Antithesis Alphabet...

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:24:23 EST

This came about because the other day, as I was getting ready to head out for a day of errands to include picking up my R'n'R schwag-bag, I found my mind wandering along the lines of..

I should not be Envious of Kashmir and her running buddies, I should Emulate them!

I like following Robin's running adventures on Facebook and think her very fortunate to have Shelly and Cheryl to go out running with. I had the Galloway group at one time to run with, but I let myself slip ...

Rock'n'Roll Portland Half...

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:29:28 EST

May 19, 2013 dawned overcast but warmish - a perfect day for a Half Marathon!

Saturday evening several of us gathered at the Old Spaghetti Factory in SW Portland for a carby dinner.
Renzryd, GayeMC, GetFit2Live and Dale, and Bill and I had a delicious dinner (they instructed me in the finer points of mizithra!) and loads of great conversation.

The next morning, Renzryd, GetFit2Live and Dale, and Kashmir and I met up for a photo pre-race.

Look who came to visit..

Fri, 3 May 2013 10:21:55 EST

..with Aunt Sissy, all the way from Texas!

Sister Libby and the fabulous Ms Poppy!

Mr. Liam who has grown like a weed since we saw him last year!

And.. what-the-what? Look who they brought us!

Pudgy Porkchop

Go. Read. Think about the fact that if you're struggling, as I am, you're not alone.
I really appreciate h...

It's a start..

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 09:31:02 EST

Food tracked, every bite - 248
Consume less crap - 248
Move more - 248

Calories
Eaten 1,813
BMR* 2,180
Exercise 673
Total Burned 2,853
Differential -1,040

Now to decrease cals in and increase cals out.
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C~

Believe it or not..

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:58:14 EST

Feeling sorry for myself has ~NOT~ helped me release any weight.
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I know.. shocker, right?
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Rant ahead. You've been warned.
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"Feeling sorry for myself" is the best way I can think of to describe my mindset of late. I'm irritated, irked, p*ssed, over it, rollin' my eyes, shaking my head, snorting in derision and in general - ridiculous.

None of that has helped me ...

Two of my favorite things..

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:24:07 EST

Tell me this didn't make your heart smile and/or giggle.

I haz all yer puppies.

Lil Ms Poppy takes after her auntie.
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I'm here. I'm dealing. I'm dealing pretty well-ish actually. Onward.
C~

Unraveling..

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:22:09 EST

Sometimes, the ends become frayed a bit and things unravel. Now seems to be one of those times. I'm fine, albeit it at loose ends somewhat.

I was sincerely interested and looking forward to BLC, but at this point I find that I'm not cut out for that kind of challenge. Part attitude, part schedule, all me. I won't quit, but my interest has waned and I'm merely doing the minimum as the other people on the team don't deserve to be penalized for my actions or lack thereof.

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Creatures...

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 11:37:21 EST

First, a very important update!

One of my favorite little creatures Julian was adopted Friday afternoon!

I found out as I was taking him off for a bit of pal'ing around that he was going home. We still got to play for a little bit, then I took him back to his kennel, where I happened to meet his new mom. She was a very nice young lady, and I wish I could have chatted with her more, but I got too choked u...

So I read my horoscope this morning..

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:45:49 EST

And this is what it said:

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

You now have the necessary tools to create enough stability in your life that you can balance your need for fun with your desire to go the distance and reach your destination. It's as if you're preparing for a marathon because you're in it for the long haul and not just a sprint. But don't give anyone the power to talk you out of your view of reality. Ultimately, you're running your own race; it's your choice...

Whoopsies!..

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:45:44 EST

It's been a busy day and it's almost slipped away from me. First, the numbers....

Calories
Eaten 2,493
BMR* 2,178
Exercise 853
Total Burned 3,031
Differential -538

I had a great calorie burn, but it was offset (mostly) by a great taco salad and chili cheese fries.
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That has turned into our 'after kennel kids walking' go-to .. or should I say to-go meal. So easy to swing by and pick it up at the drive t...

I owe a debt..

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:29:37 EST

To my running partner from last night.

Mr. Zerbert Ray Bailey (aka Bubbie) having a much-deserved rest last night.

He went with me last evening on my run. I haven't run in a week and a half, and knew I needed to get out there to get my mojo back, to get the good juju flowing again. I harnessed him up, and Bill got Maggie and Millie into their harnesses, and we all left the house at the same time. I...

