Delphi Thanks The road I live on is a crescent, so if you keep going along it, eventually you come back round to the start again. I've been trying to run around it twice which would be 1.5 miles, at the minute alternating between running and fast walking until I have the stamina to run the whole thing. I'm hoping to venture out to a park or something soon!

Sum38 That's an awesome week, well done!

Sum38 that is fantastic. You are doing an amazing job. Its just melting off of you..eh?

Leaves ~ That sounds great. Not to many dogs in your neighborhood? There is actually a good course to follow here in my neighborhood if there weren't so many loose dogs. There is a leash law here but you know how that goes. Sounds like you have a good plan. Goodluck. You should be throwing back those miles in no time.

As for me, I tried once again today to do a little something. I thought I would try the track at the gym. So I walked a mile and then I just couldn't stand it anymore and started running. Got about half a mile and stopped though, didn't want to push to much. So at least I got that much in. Lots of errands today and my oldest has football so, should stay relatively busy. Hope you guys are having a great day!

Hello lovelies! How are you all doing?

Well, I have decided to take a break from working out. I have not since Thursday? I cannot recall, lol. I am very frustrated with my weight so far, I lost nothing in the whole month of April. I finally saw 166.0 exact this morning, back to square 1. I made a vow to myself to abstain from alcohol for at least a month because I really think that has been messing with my weight/losses so staying away from it for now.

Thursday after WI, I will restart 30 Day shred level 1 along with 30-60 minute on the elliptical trainers a couple times a week, still trying to decide whether to use 3lb or 5lb weights for the 30DS. Maybe the 3lbs to start out since I'm getting back into it.

Will update with personals later when I have a little bit more time! Until then, enjoy your afternoon!

amandie - I just restarted 30DS today. I was actually surprised to find it didn't kick my butt as bad as I thought it would...guess all the other stuff I have been doing has dramatically increased my stamina. WOOHOO! I will take it! Suckage about your weight, but at least you are still playing ball. That means you are still in the game and are sure to see something soon!

Sum - this is me...jealous. I gained a few pounds over the weekend and for the life of me can't figure out why as I did not derail and am not retaining water to the best of my knowledge (and TOM is still a couple weeks away.) You rock...but you are making me look bad!

WOW...I am impressed on how many bones you have broke...that sucks! I've only broke one, thankfully only a finger. Of course, it was on my 4th birthday, but that is a story for another day. Still no word on if mom has to have anything special done. Her bone doc keeps pushing her aside and has YET to see her! Been told he'll see her at 9 tomorrow morning for sure...let's hope. They've sent her away 3 times now because they didn't have the fax from the hospital with the x-ray results. Red tape, man. Red tape.

So...upon my newly found interest in running, I've begun to realize I need to go get fitted for running shoes, especially because I am prone to injury on my left leg due to repeat surgeries and a car wreck and all. So far, no pain, but I'd rather it not happen at all. Anyways, I decided I wouldn't go out yesterday. Except my 4 year old held me accountable (something to be said that she likes exercising ) Problem is, she doesn't have shoes really equipped for running as she is a Mary Jane's kinda kid. I mean, my kid dresses nicer than me all on her own, and I like to think I am a nice dresser. Anyways, I can wait to be fitted. Plan on doing it sometime this week. But since my kid is holding me accountable, I HAD to get her something so she could join me. The closest shoe store is 1.5 miles from me....not so bad, really. Well, we walked/jogged it. Yep. A 4 year old went 3 miles all on her own. We bought her shoes and now I have a partner, who can keep up with me and demands I go out...multiple times a day. All joking aside, I am proud that we went to the store on foot instead of in the car. And I am super impressed my kid kept up. I am so proud of that little one and just how in tune she is with the fact this is important to me. She busts me on everything...if I eat a chip, she busts me...if I skip exercise a day, she busts me. She really is the best partner I could ask for. And she was proud she went the whole way too. Of course...today she wanted to walk to Grandma's house...only a mere 65 miles one way.

Hey everyone, just popping in to say I've missed you all! I've had the most hectic couple of days and I've been very very bad but I swear to get better starting tomorrow morning!

I'm so glad to read that you're all doing so well! Lifts my spirit and gives me a kick in my butt that I so desperately need to try catch up! lol

Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Go in to get weighted again on Thursday so hope I do well. Just want to get below that 170 number and I will be happy. Hoping to be 160 by my sons wedding in August. Love being back here again.

zoesmom
what a cute story! haha. You're setting such a good example for her.

Leaves and Thedollylala! Glad to have you guys with us!

