Motivational Post!

[partiallysunny]

Now that life has settled down a bit, I want to start working out again.

While doing laundry this weekend, I used my mini trampoline and my yoga ball (to do some sit ups). Not much, but something.

I'd love to get on my exercise bike again. Tonight, in fact.

I still need to get my eating under control

How is everyone else doing?

[Deleted]

I ran 12 miles on Sunday and was so sore yesterday. That's the longest run I will have until my half (which is under 4 weeks away!) so I was happy to get it out of the way. It was mentally and physically tough.

I'm hoping to head out at lunch today for a short run so I can catch the ALCS game after work.

[partiallysunny]

Way to go DL!

[tiramisu]

doglove, that is awesome! Go you!

I'm doing dance class once a week and I just went to a class at a Pilates studio that's about releasing deep tension and then strengthening. I'll probably do that done more, and then when my back feels better add in some other exercise.

[dixienormous]

I'm down 10lbs so I treated myself to 4 new shirts (I'd been hoarding the GC from my ILs).

I made a TON of soup/stew yesterday and portioned it out for lunches and to freeze. By bringing my lunch I've been saving a lot of money and I'm better able to control how much I eat.

If I feel snacky, I drink a lot of water first and see if I'm still hungry. If I am, I have a little trail mix which gives me protein and sweetness.

I've also been using Diet Snapple flavor packets in my water.

[Muddled]

Motivation? What is that?

[partiallysunny]

Oct 15, 2013 8:58:35 GMT -5 dixienormous said:

I'm down 10lbs so I treated myself to 4 new shirts (I'd been hoarding the GC from my ILs).

I made a TON of soup/stew yesterday and portioned it out for lunches and to freeze. By bringing my lunch I've been saving a lot of money and I'm better able to control how much I eat.

If I feel snacky, I drink a lot of water first and see if I'm still hungry. If I am, I have a little trail mix which gives me protein and sweetness.

I've also been using Diet Snapple flavor packets in my water.

"Home" is my problem.

I eat really good at work. I also pack and it's usually a veggie and a turkey sandwich. Apple for a snack. Breakfast is usually a mini bagel with cream cheese and a piece of fruit (banana). And coffee, lol.

But once I get home... hello snacking. The weekends are really bad.

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Oct 15, 2013 9:07:04 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Motivation? What is that?

C'monnnnnnnnn.

[partiallysunny]

Oct 15, 2013 9:07:04 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Motivation? What is that?

You can get back on the horse too!

Are you done traveling?

[Muddled]

Oct 15, 2013 9:21:45 GMT -5 doglove said:

Oct 15, 2013 9:07:04 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Motivation? What is that?

C'monnnnnnnnn.

Sorry. It's a down day. I'll be better in a few.

[dixienormous]

Oct 15, 2013 9:21:26 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

"Home" is my problem.

I eat really good at work. I also pack and it's usually a veggie and a turkey sandwich. Apple for a snack. Breakfast is usually a mini bagel with cream cheese and a piece of fruit (banana). And coffee, lol.

But once I get home... hello snacking. The weekends are really bad.

I keep nothing snacky in the house really. And not for lack of wanting it. I just know that I'll gorge.

[cuddlyevil]

Dixie, you reminded me that I need to make up a bunch of soup for lunches. I need to find some good, freezer friendly recipes.

I've been trying to scale my portions back again, I have been not so great at sticking with them lately. I've also upped my veggie intake.

[partiallysunny]

Oct 15, 2013 9:23:24 GMT -5 dixienormous said:

Oct 15, 2013 9:21:26 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

"Home" is my problem.

I eat really good at work. I also pack and it's usually a veggie and a turkey sandwich. Apple for a snack. Breakfast is usually a mini bagel with cream cheese and a piece of fruit (banana). And coffee, lol.

But once I get home... hello snacking. The weekends are really bad.

I keep nothing snacky in the house really. And not for lack of wanting it. I just know that I'll gorge.

