I would love to get into marathons...I know theres always a marathon where I live, I just need to suck it up and sign up.

I worked out twice today...I started watching TBL and realized that I DO NOT want this fat on my body! So I worked out while watching it. I feel better now that I did...

Something my ex once told me when I was procrastinating gym time: "Youll never regret going to the gym!"
This is probably the most intelligent thing hes ever said haha!

So today was the one year anniversary of my father in law's death. Well I guess technically he's not my father in law, but the bf and i have been together for almost 4 years, so for the most part he was. I called my bf's mom and had a nice conversation with her. She was in good spirits and the bouquet of flowers we sent made her happy. She did start harping on me about why the bf and I aren't living together :P I'm glad she's doing ok.

I'm worried though, I haven't heard from the bf all day. I know he had class til 9:30 tonight, but it's now 11:15 and I haven't heard from him. I'm a bit worried. I know today will be rough on him, and I just want to make sure he's ok. Even a text would be good. I want him to know that I'm thinking of him, and that I miss his dad too. I just hope he's alright....

I need to get to bed, two exams tomorrow. I'll be by to do personals, sometime tomorrow afternoon.....

ahhh i need to think that way!
i've had a rough week. i've not been taking my thyroid medication so on top of that slowing things down... it just makes me tired!

i'm going away for a weekend at the beach in a little over a week and i think the stress is working against me, i dont know what to do. it seems like whenever i stress out like this i self sabatoge.

so... i'm calling in for a med refill tomorrow and i'm going to work out everyday until my trip. even if its not enough to make a difference in the way i look- its enough time to make a difference in how i feel

Goooood morning ladies.

Shan that was very sweet of you to call her :) I'm sure she appreciated it. Did you ever hear from the boy?

Jazz - Wait, there's a marathon with live bands? Whoa. That may inspire me to kick up my running.

Jess - Thanks :) that first shirt got a lot of compliments today (even one from CB!) I actually bought it because its Cherry Blossom season, and that's what it reminded me of. But I'm beginning to lovelovelove Ann Taylor.

Mary - have you watched any episodes yet? We watched 1 & 2, its not bad so far. CB keeps telling me I have to go back and watch Band of Brothers, which is currently On Demand.

So, question - have any of you runners ever done a hash run? CB does them almost every weekend, and he keeps telling me when I'm ready he'll do it with me. I'm kind of hesitant because I can JUST run 1 mile on the treadmill before I die and its been too cold for me to run outside to practice. Also, the thought of him seeing me as I die while running is just embarrassing. I'm thinking maybe I'll work up to it or something, but has anyone ever done one?

Good Morning Ladies,

I'll go back and do personals later after I finish my coffee.

Stella - a hash run sounds like someone crossing the border with illegal substances, in which case you would run like ****. LOL Sorry... still asleep.

Scale is down to 189.5 so maybe I really am in the 180s.

I realized last night that I have worked out 4 out of the past 5 days. Todays work out will be 5 out of 6. That's pretty effin impressive for me!!!! [Special thanks to Haley and Stella for kicking my butt into gear!]

So yeah. Gonna finish my coffee. Hop in the shower, go work out, come home and clean my house (mainly my room which looks like a disaster area from constant travel).

I think my mom and I are going to see Alice in Wonderland tomorrow. BTW Mary - I'm gonna steal your necklace.

I think they call it that because the leader leaves "hash marks" so people know where to go.

Well girls what a day!
I hadn't weighed myself in what... 12 days! and I did today...Right in the middle of T.O.M and I'm 195...thats effing fantastic, because that means that after TOM leaves and I have my monthly "whooooosh"... I'll be that much closer to 189.9, I am also going to make a rule not to weigh myself until the same time every month or every 4 weeks (same thing). That is a huge deal for me, but I really feel alot less stress not looking at that number every morning!
PS - I freaking love calorie counting. And like yesterday was supposed to be 1800 cals in my zig zag cycle but I ended up with 1350 at the end of the day (AND the bf took me for supper!!) so huge NSV for me, so that means if I eat a little more today then I Am okay with that!

My back is still in intense pain but what can ya do - I'm going to MMA tonight anyhow! I'm going on vacay for 5 days so I'll get atleast 3 days of intense training this week.

Also, I was searching online and finally found PEI's first ever bootcamp!! It starts in May and its exactly like "the last ten pounds" show... except its 8 weeks. It's 250$ but I Think its worth it because I really think it'll boost me for summer and tone up my problem areas that my gym now just isn'tdoing for me. Super expensive but I think I'm signing up! I have to make the commitment by April 17 - yes or no? DEFINITE YES! It'll be my FIRST real challenge - as if losing 90 lbs isnt enough hahaha.


