shanaber - hope you got in that power walk and your strength training!

shander - go have some fun w/ gramma....it's allowed!

Better_Balance - diner en blanc is for no other reason than the spectacle of it all!! I don't know who else will be there (I am taking my husband as my guest), I don't know where it is being held, and I don't know who the entertainment is (although there is entertainment).

Unfortunately, all this haze has brought showers and thunderstorms....but we have clear rain ponchos because the EVENT GOES ON no matter what!!

I hope it clears....even just for the 3 hours we need to get in somewhere, eat something (okay, I know what we are eating because I ordered THAT in advance!) and take pictures with all the white and the sparklers!!!

I will take pictures before we leave home so that: a) my hair still looks good; and b) you can see my dress!!

I need a nap! Just got home from a swim meet that started WAY to EARLY! I stopped at a fresh squeezed juice bar for lunch. SO GOOD! I wish they had one closer to home. I'm hoping it keeps me full until dinner.

My macros are 40/30/30. Like I said, Mon perfect, Tues low in fat, Wed high in fat. Last night, I was almost perfect for the week.

No workouts. I suck. Starting tomorrow, I HAVE to set the alarm and just workout before I start the day.

Ashley- 5 pounds for first trimester is FINE! I think 3-7 is average so you are right in the middle.

Abigail - It was your first race! Give it time!

Beeps- Every time you get hungry, just know, I am right there with you!!! I remember you posting pics of a black dress with pink flowers, but I don't remember the white. Sorry about the rain. I hope your hair holds it together!

^^^Here we are before the diner en blanc event!! The dress is too big for me, but that's what I get for ordering online and having it rush delivered (it arrived at 4 pm the day before the event).

It rained at the event, anyway....so, I had to wear a white fleece all night, and a clear rain poncho!

I still had SUPER DUPER FUN and really hope this event comes back! Maybe we'll follow it around Canada....I have the dress/shoes/picnic tote/table/chairs now to do JUST THAT!!

BOOM!

Here we are at the event!

Hi Everyone - been crazy few days! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend! I did make it onto my flight but got home incredibly late and had to be up early for meetings in the morning on Thursday. I was proud of myself though - I did get in a good fast (4+ mph) walk and strength training. I did ok eating on the road but there was no gym at the hotel and no time to really do much anyway. Last night we went to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert and I didn't eat lunch, not much dinner (we pot luck with a group) and had way too much wine. I feel terrible today :sick: This morning my hubby decided it would be a good idea to get doughnuts - I had a taste but ugh... never been much for them anyways and today was not the day to have them.

Beeps - you guys look awesome! What a fun event!
Shander - I got you down for Bronze last week, no worries! Have an awesome time in Michigan and enjoy the family and Grandma's cooking!
Ashley - I am amazed that you are running intervals! I hope you got some lifting in too!
Abigail - I am so sorry you had cramps on your first trail race! I am glad you are still motivated just make sure you are really well hydrated before your next one! I had a friend have that happen in her first marathon and she walked/limped most of the way through it
Amy - hope you have fun camping! I would have a terrible time eating right while camping - there are too many yummy things cooked over a campfire that just taste too good not to enjoy. I know what you mean about your cheat not tasting good - i know when I crave something and then have it and it is not at all satisfying or tasty... so disappointing but then I am not so likely to want it again
Kelly - Glad you had a great workout!! I did TERRIBLE with my macros this last week but I keep trying. Mine are set to 43/37/20 which gives me 100g of protein and I can never seem to get enough. If I use protein powder I can get close but otherwise it just doesn't seem possible. I do find though that I don't get nearly so hungry when I eat more protein and less carbs.

Chloe - :flowerforyou: I hope your weekend is going better and that you have a better week ahead!

Morning all! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend.

I got silver this week. My diet is so much better since I started running. I am under on running days and either over or on par other days. I am maintaining my weight so I have no idea if I've lost/gained/staying the same as I don't weigh myself.

beeps - that looked fun! I've never seen an event like that.

Shanaber - nice job on not liking doughnuts. Here krispy kreme opened their first ever store (we used to get them at interstate airports). Well the lines are crazy! A work friend waited 3.5hrs so I got to have 1 of hers. It was nice but certainly not worth the wait.

Have fun camping Amy. I love camping!

Now I've forgotten the rest. ..

My goals: drink more water and now school is back keep up my running routine

. Hubby is being very supportive and wants me to run our 12km event here in 1.10. Last year I ran it with no training 1.22. So it's achievable. I did my first ever 5km under 30mins on Sunday and my overall pace (9km) was 6:20. My weekend consisted of my son's footy game, working, running and looking after my son's friend. Nothing exciting but hubby lost his job a month ago so until he finds something we aren't spending any money on fun things.

Beeps - nice dress, too bad it was too big, but at least you got to show off your totally awesome arms!

Amy - bummer about the disappointing splurge, hate it when that happens, such a waste!

kc - yay on workout out! glad you feel good

chloe - sorry things aren't going well, hope your motivation comes back soon

shanaber - getting in enough protein is just about impossible without the powder for me as well

mt - welcome, those sound like good goals & yes, just scrape that extra food into the garbage! that was a real problem for me when my kids were little

kadi - that's pretty impressive running time, I am still super slow but working on it

So, platinum star for me this week due to a nasty case of the flu I got hit with Friday morning. It has worked its way through the whole family & we are all fine now so that is a good thing. Unfortunately I was only able to get one run in between last week's race & the upcoming one as I have plans tonight & don't like to run the day before a race, so not hopeful about my time, but I do have four races left to go. I think I will look for some in the fall to sign up for as the weather will be way better for running & the foliage is amazing, it will be motivating.

Ok I think I am back....

Obviously no star last week, I didn't even finish out logging the week. I am feeling good and ready to get back to healthy and moderation. I ran 3 miles this morning and had a kale and fruit smoothie for breakfast. I have my grilled chicken salad for lunch, healthy snacks and healthy fish taco bowls to make for tonight. Bought tons of veggies and fruit yesterday for the week. I don't have any plans for dinners or lunches out this week, so I think its a good time to get back on track.

Thanks for all your support ladies!