resembling

[lauralh]

• I cut the bottom off my hair a few months ago, since red dye+bleach== pinkhair. It's growing out though, so I look a bit more like this user icon photo.

• I gained most of the weight I lost last year, due to ice cream and things of that nature, but I've started losing it again, a bit more slowly this time. Once again, eating less and exercising wins. I've actually convinced Reg this time to stop eating snacks constantly, as he is unhappy with his Prozac weight gain. Anyhoo, he's lost about 10lbs and I've lost about 5.

• I'm trying to get serious about backpacking. I've idly thought for a couple years about the Pacific Northwest Trail, but clearly it's not gonna happen unless I condition like a MF. I basically stopped walking every day when I got my job almost 2 years ago, but whenever I go for a walk now, I don't get winded unless I motor. Or if I carry weight, which I've begun doing. I put a heavy wool blanket in my pack, then a water-filled 2.5L Platypus, then a bunch of CDs. Or loose ankle weights. I go quite a bit slower carrying 15 or so pounds on my back. Anyway, at least 30 minutes of that every other day.

• This winter was a little snowier in the mountains, but the spring was REALLY snowy. Which means most of the good hiking trails are snowed under still. (some pics to demonstrate) However, one of the more famous trails, Lake Stuart/Colchuck, is pretty much snow-free. And Leavenworth is going to be 83F Saturday, so that's likely the plan this weekend.

• Reg wants to road trip to CA around Labor Day this year. Hopefully I can get the time off and still afford to pay bills.

http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/horseshoe-basin-pasayten

Comments

[mercyorbemoaned.livejournal.com]

• I'm trying to get serious about backpacking. I've idly thought for a couple years about the Pacific Northwest Trail, but clearly it's not gonna happen unless I condition like a MF. I basically stopped walking every day when I got my job almost 2 years ago, but whenever I go for a walk now, I don't get winded unless I motor. Or if I carry weight, which I've begun doing. I put a heavy wool blanket in my pack, then a water-filled 2.5L Platypus, then a bunch of CDs. Or loose ankle weights. I go quite a bit slower carrying 15 or so pounds on my back. Anyway, at least 30 minutes of that every other day.

I walk around the house all day long with 20 lbs on my back, are you telling me I have been CONDITIONING?

[herbaliser.livejournal.com]

Reminds me of a Seinfeld sketch about people who get in shape just for the sake of getting in shape, rather than for some lofty goal (triathalon, etc).

[herbaliser.livejournal.com]

I assumed that you're going to hike the Wonderland Trail once you ditch the family, right?

[mercyorbemoaned.livejournal.com]

Sounds like cake.

[dan10things.livejournal.com]

I have a friend that used to walk around with 80 pounds of rocks in a backpack when preparing for a hike. I never had that kind of dedication... nor like more than a couple hours hike with a heavy pack. I more like the camping part.

I've been really good on the diet/weight loss thing. I lost over 15 pounds since the new year doing low carb, and even when I've gone off it for trips like Vegas, I've gone right back to it after and immediately dropped the vacation weight. I'm at about the lightest weight I can hit without majorly exercising and trying, which I'm super comfortable with.