March 2012
therealycats asked: They ARE amazing! I have two. Well, they're cats now, but the one I had when she was a kitten was a cute kitten! And they're both still pretty cute. Not too bright, but cute.
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Tumblr Accountability: 2012: Day Sixty
Breakfast:
Oatmeal w/ soy and sugar-free jam
Coffee w/ soy (2 cups)
Snack:
Nothing - I keep skipping snacks and having my lunch a bit earlier… I might reassess if this is working for me.
Lunch:
Spaghetti (see previous entries) - and quite a big portion
Snack:
Lentil mushroom soup (about 1 - 1.25 cups)
Apple (smallish)
Through the day:
WATER! And an herbal tea. I was SO good...
therealycats asked: And all that matters is that YOU feel what you're doing is good (but you know that). I was mainly just calling out the anon for being a coward and quite frankly a bully.
therealycats asked: I am 71 pages back on my dash right now so no idea how old the anon post this is in reference to is, but basically, what a turd (the 4 good things post). I just have a pretty low opinion of people who make snarky comments and are too cowardly to use even their *online* personas to do it.
ihopericksantorum:
I hope Rick Santorum accidentally sets Internet Explorer as his default browser.
February 2012
Anonymous asked: Can you share a link to that article? It sounds really inspiring.
my-fitness-pursuit answered your question: That “Zombies, Run!” app is $8!!! Is it worth it?
I just got it yesterday, and have only heard amazing things about it! Trying it out tomorrow :)
OOH! Let us know what you think!
melanieisdoinglife replied to your post: melanieisdoinglife replied to your post: That…
I would like to try it but its not available yet for an android. Have to wait until “spring.”
I have an iTouch, not an iPhone, so I don’t know if the GPS will work. Maybe that’s why it’s so friggin’ pricey is because it does magic things. MAGIC.
Sunshine and Hipline: Zombies, Run! App Review →
sunshineandhipline:
Tonight on my 3.5 mile run I tested out the new Zombies, Run! app. Currently is is pre-released for iOS only but soon it will be available to download for both iOS and Android phones.
Let me start of first by saying that it was dumb of me to do this at night. My imagination gets the best of me…
melanieisdoinglife replied to your post: That “Zombies, Run!” app is $8!!! Is it worth it?
I googled “run, zombies review” and got this review. From someone on Tumblr, no less.sunshineandhipline.tumb…
Okay reading it!
…
Oh boy I almost only run in the dark at the moment. FUN! I’ll reblog the review for everyone to see.
Anonymous asked: That girl - Fajr - she went missing in June and was safely brought home shortly after.
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That “Zombies, Run!” app is $8!!! Is it worth it?
klfitnessblog asked: MyFitnessPal is great! I have the app on my phone so that I can track everything that I eat and any exercises I do. Not only is it great for helping me stay within my daily calorie goal, but it helps me to determine whether I am getting enough of the vitamins I need every day! Since i've started using it, I was able to realize I wasn't getting enough potassium in my diet. Once...
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March Goals:
1) Food, Varieties:
I will go the month without purchasing pasta, potatoes, peanut butter, or any of the other foods that tempt me. I have an enormous difficulty controlling myself around them. I have a few more portions of pasta in my freezer, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. I will not eat any potatoes. I’ve only consumed peanut butter, like, twice this year, and it was...
cannonball101 replied to your post: Aren’t your four things you did well all stuff you’re supposed to be doing anyway and not be getting praise for? When most people handle stress at work or eat normal portions for meals or exercise they don’t expect a gold star sticker and a round of applause.
Ugh, stupid anon. Those things are EXACTLY what you should congratulate yourself on. Hardly anyone...
thecommonraven replied to your post: Aren’t your four things you did well all stuff you’re supposed to be doing anyway and not be getting praise for? When most people handle stress at work or eat normal portions for meals or exercise they don’t expect a gold star sticker and a round of applause.