Well then..

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:32:43 EST

If it's not working, try something else.

Simple. Logical. Easy. Easy? Hmm.....

In jotting a brief comment to Suz on a blog yesterday (can one actually 'jot' using a keyboard rather than a pen/pencil?) I mentioned that I had been blissfully offline over the weekend. A truer statement has not been made.. at least not in the last week or so. I tried, for a while, to be present and engaged here on Spark on the weekend, at least blogging and commenting on blogs, posts, etc. ...

And then..

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:54:01 EST

I stepped on the scale this morning, which I've been avoiding since last week, and I'm up 2.2. Thank you TOM and hormones.
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S'alright, just means the loss next week will be even better, right?

And then.. I moved on.
Seriously, after the WI, I just .. felt better. It is what it is, and I knew what it would be. Now that's over with, no pressure or guilt, just action.

Tuesday, Feb. 19:
Morning Coffee
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin...

Better..

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:51:44 EST

Yesterday was a better day, even if it meant being at work.

Monday, Feb. 18:
Morning Coffee
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla - 1 scoop, 1 serving 130
Total: 215

Breakfast
Blackberries, fresh, 0.5 cup 37
Blueberries, fresh, 30 berries 23
Raspberries, 15 raspberries 14
greek god's greek...

Putting my head down..

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:45:35 EST

I'm sure I've used that as a blog title before, because it's an important phrase for me.

When I'm tired, when I've been going for a while, when things get a bit tougher, this is what I do. I put my head down and keep going. If it's raining. If it's hot. If it's uphill. If it's a struggle.

Put your head down and keep going.

I'm not down. I'm not down on myself, and I've not lost my enthusiasm. I'm a bit funky today, yes. I do feel the need to stop concentrat...

I'm noticing a pattern..

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:18:28 EST

Apparently it's easier for me to blog on odd-numbered days LOL Yesterday, Feb. 16, I ended up busy and out of the house all day and didn't have a blog in me (see??)

First, I blame the hormones. That's right, I'm playing the 'female' card and PMS card. I can battle through a lot of things, have and do, but boy this stuff just sneaks up and whacks you in the back of the head like a 2x4. If I knew how to combat that and prevent it from happening, I would be rich.

Enough of ...

I know, I know..

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:10:34 EST

I missed yesterday. Work has remained ramped up a bit, so by the time the day is done my brain is squished and I'm more than ready and happy to step away from the keyboard!

We're going to skip the nutritional analysis of Wednesday and Thursday. You can check my shared nutrition tracker if you're really interested. Yesterday ended up with dinner out, thanks to Bill. I ended up over calories in, and short on calories out. It happens, and I'm moving on.
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Geez..

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:16:33 EST

I really thought I'd have time to blog yesterday, but time just slipped away from me. The last two days have been unusually busy at work, which is good because it keeps my mind engaged, but it cuts into Spark time LOL Hmmm..

Monday, Feb. 11:
Morning Coffee
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla - 1 scoop, 1 serving 130
Tot...

Busy Weekend..

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:37:50 EST

Thanks for the giggles, Roxit and Parachick, about my reflector-vesty thing. I know the vest has crazy shoulders, but it keeps me just warm enough without overheating. The reflector thing comes in handy when the sun isn't up yet but I am. The pic was taken at approx. 6:30 am before I went for my run.
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Friday, I did as little as possible and by that I mean I napped and snuggled puppies and tried not to be too snacky.

Saturday morning I did my run, c...

Run for Sherry..

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 11:51:39 EST

I ran 5 miles this morning, for Sherry.

It's not my best pic, but it's the bib that counts most.

Get out and move today. Walk. Run. Bike. Skate!
Print your bib here, and move for a good cause.
http://www.races2remember.com/PrintB
ib.php?bib=sherry

C~

Thursday..

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:15:00 EST

Catchy title, eh?
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Yesterday was a relatively good day, although as the day wore on (and I became more tired) the mood flattened somewhat. Nothing bad, just feeling stretched a bit thin (if only!)

Work done, I got home and changed pretty quickly, then went for my run. The first mile always sorta sucks, but then things started to feel better. Lately my legs have been feeling flat, but they picked up a bit more life and energy and I was able to just 'l...

Delicate..

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:49:26 EST

That is not a word that would ever obviously used to describe ME.

I'm large. I use to be 5'10" but have apparently lost an inch or so over the years.

