Let's see... once again I am posting right after I roll out of bed, so I don't exactly know how the day is going to turn out. I know that I will exercise, even though I am feeling sluggish, because one day off is fine but if I take two it's hard to go back. I'll probably do my extended weight training/cardio interval routine, which ends up being about 40 minutes of cardio/10 minutes weights. And I need to do some stretching today, maybe some yoga.
Today is my happy day off, and I have to do a little bit of cleaning around the house, but not a whole lot, so I will have plenty of time to work out. I was going to mow the lawn, but it's rainy and icky here, so that's not going to happen. I am going to make a huge batch of spaghetti sauce, then Dad will make the leftover sauce into chili tomorrow night. And yes, I'm going to the movies with Jerry this evening.
Anyway, I'll be back tonight to let you know how my day turned out. Have a great one, everybody!
~Elisha
At least we're halfway through the week, right? 2 more days to go until the weekend.
Been a slow week here at work, and it's month end, so not a lot more that I can get done & closed. It'll just have to roll to August if it's not ready today. What fun! LOL.
Yesterday we went shopping after work- didn't expect to, but we saw the week-old ad & the sales were changing today. Crystal Light- 12 quart canisters, are usually 4.69 to 4.99 here. They were on sale for 2.50- so we stocked up! I drink that like it's going out of style! Bunch of other stuff- basically I walked every aisle of 2 grocery stores. That's got to count for something, right
Plan for today:
Breakfast
1 Fudge graham Zone bar
4oz fat free cottage cheese
Lunch
3/4 cup ditalini
3/4 cup chili
sprinkle skim cheddar
pineapple chunks
Afternoon exercise
2 miles WATP, minimum
Dinner- TBD, possibly chicken breast, or cube steak & veggies
I'll check in later, chickies- have a good one!
Rysa- ((((chickie!)))) Take all the time you need- we'll be here. Gotta take care of that little guy.
Julie- Morning, stinky! The black bean salsa sounds pretty good. Brownie & ice cream? You sure are living on the edge! What happened to kicking things up a notch? Am I going to have to turn the tazer on you???
Elisha- <teasing> 12 whole calories over budget??? Gasp! Sputter! Kick butt- you have been doing wonderfully. Way to go, girlie!
Hello Everyone! Ok... I LIED! I never got back on the computer yesterday. By the time I got home I had to fix dinner, got a major migraine.. and soon as hubby came in, which was about 15 minutes later, I went in the bed and laid down. You'd think that would be relaxing.... and I guess it was! But I didn’t get to finish my exercises... Oh well, today we aren’t going ANYWHERE! So I should be able to do everything as planned...whatever that may be. I didn‘t get off to a great start
! I got up at 6, fixed my hubbies lunch, fixed me some....get this.. COFFEE, and it was already almost 7!!! That's what time I should have exercised… right!!!! WRONG! I didn’t exercise until about 10.. After I finished procrastinating the baby woke up. I need to stop doing that!!! Well TOM is right on schedule... but PMS is still here big time! Why can't it be late sometimes?!? Maybe even like a day! Darn Wednesdays.. ANYWAYS…..I MISS MY ADIPEX!!!! I found some generic ones online for way cheaper.. but scared to buy them.... does generic work the same?!? Hmmm. Anyways Oh hold on…. Had to stop the baby from eating the foam paper plate!! While she took the cookies I gave her and threw them down. Why do kids do that!! Well anyways I’ve eaten breakfast . finally.. now I’m starving!! I ate 1/2 c of egg substitute... wow.... and some low fat sausage, and 7 mini pancakes. I would eat earlier if I didn’t have to cook it…. I HATE cooking breakfast! Those egg substitutes take too long.. Or maybe I’m starving by the time I get through and I’m just too lazy… who knows. Well anyways I already did my DA exercise with weights… now I plan on doing the Ultimate Fat Burner DVD when the baby takes her nap… I’m not even excited at the least about it.. Because I SWEAR that workout is HARD!!!!! I’m not good at cardio moves for long periods of time… just short bursts… but that one kills ya! I just can’t seem to drink enough water though… I hate it!! Adding lemon and all that makes me nauseous.. I did It too much last time. I hope s/f koolaid helps in the water dept.. or tea.. Because yuck….Well here is a new article that I was sent today:
Well, the baby is now asleep.. So time to stop procrastinating and exercise. I hate it.. But I gotta get it over with!! I will comment later …. For real this time!!
