Working on Weight Loss and getting Lean!

[bunnyfoo]

Good morning ladies! I had a crazy craving for salt yesterday and ended up snacking waaay too much. I ate my usual snack of an apple but then ate a handful of almonds - about 20 I think. Then I was still "hungry" so I tried drinking a bottle of water but that didn't do anything so I went bought a bag of pretzels and ate about 3/4 of that. Went to DF's house and he had baked multigrain pita chips so I ate a big handful of that. And then after dinner felt like something sweet so I ate two granola bars Felt so bloaty and gross afterward. I blame TOM - remind me not to do that again.

Jackie - Sorry to hear about your DNS but I'll agree with you that a 5K isn't worth injuring yourself over. I've also noticed that I'll change my stride too to compensate for an injury which leads to other aches and pains. Somedays I feel like there are so many runners who seem to be injury free and wonder why can't I be one of them

Beth - WTG on running while in Arizona! Were there some nice trails where you were staying? Yes, the sister is a bit over the top!! I wondered if that was an act for the camera or if that's her real personality.

Cindy - I've been having a couple of those off points days too. I'm not counting points but I am finding that I'm missing the sugar. I know if I can stay off it for a week, I'll be okay but it's just staying off that's the problem. I try to make up for it with some extra weight exercises but know I just really have to clean up my eating. It's tough I know.

AFM - I've got training tonight and then my 5K on Saturday. It's at the airport on a runway so it should be fun! The weather is suppose to be hot and humid but I'm hoping that it will stay cool around 9AM. I don't have any time goals - originally, I wanted to finish in 29:00 or under but with my ankle and me running intervals, I don't think it will happen. So I'm just going to go and have fun

Have a great day everyone!

 

[rubato]

Good afternoon ladies!

Vicky: The Dannon Light n Fit is made with Splenda. I only buy that. I forgot that you are from Canada!
The race on the runway sounds like fun! Are the other runways going to be open? THAT would be cool!
I ended up not playing mini golf and just let the kids do it. I don't really enjoy it unless I'm at DW. In fact, when we were there in January, we played that REALLY hard course and that was fun! Nothing like an extremely difficult challenge while playing a game!

Jackie: I'm so sorry you didn't get to even start. That's exactly what happens to me after my knee has been acting up awhile. I have to adjust my gait so much, my hip starts hurting bad. Then, I just have to lay off running, and sometimes even walking, til it gets better!
Doesn't it feel good to be way ahead of the crowd when it comes to those healthy habits. 64 oz of water is a breeze now!

Beth: to being back to running and feeling good! I love when I go on vacation and still manage to run my days.

AFM: I have been eating well and running. I feel good right now. I have been putting off running today because I just had too much to do and now it's hot! So, TM here I come! As long as some stupid horrible show is on like the Real Housewives of New York, I'm good! Or, my favorite, America's Next Top Model! Oh boy!

I've taken Jackie's advice and started a new book Death DuJour, and so far, so good. It's the 2nd in the series, but I had to put a library request in for the first one. It's interesting. I love books about forensic pathology, but this is about forensic anthropology. Slightly different take on the whole thing, which is cool. Mostly, I just like strong, female leads with a lot of intelligence, and this one has that.

Have a wonderful day everyone.
Tandy

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Leanies!

I'm going to do some cross-posting to try to catch up. Between being home with ds Monday and Tuesday and then being behind basically three days yesterday and today, I have been to swamped to post much!

I did yoga Monday, and it was like coming home to an old friend. While I do yoga at work, it had been awhile since I did the BL Weight Loss Yoga workout with Bob. It was encouraging to see Michelle "in progress" again -- sometimes I need to be reminded you can get smaller, it is possible!

Tuesday I ran 10M in 119 minutes. I was really pleased. I deliberately slowed a bit since this was my second 10M attempt in 4 days, and I finished feeling strong. I literally sprinted through my shower and left with only moisturizer on my face to make it to the theater for Shrek. DS and I had the theater all to ourselves, which was awesome! However, I don't think I'm a candidate for mother of the year since I let him have popcorn as his lunch. He ate throughout the whole movie, and then wasn't hungry for anything else. On the bright side, I brought grape tomatoes, carrots and a snack size bag filled with pretzels, and drank diet tea.

After the movie we went to Target to pick up jammies for ds and a present for dh for Father's Day. Then we went to Hallmark so we could load up on Father's Day cards (gotta earn my points for $ off at the July Open House!). I offered him various food he enjoys (cheese pizza, chicken fingers), but he just wasn't hungry. I brought him home and then had hummus with peppers and sugar-free jello pudding (cinnamon roll, not bad), and after I finish typing I have to download from I-tunes for ds, and then I promised to watch some Tivo before I pick dh up from work.

All in all we had a great day, and I'm really glad I was able to spend it with ds.

