It Starts...

[Trops]

The side by side pics show it that much more. Thanks Paula.

 

[MissDFITT]

November 18 (day 9)

Things are looking up and my spirits are much higher today. Again thanks everyone for your wonderful support.

Yesterday ended with a 1200 cal deficit. I know I know not good. This is going to be my problem when Step isnt here. I have no reason to cook therefore I just wont eat dinner. But I will do my best to get something in the evenings or try to eat more throughout the day.

I'm a little tired today, I've never lived alone so its kinda "scary" being home alone. Espeically at bed time, I don't have that warm body next to me that makes me feel safe. I slept okay, but not great. Plus I had issues feeding one of the creatures Dixi and I just felt bad.... but that comes with having snakes and feeding them live rodents. Step and I both need to work on our rodent stunning techniques... they are hardy little things!!

I plan to run today while watching the biggest looser. The plan is to get all my homework done by 7 and then run for the first hour of the show and then make dinner and relax for the second half. I feel that this will workout pretty good.

So yeah, that's all for now I guess.

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Aww, Dee!

I wish I could visit and kick it with you--you're so smart, and yet your have this perfectionism that seems to get you down sometimes! Do you not have a supportive group of girl friends to bolster you up and take you out and tell you how beautiful you are?

I think there's a big difference, and that was awesome of Paula to do that with the photos. Do you weight train? Building more muscle would up your weight initially, then your fat/muscle ratio would get better, and your lower body would most likely get smaller and firmer. Just a suggestion--try barbell squats--works wonders!

I used to, then it tapered off as the Ashtanga Yoga 4+ times a week proved to maintain my muscle. I think my butt looks better since I've been heavy into it--essentially it's similar to weights but it takes longer, it's isometric, and it's only my own body weight--still works, though!

Congrats on the Turkey Trot! Now we'll both be running a race on TG

 

[MissDFITT]

Aww, Dee!

I wish I could visit and kick it with you--you're so smart, and yet your have this perfectionism that seems to get you down sometimes! Do you not have a supportive group of girl friends to bolster you up and take you out and tell you how beautiful you are?

I think there's a big difference, and that was awesome of Paula to do that with the photos. Do you weight train? Building more muscle would up your weight initially, then your fat/muscle ratio would get better, and your lower body would most likely get smaller and firmer. Just a suggestion--try barbell squats--works wonders!

I used to, then it tapered off as the Ashtanga Yoga 4+ times a week proved to maintain my muscle. I think my butt looks better since I've been heavy into it--essentially it's similar to weights but it takes longer, it's isometric, and it's only my own body weight--still works, though!

Congrats on the Turkey Trot! Now we'll both be running a race on TG

Aw, thanks Val. Honestly I do not have many friends. TJ my bff for 17 years and my friend B are pretty much it. And I don't like to talk about my problems when we do get together. I'm more of a listener when it comes to girl outtings... and honestly I don't get invited out much because I am in a serious relationship and the girls that TJ hangs with (which are my friends too, I'm just not as close) are all single and have different motives if you know what I mean. And B and I rarely get together because she is busier than I am and its hard to find time. So... to answer your question... no.

I have been strength training at least 2 times per week and I do concentrate on my lower half doing squats and lunges as well as step ups onto a 2' step. My legs are really weak and they always get really sore after I work them, more so than any other part of my body. But I think running has really done good things for my legs, since I've gotten into it I think I've lost upwards of 3 inches from my thighs.

What type of race on you doing on TG????

 

[Steve]

I'm late to the party but...

A difference is definitely noted.

I've always thought you were gorgeous and that certainly hasn't changed.

And most importantly, you're too hard on yourself. If progress is being made, inches are heading in the right direction, etc... you're on the right course and you really can't ask for anything else. Nor should you.

As you said above this is a journey. Damn I hate saying that b/c it's so cliche anymore... but it's still as true as it was the day people started saying it. The time to worry and possibly get down is when progress simply isn't being made in the face of consistent, hard effort. But even then, IMO, it's not a time to get down. It's more a time to reevaluate what you're doing and what needs to change.

Stick with it and realize you're on a path that leads to your desires. That's great considering so many others aren't. They're still wandering trying to figure things out. Be happy.

 

[Curvie Girlie]

Honestly I do not have many friends. TJ my bff for 17 years and my friend B are pretty much it. And I don't like to talk about my problems when we do get together. I'm more of a listener when it comes to girl outtings... and honestly I don't get invited out much because I am in a serious relationship and the girls that TJ hangs with (which are my friends too, I'm just not as close) are all single and have different motives if you know what I mean. And B and I rarely get together because she is busier than I am and its hard to find time. So... to answer your question... no.