Just a quick note to let you all know that I survived the birthday party! And yes, Jennifer...I did have ONE small brownie and a TASTE of icecream, but that was planned into my menu this week! I tried to get staff to eat all the brownies, but there was one left, so I HAD to eat it. The icecream was melted by the time I ate the brownie, so I just had what was on the brownie!
Hubby and Kaleigh are at his Mom's for the evening so I have the house to myself. I'm thinking about having a nice quiet dinner by myself and then going to go do 30 minutes of some sort of exercise...or more! Or maybe I will exercise first then eat! I'm not overly hungry right now!
Well ladies...I'm quite proud of myself! Amazing what I can do when I don't have a husband and a daughter beckoning me every 5 minutes!!!
I just finished 3.5 miles WATP!!!! Wooo Hooo! So that's over an hour of Aerobics today! I'm proud of myself!
And then I decided to make a nice healthy meal tonight! I had some pork loin defrosting while I worked out. When I got done I looked around in the fridge for some veggies that weren't spoiled (found some vidallia onions, gr. pepper, broccolli & summer squash that I could salavage) and sliced them up along with one of the pieces of pork (part of it) and cut off the fat! I seasoned it with some garlic, soy sauce & lemon juice! A friend from work gave me some Jasmine rice to try, so I cooked that up while I was sauteeing the veggies and pork! MMMmmmmmm! This is a great meal with so little fat and carbs! I wish I had time to make this every night (Of course, my family wouldn't eat it!)! It is just perfect to me, though!
OK, well I'm done with that little tangent now! LOL!
Elisha...hope your date is wonderful and that Jerry finds that true beauty within you! Hubby saw the movie and said it was good!
Jaymi...Hope your workouts were great! I will check out that article later!
Jennifer...hope you are working out tonight! Your shopping adventures are always fun, eh?!!
That's it for tonight, girls! Wherever the rest of ya are...hope all is well with you!
Lisa????? What's up girl? Haven't heard from you in a while! Hope you are doing ok! Hows the food this week? And the water? How about that bike, chickie!
Hi guys - I'm still here, just have had 2 jam-packed days. School is about to start back, and DH and I are having a huge yard sale. Plus, today we went to American Adventures (a kid's theme park). I walked and walked!!!!
Exercise - this morning 10 miles in 31 min on the bike. Go!!!
Plus, all the walking at the park - that's gotta count for something!
Food - Decent! Actually decent, considering I was away from home!! I had a chicken sandwich with just a few fries for lunch, and I always have diet Coke. Dinner was vegetables!
Water - Not as good as it should be! Tomorrow must be better!
Am I still determined??? Absolutely!!!
I have missed talking with you guys. It's just too weird when I don't post every day!!
Julie, I am so proud of you! All that exercise !! You are rockin!! And, you always check on me when I don't post for a while - thank you!! Good for you - stopping at one brownie is terrific. You really handled that situation well. Brownies are a trigger food for me big time!
Jennifer - I have never tried Crystal Light. I am missing out aren't I?? Gotta get some of it!!
Jaymi - Hi!! You are doing a fabulous job on your exercise . You make me feel like a lazy slug in comparison!
Rysa - I miss you terribly!! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there girl .
Elisha - Did you see the Bourne Supremacy yet?? I was wondering what you thought of it. I thought it was super!!
Lucy - How are you?? How did your new job go?? With all your energy, I'm sure you love it .
Well, I need to run. I have neglected the house the past couple of days and it is a disaster (no joke!). Thanks, guys, for making this such a great place to come. I can't imagine not having this group .
Just got home from another nice date. And the Bourne Supremecy was good too, though I think I still like the first one better.
Anyway, food today was good. Calories came in at 1692--33 calories UNDER budget, making up for those 12 calories over budget yesterday ( :P :P :P to you Jennifer!). Exercise was 25 minutes mowing the lawn. I count that as exercise because it is definitely more exerting than any 25-minute walk I've ever been on, and I count that as exercise! Besides, if you get drenched in sweat, that means it counts, right?