Wednesday -- Got up at 4:30 and ran 6M, then had an unbelievable work day, as in I don't know the last time I was that productive, it was crazy! Then my scary SIL arrived with dh's cousin's daughter. I think her classic comment for this visit to me was, "I've never seen your hair that cute!". Um, thanks?!

Today -- Unfortunately, I am way too tired to stay up for the whole Celtics game...it may not be such a bad thing because that should help me get up at 4:30 for my run tomorrow. I have 4M on tap, I didn't get any mileage in today because my fruit loop SIL (you know you have one!) was sleeping in my workout area. She took ds and a cousin to FL this morning to visit my awesome SIL (thank goodness for this one to balance things out!) for a few days. It's just long enough for dh and I to relax a bit and also miss him, he'll be back Sunday. Anyway, I am so worn from work, I don't have a run in me now. I have been totally flat out since I stayed home with ds Monday and Tuesday, and haven't had any DIS time -- I was only able to listen to the DIS podcast while I ate lunch. For anyone who listens and hasn't caught this week's show yet, Kevin's restaurant review is a classic hoot!

Tandy -- My favorite of the trendy shows running right now is "The Little Couple", but I also enjoy "Cake Boss", probably a little too much!

Vicky -- I think it's really important to have days or races when you're only goal is to have a good time, and the air strip sounds really neat! Still no facebook for us. We're going to hold out as long as we can, until ds gets really insistent. I just don't need one more thing to monitor...

Jackie -- I couldn't agree more, the west coast times are just not right! Hopefully tonight's game will be better, even though I can't see it all. Let me add my voice to the "DNS" was a good choice group -- really, a 5K is not worth an injury!

Beth -- for running every day while you were away from home, especially since you were working! It is hard to eat well while you're away, so getting that exercise in can't be beat! You are also right about the eating -- I've been having a salad every night with my entree, which seems to help. You should have seen the pitiful size of my lasagna helping with that salad -- it was about a 2x3 slice, but I felt full enough, thank goodness!

Cindy -- Glad to see you posting! This weather is bizarre. I'm looking forward to the warmth tomorrow, but definitely wanting to run early!

Jeanne -- Hope you aren't giving us a thought!

Manda & Debra -- Hey, where's our Manda and Debra?

Ok, off to eat grilled salmon and that salad -- everyone have a great night and a stellar weekend!

Maria

 

[rubato]

Good morning lean ladies!


Maria: Nice to see you back! You are going crazy on those miles! I am so impressed. It's such a time commitment to run that much, and you are getting it done!

I love Bob, but have never done his yoga DVD. I'm just not that into yoga, because I can't relax. I am wound very tight, as my hubby would say! I might give it a try though, just because I love Bob so much!

It sounds like you and your son had a great time together. Don't worry about the popcorn for lunch. It happens when you're a kid. At least he hasn't learned how to continue to eat when he's full, the way most adults have!

I'm sooooo sorry about last night's game! I didn't get to see it all, but saw the highlights this morning. Mike and Mike on ESPN chalked it all up to the injury for the Celts, saying that the Lakers wouldn't have won otherwise.

AFM: I ran out of time for my run yesterday, so instead of driving, I ran to zumba and back and got 4 miles in. Plus, I added extra intensity to my zumba workout. My quads are KILLING me today, but I love it. I'm going for 6 miles today and lifting upper body, which just seems to take forever.

On a very serious plus side, I finally braved the scale today. I am down!!!! I've been eating really well, and it's finally showing.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday!
Tandy

 

[MouseDogMom]

Tandy - Good for you for braving the scale, and great job being down! I haven't been so brave. Then again, TOM was here this week, so I knew the news would be ugly, especially since I hadn't been running much. Have you finished Death DuJour yet?

Maria - We're moving on to soccer now... and tennis... and Indy car racing.

Vicky - I know you haven't posted it yet, but CONGRATULATIONS! Great time on your 5K!

Jeanne - Hope you're having a wonderful, RELAXING, time!

Managed to run 10 miles yesterday, relatively pain-free. My hip was really tight when we started, but the farther I ran, the better it felt. Ran the first 6 with my regular group, then did the next 4 with a small group of friends. The last 2 miles a couple of us picked up the pace and finished really strong. DH is fussing at me for doing the extra miles, but I'm freaking that I haven't been running, and I argued that as long as I was feeling good, I was going to run. So there!

Jackie

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Leanies!

Do you want the good news or the bad news first? I finally made it into the 180s ...but I suspect I ate my way back out this weekend. Now I have 5 days to exercise and eat for fuel so that hopefully I can retain the status at the next BL weigh-in...my strategy involves crossing fingers and sticking to my plan...

I ran 4M Friday when I got home and 10M yesterday, and then took today off. Of course I'm regretting that now...I plan to do 4M tomorrow and another 10M Tuesday (I'm home with ds again this Monday and Tuesday), and then 6M Wednesday and Thursday, and another 10 Friday. Next Saturday is going to be a better day to have fewer miles, so I'll hopefully just do 4.

