Who invited you winter?

It is freaking cold! Cold I tell you. I am sitting here with a sweatshirt on. Brr!

I wore a top and pants today to work that I haven't worn in at least 2 years. The pants were probably too big but we had important people from corporate coming so I ironed them nicely last night and wore them to work today. I got a lot of nice comments about how nice I looked so that made my day.

Tomorrow starts awesome October!! Can't wait. I am going to the gym (seeing the trainer so it's happening) tomorrow night so it is ON!

Also FINALLY my fit bit is going to be coming soon. I can't wait!! I will be posting lots about it when it arrives. I should have it by the end of October.

Getting things ready for a yard sale on October 10th that my oldest sister is having. I am going to try and get rid of as much as I can. I don't need it and I don't want it so please someone else please come and by my crap. Thanks. Ha ha!

On "The Biggest Loser" front-Tracey I do not like you. I'm all about Rudy (team Connecticut) and Rebbecca.

Bring on October!!

I know I promised I was going to post about our camping trip but I haven't gotten around to that yet.

I feel like my exercise mojo has sort of disappeared. Have you seen it? Because if you have I would like you to return it to me because I really would like it back. It's totally frustrating and depressing to not go and work out. I haven't worked out since Thursday and before that I can't remember without going back to look through my blogs.

So here is my plan for October:

Exercise 4 times a week for an hour

Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep

Drink at least 64 ounces of water

I can do this and I will do do this!! With October starting on a Thursday I will only get in 3 days of exercise this week but I'm okay with that.

I am truly exhausted tonight. I was up late last night having and I promised myself to be in bed by 10:30pm at the latest. I also ate dinner at 10pm last night which is so not like me. I don't remember the last time I did that!!

I'm excited for "The Biggest Loser" tonight.

Off to catch up on some blogs!!

Weigh in results after vacay

I am up 1 pound. That is not bad. I didn't worry about what I ate Friday-Tuesday and today I weighed in at 244.2 pounds. That is not bad at all.

I wasn't really sure what to expect to be honest but I didn't eat a lot while we were gone. I just didn't eat healthy things.

This week I want to lose the gain and maybe a little more. I would love to get under 243 which would be a "new" number. I want to workout 3 times. I want to get in plenty of water. I want to get plenty of sleep. I want to stop eating by 9pm. I am totally recommitting myself. I can do it!!

My next update I plan to talk about our trip!! It's way over due. And maybe post some pictures!!

Back into the blogging!!

I went to the gym last night and saw the trainer for the first time in a month. It was great and I had an awesome workout and I was so happy to be back. I am seeing him again NEXT Thursday so I'm happy about that. There was one point I felt like I might actually vomit. That was a first for me so I guess I must have been working myself pretty hard.

I rushed home so I could watch "Grey's" which happened to be 2 hours and that kept me up until after 11pm which left me totally exhausted for the day and I'm ready to drop right now.

Work was super busy because my sister had the day off and my other coworker had to leave for a few hours for a doctors appointment so I was alone for awhile and was swamped. Which is good and bad at the same time.

I still need to update about our camping trip.

Tomorrow is weigh in which could be ugly or not so ugly.

Plans to hit the gym tomorrow if I can get myself up in the morning.

On a sad note the son of a friend of the hubby's committed suicide on Wednesday. The service is on Monday.

On a happy note a dear child that I have loved since the day she was born is now a woman. She will be 12 next month and I adore my little "munchkin" like she was my own child. She does call me Auntie. I can't believe she is already nearly a teen never mind this.

I will update more I promise. I am getting back into the blogging.

I'm alive

I haven't been in a blogging mood. I will be heading to the gym in a bit and I'm hoping to post a better update soon.

I haven't been to the gym in a couple weeks (if not more) and I'm meeting with the trainer so that should do me some good.

I hope to update more tonight or tomorrow. Or if not then, Saturday.

I do have lots to post about. I just haven't been in the blogging mood.

