Disaster?

Well, this is intersting. I've lost enough weight that I think it is screwing with my pedometer! Good problem!?!

Here is the deal. My pants that I can wear, don't really fit so the pedometer moves around and sometimes slips off so my count is totally off. Even when I ran, which is typically around 2500 steps, it only read 1700. So I'm off the pedometer until I'm fitting in to a new size officially. Things that fit...what a concept.

Last night I had two fittings for the bridesmaids dresses for the two weddings I'm in. They went really well. I feel an acutal physical release of stress and pressure. How stupid is that!?! I just had a baby 8 weeks ago and I've lost 34 pounds. This has been a major stressor in my life, even though I think I'm being silly about it. Now I know this is where I am and will be at the weddings. I'm not giving up; I'm relaxed. It feels good but I feel silly for how hyped up I've been about my weight. PLUS, I'm an advocate of the fact that there is a difference between weight and fitness. So why can't I take my own advice? I'm my own worst enemy. Enough said.

Like we did not know.....

By the way, this counts because I am exercising my right to free speech.

Proof that stretching is a conspiracy

I now have proof for my theory.

Bodies are weird things. My left hamstring is always sore/tight. Some days less then others, but this is a general life rule upon which I can rely. Last night, around mile 3, my lefty really tightened up. It did not really hamper my run but I did decide that I would only run 4ish miles as opposed to six. No point in running if I am only doing it to injure myself!

Last night I came up with the big idea that I would stretch out my hamstring muscles. I did about 30 minutes of stretching. Then today, around mile 2, my left groin and hip-flexor muscles became so tender I just could not believe it. Yep, I stretched to help one muscle and it screwed up TWO other muscles!!

I ran 4.3 miles again this morning. My time was 10 minutes and 52 seconds per mile (total time: 45m/26s). Even with the added time and sore muscles, I was really happy with my run. My cardio strength felt really solid today. All in all, a great run.

I looked for proof all over the internet that George W Bush stretches before he runs, I figured that would solidify my conspiracy theory. Alas, no luck. Apparently he only stretches the truth.

Mission Accomplished!

I met my "Straight and Narrow" goal today. I ate a bowl of cereal with yogurt, a fruit smoothie, a cheese stick, and a gigantic salad.

The fruit smoothie consisted of:
1/4 c oatmeal
1/2 c vanilla soy milk
2 kiwi
1/4 c (ish) blueberries
1/2 c (ish) mango

The salad was a lovely affair with red and romaine lettuce, sweet peas, red pepper, carrot, and Bart's homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Really good.

I ran 4.3 miles tonight at a pace of 10 minutes and 34 seconds per mile. I am getting there! Someday I will be back up to a 10 minute per mile pace.

No one tried to run me down or kill me tonight. Yeah, I know. Go figure.

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Later in the night! Still crazy here. Must go quickly to nurse.

Julie, when are you coming to mom and dad's!?!

Please Note

My steps are counted as of 4:30 today! Hooray for me! I'm doing well with my steps these days. Pace with a baby and you've got it made!

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Today, I looked in the mirror and thought...hey - I'm losing weight. Tonight was hideous, but today was much better. Except for my children! Wow what a day! Kids are a weight loss regimine. You can't eat when you're walking, nursing, playing, etc.

So this is the question - what is the snack I should be having? I need something to have that is protein laden, medium fat, low cholesterol. What can it be? Bought or made. MUST be easy! Suggestions needed now!

Straight and Narrow!

Man oh man, do I need to get back on the straight and narrow! Amy, you were featured in my dream last night. I was eating doughnuts but I did not want you to know. Every time you would turn around I would cram one in my mouth! I don't even like doughnuts!

So, today (and the rest of the week) I will be eating super healthy and running. Back at it!

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First, happy birthday to Megan!

About this stuff, what about losing weight? I'm working so hard, eating well. I am just stagnant with the weight. I think I'll give up.

9/11/2001

The day of September 11th, 2001 began like any other day for me. I woke up and drove to work. I watched no TV that morning and I listened to a CD on the way to work - no radio. I walked into the office and Vanessa, who worked the front desk, was crying. Obviously, I asked her what was wrong. She told me that a plane had hit one of the WTC buildings. I do not recall if both had been hit at that point. It does seem to me that she said it was hit by terrorists so I would think that they both had been hit - but it also seems like I was actually at work when the second building was hit. Memory is an amazing (and fragile) thing. Work that day was, of course, a joke. We watched TV all day long. I did try to work and I remember Alan giving me shit about the fact. But when I think back on it I realize I just had to try and do something that was normal.

When I was in sixth grade I remember sitting in the lunch room to watch the space shuttle Challanger take off. At 32, I now recall feeling shock and horror. At 11 I remember feeling deepy confused. I remember going home and seeing Mom, standing at the sink and washing dishes, crying.

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Sad amount of steps today, but I did a lot.

Today we held an impromptu birthday party for a little girl we know. She was born around 9:20 a.m. central time on 9/11/2001. It was such a pleasure to celebrate today. Am I corny? To me, today is a holiday? Honorary. Like Memroial Day...only this day I lived through and this day I "get." It was such a different thing to play and laugh and have joy. I feel silly with how I feel about today, sentimental. But today was a big day in my life. I remember. I know our parents and grandparents have days like today in their memories. I remember where I was when I first heard, who I was with, how we prayed. Anyway...

