04/11/2008 17:32
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I feel (because of my current professional position) I need to remind you all that April the 15th is fast approaching! Make sure you get your tax returns complete and if not you better file an extension. Today marked the beginning of the end of this tax season. I will be spending my Sunday afternoon in the office preparing the tax returns of those who waited last minute. Please be kind to your C.P.A. and get your info in pronto!
I must have looked skinny today. The compliment fairy made a few appearances at work. My other boss (the owner of the co.) asked me if I was still running. Translated: Hey you look like you have lost some weight. I had a pretty good day at work. Of course my she-boss asked how my appt. went yesterday. I told her and she said I think you just are going to have to work through it like you did when you first started running. WHATEVER!!! I love the fact that I am participating in something she knows nothing about. Anyway, I got an email from my coach and wished me luck with my recovery. I asked if it would be ok if I just walked with the group Monday. I am sure it will be I just want him to know my plans. I have to do something, even if it means walking. Who knows maybe by Monday night I will be healed! A girl can wish can't she.
My legs are feeling better but my left one is giving me fits. Ice and Advil for me tonight.
Weight loss seems to be moving right along. 212 this morning. I'll take it! Onederland is getting closer!
The weather here is going to be gorgeous for the next 7 days, Yippee. I would really like to go on a bike ride this weekend since running is out of the question. Biking is low-impact enough. Things I need to do:
- Finish my defensive driving course
- Take my econ test
- Take bus. math test
- Start Co-op. paper
- Mail tax return
- Cull magazines
- Grocery shopping
- Clean bathroom
- Cull a few more fat clothes.
Hmmm I think that's about it. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
XO,A
04/10/2008 19:59
It's a maybe.
I got home from the doctor's around 5. They took x-rays. No stress fractures. But that doesn't mean that I don't have them. If the are new they won't show up on an x-ray; I would need to have a bone scan. I opted not to have the bone scan. My doctor said it doesn't matter if you do have them because if you don't the rx is to REST! No running for 2-4 weeks. I was gutted. There was some swelling around the ligaments on my tibia but that was all the x-ray showed. My doctor also pointed out that some people's bodies just aren't meant for running.When I got home I told Peter and then started crying like a big ol' baby. All I want to do is run and for her to tell me that maybe my body just wasn't made for that, well it hurt. I am trying to live well and stay active and then this.
I am not hanging my running shoes up just yet. I am going to rest for 2 weeks ( no running ) but I am going to have to go to the gym or walk on my treadmill or something. I can't just be lazy ya know. Then we will see how my legs feel. If after then they aren't better then I will get the bone scan done.
I am sad. I won't lie. I hate that I am missing class tonight. I just wanted to find my niche and I thought running would be it. Maybe there is hope.
With all that said I am heading off. I need to wrap up a few of my defensive driving lessons...Oh JOY!
XO,A
04/09/2008 21:49
Have you found your smile?
I know, I know 2 posts in 1 one day. Can you tell I can’t do much of anything? So I thought I would jot a few thoughts down.
With a decrease in weight comes a decrease in calories that need to be consumed to lose the weight. Today it hit me hard. When I began this journey I was eating around 1700 calories. Now 1397 calories a day is my goal (per TDP) (I do weigh myself every single day. It keeps me motivated, plain and simple.) When I entered today's weight on TDP this morning I saw my calories drop to1397 and thought to myself, “here is where it starts getting tough”. For some reason seeing that 3 instead of a four freaked me out a bit.
As my calories decrease I have to be more inventive with my food and plan out my meals more. My 110 calorie snack in the morning may need to be halved so I can allow for more at lunch or dinner. I made need to start eating only 1 Morningstar sausage patty instead of 2. It’s just figuring out what works for you. I love my 58 calorie cup of coffee mid-morning but perhaps I could only use half the creamer and that would knock off about 25 calories. Some people may think, what’s 25 calories but if you add that up over a week that’s 175 calories. I measure EVERYTHING. I want to know I ate exactly what I was supposed to and the exact calories. The small things do matter.
I really wanted to get some sort of exercise in today but my legs were hurting pretty bad this morning and are even worse now that I have been at work. I wrapped both of them in ace bandages and tried to sit as much as I could. I think it best I just rest. DUH!!!
