did my hospice 5k this morning.... i timed in at 40:25 not too shabby for a 45 yo overweight chick with asthma! and at least 1/4 mile was straight up hill!!!
Last edited by curlylocks; 04-08-2006 at 01:14 PM.
Hi all...as usual, I am slow on the restart....I've been walking, so I'm on day 2 for exercise, but nil on the other 3. I'll try to do sit ups RIGHT NOW but the baby usually likes to climb on my stomach while I'm on the floor...
Congrats Curly, on your 5K! I couldn't do it any faster, that's for sure....
Hey all. Way to go Curly That is awesome! How does it feel? Welcome back Apple. I have the same crunch problem, only with my two dogs.
Had a pretty good day. Was even able to pass on some my friend had at dinner tonight at her house. (Though, ok, to be totally honest, she sent a piece home for me to freeze and have when I am done with the challenge ) So, day 18 - no , and day 14 - follow menu, both challenges met.
(Though, ok, to be totally honest, she sent a piece home for me to freeze and have when I am done with the challenge
LOL isn't that kind of defeating the purpose of the challenge? Are you SURE you want to do that??? Hmmmmm now where is that "kick butt" icon I saw someone request be added to the forums??
Hello all. Making some time here to get back to you. I'm working on Day 6. Have enough exercise behind me to call it through, crunches as well and may even go to the gym after this. If I can keep the eating under control (which I will!) I'll be able to report another day done.
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jolly -- Flashier thread?!!? No way! Great going on that save! Only a few more days to go on your one challenge. You're rockin! And I really like hearing that you feel you've been making "great strides." Yes, I had/have a similar definition of "serving" at times! And you're so right on the behavior/mindset change that this is bringing about. I feel that I, too, am going through some changes, not so much with eating, but with other things, and that is in turn affecting the eating etc. Good luck! and good luck on Monday's weigh-in, but always remember, there's so much more to this thing than numbers on a scale! And yes, I am really trying to get away from the all-or-nothing attitude and think I am making progress there. I'm not sure what meeting you were referring to. Had lunch with the new prez, that was ok, don't really know what she's up to, wants me in some managerial position. I said, yes, but don't know. Will cross that bridge... Interview the next day went well. I'm doing a story for a racing mag. I know the guy. We had a nice talk in a two or three-part interview. Maybe I'll meet him once more in Tokyo then go up to his farm in Hokkaido for the wrap. Story's not due till June. Other meeting was just hanging out with a coworker. We got pretty smashed and ended up in some crazy Irish pub and then almost getting the police dragged in because some McDonald's manager was trying to kick us out at 3 a.m. (in mid-bite). Oh, too funny. Can't be doing this kind of stuff too often but I do have fun. That, of course, was a pause day!
Apple -- I understand with climbing babies. I have the cats doing the same thing. Well, they are in the way and I have to move them. Maybe you could put the baby in a playpen, no? Congrats on moving along on exercise. Anything is better than nothing. You can do this!
curly -- That is awesome with the run, yes! not too shabby at all. Did you asthma kick in at all when you were running? I take it, no. That's wonderful that you do something for hospices. How does it work anyhow? And, by the way, I think your tattoo is beautiful. Age? What difference does that make?! NONE!
marble -- Glad to see you! You must be absolutely a knockout by now with all that exercise! And you're not the only one impressed!
beth -- Congrats on getting through Day 4. I'm the opposite. Days with the office (I'll call them weekdays) are the hard ones for me. The sitting in the office, the call of the pub after work with coworkers, the frustration, the dislike, all make them so hard for me to get through well. BUT, I am doing it. You can too!! Good luck on the party. Just allow yourself what you want, but take it easy..that's not against your challenge, is it?
mez -- You're very quiet. How are you doing?
Obsidian -- You are doing great! Good for you!! Never be discouraged! Do NOT focus on numbers! If you do you set yourself up for a fall. Focus on your efforts, always! You are at times like a caterpillar in its chrysalis, changing out of sight, but nonetheless changing to later reveal the exquisite beauty of YOU! Your victories are right there in front of you...knees not hurting so much, feeling better! Those are what you must bear always in mind!
Misti -- You too, fabulous work! And I see you must have already passed through my hometown on your walking challenge. Hope you enjoyed it! Regarding your note to jolly, I just wanted to point out that I think each person has a different "purpose" for her challenge, so jolly is probably ok. (We hope! )As the challenge is largely about habits, I have used them before to make the NOT doing something the habit and then I can indulge when I'm off, but as the indulging is no longer the norm, no longer the habit, it is most definitely progress. Everyone is different, however, but habit-forming, not merely losing weight is the goal of most of the challenges, including mine. Your concern is most appreciated though, I'm sure!
