Sunflower2
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I can't even run one mile! Well done lady 
Good luck packing!
Good luck packing!When Your Fat Jeans Become Your Skinny Jeans
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Laura F
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I can't even run one mile! Well done lady
I need a treadmill to push me along most of the time.. I ran outside today and didn't even come close to 5! Also, I didn't bring enough socks home with me. I always forget ONE thing!!
Laura F
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I never have before, and the first time I ever even thought about it was when I was on a bike last week or the week before and the thing was asking what my target heart rate was. And I had absolutely no idea what to tell it. I hope I get some other warning signs before my heart just explodes but I guess we can't be so sure!
(And if that does happen, I would like for it to at least be on a distance longer than three miles.)
thecabbie
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I just started checking mine. I use a strap with the spinning bike. Quick and dirty method of calculating target H/R take 220-age= MAX H/R, then look for 65% to 85% of that as a range. Higher is okay for short periods, but pay attention to it on some level. For example, I'm 45, so 220-45=175 for my max. I should be targeting 114-140 as a good set of numbers. I used to go higher, but lately I've had to push much harder to even get into the 120's because of conditioning. I guess I'm geting healthier.. go figure?
Anyway, hope that helps?
Anyway, hope that helps?
Laura F
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Thanks Cabbie, that definitely helps! I don't have a heart rate monitor but if I do the bike again I'll have a much better idea of what I should be aiming for. Oh, the treadmill might have it where you can grab the railing for a bit and it will tell you... I've never looked for it, I'll pay attention next time.
So it is day two of waking up in Oklahoma! I feel like a bit of a nerd posting on "vacation" but really it's a trip to see family, without boyfriend, and WITH lots of homework. It's not like I'm posting from the beach or Disney or something! Food has been awful. Dr. Pepper a-plenty, dad's burgers and sausages on the grill, full-fat ice cream and taco bell. My mouth is thanking me for it (or was, until I used Dad's toothpaste... It's perfectly standard name brand toothpaste but I felt like I brushed with acid). My tummy? Not so much. I did jog yesterday, 3.5 miles total but I took three short breaks, maybe 30 sec each. It was hot, sunny, hilly, and I had two little annoying dogs I was trying not to trip over. Can't wait to get back to the gym.
Seeing a friend and her fiance tonight, tomorrow night an NBA game with my dad and another friend, and Thursday is Thanksgiving! Brisket, potatoes, corn, and my famous pecan pies! Yum!
So it is day two of waking up in Oklahoma! I feel like a bit of a nerd posting on "vacation" but really it's a trip to see family, without boyfriend, and WITH lots of homework. It's not like I'm posting from the beach or Disney or something! Food has been awful. Dr. Pepper a-plenty, dad's burgers and sausages on the grill, full-fat ice cream and taco bell. My mouth is thanking me for it (or was, until I used Dad's toothpaste... It's perfectly standard name brand toothpaste but I felt like I brushed with acid). My tummy? Not so much. I did jog yesterday, 3.5 miles total but I took three short breaks, maybe 30 sec each. It was hot, sunny, hilly, and I had two little annoying dogs I was trying not to trip over. Can't wait to get back to the gym.
Seeing a friend and her fiance tonight, tomorrow night an NBA game with my dad and another friend, and Thursday is Thanksgiving! Brisket, potatoes, corn, and my famous pecan pies! Yum!
Laura F
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I'm being bad this week with the running, but I generally am doing ok
I'm working full-time and doing grad school part-time... I took vacation to go home (first time since 2002!), otherwise I'd be working this week. I'm a tax accountant, going for my Masters in Taxation. Which pretty much sounds boring to anyone but tax accountants, haha. Hopefully this is my last semester, because I am ready to be DONE!!! How 'bout you, what are you studying??
Laura F
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Apparently I've been confused for weeks because I found out today my dad is bringing barbecue ribs and smoked sausage, not brisket. Unless someone else brings brisket and we have it ALL! That's what I'm not-so-secretly hoping for!! Mmmm pecan pie...I make little individual ones, and despite the fact that they are incredibly easy to make, no one else makes them so it's a special treat when I'm home. One year my cousin pulled me into the kitchen to show me where he was going to hide one for later (in the cupboard) and he found one already hidden there!
healthyjess
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Have a great time Laura, enjoy yourself while you're with your family!