It was almost like I was standing outside my body watching myself eat things I didn't really want. I do this every time I hit a milestone. I realize I have to figure out why and stop it. I think there is a very real part of me that is afraid to be smaller, and I just don't know why. I have some ideas, but it basically comes down to I don't think I trust myself enough. I guess I need more faith in me. I think I don't know how to be the thin one, 'cause I can on barely remember being the size I am today before. It's like I don't know how to be a much smaller person. I know, that probably doesn't make any sense.

And now that my pop psych session is over...

Jackie -- I am so glad you were running and feeling good at the same time! And yes, we have to move along now. For us it's the Sox and Patriots speculation. I love football season, so at least I have something to look forward to!

Tandy -- You did it! All that hard work does pay off! I am so proud of you!

Everyone have an awesome evening!

Maria

 

[corinnak]

Hi Leanies! Just popping in with a quick note again:

It was almost like I was standing outside my body watching myself eat things I didn't really want. I do this every time I hit a milestone. I realize I have to figure out why and stop it. I think there is a very real part of me that is afraid to be smaller, and I just don't know why. I have some ideas, but it basically comes down to I don't think I trust myself enough. I guess I need more faith in me. I think I don't know how to be the thin one, 'cause I can on barely remember being the size I am today before. It's like I don't know how to be a much smaller person. I know, that probably doesn't make any sense.

This makes sense to me 100%. I remember feeling like I was losing my old self sometimes, and while I had not been overly fond of my appearance, there was a bit of a mourning that had to happen as I went from the "old" me to the "new" me. People dont' realize how hard it is to change not only your body but also your idea about how you look and how it relates to who you are. It can change how almost everyone in your environment relates to you at least on some small level, which is a little scary! And for me, there was a very real part of me that identified myself as "someone who wants to lose weight" and when I got closer to my goal, I started to feel the loss of that, strange as it seemed at the time.

If you've long thought of yourself as "someone over 190 pounds" even if you weren't thrilled with that reality, it was part of how you saw yourself - and the process of letting that go can be tough. Sometimes it takes a little time is all, too. Time to get to know and like the new, different YOU that you are becoming.

You've already made it so far and through so much - you will figure this out as well, I know!

Also, I love the Bob Weight Loss Yoga (though there are a couple of comments that get annoying after about the 3rd time....DVD's. What can you do?)


Tandy - Congratulations on the scale!

Jackie - I'm glad your hip settled down as your run went on. Congratulations on the miles! It's an accomplishment, for sure!


AFM - I'm working on some cross training this summer - swimming and biking. I can't believe how great swimming makes my back feel! I also have a training plan printed out for Disneyland. I think I ended up sort of overtrained, exhausted and burned out in the past couple months mostly from just pushing too hard on most of my workouts - looking at the suggested paces on this training plan, I realized I was wanting to be near-race-fast all the time, and that will definitely burn me out quickly!

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning lean ladies! It's been a hectic week! I got back from my conference last Wednesday, but have been going since!

Summer is here, and I swear I am busier now than when the boys were in school! I was looking forward to some 'down' time, but that's not happening!

Baseball playoffs started last night.....and I have to say that my boys team stepped up to the plate last night! They have had a challenging season, but they put that all aside and played awesome last night.

We played the first seeded team (and we were next to last seeded) and the other team expected to walk away with it! We took an early lead with a few great hits, giving up only one run the first 3 innings (so it was 4 to 1) They decided to get serious, and put their best pitcher in (who they were saving for a 'real' game....yes, that's what their coach said) He was a decent pitcher, but we continued to hit off him, and he walked quite a few of our players too!

Toward the end of the game, they tied up at 6.......my oldest son walked (his third) and the bases loaded, 2 outs, and Alex (kid #2) steps up to the plate. I am pacing, and just about fainting at this point. But, Alex LOVES pressure (and attention!) and is at a full count.......and SLAMS out the longest triple in history, bringing in 3 runs and he's at third! Score now 9 to 6.. He ends up stealing home to make it 10 to 6. The other team had last bat, and brought in 3 but we ended up making an out at home, and striking them out!!!! The most awesome game in history!

I have to say that the first seeded team was not gracious losers. Their coach had them huddled on the mound for a 'pep' talk. Guess what he says? "You have screwed up this whole game. If I EVER see play like this again, I will kick every one of you out of the leauge." I am ashamed of coaching like this. One kid from their team got tagged out (by Adam!) at first and came by us on the way to their bench CRYING! I sort of asked 'why is he crying? The answer? Because he was going catch hell by the coach! That's just a shame. I wouldn't let my kids play with a coach like that. They were used to winning all their games, and just couldn't believe OUR team could beat them!

I was never so proud of a group of boys.....and they were missing 3 players, and the nine of them played the entire game, in extreme heat, with heart and determination! They deserved this win! The coaches were so happy to see them pull it off. And Alex got alot of attention for his game winning triple!
Wow! What a game!

