The Boast Post

[Granny5]

My husband, Motherhubbard's Dad, Poppy, has had a poem selected to be published on Far and Away, an outdoors ezine. The poem is Dry Run Creek that he first posted here.

[motherhubbard]

way to go Dad! you're a poet and didn't know it !

[Granny5]

But his nose sure does show it.

[Virgil]

My husband, Motherhubbard's Dad, Poppy, has had a poem selected to be published on Far and Away, an outdoors ezine. The poem is Dry Run Creek that he first posted here.

Yay Poppy!

[kiz_paws]

Yay Poppy, you rock!

[1n50mn14]

Congrats, Poppy!

I was just offered my DREAM job, in Epsom, Surrey, the UK! Excercising and general stable work with horses XD! I have wanted to live in the UK since I was a young child. All I need to do is aqquire plane fare.

[Homyrrh]

I proudly read James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5...oh yeah!

[SleepyWitch]

hey, I lost loads of weight without dieting! my thesis worked wonders in that respect.
my pre-England weight was 57 kg
then after England (2005) I was a shocking 69 kg!
I shed most of that extra weight without any dieting once I was back home, but I got stock at 62 kg.
while I was working on my thesis, I lived mainly on coffee and nicotine and after I handed it in I was only 55 kg! I couldn't believe it!
but I'm afraid I lost a lot of muscle and the fat stayed around, because I didn't do my swimming while I was working on my thesis.

so, this last Sunday, I did 3,000 metres! (I used to do 3,000 a week, but it's really hard to get back into swimming once you've neglegted it for a while).
I'll do another 2,000 tomorrow and drag my hubbers to the pool again on Friday (if it's not closed because of Easter).
also, I really need to watch my weight now so it stays around 55-57 kg.
now that I've got a bit more leisure, I've got this craving for sweets all the time

[barbara0207]

I've got this craving for sweets all the time

Try fresh fruits (but not grapes or bananas, they've got lots of calories) or carrots and peppers (the red ones are rather sweet).

Have you tried sugar-free sweets? But careful, too much may have an unwanted effect on your intestines.

Otherwise - congratulations. I suppose swimming regularly again will make all the difference.

[Dori]

I ran a mile in 6 minutes, 45 seconds today. Not bad considering it was ~40 degrees (not taking into account wind chill) out and I was wearing shorts (my legs were numb throughout, as you might imagine). Also, coach told us to run at 60-70% (so as not to injure ourselves), so that's precisely what I did.

I was fortunate enough to go to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina last week. We stayed in a condo with a good view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Just one last thing (which has been true throughout my spent existence): I can eat as much as I want and not gain weight (nothing over a pound or two, at least).

[Virgil]

hey, I lost loads of weight without dieting! my thesis worked wonders in that respect.
my pre-England weight was 57 kg
then after England (2005) I was a shocking 69 kg!
I shed most of that extra weight without any dieting once I was back home, but I got stock at 62 kg.
while I was working on my thesis, I lived mainly on coffee and nicotine and after I handed it in I was only 55 kg! I couldn't believe it!
but I'm afraid I lost a lot of muscle and the fat stayed around, because I didn't do my swimming while I was working on my thesis.

so, this last Sunday, I did 3,000 metres! (I used to do 3,000 a week, but it's really hard to get back into swimming once you've neglegted it for a while).
I'll do another 2,000 tomorrow and drag my hubbers to the pool again on Friday (if it's not closed because of Easter).
also, I really need to watch my weight now so it stays around 55-57 kg.
now that I've got a bit more leisure, I've got this craving for sweets all the time

Wow Sleepy, 12 Kg, that's like 25 pounds. Are you sure? You look fairly thin in your pictures. That's quite a swing for so short a time and for someone your size.

[kiz_paws]

Yes, your photos show that you look pretty darn good, Sleepy! So if that is with weight loss, than you've done good -- I'd not worry about losing more. But if fitness is on your mind, the swimming will definitely be a good toner. Wish to heck I could swim, what a fun way to tone up! Cheers, Kizzo

[SleepyWitch]

Wow Sleepy, 12 Kg, that's like 25 pounds. Are you sure? You look fairly thin in your pictures. That's quite a swing for so short a time and for someone your size.

yep, I found it incredible, too. I do wonder where all the fat went! but yes, I gained 12 kg in one academic year

thanks barbara, yep I eat fruit and veg every day, hubbers and me always have some fresh veg for dinner, like red peppers, carrots, radishes, kohlrabi... and I take some fruit to univ...

Just one last thing (which has been true throughout my spent existence): I can eat as much as I want and not gain weight (nothing over a pound or two, at least).

training for 2 hours a day wouldn't have anything to do with it?

[Dori]

training for 2 hours a day wouldn't have anything to do with it?

Nah, I only ran 3 miles today.

Actually, I do have a high metabolism which maintains my weight even in the off season.

[browneyedbailey]

My poem Out Where the Cotton Grows is getting an award today.