H&F Vents and Confessions

[shorty20]

May 30, 2012 12:08:17 GMT -5 stingsharkruns said:

I'm currently planning our 5yr anniversay trip around the Cayman Islands Marathon.... Our anniversary isn't until Feb 2014, the marathon is Dec 1st 2013.. Obsessed much?

It started as planning our anniversary trip - then i went to this Grand Caymans website and under one of the tabs it said "Races" so of course I clicked, and now i'm obsessing over another marathon and I haven't even run 1 yet... =/

Tee hee, love it! You will be turned over to the dark side of multiple marathons!

[Brit]

May 30, 2012 11:36:45 GMT -5 shelbyann said:

2. I haven't updated my blog in a week. Honestly, my life has been totally consumed with house projects for the last month and I'm afraid that if I blog about that, it makes me sound spoiled or something...I don't want to be judged like one of those stay-at-home bloggers who complains about how OMG busy she is.

Who cares? I bet you have hilarious house project stories to write about! I picture your cats stepping in paint and tracking it all over the house, moving insanely large items up flights of stairs single handedly, and plenty of other fun stuff like that for you to draw pictures of. I don't think it makes you sound bratty to stay at home, I'm kind of envious of your lifestyle!

[Brit]

My confession is that my first day of CrossFit kicked my butt. When I read the WOD, I thought that I would own it, but when I tried to do it I was a sweaty, quivering, pathetic mess.

If the stars align, I'll go back for CF round two tomorrow.

[jobell]

I was doing well eating almost all natural foods, almost totally cutting out anything processed and with my half training lost 8 pounds in about a month. I took a week off to recover after the half and indulged myself a bit too much over the holiday weekend and I'm now back up 4 pounds. This better just be water weight that'll disappear just as quickly!

[bluelikejazz]

I really want to run another half because the first one SUCKED, and I know I can do so much better. And I know what I need to do to get there (1 week taper instead of 2, do at least one 12 mile run, and put in a few more weekly miles). But I'm not feeling it. I get myself to 3-4 miles 3-4x/week and then get bored and start swimming and lifting again.

The distance will always be there, but I don't want to wait. BLAH

[ckinla]

Since I started seriously working out again, and eating healthier the scale has gone UP. It's been more than a month. I know it can't be muscle at this point (I don't lift, I just do yoga and spin). I'm pretty frustrated. It makes me want to give up and order a pizza

[finallykrisb]

May 30, 2012 12:29:49 GMT -5 Brit said:

My confession is that my first day of CrossFit kicked my butt. When I read the WOD, I thought that I would own it, but when I tried to do it I was a sweaty, quivering, pathetic mess.

If the stars align, I'll go back for CF round two tomorrow.

I find many of the WOD's to be very humbling!

[karebear219]

Vent #1 - I spilled my green monster all over my shirt on the way to work this morning and didn't have time to go home and change. Luckly I have an extra jacket at work, but now I am out of dress code. Hope my boss doesn't come in.

Vent #2 - I hate being last in my CF class. I know I am just starting out and I'll get there. Better to take my time and have the right form. I'm just so used to be so fit compared to others and I am a competitve person.

[clseale]

May 30, 2012 11:36:45 GMT -5 shelbyann said:

3. I'm really enjoying running 20 MPW instead of 40-50+ right now. I don't miss all of those miles one bit.

:Y: Big fat ditto! I'm trying to keep mine between 25-30 right now, but it's nice. On one hand, I'm really itching to dive back into marathon training (doesn't start until October,) because I'm really excited about my actual race and my goals, but on the other hand I'm really enjoying the lack of obligation at this point. I just haven't been feeling it and took this week off to do nothing but cross training. I needed it.

[bqbride]

I did a RIPPED class followed by a Zumba class this morning, and thought I was going to puke. But I DID IT!!!

I'm proud of myself for even going. I got a new bike last weekend, and now all I want to do is ride.

[breezy8407]

May 30, 2012 12:27:15 GMT -5 Brit said:

May 30, 2012 11:36:45 GMT -5 shelbyann said:

2. I haven't updated my blog in a week. Honestly, my life has been totally consumed with house projects for the last month and I'm afraid that if I blog about that, it makes me sound spoiled or something...I don't want to be judged like one of those stay-at-home bloggers who complains about how OMG busy she is.

Who cares? I bet you have hilarious house project stories to write about! I picture your cats stepping in paint and tracking it all over the house, moving insanely large items up flights of stairs single handedly, and plenty of other fun stuff like that for you to draw pictures of. I don't think it makes you sound bratty to stay at home, I'm kind of envious of your lifestyle!

I agree...I would love to read about it. You are doing something too, not just drinking ZOMG iced coffee and walking the dogs.

[abramos]

Confession-I ordered food for our dinner and I got some nice healthy and hearty salads...aaaaand since I had to hit the minimum $ delivery amount, I ordered brownies. FAIL.