AFM: I ended up taking a few days off last week with some issues with my heel. I am not sure what's up with it, but it was really bothering me. It felt better on my run yesterday, so I hope the problem is gone! I got up this morning to run, but it didn't happen......just really tired. The jet lag with 2 trips to the west coast in 2 weeks has sapped my energy. I couldn't get to sleep last night, even though I was exhausted. I hoping this straightens out soon.....I am really tired!\

Beth

 

[rubato]

Good morning to all you lean ladies!

Beth: WOW! That IS the best game ever! It actually brought tears to my eyes. How fantastic for them! I can't remember, how old are your boys? We had a game last night as well, with a completely different outcome. We were playing the next to last seeded team (didn't think we were going to walk away with it though, because we are 4th to last, so I figured we were pretty evenly matched). We have 4 kids out of town, with my son being one of them. That means, we only have 8 available and that's the league minimum. 20 min before gametime, the8th player is not on the field to warm up. We call his parents, they're at the pool and didn't know we had a game!The other 7 boys had to forfeit and it was not the way we wanted to go down. It was going to be an opportunity for some of our non starters because all 4 that are gone on vacation are starters. We played anyway, borrowing 2 players from the other team, but the boys were dejected to say the least. And, of course, the parents were furious. We held it in nicely, though! I don't like coaches like that either. These are children. If they are playing their best, so what if they make mistakes? Berating a child for that is pretty crazy. Our coach is kind of the opposite and a little too soft sometimes, but I'll take it! So, are there more games still? Or, since you beat the #1 team, do you win the whole thing?

Corrina: So glad you're back in full swing here! I like your plan to crosstrain and take it a little easier. With the heat, I've had to slow down a full mile per minute, but it gets me through the miles! Are you playing with the thought of a tri? I think it would be so much fun to try one except my swimming stinks!

Maria: Congratulations on the 180s!!!!!!!!! I think you and Corrina both hit on one of the problems we psychologically have with weight loss. You don't want to lose who you are, and part of you is, in fact, disappearing! Just remember, you are still always going to be the same good person, no matter what you weigh. So, how far are you from goal now? Each ten has got to feel so good! Again, great job!!!!

Jackie: Are you STILL feeling good? Great job on that run. Because of the heat, I so rarely feel good enough to finish, much less run extra! No, I haven't finished the book yet. I started on her 2nd, then the 1st came in. So, now, for some stupid reason, I'm reading them both. But, I'll be going to the pool for a few hours today, so I hope to get some real reading time in!

AFM: Well, I am one sad mom! My son is at camp this week. He is gone for 5 days and 4 nights and it's his first sleep away camp! I know he's having a fantastic time, but I miss him so much and I worry about him being homesick. He wasn't nervous at all when I took him yesterday. He barely could stop his socializing long enough to say goodbye to me! I thought I'd be thrilled to have a week to myself, but no, not at all!

My weight loss was short lived. TOM is here, at least as much as it effects me, and I'm bloated. But, with TOM I'm only back up to where I was before the loss!The worst part is that my fact is a pimply mess. No one ever told me that pimples would last into my 40s!

I've been doing okay with exercise, but just can't seem to get those long runs in right now. I dread them! I guess it's normal when you've been building up your mileage for months to just not want to do it anymore, but I need to run more! My weekly mileage has dwindled to 20-25 max. I was up to 35 at one point.

Well, everyone, have a wonderful day!
Tandy

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning Tandy! Our baseball tournament is double elimanation. The losing team last night go into the loser bracket and will play again. I believe if they win the loser bracket they have a shot of playing the final game. We move on and play again Friday, either our own other B team (who is win-less this season) or another team that we have beat twice. We have the possibiltiy in winning that one too! (We didn't think that we would win ANY, so we are already ahead of the game!) Sorry to hear what happened to your son's team.....what a shame! I always have the fear of 'forgetting' a game or practice, and when you have 2 members of a small team, it would be devastating! We did well last night even though we had only 9 players!

Adam is 13 and Alex is 11. This will be the last year they play with each other. Makes me sort of sad, but not them! They get sick of each other! Have to say they made a great team last night playing 1st and 2nd base! Some grandparents (who didn't know they were brothers) remarked how well they throw to each other! They actually made a tremendous double play last night with a flying catch at second with an immediate throw to 1st! They throw with each ALOT! I was really proud of that play!

Maria: What you have is 'growing' pains! It happens to most of us, but in different ways. It's hard to let go of the familiar! You are the person you are, no matter what your weight is, or hair style, or outfit! It's just hard when you approach milestones to let go of what you define yourself with. I was ALWAYS the heaviest girl in the room. And even now when I am not, I still identify with that comment. It's hard to step back and try to see yourself differently. It takes time, and committment to what your goals are. You have done such an amazing job. Just give yourself a break, and don't judge yourself too harshly. you will get where you are going at YOUR own speed.....don't try to go faster with it. It will back-fire on you if you skip the steps to get there. I think of it alot like being an alchololic. You change your ways slowly and methodically, to keep and maintain those changes. Welcome to the 180's!!!! (the 170's are waiting!)