Aw, rats! I'm a big advocate of a strong support network of friends and/or family--Cultural Anthropology taught me a lot about that! Yeah the LTR thing vs. single life certainly makes a difference. Hmmm, part of the reason I started belly dancing was to meet other girls and possibly make new friends--one of the girls (Oh I didn't mention it in my diary!) and I met up at her house on Friday evening and practiced belly dancing together. I got to know her a bit better and she's totally cool. But yeah, she got engaged last June and I think going out partying would be something she couldn't really do with me, at least to the degree I do. My best homegirl in this county, C, has a boyfriend but back in LA--and we don't go out to pick up on guys, we just go out to DANCE (LOL) or hang out with Nick (they're both from LA and know the same people although I introduced them). I'm just starting to get into the DJ crowd and that Burning Man camp--I truly enjoy artists and musicians Anyway, see what's available in your area that might interest you--why not???

I have been strength training at least 2 times per week and I do concentrate on my lower half doing squats and lunges as well as step ups onto a 2' step. My legs are really weak and they always get really sore after I work them, more so than any other part of my body. But I think running has really done good things for my legs, since I've gotten into it I think I've lost upwards of 3 inches from my thighs.

Oh good! Well, lady, WORK EM UP! My legs are sore most days of the week, but that's whatcha gotta do! Well, with adequate rest in between. Woman, do my legs get SORE!!! Like yesterday I ran for 41 minutes, then after work I did Yoga 2-3 and whew am I feeling it today! But one only gets stronger and tougher

What type of race on you doing on TG????

10K in my state's lovely capitol, Sacramento Uh, the race gets about 15,000 runners so I don't expect my time to be that great, seeming that in the beginning I'll have to dodge a bunch of people.

 

[LovelyLadyHumps]

All I have to say is imagine if you did a side by side comparison and you did NOT work out/eat sensibly over the last year. What would the picture look like then? Obviously your efforts to "maintain" and "improve" have paid off. Year over year you have made improvements and it shows. So what if you have a big bootie, so do I. But I am jealous of your tiny waist!! I say keep tweaking the meal plans and keep up your running and you'll keep seeing good results.

Thanks Paula for doing the side by side!!

I notice a big difference in your profile. Tummy is flatter and bootie/thighs are thinner and perkier. Arms hard to tell since you are doing the celebrity trick of pulling them away from your torso Overall you look healthy and fit.

On a different note, I also signed up for a Turkey Trot today and I agree, we should start a 135 Club/Challenge/Thread...something!

 

[MissDFITT]

I'm late to the party but...

A difference is definitely noted.

I've always thought you were gorgeous and that certainly hasn't changed.

And most importantly, you're too hard on yourself. If progress is being made, inches are heading in the right direction, etc... you're on the right course and you really can't ask for anything else. Nor should you.

As you said above this is a journey. Damn I hate saying that b/c it's so cliche anymore... but it's still as true as it was the day people started saying it. The time to worry and possibly get down is when progress simply isn't being made in the face of consistent, hard effort. But even then, IMO, it's not a time to get down. It's more a time to reevaluate what you're doing and what needs to change.

Stick with it and realize you're on a path that leads to your desires. That's great considering so many others aren't. They're still wandering trying to figure things out. Be happy.

I expect big things of myself and am very impatient... even though its taken me 10 years to get to where I am... it will be a lifetime of milestones and detours. I always feel like I am closer to where I want to be at this point in my life than I really am and that's where the disappointment comes from. And because I have always been soo critical of myself its hard to change that, but I'm working on it!!

Thanks for the support!! I am so happy that I found just a great community of people!!

 

[MissDFITT]

Aw, rats! I'm a big advocate of a strong support network of friends and/or family--Cultural Anthropology taught me a lot about that! Yeah the LTR thing vs. single life certainly makes a difference. Hmmm, part of the reason I started belly dancing was to meet other girls and possibly make new friends--one of the girls (Oh I didn't mention it in my diary!) and I met up at her house on Friday evening and practiced belly dancing together. I got to know her a bit better and she's totally cool. But yeah, she got engaged last June and I think going out partying would be something she couldn't really do with me, at least to the degree I do. My best homegirl in this county, C, has a boyfriend but back in LA--and we don't go out to pick up on guys, we just go out to DANCE (LOL) or hang out with Nick (they're both from LA and know the same people although I introduced them). I'm just starting to get into the DJ crowd and that Burning Man camp--I truly enjoy artists and musicians Anyway, see what's available in your area that might interest you--why not???

I have tried but I am such a social retard. I have a hard time making friends. I try to talk to people in my classes but no one seems interested and that's frustrating. But hopefully I will start taking some classes outside of school and meet some cool people!

