I love your list! I plan on doing all but the first and last, since it is freezing in NY and I have no pups (sadly). Have fun!

So colorful!!

Great list, for sure!! This weekend, I have tons of schoolwork to do though 🙁

Way to keep positive…great idea, writing them down and posting it!

I think I just may do the same thing!

This weekend I will be getting applications so I can hopefully get a summertime job!

The last two weeks have been CRAZY with guests and Passover and work so I just want to SLEEP!!!

I’ll be working all weekend but that’s not the reason for my post. I’m going something very similar–I have a pinched nerve in my neck, meaning no weight lifting. I weight train my upper body every other day and not being able to do so has made me depressed, uncheerful, grumpy, you name it. But you’re exactly right–there a LOT of things I CAN still do and I need to focus on those. Thanks for the remdiner!

fodie – yes, i am definitely thinking about what i am eating more than i used to.

i actually have changed my habits a little bit — i’m reducing the calorie load in my lunches and dinners and i’m trying to only have 1 calorie-heavy mid-afternoon snack + 2 fruit or small snacks (vs my old two calorie-heavy mid-afternoon snacks + 1 fruit snack). one minor change you probably haven’t noticed is switching out granola for cereal in my usual yogurt snack.

mid-afternoon is my biggest weak spot. i get bored at work and i just want to eat. by reducing my lunch and dinner calorie loads, i’m hoping i can still maintain my snacking habit without too much damage.

the other problem is that i’ve been trying to reduce my calorie intake, but i’m actually physically hungry. i was hoping my caloric needs would immediately drop as my exercise level did, but either my mind is playing tricks on me or my body needs more calories than i think it does (i think my base is 1800-2000ish). or my body hasn’t adjusted to the drop in activity level yet.

i’ll do a post about eating on the hiatus soon, but i kind of wanted to see what happened before i posted about it.

i’m not concerned with really gaining much weight because i eat pretty healthifully. i do think i’ve been “feeling” like i put on weight just because i haven’t been exercising. a lot of that is all in our heads (as you imply in your comment).

your title makes me think of that song by The Killers 🙂

looks like a fun weekend!

I’m hoping to go to the Farmer’s Market, maybe the Hokie scrimmage(?), plus FINALLY being outside in the beautiful weather. We’ve had tons of rain the past couple of weeks and it’s been making me a hermit!

It’s going to be an outdoors weekend- the beach on Sat and a picnic in the park with the doggie on Sun.
I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one who lists out weekend plans!

Umm, yes, it is because of you that when I got groceries this week I bought english muffins instead of bread. 🙂

This weekend I’m doing my final long run before my half, and then going out to celebrate a friend’s b-day at the dualing piano bar! Fun stuff!

In re: to your comment response about calorie needs vs activity level – Your bodies need for the amount of calories will not drop immediately with your decrease in running, so it is normal for you to still feel just as hungry, your body is still adjusting. After a couple weeks you would most likely start noticing a drop in hunger, and as long as you listen to your body (as you always do!), you won’t have a problem. Also, within a few weeks I’m sure your knees will feel all better and your activity level will rise again, so you may not feel much of a difference in calorie needs/hunger at all!

Hope that made sense, sorry for the rant. 🙂

Hmmmm…usually the hubby and I are all over some plans…we generally start talking about the weekend on Tuesday, but this weekend I think we’re staying close to home and relaxing.

In the fall I had to take a few weeks off for a calf strain. My crazy runner’s appetite took about a week to go away then I was just “normal” hungry. I did find myself suffering from a little bit of emotional eating during that time, but after starting another form of exercise I was a-okay. Looking back I’m so glad I took that time off (even though it felt like my best friend moved away at the time)! I haven’t had any calf problems since and I’m hoping the best for you!

that orange looks fabulous! and i love, lists, especially ones filled with tons of fun ‘to-dos’… this weekend is my school’s huge Relay for Life event, which is an all-night walkathon that everyone turns out for so it should be a blasty!

I just read your post about stress fractures, and I just HAD to write. I too saw the Biggest Loser on Tuesday – and I too had a stress fracture in my hip! Exact same place, almost two years ago. I have since learned that i have osteopenia – low bone density. I was running at the time of the fracture, but only about 15 miles a week, so nothing crazy. I was on crutches for a month (torture) and went to physical therapy for 7 months. It was a long, slow process – but since then, I’ve run a half marathon! I’ve learned how important it is for me to keep my core and legs strong.

Love your blog!

I love your fun to-do list, enjoy your weekend!
I wish my list included laying out by the pool unfortunately I’d think I’d freeze around here.

Good idea! This weekend I’m doing a walk at my school for an orphanage in Africa (my class helped organize it) and then getting together with my best friend to plan our summer vacation to Ocean City! Sunday I have to go on a dig for my archaeology class. Really, random! Hope you start feeling more chipper soon =)Also…I love to do the step machine when I’m not running…it seriously kicks my butt (no really, my butt muscles hurt the whole time!) Eating bender has a good workout on her page that you should check out.

I love your positive attitude! I need to make a list like that for when I think i have nothing to do!

I am doing a walk in DC this weekend, its just a 5K and a walk – but it should be fun =)

That’s a great idea to do! I don’t have any thing too fun planned, we were supposed to close on our house and start painting but there were 25 people ahead of us! So we’ll probably start packing!

I am going to the Alabama A-day football this weekend which is going to be a blast. It’s on TV this year!

Your list sounds like fun!

I am thinking about going to the pool. I’m hoping it will be warm enough here in Atlanta.

I’m also going out to celebrate the end of tax season with some of my accountant friends, and also going to a karaoke birthday party!

I hear you on the not running. I was sick a few weeks ago and had to miss a lot of work outs and it was frustrating. But I think you’re doing the right thing by taking a hiatus. You’re making an investment in your running future. Taking a break now will give you a chance to heal so you can be a life-long runner! I like your to-do list too…I wish it was that warm here in Seattle. Take care!

way to look at the positive side! it is supposed to take 28 days to start a habit, I wonder if it will take 28 days to break one?

I am going to Keeneland everyday this weekend (starting today. haha). Keeneland is the classiest horse racing track in the US. It’s awesome and I love it 🙂

I like that idea of making a positive list!

Oh I envy you more than you realize- I wish ‘lay out by the pool’ was on my list! Unfortunately I’m going to have to wait 2 more months before that can happen!

Although it might not sound like a fun weekend, Im running the Boston Marathon (Monday) and I cannot wait for this weekend. I have the runner’s expo Saturday, a Sox game Sunday afternoon, the pasta party Sunday evening and then the race. I cannot wait!!

Thanks Caitlin!

Stephanie