Here's what today's food looked like:
Breakfast: coffee with creamer, V8, boiled potatoes and American cheese on red. cal wheat toast
Lunch: water, 1/2 cheese quesadilla, tortilla chips, salsa
Dinner: spaghetti with meat sauce, Texas toast
Other: diet pepsi at movie, and coffee with vanilla creamer on the way home
I've figured out that I need to keep my calories below 1700, at the very most. If I eat more than that it slows down, and I'm so impatient already! I just want to make it below 200, then it can slow down if it wants (just as long as it doesn't stop!). I think I might readjust my calorie budget on DietPower so it stays at about 1550 instead of fluctuating based on how I am doing. Too much below or above that and I get antsy.
Lisa--Great job on the exercise and the food! Food is always difficult when we're not home, but you seem to have handled it well. Glad to hear you're still determined!
Julie--You are leaving me in the dust, girlfriend! You're really taking that challenge extra-seriously, aren't you? Maybe we should set up a challenge every week?!
Great job with the brownies/ice cream! I knew you could do it. And that dinner sounds yummy! I always make something special when it's just me (and when I have the time), but I'm sure that doesn't really surprise anyone, given my love for pampering myself!
Jaymi--Time flies when you're having fun, and sometimes even when you're not!
I hope your workout went well. Have you tried green tea? I've heard it has some great health benefits, and it doesn't taste too bad. Also, if you can find some tea with some mint in it you might want to try one, as the mint kind of makes up for the missing taste of sugar. That also works if you don't like the taste of diet soda--put a drop of liquid mint breath freshener on your tongue before you take a drink and it doesn't take so NutraSweet-y. I know it sounds weird, but I swear it works. Any form of mint works, but peppermint is best.
Jennifer--Just one question: how do you do it? You always work out, and you always eat well, and you just make me look like... I dunno, something not so good.
Keep it up though, because you're doing great!
Rysa--I hope the little guy is feeling better soon. You're right though--sometimes other things are more important than even this. Don't forget to take care of yourself too though. And if I ever get around to doing crunches for me, I'll add a few extras for you too!
Oh my goodness! I just went back and looked at all your July miles--wow! You chicks are really putting me to shame! Especially Jennifer and Julie--look at you chicks go! I've decided that my personal challenge for the month of August is to see how many miles I can wrack up, and to get those stairclimber minutes as high as possible. I'm going to aim for 750 stairclimber minutes or 25 miles walked, however it works out. I think that's within reach, and it will help get me below 200 before September. I'm getting my food back on track this week, and exercise is coming along nicely too. Be ready with that tazer if I start slacking!
Ok, that's it for me tonight. Talk to everyone tomorrow! Have a great night chicks!
~Elisha
I just kicked some major bootie with my exercise! I feel great. I did moderate level, low-impact aerobics for 30 min. I could have gone for more, but all 3 of my kids were hanging on me, whining, needing me.... but, anyway, that's alright! I really used my arms during the exercise, and they feel good.
Got up this morning and said, "Fat, you are not welcome here in my body any longer!!" (Well, I know we must have some fat, but I was meaning all that EXCESS!). I just felt in charge of myself (which I am, of course). I thought, "I am making the DECISION to do the right things today." And, it feels good to feel that way. Every day that I feel that way brings me closer to what I want!
I hope you all have a terrific day!! I'll check back in later on!!
Hello Everyone! Today I have sooo much to do.. and of course it is supposed to rain! But it is ALWAYS supposed to rain. I went to the store last night ot satisfy my chocolate craving.... which I shouldnt have... and when I got all the way out of the apartment complex.. it started pouring. By then DH had asked me to pick him up some stuff, and I didn't feel like trying to get back in... so I ended up getting all soaked. I had on fuzzy slippers.... which were and still are soaked! It was sunny about 10 minutes earlier. I noticed it was darker outside.. but duh it was late! I tell ya! Well today is one of my hardest days! I have to go to the Dollar Store and Walmart. They are hardest for me.. because I CAN NOT resist clearances.... and stuff for a dollar. And as you all know... dollars add up. If that could be an illness... I have it! Ebay is another one.. and Amazon.com. I just found a whole bunch of Murder She Wrote books for just A PENNY!! Now how can I resist that! A PENNY!!!
