deekaypee
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- Joined
- Jul 8, 2006
Vic: Woot, woot! That's great news, about the increase in weights. Plus all the good WO sessions. I never think of using Flaxseed OIL. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll look into it.
Maria:
for the loss of your co-worker. It doesn't matter if you knew she was ill, it's still a shock and a sorrow. I hope you and your colleagues can support each other emotionally, in addition to the adjustment in the workload. It's no wonder your workouts and eating have been thrown off. But I admire you for looking forward, not back. Let us know how we can support you in this, okay? 
(I'll even volunteer to come and sweep your house for any nasty Hershey infiltration.)
Aloha Jeff: The idea of a vacation in Hawaii in which I tour filming sites--Lost or otherwise--is my idea of heaven.
Sad, really. 
Tracey: Back to your idea abut a fun fundraiser--I do think some sort of mom competition is a great idea in all seriousness. An obstacle course, or something American Gladiator-ish! Of course, I like the idea of a "real" race or tri, but I can imagine that might not be as attractive to a wide range of people.... And while I'm aware that you're most likely not serious, the suggestion just sent me into imagination overdrive! And DS11 would probably like it--maybe even as a parent-child event! (They're still not too cool for such things at that age, are they?)
I think it's great that you're supporting all your friends on their running adventures, in addition to your sons and Girls on the Run. You're quite the coach/mentor, from my perspective. And then you supply me with this nifty new song by Toybox. I immediately went to YouTube to listen to "Best Friend." It's a catchy running song. And have you seen this version of it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ9t7bps8I8 Your DS should post their version--I love lip sync parodies!
About the Flaxseed...yep, it needs to be ground. Apparently the seeds don't get broken down in the digestive system.
Beth: I believe my experience might be similar to yours (see below). Nancy's advice, as always, sounds right on target. After all, you've gotten into a good WO groove that's challenging but also producing the results you want with your races, core, etc. So you don't want to adjust that--just convince your body that you're going to fuel it to perform well.
I didn't realize you were having leg cramps. Ouch. Do you dislike bananas? They're my go-to for potassium. Just curious. I hope the dentist managed to go as scheduled so you could squeeze in all your workouts. That's one heck of a schedule.
P.S. David Boreanaz. Ah, yes. Eye candy makes a TM run go better.
Chris: Congrats on the (pending) registration for 3 races.
I just looked at the Columbus marathon--holy cow, they've got a generous time limit for their races. They're really walker friendly. What's the weather like in October in Columbus? DOOD's parents want his (really, our) fall race to be Chicago again, but I'm thinking Detroit or Niagara or an East Coast. Still keeping options open, though, because of schedules and the economy. So...do tell! 
As for me: Beth, thanks for mentioning the weight loss. It's been a good month for me. I'm surprised. I've been thinking about it and you know, I have to attribute it to the Self Challenge. I'm just starting my 5th week now, which coincides with the weight loss. It's helping me lose about 1 pound/week. It's not the particular exercises or their menu plans, though. I don't particularly follow either. But I have been following its emphasis on interval training--and in general training with more intensity--and eating MORE. I'm currently eating between 1500-1700 calories a day (except for one weekend day, if I'm honest). According to SparkPeople, I should be eating no more than 1550 a day. Seeing as I'm losing every week with MORE calories and I wasn't losing with SP's calorie guidelines, I'm sticking with Self. I just wish it focused more on weight training, and I may need to adjust that when I start Month 2 next week.
Maria:
for the loss of your co-worker. It doesn't matter if you knew she was ill, it's still a shock and a sorrow. I hope you and your colleagues can support each other emotionally, in addition to the adjustment in the workload. It's no wonder your workouts and eating have been thrown off. But I admire you for looking forward, not back. Let us know how we can support you in this, okay? (I'll even volunteer to come and sweep your house for any nasty Hershey infiltration.)Aloha Jeff: The idea of a vacation in Hawaii in which I tour filming sites--Lost or otherwise--is my idea of heaven.
