Over 200 new me part 53 (open group)

Hi ladies!

checking in for yesterday:
calories: I was over by almost 400 calories ... but it seemed like I actually made some good choices, and I just lowered my calorie goal - so I'm not feeling too badly about it
exercise: none planned
water: I worked pretty hard at getting more water in - but didn't actually track, so I think I hit this week's daily goal of 64+
proud: that I was mostly back on track

today is going well so far, but I only have 500 cals left for dinner and bedtime snack ... I don't know if I'm liking this new total calorie goal that I set for myself - but I think my goal was too high before.
I tried a new exercise class this morning - Body Vive ... not my choice but I'm glad I got to try it. My Step instructor was sick and she asked the Body Vive instructor if he could take her class, it was fun to do something different. I didn't burn as many calories as I do with step but it was still a good workout and it's good to change it up.

Hello... It has been quite some time since I checked in with most of you. (There are some faced I have not yet met) I am slowly getting back on the wagon, or should I say... I am starting over!

I had a pretty serious reality check at my new job when the top they ordered for me fit so tight it showed every roll and cut off my circulation. OMG.. how did I manage to let myself gain almost all of the weight back?

Well, I am holding myself accountable as it is me who ultimately make the choices I make.

I will try and check in here at least once a week, but I will also be logging all of my exercise and calories EVERY DAY!

Here it goes!

Hi ColoradoGirl! It is soo good to see you. I so know what it is like to fall off the wagon and get run over by the wheels before I got up. What is your new job? Logging your food everyday will help you so much in your weight lose.

momma are a bright spot to my day. With being so busy you will burn some extras calories (crossing fingers).

annasgyal I hear with those exercise calories!!! The water challenge has made me measure and be accountable thanks. I wasn't always getting enough.

lstpaul mixing up the exercies you will feel different muscles. I rode a lot of miles on my bike this summer but I'm feeling it with the hiking I have been doing. Keep up what you are doing to see results.

mstahl way to recognize that it could have been worse and not all is lost.

It is not my intention to not reply to someone. Please don't feel ignored, know that I read everyday and I appreciate your triumphs and struggles. Please add me as a friend if you are interested.

Today's check in:

Calories: NO Hanging head in shame...Just HAD to have a second piece of pear pie warm out of the oven. Have I ever mentioned that warm out of the oven goodness is my idea of PURE COMFORT...until the scales tell me otherwise.
Water: Yes even a bit over.
Exersice: Yes It was really hard for me today, I had to stop a few times before I got to the top but I did it
Proud: I really didn't want to go on a hike in the cold fall air, but I bundled up and went. Not ready to stay inside for exersice, that will be here soon enough.

Hi everyone! Here is my checkin stats!

Wednesday 10/25/11

Calories: Over by less than 100 - given that I stayed on track and had not exercise, I am ok with that!
Exercise: Day off! Much needed one, I might add!
Water: Yeppers! 72

Proud: That between lunch and a 7:00pm dinner I did not snack, grabbed a cup of coffee when I was feeling famished, decided to not eat out while running the errands that had me busy, and sat down and ate the meal that was planned earlier in the day. MAJOR accomplishment!

Happy Birthday, annasgyal ! Have a great time away!!! You are doing an amazing job on your weightloss goals too!

Happy Birthday, annasgyal ! Have a great time away!!! You are doing an amazing job on your weightloss goals too!

Thanks! I am ready to get the weight off, and keep it off!

Happy Birthday annasgyal!

Thanks!

Friday's Check-In:

Calories: Yes
Water: yes
Exercise: No, today is off day, however, back at it tomorrow, and trying to squeeze in a two a day

Great job, Annasgyal and lstpaul on your losses this week. Way to start the weigh-ins on the right foot!

Last night I had a great run. We did a 5k at my usual race pace, which is pretty awesome considering I never run that fast in training (with the exception of last week's killer tempos!). My running buddy noted some observations about my running which I found super helpful and motivating. She told me that I actually run better (breathing is better, I talk more and my posture is better) at a 9:55 to 10:02 pace than it is at an 11:00 or slower. Crazy, right?? This means I need to start pushing myself when training by myself and the potential for a sub 30 5k is actually in my future!! I should pay her to pace me for a 5k this year so I can hit that goal before 2012.

Tomorrow is the big 10 Miler that I'm scared and excited for. I'm not setting any goal times and I'm not limiting/forbidding walking breaks. It will be all about finishing, not being last and having fun. I'll be running in costume, so it should be awesome. I have to pick up my packet tonight after work and I'm super excited to get the running jacket, which is the entire reason I signed up in the first place.

Hope you all have a great day. I'll try to check in later if I can!