Where are some of you others?!! Come out and post!
ummm yeah REd.. the tree pollens are terrible here.. i think the count was like 175 the other day... so i did have a bit of an issue when i got to the up hill portion.. it wasnt a steady slope but totally straight uphill... and tho i do walk alot for speed almost every day.. where i live and walk is totally flat...
but you know .. we have learned to live with the "asthma" learned how to breathe to get it back under control.. deep breaths in... blow them out thru pursed lips.. etc.. and a little shot from the inhaler and i was back onmy way!! lol
Hello all It is a gorgeous day here. Got to ride outside, and my boy managed to keep most of his brain in his head, even with so many distractions Why do I have a stallion again? Oh yeah, cuz I love the spoiled rotten monster! Also did an extra workout to make up for some of my eating this week. And took advantage of the weather with a nice long dog walk.
Red - Hurray for your progress. And the meeting i meant was the lunch with the prez. Does the management position mean more money? And would it still be something you enjoy? Or, should I say enjoy more? And yes, I do know it is about more than just numbers on the scale. But I also know I fall prey to that "have to be perfect" mentality which can lead me to feel frustrated and binge. Must avoid that.
Misti - you are ok. I didn't take offense at your comment. Keep the butt kickin coming I do feel it is ok to enjoy everything, occasionally, in moderation. But I have to learn what moderation is. That is why the portion thing this week was so huge for me. I used to just cook as much as I could fit in the pan/pot/bowl/whatever, and eat until it was gone. Sometimes, I would save some for later, but not often. Now, even if I am not always at a single serving, I am having a much smaller amount than before. And I realize that I am full with that. I am more in touch with my body, and more in control. This is just a great turning point. But no, I don't want to binge on something just because my challenge is done. The point is to enjoy something, without indulging/binging.
So, that got longer winded than I intended. Sorry
Day 19 - no and day 15 - follow menu, both challenges met. Have a super night all
Hi all. Starting out on Day 7 here. Couldn't go to the gym this morning as I had work to finish. Really hate that. Trying to make a poorly written story readable and getting paid a pittance for it. When it conflicts with my workout I am not happy!
Oh well...at least I got to the gym last night after posting. Bicycled there, did some weight training and just over 3K of jogging, biked back. Had a bit to eat, but kept things in line and so I can confirm that Day 6 was a wrap! This challenge seems to be going really, really slowly but I guess it's because it's one of those challenges that you really have to be vigilant about ALL day long. I feel it's really helping me out though. My face is definitely starting to get its lines back, instead of looking like a swollen balloon! Unfortunately, my face is not a good indicator of the rest of me, as it always tends to be quite thin. I can be very happy with my face but, uh-oh!, don't check out the butt and thigh monsters!
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curly -- Glad you were able to handle the asthma. In light of that, I'd say your 40 mins. was even more awesome!
jolly -- Congratulations to you for your continuing stellar work! Glad to hear you got a good ride in too. I didn't realize you had a stallion. You know, really, sometimes I think, horses just do what they want. There is really not much way us puny humans can "make" them do anything. They really do it because they agree to, which is a scary feeling sometimes. It's unlike people even, because there, they can think of the likely consequences. With a horse, what are the consequences? spurs, whips, things very immediate and that's about all. I always hope my mare just chooses to be cooperative with me because she likes me, she who brings her carrots, apples, brown sugar and grass! (yes, grass is a rare commodity here..) As for the "have to be perfect" mentality, I was just reading again something on that, and realizing with my self, that I tend to do so much better when I actually allow myself practically anything, including the option of "pigging out." This last is very important, as the idea of "just a little bit" is akin to torture for me. Allowing myself to really go hog wild, but knowing it will have to be a "pause day," and more realistically, that it means I am not making progress toward my weight loss goals or, worse, that I am moving away from them, usually stops me from making that choice. But I have it and that is key. I think it's just something that works with my nature, I rebel with alarm at restrictions and rules, but if I turn something around and see it all as choice then I have a far better chance at doing well.
Well, again, not much action around here. Hope to hear more from you.
Last edited by redballoon; 04-09-2006 at 07:56 PM.
I'm back......., oh no I'm Elyn, aka girlieyorkie. Finally well enough to get going again.
First, I had an ankle injury and then I got that nasty bug. With me, "it always pours when it rains"
Altho' I was sick, I was able to wrap up my no red meat challlenge yesterday, but that does not mean much really since I've been craving and indulging in sweets ~ the only thing I wanted to eat. Couldn't eat anything else.
Anyway, I've finished 2 "no red meat challenges" in a row, that is a 1½ month period and I am confident enough to classify myself as a veghead. for me!
I have also finished my start over "no diet soda" before I was down with the bug, and I had my first diet soda last saturday at a wedding, along with several glasses/bottles of wine.
I'm starting 2 challenges today, both at level 3, I don't intend to use my pause days, but I'd like to have them just in case~
1. Calorie challenge, preferably 1200 cal, but not more than 1400 cal.
2. Exercise daily, with 1 rest day weekly.
Have a great day everyone, and good luck on your challenges.
Last edited by girlieyorkie; 04-10-2006 at 04:46 AM.
I call Do over. Bad weekend. Actually, I don't mind starting over. I didn't do that bad, just missed an extra day.