Oh good! Well, lady, WORK EM UP! My legs are sore most days of the week, but that's whatcha gotta do! Well, with adequate rest in between. Woman, do my legs get SORE!!! Like yesterday I ran for 41 minutes, then after work I did Yoga 2-3 and whew am I feeling it today! But one only gets stronger and tougher

I think I let the sorness in my legs hold me back because I feel like they need to rest so then I will rest on days that I'm not supposed to be resting... I need to learn to just work through it. And with that I'm getting better, last night my legs were sore but I ran anyway and after a while they got warm and were fine... just getting them warm was a little uncomfortable.

10K in my state's lovely capitol, Sacramento Uh, the race gets about 15,000 runners so I don't expect my time to be that great, seeming that in the beginning I'll have to dodge a bunch of people.

Yay!! How fun!! I think the race we are doing typically only has about 500 participants but either way I am excited to get out. I'm sure we will be at the back of the pack, but I'm okay with that!

 

[MissDFITT]

All I have to say is imagine if you did a side by side comparison and you did NOT work out/eat sensibly over the last year. What would the picture look like then? Obviously your efforts to "maintain" and "improve" have paid off. Year over year you have made improvements and it shows. So what if you have a big bootie, so do I. But I am jealous of your tiny waist!! I say keep tweaking the meal plans and keep up your running and you'll keep seeing good results.

Thanks Paula for doing the side by side!!

I notice a big difference in your profile. Tummy is flatter and bootie/thighs are thinner and perkier. Arms hard to tell since you are doing the celebrity trick of pulling them away from your torso Overall you look healthy and fit.

On a different note, I also signed up for a Turkey Trot today and I agree, we should start a 135 Club/Challenge/Thread...something!

Thanks lady for the insight! I plan to just keep tweaking things and seeing if it works.

Yay for TURKEY TROT!!! I'm trying to convince my parents that they should do the walk, I think it would be a great family outting!!

Okay done deal I will make a 135 challenge!! And we will all get there together!!!

 

[MissDFITT]

November 19 [Day 10]

Just a quick check in. Yesterday ended up being pretty good. However again I only had around 1400 cals, which I can't decide if its good or bad. I did run last night 3.5 miles. There was some walking in there but it was mostly running. My plan worked. I was able to be on the mill for the whole first half of the biggest looser and it kept me pretty motivated. I pretended Jullian was yelling at me not them.

Tonight I am having dinner with the family so I should be getting more cals in, but I still don't want to go over 1700. We are going to the Cracker Barrel.. not my fave place.. there food is wicked salty. I might opt for the chicken salad or something off the "low carb" menu.

I'm working on my application for the Nurtition Program, mostly just a bunch of papers to fill out but I also have to write a small essay. Which I am happy for, my mom always said that I should have been a writer. It comes pretty nautrally for me. I have a meeting with my advisory tomorrow morning so hopefully after that I can register for my classes for next semester!!

Happy Hump Day everyone!

 

[Trops]

Ooh, at least you know where you are going ahead of time.

 

[Curvie Girlie]

I have tried but I am such a social retard. I have a hard time making friends. I try to talk to people in my classes but no one seems interested and that's frustrating. But hopefully I will start taking some classes outside of school and meet some cool people!

Sell drugs, then you'll make lots of friends! LOL!!!! OMG I'm sorry, I couldn't help but joke I have a hard time believing that you're socially, uh, inept. But I must take your word for it I guess--maybe the people you tried to talk to are actually the socially challenged, not you My buddy Chris has almost NO friends except me, but he's a plethora of fascinating information and opinions. I remember first meeting him in wine class, and he was all skinny and pale with buggy eyes, but he started talking to me and he mentioned Japanese culture, and I sat my ass down next to him and chose to sit next to him every day after. HA! That's the trick to me--know something about Japanese culture and it's hook line and sinker Ok OK, I'm babbling. Look, I have optimism that you'll soon meet cool people--is there a running club you can join? My local running shop offers Full Moon Hour runs on the closest Friday to each month's full moon at 9pm, but I have yet to run one....maybe someday when there's not an awesome party going on....dammit I wish I could take you to a party!

I think I let the soreness in my legs hold me back because I feel like they need to rest so then I will rest on days that I'm not supposed to be resting... I need to learn to just work through it.

I feel ya, Sometimes my legs are SO sore--then I run and/or do Yoga anyway. I guess that clears up some lactic acid because afterward, my legs are LESS sore, not more sore.....weird.

I think the race we are doing typically only has about 500 participants but either way I am excited to get out. I'm sure we will be at the back of the pack, but I'm okay with that!

Sweet! Enjoy yourselves!

 

[Curvie Girlie]

1400 cals and 3.5 miles? Dang that's SOME deficit!!!! Hmm, maybe your family WILL do that race with you, that'd be awesome, I always enjoy my family's July 4th race we do every year. And yes, you're a good writer Have a good dinner tonight!