FERAL - Yay!! You are def in the 180's!! Congrats!

Stella - the mental image I had in my head was much funnier than the truth. :(

Jenny - Hooray and YES I think the boot camp thing sounds awesome if you're willing to do it. I don't like having people yell at me even though I need someone to so I actually do it but I just get really intimidated and feel like crap afterwards.... but if you're down for it then DEFINITELY do it! Look at it as an investment. You really are a rockstar Ms. MMA! Just be CAREFUL with your back! Remember last time?

Back from an hour at the gym... so glad I went! I watched this uber hottie run a 7 minute mile. While I was doing some of my running intervals I imagined I was keeping up with him (of course he was running at like 9 and I was jogging at 5.2) but I was definitely distracted and it kept me going.

I realized today that running (for me) is just as much a mental game as it is physical. At first there was a lot of mental resistance on my part and then once I got into it I realized it wasn't as horrible as I had made it out in my head. My calves even loosened up a lot.

Now I'm off to shower (again), and then I'm going to run to the mall for a new nose screw and then over to Ulta. I love HEMP lotion (that's the brand name). My father has commandeered it from our (me and my mom's) bathroom. It's technically hers so I can't ***** about it but I want my own. HA!

I hope everyone's afternoon is as beautiful as it is here!!!

Hashing sounds awesome...I want to find a club...

It's pouring down rain here and it took me like an extra 20 minutes to get to my tutoring job today after school because a good majority of the streets in my town are closed again due to flooding. But it's going to be warm and sunny by the end of the week and that's what is keeping me going!!! haha

Hey ladies! I'm in a really productive mood school work wise right now, so I don't have time for personals.

Both of my roommates just attacked the stove so I have to wait about an hour just to cook chicken. BLAH. I'm a tad hungry right now, but at least by then I'll know if it's legit hunger or not. I'm grilling chicken and I made this cucumber salad (if anyone has read Naturally Thin, it's Bethany's recipe. SO GOOD!! and filling, and only around 60 calories for the whole thing.) I'm still at 146.6, but also right in the middle of my TOM so I'll be patient. I was bad again this weekend, so I'm back on plan completely. My stomach was bothering me so much because of my oopsie weekend, so that was good reinforcement for me to STAY ON PLAN.

My family is not doing anything for easter, so I'll be going home thursday into friday to get my car inspected, and then come back up to school. The boyfriend will be coming up for the weekend!!! I work easter sunday too, but that's time and a half! whoo hoo!! I can't wait to see Greg though..It's been almost a month.

It's so rainy and crappy today..but it's supposed to go up to 67 degrees tomorrow. Finally the warmth is back!

Alright, back to this paper...Have a good day everyone!

stella - yeah the only problem is you don't really get to listen to the live music, you just kinda run right by it.... makes you want to stop... lol




ugghhh my calf muscles are reaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllly tight. ow. not cool.

Feral - thanks! My bf pointed out that I probably shouldn't pay 250$ to do a fitness class when I can pay 65$ and continuing doing my MMA which is an insane intense workout anyways, and he's pretty sure I am going to burn myself out...so I have until April 17th to commit. I'm going to seriousally think on it. And about my back - he also told me that if I go to the gym tomorrow he isn't going to talk to me for 7 days...7 DAYS! He'd do that you know. And as much as it ****ing sucks, maybe he's right...resting my back is probably the best thing to do, I need to stop being such an idiot and take a break.

I suspect my body is mad at me and this is the only way to get me to slow the EFF down!

Anyways...I'm wiped. Got my new Hungry Girl cookbook that was released today, I'm going to go ponder through that and go to bed!

Oh, JESS - I was checking your blog and wanted to take a bite right through the screen...that chinese noodle chicken thing looks fantastic!!!

I don't have time to read through all the posts, but I know lots of you go to the gym so I have a question.

I am debating if I should join a gym or not. We have a treadclimber and its a great workout, but sometimes I want something different. You think $40 a month is worth being able to use the machines and be able to attend the classes. Spinning for example??

OH and what can you do to workout calves?? Mine need definition!

shortandfluffy- My monthly ($40) gym membership is the best thing I spend $$ on. I make it a priority and it really keeps me engaged and going. And I LOVE spinning.

Speaking of the gym, I ran four miles in 34:25 tonight. I posted my splits in the March exercise thread. I am super proud bc that is damn fast for me.