Delphi- You are a rockstar, seriously. Glad to hear you are less sore today, though- I'd probably be sore for 2 weeks at least after running a marathon like that! Every little bit that you can do helps. As for the TOM, if it does come, you may be due for a whoosh afterwards so that'll be something to look forward to, lol. I wish I could walk/run in my neighborhood but too many loose dogs in the yards, no sidewalks and I am totally deaf so I'd have no idea if the dog(s) or a car would be behind me/after me.

Way to go, Sum38 on the whoosh and additional droppage this week, just amazing!!! I still cannot believe you broke 5 things in a year! I hear ya on the Finnish trait- I have a good friend who is Finnish and she is the most stubbornest person I know, lol! I <3 her though!

Zoesmom- So sorry to hear about your mom and her leg! Walking 3 hours on it?! Wow. Stress totally can make the scale go up. I really doubt you truly gained. Healing thoughts go out to your mom. YAY on your NSV! Your daughter seriously sounds awesome! I wish I had a kid to keep me accountable. !!!! Thanks so much for the kind words. Yea, the 30DS isn't that bad but it has been a year since I last did it so a bit nervous, heh!!

100Mother- Oooh, what kind of bike are you getting? 22 miles 2-3 times a week will definitely help you drop the lbs! Sounds like a great plan.

Emula- It's okay! I haven't been perfect either but I try to get back on track the next day or balance it out with a little less food and some exercise. Hope things will/are settling down for you soon enough and yay for getting back on track! BTW, I love your avi- so cute!

Adlea- You totally can do it! I believe in you. How are you doing on WW so far?

2fat2jump- I agree, I just grin every time zoesmom talks about her 4 year old and how much she supports her mom. Makes my heart swell so much. I just love that. I dunno if I ever told you but I really love your avi, so beautiful.
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Today was low-key, did laundry and cleaned up a bit. Tonight was dart league and we won 10-3, yay! 2 more games until playoffs (doubt we will make it in since we're dead last, lmao.) I will be glad when it's over because honestly, it is mostly the cause of temptation to drink. I mean we play at bars, ffs! I did good tonight and just had water. *pats on back* I did get the itch to work out today but decided just to wait until Thursday after WI, my ridiculous reason is I fear I will go up on the scale from the exercise if I start now after not having done it for a few days due to water. So for my (in)sanity, I need to see something good on Thursday.

Have a great night, all!

Good Morning Peeps!

zoesmom ~ I can talk a little bit about running shoes and I can not stress the importance of having the perfect shoes. Through my training for the race I went through 3 pairs of shoes. I use sarcony as they were finally what fit best for me. My advice is to go to a running shoe store as they will look at your current shoe and kind of get an idea of wear you need support depending upon how the tread has shifted or wore on your shoe. They will pay much more detail to getting you in the right shoes as opposed to just any shoe store. I think that you have to change them out every so often as well. I'm not sure on the exact mileage but I'm sure google will know. Awesome about your kiddo! I'm so proud of her. Wish I could give her a high five for keeping you accountable. I think it is awesome you can share this with her. You are teaching her a valuable lesson and being an excellent role model for which you should be proud as well.

emula ~ We missed you to. Glad to see you are back at it. Any particular plan to get you back in the game?

adlea ~ Good luck with the weigh in. Sure all will go well. I'm sure you will see your goals by the wedding. Your hard work will indeed pay off.

amandie ~ Wish i new how to help. That stall would frustrate me as well. We have all been there so we know how maddening it can be. I'm gonna send lots of good vibes your way! Can you pinpoint anything that you could change to kind of shake your body up a bit. Perhaps your body is just used to what you have been doing. Good luck with your tournaments. Sounds like fun. I used to love darts way back in my younger days!


Well good news, my legs actually feel normal this morning. Its supposed to be 81 today so I can't wait to get out to the greenway and get some miles under my belt. I have really felt lazy these past couple of days. I have trained so hard since January that it just feels weird not to be doing something. I also signed up for a local superhero 5k the 18th, which is something to look forward to. I have been searching near and far for another half but looks like most are in the winter months and that worries me. In any case, I have to get back to work. I will check in with you all later. Sure hope you all have an amazing day. Burn those calories and don't forget your smiles.

Had to go dig up my post to find my goal weight for this challenge


CW: 187.0
GW: 175

Everyone is doing great!