So - Day 1.
Gotta keep this short, because it's Monday and things are busy here at work.
Elyn - I must ask......where in Denmark are you? I have relatives all over there (Copenhagen, Lemvig, Alborg, Skagen, Sonder Jutland - sp?, Fyn) I was there a long time ago. Beautiful place.
Hi all. REal quick post, as Monday is busy here too.
Red- will have to post more later, but I will post
Elyn - glad you are feeling better, and still keeping up your challenges. Beth, starting over is ok. You can do it.
Well, weigh in this morning was really good. Lost 3 pounds! Also, had one of those "aha" moments in my circuit training class - when she told us to have our hands on our waist, I COULD FEEL MY WAIST! Wow, what's that??
I also had a moment last night. There were some things on sale that I need for the Easter dinner I am having. I forgot to stop after the barn. No big deal, right? Sale is until Tuesday, and dinner is not until Saturday. But then, after I realized I had really kept calories down, and was feeling like I "deserved" something, even though I wasn't hungry, I started thinking that getting to the store to get those items was critical, and must be done now! I realized it was more about my feelings of "deserving" something extra, so did my nails, took a bubble bath, brushed my teeth - did everything I could think of to prevent leaving the house.
Beth~ Nice to meet you.I'm not a "natural born dane" ~ my husband is. Anyway, we live in North Jutland by Louns Bredning fjord, in the countryside in an area called "Skovbakker" (skov=woods/bakker=hills). There is only 50 meters from our house to the beach. (the closest distance legally (safety reasons) allowed in Denmark) Are you of danish origin? Can you understand the language?
Jolly~ WTG I'm not surprised at all since you've been working so hard, and I know you can do it.
Elyn My father's dad came from Denmark in the late 1920's. His mother's parents came sometime before that. So I am 50%. I have a cousin my age (38) who I wrote to when we were 9-15+ years old. My grandmother had to translate her letters until she learned english. She now lives in New York (Brooklyn) and has been there for almost 20 years. Have you seen the sinking church in Skagen on the beach (the northern most part of Denmark) I thought that was so cool. I am only guessing it is still there. It was half buried. I remember the German bunkers on the beach and Legoland and Hamlet's Castle. I was 15 when I went there with my grandma.
That is awesome! How does it feel? Welcome back Apple. I have the same crunch problem, only with my two dogs.
my friend had at dinner tonight at her house. (Though, ok, to be totally honest, she sent a piece home for me to freeze and have when I am done with the challenge 
) So, day 18 - no 
Are you SURE you want to do that??? 
off to the gym!
No way! Great going on that save! Only a few more days to go on your one challenge. You're rockin! And I really like hearing that you feel you've been making "great strides." Yes, I had/have a similar definition of "serving" at times! 
And you're so right on the behavior/mindset change that this is bringing about. I feel that I, too, am going through some changes, not so much with eating, but with other things, and that is in turn affecting the eating etc. Good luck! and good luck on Monday's weigh-in, but always remember, there's so much more to this thing than numbers on a scale! 
And yes, I am really trying to get away from the all-or-nothing attitude and think I am making progress there. I'm not sure what meeting you were referring to. Had lunch with the new prez, that was ok, don't really know what she's up to, wants me in some managerial position. I said, yes, but don't know. Will cross that bridge... Interview the next day went well. I'm doing a story for a racing mag. I know the guy. We had a nice talk in a two or three-part interview. Maybe I'll meet him once more in Tokyo then go up to his farm in Hokkaido for the wrap. Story's not due till June. Other meeting was just hanging out with a coworker. We got pretty smashed and ended up in some crazy Irish pub and then almost getting the police dragged in because some McDonald's manager was trying to kick us out at 3 a.m. (in mid-bite). Oh, too funny. Can't be doing this kind of stuff too often but I do have fun. That, of course, was a pause day! 
I'm the opposite. Days with the office (I'll call them weekdays) are the hard ones for me. The sitting in the office, the call of the pub after work with coworkers, the frustration, the dislike, all make them so hard for me to get through well. BUT, I am doing it. You can too!! Good luck on the party. Just allow yourself what you want, but take it easy..that's not against your challenge, is it?
Regarding your note to jolly, I just wanted to point out that I think each person has a different "purpose" for her challenge, so jolly is probably ok. (We hope! 
Why do I have a stallion again? Oh yeah, cuz I love the spoiled rotten monster! Also did an extra workout to make up for some of my eating this week. And took advantage of the weather with a nice long dog walk. 
starting Day 7...
Really hate that. Trying to make a poorly written story readable and getting paid a pittance for it. When it conflicts with my workout I am not happy! 
Couldn't eat anything else.
I'm not a "natural born dane" ~ my husband is. Anyway, we live in North Jutland by Louns Bredning fjord, in the countryside in an area called "Skovbakker" (skov=woods/bakker=hills). There is only 50 meters from our house to the beach. (the closest distance legally (safety reasons) allowed in Denmark) Are you of danish origin? Can you understand the language?