Beth

 

[MouseDogMom]

Beth - What a game! I had goosebumps, and a few tears too! Congratulations to both Adam and Alex for playing so well, and for being part of a team who do it the right way. I don't understand how coaches like the other one think they're doing the boys any favor - they're just going to end up hating the game before they're done.

Tandy - DD's soccer team always struggled to field a full team. More often than not, we played down a player or two. Sometimes the other team would match our numbers, but occasionally we'd get the coach who seized the opportunity to win and played a full team. It always happened on the hottest days when our girls were dying in the heat. Enjoy your week and don't worry about your son - he'll have a great time!

Maria - Listen to Beth and Corinna. Then slowly work your way back to the 180's. And then the 170's. We're here to keep you headed in the right direction!

Corinna - I think I'm struggling with a little of the burnout issue as well. It's too late to take a break now, since the Galloway season is well under way, but I think I've decided that once this season is over (either in December or after January - if we decided to do Disney in '11) to take a few weeks off. I thoroughly enjoyed racing all winter, but I don't think I did my body any favors.

I broke down yesterday and called my massage therapist. Told her I want a full hour of all-over fix-everything pampering. I go Thursday afternoon. I also scheduled my annual physical, so I have 3 1/2 weeks to get my weight and cholesterol numbers where I want them to be. I'll be doing my own "Early Summer Challenge" for the next month!

DH wants to coach my running buddy and me for MCM, and we're having our first session at the track after work today. (Technically, not after work, since I'm taking a half day off to take DD to the doctor and Sienna to the vet, but later this afternoon!) The temp should be around 97, so it should be a challenge in itself! Good thing I'm drinking 64+ ounces of water...

Jackie

 

[bunnyfoo]

Hi ladies!

Beth - What an awesome game! I love it when the underdogs come from behind!! Congrats to Alex!! I did feel badly for the kids with the angry coach He must have thought the anger and threats would somehow motivate them. I can't imagine playing on a team like that. How's your heel feeling today?

Jackie - Thanks! The 5K was a blast! The all over pampering massage sounds like heaven! Enjoy it! Good luck with your running tonight! 97 is pretty hot so take things easy.

Tandy - Hope you're enjoying your week to yourself! I'm sure DS is having a blast! Overnight camps were one of my favourite things when I was younger. Do you have any races coming up? I've found that's one way to motivate myself to increase the miles. Otherwise, I can never force myself to run more than 5 miles as a LR. Kind of silly I guess that I need a training schedule to tell me what to do.

Maria - I know that feeling you were describing and I still get it sometimes. I know it's so cliche but change is hard (and scary - well for me anyway). I agree with the advice that Beth, and Tandy Corinna have posted! And congrats on making it into the 180s! With the miles that you're putting in, the 170s are right around the corner.

AFM - So I did my 5K last Saturday and got a PB of 27:24! The race was held at the airport on a closed runway so we were able to watch the planes landing and taking off as we were running. I can only imagine what the passengers were thinking I got to start a little later than I would have liked. I was picking up my chip and bib and had problems attaching my chip to my shoe. I panicked a little but DF helped me unlace my shoe completely and we managed to get it on. I still had enough time to use to port-a-potties, to stretch and walk out to the runway.

The temperature was beginning to warm up but luckily the sun stayed away so all we had was the humidity and the wind. I didn't realize how strong the wind actually was until we started running. I guess that's the nature of the runway - no trees or shelter in a big wide open space. I tried running behind some other runners but the wind was just all over the place. I made it through the first 2/3 of the course to the turnaround and the wind just died so unfortunately I didn't get an extra push towards the finish. I did end up stopping several times and one time I chatted with a ROTE runner I forgot to ask his name though. So I finished in 27:24 and placed 250th overall (11/97 in my age category) so you know it was a small race :laugh: I think I'll be shooting for a 26:30 and lower next 5K! My next race is a 10 miler on July 11th.

My PT is on vacation this week so I'm training with my chiro instead. We did a bunch of metabolic and core exercises today. It's funny how new exercises are always a lot tougher. I didn't realize my core was achy today until I reached my hands above my head to stretch. Wednesday I'm working out with him again and we're going to do weights and deadlifting. I changed it from Thursday so I could go and get a cut and a color. I'm thinking of cutting bangs so that might end up looking ... interesting.

The eating has been so-so ... I'm managing to stay on track for breakfasts and lunches (with the exception of the post race pancakes). Dinner is a little tricky because I find myself wanting all kinds of snacks. I sort of knew that once I started eating sugar again I'd have a hard time cutting it back out again. I ended up eating a few chocolate squares on the weekend but have been pretty good since Monday. I don't think I'll have a loss this week but I'll be happy as long as there's no gain.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Afternoon, Lovely Lean Ones!

