200+ (Week 47) "Hot for Halloween" Begins!
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I know I didn't remember every thing I ate yesterday but I made a good effort to track calories and will keep it up from here on out. Two more days and I tour the gym and get going again..yeay! I have been so antsy lately and I think its from the fact that I stopped exercising in May and haven't been moving as much. I need that work out to center myself I guess!
YES IN LAWS ARE OFFICIALLY GONE! Woohoo!!
Kristina and Victoria - keep up the good running ladies!
Kendal - I hope you feel better soon. Allergies that make you feel like you have a cold totally blow.
Amy - I saw the calorie burn from that Insanity vid you did. WOW!
Mish - yeay for girly time. It is nice to have sometimes!0 -
Hiya ladies. I have been completely immersed in the homeschooling and exercising thing. I knew homeschooling would be time consuming but I didn't imagine it would be this draining. :huh: By the time we left for soccer practice tonight, I was ready for a nap! I would imagine that for a slightly older kid, they could do a lot on their own but since Gabe's only 7, he needs a lot of hand holding and directions to get anything done. He did manage to do some reading and writing on his own while I gt my Insanity workout done & showered but everything else he did today involved me sitting right next to him. I guess we'll get into a groove and maybe it won't be so tiring....right?!?!? I did get my dog walk and Insanity in for the day. I think that probably contributed to being so freaking tired.
Lacey: Yay for the gym!
Kristina: Yay for running and new shoes! A little birdie told me that I am getting trail runners and socks for my birthday. Yay!
Kendal: I do the exact same thing when I'm sick. I seek out comfort food, inhale a bunch of calories and then STILL feel like crap - generally, I feel worse because now, on top of being sick, I feel fat too. Don't let it get the best of you. I'm sure your body needs rest but it probably doesn't need snack cakes. Feel better!
Victoria: Pound dogs are off limits to me while I'm in Germany. The Germans take their animals very seriously and they don't like to let American military members adopt them as the Americans have a really bad rep for abandoning animals when it gets too inconvenient to keep them or move somewhere else with them. So I will make do with walking my dog (who I ADORE, by the way!!) and running with the family or all on my own.0 -
Just checking in. Had a minor setback yesterday with some cheetos and am struggling today. Really want some nice dark chocolate or Ben and Jerry's Phish food ice cream. If you can't tell, it's TOM giving me all sorts of cravings. Also making me bloated and grouchy. Can't so anything now about the cheetos, but so far am resisting the call of the chocolate0
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Another day that I didn't work out. Still sick though so I have a good excuse. I did get out and help my brother mow the yard. He did the big part of it until he ran over a small copperhead snake. It was injured but I got the shovel out and chopped its head off. I but the body in a baggie and let Logan take it home. I think its a cool story. And I got out and sweated a little bit. Can't breath now though. Oh well. Breathing is overrated0
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Sarah, I get some serious nasty cravings too around my TOM. More though, my willpower is significantly diminished that week or so, so try and hang in there, or if you splurge, don't overdo it.
Amy, yay for getting new shoes! Perhaps the homeschooling will get a bit better once you get into the groove of things. Hang in there! Proud of you for still getting the insanity workout in.
Kendal, eww about the snake. Nice job with getting out for a bit. Not working out while sick is completely understandable. You need to take care of your body... that includes getting lots of water and fruits and veggies! Hope you feel better soon!
Well, glad to be home. Work was hella long today, but not bad. Group went about as expected-- okay. One problem case, but as the other members didn't seem to be too bothered by it, I tried not to let it psych me out too much. Helps that this cohort I'm not being observed by a coworker, so I'm a bit less on edge. Always can shoot for improvement though.
Did my 5.09 mile run when I got home and was super proud of myself for doing it. Basically didn't allow myself to get settled. Basically dropped by crap, changed, and went out the door. Kept up a really good pace throughout (12:10 avg), and actually thought I was going faster than that. I can't complain though, as I thought my legs would be giving me a lot more problems. I guess stretching really well and walking yesterday for a bit really helped. Only thing is that I got such a late start, i'm a bit amped up now (working out wakes me up), and I wanted to get to bed early, as I have an 8am meeting tomorrow that I really should be alert for. Will need to get moving, so I can maybe make a Starbucks run on the way in.
