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Love our team!!

Posted by: JPars1334 on

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009, 2:11 pm

Funny, isn't it? What we thought may be a devastating blow turned out to be such a blessing. I am hearing so much about our "wonderful" team. I am enjoying it so much. It's making me a little tired :) but it is what I need. Thanks to everyone for joining us and participating so much. And thanks to our fearless leader and wonderful co-captain. You are both amazing. Keep up the good work.

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I QUIT!!

Posted by: JPars1334 on

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009, 9:18 am

OK--I QUIT!! Not really, I am up a pound this week when according to the numbers I should be down a pound. I know the scale fluctuates a lot, so I accept that. What I mean is--I am going to take a break and try to maintain for a while. I actually started at 209 (posted at 200 on this board) several years ago with a goal of 150. When I hit that I lowered my goal to 145. When I hit that I lowered my goal to 140. I am bouncing around at 142-143 now and I may just be satisfied with that. I am 60 years old--5'4" tall. I haven't been this weight since I was about 28. So I think I have done pretty good. My body is just screaming for me to stop!! I normally run 30 minutes every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. I just could not do it yesterday--no energy. I have been eating 1600 cal/day, and burning around 2100. I am just going to try to maintain and rest a while. I will still be doing my classes (2 each on Tues & Thurs) at the Y and running when I feel like it, but don't want to be unreasonable about this thing. I have lost 66 lb, everything in my closet fits (or is too big). I am wearing size 6-8 pants and Med. tops. Sounds pretty good when I put it in writing. So I am officially resting!!! Will still be on these boards b/c I love the encouragement and the accountability.

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Old Ladies Don't Run

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Saturday, April 18th, 2009, 12:27 pm

OK, it is confirmed--Old ladies don't run. At least not in my neck of the woods. I ran my second 5K this morning and won my division again--by default. I was the only 60 female running. I guess I should take pride in that. There are always several "old" men, but no one my age or older.

I also met my goal of breaking 35 minutes. Ran it in 34:16. It was all on flat ground, though--that makes a BIG difference.

Anyway, I am feelin' fine right now!!

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Weekly Update

Posted by: JPars1334 on

Monday, April 13th, 2009, 8:22 am

I had a pretty good week overall. Total calorie deficit of around 5,000 calories which equates to about 1.5 lb. Going is slow now with a RMR of only 1200!!

Walked and ran about 7 miles on Saturday. Good thing, b/c I overdid it on Banana Pudding on Sunday. Oh well, today is a new day and I am back on track.

Planning to do another 5K this Saturday--flat ground this time, thank goodness--hills on the last one were TOUGH!

Turning to exercise instead of food has really helped me recently in light of my mother's illness and the death of a friend. Life happens and I am trying my best not to rely on food to help me through it.

Hope everyone had a Happy Easter and now are ready to move on to a successful week.

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WHAT A DAY!!!

Posted by: JPars1334 on

Saturday, April 4th, 2009, 6:54 pm

When I joined this site, I listed two goals: 1. to weigh 145 lb and 2. To run a 5k this spring. Can I ever begin to describe this day?? To begin with, today was the day of my first 5K run. So when I woke up this morning and got on the scale, it said 144!!!! Whoo--hoo!!! Victory already. Then it was off to the run. The weather was BEAUTIFUL--chilly, but that is ok when you are going to run. It was small, about 65 participants. So I ran (and ran and ran) Finished in 38:29. Not too bad. I was hoping for under 40 minutes. And I was not the last to cross the line--my big fear. Anyway, when they gave out the awards---I won my division (60 & over). I guess there are some advantages to being old :) Ok, I have to confess--I was the only one in my division. (Don't old ladies run??) Anyway I have a trophy and one 5K under my belt. Oh yes, I almost forgot. The sweetest little 18-20 year old girl came up and wanted to shake my hand. She said "I want to be just like you when I grow up" How cool is that?? I have never owned a trophy or had the feeling that I have knowing I accomplished not one, but two of my goals on the same day!!!---Oh, now I need to set new goals.

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