I had a good 6M yesterday and a decent 10M today. I had to change my schedule when DH informed me he's running on the TM tomorrow morning before his flight -- that means I won't have time to do 6M, so I switched it with Monday. That way if I don't get to it before work, I'm much more likely to do 4 when I get home.

I'm home with ds again yesterday and today. These are my last days off before my dad gets here at the end of the month. I'm going to miss being able to throw an extra 10M in -- but I've been thinking that while my dad's here, maybe I could do Thursdays and Sundays for 10M. I have the Thursdays he's here off, so it's a possibility. I'd have to rework the rest of the training week, but it might be worth it. If nothing else it should guarantee me 20M while he's here, and trust me, I have a hard time getting any mileage in when he's around. Totally not his fault, I just feel guilty working all day and then getting on the TM. I did take off Mon., Thurs., and Fridays while he's here for the 2nd 2 weeks, so hopefully I can keep some consistency going. I'll have yoga on Tuesdays, so that really just leaves Wednesdays when I'll have to workout after work. If I blow off those 6M, it really won't be that bad, or at least that's what I'm telling myself... I also have a "default" plan for the many nights my dh is going to decide we'll just get takout (trust me, I've been down this road before). No matter what everyone else is having, I can always get a salad or a Subway sandwich, and I'm not going to feel guilty about it.

I am hanging onto the 180s by the skin of my teeth -- I do think eating right and keeping the miles up will have me solidly there by the weekend weigh-in. I was really proud I only went over my ww pts by .5 yesterday. Since I started with 1 pt less this week, I'm having to rethink what I eat because I was pretty attached to all those pts! I'm also really glad the great advice I've read from everyone has helped me turn around my thinking. There was a time when it would have taken me a week to get on program and get back down to that number I'd seen once. This time I'm back in much sooner, and you guys have been an enormous help! I may be shooting for the moon, but I thought about it and I would really like to be in the 170s (even by the skin of my teeth) when we fly to FL for our late summer vacation. I know it's possible but unlikely -- but it is a definite goal to shoot for! Thank you so much to everyone for being so supportive. You guys are the best, with the bestest advice!

Vicky -- Congrats on the new PB! And I know no better way to perk things up than with a new cut and color, I'm getting one Friday! The runway race sounds fun -- but so open I think that would be a little hard to wrap your mind around -- no shade is usually not a good thing.

Jackie -- Please keep drinking that water! Working out in 97 degrees -- you are clearly hardcore MCM material! The massage sounds heavenly, you have certainly earned it.

Beth -- What a game, you must have been so proud! What horrible behavior by that other coach. That is really uncalled for and shameful. If I were a parent of one of those boys I would have been all over him. That is not why I sign ds up for organizes sports!

Tandy -- I set a goal of the 150s, not a specific number, because anywhere in there seemed like more than was actually possible...my dh has offered me a prize of a trip to Atlantis for losing 50 lbs. I am now officially over halfway there -- although I'm thinking I may want to renegotiate. I am not really a water park person, it was just the idea that I could be comfortable in a swimsuit...I'm thinking I might go for an upgraded cabin on a cruise to Bermuda, or maybe a trip to DC or NYC, I think alot of that will depend on when I get there. If it's the dead of winter, I'm waiting to travel -- and who knows what will sound good at that point? I understand missing ds -- but he will be home before you know it! It must be nice to have a short "couple week" -- I'm sure there are a ton of things you never get to do that you can pack in to keep yourselves occupied! Or maybe that's just my house...

Corinna -- I think your crosstraining is fabulous, and a great way to keep yourself moving but also give yourself a mental break from the constant running. Biking and swimming are not easy, and that lazyman's triathlon is a great way to get overall conditioning.

Ok, I need to leave the DIS and make sure ds is taking care of his responsibilities. He's writing a book report on H.G. Well's The Time Machine. I kind of wish I would get assigned 7th grade summer reading again! Maybe I'll pick it up while he's not looking

Maria

 

[MouseDogMom]

All right Leanies...

Here it is... our Fall race meet-up: http://hersheyhalfmarathon.com/

I haven't signed up yet, but I've booked a room at the Hershey Lodge. DH and DD both want to do it, and we were already planning to do a half that weekend in Greenville (where DD is in school). This sounds like a lot more fun (same weekend as Wine & Dine, but for those of us NOT going to WDW, a much less expensive option.)

Maria - Congrats on getting back to the 180's. I know what you mean about 7th grade summer reading. Occasionally I'd find myself picking up DD's books and enjoying them all over again!