Sad, really. Tracey: Back to your idea abut a fun fundraiser--I do think some sort of mom competition is a great idea in all seriousness. An obstacle course, or something American Gladiator-ish! Of course, I like the idea of a "real" race or tri, but I can imagine that might not be as attractive to a wide range of people.... And while I'm aware that you're most likely not serious, the suggestion just sent me into imagination overdrive! And DS11 would probably like it--maybe even as a parent-child event! (They're still not too cool for such things at that age, are they?)
I think it's great that you're supporting all your friends on their running adventures, in addition to your sons and Girls on the Run. You're quite the coach/mentor, from my perspective. And then you supply me with this nifty new song by Toybox. I immediately went to YouTube to listen to "Best Friend." It's a catchy running song. And have you seen this version of it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ9t7bps8I8 Your DS should post their version--I love lip sync parodies!
About the Flaxseed...yep, it needs to be ground. Apparently the seeds don't get broken down in the digestive system.
Beth: I believe my experience might be similar to yours (see below). Nancy's advice, as always, sounds right on target. After all, you've gotten into a good WO groove that's challenging but also producing the results you want with your races, core, etc. So you don't want to adjust that--just convince your body that you're going to fuel it to perform well.
I didn't realize you were having leg cramps. Ouch. Do you dislike bananas? They're my go-to for potassium. Just curious. I hope the dentist managed to go as scheduled so you could squeeze in all your workouts. That's one heck of a schedule.
P.S. David Boreanaz. Ah, yes. Eye candy makes a TM run go better.
Chris: Congrats on the (pending) registration for 3 races.
I just looked at the Columbus marathon--holy cow, they've got a generous time limit for their races. They're really walker friendly. What's the weather like in October in Columbus? DOOD's parents want his (really, our) fall race to be Chicago again, but I'm thinking Detroit or Niagara or an East Coast. Still keeping options open, though, because of schedules and the economy. So...do tell! As for me: Beth, thanks for mentioning the weight loss. It's been a good month for me. I'm surprised. I've been thinking about it and you know, I have to attribute it to the Self Challenge. I'm just starting my 5th week now, which coincides with the weight loss. It's helping me lose about 1 pound/week. It's not the particular exercises or their menu plans, though. I don't particularly follow either. But I have been following its emphasis on interval training--and in general training with more intensity--and eating MORE. I'm currently eating between 1500-1700 calories a day (except for one weekend day, if I'm honest). According to SparkPeople, I should be eating no more than 1550 a day. Seeing as I'm losing every week with MORE calories and I wasn't losing with SP's calorie guidelines, I'm sticking with Self. I just wish it focused more on weight training, and I may need to adjust that when I start Month 2 next week.
and I hope to be able to catch up with all of you very soon.
We also talked about my goals for this year (or lack thereof). I wasn't really prepared for that one.
Let's Go Lean Meaners!
I hate running in the rain when it's heavy enough to get my socks wet. (It's right at that edge of more than drizzle, but steady.) 
I'm just not good at pde (public display of exercise). Yep, I'm in the "last kid picked for PE club", well not last. The little girl who was a burn victim was after me. Kids are mean, aren't they? Well, it is something I haven't tried yet, and I have a good friend who lost 70 lbs last year with a personal trainer...but she lives in LA, I think she was forced to lose weight or move back to the Midwest! 
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It's a rest day for me so I might go and see a movie tonight.
I definitely didn't take any offense at Jeff's post--and I'm certain he didn't at mine. It's just a long-standing volley of ours. Our "thing," so to speak. (Oooh, I have a thing with Jeff. I wonder if the Queen knows? Or cares? 
And I agree with the mental thing. I'm by nature a night owl, so I often lose that game. Or should I say the alarm clock loses in its efforts to get me up. Not even the cats can stir me early. But I'm going to keep making an effort. I want those benefits you mention. BUT 5 A.M.????? Good God, woman! 
Because, as Maria says, I'm not comfortable with PDE. Especially in classes where my klutziness can be exposed to the skinny minnies of my gym. I've heard what they say about other participants. Very junior high, just like we've been talking about. I'm trying to get over it--one of my goals, you might say. 
) But back to YOU. 
Anyway, on the happier note, we loved the temperature, we love Toronto, you're there....so it's on the Google calendar to check against the fall semester schedule. 
We'll also be looking at academic conferences in the area, because I thought if we could match a race with a conference the university would pay for the hotel and part of the travel. 