What is this bull? Of course you should be listing those things. Those are 2 huge steps forward to...
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Weigh In Wednesday
Oh crap what was I last time? 212.8. I think.
New scale! It settled IMMEDIATELY on a number. 211.8. No wavering. Thank GOODNESS. It’s not a number I’m super excited to see, but I am loving that it’s just going to STAY ON A DAMN NUMBER.
So, obviously I need to work on getting that number down some, which will be interesting as I’ve also got an 8 lb weight and...
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I’m semi-relieved, but semi-disappointed that my Shamrock Run is 8k, not 10k. I thought my first 10k would be sooner than it is, but it’s not until April 1st now. That’s okay. Plenty of time. I can build up to it better without aggravating my shins.
melanieisdoinglife replied to your post: Tumblr Accountability: 2012: Day Fifty-Nine
You could always set a reminder on your phone’s calendar—if you have one.
Oh! That’s a really good idea.
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Tumblr Accountability: 2012: Day Fifty-Nine
This is posted late because I got home from the Winterhawks game at 10 PM and didn’t turn my laptop back on before I went to bed.
Breakfast:
Oatmeal w/ soy and sugar-free jam.
Coffee w/ soy
Snack:
Nothing
Lunch:
Spaghetti (I froze portions before I gave away the package) with vegan Bolognese (veggies in it). This was a large portion.
Snack:
Venti soy latte
Plate of diced fruit...
Anonymous asked: Aren't your four things you did well all stuff you're supposed to be doing anyway and not be getting praise for? When most people handle stress at work or eat normal portions for meals or exercise they don't expect a gold star sticker and a round of applause.
Sponsor of Alabama ultrasound law has financial... →
stfuconservatives:
rodmanstreet:
ladonnapietra:
Now isn’t that interesting.
Ugh.
SURPRISE!
March Mile Madness!
runningwithguts:
shortmom:
Seems a lot of people are interested in besting their own PR (or a friend’s!) one mile time!
Let’s get crazy for March Mile Madness!
Compete against yourself, compete against a friend. Let’s see what we can do in one month!
Track yourself here: Google Spreadsheet
The only prize is the pride of trying. You already win.
Get in on the fun, fools!
Oh man...
melanieisdoinglife replied to your post: I should have sat down in my dress before I wore…
I hate when I have an uncomfortable clothing day.
I swapped suit jackets and feel much better now.
I swear, this belly will be the bane of my existence. I feel like it’s the part of me that’s changed the least and will be this enormous feat to ever resolve. One day I’ll be...
I should have sat down in my dress before I wore it to work today. Even with an open suit jacket over it, I feel like I’m in a sausage casing. It’s not even that snug. It’s just…
I’m having such bad self-esteem about clothes right now. And nobody can even see me in my office. Fortunately I have a different suit jacket but I’m worried it won’t look good...
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Tumblr Accountability: 2012: Day Fifty-Eight
Breakfast:
Oatmeal w/ soy and sugar-free jam
Coffee w/ soy - two medium mugs
Snack:
NOTHING. Oh man I was so cold I didn’t want to leave my office for anything. I didn’t eat lunch until after 1.
Lunch:
Taco del Mar taco salad. Not as bad as it sounds! Components:
1 baked tortilla shell
Rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, various salsas, cilantro, cabbage, and guac
...
Anonymous asked: I thought you said "I farted fast due to the COLD" LOL!
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2012: Run Twenty-Six
Two miles which ended up more fun than I’d anticipated.
I started fast due to the COLD.
Soon realized “oh crap there’s a Timbers game” as I had to dodge people all over.
Had to slow down for the second mile and my legs were stiff. Definitely shin splint city in my right leg. Gross.
Made it home. Fine, eating now.
Oh, last night I almost stepped on a hypodermic...
