Month: December 2010

Thanks to a post from @Fittywithit I just ordered myself a Road ID – Shoe ID. It has crossed my mind a few times that God forbid something happen to me no one would know who I was. And especially being so far from home it could be problematic.

I got a shoe tag (I won’t even have to remember to put it on, it will just always be there) and was able to put to put my name as well as phone numbers for my mom and aunt who know my medical history, but are 1,000 miles away and a number for my boss who is here. Plus I got to add an little inspiration line too (Sound Mind. Sound Body.)!

I also added the light bracelet to the top of my Christmas List.

Both of these products are going to make me feel a HELLUVA lot safer on the road.

http://www.roadid.com/

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COCO ROCKS JEGGINGS

Seriously if my legs looked like that I’d rock jeggings 24-7. Who knew Coco has some seriousssss legs!

I actually am considering trying on jeggings. Not even buy yet, but trying them on. I do love the jegging/boot look A LOT.

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For once I don’t have much to tumblr about. Life is grand all around. Well maybe minus the dangerous christmas parties with treats galore.

Here’s a picture of me last night at a christmas party my office threw for all our former orientation leaders. I brought a veggie tray and pita chips with hummus, but I indulged a bit too.

Next week I’m going to the President of the University’s christmas party as the guest of a colleague across campus who was invited. Apparently the food is top notch and there is an open bar!

Then in 2 weeks I’m going to W’s work Christmas party…eek! He’s meeting a few friends this weekend when he comes to watch Auburn win the SEC championship game. Did I mention he’s an Alabama fan – that’s his only flaw thus far!

bendoeslife:

I hope your birthday is grand.

Little known fact… The only reason anyone knows about my Tumblr is because E wrote a really nice post about me about a year and a half ago. If it wasn’t for her, I’d be walking around Little Rock crying because I never got to meet any of you cool people.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – I WISH YOU NOTHING BUT HEALTH, LOVE AND SUCCESS FOR YOUR 26th YEAR!

Dropping Sizes

Ms. Glam I wasn’t sure if you were going to publish these responses, but I found them very comforting. I thought I was a weirdo for not dropping pant sizes faster, but it seems like 15ish pounds was an average.

gut2glam posted this

How many pounds did you lose before you dropped a pant size?

  1. measuringlife answered: 15-20 lbs – which PISSES ME OFF, but thats my body
  2. positiveweightloss answered: Past: lost 50 pounds, no drop. This time, I dropped a pant size after losing around 45 and the next week went down another size.
  3. shrink-wrap answered: 25lbs brought me from 22 to 18
  4. erudylovesyou said: When I lost weight in the first place it was about every 15. 🙂
  5. kristysfoodandfitness answered: I think I went down a pant size after 15 lbs! Seems to be a common answer!
  6. milfitude answered: 15-20 :-/ (but sometimes, albeit rarely, 10 lbs)
  7. crabbypatties said: ~15!
  8. thefuturehealthnut answered: About 25
  9. smaller-n-smaller said: 20?…ish
  10. m-a answered: around 20…I got a big ass 🙂
  11. dianesachunko answered: 10 ish I think. possibly 15…
  12. frecklefaced answered: its different for different people, i have to loose around 15

The 12 Months of MeasuringLife

Please sing to the tune of the 12 days of Christmas

On the ____ month of dedication MeasuringLife gave to me:

1 – awesome fitblr family

2 – half marathons

3 – pairs of running shoes

4 – hundred+ cups of coffee

5 – times 10 (50) pounds of fat loss…almost

6 – mini meals a day

7 – days a week of making good choices

8 – road races

9 – minute miles

10 – drafts+ on my dashboard at all times

11 – dri fit, sweat wicking shirts

12 – sized pantssssss

NYC & New England Fitblrs

Just wanted you to mark your calendars. I will be on the Island of Long aka “Lawnguyland” from 12/20-12/29. I have some plans to be in CT on Dec 23/24, but right now I’m pretty open outside of the rest of the 24/25th.

I’d love to meet up with some of you that are around! Send me a message and we’ll figure something out. Maybe you can plan a follow up NYC fitblr meet up at ths week’s NYC fitblr meet up for while I’m in town!

November by the Numbers

Miles Ran: 66.25

After 2 half marathons in October I took time to recover and then eased into my full marathon training program. I look forward to December being another triple-digit mileage month.

Measurements

  • Chest: 34 (-1)
  • Waist: 32 (-0.5)
  • Hips: 40 (-0)
  • Upper Thigh: 24 (-0)
  • Above Knee: 16.5 (-0)
  • Calf: 15.5 (-0)
  • Upper Arm: 11.75 (-0)
  • Mid-upper Arm: 10 (-0.25)
  • Neck: 12.5 (-0)
  • Wrist: 5.75 (-0.25)

Not a lot of change by the numbers, but my body is tightening up. Maybe as a Christmas present to all of you I’ll post pictures of my stomach later this month, how scary exciting!

WIW

  • Last Week: 175.8
  • This Week: 175.8
  • Change: 0

All things considered I’m happy with this. I loved my staycation, but not having my normal routine and structure was difficult. I do know that if I had been home instead that I would have GAINED.

Looking forward to some solid droppage next week!