cinderelly
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AWESOME on the treadmill finally being delivered...now your seriously gonna kick some ass in the exercsising challenege...
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MoonGoddess
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Thanks for the encouragement. I think I have wrangled a friend into coming over after work to help me give it some muscle power. Kinda mad that the company hasn't called me back! I left a message with tech support & they said they would call back as soon as someone was available! I called around noon & its 8 pm!!! Glad this was no emergency!
& yeah Cinderelly, I hope to have us flying on to Sweetheart City in that challenge! No more 2 mile days for me, I'm going to step it up... once I get this thing put together anyway.
One thing I have noticed is that the stress is making me want to eat some greasy thick crusted pizza with a Dr Pepper. Still haven't given in on that one yet! Hanging in there.
& yeah Cinderelly, I hope to have us flying on to Sweetheart City in that challenge! No more 2 mile days for me, I'm going to step it up... once I get this thing put together anyway.
One thing I have noticed is that the stress is making me want to eat some greasy thick crusted pizza with a Dr Pepper. Still haven't given in on that one yet! Hanging in there.
MoonGoddess
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WOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
My friend is my hero! With his help, I got the treadmill up & going, with only a slight rattling that we can't quite figure out where its coming from. No biggie, it works!
So I'm off!
My friend is my hero! With his help, I got the treadmill up & going, with only a slight rattling that we can't quite figure out where its coming from. No biggie, it works!
So I'm off!
MoonGoddess
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So I woke up today & don't even feel sore. Which I find a little strange since I DOUBLED my milage for the day & added a little over 30 minutes of weight training & stretching exercises to the day. Seems like I should be feeling something. My right foot is a little sore on the bottom, guess I DO need those new shoes sooner than I thought.
So I wonder if I am not doing something right or if I am in a little better shape than I thought I was & need to add more. I definitely felt the burn toward the end of the reps. Which I heard is a good thing, first few should be ok, but you should really have to make yourself do the last few or bump it up some how.
Any advice?
So I wonder if I am not doing something right or if I am in a little better shape than I thought I was & need to add more. I definitely felt the burn toward the end of the reps. Which I heard is a good thing, first few should be ok, but you should really have to make yourself do the last few or bump it up some how.
Any advice?
cinderelly
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Feelin the burn is a good thing...I dont really have any advise to tell you...Im happy you got your treadmill up and running, you wi need to replace my miles in the challenege, my Elliptical is broken 
I cant use it a bolt keeps coming loose and fallign off...and we cant fix it...it wont stay screwed on...Im so frustrated I love that thing...Have a good day...
I cant use it a bolt keeps coming loose and fallign off...and we cant fix it...it wont stay screwed on...Im so frustrated I love that thing...Have a good day...
MoonGoddess
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OH no! That's stinks. I wonder if the bolt is stripped & a new one might help. Ug that's the worst feeling.
Don't worry about the miles, I will pick up the slack. Giving me MORE motivation. TOGETHER we will all get there in time!
Don't worry about the miles, I will pick up the slack. Giving me MORE motivation. TOGETHER we will all get there in time!
MoonGoddess
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I'm having one of those days.
Long day at work. Was running late & did the drive thru thing this morning, not terrible, just not good (Egg McMuffin- no meat & a sweet tea). Then after work I finally made it to the store to try & get some actual shoes that are made for walking/running. Two kids were beating each other up in the store & keeping the sales guys busy, so no luck getting help in what to get in a shoe. I opted for a pair on sale that seem to fit. The were only $37 so I thought why not, if they don't feel good, I can just wear them around to work. Made it home & got in my clothes to workout & went to put the shoes on & BOTH have the security sensors still clamped on them. So back to the old tennis shoes.
Almost went over the calorie count today. Highest I've gone in the past week since I started counting. I just feel grumpy & frustrated.
Walked for 3.5 miles, but I was going for 5 tonight. I'm just too tired, which seems silly since I took in all those calories today. Hope I'm not getting sick.
Sometimes it just seems like everything is working against you. Guess its days like this that test whether or not I really want to do all this or not. It would be easy enough just to slip into old ways & continue being lazy, eating crap & gaining weight.
Hopefully tomorrow is going to treat me a little nicer. Maybe I can get more information on what I need in a shoe since I have to go back & get the sensors removed now.
