Walk Change

walk postponed till Sunday @ 2 pm!

Walk Scheduled - You In?

We are meeting tomorrow at Turning Point park to walk. 10:00 am.

Nicky will call me tonight to confirm but so far it's her, Mary & I.

Anyone else up for a walk? Turning Point is a very cool park off Lake ave. towards the Charlotte area. Nice trails, waterfalls, etc.

C'mon slugs. Summer is winding down and we should get out & enjoy what's left of it!

Walk Anyone?

Who's up for a walk this weekend? Maybe we can do that Turning Point hike before the weather turns. Either day works for me. Maybe the dogs would all like to get together and walk with us!

This pic is of the falls there!

We're Back....!

Nicky suggested we keep this blog going and it sounds like a good idea to me! She just joined Weight Watchers so maybe she can share some tips and motivation with us.

I've also embarked on my own personal challenge which so far has netted me a 7 pound loss.

Here's what I've been doing:

Each week I incorporate a new challenge - one that I can live with and make a part of my life.

The first week I decided to ban all fast food. I was a fast food junkie so I figured this would be a real challenge but so far it hasn't.

The second week I challenged myself to drink 64 oz. of water every day. (and by the way - these challenges build upon each other - they don't just last one week.)

Week three I took up the smaller plate challenge - which means I use a smaller plate at dinner. It cuts down on the portion size with out you really noticing it.

The fourth week (and this has been the most difficult challenge so far) is to eat at least 4 servings of fruits/vegetables every day.

Week five I decided to "move" more. Park farther - take the stairs instead of the elevator, run in place or lift weights during commercials... I have to remind myself of this because it's easy to forget.

This week I formed my own "DON'T clean your plate" club. Which means always try to leave something on your plate after each meal. It may seem like a waste - but if you eat it and you're not hungry - it's still a waste (on your waist!)

Before the cool weather gets here - maybe we should try to get in a few more walks. I'm game if he rest of you are!

Checking In............

It's been a while...but since Paula said let's keep the blog up - for motivation and *ahem* accountability - I'm game.

I didn't wear a swimsuit at Keuka - didn't make that goal - and I haven't in fact worn one yet this summer. I also have only run once in the past several weeks - with Becky at the cottage. I plan on running today. Gotta' get back into it or I'll quit for sure.

I haven't been drinking my water like I used to (in school I carried my big bottle everywhere). I've also abandoned the little plate theory which I plan to resurrect again today. I know it helped.

I really haven't been snacking much believe it or not. But drinking beer doesn't help and if you think about the calories - just 4 lite beers has over 400 calories - so I'm crossing beer off my list for a while. That should make a little dent.

I have the Core List from Weight Watchers that Terri gave me - but I have a hard time staying to a list. I'm going to give it a shot though and try to write down everything I eat. I read an article yesterday that said a study showed that people who keep a food journal lose 50% more weight than those who don't. Makes sense. I've always been part of the "if I don't write it down I didn't eat it " club. Kind of like the "if someone eats it with you you cancel each other's calories out" theory.

How's everyone else doing?

Blah.............

I didn't run this week. Austin being sick threw me off. I was all geared up to go Tuesday & have Mike watch him but he had an appt. with a customer and had to leave. I tossed Austin in the stroller and took him for a 2 mile walk. i tried to run with the stroller (one handed) but it was awkward. I ended up running about 1/4 of a mile but that was all.

I am going to try today. I feel so freaking fat that I can't stand it. I look like I'm 6 months pregnant. My mojo is waning big time.

How's everyone else doing?

Chekcing In....

It sounds like we've all been on an upward swing since the wedding. I think Nicky's idea about a 5k is great! We could do it! (but a Marathon????) Don't think so Nicky!

I know for me - I've been lazy about making healthy recipes. I tend to grab what's available which isn't always what's best for me. It's much easier when I'm working...I am in control of what I bring for lunch. When I'm home...it's a different story.

I'm losing my motivation to run - mainly because in spite of the effort I'm not getting the rewards I've wanted. But I'm not going to give up yet. I need to do something every day. Maybe I'll walk on the days I don't run and eventually run every day. It's just so hard to do something alone. There's no accountability....no one to say "C'mon! Get off your duff" when you don't feel like doing it.