I found a local boot camp place that I had been driving by to and from work, every day for the past five years. I could kick my self. I got a free week and I love it. I took the plunge and signed up for a year in advance. It is only 3x a week and within my budget. I think I found what I enjoy doing!

I really wish I did not think about food all the time.

I really wish I did not tg=

[osulori]

May 30, 2012 13:54:07 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

May 30, 2012 12:27:15 GMT -5 Brit said:

Who cares? I bet you have hilarious house project stories to write about! I picture your cats stepping in paint and tracking it all over the house, moving insanely large items up flights of stairs single handedly, and plenty of other fun stuff like that for you to draw pictures of. I don't think it makes you sound bratty to stay at home, I'm kind of envious of your lifestyle!

I agree...I would love to read about it. You are doing something too, not just drinking ZOMG iced coffee and walking the dogs.

Or eating s'mores at your desk, like me. Because one of my kiddos gave me this:




And I finally gave in to the temptation and ate a chocolate bar's worth of (non toasted marshmallow) s'mores. Which for me, is four. I feel better now.

[finallykrisb]

May 30, 2012 14:50:43 GMT -5 osulori said:

May 30, 2012 13:54:07 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

I agree...I would love to read about it. You are doing something too, not just drinking ZOMG iced coffee and walking the dogs.

Or eating s'mores at your desk, like me. Because one of my kiddos gave me this:




And I finally gave in to the temptation and ate a chocolate bar's worth of (non toasted marshmallow) s'mores. Which for me, is four. I feel better now.

You know you can make those things in the microwave. No open flame required.

Now I want smores. Or that smores dip stuff I just pinned on pinterest.

[jgleespen]

May 30, 2012 14:55:35 GMT -5 finallykrisb said:

May 30, 2012 14:50:43 GMT -5 osulori said:

Or eating s'mores at your desk, like me. Because one of my kiddos gave me this:




And I finally gave in to the temptation and ate a chocolate bar's worth of (non toasted marshmallow) s'mores. Which for me, is four. I feel better now.

You know you can make those things in the microwave. No open flame required.

Now I want smores. Or that smores dip stuff I just pinned on pinterest.

I've been making smores over the stove all week.

[CallingAllAngels]

I have not run at all this week.

I "ran" once last week - 2 measly miles. I was on vacation and now am jet-lagged. In order to keep up with my 10K training, I need to run three times over the next four days. I'm tempted to say "F it, who wants to run a 10K in July anyway?"

[olivesyou]

Confession - I may have wore a random locker room bra yesterday. 2 days ago I wanted to lift after work, so packed my bag and headed to the locker room after work. I realize I didn't pack my sneakers. So after much shuffling around in my gym bag I decide to call it a day and go home. I made sure to put sneakers in my gym bag when I got home. So yesterday, I try again. Head to the locker room after work, start to get dressed, but this time I can't find my sports bra. I look up and see a sports bra hanging from the hangers area (its usually for coats or outfits people don't want to wrinkle). It is the exact same bra that I KNOW I have, hot pink and all. It probably fell out of my bag when I was looking through it the day before. I debate with myself for a few minutes if I should wear the random locker room bra, or go home without lifting a 2nd day in a row. I really don't want to go home again without working out!! So, I scan the locker room to make sure its really empty, grab the bra and put it on super fast. I worked out, it felt like mine and when I came home I threw it in the hamper. SO until I find 2 of the same bra in my hamper or drawer somewhere, Im going with it was mine all along. Is that really nasty of me??

[vccake]

Confession: I have been walking more and running less and I'm not sad about it. The chiropractor hasn't seen me in weeks.

My 80's style 'step' class (with a weights combo) is pretty fun. I think I could raise my step and my weight amount but I'm nervous to do so. The class is jammed every week.

I think I might be a yoga junkie. It's like trying to bend an oak tree, but I'm getting better.

[gncorman]

I spent the weekend whitewater rafting and hiking in the woods which was great. Now I have no desire to run or exercise this week. Rafting was not that physically exhausting but I have no motivation. And that needs to end as I am less than 2lbs from my goal weight!

[Deleted]

May 30, 2012 14:47:56 GMT -5 abramos said:

I found a local boot camp place that I had been driving by to and from work, every day for the past five years. I could kick my self. I got a free week and I love it. I took the plunge and signed up for a year in advance. It is only 3x a week and within my budget. I think I found what I enjoy doing!

I did the same thing recently, and I am so glad I did ( although I am sore from this mornings workout. )

I am embarrassed by how exhausted I've been lately. Bootcamp/spinning never used to kick my ass like this.