Home Sweet Home

I am very sun burnt. We went on a seal watch today and I didn't think to put on any sun block before we got on the boat and now I'm red as a lobster.

I'm very tired.

I didn't eat as badly as I thought I would which is a plus.

Update to come tomorrow.

I have a few pictures.

The seals were super cute. I am terrified of water and boats and I survived. And didn't get eaten by any sharks.

It's good to be home. I missed my kitties.

We had a great time.

I love my shower.

Cape Cod Bound!!

We should have left by now but we always end up leaving later then planned. Ha ha.

Anyway I'm down 0.6 this week. I'm getting pretty close to the 230's! I cannot wait. Next week when we get back from the Cape I am going to step up the exercise again and make it into the 230's by the middle of October. I am expecting a gain next week so I'll have lose that. Ha ha!!

Have a nice weekend!

Fly by posting!!

Hey ya'll!! I just wanted to fly by and update really quickly because I have a lot to do before we leave tomorrow for our trip.

I took today off from work to wash clothes, clean up the house, run errands and pack before we leave. The landlord decided to day would be a good day to take over the basement and work on the furnace. Ahem. So I had no time to do any laundry until he was done. I was less then thrilled. So I will be up all night doing that. At least my house looks shiny and clean and I won't have to worry about that when I get home.

If one of your coworkers was constantly making personal calls and making you and your other coworker have to pick up the slack would you go to your boss about it? Because I am thinking I might have to do that when I return from work. I mean, I know she is having some issues right now and I know she stabbed me in the back and all, but it's kind of ridiculous when she is on the phone for 45 minutes and I have to do everything while my other coworker is on her lunch break. Suggestions? Ideas?

I wore jeans today that I haven't worn in a very long time!!

I may or may not bring my laptop with me. I am thinking no because we are on vacation. I don't know. We'll see. If I don't, I will return on Monday evening!!

Biggest Loser night!!

I'm sitting here watching "The Biggest Loser" (don't worry no spoilers) and they are running a weight loss surgery add during the show. Don't get me wrong, I do not have anything against weight loss surgery, but I just feel it's wrong. They do it EVERY season. I just find it wrong in so many ways.

Also, "TBL" related, Tara (from last season) is my friend on facebook and commented on my status tonight. I am such a LOSER that I had to call the hubby over and show him.

Work was a total madhouse today. I didn't get anything done (again). I have one day left before I'm off for 4 days and I hope to tie up a few loose ends.

Can't wait for the Cape!!

While watching "The Biggest Loser" tonight I asked the hubby if he wanted to start going to the gym with me when we get back from the Cape. He said yes. So that will be good for both of us.

Rip Patrick Swayze

I'm super sad about Patrick Swayze. When I was a kid I had a "Dirty Dancing" poster in my room. I loved that movie. I had both soundtracks. I loved that movie. And then he is also in my favorite move, "Donnie Darko". So I'm very sad to hear of his passing tonight.

Still kind of in a bit of a funk right now. I know I need to get back to the gym. Tomorrow night is "Biggest Loser" night so that is so not happening. I'll have to use the treadmill when I get home from work. I may not hit the gym at all this week do to having a lot of things to do before we leave on Friday for our trip. But we'll see what happens.

I saw my doctor today for a follow up and she was happy to see I was down a few more pounds. I told her I wished it was more and that also I'm a bit bloated. I promised more off when I see her the end of October. Ha ha.

I do plan to step it up when I get back from the Cape because you all do realize I will be eating not so good while we're gone. We come back on Monday and I'll be at the gym on Tuesday (I don't go back to work until Wednesday).

I am going to go through my closest and a few things when we get back to see if I can sell a few things on ebay. Being broke sucks. Ugh.

Off to read blogs!! 2 more days of work! Woot!!

Sunday update

Ugh, depression has hit me hard this weekend. I have been so unmotivated to do ANYTHING. At least it's this weekend and not next weekend when we are gone. I had big plans for cleaning up the apartment but I didn't get much done yesterday. I sat around watching television.

