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Just made my final payment for our August trip to DL - $2295 for 5 nights at the Grand seems a little ridiculous even to me (and that's not including our new APs and airfare!). Muy expensiveoso! Thank goodness for tax refunds!
New APs! Yay! That'll be so much fun! We have stayed at the Grand twice. I love it sooooo much, but I'm not sure we will get to stay there for awhile. I need to win the lotto soon, lol. - Spoonful_O_Sugar
439.2 #288 6-18-13 3:28PM
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I'm in such a "funk". No other way to put it. I SOOO need a Disney fix!
Right back at you! :) - msdizmaui 521.5 #226 6-17-13 5:30PM
Aw, sorry to hear! I was feeling that way for awhile, too. I'm always so jealous of the people who can just drop by the parks after work. It must really improve your quality of life! I usually just end up at Sephora or the Gap or something. Sometimes, I just have to settle for a Starbucks and InStyle magazine, lol. Not exactly the Disney magic I want after a bad day. Big hug to you! - Spoonful_O_Sugar
439.2 #288 6-17-13 6:08PM
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And I'm jealous of not only people who can stop by the parks, but people who can stop by Sephora or Gap (there's a small Sephora on one side of the island, and a Gap on the other - neither of which is on my side!). I just go online and shop...I'm turning into a hermit! - msdizmaui 521.5 #226 6-17-13 8:15PM
I understand--I lived on the Big Island for awhile (before they even had a Target in Kona, lol)! And now, my mall is an hour away from my house, and 20 minutes away from my work, so I definitely think twice about going there--it has to be a really miserable day! - Spoonful_O_Sugar 439.2 #288 6-17-13 8:38PM
MULLYGRUBS!!!! I love that! It made me smile (which is I'm sure what your grandma had in mind). From now on, my "funk" is officially a case of the MULLYGRUBS! - msdizmaui 521.5 #226 6-18-13 2:23PM
Ha! Love it! It can turn your day around just by saying "mullygrubs" out loud because its so silly! - Spoonful_O_Sugar 439.2 #288 6-18-13 3:30PM
Training for my 1/2 marathon is going well. I ran 4.9 miles this weekend, and actually felt pretty good the rest of the day. I'm actually looking forward to my next run.
It sounds like you are putting in an effort. Keep it up. - Mrs.mouse 426.1 #304 6-17-13 4:20PM
Have you tried Jeff Galloway's method? His training programs use a run/walk/run method. That is the ONLY way I can make that distance. I run for 1 min, then walk for 1 min. But to start out I could only run about 20 seconds. You should check him out. - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-18-13 8:38AM
Thanks. It feels good so far. I'm pretty warn out by the end, but I am supposed to increase my distance gradually, so I'm hoping it still feels this good when I'm running the full half marathon. - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-18-13 8:39AM
Yay! That's great--it's so nice when it "clicks"--I'm falling into a nice training rhythm, too. For awhile, I was ravenous after my runs, but now my appetite is settling down, thank goodness! - Spoonful_O_Sugar
439.2 #288 6-17-13 6:11PM
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My daughter is a personal trainer and she started me on an eating plan as part of my training. At first I was having trouble eating that much food, but not it is getting easier. I'm pretty much a vegetarian, but I eat some fish. She has me eating high protein and it's hard to get enough without eating meat. I'm doing protein shakes which helps. - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-18-13 8:42AM
Making my favorite casserole for my son and worried that I'll want to eat it all! The solution...use ground beef instead of turkey (I haven't eaten red meat for 20+ years!). Temptation gone! (I wish it was that easy with desserts and s More...
I'm thinking of putting ketchup on the Strawberry Newtons! - msdizmaui 521.5 #226 6-17-13 8:17PM
haha! Great idea! - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-18-13 8:33AM
No kidding! - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-18-13 8:33AM
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I will not get up and have a 3 an snack. Nope. I won't do it.
Yay! Good for you! - Spoonful_O_Sugar 439.2 #288 6-12-13 12:22PM
woo Hoo! Good job! - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-13-13 2:26PM
Wednesday's goal! Please share your goals to make it through today. My goal is to get some exercise in.