I had to laugh at my boss today. Now instead of asking how my “weightloss” is going she asks if I ran. This morning she asked how Monday night went and I said good and told her about my time being better and then about my leg pain and that I was going to the dr. tomorrow. She looked at me as if I was stupid and said something to the effect of well you probably just worked yourself to hard. I was like what part of I almost passed out and threw-up did you NOT understand? I have NEVER had pain like this before. The day drug on with my pain getting worse of course and at one point I had to prop my legs up to give them a rest. As I did this she comes in there and looks at me like what are you doing? I say to her I had to sit down for a minute to give my legs a rest and all she could think about were the stupid tax returns. I told her I saw them and I would get them finished but I just needed to sit down. Then she asked me is it really that bad. By that time I was furious and I just told her yes it was bad enough yesterday that I didn’t want to go to school. But let’s not forget the fact that I have been limping around since I got here this morning and I had to traipse around the Mall to go pick up lunch for the office. At about 3:30 she sees me in the file room and makes a comment about my limping. She says “oh you’re starting to limp”.
GGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRR .. Anyway it doesn’t matter what she says or thinks she’s not a doctor. That was my day at work. I came home, ate dinner and propped my legs up while I watched BB and AI and that's all I got for tonight folks.
XO,A
04/09/2008 09:32
Wednesday Weigh In!
I am happy to report in BAN 213!!! Down 3 pounds from last week!
Have a great Wednesday ya'll.
Happy Losing!
XO, A
04/08/2008 14:45
***UPDATE***
I am going to the doctor Thursday afternoon. Stay tuned in.
XO, A
04/08/2008 10:38
If you...
If you do what you have always done, you will be what you have always been. I kept repeating that quote in my head last night as I began the "magic mile" for class. I could have easily just ran and not pushed myself but I thought if I don't push myself I will never get any faster. So I began to run with all I had. The first lap wasn't so bad. I was greeted with a familiar face (my coach) calling out my time for the first lap. I don't remember what he said though, I just wanted to keep running as hard and as fast as I could. Then the second lap, complete -- still feeling ok. Heart rate was a too high (190) so I slowed down. Then the pain began. My shins/legs. I just kept saying 2 more laps, 2 more laps. Those last 2 laps where excruciating, the pain in my legs was worse than it has ever been. Finally, lap 4 complete. Time 12:21. I was so happy. When I began 7 weeks ago my time was 14:50. That's a major improvement! As I stood there waiting to give my time the the other coach, I could feel the pain in my legs getting more and more intense. I thought, if only I could just sit down. All the benches were taken, so I just stood there. I would have sat on the ground but I feared I wouldn't be able to get back up. As I stood there I started to feel really dizzy and light headed. I checked my HRM to make sure something wasn't up with that, its was about 134. After they recorded my time I started the half mile walk back to the store. I began to feel like I was going to throwup. The pain in my legs was that bad it was making me dizzy and nauseuous. I hobbled back to the store got my keys and sat in the car and cried. I didn't think I was going to be able to drive home. Sipping my water, I called Peter and told him what was going on and that he may have to come and get me. All I wanted to was to get home. After I calmed down a bit I headed home. I passed the hospital and was seriously thinking about stopping, but I was half way home and I knew I could at least make it home and I did. Peter and DB had water, advil and 2 ice packs wrapped in a towl waiting for me. After about 45 minutes my legs felt much better. They are sore this morning but nothing like last night. I am going to see if I can get in to see my doc this week because something isn't right. I don't think I should be experiencing pain so bad that it makes me want to pass out or throw up.
The good news is I get to move up a level in my class! I don't have a lot planned for today. I am skipping class this morning. I just couldn't be bothered. I have a lot of stuff I need to do around here (like blogging LOL)and I didn't want to be rushed. I am planning on going to the gym later this afternoon. That's about it for now.
XO,A
04/06/2008 13:29
On my weigh down
BAN this morning 214.5!!!
15 more pounds to Onederland!!!
04/05/2008 11:18
Race #2
2 down 10 to go!
Today, I did the Seton Soles 5k. It was a local race in Plano. My boys ran it too and did AWESOME! Steven completed it in 28 minutes and some change and Dan did it in 30:30. I did pretty good myself. I finished 9th in my age group and completed it in 41 minutes (my pace was 13:11). Not too shabby! Here is a pic of us at home before the race.
I have more pictures that A.J. took as we crossed the finish line and a group pic of my class. I will post those when I get them from her.
Things I have learned so far about running races:
- Don't start off too fast.
- Bring an MP3 player (if allowed) it gets lonely by yourself.
- Always cut my toenails before hand.
- Be prepared for ANY kind of weather. ( It was a bit chilly this morning)
- Eat a good brekkie
- Bring a snack.
- If you know you will have pain, take some advil before the race.
The last one is most important to me. I think that' s why my shins/legs didn't hurt when I did the 10k and they didn't start hurting until the last mile today.