Did the track workout last night. 4 sets of 800m at race pace with a 2:00 walk break in between each. And yes, it was 95 when we began. And we went faster than our target race pace. That's good, but we're supposed to work on consistency, so it wasn't so good, especially in the heat. But it was our first official workout together, so we'll learn! Unfortunately, my hip felt great all day, but after the run not so good. Glad I have a massage tomorrow. I suspect I'll end up skipping tomorrow night's run and letting it rest.

Jackie

 

[Cindylou]

Good Afternoon Lean Meaners.

Maria: Great job on all the mileage. And congrats on seeing the 180’s. I hope you are able to figure out why you are sabotaging yourself. I know I do it too sometimes. I hope you are enjoying your time at home with DS. I was home with mine on Monday and loved it. When I’m home with all 3 it gets crazy, but one on one time is so nice.

Vicky: Good job on getting right back into the workouts. Congrats on your great 5K time. Are you trying to get back to no-sugar again? I admire you for that.

Jackie: I hope your track session went well. That’s great that your DH will help you with the training. Enjoy that massage. I have a gift cert for a massage, but I’m waiting to use it until I’ve done something to earn it.

Beth: Yea for your DSs’ baseball team. I hope your heel pain stays away.

Tandy: I hope you are able to enjoy your alone time a bit. I’m sure you do miss him. I think it does get hard to stay motivated to do long runs. Maybe you can double up on shorter runs (one in the AM, one in the PM) for the summer then resume longer runs once the cooler weather returns?

Corrinna: Good insight as to why you may have burned out from running. It’s nice knowing that every run doesn’t have to be all out. When you can just go out without the watch and enjoy the run, it makes it easier to go all out when you are supposed to.

Hello to Jeanne, Manda and Debra.

AFM: I have been running. Mostly easy runs. I need to start getting back to my speedwork, but there always seems to be something else to do. I’m hoping now that school has finished life will be at a bit easier pace, but that remains to be seen. I’ve been avoiding the scale. I plan on weighing in on Friday so I’m trying to string together a few days of good eating. I just haven’t been able to make things click lately. I have 2 parties coming up this weekend then vacation the following weekend. Lots of temptations.

I need to post this now before it doesn’t happen. I’ve been working on this post all day, but work keeps getting in the way.

Have a great day.
Cindy

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hey Leanies!

I was hoping to be done with work for the day by now, but the best laid plans of mice and men...

I had to take today as a rest day. I did 20 miles in three days (incl. the 10M, and I am beat). I felt so much better walking today than yesterday, I know it was the right decision. I had planned to do 10M tomorrow, but I think I'm going to have to be in the office instead of starting with outside meetings at 10, so I have to scrap it. I may take Saturday off (dh is running a half on Sunday), and do my 10M Sunday. That way we can plan our day together and he won't have to wait for me to run 10M. I walked to and from work (via the subway) yesterday and today, so that's another 4 miles each day. They're brisk walking miles, and I don't count them as exercise, but I am in motion.

Cindy -- Good luck with your weigh-in tomorrow! All the running is working, and I know it will show on the scale for you. Eating well will only make it better!

Jackie -- I'm salivating just thinking about your massage. I definitely would skip a run afterwards. Let it all sink in and reap all the benefits...yes, I have watched Bob's yoga video one time too many...

I watched "Twilight: New Moon" last night. It was about an hour longer than it needed to be. Not horrible, but really drawn out. I could tell exactly when the tweens were supposed to sigh Then I watched a Miss Marple. I love PBS!

Tonight I have all my Tivo on tap, we'll see how far I get. I'm way behind on The Daily Show, Colbert Report, Losing it with Jillian, Merlin -- yes, I probably should get out more and watch less tv!

Maria

 

[MouseDogMom]

Jackie -- I'm salivating just thinking about your massage. I definitely would skip a run afterwards. Let it all sink in and reap all the benefits...yes, I have watched Bob's yoga video one time too many...

You wouldn't be salivating if you'd been there. It was sports massage at its very best, with no resemblance at all to relaxing full body massage! Can I say ouch? And ouch? And oh my gosh! Where, oh where, did she find that muscle and how did she know it was the cause of all the problems? She just laughs at me when I start breathing really deep trying to keep from clawing the table. But at least I know how bad it had gotten, and it was really, really bad. I thought it was only my hip, but in reality it was both IT bands, and some of my lower back as well. I have strict orders NOT to run tonight, just to ice the hip area and take ibuprofen.

Jackie

 

[Creativebeth]

Good morning Lean Ladies. Today is my first 're-committment' day! The marathon training took a big toll on me......it's taken the last 3 weeks to get my head together and re-commit to my weight loss efforts.

I am too heavy right now. My clothes are tight, and I feel miserable. It's been like that for the last 3 weeks, but I wasn't ready to jump in yet. Today I am.

I really didn't eat much yesterday. I let myself feel hungry for the first time in a long time. I didn't snack. I need to get my head wrapped around the idea that I can't eat ALL the time (that's what I felt like I was doing).