Long day at work. Was running late & did the drive thru thing this morning, not terrible, just not good (Egg McMuffin- no meat & a sweet tea). Then after work I finally made it to the store to try & get some actual shoes that are made for walking/running. Two kids were beating each other up in the store & keeping the sales guys busy, so no luck getting help in what to get in a shoe. I opted for a pair on sale that seem to fit. The were only $37 so I thought why not, if they don't feel good, I can just wear them around to work. Made it home & got in my clothes to workout & went to put the shoes on & BOTH have the security sensors still clamped on them. So back to the old tennis shoes.
Almost went over the calorie count today. Highest I've gone in the past week since I started counting. I just feel grumpy & frustrated.
Walked for 3.5 miles, but I was going for 5 tonight. I'm just too tired, which seems silly since I took in all those calories today. Hope I'm not getting sick.
Sometimes it just seems like everything is working against you. Guess its days like this that test whether or not I really want to do all this or not. It would be easy enough just to slip into old ways & continue being lazy, eating crap & gaining weight.
Hopefully tomorrow is going to treat me a little nicer. Maybe I can get more information on what I need in a shoe since I have to go back & get the sensors removed now.
fsaiidni
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I know exactly how you feel, your body is telling you "you've done good enough, just relax and take it back to the way it used to be"
but i dont want to be the person I used to be...I am someone different, and every day i prove it to myself-maybe myself will eventually listen!
but i dont want to be the person I used to be...I am someone different, and every day i prove it to myself-maybe myself will eventually listen!
MoonGoddess
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My body is REALLY telling me that today!
My "lil friend" is about to make her monthly visit & I have been starving all day, well when I wasn't stuffing my face. Which I did a little too much of today. I did ok with getting lots of fresh fruits & veggies & fiber, but those calories add up & we had a stressful meeting at the Bakery location & the free chocolate cupcake with the vanilla frosting & a cup of hot chocolate (soymilk) did me in! I'm over my recommended calorie intake for the day by 419 calories!!! What a bummer. Not sure why this many days into it all I can't just stick to it all.
Maybe tomorrow will be better, wait didnt I say that yesterday?
My "lil friend" is about to make her monthly visit & I have been starving all day, well when I wasn't stuffing my face. Which I did a little too much of today. I did ok with getting lots of fresh fruits & veggies & fiber, but those calories add up & we had a stressful meeting at the Bakery location & the free chocolate cupcake with the vanilla frosting & a cup of hot chocolate (soymilk) did me in! I'm over my recommended calorie intake for the day by 419 calories!!! What a bummer. Not sure why this many days into it all I can't just stick to it all.
Maybe tomorrow will be better, wait didnt I say that yesterday?
cinderelly
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I can relate to sometimes things just arent meant to be and everything works against you, I get htat alot...single mom over here off 2, LOL...IE Exercise who cares you didnt make it 5 miles you did 3.5 when you were tired, that is great...I refere to my time as my lil friend coming to visit also...LOL!!!
cinderelly
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MoonGoddess
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So I FINALLY got the security sensors taken off my new running shoes!! & am kicking myself for not driving 3 hours to go dress shopping with my sister today (I decided to be good & skip the fast food bingefest that is my parents house & stay home to play on the treadmill & get my errands done). She found HER DRESS. I really wish I had been there.
But I am feeling better haven taken a "me day" to relax this morning & not jump up & get going doing the "to-do" stuff. Then I wander around Target & got a new planner (which I'm going to fill with exercise dates for myself) & found lots of low cal snacks. My new favorite thing is the Snackwell's Devil Food cakes, which I'm hoping will help me fight the chocolate cravings in a healthier way.
But I am feeling better haven taken a "me day" to relax this morning & not jump up & get going doing the "to-do" stuff. Then I wander around Target & got a new planner (which I'm going to fill with exercise dates for myself) & found lots of low cal snacks. My new favorite thing is the Snackwell's Devil Food cakes, which I'm hoping will help me fight the chocolate cravings in a healthier way.
MoonGoddess
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So yesterday I found a cute lil purple journal & have officially started to write down my goals & rewards for this journey. I'm hoping that motivation journal will help me keep focus & remind me how far I have come along the way.
