning on really looking to try to get some new ideas. I'm not a very adventurous cook, just an adventurous eater.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Tandy

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Evening, Leanistas!

Tandy -- Umm, would you take it the wrong way if I say I hope you had a rest day today? Wow, you are very committed and getting so much exercise in, I hope you are proud of that tremendous effort! I think we could be a lot more adventurous with our eating -- we tend to eat a protein and veggies, usually both grilled in the summer. We'll do crock pot stuff in the winter, but we don't really do anything exciting. My dh is willing to make whatever, but having the time is a real issue.

Vicky -- I certainly understand the desire to stay at a monrail resort, I've never done it and I think it would be pretty special! But, I also won't be talking you into the GF, Poly seems pretty awesome to me! I agree about Tide pens, they are worth their weight in gold.

AFM: Today has actually been pretty awesome -- I was in a "be by myself" mood, and I was able to do that! So, here's how my day went --up at 6:30 to make sure ds got off on his trip to Six Flags with close family friends (they're staying overnight since it's pretty far away), then send dh to work, had just a yogurt for breakfast and got a lot of home things done. I stayed home from work today to meet the TM repairman. I was originally going to go to the beach and run, but our friends decided to pick ds up at 7:30 rather than 6:30, and I couldn't be sure I'd be back before the TM guy came. Anyway, he came and was gone in less than half an hour, and I now know how to fix this issue myself. After TM guy left I was feeling pretty good -- so I did 10M on my freshly-repaired TM! It felt great, and afterwards I had a lovely recovery shower, and then ate lunch (my usual hummus and veggies, plus an orange, raw cashews and grapes) while I watched Tivo'd "Daily Show" and "Colbert Report". I've also been doing laundry throughout the day, and going over items for my packing list for our vacation. Anyway, I came to a good break point so I reclined with a new book, Stephenie Meyer's The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. I'm about half-way through it, and enjoying every word. My VS order just arrived, so now I have new undies for our trip The rest of my day will include dinner of a portion of cheese lasagna and salad followed by Jello Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Pudding, finishing the laundry and the book, and watching a couple episodes of "General Hospital". My dh has a Board meeting tonight, so I'm on my own for dinner. I know it isn't a normal vacation or trip day, or a day when I did nothing, but for me, it's been pretty perfect!

Ok, back to my regularly scheduled program...everyone have an awesome night!

Maria

 

[Creativebeth]

Ok, so day #2 of the low carb is over. I have to say that it's going well! I do love low carb's way of making me not hungry! I really have watched the carbs (doing 10 or less a meal) and when I follow it, I really am not hungry! That's the good part.....bad part is I am missing my sugar! The cravings are certainly here, but keeping it under control!

Maria: What a great sounding day! Sometimes, that's all we need....a little time to do what we WANT to do. Reading always tops my list! I was wondering about the new Stephanie Meyer book.....I almost bought it today for my Nook! I got the new Tess Gerritsen's book instead.

Vicky: Your running group sounds like fun! Sounds like my kind of people!

Debra: I am glad you are back (wet t-shirt contest and all!)

I did get a run in this morning....but still struggling! 4 miles is about it for me right now. Was trying for 5 today, but couldn't do it! 12 min miles feel FAST to me right now! I know the extra weight is slowing me down, but my breathing is the main problem. Still have a slight productive cough....will it ever go away? The humidity is NOT helping!

Beth

 

[deekaypee]

Maria: Ahhh, office laps rock then! SO glad to hear the TM is fixed, even if it's a back-up option depending on the weather. And that you know how to fix it yourself.

I envy you your little sci-fi fan. DOOD watches things, a bit grudgingly. In exchange, I watch costume dramas more than grudgingly. How was DS's first days of school?

You booked at WL? Awww, I "want to go to there." Or the Poly. We're looking at the regular guest discounts that just got released – they're pretty good. 40% off WL. But DOOD wants to stay off-site. Maybe I'll just book & surprise him.

So glad you were able to have an "all about me" day. You definitely deserve it. You're so focused on being a good mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend to everyone else. I'm glad you were able to be a good "you" to you.

Vicky: I think it's just great your were adopted by the beginning group. Arent runners – real runners, not those people that make snarky comments about back of the packers or how "soft" marathons have gotten – just the best?

Have you looked at the special offers Disney just released for 2011? Discounts in terms of percentages are better at the Poly than GF for marathon weekend....not sure how the numbers crunch.

