200+ (Week 44) Getting Fit For Fall!

I never got to my Wii Fit last night. I am always bringing home extra work for the $$. It pays better then getting a second job.

Anywho, other then drama in my development all is well this week. How is everyone else this morning?

Yesterday I didn't do my scheduled insanity workout. I was told about the death of a high school friend in the morning and it just really sat hard with me all day. I have not found out all the information, but this friend was only 44, she has 2 children, her oldest is a senior this year and the son a few years younger. I had seen her last year aound this time.....we caught up at our high school reunion. She too, has always struggled with weight and was talking about one of the surgeries to help. All I know is they said she came out of surgery and was sent home to early with no antibiotics and she passed away of a heart attack in the middle of the night...she had told her son that her chest hurt a little and she was having trouble breathing so whe was going to call the doctor first thing in the morning, she never made it. So terribly sad, now I'm not for sure exactly what surgery she had ...I only know last year this time she was taking weight loss surgery, but had to lose some weight first or something like that....

That is way to young and my heart just breaks for her family...I just had to get on my elliptical yesterday and I sang my heart out and cried ...just did an exercise where I didn't have to think much...it really has had me thinking about life, and how your not promised tomorrow...you know....

Hugs to all my friends........

Debra, so sorry to hear about your friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family.

Thanks for all the wishes everyone...the sad part is her daughter, her name is Ashley and she was very, very close with her Mom, it is her senior year and this world just came crashing down on her. Her son also, he is younger and more queit though, keeping things in...which can be dangerous too.

I'll be honest, my daughter and I butt heads almost everyday...( I think it's because we are so much alike)....from this day on...I'm going to make extra effort to let the little things go...and make sure she knows how much I love and am so very proud of her..life is so short!

Debra- perhaps you, like me, as reached training fatigue- you with the set insanity schedule and me with the running training... doing the same thing pretty rigidly for that long is not keeping me super interested, and I still have almost 2 months of it left! Sounds like you'll be able to mix it up soon though,which will be nice. It can be easy to get bored, and with exercise, I think it's important to keep it lively and as interesting as possible, as it is a lot of work, and who wants it to just be a chore? I certainly don't.

Amen to that!! I think I am actually missing my runs and I know my Bella is too...poor girl, I was out on the porch the night before talking on the phone and she kept bringing me her tennis ball...looking at me with those big eyes like "why have you not been playing with me?" I used to take her on a run/walk a few times a week...but since the insanity started...I haven't done that...so yes, I'll be glad to mix it up a little...might even throw a belly dance routine in there.....I really enjoy that and I haven't done that in months either!

Hey gang - It feels good to have a short break this afternoon. I do have to go out and see more clients... Happy Hump Day. I wish it was the weekend but then again we are getting company with 5 kids from 1 to 12 in age - I see me pulling my hair out again. Why does it seem like all my friends are baby machines??? How can you afford 4 to 5 kids in this day and age?

Kristina - I watch White Collar. I think the star of Burn Notice is sexier:blushing: We DVR everything and are a few weeks behind... Yes, I'm getting burned out with the running. It's starting to feel like a chore. I'm hoping the enjoyment picks back up soon. I think I'm just tired from work and working out (*sighs*)

Deb - great plan with your daughter. Again - so sorry to hear about your friend...

Lacey - I hear you on the time issues. Come back to us when you can.

Mish - have you thought about an elliptical - it's more low impact? or a recumbent stationary bike? Was your husband trying to run or just walking on the treadmill? Has he had his gait analyzed? He may just need shoes or inserts that correct poor foot alignment.

Amy - Welcome back. Glad you enjoyed your trip - someday I'd love to visit England... I BL and will root for your friend!!! Hope your back feels better soon - ice, heat and stretches really help.

shamrock - congrats on your loss this week:flowerforyou:

Danielle - congrats on your loss too!!! Your weekend does sound fantastic.

hi ladies! I'm back from my camping trip. I had a WONDERFUL time relaxing up in the mountains. If we are facebook friends, you will see pictures eventually. I face two busy days at work catching up, plus planning for the "Family Fun Day" that I'm helping out with for our department on Saturday. Plus I have a mini high school reunion thing on Saturday night. Its basically just our group of friends meeting up at someone's house. It might be Sunday before I get a chance to really catch up with you guys.

I'm nervous to see what my weight will be in the morning. I haven't weighed since Friday. I busted my butt putting up the tent and walking around everywhere and hiking and all that jazz. Ok...here's the breakdown of my camping trip...Got there Saturday around 1:30 and it was POURING rain, so I slept in my car for an hour and a half and there was finally a small break in the storm to put up the tent. It was raining again by the time that was done so I lugged everything into the tent in the rain. Sunday I basically laid around and read all day. It was great. Monday I went to Lake Junaluska and walked around the lake. Its a 2.6 mile lap and it was gorgeous! There was a "Rose Walk" where the sidewalk was lined with rose bushes. It was a good quarter mile of roses and I LOOOOOOOVE taking photos of flowers. I also found some new flower that was like nothing I've ever seen. I'll have to post a picture here when I finally get them loaded on the computer and edited.

So then on Tuesday, Lexi and I got in the car and drove on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I noticed I kept driving up and up and up.....I stopped at this big overlook area...the kind with a large parking lot and restrooms and even a little store. They had a short trail you could hike up and see a better view....the first overlook was only .2 mile up, the other stop was .5 mile up. Easy right? I mean, that should be NOTHING. umm...yeah....NOT. The altitude made it impossible to breath and the hike was STRAIGHT UP. I got to the .2 overlook- it was a paved path to that point. I started going up to the .5 overlook but it wasn't paved and climbing up roots and rocks while trying to hold on to Lexi's leash and take pictures.....yeah...it wasn't happening. I'll have to double check with the pictures I took, but I think that stop was over 5700ft above sea level. After that stop, I was going down again and was around 2200ft above sea level by the time I got off the parkway. When I took Lexi into the little store at that site (the guy behind the register said it was ok) everyone inside commented on what a great (and cute) dog she is.

Today I packed up and drove home. I got to meet Good Guy halfway and he took me out to lunch. In our conversation he called himself my boyfriend again. And I know this time he was sober (he called himself that a couple weeks ago when we were out drinking with my bff and her husband). I told my bff about that this afternoon and she asked when I was going to call him out about that. I told her it isn't official until our facebook status is changed lol.


I am not ready to go back to work tomorrow. I need a day of rest to recooperate from my vacation lol but man I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again.

Morning super pals!!! I need to be quick and get on move on getting out the door. I did manage to run 7 miles this morning and loved every min of the cold weather. I'll check back later.

Kendal - your trip sounds fantastic!!!

Friends...my grandson's are waiting on me...I can't reply to everyone right now like I would like...but I will later.

Hope you are all enjoying the day!

week 8 day 5 complete with insanity max interval circuit....this week has been tough...I am getting a little bored with the workouts...not that they are easy...I think it is because I know what's coming...lol, but I'm pushing thru and I have lost some inches, 1 more week and this program will be complete...then I think I might start something new....hmmmm

Gotta run...talk with you all later

To all that has made this great choice to shed these unwanted pounds. Reading the progress ones have made gives me the courage I need to make this journey. I can do it because you're doing it. Congrats to all.

Keep up the good work