I realized yesterday that I have been obsessed this past few weeks with melting away me & becoming who my family expects me to be. I need to do this for me, not just because others are not happy with me. I have to be careful not to go down the path I went down in high school. This has to be a healthy change in lifestyle. I was getting depressed that I can't do more miles faster & forgot that I had to work up to everything that I did in the past & one day I can go further & faster than ever. But it will take time. I need to celebrate every step I take in this journey, no matter how small. Not just get frustrate & want to give up when I have a bad day. Like yesterday I did 4 miles in 70 miles on the treadmill. Mind you I wanted to do 5 miles, but one day I will. & I did run a little bit of that, which is a great improvement.
So I'm feeling good & thinking this is a great thing. Hopefully this journal will allow me to be realistic & look back at all that I have accomplished. I just have to be patient, which is very hard. I want it now! haha.
Anyway.... on to the day!
I realized yesterday that I have been obsessed this past few weeks with melting away me & becoming who my family expects me to be. I need to do this for me, not just because others are not happy with me. I have to be careful not to go down the path I went down in high school. This has to be a healthy change in lifestyle. I was getting depressed that I can't do more miles faster & forgot that I had to work up to everything that I did in the past & one day I can go further & faster than ever. But it will take time. I need to celebrate every step I take in this journey, no matter how small. Not just get frustrate & want to give up when I have a bad day. Like yesterday I did 4 miles in 70 miles on the treadmill. Mind you I wanted to do 5 miles, but one day I will. & I did run a little bit of that, which is a great improvement.
So I'm feeling good & thinking this is a great thing. Hopefully this journal will allow me to be realistic & look back at all that I have accomplished. I just have to be patient, which is very hard. I want it now! haha.
Anyway.... on to the day!
cinderelly
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Good for you for that thought process that is so true and why you have us here as well...we will help you celebrate your victories big and small every step of the way...im here cheering with you!!!
MoonGoddess
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Aw thanks!
I know I would have never made it even this far without this site & all the support & inspiration that is here.
Together we can do this.
I know I would have never made it even this far without this site & all the support & inspiration that is here.
Together we can do this.
cinderelly
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MoonGoddess
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SO today was my pamper me day.. had that Dr Pepper & some pizza, but kept within my caloric range, by taking it easy the rest of the day & watched the diet.
Only did one mile on the treadmill & 30 minutes weight training, because I wanted to give my body one day "off", but not completely. I relaxed afterward in a nice hot epsom salt/bubble bath. Even did a guided meditation, which was AWESOME! I hadn't done that in a while & I swear they help center yourself. My old therapist turned me on to them. Amazing how your mind just needs a break sometimes to reconnect with your body. (there are some pretty good ones on iTunes for free)
SO tomorrow, back into the more strenuous training, but for today it was about being thankful & mindful of my body.
Only did one mile on the treadmill & 30 minutes weight training, because I wanted to give my body one day "off", but not completely. I relaxed afterward in a nice hot epsom salt/bubble bath. Even did a guided meditation, which was AWESOME! I hadn't done that in a while & I swear they help center yourself. My old therapist turned me on to them. Amazing how your mind just needs a break sometimes to reconnect with your body. (there are some pretty good ones on iTunes for free)
SO tomorrow, back into the more strenuous training, but for today it was about being thankful & mindful of my body.
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MoonGoddess
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Its all starting to feel normal again.
I did 4 miles on the treadmill again today & almost went over my calorie intake because I was focusing on my fiber goal today, but good thing I have that tracker on sparkpeople. I realized it just before it was too late.
I want to go to the movies this week & see Pan's Labyrinth, but I usually get at least a Dr Pepper or coke. I would love to have a small popcorn with some of that butter flavored whatever it is.... but I can only imagine the calories on that. I would have to eat nothing but spinach & carrots the rest of the day to stay within my calorie range & even then I'm not sure if I could. Normally I count the popcorn & drink as a meal, but I'm not sure that really does any good. Its still junk food.
Oh well. Maybe I'll sneak something in to munch on.
I did 4 miles on the treadmill again today & almost went over my calorie intake because I was focusing on my fiber goal today, but good thing I have that tracker on sparkpeople. I realized it just before it was too late.
I want to go to the movies this week & see Pan's Labyrinth, but I usually get at least a Dr Pepper or coke. I would love to have a small popcorn with some of that butter flavored whatever it is.... but I can only imagine the calories on that. I would have to eat nothing but spinach & carrots the rest of the day to stay within my calorie range & even then I'm not sure if I could. Normally I count the popcorn & drink as a meal, but I'm not sure that really does any good. Its still junk food.
Oh well. Maybe I'll sneak something in to munch on.