How's your eating going? Mine goes something like this: healthy, healthy healthy, fat, salt, fat, ooooh sugar, fat, salt, healthy, healthy. It's been an up-and-down battle these days. Don't beat yourself up to much...just think of it as a little pre-incentive for the 30K.

The nutrition article was splendid. I do love pomegranates.

Tandy: What great news about Harrison's new school year. Beaming is always an excellent way to being the year. Not to mention 1st base. Very good signs indeed. And I can see why you'd defer moving to Jamesport for a while, for the good of the whole family.

Oh, and it sounds like everything is just spectacular on the exercise/nutrition front, despite your current pain from overdoing it. (You will take time to recover, right?) I can use with some modeling behavior right now on both fronts. I love your 5K goal, albeit from a distance.

Beth: Yea! for your vacation – what a great way to celebrate #2's bday. And a pre-return to school trip, too. Hmmm, for some reason I didn't consider low-carb to break the sugar cravings. Yeah. That explains a lot. Thanks for the suggestion, and I was delighted to hear you're succeeding in day two of the low-carb conquering sugar move. I have NO doubts you'll be back in the running groove shortly. Congrats on just getting out there and doing it.

Hi to Cindy, Jackie, Manda, etc!

AFM: Weekends are still a bit of a cram. Only two weeks before university starts up, so we're on the go when we're not working. This weekend we saw two Harold Pinter plays, because I like Pinter & DOOD is teaching one of them in his classes. (My suggestion, and I totally admit I dangled his syllabus as a carrot just so that I could see a non-Shakespeare play.)

Running has been okay, especially now that we've had a bit of a break in the heat. I look forward to the fall and a stable workout schedule that doesn't change by the day. I tried the tape, and it helped, but I need to figure out how to use it properly.

Eating...eh, not so good. Too much food and even when it's good it's too much. I'm doing that social eating thing that I default to in nervous social situations. We're doing a lot of "networking" recently, and it's a bit odd. Sure, it's better that we network over dinner or parties, but still.....

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi leanies!

Debra - The eating... umm... is going I keep telling myself it will all get burned off on Saturday. My eating has been a little like your's ... good, okay, bad, good, good, okay, bad I went out with the same running group last night and everything had changed - new instructor, new people. Go figure! It was still fun!

Beth - Once the humidity disappears, you'll be back to doing your mega miles in no time! This summer has been a killer for heat and humidity and I know a lot of runners and walkers who've been struggling with it. Not to mention that you caught a cold, I know that's not helping. But WTG on the low carb and keeping those cravings under control! I sure could use some of your willpower right now

Maria - Speaking of the Daily show -Many (many, many) years ago when I did voice acting, I worked with Jason Jones (one of the correspondants). I'd doubt very much whether he remembers me but it was still fun! You know we just got VS stores in Canada but I haven't been to check them out yet. I always love getting stuff from them.

Tandy - We finally got the pretzel M&Ms in Canada! I saw an ad in the container they were in saying how they're less calories or lower fat or something like that. Almost like they were advertising them as a diet version of M&Ms! And way to go on those track workouts! You are lightning fast!

AFM - I went to pick up my race packet today for the Midsummer Night's Run this Saturday. I'm #939 but I don't think they have live race tracking because the race is small. I said hello to the RD and for some reason he said he remembered corresponding with me about some of the funding raising I had done. Anyway, they were giving out NB jackets instead of shirts which were really nice. Unfortunately, since I always register for races at the beginning of the year, my sizing was off. So I ended up with a small. I asked the volunteers if I could swap - last year they let me but this year they weren't budging. So I put on a really smile and went up to the RD and asked if he could swap the jacket for me. He said no problem and I walked out with an XS

The I went to the nearby cafe to pick up some pasta for lunch. The guy working at the pasta station wasn't there so I chatted up the manager. I told him I was doing a 30K and he said "Oh you're going to want the Mac & Cheese." I asked if I could get a little bigger piece. OMG! You should have seen what I ended up with! It was basically enough for 3 lunch servings and he didn't charge me extra and he threw in some carrot and celery sticks too. I'm not sure if that's a good thing but I'll just add it to the list of foods that the 30K will burn off.

So I think, I'll make a great producer one of these days Once the government decides to return our movie tax credits!