Speaking of which, that show "Hoarders"? OMG! That a horrible show. I had to turn it off because I felt terrible for those people. I can't even imagine.

It took me 3 hours to motivate myself to exercise today and that was just at home. I couldn't even get to the gym. But I at least did something. I did 30 minutes of weights and 30 minutes on the treadmill.

I am so looking forward to "The Biggest Loser" starting up on Tuesday night!!

Hopefully once TOM hits the depression will disappear because I haven't had any depression in awhile.

Maintain!

Would you believe I'm super happy and pleased with a maintain this week? Woot!

I was happy to see the same number again on the scale and even did a little dance around the bedroom. Which is what I did LAST week when I saw that number on the scale. Ha!! With TOM due this coming week I figured a gain which I wasn't going to freak about either. So maybe I'll see a little loss before we leave on Friday for the Cape? I'll be weighing in on Friday morning this week since I won't be around on Saturday.

Have I mentioned how much I enjoy tennis? I told the hubby that I think once I drop a little more weight I would like to take some lessons. I've played before but never correctly. Growing up there was a tennis court where I lived and I used it now and then with some friends but we didn't know what we were doing. I love watching it on television and I know it is a great workout.

Nice to know that this time next week I'll be enjoying some vacation time with the husband up at Cape Cod. We adore the Cape so much and look forward to our yearly returns. Hard to believe it will be 9 years that we got married on the 22nd. I love the man more then the day we got married.

I'm off to do my usual Saturday cleaning. I've been doing pretty well with my housework lately. Happy Saturday everyone!!

Spreety TV

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I watch too much television. But I admit I love television and I enjoy watching it. That is why I am so glad that I found Spreety TV Online !

Currently one of my guilty pleasures is "Jon and Kate Plus 8". All I have to do is go to Spreety TV Online and locate the show under reality television and I can catch up on episodes that I may have missed.

Or I still haven't watched the end of "Grey's Anatomy." Spreety TV Online has that show, too!! How awesome is that!

So if you are looking for a television, check out Spreety TV Online for all your television needs!!

Jeans

I know that I mentioned awhile back that I had tried on some jeans that hadn't fit in awhile and they fit now. And one pair still didn't quite fit but when they were given to me they wouldn't even go up over my hips? Well now I can actually zip them and button them. I wouldn't wear them because I have quite the muffin top but hey-they fit. I'm sure in a little more time I could wear them in public.

Today was just nuts at work. Part of it was one of my coworkers and I was glad to not be involved in it. I started a project that I didn't get to finish because it got super busy towards the end of the day so I need to finish that up tomorrow. I like days like that. I feel like I accomplished things.

I got and started the 2nd Sookie Stackhouse book. I said I wasn't going to but I couldn't help myself. I can't wait for the "True Blood" season finale this weekend!!

I'm so glad tomorrow is Friday!!

Sharks at the cape

I am so glad that I got a workout in tonight. I was tired after work and then grocery shopping and everything. But I pushed myself to do and I'm glad.

I did 30 minutes of free weights at home and then 30 minutes on my treadmill.

Who knows what the scale is going to tell me this week? TOM is due next and even though I've worked out 3 times already and I've stayed within my points, who knows. All I know is that I've done the best I can. I still have 2 days to go though.

Have you all heard about the sharks at Cape Cod? I've always had this deep fear of sharks for as long as I can remember. They are like a MILE OFF SHORE right now. Good thing I don't swim (can't is more like it) and yeah, I have this deep fear of sharks that keeps me out of the ocean! Ha!!

Off to catch up on blogs before heading to bed!!

Monday no Tuesday

I'm such a dork and I'm watching "Melrose Place" right now. I loved the show when it first was on so I had to watch it and see if I would get sucked into it again. So far I like it.

It was hard to go back to work today after having a long weekend. But I am just thinking that it is a short week and that next week is a shorter week and that we go camping next week.

I totally need to hit the gym tomorrow. I gave myself the day off today because I was so beat from yesterday. If not tomorrow morning then I'll go on Thursday. I'm still trying to get myself up for a morning workout. I keep trying though so I guess that is the good thing.