My goal is to drink two green smoothies. I had one earlier, and I think I'll try to sub a smoothie for dessert tonight. There, I posted it--now I have to do it! - Spoonful_O_Sugar
439.2 #288 6-12-13 12:23PM
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What's a green smoothie? I'm sure it has to be good for you if it's a goal. - Sugarbuzz 55.5 #3699 6-12-13 8:24PM
A green smoothie is just basically a fruit/veggie smoothie made with leafy greens. There are tons of different recipes out there, but my current favorite is a mixture of kale and spinach with pineapple and tangerines. I add a little water and blend it up! You can add yogurt, almond milk, protein powder, etc. Green smoothies are great once you get past the color, lol! - Spoonful_O_Sugar 439.2 #288 6-12-13 9:02PM
That's great. It makes my walk seem short. - Mrs.mouse 426.1 #304 6-12-13 9:46PM
If you are ever in SLO, DM me and we will go for a hike. It really isn't so bad because the environment is so gorgeous. Time seems to pass quickly, even with a 18-20 min pace. Had a red fox follow us yesterday. We were stirring up the squirrels, and he was hunting. - Sugarbuzz 55.5 #3699 6-13-13 2:04PM
So I discovered the most interesting thing...when you don't cheat on a diet it actually WORKS! Finally started losing (3 lbs this week!)...no more cheating!!!
Yay!!! Good job. Funny thing how that works, huh? - vernswifevickie
374.1 #378 6-11-13 7:09AM
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Tuesday's goal! My goal today is to clear my head.
I'm sorry I have been missing for a while. Life has gotten crazy...Mom is now in hospice care, and we are in the midst of moving my elderly in-laws here from Arizona. But I wanted to pop in because I've missed the wonderful encouragement More...
She's right--it's hard to see the scale go up at first, but that's often the way it works with athletic training. It will come off! - Spoonful_O_Sugar 439.2 #288 6-6-13 5:08PM
So sorry to hear about your struggles--my husband's step dad passed away recently and hospice care was really wonderful for the family. Such a tough situation, but they really do help emotionally and physically. Glad to hear that you've got a distraction and goal! Wow--WDW should be so much fun! I've never been out there! The race will be fantastic! It's nice to have something to look forward to :) - Spoonful_O_Sugar
439.2 #288 6-6-13 5:09PM
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Yes it is nice. I was invited to run with my corporate team for Team in Training (to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). I'm really excited and really nervous. The fundraising is keeping me busy, too. Not sure how I'm going to do this, but I'm giving it all I've got. :) - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-6-13 5:19PM
Sorry to hear about Mom. I'm glad that you have Hospice to help. I was on the Maui Hospice's Board for 8 years...I think they do such great work. My Mom is about the same but not really talking anymore. I'm going through a rough time trying to realize that there's nothing I can do to "fix" the situation. It just makes me so sad... Oh...great news with the training! I envy you! My boss did the WDW 1/2 marathon this year. She loved it! - msdizmaui
521.5 #226 6-10-13 11:16PM
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I'm sorry about your Mom, too. It is frustrating when you can't do anything to help them. All we can do is be there with them while we have them here. - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-11-13 2:47PM
She is doing okay. They have her anti-nausea meds on a rotating schedule which seems to help. She sleeps a lot and is weak, but still communicating just fine. We try to take her out for some fresh air when she feels up to it. - D55CR 245.7 #1069 6-12-13 7:52AM
Good morning everyone!! It's Monday again...sigh. I've been in such a funk. I have to snap out of it!! I have been out of control and gaining weight. My clothes are tight, I feel sluggish and bloated. ENOUGH!!! I simply must pull it toge More...
Thank you all for your support and kind words! I went to the gym this morning and did the elliptical for an hour. I don't really like the gym but it felt really good to work up a sweat. The elliptical is very easy on my toe because its like peddling. - vernswifevickie
374.1 #378 6-11-13 7:08AM
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What happy MWers look like! Congratulations Plumiegirl!