Oh and my therapist dubbed the running guy the "running jerk". I think I nearly fell off my chair laughing when he said that. He started out saying "So this running jerk..."

I've got a quick training session tonight with one of the chiros at my clinic and then I'm going home to give myself a mani and pedi! I picked up a bottle of Chanel polish as a treat to try and stop myself from buying sweets.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Debra - I think I'm evolving from a 9 hour gal to a 7 hour gal. Which is a good thing, since I can't seem to find those extra 2 hours. Of course, this has happened since I stopped running, so it may be that when I return to running my body may demand the other 2 hours back. Which is really gonna be a problem, especially if I'm still working extra hours at work, since I've been getting there at 7:00 every day.

Vicky - I vote for the dog. If you get the right one, he/she will be a great running partner! I'm officially limited by what I can cook right now. Our oven died a couple of weeks ago, and we're in a huge dilemma over how we want to proceed with repair/replacement. So we're opting to leave it dead for the time being. Since it's so hot, I don't mind not using it, but every now and then I plan a menu that requires it and then realize I can't cook it! And DD and I live for our Tide pens. Can't function without them (says something about just how klutzy we are... )
We stayed at GF once, when we weren't paying. It was nice, but I don't think we enjoyed it any more than we have any other hotel, other than the monorail being at the front door. We still prefer WL and use the boat to get over to MK, then monorail from there to Epcot!

Tandy - Funny thing about that volunteering. There were lots of opportunities in elementary school, not so many in middle school, and then when she got to high school and joined the band, oh my gosh! It could have become a full time job. I managed the concession stand (which the band was responsible for) her sophomore year, and it truly demanded more than my fulltime job.

Maria - WL is our favorite! Somehow it's evolved that POFQ is our "marathon" lodging, but when we're making a non-running vacation in an off-peak season, it's either WL or AKL. Your "by yourself" day sounded fabulous!

Beth - I just finished the new Tess Gerritson. Right now I'm in the middle of both the new Janet Evanovich and Justin Cronin's The Passage (hate it when the library gets more than one of the books on my reserve list at the same time!) Sorry you're still struggling with your runs. Are you going to go to Va Beach, or skip it altogether?

I had my injection yesterday, and the doc who did it finally explained to me in terms that I could understand exactly what was wrong. I left the ortho appointment more than a little fuzzy, so I haven't shared a whole lot here! I have a tear in the labrum, which he explained as the gasket that surrounds the hip socket. (Beth, you may understand this a lot better than I do!) The doctor yesterday seemed to think there's no guarantee that the injection will relieve enough pain for me to run, but the ortho thinks it will, so we'll see. I'm on no activity at all (walking or running) for 72 hours, then no running for 5-7 days. So sometime mid-next week I can give it a try. Then after MCM, the ortho and I will re-evaluate and determine if surgery is the best option, which seems to be the only way to actually repair the tear. From what I've read, it doesn't sound like a lot of fun, at least recovery-wise, but if I want to run again on a regular basis, it may be the only route to go. But I'm not gonna stress about that right now - I just need to get some miles in and make it to October 31st.

As for eating, I'm right there with those of you who are embracing junk food with a vengeance. Between crazy work stuff, and being depressed about how long this medical stuff has drug on, I've been eating anything and everything I can find that isn't good for me. Strangely enough, I dared to get on the scale this morning, and it didn't scare the fool out of me! I must be doing something right.

On the fun side, our Galloway group is having our pancake breakfast Saturday morning, so I'm joining the ranks of the injured to help cook. I did that a couple of summers ago and had a blast. Of course, I have to be there at 6:00AM, but the end result will be worth it. So much for healthy eating!

Jackie

 

[rubato]

Good morning ladies. I hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Jackie: At least you have an answer now. I hope the rest and injections work, but I'm a little worried. I have no medical knowledge at all, so bear with me here. If the labrum is torn, and tears don't heal, are they saying that you may be just fine living with this tear? I'm not an advocate for surgery, unless it's really necessary (I've had 5, but that's a different story! ), but how can living with the tear work? Sorry for my rookie questions.

Any news on the work front? Have they hired anyone yet? I can just imagine how rough that's been. Have fun cooking pancakes. It's nice to help support when you can't get out there and run!

Vicky: Good luck on your race! I'm sure you'll do great things!

I'm so jealous of your XS. You really must be tiny. Did you eat all the mac n cheese?