For sure - let's plan a good walk while we're at Keuka. (Speaking of which....has anyone told Craig & Debbie we're not coming?") Becky & Nate aer going to the lake this Friday to spend a week there (and go visit his grandparents while they're there at Waneta Lake.) We're coming down Thursday and Yellie & Dan are coming Thursday night or Friday morning. Friday are the fireworks at our lake and I'm assuming we're having the Birthday Bash on Saturday, right?

Gotta' run for now. Austin is home today puking. It was a fun night. Lots of laundry to do as a result.....

Happy Thursday....

Well I didn't do so hot Monday with the running. After 13 minutes I decided to walk 3 the I ran another 7. I was dragging for some reason. It was the first time I gave in and walked. Yesterday I did 21 minutes straight and I was fine. I guess Monday was just one of those days...

So I'm doing my weight lifting - exercising 3 times a week with the running and eating less than normal (not always wise choices but less) and I've gained 2 pounds. This sucks.

I will say that my body feels tighter and I know the other benefits I'm getting from the running and weights are still worth it as far as my heart and lungs go. So I'm in this for the long haul. But still.....I thought I'd be losing by now. I guess I should aim to exercise on the off days too. I just don't feel like running every day. Maybe I'll walk on the days I don't run. or do that weird Gazelle thing Mike bought me.

Nicky - you should check out the Healthy Girl link on the blog here and subscribe to it. It has great recipes for everything under the sun and how to make them good for you. There's a cookbook too that just came out that I may get. You should check that out too - and then you can make great meals for your new hubby that are tasty and not loaded with calories and fat. (not that Raphe needs to watch his weight!)

How is everyone else doing? Anyone up for a walk this weekend?

Monday ~ a new week....

Sounds like everyone is still hanging in there. Welcome back from the honeymoon Nicky! (I didn't forget your gift...I get it over to you soon!)

Has everyone recovered from Wedding let-down? We need something new to look forward to now!

I supposed to run 25 minutes straight 3 days this week according to my Cto5k schedule. I'm aiming for 20 today - 21 Wed. and 22 Thursday. Rome wasn't built in a day you know.....

Mary - when you did your running - how far/long did you run and how often? My goal is to actually run a 5k (3.3 miles) eventually - but for exercise to run 2 miles daily. So far I haven't crapped out on this which amazes me - especially since I'm not seeing the results I was hoping for. But the fact that I can do it and not be out of breath is enough to keep me going. My body is at the stage where it's ready to let me down if I don't keep at it.

I have a phone interview tomorrow afternoon with a Charter School (True North prep School). Say a prayer that maybe this one will decide to hire me!

Okay - gotta go run. Stay cool!

Checking in on my fellow hogettes....

I ran 20 minutes straight - no stopping today - in the rain! 20 minutes is a big accomplishment for me - the person who hated to run and swore she would never ever take it up as a form of exercise!

The cool thin is - this Cto5k thing has helped me condition my heart and lungs so that I'm able to do it, not once- since I started this ting have I had a stitch in my side. used to be I' get really out of breath and pant and gasp when I stopped. Now I breathe fine and am not really out of breath when I stop - I just sweat like a pig.

I wish the scale would budge more though...I guess I need to work on the eating more.

How is everyone else doing? Anyone want to schedule a weekend walk for one of these days?

Hanging in there.....

Okay - we'll keep things going here to keep us motivated for the Keuka Dock unveiling.

I did NOT want to run yesterday - thought of every reason why I couldn't ( shouldn't...wouldn't) but in the end I sucked it up and did it. I wish I was seeing results faster. One would thing that since I'm exercising more than I have in a very long time - the pounds would be moving downward. I'm eating less too. Albeit - not a LOT less...but still less.

It's frustrating. I looked at pics of myself from the wedding and wanted to vomit.

I'm hanging in there though.

There's got to be a morning after....

Well, Nicky & Raphe are off on thier honeymoon , Mary & Andy will be off on thier own get-away and the rest of us are left here to undo the damage done over the weekend to our waistlines!

I need to run today and I SO don't want to do it. But I will *sigh*

Great party Mary - we had lots of fun!

Who wants to keep the blog up to inspire us fro Keuka?

Nicky changes her name today!!!!!!

This is it! Nicky & Raphe's wedding day ~ June 7th, 2008! We may not be the skinny chicks we envisioned ourselves to be but we'll still have the time of our lives!

Nicky will be absolutely stunning - the mother of the bride will look elegant and the aunts will steal the show! Just kidding Nicky! You'll be the star and we'll all be glowing with happiness for you as you start your new life with your new hubby!