I have been up since 5:30, and I didn‘t exercise until after 8:30. It took me forever to get it done because the baby woke up.. But that was MY fault. I woke up sick to my stomach anyways. I'm still gonna exercise some more.. I gotta make up for those donuts I ate last night! .... I don't care if I get sick or not.. I took a midol!!!!.. That will have me bouncing off the walls!!!! Those things should be illegal!! This coffee and that Midol might have me running in circles! But that's kool because I feel one of my migraines coming on. I HATE TOM!!OH well Why is it that denise Austin always works the opposite body part than I want to do! Oh well, that's why I have other shows I taped! I think I"m gonna set up my daughters's bed today. Her baby bed turns into a toddler bed, then a day bed. Maybe even a transitional.. I don't know. But she woke up at 3 am crying to get in our bed... So at least if she wakes up she can get up and get in herself! I still can't get her off the freakin bottle! I got her sitting on the potty. But she only sits for like a second and says Tee tee! She says poo poo the funniest way... I can't even write it! She knows how to say the P sound.. but she doesnt do it! That is too funny! Well anyways I got lists to make for groceries, my menu for the week, household items.. etc. So I need to get on the ball before this turns into one of my many procrastinations!!! I will check back in later to leave personal comments... maybe even update if I have time! I hope everyone has a great day!
Today was a good day. Of course, I just got off the stairclimber, so that's probably just those legendary endorphins talking!
Food was right on target: 1550 calories (which was actually 48 over my DietPower calorie budget, but then the stairclimber burned 268, so now I've got some to go in the bank). Here's today food:
Breakfast: coffee with creamer, fried eggs, red. cal wheat toast
Lunch: coffee with creamer, diet coke, salami and LF mayo on red. cal wheat, mini cheddar rice cakes, chocolate pudding (I resisted the breakroom cookies today!)
Dinner: chili with saltine crackers, texas toast, diet vanilla pepsi, water
And then 30 minutes on the stairclimber. Every couple of minutes I try to go faster to see how many steps I can get in one minute. I usually do 60-65 per minute (1 step being both feet go up and down), but when I go fast I get up to 69-70. I know that doesn't seem like it's much faster, but I can really tell a difference. The thing is, I CANNOT do more than 70, no matter how hard I try. I can hit 70 exactly almost every time now, but I can't get even one more step in! Argh!!! It's so frustrating!!! At least it's motivating me to work harder, right?
Anyway... I finally talked to my Account Exec today. She didn't even know I had started my new position! Talk about communication problems! But then she said, "I should have known something happened, your monthly sales are well over 100% for the month, and that hasn't happened in a long time!" So maybe I'll get some stuff moving now. The former managers apparently didn't do anything--I've got damaged goods sitting there from almost 2 years ago--those are supposed to be returned to the company every month! Not only that, but I've got to do my entire inventory just to see what I've got and what I need. Oh well, at least it keeps me busy and makes the days go by quickly. And I get to go to training in Pittsburgh next Thursday, which should be fun, and I get a bunch of free stuff, so that's always cool.
On the other side of things, I got a call about a tech writing position with Lockheed Martin. The guy said he has to get my resume approved by the project manager, then he'll be calling me back. My friend on the inside says they're offering positions to just about everyone who will take them, so there's a pretty good chance I'll get a job making $35K+ that's actually in my field within the next few weeks. I'm trying not to get excited, because I know if I do I'll be really disappointed if I don't get it. But I could really use this job. Granted, it would be insanely boring (technical documentation isn't exactly known for its thrills and chills), but it would be a good steady job, good money, and a good reference.
Ok, so that was my day. Keep your fingers crossed for me on the job prospect.
Have a great evening everyone!
~Elisha
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Reason: Typos annoy me.
I swear I'm still around!!! Been horribly busy and the new job is good -- I work at Bon-Macy's (same as Macy's or Bloomingdale's) and it's great. I think I've lost about 1 lb already just from working so hard all day, and it feels good to get rid of all that silly energy I've always got!
ANyway I really have no time because I need to finish the laundry and etc etc etc you know where I'm going with this and it's already 8:15 p.m.!! ACK!!! Someone magically transport 4 pairs of tights to me, kay? Black, flesh, white, and some more black. That's all I need.
All right well, everybody have a great weekend okay?! *hugs* to all!