I hope everyone has an awesome weekend! I am off to get my chores done since I am just FULL of energy!
04/04/2008 12:32
Friday Round-up!
Talk about spring showers. It rained and rained yesterday evening and last night. I did manage to make it to running class last night though. It stopped raining long enough to get a 2 mile run in. I however, didn't do so well. I couldn't even do the 200 yard dash we have at the end. My shins/legs were KILLING me. I mean proper, get-me-a-wheel-chair-I-can't-make-it-back-to-the-store-I-may-just-have-to-crawl-back pain. I was going to go work out after my LHR appt at 2 today but, my coach said he would just rest and that he never works out the day before a race. So I am going to take it easy today. It would be better if I could just sit a home a prop my feet up all day but that's not going to happen. Luckily, *whispers* work seems to be fairly quiet today. I am just hoping and praying that I DO NOT have to go get lunch. That would make a perfect end to my work day.
In an effort keep me on track with reaching "onederland" by May 1st, I have made a contract with myself:
Dear Me,
I know how much you want to be in onederland. It has been too long since you have visited there. You have many friends there and they want you to come and join in on the fun. It may seem impossible to lose 17 pounds in 31 days but you CAN and WILL do this! I know it. Just think of how good you will feel when you get there. I am sure you will have lost another dress size or 2 by then and that will be a great feeling as well since you have so many clothes in your closet that are waiting to be worn. That also means that you will be running your race that weekend in onederland and will be graduating school in onederland. You will be able to celebrate with all your friends and family!
I am going to ask you to do something that well, I know is going to be difficult. From here on out you are to ignore the calls of the black, white and green sign that calls out to you on every corner. Yes, I do mean S'bucks! You can not have any S'bucks until you reach onederland. Harsh, I know. What's a girl to do? But when you see that 1 instead of that nasty 2, you WILL thank me. Be prepared you will be tempted, but I know you will follow through on this road to onederland and stay focused on getting there by May 1st.
I am doing this for you.
XO, A
04/02/2008 23:17
Living Well! :)
I have decided that my motto/theme for April is going to be "Living Well". This includes not only my eating habbits but any habbits I would like to start or end. I recently began reading a monthly column and that is were I have come up with this motto. Here is an exerpt from the column:
This month, begin by creating a list anywhere from 5 – 10 items long, listing changes or habits that you would like to make in your life everyday. These changes should be ones that you feel would be a benefit to your spirit, body and soul.
Habits may include tasks such as:
- Set aside a time for Bible reading daily
- Eat smaller portions at mealtime
- Stop snacking in front of the television
- Drink 8 glasses (8 oz. each) of water each day
- Increase intake of vegetables
- Find small ways to move more
- Have a daily exercise routine
- Take time to kneel in prayer each morning
- Cut down on soft drinks
- Smile more often
- Etc...
Post this list in a place where you’ll see it often, such as above your kitchen sink or on the fridge. This list will be your constant reminder to stay on the right track.
Let’s get started there girls! We’ll succeed and we’ll fail with each task we set out to change—at least I usually do—but the important thing is that when we do fail we get right back up on our feet and start again.
Losing weight is simple. There’s no rock that hasn’t been turned, no magic pill that waits to be found. If you struggle with weight gain and a lust toward food, then it’s a battle that needs to be fought; the only question remains “Are you willing to fight?” If you stop for a minute to find an excuse, you’ve hesitated too long. If you put it off until tomorrow, you’re waiting too long. Romans 12:1, tells us that living a life of sacrifice is an “act of spiritual worship.” Some versions call it, “your reasonable service.” Reasonable. There’s nothing unreasonable about bringing our bodies to the point where they yield to the Spirit.
My list:
- Daily exercise routine with 1 or 2 days off a week.
- Set aside time for Bible reading/praying daily.
- Get more veggies in.
- Be more positive at work.
- Encourage my husband more.
- Don't sit idley on the computer (limit my time)
- Put aside the ifs and buts
- Practice patience with my kids.
There are so many things that I need to work on. But I will start with these first. I am going to LIVE WELL this month. I hope you will too.
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Great day back at work after my 4 day weekend. Of course everyone asked how the 10k went and were glad to see me back. Not a lot planned for the rest of the week. I have the rock class til 2 tomorrow and then running class. Which I am 85% sure that it will be cancelled b/c of the storms that are suppsoed to arrive here around 5. I need to pick up my packet for the 5k (Saturday) B.T.W. My dear bonus sons will be tagging along as well. I talked both of them into running it with me. Should be fun. I guess that's all for now it's late and I am tired. Have a great Thursday.
XO, A
