H20~ Keeping the Pounds Falling Off
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Hey ladies.. How has your weekend been? Mine has been blah.. Im down with an injured back again..
Not cool. I have managed to get caught up on my photography editing and get started on a website.. 
I renamed my photography business.. Instead of "April Merrick Photography" it is now "Priceless Memories by April" with the motto "Capturing lifes most precious moments".. I did manage to do a photo shoot yesterday.. Boy was that a treat.. The first one where i didnt know the people.. The kids didnt want to cooperate and it started raining.. but the people were happy with what they saw, and thats all that matters.. Im in the process of editing the pictures now.. Learning some new techniques with my new software.. I love it!!
Hope everyone is doing well.. I am other than my back. trying not to complain about it.. happy Sunday everyone!!
Conner & Courtney from yesterdays photo shoot0 -
Cute pic, April! And I'm sorry about your back. Hope you feel better so you can get out there and start moving again! It's amazing how much better I feel when I exercise!!!! Chin up... and great new name for your biz!!!!0
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Thanks Nik..
Im hoping.. My back and knee has been getting the best of me this year.. Not cool.. 0 -
Hi ladies!! I'll get back in here and catch up with you all soon. I picked up a full-day shift at the store for tomorrow so I gotta get to bed, but I just wanted to drive-by and let you all know how proud I am of you! You are kicking *kitten* and doing great things for yourselves. You're making yourselves healthier choice by choice, day by day, and you're not letting anyone or anything get in the way of your goals. Keep on being awesome and I'll talk to you soon!! *hugs*0
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Trying to get back on track after a 6 week hiatus. Help!0
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April - Your photos have been great. I love the different editing techniques you're using - they give some neat effects. I'm sorry to hear your back is out. I hope you feel better soon!
Christine - I miss you! I hope work is going well, and you better not be eating yummy things and not telling us about it How is the running going?
Violet_820 - what can we do to help? What things are going well and what are your challenges? Do you need encouragement, suggestions or a verbal kick in the butt?
Nikki - how was Harry Potter? I really want to see it. I'm glad you guys had a great anniversary, and I think it's fantastic that you've been with your husband for such a long time. I've been married less than a year and it's hard to imagine us 16 years from now!
I do love my running skirt! I wore it out this morning and did about 5.5km. The skirt is really cute and even though the shorts underneath ride up a little bit, they were still comfortable and other people couldn't see them anyway! I am now officially happy with my running wardrobe
Also, I was having random toe pain (I think one toe would get tense and shove itself into the toe next to it). But a girl at the Running Room suggested a silicone toe cover, like a little gel sock for my toe, and it worked really well. No toe pain today...yay!
I started doing a new kind of run where I jog for 4 minutes at a reasonable pace (5.3 mph ish) and then run all out for one minute (6.5+ mph ish). I guess this will help build speed or endurance - my trainer told me to do this and she hasn't steered me wrong yet. I assume that the sprinting sections will get longer as I get better?0 -
hmmmm no loss this week... :grumble: stupid slave driver!0
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Hey everyone...I am here. Will check in tonite after work! Have a great Tuesday!0
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Well I did the 30 Day shred for the first since before the weekend- I think the break helped the ankle a bit (min you walking on the cobblestones on Saturday did not) and my balance on one of the exercises really improved- over all eventhough I need to seriously modify all of the jumpy exercises- I am getting a lot stronger- still kicks my butt though0
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Sounds like everyone's doing great. I'm trying to jump back on the wagon and really make some tracks with these last few pounds - okay, so 25 pounds isn't really "these last few", but I'm closer than I was.
I'm hoping to get back into p90x then when it cools down a bit, start C25K - we'll see what happens.
Hope everyone is having a good week!
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Lisa, glad you like your new running skirt! I love mine... would love to have nothing but those, but will have to wait to buy more until funds get a little higher!!! And Harry Potter was awesome! If you've read the books, it follows really close, but if you haven't then you just have to wait and see! The effects are amazing and the story is really wrapped up very nicely. Perfect ending!!!
Oh, and the running intervals you're doing will for sure make you faster! I do them once a week and have really picked up speed even on my easy runs. Sounds like you have a very smart trainer!!!!