Debra: Which play did you see? I'm sure you'll get through the next 2 weeks. And, I'm right there with you on the food. It's healthy, but there's just too much of it. When things settle down, I'm sure you'll be right back in it.

Beth: Good job with the eating. I hope you're still in control! Hey, at least you ran 4 miles. That's better than last week. I hope you can get well though. You've been sick for a long time.

Maria: Your day to yourself sounds AWESOME! Exactly my kind of day. We all need more of those. I was reading a lot for awhile, but have slowed down. I'm so glad the TM is officially repaired now!

AFM: I took everyone's advice and took a couple of rest days. I did nothing Tuesday, mostly because I couldn't really walk. Then, on Wednesday, I took it slow and easy. My dad had surgery anyway, so I didn't have time to exercise. Thursday was fun. I dusted the bike off and went for a 20 mile ride. I had hoped for 30, but my quads said no. Yesterday I took my really fit, buff friend for a walk. She said she wanted to try for my 12 mile route. Well, after 5, she turned around. By 8, she was dying and almost crying. So much for looking fit. It made me feel pretty good. I've always envied her physique, but she's not as "fit" as me, she just looks like she is! So, we ended up with 10 miles. Then, Frank and I went dancing last night. I'm a little sore today, but not bad at all. I'm feeling a little guilty because I haven't run once this week, but it helps me to mix it up a little bit.

Got on the scale for the weekly weigh in. My husband and son lost and I gained! I don't understand. I'm up 1.5 pounds. Oh well, I feel good, so who cares, right?

Tandy

 

[MouseDogMom]

Tandy - I kind of got the impression that the ortho wants to try the injection just to get me through the season, and then do the surgery. I don't think it's really an option, at least from what I've been reading. Fortunately, as long as I'm not running I'm not in a lot of pain anymore, but apparently it can lead to all sorts of problems with osteoarthritis down the road (and that may happen with or without the surgery - I'm a little fuzzy on that!) I'm supposed to see him again in 4 weeks, so I expect I'll have a lot of questions by that point. I've pretty much resigned myself to the surgery part - am just trying to figure out when to schedule it. I wanted to wait till the first of the year when I get 4 weeks of vacation, but if I do that I'll miss the Myrtle Beach Half, but if I do it any earlier, I won't be able to train for that race anyway! My running career looks really, really tenuous.

As for work, our new warehouse manager started Monday, and he seems to be catching on quickly. I took Friday off to move DD back into her dorm, so he had to do several duties that I'd been handling. I'll know when I get back this Monday how he did with them.

The pancake breakfast was amazing! I love helping out with it - we cook for 250-300 people, all on gas grills. Menu included pancakes (plain, blueberry, and chocolate chip), scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, and more sweets than you can imagine. All the cooks came home with bags of leftovers. (Somehow I ended up with a box of cinnamon rolls and a container of brownies, along with a bag of grapes. Maybe not the healthiest choices?)

The scale doesn't matter, as long we're doing everything right, right?

Jackie

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hey leanies! Happy Monday!

Tandy - WTG on all the exercise you got in this weekend!! Gotta love working out with someone else and then realizing how much fitter you are! It's a great feeling! And hey, you weren't running either! Thanks for reminding me about the mac & cheese. I didn't eat all of it and meant to have it for lunch today (but forgot and brought something else). I didn't see it in the fridge so maybe someone threw it out (or ate it ) You know, I don't see myself as tiny but I have had people say that. I'll post a pic of myself one of these days from 2007 - before I started running. There's definitely a difference! And don't worry about the scale, from what I've read - weight can fluctuate as much as 2 lbs in a day. If you ate a lot of meat, it tends to stick around for a while and add weight. From what it sounds like, you're doing everything right

Jackie - Don't worry the grapes cancel out the cinnamon rolls and brownies It's your treat for getting out there as early as you did and making sure everyone had pancakes. I wish there was a running group in my area that did pancake breakfasts after a run! Or even just a race I'm glad you have an answer on what's wrong but I see your dilemna in trying to schedule it in. I say don't worry about the races for now - just make sure you have the time to take off for recovery and rehab. What are your plans for MCM? I know you're really looking forward to that one.

AFM - I had a really great race on Saturday evening. I did a long race report (don't feel you have to read it )

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=37933334&postcount=174

Just because it's the leanies thread, I'll share what I ate.