On the other side of things, I got a call about a tech writing position with Lockheed Martin. The guy said he has to get my resume approved by the project manager, then he'll be calling me back. My friend on the inside says they're offering positions to just about everyone who will take them, so there's a pretty good chance I'll get a job making $35K+ that's actually in my field within the next few weeks. I'm trying not to get excited, because I know if I do I'll be really disappointed if I don't get it. But I could really use this job. Granted, it would be insanely boring (technical documentation isn't exactly known for its thrills and chills), but it would be a good steady job, good money, and a good reference.
Ok, so that was my day. Keep your fingers crossed for me on the job prospect.
Have a great evening everyone!
~Elisha
Fingers and toes crossed for you. You had a good day, chickie! Keep up the good work and the positive attitude! (((((((((((Elisha))))))))))))
Hello Everyone! Damn yesterday was almost cause for Divorce! But seriously, I did get a tad carried away in the clearance isle… but only about 32.00 worth! And clothes ranged from 2.00 to 4.00! Oh… I bought 2 pair of tennis shoes for $1.00 each!! Now how could I pass that up!!! They were of course for the baby, but they are a size 7 which are too big…but that means that later I won’t have to buy her none! I only bought a couple of things for me.. Just some sports bras and tights for 3.00, I bought a couple of dresses for my daughter and 1 pair of shorts for my son. I wanted to buy more for him…. But they didn’t have any thing in his size. I hate that! School is starting soon. Again.. I’ve been up since 5:30 and it’s almost 7 and I haven’t done anything. Well I folded 2 loads of clothes because the hubby took them out last night.. And you know how it is when it cools off… All WRINKLY! So.. Anyways I had to put them back in the dryer and fold them. I had planned to exercise before Denise Austin came on… but didn’t happen. I guess I have to put up my babies toddler bed myself…. Waiting on “other people” to do it… will never happen.. Or it won’t happen NOW!! I did ok with eating.. Until!! I got hungry and ended up eating 2 chocolate donuts… and some skittles. And… I ate a double cheeseburger. What else can I do?!? I did exercise.. But not enough to burn off all of those calories.. I walked in Walmart for OVER an hour.. But not sure if that counts! Oh.. Back to the money thingy… I spent too much …. As usual. But…. I only spent about 45.00 on groceries for the week, and 35.00 on household items.. If he went shopping himself.. Then he wouldn’t complain. I went to the store with him the other day… and he kept picking up stuff that we didn’t need. But he doesn’t think he should have to because he works… Well, shut up then! We needed the stuff I bought.. Except for the pictures! Oh, and the ink cartridges for the printer was 60.00!!! Da*n, I can almost buy another printer! But I have been without ink on this printer for over a month. I even called and asked him about it. I bought myself another watch… *only 6 bucks* because mine broke…and another alarm clock *which was on clearance for 7 bucks* because I can’t hear mine anymore… and I need to wake up!!! So what ever! Anyways I gotta go start exercising. Weigh-in is tomorrow… and If I weigh more than 145 I will go on a starvation diet… or jump off a bridge..either one. Nah… but that would make me very depressed…. That would be over 6 lbs gained in 2 weeks…. And although some people might not understand how important 6 lbs is…. To me… It’s a big freakin deal!!!! Anyone who have been here through it with me knows how hard I have worked to lose 6 lbs (which takes almost 2 months to lose) and to turn around and gain it back in so less of time.. Pisses me off. I refuse to step on the scale until tomorrow morning. Today is a new day…. And I’m gonna try to not eat any candy.. And be good. I don’t have any sweets in here so that should help. Well I want to at least exercerse before 7:30, so I need to post this.. And come back later and leave comments. I hope everyone has had a great morning so far! Be back soon!
It's soooo good to be back, chickies! I missed checking in while I was at Mom's for my 3 day weekend. Thursday I was running amock here trying to get everything in order before I left. End of the month, last minute details to take care of, a closing that fell apart & will have to be re-scheduled for August...little stuff. And getting 9 new files off my desk before 4pm so that I could hit the road before traffic got ridiculous.
Hubby came to see me at the office so at least I'd see him before I left. It's kinda like playing hooky when I get to see him during the work day. I had a much later lunch than normal, to hold me over on the 4 hour drive to Tampa. I had a Zone bar & 1/3 cup smart start to munch on for the drive.