Not many steps. Who cares.

4616 :)

How, you may ask, could I be happy with a mere 4616 steps in the day!?! Well, it was jsut a great day. Paul was nearly killed for not getting me up until 8:30, but it was a good thing for me once I thought about it!

No running for me today. I did eat breakfast, but Paul is out now getting me some dinner. We had our party today! If you have ever been a host you know that you work without eating. Althogth, tell me men, is this only a woman thing? Paul said he ate all day, but I personally did not. In fact, I had only 1 beer and no food! I was visiting, or as our mother might say, fellowshipping! (Verbing of America.)

We had a wonderful party and a miracle happened: we had the right amount of food! (If anyone outside of our family reads this: we were raised to cook food for an army because, well, what if people showed? What if folks were especially hungry? I consider the right amount of food to be: a half platter of food left when the part officially ends, but nothing or barely nothing left when people actually leave. And no, I cannot make that into a formula for recipies.)

We had a lovely time. I felt that I moved like a maniac all day long! We ran errands, cleaned, and cooked all prior to the party at 2. But still, a small amount of steps. You know what? IT was worth it! We had a wonderful time and so did the bride and groom. That is all that counts frankly.

Perhaps I'll run tomorrow. Paul, I doubt for running. He has just started up again and he has pulled something today in the midst of being too polite to complain - playing with someone else's kid. Typical Paul!

Hi again

Well, I guess I have this figured out but don't see any new notes here today. Mom and I had a GREAT day. We went to Sam's Club and Cub to shop because we have company coming next weekend and we want to be ready. And we will be ready! We are anxious to see you all.

Dad

Ok, so here I am. Now, what?

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Well today was nuts for me. Somehow I loved it. I did something for just me! My friend Emily kind of put me up to it. I left this morning with the boys at 11 and dropped them both off by 12. Then I just spent the afternoon on my own. It was fantastic!

Spam Comments

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Yes, an extra step without a doubt. However, from what I witnessed today, well worth the effort!

Um, by the way, if you want to buy a used car, give me a ring. I now have a great source!

Mom feigns ignorance

So I asked mom what the deal is with her lack of absence on this site and she claims to have no knowledge of it! I was sure to tell her what a clever name it has. I do like that and realize I neglected to tell you. Very creative!

Can I invite anyone to visit this site? I think my friend Krista may be interested. Kit too actually. Or is it just for the 4 of us?

Anyway, I told mom all about it. I bet Dad deleted the email invite understanding neither the term 'blogger' or the initials 'JD!' Ahhh the information age!

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I'll just be posting my # of steps each day as my title, fyi. I really think you need a pedometer! I didn't even run today. Life here is just out of control. I had an apt. today but ended up canceling after an accident involving me, Carter, and Anders getting hit in the head with the screen door. Two of us cried. The two year old was oblivious to the problem.

I ate well today though, but no exercise!

On a different note, I'm preparing for this engagement party on Saturday. 17 confirmed, with possibly 23. I need more than 27 cream puffs right? I made truffles too...of course. But still. I can't just have one cream puff for everyone. How do you plan for a snacky open house?

Are hills eligible for the death penalty when they kill?

All I can say is ouch! Honestly, my workout this morning was one of the most challenging I have had in a month. I realized that I was developing an obsessive focus on distance and, due to this, dropped my speed workouts. So, I decided that I would hit the hills once a week starting this morning.

It took me 17m 40s to reach my hill (appropriate time for the distance). I ran my hill (yep, I now own it) for 30 minutes. I did not keep count of how many times I ascended, but a safe guess is somewhere between 15 and 20. Probably closer to 15 because I really slowed down during the final ten minutes. Then I ran home and it took me 21m 15s to do the same distance I did earlier. That ought to tell you how worn I was!

Whether I workout again tonight is certainly up for debate. I am just going to see how my body feels. Of course, I like to meet my goals and maintain my plans but living a healthy life is not just about getting in miles. It is also about knowing when to give your body a break - and drink a beer!

You know, on second thought, maybe that hill now owns me.

Evening Run

Miles Run: 4
Minutes/Mile: 11.09
Total Time: 44.39*
Times I Almost Got Hit by a Car: 2
Homeless People I Saw: 2**
Car Accidents I Witnessed: 1

* For those of us who went to public school.
** I saw crazy dancing guy twice! I though he worked for the Red Cross at first because he was wearing a lifeguard sweatshirt.

I did get home before dark, which has become very important in my neighborhood.

12225 steps as of 7 p.m.! Yhea for me. JD you must get a pedometer so we can compare. Although you ought to remove it when you run so I'm not completely ashamed. I wear mine when I run, but it is merely a 29 minute run on average.

Second, what the HELL did you eat today? What is that? We had homemade thai chicken pizza with whole wheat crust (homemade). It is fun to cook. Carter was into it today! The dough was "squishy" and "squashy" he told me when he kneaded it!

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A Great Start

Today I had such a gigantic lunch, all I want to do is take a nap!


Seriously, that is a lot of lunch. Now I have no option but to go for a run!

Check out the restaurant review!

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