I'm sending out a prayer that Brianna feels great today with no throw-ups during the ceremony!

Not that anyone is reading this today anyway - we're all busy getting ready! But check bak and I'll post some photos after the big event!

Yippee! It's a wedding!!!!!!!!!

One More Day!!!!

Okay - we have about 24 hours to lose that weight we said we'd lose back in April. Man are we pathetic! (Except Nicky - she did good - but her incentive was much greater than ours!)

So one more day!

Can't you hear the music.... "I'm getting married in the morning! Ding dong the bells are gonna' ring...!"

So tomorrow my Cto5k schedule says I must run 20 minutes straight. I can tell you right now - ain't gonna' happen. I'm going to run - but repeat the 2 - 8 minute runs. No freaking way I'm ready to run 20 minutes without stopping especially because it's going to be so hot besides.

So I'll see you all tonight!

Isn't this fun!!!

Three More Days!!!

Three more days and my scale is not budging. In fact...it actually went up! And I'm exercising (doing my cto5k religiously and it's getting increasingly more demanding) and eating less. okay - not a whole lot less - but less.

In any event - I'm not giving up because even after the wedding I have the whole summer to face and I like Nicky's thoughts about keeping this up. It's not that long till we'll all be at Keuka on that dock. Will we wear our suits or not?

As for the wedding - is the Neusatz-Fazio house getting in frenzy mode yet? This is when it gets really exciting! (Enjoy the anticipation - it's as much fun as the real event sometimes!) In the next three days the final payment is made to the party hall....tuxes are picked up....some gifts will arrive...clothes are laid out and it all becomes real! Nothing is more exciting than a wedding!!

Now you've ordered diet food for the rehearsal dinner right Mary? (NOT!) All bets are off this weekend!

It's Almost Here!

Can you believe it? Four days! This is so exciting! I love family weddings....they bring memories back of all of our family weddings when everyone looked forward to the big day and counted down.

Nicky & Mary - it will go by SO fast! We planned for so long for the girls' double wedding and it was over in the blink of an eye! Enjoy EVERY minute of the day!

I guess we won't all be as skinny as we wanted to be - (although Nicky met her goal!) but at least we jump started this thing. I'm still doing my Cto5k and don't plan on stopping!

Keep at it ladies!

Day Whatever....

I don't know what the official countdown day is but I DO know there are only 5 days to the wedding! It looked like everyone was doing really well on their diets this weekend at the bachelorette party ~ NOT! (myself included...)

A chocolate fountain...fish fries and onion rings...yikes! But I think we burned a lot of it off dancing! (or at least laughing!)

"I ate food with my mouth today. It worked really well..." I have never laughed so freaking hard! WE HAVE to get that on you-tube!

I actually did my run when I got home - as tired as I was. I was feeling good about my progress until I saw those videos. So I'm more determined than ever to keep at this.

Nicky...I'll send a pic of the flowers tonight or tomorrow.

btw...did anyone show up at Tracey's yesterday? I just got the correction e-mail. Good thing I didn't let Rachel & Curtis go!

Okay - stay at it ladies. We can all make a little dent in the next 5 days. (right?)

Day Sixty Five....

Okay - is Fat --r Paula??? We're all confused here.

Too bad Nicky has Mary to rat on her! Glad no one is here watching me 24/7!

I did my Cto5k yesterday. I sure hope this running stuff is the key to weight loss. I've been faithful to the letter on this. (not so much on the eating though....)

Gotta run to work - just wanted to check in.

Day Sixty Three...

I'm back! We spent an extra night - couldn't resist.

I did really good with my running - Becky came with me and kept me going.

Even though I ate some junk - I didn't over do it and with all the walking and the 2 running workouts - I actually lost a pound!

Mary - why don't you exchange the dress for the next size up. It's better you feel comfortable all night! If it's too snug you'll be self-conscious. The carb diet may work - but from what I've read it's mainly water loss the first week.

Don't forget all - Mike thinks that the Bachelorette party has been changed to be at his house on Friday in case you talk to him.

I'll write more tomorrow. I'm still unpacking & doing laundry.

And did I Mention Mike's mom is driving me crazy over this party????

Day Fifty Eight....

I won't be checking in again till Monday night. Heading to the lake today.

Try not to stuff yourselves (me included!)

Get in some exercise wherever you.

(Yesterday I fit into a pair of pants I haven't worn in a year.) Wow...I'm fitting into my old fat clothes now.) It's a start.