Breakfast
- Egg white omelette with green peppers, low fat cheddar cheese, onions topped with salsa
- Organic strawberries
- 1 slice whole wheat toast with margarine and grape jelly

Snack
- Coffee + donut

Lunch
- Chicken noodle soup (gotta get that sodium in)
- 1 slice whole wheat toast with margarine
- Mixed greens salad
- 1/3 cup whole wheat pasta with tomato sauce (extra lean ground beef, green peppers, onions, mushrooms and various spices)

Snack (45 minutes before start)
- Big handful of pretzel M&Ms (it's got salt & sugar right )

I did much much better than I ever expected and had a huge PB! So my next race is the 1/2 at the end of September so I'm definitely going to get my eating back on track for that and see if I can't lose a little extra!

Have a great day!

 

[rubato]

Vicky: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! What an awesome race. Loved the race report, but 2 things stand out most. #1: Your ex was great. Maybe he can redeem himself a little! #2:It just goes to show you, being chased by a giant bee in a tutu will get you moving, won't it?
Really fantastic time. I am so impressed!

Jackie: I love cinnamon rolls. That would not have made it all the way home with me! How did the new warehouse manager do? I guess as long as you know that the surgery is inevitable, you can prepare for it and the recovery. Better to be healed and miss out on this season's running than to never run again, right? I would probably take advantage of that 4 weeks off and just skip the marathon. It stinks, but it's got to be done.

AFM: I didn't eat well this weekend. Got back on track today, so I hope to have a good weigh in on Friday. I'm going for another 12 miler tomorrow and hope to run a lot of it.

Have a good one ladies.
Tandy

 

[MouseDogMom]

Vicky - LOVED, LOVED, the race report. The longer, the better. I feel like I was there. Like Tandy said, the ex did great! And you had a terrific race. You're gonna rock the half in September.

Tandy - The cinnamon rolls were a story all by themselves. My running buddy makes the world's best cinnamon rolls. A couple of months ago, she made a pan for each of those in our small group of friends, and we all fell in love. So she made 3 large pans for Saturday's breakfast, and I made sure I had a couple while we were cooking, just in case they ran out. One of the other volunteers and I kept making trips to the sweets table just for her cinnamon rolls. Since there was so much other food, only 2 of her 3 pans had been eaten by the time we started cleaning up. I went to the end of the table to grab the 3rd pan to take home, and it was GONE! The other volunteer had snagged it before I could get to it, so I was stuck with the grocery store cinnamon rolls. I was DEVASTATED! (Truth be told, they're pretty good, but they're nowhere as good as Brenda's.) Later that evening, we went out to dinner together, and I told her what happened, so she said she'd make me another pan all my own!
The warehouse manager did okay. I spent a couple of hours figuring out an error that happened Friday, but it wasn't completely his fault, so I'm giving him a freebie on that one. I let him do everything again today so I could catch up from Friday, so I can check again tomorrow. Unfortunately, our computer network went down nationwide today around lunchtime, so we were completely without computers from about 12:30 to the end of the day. Didn't get a whole lot of catching up done in the end.

As for my MCM plans... one of the BOT WISHers posted yesterday looking for someone to walk/run with her for MCM. If she's serious about doing that instead of selling her bib, I may opt for that. After my walk last night, I don't think I have any chance of running it, and I hate for Brenda (my running buddy) to give up her chance at a PR to walk with me, which she'd probably do just to get me there. We're supposed to go out Wednesday night so I can try running, so I'll know more then about how my hip is going to react, but so far, I can't see any improvement. I'm considering just using large doses of painkillers to get me through, if he said I can't do more damage, but I know that's not the smartest option!

My coworker and I were talking today about timing of the surgery, and if the ortho will agree, I think I'd like to schedule it around the holidays. DD will be home from school so she could help out around the house , and I wouldn't need as much vacation time since some of the days would be holiday pay. And it's slower at work then anyway, so I wouldn't be leaving them in quite as much of a bind. All things to work out over the next few weeks...

Jackie

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, Lean Ladies!

Jackie -- I know this isn't the right type of encouragement, but dang that pan of cinnamon rolls all to yourself sounds good! I am so sorry you are not seeing improvement. I know how very frustrated you are. Here's hoping it really kicks in and tomorrow you feel 100 times better You are right that the scale doesn't always reflect our good choices. Sometimes you just have to keep making them and power through, the scale will catch up eventually!