Food was pretty good over the weekend. Only "bad" thing we did was breakfast out on Friday morning at Denny's. I'm not big on breakfast food, so I got the SuperBird- basically a turkey melt (no tomatoes!) and gave my mother the bacon. I did have the french fries, but since I have been so good, it was a tiny splurge.
Mom & I spent hours in the pool. Did our own convoluted brand of water aerobics, and then just playing around, splashing, and being silly. I got some sun, and I can actually see the beginnings of some real tan. The fake tanner has worn off, and I don't think I'll be using it except to touch up any areas- can't deal with orange cuticles and stained toes. I showed her the resistance tube work that I do, and I ordered a set to be mailed to her. Also swapped a loose resistance band with her- the one that came with the WATP is purple (her favorite color) and is pretty easy for me. I traded that to her for a hot pink, tougher resistance band, so now she can build up. She had 2 of the hot pink, so she'll be ok.
All the exercise has really paid off. When I got back home at 7pm, after 2 meals & a snack while driving, after a whole lot of water & Crystal Light during the day, I had to step on the scale, even though it wasn't normal "weigh in" time. HFS!!!!! I was down! I even got my new middle #!!!!! Now, I want a pool, ASAP, with the new house, because 4 hours in there on Friday felt like nothing. Same thing- 3 hours Saturday whizzed by! And I was able to do more of the moves because the water cushions the joints. Or maybe I'll look for an Aquacise class around here....hmmm...
Now for the even better news....I am at my lowest # now (well, I was below this on the way up, but who the heck wants to count that....) and I am 3 pounds from a 50 pound loss since we got a scale that works. This is my 2nd "goal" to work towards. My next big milestone...well, I'm hoping to be there before the end of the year, but I'm hesitant to talk #s like that yet. With my chickies, I feel like I can definitely make it. And when I do, there will be a celebration like you've never seen
Today at a glance...
We lost power during the night, thanks to even more rain- so I woke up at 7:10. Eeeep! That gave me enough time to shower, throw on clothes, slap together my breakfast & lunch, and run off to work. Don't think that kind of elevated heart rate counts for much.
Breakfast
1 apple & cinnamon cottage double
2/3 cup soy smart start
Lunch
3/4 cup ditalini
3/4 cup meat sauce
sprinkle parmesan
4oz diced pears
Afternoon exercise
2 miles WATP, minimum.
UB workout w/ resistance bands/tubes and hand weights while watching TV
Jaymi- wet fuzzy slippers- sorry, that just made me laugh! I know what you mean with ebay & amazon- I could spend waaaay too much money, especially when you find those bargains!
Julie- Way to go with the aerobics & that dinner. I tried Jasmine rice- made mom make that & couscous while I was there. Yum! Great find, chickie!
Lisa- Hope the yard sale went well, chickie. I love the "fat banishing" edict. Crystal Light- yes, this is awesome stuff. I also make the Kool Aid packets with Splenda instead of sugar. You should try it- I get a lot more water in because of that- no sugar, no caffeine....it all counts.
Elisha- Pbbbblt! You do such a great job staying in your #s! And that mowing- drenched in sweat counts as double exercise, especially if people could see you. And with the stairclimber- HFS woman! 70 steps is 140 foot movements a minute...I can't pedal that fast- I top out at 114rpm, maximum, and I can only keep that up for 15-25 seconds, and then I pant like a fiend. Good Luck with the tech writing job- I'll keep everything crossed for you. You asked how I do it. Planning/Preparation, and fear. Hubby & I will cook in advance, and I immediately measure the portion sizes & freeze for lunches, and easy dinners. Easy to nuke a pre-cooked chicken breast & veggies for a dinner. When I open a box of cereal, I immediately measure out & baggie the contents, storing them in that box. Everything that I can do to take the thinking out of my daily routine, I have to do. And then there is the fear. I was getting out of breath walking from the car into the grocery store. Walking up the stairs in our house was enough to get me winded. I felt like crap, and knew that if I didn't do something, and do it now, I was looking at a stroke or heart attack. Plus, we have arthritis problems in the family- mom had surgery on both knees when she was turning 50. At 52, she was diagnosed with diabeties. These were big warning signals for me- I either fix this now, or I'm signing my own death sentence. Fear can be a very powerful motivator. That's basically how I make myself do what I'm doing- I want to be around to grow old with my hubby, and enjoy the property we just bought. I don't want to be 32 years old & so badly out of shape that the 92 year old neighbor with cataracts can make it to the mailboxes before I can.