I should get rid of my husband, shouldn't I?

And stop baking.

::sob::

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Oct 15, 2013 9:22:59 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Oct 15, 2013 9:21:45 GMT -5 doglove said:

C'monnnnnnnnn.

Sorry. It's a down day. I'll be better in a few.

(hug) (hug2)

[Muddled]

Oct 15, 2013 9:27:17 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

Oct 15, 2013 9:23:24 GMT -5 dixienormous said:

I keep nothing snacky in the house really. And not for lack of wanting it. I just know that I'll gorge.

I should get rid of my husband, shouldn't I?

And stop baking.

::sob::

I made brownies at 9 last night. I wanted them and Brad is an enabler. I love him for it.

I also learned last week that I am at a ridiculously low weight, so I don't even care that they are not good for me.

[partiallysunny]

Oct 15, 2013 9:23:44 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Dixie, you reminded me that I need to make up a bunch of soup for lunches. I need to find some good, freezer friendly recipes.

I've been trying to scale my portions back again, I have been not so great at sticking with them lately. I've also upped my veggie intake.

Yay for veggies!

[partiallysunny]

Oct 15, 2013 9:31:23 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Oct 15, 2013 9:27:17 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I should get rid of my husband, shouldn't I?

And stop baking.

::sob::

I made brownies at 9 last night. I wanted them and Brad is an enabler. I love him for it.

I also learned last week that I am at a ridiculously low weight, so I don't even care that they are not good for me.

I hope everything is okay, Muddled.

[dixienormous]

Oct 15, 2013 9:27:17 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I should get rid of my husband, shouldn't I?

And stop baking.

::sob::

Bake and keep a limited amount in the house. Give the rest to the new neighbors or to your co-workers. OR even better, allow yourself a limited amount of snacks. 

We really don't deny ourselves too much. H still makes pies and ice cream and I still do a little baking. We just make it all last a really long time. 

[partiallysunny]

I need to work on my willpower.

[gault]

Oct 15, 2013 9:28:21 GMT -5 doglove said:

Oct 15, 2013 9:22:59 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Sorry. It's a down day. I'll be better in a few.

(hug) (hug2)

Hugs, lady.  You are usually the voice of reason (and humor) around here - I'm sorry you're feeling low.

[tiramisu]

Oct 15, 2013 9:22:59 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Oct 15, 2013 9:21:45 GMT -5 doglove said:

C'monnnnnnnnn.

Sorry. It's a down day. I'll be better in a few.

(((((muddled)))))

I hope you feel better soon.

[dixienormous]

~hugs Muddled~ Sorry you're feeling in the dumps.

[Muddled]

Thanks, guys. You have brought tears to my eyes.

[gault]

doglove, that is amazing. I'm seriously in awe of you. I wanted to die after three miles - and I didn't even run it all.

[starrieskies]

((((Hugs)))) Muddled! I'm sorry your having a down day.

I need to get back in the saddle and do something... anything really. I think I'm going to join a gym, but I'm waiting until after my vacation.

My sinuses are killing me, and all I want is comfort food and my bed...

[cuddlyevil]

Oct 15, 2013 10:05:18 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Thanks, guys. You have brought tears to my eyes.

{{{{{HUG}}}}}}

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Oct 15, 2013 10:31:44 GMT -5 gault said:

doglove, that is amazing. I'm seriously in awe of you. I wanted to die after three miles - and I didn't even run it all.

The first three usually suck for me, but once I can get past 3 then I start to get into a groove. I did well until I hit a wall at 9 and just eeked out the final 3, but I was sore and mentally exhausted. I'm not ever doing a half after this again. I know I said that after the last one. 

:?

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Oct 15, 2013 10:05:18 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Thanks, guys. You have brought tears to my eyes.

(heart) you. 

[captainmel]

That is amazing doglove!

Big hugs Muddled. I hope you feel a little less bad really soon.

[Wrath0fKuus]

What does one do with a trampoline, aside from having a damn good time?