Love my taper week this week. Four-four mile runs. Did the first one tonight, next one tomorrow, then again either Friday or Saturday. Seems so easy after all the longer runs I've been doing! Crazy to think a year ago I still thought 3 miles was killer... times do change!0 -
Jen - I love the dress you're wearing in your new profile picture - very pretty! I'm glad the 30DS is going better now that you've given your ankle a bit of a break. I'm almost finished level 1 (I'm not doing consecutive days - more like 3 or 4x a week) and I've noticed that it's getting easier. Butt kicking is good and it's awesome that you're getting stronger!
Crystal - P90x sounds like a killer, but everyone seems to get good results from it. I hope it goes well! The C25K program is great - I was so happy that I went from being an adamant non-runner to an enthusiastic runner!
Nikki - I'm glad to hear that the movie stayed fairly true to the books. I've read them all a few times and enjoyed the movies. I wanted to wait until the initial craziness died a bit before attempting to see the new movie! It sounds like your runs this week are a great way to recover from your very long distance runs in the last couple of weeks.
I had a good run this morning - I went about 3.5 miles doing the intervals, which seems to be my distance a couple of times a week right now. On Friday I'm going to go for a distance run and see how that goes.
I absolutely love my garmin! He (I've decided it's a "he" so I can get annoyed with him) tracks my speed, HR, lap times, and other useful information. And I've just figured out that he comes with various types of time/distance/hr programs, including a very useful interval program! No more checking ('has it been 4 minutes yet??") - he'll just beep when it's time to pick up the pace or back off! I'll be trying that out next week.
Happy's:
1. running rocks!
2. husband is awesome
3. I'm going to see Minnesota and Michigan next month (another state I can cross off my "visited now" list). Anyone know anything about Duluth or Mackinac Island or Makinaw City (sp?)?0 -
Lisa - LOL at spray paint! I know I'll eventually end up giving on the color part of my HRM search, but since pink is an option, naturally that is what I want! I downloaded the Bridge to 10K app, but I've yet to use it. You're right that I've passed that first mental block of just running, but I need to get past that "I can't keep going"/"good enough" block that kicks in around 2.5/3 miles. Because I KNOW I can keep going and I KNOW that good isn't good enough.
I'm so happy you found some great running skirts, and in a size 8!! That's such an accomplishment! I've got a tennis skirt in my drawers...you and Nikki have inspired me to whip it out and try running in it. Congrats on posting a loss, too! I like your run/sprint intervals that you're doing. I shold start doing something like that instead of run/walk, use the slow running as my recovery.
And noooo, no foodie adventures this week. :laugh: My running schedule isn't nearly often enough. I haven't gone out running since last Tuesday. I was used to my husband's old work schedule where I had evenings to myself. Now that his hours have shifted and my alone time is more during the day, I'm not as inclined on running since I do it at the high school track and even during summer, it isn't open to the public until after 3pm. I'm an excuse machine, aren't I?
I snorted when I read your "I'm calling my HRM a 'he'" comment. I love the way you think!!
Nikki - Happy anniversary! I feel like you - it is hard for me to remember things befor my hubby and I were together. We've only been married for 3 years (as of...HOLY CRAP...a week and a half from now!) but we started dating in high school and have been together almost 10 years. Amazing how time flies! It is so impressive how you've completely changed your mindset in regards to running. You're awesome!
April - You'll have to post the link to your website when you're done! It looks like you're doing such a great job with your new business venture, and I can't wait to see it develop even more. Time to get some pretty business cards!
Violet - Welcome back! Don't think about what you need to be doing, just DO IT. Make those better choices, grab that water bottle, put your walking shoes on and get out there. I'm realizing when we think about things too much, we tend to not get into action as quickly or at all. Looking forward to seeing you share your successes!
Cazz - BOOOOO to the slave driver! *smack, smack!*
Linda - Hope you had a nice Tuesday!
Jen - I'm glad that your ankle is feeling better now. Way to go giving that 30DS another shot.
Crystal - *Jedi hand wave* You WILL start C25K and p90x soon. *Jedi hand wave*
Hi everyone! I'm up this week, which sucks, but I'm noticing a pattern. I've got about 1.6-2 pounds that I'm bouncing up and down in. I need to re-commit myself to my exercise goals. I'm making excuses and justifications, which does me no good.0 -
Just a quick check in to tell you all how much this group means to me! I love hearing about your triumphs and struggles... your ups and downs. Today was so super stupid busy at work I really didn't know if I'd have the energy to run, but I did. It started raining while I was heading back, and that was awesome! I've avoided rainy runs until now, but no more!!!! I felt like a little kid! Anyway, I have to work my day off tomorrow for a co-worker, then have band practice, so I knew I wouldn't have time to run which is why I did it tonight. Possibly going on a shopping trip with my sis/niece and sis's MIL on Sat... maybe. I really don't need anything and don't have a lot of money, but it might be fun shopping for my little niece who is 13, taller than me and gorgeous!!!!