Lucy- miss ya, girlie! I'm glad you like the new job. Tights for everyone! I'm sure you are kicking butt every free second you get. If I know you, you'll be doing squats while re-folding clothes & putting them on the low shelves
Ok, this took 2 hours to get written (between actual work) so it is time to actually go fake productivity. Glad to be back, chickies!
Gaaah I'm alive!! Work = very busy. I had no idea it would be like this! Plus, I'm not in a specific section and they messed my whole schedule up so THAT SUCKS, and today is my first day off. It's hard on my feet, though.
I did a formal weigh-in this morning and I'm at <b> 173.3 </b> WOOHOO!!! Totally rad, if you ask me!
Well, basically here's how it's working. I'm on my feet for approx. 11 hrs each day that I work, and my feet go numb at around hour 7. Sooo they hurt really badly, and once I wake up in the morning, the only still numb parts are the tips of my big toes, which are STILL numb. Gah!!
Found a couple new pairs of pants in the closet that are really comfy, now, which is rad. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to do my 1 mile on the machine every morning, because it's way too time consuming, and I've been forced to actually do my hair, which pisses me off greatly. I don't DO that girly stuff!
Anyway, food has been pretty good. I've been eating one balance bar every day, which has a ton of protein, lots of good stuff, etc etc, and then I actually eat for the meal that I won't eat anything for. Ehhh hard to explain.
Parents' house is rad -- Mom took me up Saturday morning after they had the key, and it's gorgeous! It looks out over the whole Sound, into the San Juans, up at Vancouver BC, the cities of Everett & Seattle (Seattle on a clear day), and on a clear day, a PERFECT view of Mt. Rainier!! VERY awesome. Needs a ton of work, like all new -everything- inside, but they have always wanted a beach house. And, since this is what my bro & I get to inherit after our parents pass away (which is never going to happen, I've already decided. Tehy're just not allowed), we get to help make the whole house perfect. It needs a new kitchen, new cabinetry in the whole house, new carpets (parents' new room looks like someone was murdered on the floor, it's just soaked with blood [which is actually from femme dogs being in heat, but still], and the downstairs smells even worse), walls have to be patched up, new toilets & tubs, and you can't walk out onto their HUGE deck because it's totally rotten at the moment. Anyway, it's awesome and I LOVE it.
All right, I'm gonna go do anything and everything today that doesn't require me to walk and I'll tlak to you chickies later!! Hope everybody is having a rad day! you guys rock!
Way to go, girlie!
I got up at 6, fixed my hubbies lunch, fixed me some....get this.. COFFEE, and it was already almost 7!!! That's what time I should have exercised… right!!!! WRONG! I didn’t exercise until about 10.. After I finished procrastinating the baby woke up. I need to stop doing that!!! Well TOM is right on schedule... but PMS is still here big time! Why can't it be late sometimes?!? Maybe even like a day! 
I found some generic ones online for way cheaper.. but scared to buy them.... does generic work the same?!? Hmmm. Anyways Oh hold on…. 
I feel great. I did moderate level, low-impact aerobics for 30 min. I could have gone for more, but all 3 of my kids were hanging on me, whining, needing me.... but, anyway, that's alright! I really used my arms during the exercise, and they feel good. 
Nah… but that would make me very depressed…. That would be over 6 lbs gained in 2 weeks…. And although some people might not understand how important 6 lbs is…. To me… It’s a big freakin deal!!!! Anyone who have been here through it with me knows how hard I have worked to lose 6 lbs (which takes almost 2 months to lose) and to turn around and gain it back in so less of time.. Pisses me off. I refuse to step on the scale until tomorrow morning. Today is a new day…. And I’m gonna try to not eat any candy.. And be good. I don’t have any sweets in here so that should help. Well I want to at least exercerse before 7:30, so I need to post this.. And come back later and leave comments. I hope everyone has had a great morning so far! Be back soon! 