I ran the 5k portion of the women's triathlon yesterday with a relay team. Boy was it HOT. It was only 3.1 miles, but it felt like 10! I was really struggling with all those tiny sore muscles in my legs and feet, and the heat was terrible! But, it got done......with 11 minute miles! It was all I could do. I felt bad for the team, but they were really not doing it for any time....just to keep the streak alive! Two of the members have done it for the last 5 years! The running leg has switched from my sister to me a couple of times.

I even got up at 5:30 this morning and ran 3 miles OUTSIDE! My goodness....it's been a long time on my TM! I am not used to outside, and I was struggling.....hills (not really) were jumping out at me! My regular course that I NEVER used to mind, made me exhausted. I need to keep it outside for awhile to get back into shape.

Breakfast and lunch packed. I am going light on the carbs for awhile.....I do have some, but mostly whole grains and fruit.....I am really going to work this weight loss endeavor!

Beth

 

[rubato]

Good morning lovely ladies!

Beth: The mental game is more than half the battle, so it's great that you seem really motivated right now! I know you can win this fight! I'm sorry the running is so hard, but, I completely agree about that transition from TM to outside. I have to remind myself to get outside at least 2 times a week just so I don't get complacent!

Jackie: Actually, that type of massage is my favorite. I can't relax anyway, so I want some muscular benefit from my massages. I bought hubby a 90 min. massage for Fathers day and he used it Thursday. He said it was the first time anyone has had enough pressure for his legs, so I'm glad I got him to try the new place. I'll be going there next time! I am almost done with Deja Dead. It's taken me forever, but now I'm really enjoying it. I had to stop reading the 2nd one, because I kept confusing myself. I really need to find some time to just read for a few hours at a time instead of 10 minutes here and there.

Maria: Wow again on your mileage. You are just a machine! Is your dad there yet? I always get thrown off by relatives visiting, but as long as you run some, you should be fine! I am not a Twilight fan, so I haven't seen them yet. I'm still waiting to find time to go see Toy Story. My hubby and I went to see the first and second ones in the theater before we even had children. We love them. Our son has loved them his whole life, so the fact that we haven't had a chance to go yet, says a lot! Too much baseball!

Cindy: How did the weigh in go for you? I know it's hard to get the eating and running all worked out at the same time, but hang in there. No, I'm not good at splitting my runs. I just never seem to get around to the 2nd one, and can convince myself that at least I ran that morning! Not good!

Vicky: Congrats on your time! Wow! It also sounds like such a fun race! I know what you mean about the core. If it's been awhile and I get back to it, man do I hurt! And, no, I don't really have any races scheduled. I am running either a 5 or 10k in September, and that's it. But, I'm pretty good at self motivation usually. I just think I need to relax my expectations and run at a slower speed. I have to remember that I run for fun, not to be an elite athlete (not that my times are even close to elite).

AFM: This weekend was both good and bad.

The good: My son is home and he had a great time! He didn't stop talking about camp for at least 4 hours! He truly loved it and can't wait to go back next year.

The bad: I had to quit managing my son's baseball team. Our coach said some very mean and hurtful things to me at our game on Saturday. He's a very immature, spiteful person and I have known this for 3 years. So, I'm done. We will be looking for another team for our son for next year. We only have 3 games left this year, so I just want to get through the season and be done. The sad part is that my son really enjoys so many of his teammates. He will miss those relationships. But, he has had issues with the coach a few times as well.

The ugly: My eating! I ate everything under the sun this weekend and mixed it with a bit too much wine. I think it was stress eating because of the baseball issues. But, I am back on track today! I am having a walking day today and hope to get 6-8 miles in. Plus, I need to lift and I have zumba tonight.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
Tandy

 

[MouseDogMom]

Tandy - I'm sorry that baseball has turned out to have such a sour ending to the season. It's so sad that athletics tend to gt ugly, like with the team that Beth's boys played. I count my blessings once again that DD's soccer team was so incredibly wonderful (most of the time!) - we stayed purely recreational, and DH kept it fun for them for 11 years. Good luck finding a new team that will meet everyone's needs!

Beth - Welcome back! Sometimes you just have to wait until you're ready to start over, and it sounds like you're there now. Those last few weeks of marathon training were tough, and then the race itself took a LOT out of you, so you deserved a break. The body needs time to heal, and now it's time to move on! You picked a fine time to start running outside - right in the middle of the earliest heat wave imaginable!

I'm officially NOT running. Whatever my injury is, it's severe enough to sideline me for the time being. I have to find time today to call the doctor and schedule an appointment with someone to get this under control. I tried to run Saturday with my group, and turned around before the 1 mile mark. Realized it was absolutely stupid to go any farther - first time I've ever actually stopped, but know I made the right decision, especially when it took everything in me to walk the mile back to the store!

Going to make it much harder to lose the couple of pounds that I want to lose before my physical, but somehow...

Jackie