Noon 5 mile walk/run in 1 hr 19 minutes

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It is a bit overcast today. I only saw the sun once and it was still through some opaqueness. Right now the Oviedo weather icon says 84 degrees which isn't bad to exercise in. The humidity is, however, in 4 digits, me thinks!!!!!

My weight is still at 179 since two days ago. Not bad considering I ate at Red Lobster for lunch yesterday and I think the body really wants to retain the fat the older you get! (Just my theory!) It just means I have to work harder. I am the determined one.



Tonight is the first Oviedo HS football game. Not counted but everyone will be there...well, everyone except my dear promboy! He quit band (would have been the drum captain) and will be working tonight at Tarjey. His girlfriend is on the varsity cheerleading squad so I will get to see her. He is supposed to meet us at (Mis)take and Shake after the game. He works across the street.

Wild KAJ, my youngest son, will be going with us to the game to chill. He has had homework constantly, even in his sleep, I think! 8th grade is starting off with a nuclear bomb (that's nucular to you Bush/Simpson fans!). He has between 4-5 hours a night plus more on the weekends. But he is keeping his grades at a plus side which is encouraging.

My BFF redid a few of my french manicured nails yesterday and I am now ready to rumble (old Spanish saying, I think!) Onward, upward...more walking tomorrow...10K in Waterford Lakes...come check it out here.

Namaste

More Running and walking, More Weight to be lost!

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. I walked/ran 4 miles in 56 minutes on Tuesday morning and tonight I did 5 miles in 1 hour and 13 minutes. I'm glad to be able to do it. I think of those who can't and it makes it easier for me to work harder.

I am at 180.5 lbs. I gained from the big weekend. But I think this week will be a turn around. The running seems to melt the weight off. I can feel looseness in my capris. Yeah!!!

The Lean Cuisines are still great! I have tried many of them. My favorite one is the Sesame Chicken. My least favorite was the Chicken Fried Rice. Kind of bland. The mac and cheese is good but I'd rather have something with meat. It seemed like a side dish!

Onward and upward...Namaste...

5 miles in 1 hour 15 minutes

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That's a 15 minute mile! Not bad. I still can't run the entire way but I try as hard as I can. I have nothing but time on my side...well, and a few good friends!!! You know who you are!

I hadn't walked since Thursday night and I gained a few lbs back from yesterday but my metabolism is a bit faster now so I will lose it and more. My next goal is 10 lbs by Sept. 7th. That's Kent's birthday. If I get there, it will be 169 lbs. and then onto the next goal. I want to get the junk outta my trunk!!!

Wedding

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Waiting for the bride and groom.

The wedding cake...the top is the castle made of white chocolate. The letter "M" is their last name.

The line waiting to throw rose petals on the bride and groom.

The town cryer announcing the arrival of the bride and groom.

When You Wish Upon a Star.....

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Today was a beautiful day! My brother and I went to a wedding at the Wedding Pavilion at the Grand Floridian. It was my brother's boss's wedding. It was magnificent. I didn't take many pictures but I was able to get a couple of good ones.

My Newest maiden voyage

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I am down to 179. First time in months! It feels great! I can wear any of my size 14 capris. Now, it is time for the next ten lbs. Not as easy to lose but I've been walking 5 days a week and some minor "running" in those walks. Not too shabby!

I finally took the plunge and had my eyebrows waxed. Not bad. It looks nice and I feel ready for the big day tomorrow.




I also had my first french manicure and pedicure.

Somber is as Somber Sees....

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Okay, I am very "somber" today. I received an e-mail forwarded a couple of times but from someone I know through my HS senior. Four girls were driving in a Chevy Blazer Friday night (in Daytona Beach area) and the vehicle flipped over. The driver was NOT wearing her seat belt. The other three were. Here:

"She's in intensive care at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona. She has massive internal injuries and they thought she might not make it Friday night. Saturday she had 6 hours of surgery to stop the bleeding, which (her dad) said the doctors thought was successful. Her pelvis is crushed and they had to put plates in. Today she was supposed to have more surgery, but I don't know how that went. He said she'll need reconstructive surgery to her pelvis and hip."

Quoted from the e-mail. So, you can see why the somber mood. It is hitting close to home. My son is just learning how to drive. I say he isn't nearly ready. (And he certainly isn't the only one not ready, in my opinion.) I would even be willing to wait until next year before he has his license since I see a lot more than I say. It's scary out there and one wrong move can change your direction for the rest of your life. Yes, I know it can happen at any time but with teens' hormones raging and so many pressures on them to succeed and be something while also trying to fit in with their peers...well, you get the picture. At least you do if you have been there. And more so if you have children.

The other story I saw on the news...also close to home...was about the football player from Lake Brantley who was shot and killed by a fellow ex-classmate. A possible drug deal gone bad, from what I read on-line at WFTV. Why was this student allowed to be on the football team if he had "minor" drug charges against him? And he was a top-notch wrestler. I feel badly for his family. Like I said, it hits close to home. Maybe this is a wake up call to the class of 2007.

My new ending will be "Namaste". A word that is from Sanskrit and means "Peace be with you". It is my way of life... so, until another entry...Namaste...

Another 5 miles

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KJ and I walked 5 miles tonight. It was before dark and we returned to our street as the darkness settled in. I ate a Healthy Choice. The last one, I think I bought. It was chicken parm and was actually the best I've have. Though still not worth buying again. I will have Lean Cuisine tomorrow for dinner and probably a sub for lunch. Drinking lots of water.

I have to buy more LC meals at Albertsons or Publix tomorrow. I want the 7 and 8 point meals as I don't think I'm eating enough calories each day. I'm enjoying reading other's blogs about their weight loss. Very encouraging to me.