Hope everyone is doing well. It seems later than Tuesday night... having groups always throws me off. Boo for 3 more days left in the week.0 -
I'm absolutely baffled at how this is happening but today I was 217.2. (weighed 3 times cause I didn't believe it but it was exactly the same every time) Maybe its cause I drank 64oz of tea yesterday (that counts as water, right?) or maybe it has something to do with the zyrtec I'm taking at night. Who knows?
My nose is still running like Niagra Falls but my body doesn't feel as run down. That might be contributed to the fact that I slept the whole night through last night. The past 2-3 nights I've been waking up wide awake in the middle of the night and not going back to sleep for 30min to an hour.
So....what are you ladies going to dress up as for Halloween? I'm going to re-wear my Alice in Wonderland costume from last year. My dress is below (I posted a pic of me in it several months ago) except I have thigh highs instead of tights (and a garter belt to hold them up). I have the clock purse (actually, Joey took it when he moved out and he's supposed to be mailing it back to me) and I have the cutest shoes to match. (second link)
http://www.buyaliceinwonderlandcostumes.com/miss-wonderland-plus-size-costume.html
http://www.911buycostume.com/Pages/gogoboots/CONTESSA57_LG.htm
OH! and the bff got a matching outfit this year! She's going to be the evil Queen of Hearts!
http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Collections/LookBook/Halloween/Queen-Of-Wonderland-Costume-517326.jsp0 -
Kendal- drinking all that tea probably helped, as it does have a lot of water in it. Hope you feel better soon. I hadn't thought much about Halloween. It's not a big deal here. Last year, our team at work dressed up as M&Ms together, which was fun, but I don't imagine dressing up otherwise. Halloween was always a big deal when I lived in Chapel Hill, as they have a huge celebration every year in town and everyone dresses up.
Today should be okay. I'm REALLY craving a pumpkin scone from Starbucks, but they are crazy caloric, so I can't do it. I need to make my pumpkin bread soon, because the pumpkin cravings are definitely revving up into full swing, and I can freeze some of the bread and bring a lot of it to work, so I don't have to keep it laying around the house.
Legs are feeling okay today so far. Plan is to hit up the gym after work (have to stay a bit late tonight) and get some crosstraining in. I think I'll probably do the bike. I need to get to bed at a good time tonight. Getting up this morning was painful.0 -
Today is the second day in a row that I have had a severe sinus headache to the point where I am nauseated. The only thing that would help is if I kept snacking. Now today that is not helping either. I am a mess today. Ugh, I hope this goes away soon.
Oh, Hi everyone...sorry about my rant. I am just so miserable today.0 -
Hiya- Everyone is kinda sick here so we didn't do much today. Did the schooling and, Kristina you are right, it is getting easier as I get used to it. Other than that...didn't do anything useful.
Mish: Bummer about the headache. Feel better.
Kendal: I'm glad you aren't feeling as run down. I like your Halloween costume. If I could have any costume ever, I'd wear the Alice in Wonderland costume from the recent move - the one where Alice was Um, from Umbridge. I LOVED that dress. Alas, Germans don't really celebrate Halloween so I'm sure I'll take Gabe to trick-or-treat on base but I'm not going to dress up as anything. It's a bummer cuz Halloween is my FAVORITE holiday. Last year I was a grim reaper from the TV show Dead Like Me (which, I'm sure none of you saw but was funny as hell) and DH was Dexter (from the TV show of the same name. We went bowling in costume with some friends. It was fun.
Kristina: good job on the running! How do you keep from getting blisters? I think I must have misshapen feet because I keep getting blisters. I put moleskin on area I know get blisters before I go running only to come back with yet ANOTHER spot with a blister. It's really annoying.