Oh, Lisa... I'm from Michigan so if you need the scoop on anything for your visit, just name it! I love Mackinac... the whole place is like stepping back in time! There's a fort on the mainland right under the bridge and one on the island (you HAVE to go there and buy fudge!) and there's tons to do and neat places to stay. If you need a good campgroud (they have awesome cabins) I love where we stayed last time. Anyway, enjoy your visit to my homestate!!!!
Hope you all have a great day, I may not be on much tomorrow, but I'm thinking of you all!!!!0 -
Okay... a real update from me. :happy:My son started karate classes and there is a gym right next door to the dojo. I work out once a week with the stupid slave driver (yes, still not liking her this week) and 3-4 days/week on my own at 24 hr. fitness. So I started thinking... (can be dangerous, i know! :bigsmile: ) why don't I go workout while the kid is doing his karate? So I am now the proud owner of 2 gym memberships ...and a whole lot less money in my bank account. :grumble: However, this is all about ME, right?! :laugh: I started working out at the new place on Tuesday. The thing is: all their equipment is different so I am having trouble "finding my groove". The elliptical is WAY different and I am trying to get used to it. ugh! However, the free weights are the same!! :bigsmile: So those stupid triceps exercises with the 2# weights haven't changed, DARN IT! :ohwell: The crunch board... well... it is what it is, right?! :laugh: The thing I hate the most... the butt blaster... well, that is way different at the new gym too... and WAY harder, it seems!
Done venting! Thanks for listening!
My happies for today:
1) Didn't have to see Heather today!
2) Had a day off work!
3) Felt good after my workout!
4) Having cod and roasted veg for dinner (one of my favs!)
5) Will use left over veg for a lovley frittata tomoz night!0 -
Nikki, yay for a fun run in the rain! I think you should still go shopping. Even if you're not planning on buying anything, the walking around and trying on outfits is good for you!
Cazz, I'm so impressed that you have two gym memberships now! You're a workout machine!!
It seems that I'm always the one that is canceling on my friend and our Cardio Barre weekly commitment. So of course this time when I'm all ready to go she is the one who can't make it. LOL But, I didn't let my lack of ballet-inspired cardio get me down and I went to the track. I'd just eaten a delish Mexican dinner so I ran slower and longer than usual. My first mile was my normal pace, but my second mile was about :30 secs longer a lap...and it was EASY. I did five laps at the slower pace and would have kept going if I wasn't brginning to think that my cheese enchilada was starting to get a litle topsy-turvy in my belly. :laugh:
Oh and random food discovery - Budweiser Select 55 isn't all that terrible.0 -
Great to hear that everyone loves their running skirts, cause I have been debating for a while- I mam ordering some new work out clothes to have waiting for me when I get "home" in two weeks (saves some shopping time, plus I will not have to pack workout gear)
Alegria- like Nikster I too am from Michigan (that's the aforementioned home) highly recommend Mackinac Island, and Mackinaw city is ok too (but I am a sucker for the Island) also Traverse City (which is a good few hours away, if I recall correctly) is very nice as well.
You love your Garmin? - someone just posted on another thread that it does not keep track of calories in indoor workouts? Is that true (cause if it is, I will give it a pass)
Thanks for the compliments on the dress - that picture is from April or May, from around the time we finished the Easter Challenge- I hope to have another one up in two weeks- as soon as I complete the 30 day shred (albeit it the 45-60 day shred for me!)
Cazz that is so great that there is a gym next to your son's dojo-perfect! and great that the equipment is somewhat different, challenges your muscles differently - I am sure this will kick the results up a notch or five :laugh:
Crystal - P90X- you are a brave person!0 -
Sounds like everyone is really putting it out there! GREAT job, Ladies!!! :flowerforyou:
I'm slowly trying to get back into the groove of life. I've managed two SMALL walks the last couple of day, but nothing to really brag about. Better than nothing, right?
So my happies for today are:
1. it's supposed to rain today
2. hubs is off work today
3. the house is clean :bigsmile:
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Jen, what part of Michigan are you from??? I know you're in Europe now, but I'm curious! Most of my college friends are spread throughout the state and I can't wait to get back to Detroit to see some concerts with one in a couple weeks!!!!