Tandy -- 12 miles sounds fantastic. I hope you were able to run the amount you wanted. I always think it's interesting when models and other buff looking types try exercise and you find out they really aren't very fit. Good genes does not necessarily equal good health. I bet your fit, buff friend was surprised, but it's just more proof that consistency is key, you have to do the miles to get the results!

Vicky -- Wow, Vicky! You ran an incredible race! I am so glad you felt good the entire way, that's the mark of a really good race in all ways! Jason Jones! He cracks me up. It seems like his wife Samantha Bee is perpetually pregnant. It must be fun to have brushes with celebrity -- actually, I guess you are our stealth celebrity -- what's this about voice work?! You are like an onion -- I never know what layer you are going to reveal next, and each new revelation gets better than the last. Which reminds me, have you ever done a Causeforce event? Their COO is a good friend. Actually, she's the one who's always running into Bob from the BL in the grocery store...

Debra -- Methinks there may have been a bit too much Shakespeare in your recent repertoire? It sounds like you are a bit Othelloed out...I really, really dislike networking. I think I am the world's worst. I'd like to say it comes because my verbal capacity is diametrically opposed to my written skills. If I even open my mouth I sound like I don't have a clue -- and well, often I don't! It's really better if I just keep shovelling food in my mouth. Ok, probably not, but old habits die hard

Beth -- How is the low carb coming? How about your heat and humidity? It's just rainy here, so that's not stopping anyone. I think it's making my shoulder ache more, though

I feel like a fraud posting here. I was doing really well last week, and then my shoulder started bothering me. By Sunday I could barely move it -- my dh said I looked like Frankenstein So, no activity for me since this time last week, and not eating the best, either. Getting close to our vacation, and so much to do in so little time...it's not translating into good habits. I went to yoga today and I think it helped my shoulder. The ache is deep in the muscle, so I'm afraid it's just going to take time. I've done icy/hot, biofreeze and Aleve in various quantities and combinations, and it definitely is improving each day.

Anyway, I found out that the week after I get back from our vacation I have to spend a week in Denver at a conference. I am looking forward to it, but it's just another week before I can settle in and feel like my attention is focused on my health. On the bright side, I'd rather get all the travelling over with for awhile so I can establish a routine. I could have gone to Atlanta at the end of the month instead, but earlier seemed like a better idea.

And at this point I've seriously started lusting after the Cinnabon that is in my future...although we will be going to Goofy's Candy Co. first, so there are definitely some pretzel sticks dipped in dark chocolate and covered in peanuts headed my way... Now all I have to do is actually pack the family. I'm so tired when I get home from work, I just have piles and lists, nothing concrete yet. But I did buy everything, almost everything we need, so it really is a matter of assembly and watching Worf get mad and sad once the suitcases come out The vet tech who's going to take care of him while we're gone came over last night to get the lay of the land. I feel completely confident she will do a great job, I just hope he doesn't get so depressed he gives up. She promised to give him lovin's, and my dh thinks I'm being overly dramatic, but I can see him getting so sad when we just don't come back...ok, we will be back, but it's going to be lonely.

Ok, I guess that's more than enough for now. I hope to post again before we leave for FL, if not everyone stay strong, enjoy yourselves, and I'll think of you when I'm checking out the Christmas store at Disney.

This reminds me -- I wanted to ask if you guys would be interested in doing some kind of "exchange" at the holidays? I don't mean to set up a burden, but we could set a limit, draw names, make it an ornament, etc., just something fun to add to the Leanies. No one will hurt my feelings in the slightest if that seems like too much to add to an already packed season!

Maria

 

[MouseDogMom]

I RAN TODAY!!!!

My running buddy and I were going to wait until tomorrow, but the weather today was gorgeous. Temps were in the low 80s, there was a nice breeze, so she called me and asked if I wanted to give it a try tonight. We met after work and did 4.2 miles in a little over an hour. Can't tell you what kind of intervals we did, since we completely winged it. I think it was mostly 2R/2W, but we just walked until I was ready to run, and tried to keep the run segments to 2:00.

I did cheat a little - took 3 ibuprofen before I went. I'd been sore during the day at work, but the longer we were out there, the better I felt. I'm waiting to see how tomorrow goes. I expect that there will be all sorts of muscles that haven't been used in a while, but I'm most curious about the hip. How it feels tomorrow may determine whether MCM is a go or not...

Jackie