I'm big boned. I know, you're rolling your eyes, but it's true.
Take your thumb and forefinger on your left hand, and wrap it around your right wrist.
Do they touch?
Mine don't even come close. Yes, that might change as I release more lbs, but it is what it is.

I'm sturdy. I use to be the "pa...

Motivation..

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:43:25 EST

Our amazing friend IrishBeanerGal posted a picture on her blog the other day, displaying her desk and water pitcher, and a motivational phrase that works for her.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_pu
blic_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=52
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She inspired me! Here's a shot of one of the walls in my cube.

What you're seeing is a short wall upon which I have taped motiva...

Like a pendulum...

Tue, 5 Feb 2013 14:04:16 EST

Pendulum

That looks odd, but it's spelled right. Huh.

Anyway, yea. Monday I swung back in the other direction - eating well, but well below my range for the day. It wasn't intentional, I just didn't want more to eat, and didn't snack.

I know, right? Who am I and what have I done with the real Candy!??!?!
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Monday, Feb. 4:
Morning Coffee
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0 <...

Goal collage

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:26:32 EST

I've always colored outside of the lines, it's just my nature to be difficult and different.
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To that end, I present my goal collage for BLC. Trying to put into words what goals I have and what I want to attain is easier for me than finding images to represent an attitude more than something physical.

I've been thinking on these for a while now. ZMoney listed four feelings she wants to live this year, and that struck a cord with me.
ht...

Three-fer...

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:19:01 EST

Oh geez, I totally blanked the fact that I've missed three days, not two. Huh.

Friday was a busy day at work, which was good. It got me out of there without feeling as if the day took ForEver. I always like when that happens. I got home, and one by one, harnessed up the babies and took them around the neighborhood.

Of course, which ever two I leave behind scream and carry on as if they are DYING they will never survive if I don't take them too, ohpleaseohpleaseOHPLEASE...

And she's rounding third....

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 13:23:00 EST

..heading for home - or in this case, the weekend!
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I was less boggled yesterday, thank goodness LOL It was PuppyDay, which is the new name for Thursdays when Bill brings one of the puppies with him to meet me at work at lunch, and we walk along the waterfront. Yesterday was Maggie's day, and she was a very good girl.

Now, dog owners, if you're walking along and see another dog/owner combo coming toward you, and you hear the other dog owner say disti...

Not bad...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:01:10 EST

Yesterday was one of those days where I ended up just about a half beat off of my usual rhythm of life. That is to say, when I got up from my desk last night, I pulled my keycard that is normally clipped to my jean pocket, off and tossed it on my desk, and walked out the door wearing my work reading glasses.
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Ordinarily, I leave my work reading glasses on my desk and take my keycard home with me so I can get into the garage the next morning! Bill and I looked ...

Take that!..

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:04:00 EST

DogStarDaddy had a valid point in his comment on my last blog. He said:
"You women!! If I put a picture of a hot, mostly naked girl on my page, you'd be beating me up! :)"

And I think he's right, for the most part. I was quick to dart over to his Spark page though and proclaim my differences!
"Hey! I appreciate a finely curved, hot, mostly nekkid woman as much as the next person! I'm an equal-opportunity ogler from way back!"

True dat. For instance, I have a H...

I'm ready..

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:25:58 EST

This man:

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oohhhhh... uuhhhh.. let's try again.

THIS man:

Sang this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqv79
aFSUIg

To me last evening, in the rain, while I faced the big hill mid-way through my walk. I marched right up that hill, singing and ‘dancing’ until I ...

Before bed...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:01:40 EST

Making sure I put this up before I head for bed. It's actually late for me LOL so this really is a quickie.

Sunday, Jan. 27
Morning Coffee
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 0.5 serving 65
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Meal Totals 150

Breakfast
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Honey, 1 tbsp 6...

Pssst!.. Hey.. you.. yea, you!

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:34:20 EST

Here we are, 12 weeks later at the end of BLC. You've released the lbs - congrats! Yes, you had some stumbles along the way, but you made your decisions, set your priorities, and you accomplished what you set out to do.
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It was a rough start. You didn't know anyone on the team, you bristled at some of the challenges, you started to dig in your heels.. and then you let all that worry go. You got to know teammates and encouraged them as they did you. You came to...

How to get your RAWR on...