[karebear219]

May 30, 2012 15:38:06 GMT -5 olivesyou said:

Confession - I may have wore a random locker room bra yesterday. 2 days ago I wanted to lift after work, so packed my bag and headed to the locker room after work. I realize I didn't pack my sneakers. So after much shuffling around in my gym bag I decide to call it a day and go home. I made sure to put sneakers in my gym bag when I got home. So yesterday, I try again. Head to the locker room after work, start to get dressed, but this time I can't find my sports bra. I look up and see a sports bra hanging from the hangers area (its usually for coats or outfits people don't want to wrinkle). It is the exact same bra that I KNOW I have, hot pink and all. It probably fell out of my bag when I was looking through it the day before. I debate with myself for a few minutes if I should wear the random locker room bra, or go home without lifting a 2nd day in a row. I really don't want to go home again without working out!! So, I scan the locker room to make sure its really empty, grab the bra and put it on super fast. I worked out, it felt like mine and when I came home I threw it in the hamper. SO until I find 2 of the same bra in my hamper or drawer somewhere, Im going with it was mine all along. Is that really nasty of me??

nope. I think you are okay. Hot Pink is a pretty rare color and more than likely yours. As long as I didn't have any open cuts or anything I probably would have done the same thing. So maybe we are both gross?

[jdbyogi]

I am supposed to start marathon training this week. It hasn't happened yet, and I'm totally lacking any and all motivation. I was going to finally pick a training plan, but instead, I made (and ate) cookies last night. I'm blaming pms for the last 2 days, I'll see about the weekend.

[enfuego23]

I have been upping my mileage weekly and ran 11 miles last Sunday!

But...I have an insatiable appetite for cake and I have already consumed 3 pieces since Sunday plus a bear claw and we went out to eat twice for DH's birthday. A co-worker is retiring tomorrow and there will be cake at work which I know I will not resist :/

I hate the fact that my running is only burning off my sugar addiction - sigh*

[taratru]

I'm strangely vent and confession free.

A post about work vents? Yeah.

[Deleted]

May 30, 2012 20:12:15 GMT -5 enfuego23 said:

I have been upping my mileage weekly and ran 11 miles last Sunday!

But...I have an insatiable appetite for cake and I have already consumed 3 pieces since Sunday plus a bear claw and we went out to eat twice for DH's birthday. A co-worker is retiring tomorrow and there will be cake at work which I know I will not resist :/

I hate the fact that my running is only burning off my sugar addiction - sigh*

This was my problem training for my half. I ate an insane amount of junk food. It's my goal to figure out my balance this summer. LOL

[PandaPear]

I skipped boot camp today and ate a cupcake instead.

[Deleted]

I just tracked my caloric intake for the day for my very first time. I am so ashamed of myself.

[MrsE]

I'm sitting in the airport terminal by my gate by a little kid who is maybe all of three years old and he's been screaming at the top of his lungs for 5 minutes. For no.damn.reason. I *really* hope my seat is nowhere near his. If he keeps it up, I may just have to go scream in his face so he knows how annoying it is. Normally, I am a very patient and understanding person and can only imagine how the mother must feel, but this morning I just want to scream in his face.

[aliciar6]

Vent: I miss doing crossfit with my gym partners. I have hated having to adjust my work schedule to get into work at 530, leave at 3 because I agreed to move to PA because FI would not move to NJ to my house. And I hate not being able to go to the gym anymore because we have a dog to get back home to so we can let her out (she isn't crated anymore, but we made dog proof gate so she can have the run of the basement). To get to the gym and do the workouts usually ends up taking 90 minutes since I like to do cardio first before I start the work out while I'm waiting for my gym partners. We can't stay an extra 90 minutes or the dog will have an "accident". While I knew FI and the dog were a package deal, I miss going to my gym on base (it's free for me) and we live 40 miles from work so it's not like I can just pop in any time and taking 2 cars costs way too much money. It doesn't help that I'm also just not a dog person.

There are no good gyms close by where we live that compare to the one on base and again they cost me money where going on base didn't. The closest crossfit box that also offers boxing personal training is a good 30 minutes away and expensive. I've had to give up boxing training with my trainer since I moved to PA for FI and the gas money for a 45 minute drive compared to a 15 min drive and $50 a session is not in the budget. He and I worked really well together and I'm not sure I'm going find another trainer I like as much.

So I now settle for running most days when it isn't raining and at least have the Army 10 miler practice schedule for the month and people to run with. But I can only do that a few days a week since FI won't agree to stay late every day so I can run. He only agreed to every other monday. (he hates the traffic on the way home when we stay 30 min later)

ok whining and complaining over. Some days I'm more annoyed than others, but we all have to make sacrifices in life, and at least FI let me get a kitten even though he is allergic. And in the grand scheme of things, he's worth it 100 times over.

[shorty20]

May 30, 2012 22:23:26 GMT -5 @tjenbell said:

May 30, 2012 10:40:24 GMT -5 starryfish said:

How? I dont think I have ever asked a guy out before! Ahhh....help me!

Just go up to him and say, "I'll help you with your jerk if you'll help me with my snatch!" ;D

LOL! I think we have a winner!