Thursday, January 14, 2010

Three things Thursday

1) I'm on a quest to lose weight and have joined Annette's 5 in 5 challenge (5 lbs in 5 weeks). This week I committed to do two things differently than in the past weeks: take the stairs at work every time, and really focus on portion control. People at work can't seem to understand why I would choose to walk up and down two flights of stairs. It seems to boggle their minds when I tell them "I'm taking the stairs, I'll meet you up there." However I think this is one of smartest decisions I've made wrt losing weight. In addition to providing an easy way to burn some extra calories, every time I take the stairs, it reminds me of my goal. And those extra reminders make it easier somehow to stay focussed on portion control.

2) This week I'm in a face-to-face at work which essentially means I'm trapped in a conference room all day for three days to hash things out amongst my work group. It's mentally exhausting. Hopefully I'll catch up on blog reading tomorrow. During one of the breaks, I discovered that one of the folks that came in from AZ for the meeting is running his first half marathon (R&R) this weekend. Yay for him!

3) I think I talked (twisted arm) one of my running group friends into joining me in training for the Unser half marathon. Yippppppppeeeeeeee!! Everything is better with a buddy, don't you agree?!? Our running group officially kicks off next week. In my final weekend of solo training, I think I'll head out for 5 miles easy. I'm ready to make this happen!

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Thu weigh in: 125.6 lbs

20 comments:

  1. Good luck getting through those meetings, and awesome that you might have some company for the half!! It's funny how people always look at you questioningly when you're doing something good for yourself.... how many times have you been asked "...why?"

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  2. So happy to hear the stairs are beneficial in 2 ways! What a great idea! Now, if you could just get some of your co-workers to take the stairs too. Funny that they find that so crazy. :)

    Good luck in your meetings and yay for an upcoming half!

    Keep hitting those stairs! That weight will drop - I'm sure of it. :)

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  3. Just noticed you had your weight on your posts - brave woman! :) Anyway - nice work! That number is going down. Woo hoo!

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  4. Those are two good goals!

    Glad you found someone to run with you.

    MCM Mama

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  5. Having someone to run with makes a huge difference! Helps keeps you motivated and honest for sure and keeps it fun!

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  6. It's those little things (taking the stairs) that really add up. Good for you!

    And YAY for finding a training buddy!

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  7. 1. Good luck!

    2. Try not to die of boredom.

    3. YAY!!!!!

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  8. Taking the steps is definitely one easy thing that you can do on the weight loss effort!

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  9. Hi Lisa,
    You are setting a good example for your co-workers by doing the stairs!! I wish that I had someone to run with...sounds like fun:)

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  10. I think that stairs are great! You are so right how much that can make a difference!

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  11. Great idea about the stairs. It amazes me that people have become so lazy these days that doing something so simple can be viewed as "crazy." Hope by doing so you get others to do it too!

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  12. Good choice on taking those stairs! Very nice!

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  13. A very wise woman to take the stairs...a bit more time away from snacks too!

    As for the meet-up, I'll keep you posted and if it is "doable", Let's DO IT!!!

    five pounds huh? Well, I'll try because I NEED to too!

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  14. I am a stair taker too, people look at me weird, but again, they look at me when I talk about my races.

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  15. Great job with the 5 in 5 challenge. Small steps lead to big changes!

    Ugh! I do not miss meetings!

    Have fun training with a partner! Lucky!

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  16. No stairs at my work...just bedroom slippers and a shuffle across the apartment. However, I do live on the 6th floor, I could take those stairs (cuz I am not doing enough already training for my 70.3).

    I am desperate to get down to fighting weight. Stairs it is!

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  17. I too am doing Annette's 5/5 challenge. I snuck a peek today to see if I lost that 1lb . . .hmmmmm. . .guess I better work harder :)

    Luck to you!

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  18. "everything is better with a buddy" it's true and why i've been so shall we say in the dumps about my friends lately...but it will turn around!

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  19. Ugh, sorry work is so boring right now but at least you have some fun things like half marathons outside of work to keep you entertained and healthy :)

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