I have lost 20 and can fit the single chair. Still big but it will get better in time. Somehow can fit that chair. 😂😱 - Plumiegirl
3524.9 #11 6-8-13 11:12PM
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That's fantastic!!! - Mrs.mouse 426.1 #304 6-9-13 2:34AM
Hello...hello.... It has been a long time since I have posted. Been doing ok at this whole exercise thing. My goal is to really just have a healthier heart and bones. If weight loss comes with it, I'm ok with that. I just need to be aroun More...
Hi everybody! Happy Saturday!! So, I went back to the doctor yesterday because my toe isn't better. Turns out it is fractured. The first doctor misread the x-ray....grrrrrr! So no running for 4 to six more weeks. I'm feeling rather lost o More...
Oh dear. So sorry to hear. Running is so addicting, but sometimes situations like these are nature's way of helping us to refocus. There are lots of options: cycling, swimming, yoga, Pilates, etc. You've got an open mind: maybe there's a new activity out there that will bring you just as much joy--who knows, you might even make some new friends in a yoga class or by trying out a Master's swim class or something! The good news is that you have the desire and motivation to stay active. You'll be back to your old self in no time! :) - Spoonful_O_Sugar
439.2 #288 6-8-13 2:28PM
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Wow not good - the doctor misread the X-ray? Hope your toe is healing ok. Ar you allowed to bear weight or walk on it? - Plumiegirl
3524.9 #11 6-8-13 11:01PM
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The first doctor didn't see the fracture and told me it was just a bruise. When it was still swollen and tender 3 weeks out, I went back to my personal physician. She saw the fracture. I can walk but no running. It's buddy taped and I have a shoe to keep it from bending toouch. - vernswifevickie 374.1 #378 6-9-13 1:10PM
*bending too much - vernswifevickie 374.1 #378 6-9-13 3:58PM
Thank you. - vernswifevickie 374.1 #378 6-9-13 3:58PM
Today is my birthday! My goal is to have a great day. That's it.
Have a FANTABULOUS day! Cheers to many more birthdays to come! 🎊🎉🎈🎁🎂😁👍 - PrincessSarah
160.5 #2191 6-6-13 2:22AM
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Happy birthday, birthday buddy!
My goal is to make this year a healthy one. I gained so much weight last year and lost my motivativation. - MXPrincess399
483.1 #251 6-6-13 7:40AM
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I am officially an INSANITY graduate! 5 pounds lost, 1.5 inches off my hips, 1.5 off hips. 2 inch on my arms. :) BEAST!
Today's goals!
I am going to a BBQ later and girls night out. My goal is to make healthy choices. I'm starting by bringing a fruit salad to the BBQ.
Have a wonderful Saturday everyone.
Please share your goals!
Have fun with your girlfriends. I hope it is cooler there than it is here today. It's 106 today. We spent the morning at an outdoor HS graduation sitting in the sun. I swear I lost 5 lbs just in sweat! haha My goal for the rest of the day is to drink lots of water and rehydrate before my run in the morning. - D55CR
245.7 #1069 6-8-13 2:43PM
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Sounds like fun! I'm sure you'll make healthy choices :). Enjoy your time with your friends! - Spoonful_O_Sugar
439.2 #288 6-8-13 2:55PM
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Good grief, the meals at the conference were LOADED with good looking (and smelling) grains of all kinds... but I made my goal of sticking to no grains for both days! Hope everyone else did well with their goals the last 2 days also!
That is brutal good for you by staying on plan. 👏👏👏 - Plumiegirl
3524.9 #11 6-6-13 11:09PM
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Please consider supporting D55CR in her fundraising efforts. She is the kindest, most thoughtful and generous person. I'm proud to support her and call her my friend.
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This couldn't be more true.
Finally, got father out of hospital and into a rehabilitation center to get him mobile again last weekend. Today we had to get him transported back to hospital due to some breathing issues and some stomach pain 😔He didn't look too bad More...
Thank you! And again wishing you a great day today on your birthday! - ElectricMayhemMom 324.6 #517 6-6-13 12:59PM