Thanksgiving sounds cool
Thanksgiving sounds cool
Laura F
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Hi, my name is Laura F, and I have a confession to make. I am a closet eater.
No, really. There are potato chips in my closet right now. Or shall I say cupboard, for non-Americans.... The chips are right there are on a shelf, next to my clothes.
I need to get out of this state, and next time I come here I need to go grocery shopping on day 1. I eat breakfast every day in Mass. Dad has pretty much nothing but white bread and condiments. Oh, and hot links (spicy sausage) and chips. I got out of bed, no one was home, so there I went, into the kitchen. Decided my best option was potato chips. I sat on my bed, turned on the tv, and started eating potato chips for breakfast. I heard a car door, shoved a couple of chips into my mouth quickly, and shoved the rest in my closet. Wow.
That takes me back to my high school years, of eating when everyone else was asleep and hiding the evidence. And being embarrassed if someone woke up to use the bathroom or get a drink and caught me. I guess old habits like that never leave you entirely, they just go into hiding.
This is the first time in my life I have ever spent any effort thinking about my diet, and coming home during this time has really opened my eyes as to how my family influenced my eating behavior. Although it's worse now than ever because my father lives by himself and rarely ever cooks. Takeout, takeout, takeout. I was going to make myself toast for breakfast yesterday and as I was reaching for the bread, dad said he'd go get donuts and cinnamon rolls. And evidently I have no self-control around family because breakfast yesterday was two blueberry donuts.
It's sad to me that I'm here, admitting my problems, after some poor decisions but before many others... knowing full well I'll be indulging in some more takeout for lunch today. I said I wasn't going to stick with any sort of diet this week, and boy am I on track with that plan, but I seriously underestimated the guilt.
No, really. There are potato chips in my closet right now. Or shall I say cupboard, for non-Americans.... The chips are right there are on a shelf, next to my clothes.
I need to get out of this state, and next time I come here I need to go grocery shopping on day 1. I eat breakfast every day in Mass. Dad has pretty much nothing but white bread and condiments. Oh, and hot links (spicy sausage) and chips. I got out of bed, no one was home, so there I went, into the kitchen. Decided my best option was potato chips. I sat on my bed, turned on the tv, and started eating potato chips for breakfast. I heard a car door, shoved a couple of chips into my mouth quickly, and shoved the rest in my closet. Wow.
That takes me back to my high school years, of eating when everyone else was asleep and hiding the evidence. And being embarrassed if someone woke up to use the bathroom or get a drink and caught me. I guess old habits like that never leave you entirely, they just go into hiding.
This is the first time in my life I have ever spent any effort thinking about my diet, and coming home during this time has really opened my eyes as to how my family influenced my eating behavior. Although it's worse now than ever because my father lives by himself and rarely ever cooks. Takeout, takeout, takeout. I was going to make myself toast for breakfast yesterday and as I was reaching for the bread, dad said he'd go get donuts and cinnamon rolls. And evidently I have no self-control around family because breakfast yesterday was two blueberry donuts.
It's sad to me that I'm here, admitting my problems, after some poor decisions but before many others... knowing full well I'll be indulging in some more takeout for lunch today. I said I wasn't going to stick with any sort of diet this week, and boy am I on track with that plan, but I seriously underestimated the guilt.
healthyjess
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Hey Laura.
I have done that very same thing with chocolate so many times in the past. I too have heard the front door and stashed the evidence...
I know exactly what you mean about the guilt. My guilt always allowed to to just keep on eating too. I swear chocolate was like a drug for me. Also, if I started the day with something bad I would just say 'stuff it' and eat every bad thing I could lay my hands on because I'd stuffed up the day anyway...
That's why I have to totally cut the junk food out for now. I just don't trust myself... Pretty sad really
I I hope today's a better day for you dude.
P.S. lol at the 'cupboard'!!!
I have done that very same thing with chocolate so many times in the past. I too have heard the front door and stashed the evidence...
I know exactly what you mean about the guilt. My guilt always allowed to to just keep on eating too. I swear chocolate was like a drug for me. Also, if I started the day with something bad I would just say 'stuff it' and eat every bad thing I could lay my hands on because I'd stuffed up the day anyway...