I think I'm going shopping. I may just get ideas and not really any clothes, but who knows... clearance racks can be fun when you're smaller!!!! I'm not feeling great tonight, but it's all girl stuff, nothing worrisome, just annoying. Plus I'm whooped from working on my day off and not getting any rest this week. But, I'm happy to have a job I love!!!0 -
Good Thursday evening ladies… it has been a busy week for this nurse. Patients were absolutely beautiful though. Tonight, I did a presentation for our joint replacement patients about what to expect after their surgery. All the tubes, wires, drains…pain meds (the most important). I really enjoy the teaching aspect of my job. Therapy also helps with the presentation as well as a case manager to make sure they have what they need at home. I will be doing a phone interview for the local paper about our class. We call it…Joints Matter. It took a long time to prepare but now we are doing it twice monthly. Patients have told us it helps ease their anxiety. Work may suck sometimes, the places I work may not always be the greatest…but I love what I do so that will always carry me through.
One more 12 hr this week then hello weekend! Getting together with some old friends on Sat to celebrate a 50th birthday...then Sun spending time with the stepsister I told you about. Glad to be continuing that relationship. Unfortunately, her father was killed in an accident earlier this week. He was our connection although neither of us has spoken to him in years. Still hurts though.
On the exercise and weight loss front…I think the antidepressants are finally kicking in. I actually want to get motivated again. I have put on some weight that I am not very happy about. My daughter and I were both giggling this evening about having to join Overeaters Anonymous. I continue to be your support because I am very proud of all of you. I hope to put those wonderful words up too…
So, let’s catch up.
Nicki…sorry about the girlie troubles. It sucks sometimes. But go do that shopping..with that new figure to flaunt about..you deserve it. You have just amazed me at how far you have come in the time I have known you. Just keep doing what you are doing! :flowerforyou:
Cazz…two gyms? Wow, that’s dedication! You also have amazed me. You found what has worked for you and you are sticking with it. You look amazing! Glad to hear things are getting back to some normalcy after all you have dealt with. Enjoy that “all about me” attitude. That’s how we succeed..by putting ‘me’ first! :smokin:
Christine…get back into that running…you were doing so well. I agree with not running after an enchilada though…might not look too good if it comes back…lol! Don’t worry about the gain…you always get back in check..:bigsmile:
Jen…love the profile pic…beautiful! Keep rockin that 30 DS…who cares if it takes longer. All the more inches will fall off! :happy:
Lisa…you are doing great with the running! I haven’t really done it much..started the C25K but never moved past the second week. Maybe with all the running you girls are doing…I might try again. Plus, I can wear the skirts you and Nicki seem to be rockin! Definitely go to Mackinac Island…I was there years ago and so enjoyed it. I go to Michigan in the summers to visit family…they live not too far from Nicki. Maybe one day I will have to stop by her house…I also have some family in Minnesota as well as friends. Never been there though. Take lots of pics on your adventure…
Crystal…You are doing good trying to get back on track. I am with you on the slow starts. I am trying to get back into myself. Hard to do when you have been away for so long..but you will get there. Good luck on the P90X. :drinker:
Violet..I saw you peeking there…good to have you back..keep visiting!
April…your pictures seem to get better and better…glad you are working on something you enjoy…instead of the work you have to do. Once you get things where you like them…I know you will get back on track with your weight goals. Always good to see you pop in!
So, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend…keep logging in…keep moving…keep inspiring…keep being you! I am so glad to be a MFP friend with all of you fabulous, beautiful women!
Linda
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This morning I went for a run on a new route and managed 5 miles, but it was hot and I had to keep taking 1/4 mile speed walk breaks. I was 4 miles in and thinking of Nikki putting in 9 miles and seriously wondering...HOW??? I understand the theory that I'll keep getting better, but sometimes it feels like it may never happen. These miles are just so far when you're running them!
Christine - if you're up, you won't be for long! A couple of days of good eating and a a couple of workouts will get that turned around. Just keep at 'er! I've made a mental note that mexican + running = very, very bad
Nikki - I told my husband we have to buy fudge! Do you know where or is it obvious? Is this a small place? Any other recommendations? We won't have our camping gear so we'll be doing the hotel or motel thing this trip...
Cazz - it's GREAT that you joined another gym, but it sucks that the equipment is different. But thing of this - you have the confidence to go in and use the equipment anyway! You know you'll figure it out and you aren't afraid to try. That's huge!
