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[oksoonergirl26]

Well, I have behaved somewhat this week. I didn't exercise on Sunday, but I did on Monday and today. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary a day early by going to The Melting Pot and I was bad, but it was just one meal and for a good reason.

[Joy]

taking time to have a wonderful meal with your loved one, celebrating an annual event is a perfect reason to eat out
savor it and enjoy it
joy

[oksoonergirl26]

Thanks Joy! I did very well this week, until last night (always the weekends, always). My friend got married, had wine (lots of wine), some sweets, and a roll. Went to a birthday party after that (more wine) and then we went dancing. I love to dance and with all the problems my husband and I have had lately it was nice to go out and kind of drop my inhibitions and just have a good time. We ended up at IHOP and then my hubby got up and cooked eggs and bacon for breakfast. I had planned on working out today, but after a bottle of wine(maybe more) and the greasy late night/morning food bouncing around on the treadmill or running down the road is definitely not a good idea.

[Tawanda]

I don't think I could have faced a treadmill after wine and breakfast foods either.

It is nice to read that you & your husband had a nice time together.

[Karli]

Yep, I agree. Facing that treadmill would be one heck of an ordeal !! haha ... the last time I had a large portion to drink (maybe a bit over two years ago now ... ??) I got so sick that it basically cured me of even wanting a sip from then on. heh. Not a great experience !

Anyway, it sounds like things were looking up though before that, so here's to you gettin' right back into that mindset ! Cheers !

[oksoonergirl26]

I haven't had that much to drink in a couple of years. Huge mistake!!! I am really really frustrated. I am sitting here watching "Biggest Loser", just finished eating my supper (small cheat with a roll), and still wanting to eat something. I know that on Thursday I will have a big meal and when I am out of school during Thanksgiving my son and I have food adventures. So, I don't need to want to eat badly today when I know I am going to be bad Wednesday and Thursday. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

[oksoonergirl26]

So Thanksgiving is gone, and boy did I not behave at all. However, I did do another 5K on Saturday and ran it in a 32:18!!! I am so excited that I was able to do that and I only slowed to a walk for one minute. It is really hard for me to believe that in April it took me 57 minutes to go that far. Tomorrow I start seriously training for a half marathon. I will be running 4 times a week and cross training 2-if this doesn't take off these last pounds, nothing will.

[Joy]

here is hoping your week is wonderful
joy

[Tawanda]

Wow! Congratulations! I've only run one 5k and that was a very long time ago. I dream of running a half marathon but I'm not sure my knee would allow it (arthritis and constantly swollen). Good for you! I'd check with your health coach or ask in a question to Nancy here about extra supplements while training for the half marathon. You may need to add for the extra calories you'll be burning but I do not know for sure.

[oksoonergirl26]

I probably should ask about adjusting or adding a supplement, but I will wait until I am famished. I have done sort of okay this week. I have worked out three times and will work out a double on Saturday (boot camp and a long run). I would like to say that things are better in my life, but I just feel like something is "off". My husband and I are still having problems and I don't know how to move forward to make things better. I have so many insecurities and they are ruining our relationship, but I don't think my fears are unfounded.

[Tawanda]

[oksoonergirl26]

Well, I did good until I got home today and ate some cookies. Oh well, I will get up tomorrow go to boot camp and then I am planning on running/walking 6 miles in the freezing cold.

[oksoonergirl26]

Well I ran for almost the entire 6 miles yesterday in the 34 degree weather after an hour and half of strength training. I took Tylenol yesterday and drank plenty of water so I am not too terribly sore. I think I am down 3 or 4 pounds this week. One scale says 3.5 and the other says 5 so I am not sure. I think I will go the MF center tomorrow morning and get the official weight. My only slip was the cookies on Friday, so I now know that as long as I stay on plan and work out the weight is going to come off. What a revelation!!! (not sure the sarcasm comes across in print).

[Tawanda]

Hope you have a good day today!

[oksoonergirl26]

Haven't been on here in awhile, been taking some time off for the holidays since Thursday. Haven't gained anything, but still feel bad for not being compliant. I will be on for the rest of this week and then take for Christmas Day, but thankfully we only have one gathering to go to. Last Saturday I did 7 miles without stopping to walk, don't get me wrong it is probably the slowest jog known to man, but I did it.