I didn't run today. I will tomorrow. Not looking to good for this week's weigh in.0 -
Amy, I haven't ever really gotten any blisters from running. I don't think I'm doing anything special... I don't know what to tell you. Oh, and um, i own the complete "Dead Like Me" series. LOVE.IT. Basically love anything that the creator has ever done: Dead Like Me, Wonderfalls, Pushing Daisies. So funny and whimsical. Dexter is obviously a winner in terms of shows.
Well, about to finish up my last appt of the day and then it's off to the gym. I had thoughts about going at lunch and eating something good at home after and then got noodles & company instead. *facepalm* so yeah, food will not be the best for me today, though other than the pasta at lunch, have done well, and the calories shouldn't be horrific for the day.0 -
Amy - one my customers in Germany sent me pictures last year of the whole group dressed up for the Women's Day Parade? I think thats what its called. Whatever its called happens all over Germany and is the same time as Carnival around the rest of the world? So maybe you guys can do something then?
Gracie is going to be a pirate this year. My mom is going to make the outfit, so it should be pretty dern cute!
Having a hard time logging, but not eating excessively and definitely conscious of what my goals are to not buy the extra cookies and other crap I've been eating lately.
Wonderfalls was great, it was a bummer they took it off the air so fast. And Pushing Daisies was also awesome and very clever.
Kristina - in my latest Food NW mag, there is this recipe for pumpkin-pie parfait. I think you could ooth veganize it and lowfatter it. LOL
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pumpkin-pie-parfaits-recipe/index.html
Also pumpkin waffles:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/pumpkin-waffles-with-trail-mix-topping-recipe/index.html
I am a plethora of recipes. LOL. I still need to get through my latest Food and Wine mag too...
Kendal - hmmm...I think I'd be a mermaid similar to Cher in that movie Mermaids. I lerv mermaids and I love that movie.
Misch - I too get massive sinus headaches from the changes in weather. I've had a constant drum in the back of my head for about a week now. I just try to ignore it but sometimes I could just scream because not much medicine gets rid of it. And the stuff that does makes me all geeked out.
Sarah - I do like me some cheetos, and nacho doritos. The worst thing about 'eating healthy" at Subway? The fact that they offer you chips and a drink as a combo. It is super hard for me to say no!0 -
No exercise today, but survived another day of TOM without any disastrous indulgences, so I am counting that as a victory. And the mood is definitely better too. I alway tell people that I don't get PMS, just MS. Seriously irritable the first day or so of TOM.
Halloween costumes...I don't have one. There is a halloween store across the road from my development and I've considered stopping in there, but I can't convince myself that I would get my money's worth out of a costume since I have no plans to attend any costume parties. So I will probably do what I did last year, find a black dress in my closet and jazz it up with some makeup and a witch's hat to pass out candy to the little kiddies that come trick-or-treating.
Kendall--Glad your brother thought the snake was cool. I just shuddered and said ewww. I'm totally a girl about even harmless garden snakes, not to mention the more poisonous varieties. Very brave of you to decapitate it.
Lacey--I definitely hear you on the subway thing. Really, who would opt for the prepackaged apple slices and water when you can have cheetos and soda. :laugh:
Amy--Short of buying new shoes, you could try wearing thicker socks. That's what I did a couple weeks ago and it has helped a lot.
Mish--Sorry to hear about your headaches. They can be brutal.0 -
Ever since my dad was laid off last November, he started teaching dance again to try to supplement his income. He used to be a ballroom instructer back in the day and thats actually how he and my mom met. Thats beside the point. He's looking to start up some line dance classes but he already has lessons somewhere else. He asked me last night to teach the line dance classes. It'll probably start the 2nd week of October on Monday nights from 7-9. There will be a line dance class and an exercise line dance class. Dad will make the cirriculum for both so I won't really be making up anything of my own unless I want to throw in a zumba song here or there. He also wanted me to teach beginner's shag but I don't think I'm good enough to TEACH people to do it. Dancing with dad is super easy cause he's such a good leader.