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:27:34 EST

If you read yesterday's blog, then you know my Friday was not all it could have been, but I made up for it on Saturday. Whew! Thank goodness for that. I much prefer having more positive days to cancel out my negative days, y'know?
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Saturday, Jan. 26:
Morning Coffee
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 0.5 serving 65
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Regul...

Frustrated Friday..

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:08:21 EST

Yesterday, as good as off-Fridays usually are, was not my best day. I got all my BLC point-tasks done, which was good. I had a small difference of opinion with someone, and being all hormonal, allowed it to get under my skin and irritate the crap out of me! I took my frustration out on my stomach, and so this morning, I paid for it. Blech.

I'm not going to post my food or differential today, because I did not track everything I ate, so it would not be an accurate reflection of my d...

BLC weekend..

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:53:30 EST

Let's get the bidnez outta the way!

Thursday, Jan. 24
Morning Coffee
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 5 tbsp 100
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 0.5 serving 65
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Meal Totals 170

Breakfast
Grapes, 20 grape, seedless 39
Greek yogurt, Greek God, honey, 6 oz 240
Manitoba Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled, 3 tbsp 170
Meal Totals 449

Lunch
Flav...

Yikes..

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:33:51 EST

My day got busy enough that I nearly forgot to blog! Another quickie...

Wednesday, Jan. 23
Morning Coffee
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 0.5 serving 65
Meal Totals 150

Breakfast
Apples, fresh, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) 82
Greek yogurt, Greek God, honey, 4 oz 160
Manitoba Hemp Hearts Raw Shelle...

Not as bad..

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:48:39 EST

BLC weigh in this morning - 246.8. That's up from my initial weigh in of 245.2, but it's also TOM, so I'm not going to sweat it too much. Or well, I'll sweat it.. right off my body! before next week's WI. So, it's not as bad as it could have been, but there's much room for improvement.

Tuesday, Jan. 22:
Morning Coffee
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
EAS 100% Whey Pro...

Uh.. well..

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:51:39 EST

So yea. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday I was for the most part incommunicado. I enjoyed, completely, being off the computer, even though I've tried previously to stay in touch over the weekend. Saturday I was busy and out of the house at a training, Sunday I was barely conscious, and Monday I was out of the house keeping busy. I didn't bother much with logging food on Saturday or Sunday, so I'll report on Monday's efforts instead.

I took the day as vacation because we thought we wer...

Making the effort..

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:00:04 EST

I knew going into Thursday that my usual routine was going to be thrown off a bit by making plans for after work, but it was important enough to make the change. Bill, Millie, and I had a great walk along the waterfront to legitimately get in my fitness for the day and keep Streaking.

Millie was so excited to be out walking without the White Dogs (nuthin' but trouble there) and pranced along all happy and interested in everything. We managed 1.3 miles in 30 minutes (she's also work...

Quickie..

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:13:36 EST

I know, I know, quickies can be mostly satisfying, but usually leave you wanting more. At least, they do me.
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Wednesday, Jan. 16
Morning Coffee
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 5 tbsp 100
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Total: 105

Breakfast
Zoi Greek Yogurt - Honey, 1 serving 240
Nutola, 1 serving 302
Total: 542

Lunch
Pull together soup, 1 servin...

Flying by..

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:52:25 EST

So far this month is flying by, don't you think? Or is it just me? I guess it's a good thing that I'm keeping busy enough to feel like time is slipping by. I'm not behind on anything (yet) although there are a few things that could teeter into that category easily enough. I'm going to have to change my habits during the day, I think, to make sure that doesn't happen.

Tuesday, Jan. 15
Morning Coffee
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 0.5 serving 65
Organic Valley Organic Half &...

Trompin' on...

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:54:20 EST

Busy days at work are best, because they seem to make the time fly by. Boy was time going at warp speed yesterday! Sometimes I impress myself with my multitasking skills.

I let Bill know before I left for work that I planned on walking once I got home for the day. We texted back and forth during the day about the snow that was falling, then wasn't, then was. I liked seeing it fall outside our office window, all lazy and drifty and quiet. As long as it doesn't stick and make everyt...

Catching up..

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:06:55 EST

I'm kind of bummed that I missed blogging yesterday, but I gave myself permission to put it off until today.

Saturday was a typical chores/errand day, hitting the grocery store and puttering around the house. Not much intentional fitness, really, but that's ok.

Saturday, Jan. 12:
Morning Coffee
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 0.5 serving 65
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 ...

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