Jen - the equation that the Garmin uses to calculate calories does not include heart rate. So it goes by distance, time, and your stats. So no, it wouldn't be great in the gym. And for winter I've kept my Polar for that reason. I find the calorie calculation is more accurate for me with my Garmin, but I make it work with the polar by subtracting 25%.
Crystal - Yay for a clean house! With all those kiddos that is huge I have one part-time stepdaughter and it's still a lot of work to keep the house clean. I don't know how you do it, but I think you're amazing!
Linda - it sounds like you have a fun weekend planned! Have a blast with your friends and enjoy the time with your stepsister. I'm sure that it is hard for both of you that her (your?) dad died, but it's great that you can continue that relationship with her.0 -
Linda, glad you're feeling better and now you can get out there and start rocking the workout train!!! It's nice that you love what you do, and I'm sure your patients love you!!!
Lisa, you can buy the fudge just about anywhere, but I recommend you wait until you get to the island. That's where it was made famous!!! There are two ferrys that can take you across to the island and once you get there you can either walk everywhere or rent a bike (a tad pricey, but doable) and there are all kinds of stores there to get the fudge from. Made right in front of you!!!! Get a taste of several, you will NOT be disappointed! If you're looking for adventure on the island, rent a bike and ride around. There's tons to see! When you're done riding, you can walk around down the main street to check out all the shops. That's the way to do it, and don't forget the fort if you like history at all, very neat place! Just enjoy, there's a lot to see and do up there. I could spend weeks there every year and not get bored!!!
Hope you all had a great Friday. I'm exhausted from working overtime this week, so I'm hitting the sack early. Going to get up early to get my run done before my sister picks me up for our shopping trip. Only 4 miles, so if I start by 6:30 am I should be done in time!!! Yikes, I'm SO not a morning person! But I want to get it done, so I will get up. Then we'll probably shop for 8-10 hours... so I'm going to eat whatever the heck I want and not feel guilty one bit! May even decide to wear my HRM to see what I burned. What do you guys think? Overkill???? I don't know.0 -
I want fudge now...haha. I remember going there. We rode bikes on the island...wet to the fort...good exercise by the way.. We stayed at Mission Point Resort..if that is still there. Thinking about going back one day. Long trip for me though.0
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Great! Thanks so much for the tips - I told my husband that my MFP ladies were all over our itinerary...he laughed but he's game for fudge and bike riding 0
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Mmmmmm - all this talk of fudge. :happy:
Friday was our anniversary. 11 years we have been married - doesn't seem possible. Anyway, we were greeted with CHICKEN POX. :laugh: Our three year old has them and she is the only one that has had them before, so this is her second go around with them - poor baby.
So it's been an interesting weekend, but not too bad. I've done good with my food choices, but the workout plan flew out the window. So I'll try again this week.
Maybe someday I'll get there.
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Oh, Crystal, I feel for ya! I hate sick babies... it's as hard on Mom as it is on the baby!!!! Hope she's all better very soon. And that nobody else gets sick in the meantime!!!
I had a great day yesterday shopping with my sis and niece. We hit the IKEA (love that place) and then the mall, all in all about 10 hours of shopping and I wasn't even tired and my feet didn't hurt (love the Chaco sandals!!!). Quite a nice victory since I've never been on my feet that long without pain. Yes, I was exhausted when I got home, especially since I'd run 4 miles before we left!!!! I had the best cupcake ever at a place called Just Baked. It was a Peppermint Patty and was exactly what you'd think it was... and it was awesome!!! There were no estimates close to the calories on MFP, so I put one in and just went with it. I walked it off anyway, I figure!
So I did another 4 miles this morning before singing at church. I'm already due for a nap I think! It's a beautiful day and hubby is trying to get the boat running so we can take a ride for the first time this year. It's been a long time and we're anxious to get it started, but if it doesn't start we can't afford to take it back to the shop just now... so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If it doesn't start I'm thinking of a walk or something later, just to enjoy the summer day!!!! Just enjoying the Tiger game in the meantime while he works out in the sun!!!! Teehee...0 -
...not looking forward to today's weigh-in...0
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...not looking forward to today's weigh-in...
I know the feeling...my week of crappy eating and weekend of bingeing...I paid for it today. I hope it was a sodium gain. Gonna drink, drink, drink...and no crap.
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Friday was our anniversary. 11 years we have been married - doesn't seem possible.
Happy Anniversary! Sorry about the gift though...0
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