It's Time For A New Life

[pathoulihanuk]

hi carrie its great to see you in great form thats always a good thing as been down is an easy way to forget what you have acheived.

[Trying4Thin]

Hi everyone,

Well I am completely zonked still from yesterday. I even went to sleep at a decent hour, but as usual I couldnt sleep through the night, and when I had to get up, I was foggy. Dont get me wrong, I am happy for the extra energy, but I wish I would have it during the day. This being a night owl doesnt help when I am on the early shift. I have also noticed an increase in my appetite again. This could be partially due to the crazy workouts I have been doing. But I think what I have been eating is the bigger culperate. So I am going back to being 100% strict about what I eat and drink and I am going to have to put the kibbosh on processed foods and diet soda again. I think in the long run, they are dragging me down. My stomach has shrunk, so there is no reason why I cant be happy with what I was eating a few weeks ago (and was losing). I like being in control, and lately I havent been feeling that I am. I know one day soon I am going to crack and take my scale to it's final resting place in the dumpster. I just cant take it messing with my head anymore. I refuse to keep killing myself day in and day out, only to be disappointed by a few stupid numbers. I need to just rely on how my clothes fit and my own reflection in the mirror. I know, easier said than done. Well I am holding up fairly well from my hike yesterday. I have some slight muscle pain, but not enough to keep me from doing anything. Actually, my face hurts more than anything else... bad windburn. It wasnt really that cold yesterday. When I went 6 miles with the weights on and it was snowing, it was colder and I didnt get burned. Glad I used glasses to protect my eyes. I will just hike the scarf up higher next time, and try not to fog up my glasses. I am still kind of in shock that I walked 12 miles. I have never in my life done that kind of distance before. I would have loved to do another 8 at the gym, but I think I would have required a crane to get me out of bed this morning. I guess I have more endurance than I thought I did. I am going to remember this for quite a long time. I think my parents are going to have simultaneous heart attacks when I tell them. I think "my guy" will as well. I emailed him to tell him that I had fun with him the other night watching Idol, (even though we dont always see eye to eye on the contestants), and to tell him what I did with my day off. Bet he will be happy to see me next Tuesday night!! I kinda wish he could have gone with me yesterday, but this was something I needed to do alone, and I want to take things slowly. I know that he does want to go running with me, but I am still a long way away from keeping up with him...even at his slow pace. I am used to the treadmill, not running outside. I did run a little yesterday during the last half mile, and for the first time I felt like a runner. My movements felt fluid, and not all over the place. Everything seemed to feel natural, and not forced. I didnt run that far, but I had just covered almost 12 miles at that point and I was hurting a little from my left shoe, but I was not physically tired. Who knows what will happen on my next day off??

~Carrie

[Trying4Thin]

Feeling Hungry? Instead of feeding yourself, feed everyone's favorite "Phat Cat" GARFIELD!! This will keep the kids busy too, for about 5 minutes!

http://www.garfield.com/fungames/lasagnafromheaven.html

~Carrie

[muppet]

I used to walk 5 miles every time I went for a walk. No one would go with me, because I went too far! I never really felt physically tired either, but I would get this tingly feelin in my toe, and it would get numb, and really hurt! That's partly why I cut back to 4 miles -- that and time constrictions.
I don't know what's going on with my toes -- it's the middle toe of my left foot that gets really bad. But talking to my sister, a year or so ago -- the same thing happens to her!
Shoes don't matter, stretching doesn't matter...
But I know I could walk for miles more, if not for this toe pain! I dont' know about 12, but I bet I could work up to that, no problem.
I would love to do that breast cancer walk -- they walk, like 20 miles a day, for 2 days or something??? My mom had breast cancer - my best friend's mom died of it right after we graduated high school. I know lots of people who's moms have battled this. ( like my mom, I think hormones taken after menopause caused it)
But I don't know how I'd do, having to stop every 3 or 4 miles, to massage my numb toe!

[muppet]

Originally Posted by Trying4Thin

Feeling Hungry? Instead of feeding yourself, feed everyone's favorite "Phat Cat" GARFIELD!! This will keep the kids busy too, for about 5 minutes!

http://www.garfield.com/fungames/lasagnafromheaven.html

~Carrie

That was fun -- I totally suck at it, like I do at most computer and video games!

[Missy]

haha that game was fun until he kept trying to eat Odie!

[bradybunch]

Great idea to cut down on the processed foods and sodas - fruit and veggies, back to basics is (I think) the best way to go! I find it really helps to keep your energy levels even as well.

Keep up the good work and have a great weekend!

[Trying4Thin]

Wow, I am so tired I can barely see straight. Worked two shifts today and I have to go into work at 445am Saturday. Thank gosh the shift ends at 10am and not 430am to 12 noon like it was originally scheduled. I didnt exercise today =( and I didnt eat well either. Tomorrow I start over with all new eating habits. Found some interesting items at the store today. Will write about them tomorrow when my head is not full of fluffy little clouds. Not going to find out about the promotion until the middle of next month when one of the managers comes back from vacation. How dumb is that?? They need the positions filled NOW! Stuck between a rock and a hard place. I dont want to interview with another company if there is a chance (though minute) with this company. But if I am passed over again, I need another job because I will not tolerate anything less than respect from my employers. I am soooo psyched! I bought the "Lost" soundtrack today at Wal-Mart, and Jillian's DVD for the "Front". There is also one for the "Back", but I thought I would try the one first to see if I liked it. Anyway, I am falling on my face so I am going to call it a night. Have a great weekend if I dont see any of you!

~Carrie

[susieokla]

Hope you have a good night Carrie!

Can't wait to hear about the "interesting items" you found at the store.

Let me know how you like Jillian's videos. I'm getting a little burnt out with Bob. I do know it's working because I can see the results, I'm just ready for a change.

The Lost soundtrack? What songs are on it? Too bad it doesn't have videos of your Lost "sweetie" dancing to the music!!!!

[pathoulihanuk]

wow carrie your doing really well im proud of you just try not to burn yourself out or injure yourself.