 

[MissDFITT]

Quick evening check in..... I had a physical therapy appointment for my upper body imbalance... and I freaking LOVE PT. I know I'm weird. I saw the same guy I saw for my back last year Gorge. He is AMAZING. Gave me tons of exercise and things to do and suggestions. The only thing I was slightly dissapointed about is that he suggested that I do NOT use free weights to work out. Because of my degenerative disc he says that its only going to put pressure and stress on it... But I think his concerns were when lifting heavy over my head. But either way I am excited to start doing this PT routine in the am along with stretching. He also gave me some tips on why my leggie goes numb while running... could be a lumbar disc problem so he gave me some stuff for that too... and literally he gave me like 20 handouts!! Now its up to me!!!!

I just got home a few mins ago and am going to take a quick shower before heading out to dinner with the family... I got all sweaty in PT and feel kinda icky....

Also I came home to snake poop... how wonderful!!! UGH!!!

 

[LovelyLadyHumps]

November 19 [Day 10] I did run last night 3.5 miles. There was some walking in there but it was mostly running. My plan worked. I was able to be on the mill for the whole first half of the biggest looser and it kept me pretty motivated. I pretended Jullian was yelling at me not them.

Good job on the running. I plan on doing a similar distance tomorrow morning. How are you feeling? Do you have any issues with your feet or legs? If not, awesome. Yesterday's run proved to be good for my legs...no noticeable discomfort. Tomorrow I'll double the distance so we'll see!!

I love the biggest loser. I was hoping the vote went the other way last night...couldn't believe the crazy wife is still there. She is wacko. I would have gone to blows with her already on national TV. She wouldn't have known what hit her. LOL

Jillian is awesome...and her body is crazy!! I love her abs...I am not sure if I can ever look like that. What do you think her body fat percentage is? Doesn't look humanly possible. haha

 

[MissDFITT]

Good job on the running. I plan on doing a similar distance tomorrow morning. How are you feeling? Do you have any issues with your feet or legs? If not, awesome. Yesterday's run proved to be good for my legs...no noticeable discomfort. Tomorrow I'll double the distance so we'll see!!

I love the biggest loser. I was hoping the vote went the other way last night...couldn't believe the crazy wife is still there. She is wacko. I would have gone to blows with her already on national TV. She wouldn't have known what hit her. LOL

Jillian is awesome...and her body is crazy!! I love her abs...I am not sure if I can ever look like that. What do you think her body fat percentage is? Doesn't look humanly possible. haha

I'm feeling pretty good. I've found that when I run for more than 2 miles my left legs starts to go numb... starting at my foot and moving its way up. I asked my physical therapist yesterday what could be the cause and he said that its most likely some kind of pinched nerve in my lumbar spine. He said that without a workup on it or a diagonsis that he couldnt treat it but he did give me some exercies to do before I run to open up my spine in that region. I plan to run today again so we will see how that goes!

I love the biggest looser too!! And I totally agree that bitch should have been sent home!!! Arg!!! I don't think she has what it takes and I really feel like she is only there to win the money!!

I would love to have a trainer like Jillian I think she would push me to do great things! I think she has an amazing body, but I think she is a little too "jacked" as Step says. I would love to have the same definiation just toned down a bit! I would assume her BF% is pretty low but I couldnt make a guess at it. Maybe around 13% or so????

Hey lady anything is possible!! Did you ever in your right mind think you would be running marathons????????

 

[MissDFITT]

November 20 (day???)

Yesteday's dinner ended being pretty good, but lasted waaaay too long. I didn't get home till after 9 and was running around like a chicken without its head till bed time. I ended up with just under 1400 cals for the day and didn't get a chance to workout. I seriously don't know what the difference is when Step is here... why am I eating 300 or more cals then??? I just don't get it!! But he comes home tonight so we will see what happens. TJ and I were supposed to have a girls night, but her Grandma is in the hospital... something about a diebetic coma... pretty scary stuff.

Today so far is going pretty good. I just turned in my application for the Nutrition Program. The lady said that with my GPA I was already ahead of the game... and I thought my GPA was wicked low!! But okay. She said that I would get a call from the director and have an interview with her. She also said that most all applicants are accpeted and that I would be fine. WHEW!!!

Now, I'm just hanging out till my psy class. I have 2 exams today in that class... so I guess I better get some last min studying in!!

 

[Curvie Girlie]

her Grandma is in the hospital... something about a diebetic coma... pretty scary stuff.

Tell me about it!

Good luck on your exams, and by all means, take care of that lumbar!

 

[MissDFITT]

Tell me about it!

Good luck on your exams, and by all means, take care of that lumbar!

Thanks Val!

I'm going to try the exercises George gave me and see if they make any difference and if they do I might go back to the doc to have a work-up done on my lumbar to find out what's causing the pinch and what I can do to fix it if anything!!