That's why I have to totally cut the junk food out for now. I just don't trust myself... Pretty sad really
I I hope today's a better day for you dude.
P.S. lol at the 'cupboard'!!!
Island Girl
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Hey laura,
I can totally relate to what u are saying. I have been a cupboard/closet eater myself (all my life)...not just with chocolate but with every type of food imaginable. And yes the guilt does set in...and for me that meant eating more...and the guilt sets in again..well u see the pattern. I must say though that i am glad that you confessed it out in the open. I am not so brave. Sometimes when i have a bad day i don't feel like posting what i had to eat. Don't be too hard on yourself. You knew that you were giving yourself a break, you have been brave enough to admit it and i am sure come monday, you will be back on that treadmill burning off all of the calories from this weekend. Enjoy the time dearie.....you'll get back into gear soon enough...
I can totally relate to what u are saying. I have been a cupboard/closet eater myself (all my life)...not just with chocolate but with every type of food imaginable. And yes the guilt does set in...and for me that meant eating more...and the guilt sets in again..well u see the pattern. I must say though that i am glad that you confessed it out in the open. I am not so brave. Sometimes when i have a bad day i don't feel like posting what i had to eat. Don't be too hard on yourself. You knew that you were giving yourself a break, you have been brave enough to admit it and i am sure come monday, you will be back on that treadmill burning off all of the calories from this weekend. Enjoy the time dearie.....you'll get back into gear soon enough...
Laura F
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Thanks so much for both of your replies... It means a lot to have people who understand. And it makes me feel better about admitting it here. The part I really don't get is why I felt that guilt and shame in front of my dad, who made himself four grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner last night. Four. But for whatever reason, I did. But this weekend I will be back in my structured environment, where no one is buying me food left and right and there aren't items available that I won't be able to get any time I want. No need to splurge!
IslandGirl, you can bet I'll be back on that treadmill asap!! I fly back Friday so if you don't read a post from me about a Saturday run, feel free to yell at me! I'm doing a 5k tomorrow, actually, so at least I'll burn off a few calories there.
IslandGirl, you can bet I'll be back on that treadmill asap!! I fly back Friday so if you don't read a post from me about a Saturday run, feel free to yell at me! I'm doing a 5k tomorrow, actually, so at least I'll burn off a few calories there.
Hey Laura! Sounds like you got a lot on your plate w/ the working full-time and grad-school! Kudos! Tax accountant...that's cool. Lot of math...huh? Unfortunately am not quite gifted in the subject! lol I'm in physical therapy school...hopefully I'll make it through alive! Been doing ok so far. Miss college though. The transition to the "real world" sure is tough! Have fun w/ the 5k tomorrow girlie! And don't feel too bad about the closet eating...I have done that before too and understand how it makes you feel crummy. Just try to get back to your routine as soon as you can! G luck!
Laura F
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Working a "grown-up" job at the same time as grad school is not something I'd recommend, that's for sure! It's actually more research and analytical thinking than anything else. Lawyers make good tax accountants, because of the research aspect. Once you know the laws, the math is pretty easy
I ran my 5k this morning with Brother! It was about thirty degrees and windy, but I managed to break the thirty minute mark!!! 29:42. I was anxious all day because there were 500 people running, so we had chips on our shoes to track when we crossed the start/finish line... Gun time was 30:26 or so, therefore I spent quite some time trying to decide if it took me thirty seconds to get past the start line or not. Looks like it did!! Brother kicked butt with a time of 26 something. It was his first race, and the funniest moment of the day was when he overheard an older gentleman say to a volunteer "I heard there were going to be chips here, right?" and brother quietly expressed how baffled he was as to why this man was concerned about potato chips, hahaha. You probably had to be there but I was cracking up.
Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends here! Hope you were all able to share it with loved ones. We had five different types of meat, and my pecan pies were a hit as always. A cousin's wife that I had not met before told me she was warned to take one immediately after dinner, even if she wasn't hungry for it then, because they'd all be gone later. And gone they were!
Laura F
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Oh, travel days... How I loathe you and adore you at the same time. I am indulging in what is likely my last treat of the week, my first and last peppermint mocha of the year. It is even better than I remember. However the first leg of my trip involved a little girl across the aisle whose pizza did not agree with her, and two men in the row in front of me who had not seen each other in many years and just happened to be seated across the aisle from each other on the flight.
