I want to be the “Hot Girl”…

January’s been decent, but it ain’t over yet…

Posted grneyedmustang on January 23rd, 2009 | Filed under General, South Beach Diet, cruising, dieting, exercise, running, spinning, vacation, weight loss

In terms of other news - I won’t say a whole lot here - January has been a GREAT month. Congratulations to President Obama. I’m very proud of my country and feel that we have made great strides as a nation!

During inauguration day, I did allow myself a little celebration - I made some whole wheat macaroni and cheese to go with dinner that day - which was asiago and portobello stuffed chicken with asparagus. I didn’t drink any wine, champagne, or anything. There’s a reason for that (besides the obvious) - which we’ll talk about in a few paragraphs.

I haven’t reported very many successes for the month. I am still trying to recuperate and get back on track from the holidays, but I think I’m there now. I’m still going to spin class (my Bally’s membership ends next month and not this month as previously thought) so that’s definitely helping, although this has been a shitty week at work and my workouts have suffered as a result. I have managed to go three days this week though, and will make four because I’m definitely going tomorrow.

My first success of the month is that I HIT 235!!!! Woooo hooo!!!! Come on 230!!!! Come on solid size 14s!!!!

My second success of the month is that I was able to do my run/walk intervals at 6.5 mph, my highest yet!!! I want to be at 7.0 by April!!!! Woooo hooo!

So here comes my challenge: January 31. On January 31, I depart for WARM AND SUNNY Miami. Warm and sunny Miami is going to lead me to San Juan, PR; St. Thomas, and St. Martin via CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES. UH OH. Trouble. WITH A CAPITAL T.

To end on a good note, my friend Michael is coming with me, and he and I have vowed that we will work out every day that we’re at sea (with the exception of the first day on the ship). I also plan on doing like the cruise last summer and staying with the majority of the SBD principles.

Wish me luck, because Lord knows I’m going to need it!!! And I’m sure I’m going to need phase I when I get back from my cruise.