Delphi - I'm likely going to hit the specialty store today or Friday (Thursday's are a no-go for time.) Although, they may have problems looking at my tread on my shoes...I tend to wear platforms and pumps throughout the day and my sneakers, while not new, have probably only been worn a two dozen times ever. I tend to change out shoes way too often, so they never have a chance to get worn down. I know when I started looking up running shoes and getting fitted, it looks like the life span of a good running shoe that is fitted properly runs between 300-500 miles.

amandie - only two months for me. I feel a little sore today, but not anywhere like I did the first time. You have to be right about the stress. I got down to 247 and then the scale bounced up to 250 and just is not budging...and I have been on plan. It is killing me! I had JUST gotten into a new BMI category then bounced back into the old one again! GAH! Waiting for my woosh...I need it. Things are getting more stressful by the hour. Hubby quit smoking cold turkey and well...things have not been pretty. At all. Oui. Just..oui....

2fat, Delphi, and amandie -super proud of my kid too. I just wish I had her energy. T-Ball practice twice a week, ballet, AND swim lessons...PLUS she wants to run every day! And I swear, she signed herself up for these activites! I had nothing to do with it outside of the wallet part. Kid just has too much energy. So much in fact, Durecell is looking to replace the bunny with her. If only I could harvest it....I'd be rich!

Thanks thnkthin, looks like you are as well.

zoesmom ~ Yup, that sounds about right. Well my dad when I started all of this told me to make sure I never wore my running shoes anywhere but to run/walk/exercise because of the mileage etc., so like a good daughter I don't. Though, my everyday shoes are my old running shoes. So exactly the same pair I use for running but hey my feet are comfortable and I recycled my running shoes. Anywho, I'm sure you and the specialist will figure it out. My advice (and most specialty shoes store encourage this) is to go outside the store and run down the street in them first. Make sure there is plenty of room for your foot to expand as that is what are feet do once we start running especially for any duration of time.


Well I just finished up at the green way. Its only 3.5 miles and I felt like I got a good workout in (ran 2, walked 1) but I am experimenting a bit. As mentioned before I wear a bodymedia device so I want to see where my calories burned for the day will be with just the 45 minutes with the run today. I'm trying to set a target of at least 2700, that way I can create a pretty good deficit for the day. I might end up just going to the gym and hitting the track though and doing 5 miles but I tend to get done a lot quicker at the gym, I think because the track is climate controlled and the rubber track (or whatever it is) is a lot easier on the knees and less pounding in general as compared to asphalt/concrete etc. Its hard to try to find a routine i can be satisfied with now. I feel like I'm reverting back...if that makes any sense? In any case, I'm gonna get off here and do some cleaning and maybe run an errand or two. OH and I almost forgot. I always weigh myself when I get back from a run and usually I'm up a pound or two, well when I weighed I was actually down 2 pounds. So, that was good enough for me. I rushed in here to my computer and changed my ticker..lol! I just need to see a lower number once. I really wanted to see a drop before TOM reared his ugly sith-loving head. Well gotta run, you guys enjoy your days!

Good news, all!!!! I have finally broke through the 166 barrier- 165.6 this am! Seriously SO happy! Seeing that number has helped me tremendously and I am seriously (re-)committed to this, no deviating!

Delphi- Thank you for the good vibes- seems like they worked! Really, if I were to be truly honest- I wasn't really 100% OP with the late night snacking and drinking even. I did start to get lax about tracking when I was getting frustrated and that didn't help either. I started thinking really deep within myself and realized that I will have to be more strict with myself and that those little things add up quickly now that I am smaller, you know?

Haha, I would have changed my ticker too esp with the TOM coming up! I want a HRM, specifically the PolarFt4 or Ft7 (is that similar to the bodymedia and what it does?) I definitely agree that treadmills, etc are definitely different than running outside. Glad you seem to be mostly healed today enough to get back into your new routine! I actually smiled when you said "and don't forget your smiles." I'm happy that you're here with us, really because you're so uplifting and positive!

Thnknthin1- Looks like you're doing well too!!! Keep it up, girl!

Zoesmom- I cracked up at the duracell comment! Yikes about hubby quitting cold turkey but at least he quit, that's a step in the right direction! I have been kinda bugging my BF to quit smoking but I try not to nag too much. When he is ready to quit, he will. Good luck finding new running shoes today if you're able to make it. Sending you some :::whoosh dust:::!! 2 months with the 30DS is awesome! I probably only did a month's worth before I got hurt and stopped. (I was doing a couple of routines back then so 30DS was done every other day.)

Enjoy your day too, girls and guys!

I'm in! Need the motivation

SW: 175
GW: 160

Fingers crossed the bloat will be gone tomorrow! (From TOM and 1 day of too much salt-which I am now monitoring)