My goal after the 10 lbs for the wedding will be another 10 lbs by Kent's birthday which is Sept. 7th. That will be three weeks from then (plus a couple of days). That should bring me down to 168 lbs. Then our anniversary is October 5th. Another 10 lbs. So, by fall break I should be down below 160 which I haven't seen since my stepdad died in 2001.

10K in 2 hours

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I did a MFM (see links to right) walk yesterday. It was hot but refreshing to be out. I lost another lb. Down to 180 now. I have 2 lbs to go before Saturday. NP

I hope I can start running (jogging is running for me) soon. I did about a minute on the treadmill the other night but I have to take it really slow since I have the shin splints in the back of my mind.

There are MFM walks every weekend til labor day. I will miss this Saturday but hope to go to the other 5.

Where I live

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I thought I would show you where I live and what it is like to live here. I will start by putting a web link under the "Links" section to the right. It will take you to "About Oviedo, Florida". I will share some pictures as I am able.

60:30 3.37

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Another walk bites the dust! The treadmill is getting its workout this week. I have done 4 walks on it and Kent did one last night and is about to do his second walk with his new shoes. It beats being out in the 95 degree high humidity and heat. If I can keep up the exercising, I could potetially lose as much as I need to. My first goal was 10 lbs. but I will probably excede that by a couple and then it's on to the next goal. I want to have a bi-weekly massage to keep any kinks from holding me back and some warm epsom baths to help excrete the toxins and wastes from my body.

I want to be a lean, mean, fighting machine!!!

Wearing a New Hat

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Karl has recently trained in the food Court of Target and was called in tonight for a few hours. I got a couple of quick pics of him in uniform. He wanted to work in this area because it gave him an increase in pay. (Small but significant to a first jobber!)

"Mom, do you have to?!!!"

He was done smiling after the first picture!!! They just don't get scrapbooking moments!!!

61:45 3.53

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I walked the treadmill tonight and I have picked up my pace slightly from last week. Yesterday, my husband and I walked 4 miles but he had quite a problem with his shoes. I gave him a $5 coupon for shoes at Shoe Carnival and he got himself a pair of New Balance (extra wide). Hopefully, we can go for a full 5 mile walk. Our main street is 7 miles from one end of the residential area to the other. That is the ultimate goal for me. I used to do it in under 2 hours once or twice a week.

Tonight I had another Lean Cuisine. It is by far my favorite. Every meal of theirs that I have had, I enjoyed. They are all very tasty. The Smart Ones meal (by Weight Watchers) is a close second. The food choices are widely varied and that helps. I won't buy anymore Healthy Choice as they are too bland for me. But between the other two, I can stay on this "diet" easily!

All Smiles

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KJ had his braces removed today. He is ecstatic. He keeps on licking his teeth!

At the orthodontist's office, waiting to be called.

Here he is. All smiles!

B. M. O. C.

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Big Men On Campus

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Yes, this is the big year that both boys will be at the top of their levels in school. Karl is a senior in high school and KJ is an 8th grader in middle school.

Karl, just outside the front door, leaving for his first day as a senior at Oviedo High School.

Getting into his friend's car at 6:30 am for their first day.

B.M.O.C. Part 2

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Good Morning! Ready for the first day?

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KJ at the front door ready walk to the bus stop for his first day as an eighth grader at Jackson Heights Middle School.

Outside in the driveway turning for one last smile.

Walking across the street with a wave good-bye for his mom.

30:00 1.54

This was the time I walked on the treadmill and the distance I went. I had to slow down from 17+ minute pace to a 20 minute pace because of shin pains (the reason I stopped running years ago). I need to stretch out my lower legs before walking and maybe a warm epsom salt bath soak will help, too. My weight is down another half pound so I am at 182 today.

I have been watching my eating and feel hungry at bedtime every night. I have eaten more fruits and vegetables than I was and getting a cup of milk a day with my cereal in the morning. I was tired last night and a bit tired to day but the walk has re-energized me. I still have two weeks and only 4 lbs to go. I will keep losing if I surpass my goal before the date. I hope to lose enough to fit in my size 12 clothes from a couple of years ago. We'll see...

Weigh-In

182.5 lbs Not bad but it's the easiest to lose. The next few days are the hardest to stick out. I've been drinking lots of water and some iced tea with lemon. Thank God for Splenda. It has been a life saver!

61:26 3.17

Those were the time and distance of my walk on the treadmill tonight. WOW! I can't believe I finally got started. I have a ways to go. The last post had the song of the day referring to my fat cells and not my husband! The book is one I bought a while back and decided I will need while I am losing weight. It has come in handy so far since I need to stay focused. Meditation works to serve that purpose. The food was where I was supposed to go for lunch but my BFF was not feeling well and I decided to eat my Subway sub. That is my lunch or dinner for each day and since they have a deal right now, I'm taking advantage of it. $2.49 for a 6" sub. Each day is a different one and I may not do the meatball or chicken bourbon sub since they have more calories. I am also having a diet frozen dinner as a meal, too. So far, I have had a Lean Cuisine and a Healthy Choice meal. Both were chicken alfredo with broccoli. You get what you pay for because the Lean Cuisine was $1 more than the Healthy Choice. And cost more than a 6" sub! The flavor of LC was much better than the HC and the chicken tasted more like chicken should taste.

Okay, on tap for tomorrow, more weight loss and walking. I was only going to diet until the wedding that I am going to with my brother (at the Grand Floridian, no less) but I amy keep it up for a while so I can fit back in my size 12 clothes loosely.

Of The Day

Song - "Please Release Me, Let Me Go" - Engelbert Humperdinck/Esther Phillips (sung by Dean Martin)

Book - Meditation For Dummies - Stephan Bodian

Food - Pot Stickers with Zen Sauce (T.G. I. Friday's)