Weight was back up to my "normal" level today. 218.6. I haven't logged any food since I got sick, so since I'm feeling 90% better, I'm going to get back on that today. Plus I'm going to exercise. I'll be proud of myself if I don't give in a buy the candy that I currently sell at my desk. I've given in every day this week so far. NOT TODAY!0 -
Well gang, I haven't really dropped off the face of the earth but I've uber busy with work, getting the dang book read (why isn't it on audio?) and running. Managed a 7 mile run on the treadmill ave 14:40 pace. After the second mile, I got lost in my book and it wasn't so bad. Rain and cold weather not to mention the dark kept me inside today. I probably won't be able to catch up on posts until tomorrow night or Sat. My thoughts are with you all.0
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Morning ladies! Ok, sinus headache is about 97% gone. YAY! I am still not feel right since I got back from Savannah. I think it was the water. Anywho, another day is here and I am looking forward to having a great one.
anvy1221 ~ I hope you feel better soon.
stroynaya ~ Last year I made my costume. I am also about to just dress up like a witch. I just can't figure out what to do.
Blombie ~ Sounds like teaching the dance classes will be fun. Whenever I am sick I am really off and can't get myself to log my food. I hope you feel better soon.
pinbotchick ~ Yeah, I have been doing too much between work and all. It can be overwhelming.
Ok everyone, hopefully I will have a chance to chat later, but for now I need to get to work.
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Happy Thursday! Yesterday my day sucked so today must be better. I am trying very hard to keep my laxed state of mind and not let any work bs get to me. (I ordered three pairs of boots online to make me feel better, lol. It totally did. Even if none of them fit or look right and I have to send them all back, I will still get to try them on today. Looking forward to it. Gotta love that website with free shipping!)
And today is The Day. Going to tour the new gym, get signed up and get going again. Taking Gracie with me so she can see the playroom and feel it out too. They have racketball there and leagues..I've never played but it looks fun so who knows! Maybe I will try it out.
Misch - Every once in a while drinking water will make me feel pukey and sick to my stomach. I am not sure why that is. Maybe it just hits me wrong? I am sorry you aren't feeling good still
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Lacey- super excited about you starting up at the gym again. Let us know how it goes
Kendal- were you able to not grab any candy today?
Victoria- super impressed you knocked out all that mileage on the treadmill today. I don't know how you did it.
Mish- hope you continue to feel better!
Sarah- TOM is always incredibly tough for me with the willpower, so I'm proud you've been able to stay tough!
Well, things are okay here today. Really feels like a Friday. I was struggling this morning when I got up. I was woken up in the middle of the night by thunder and heavy rain. Very frustrating, as I knew I was really tired. Oh well! So I took a bit of a longer lunch to take a short power nap at home, only to crawl into bed and them start mowing the lawn behind my condo. ARGH!! So no sleep. :grumble: This afternoon should be too bad. I think I might swing by the mall after work to pick up a few items and might peruse the clothes racks a little bit, but want to keep the spending down. The object of the trip is to pick up some more handsoap at Bath & Body Works. Plan for exercise is to get a run in. I hope the weather holds out. It's cloudy, but not raining. Pretty humid as well. If the weather holds out, I'll go on the run. If it doesn't, as it's last chance workout, I'll hit the gym to power it up on the elliptical. Will have a new thread up later this evening.
Everyone kick it up today for weigh in tomorrow!0 -
Feeling much better today. I may even make it to the gym tonight or at least get in some time on the elliptical. Don't have high hopes for weigh in tomorrow because of TOM and the cheeto consumption earlier this week. I was down a little this morning, but the cheetos are hanging over my head like the sword of damocles. I just can't believe they won't make an appearance at some point on the scale.
Victoria--How do you manage to read on the treadmill?? ...that makes me instantly sick. So I make do with music and audio books instead.
Mish--I've made costumes before, but not in years. I usually only get elaborate if I know I've got plans to go to a costume party of any size. Mostly I closet scavenge. Gypsies and witches are pretty easy with a few accessories. Hmm, just remembered a pink bridesmaid dress I've got stashed away, maybe I can do a fairy princess outfit with that.0 -
It's that time of the week!
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: NEW THREAD!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Keep an eye out for Week 48!0
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