Anonymous asked: Although your rape repost is good about pointing out peoples' ridiculous expectations/judgments of women, I wish it didn't leave out men and people of other gender identities. :'( But if someone seriously believed those things, they likely would assume that men can't be raped and that other genders don't exist. :'( :'(
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melanieisdoinglife replied to your post: Going home from work means running, so I’m…
Why don’t you want to run? Its beautiful outside!
It is. I’m extremely cold today, though, so the thought of stepping outside in short pants is killing me.
And even though I slept at least 8 hours last night, I’m just feeling waves of tired.
Anyway, wrapped in a fleece robe and plucking...
forkk asked: run run run run run!! It will make you feel soooo much better! Then, you can go home and relax and not worry about not running today!
Going home from work means running, so I’m unexcited.
FILL MY ASK Y’ALL. MOTIVATE ME! GRILL ME! I don’t care. Anon’s on.
high-heels-soccer-shoes answered your question: I’m so freeeeezing today. Which makes me think I’m…
Have you had a blood screen with in the past year? Especially since you went vegan?
No, I don’t have insurance. Been vegan nearly 2 years and haven’t gotten a physical yet. SOON. Soon I will hopefully get the new position that has health insurance coverage.
I’m so freeeeezing today. Which makes me think I’m really anemic. I’ve been so cold this winter, and lately I’ve been bruising really easily. I’m so cold that I don’t want to walk to the next building to heat up my lunch. What’s more, I didn’t pack enough food for today and I’ll have to buy something. Probably a Clif bar at the Front Desk, so...
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Do Life Challenge: Week Eight: Submission Thread
“We’re three quarters of the way done!”
Oh, good.
“What did you decide on this week? How did the other participants inspire you? How did you do physically, emotionally, and do lifelly?”
I picked “new running route.” I only did it once, because it ended up kicking my ass. WAY more hills than I am used to, which is good. I will probably use that...
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FutureMe.
I sent myself this letter on January 27, 2011. I just got it this morning:
Dear FutureMe,
Today, you went to lunch with the girls from work. You got gluten free pasta, and ate more than you wanted to. There was one piece of bread left, staring at you, and you didn’t eat it. You had two, which is not great, but better than three, but you could have had three, and you didn’t.
By...
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Tumblr Accountability: 2012: Day Fifty-Seven
I decided to be more accountable about the volume of what I eat, too. So, PICTURES.
Breakfast:
Micro-browned tofu, 2 servings, with salt.
Apple, quartered
Orange, sectioned
Coffee w/ soy
Snack:
Coffee w/ soy
Lunch:
Pumpkin bean soup
Seitan (pumpkin)
Quinoa pilaf (quinoa, salt, garlic, nutritional yeast)
Some of my pickled root vegetables (onions, garlic, carrots, roasted...
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2012: Run Twenty-Five
2 miles.
WOO 25 runs!
It was a struggle. My body was stiff.
Thanks to the training guide assistance I got from @westcoastrunner, I have the options of two intensities for runs each time I schedule one, and they’re in my Google Calendar. So it was LOVELY when my reminder popped up right before I left for a “2/3 run,” meaning I could do either 2 or 3.
I thought about the 3...
melanieisdoinglife replied to your post: I made myself a promise to run after the opening…
You’ll be running too fast for anyone to notice your unshaven legs!
Plus it’s refreshing to feel the wind run through the hair when it’s been THIS long since I’ve used a razor.
Seriously, though. It’s February. Within 3 seconds of shaving I get goosebumps and stubble and...
“Food is the most widely abused anti-anxiety drug in America, and exercise is the...”
– Bill Phillips (via rippedfuel)
I made myself a promise to run after the opening number of the Oscars. About ready to go. AND IT’S HAILING.
Good thing this is usually temporary.
Also I have to wear my very, very unattractive Danskin Bermuda shorts because they have a drawstring waist. Meaning they won’t slide off. I think.
I WISH I HAD MONEYS. I’d build a private gym for myself and nobody else and not feel...