Tuesday, September 30, 2008

So Glad to See Y'all Back!

Hi Ladies!

Well, as promised, I'm posting and WOW has it been a long time! I haven't lost any weight - at least I don't think so - but I don't know because the battery in the bathroom scales died and I haven't yet gotten around to replacing it. I think I'm a little scared to, since I have been eating SO MUCH lately. My appetite is really strong with all of the running that I've been doing. Which brings me to...

The marathons. Yes, plural. I am running my first marathon on November 16th (if you'd care to say a little prayer, I'd appreciate it - I feel like I can use all of the help I can get) and my second on December 14th. The first one, I want to beat Oprah's time (4:29) but the second one's just for fun. I'm a little scared of the distance, but I've come up with a battle plan (courtesy of Lance Armstrong's ex-wife's friend via Runner's World magazine). Which is...

I plan to dedicate each mile in my first marathon to someone I love, someone who has been an inspiration, or someone who has gotten me to the point where I could run a marathon. For example, one of my running buddies is mile 8 because she got me through our first 8-mile race last year. Another friend is mile 25 because he has always believed that no matter what I'm doing, I can do anything and I will do it well. You ladies are mile 22 - because each of you has been such an inspiration and last year when I said in a posting that I was thinking about taking a running class, each of you was so supportive and realized that while I might be afraid of it, it could be a really good thing. So like it or not, you'll be running a marathon in spirit! But the last mile...

That last mile of the marathon is kind of how I feel about my relationship with my body and this whole weight loss thing. You can't set out to lose weight or change your lifestyle or get healthy simply because you want to please someone else or because they told you to. In order to be successful at it - as many of you have shown - you have to want it yourself and be willing to work for it. The dedication it takes to be successful and lose weight in a healthy way doesn't come from other people - it comes from within. Which is why, the last mile? Of my first marathon? When I could barely run a half-mile 14 months earlier? That one's for me.

There's so much else going on so I'll keep posting, but I'm glad to "see" you ladies again. I've missed you!

Lisa

Thursday, September 25, 2008

This is for you Coreen...




You know, I check the blog every single day, even though I've not posted anything in ages. I suppose I feel like if I'm not losing anything, that I've not really earned the right to post. Does anyone know what I'm talkin' about?!
Anyhow, I've not lost anything for a while, but I've continued to be extremely active. In fact, we've taken the boys on several hikes this year. Something that I wouldn't of DREAMED of doing a few years ago. All I used to want to do was lie around, eat, and stay home, because I had no energy and I was ashamed of myself for being so unhealthy. Well times have changed baby. Perhaps I should take the time to look at some old photos of myself. I need to find some more inspiration to get the pounds movin' again.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Inspiration?

Hi everyone!
So I have been checking the blog and I only see Elicia posting. I, being guilty as well. I just wanted to share what all of you have done for me. I joined the blog several years ago with hopes that I would lose weight by surrounding myself with people that were also wanting to losing weight. I worked for Jenny Craig so I thought how could I not do this? Well I failed and ended up gaining about 20 pounds. During this time I still read the blog and look forward to updates on all of your progress so I could hopefully get motivated.

Last November (with all of your help) I joined Weight Watchers and I am currently down about 33 pounds. I have lost my motivation and I keep coming back for inspiration and theres no one here (except Elicia). Thanks Elicia! You all have been a inspiration for me and I want to thank each of you for that!

So if you all could come back and help me (because I'm selfish) get back on track I would be very happy. Even if you aren't losing weight or at goal it's nice to know what everyone is doing and it's so nice to have solutions or just someone to talk to. Is any in with me?

Coreen

Sunday, September 21, 2008

I feel Fat....


Have you had this thought recently? I have. I was down several pounds, but then I did what I often do, slack and eat inappropriately, and the pounds and girth responds.

I got a Wii recently, and am using their Wii Fit product to measure my path as well as encourage me to exercise - run, do areobics, step, all classical workout stuff - in addition to Yoga and games which encourage balance (skiing).

I'll let you know how it works.

I can tell you I got up and moved around for 45 minutes yesterday, all while playing tennis and baseball INSIDE. You have to still swing....

Elicia

Miss
You
All
Very
Much!