I think they are pretty much caught up now.
I couldn't turn my headphones up loud enough to drown them out.
I did feel sympathy towards the little girl and her family, not annoyance, but it was still a commotion, with the flight attendant getting them stocked up on clear soda and vomit bags and whatnot. I was trying to get some reading done for school. I was mildly successful. Now here I sit in Chicago, awaiting my next flight. Back to healthy eating and exercise I go! And homework. Lots and lots of homework.
I had a great time at home. My brothers and I are not phone people... I literally had not heard my younger brother's voice since December 31, 2009. Someday I am sure I will regret this style of ours. I love my brothers, we're just not good at communication. But as my older brother has recently ended his relationship with his wife of 8 or so years, and my brother even more recently ended a three-year relationship with his live-in girlfriend, I believe it is my "responsibility" (not that I think of it as that) to try and initiate more contact. New Years Resolution in the making, perhaps.
Other than spending time with brother, I saw family I had not seen in 7 or more years. My cousin now has a blended family and I was having trouble keeping the 6 kids straight. Found out after that one of the kids I thought was his was his brother's, and my dad has no idea where the REAL kid #6 goes for holidays, because he's apparently never met him or her either. I spent much time reminding people that I have lived in Boston for three years post-college already, and have a grown-up job, so yes, of course I like it up there, and yes, I plan on staying. Only had to answer the "Why aren't you married yet?" question once, which was nice. Brother had to answer the "Where's your girlfriend?" question multiple times, so he got me beat.
And after what I already said about my brothers' relationships and the fact that my parents live in different states, I really think no one should question me about wanting to take my time! I am 25 (aka YOUNG!) and a little too busy with trying to finish up school to be thinking about weddings. Personally I can think of a few things I'd like to focus on during that honeymoon period other than studying!
Anyway... Hopefully twenty minutes til I board my plane, and three hours til I get to give my boyfriend a big hug and kiss. And as a parting fact, I just realized that the same song has been playing on repeat on my iPhone since I started typing this. And I am not very fast at the iPhone typing, so it took me quite a bit if time to realize this.
The End.
I think they are pretty much caught up now.
I couldn't turn my headphones up loud enough to drown them out.
I did feel sympathy towards the little girl and her family, not annoyance, but it was still a commotion, with the flight attendant getting them stocked up on clear soda and vomit bags and whatnot. I was trying to get some reading done for school. I was mildly successful. Now here I sit in Chicago, awaiting my next flight. Back to healthy eating and exercise I go! And homework. Lots and lots of homework.
I had a great time at home. My brothers and I are not phone people... I literally had not heard my younger brother's voice since December 31, 2009. Someday I am sure I will regret this style of ours. I love my brothers, we're just not good at communication. But as my older brother has recently ended his relationship with his wife of 8 or so years, and my brother even more recently ended a three-year relationship with his live-in girlfriend, I believe it is my "responsibility" (not that I think of it as that) to try and initiate more contact. New Years Resolution in the making, perhaps.
Other than spending time with brother, I saw family I had not seen in 7 or more years. My cousin now has a blended family and I was having trouble keeping the 6 kids straight. Found out after that one of the kids I thought was his was his brother's, and my dad has no idea where the REAL kid #6 goes for holidays, because he's apparently never met him or her either. I spent much time reminding people that I have lived in Boston for three years post-college already, and have a grown-up job, so yes, of course I like it up there, and yes, I plan on staying. Only had to answer the "Why aren't you married yet?" question once, which was nice. Brother had to answer the "Where's your girlfriend?" question multiple times, so he got me beat.
And after what I already said about my brothers' relationships and the fact that my parents live in different states, I really think no one should question me about wanting to take my time! I am 25 (aka YOUNG!) and a little too busy with trying to finish up school to be thinking about weddings. Personally I can think of a few things I'd like to focus on during that honeymoon period other than studying!
Anyway... Hopefully twenty minutes til I board my plane, and three hours til I get to give my boyfriend a big hug and kiss. And as a parting fact, I just realized that the same song has been playing on repeat on my iPhone since I started typing this. And I am not very fast at the iPhone typing, so it took me quite a bit if time to realize this.
The End.