Off to watch "Melrose". Ha ha.

Fair food

Hubby suggested that we head over this a local fair that is a few towns over from us. I thought why not? We wanted to get out of the house for a few hours.

OMG! There was so much FOOD! Do you know how hard it is for someone who trying to watch what they eat when there is food EVERYWHERE! WOW! It's disgusting to be honest. No wonder why we are all so over weight in America. Let me see if I can remember what I saw: fried dough, soft serve ice cream, strawberry shortcake, apple crisp, hot dogs, turkey legs, pork chops, fried chicken, Italian sausage, donuts, hamburgers, grinders (or subs as some of you call them), salads (okay an attempt to be healthy but I didn't see anyone eating these people!!), ice cream sundaes, pizza, egg rolls, Thia food and I'm sure there is some food I can't think of right now.

But you know what? I didn't eat ANY OF IT! And I love strawberry shortcake. And fried dough. I had a bottled water.

We had a blast. We walked around for 2 hours so I'm happy to burn off extra calories. We saw some super cute animals (I love me some animals), a new born baby calf and a cow about to give birth (I wanted to stay and watch but we didn't), lots of cute little crafty things I didn't need to buy and didn't, and just had fun. It was nice to get out and DO SOMETHING on a beautiful day.

Now I'm going to eat dinner because I only had 5 points all day and didn't realize that until the drive home and wondered why I was starving.

Back to work tomorrow but it's only a 4 day work week!

Happy Labor Day!

Well I'm sad that it's already Monday and the 3 day weekend is coming to a close already. It totally stinks. BUT that just means our camping trip is just getting closer and closer and that makes me happy. Plus it's only a 4 day work week this week.

I have already worked out today and it's not even noon!! Ha!! I pulled out my free weights for 30 minutes and then I hit the treadmill for another 30 minutes. I'm feeling pretty darn good about it, too.

I made a very healthy and yummy meatloaf dinner last night. It was a weight watchers recipe though so don't worry!! Even hubby enjoys it so that is always a plus. Tonight I am planning on making another weight watchers dinner. I wish hubby could grill but our grill needs a little repair work before that can happen.

Not exactly sure what we're going to do today. We're still trying to figure that out.

Beautiful Sunday!!

I totally cannot wait until our camping trip to Cape Cod. September 18th cannot get here fast enough!! This 3 day weekend is awesome enough, but come on!!! Also, our 9 year wedding anniversary is the 22nd so that will be nice, too.

I went to the gym this morning. And surprise! The power did not go out. I thought for sure it would. It felt good to be there since I haven't worked out in a week. I had a great workout. 30 minutes of weights and 3o minutes of cardio.

The weather is beautiful here today. I just love it.

I finally picked up "Dead Until Dark" by Catherine Harris which is the first book based on the "True Blood" television show. I'm nearly done with it and, of course, already want the second one.

I'm off to catch up on blogs and enjoy the rest of this wonderful day. Have a good one everyone!!

2.6

Not sure how I managed to drop 2.6 pounds this week but it happened. And I'll take it!

I haven't seen 243 on the scale it some time either!!

Now I'm off to do some housework and laundry and all my usual Saturday afternoon fun stuff.

Have a great day everyone!!

3 day weekend!!

Woohoo!

So glad it's a 3 day weekend!!

Looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow.

2 weeks from today hubby and I will be camping. I cannot wait!!

Light Sleeper

I didn't eat the garlic bread!! And for me that is pretty huge because I love bread. LOVE IT!! And I had my left over salad and chicken for lunch today. I also didn't eat the yolk that was in my eggs in the salad either. I forgot how much I love this salad. I used to eat it all the time way back when.

We had a lot of fun with the in-laws and hubby's Uncle and girlfriend. I love my in-laws. They are super awesome. We ended up getting home pretty late last night and I had a hard time sleeping. Boo. And then for some reason my neighbors decided it would be a good time to start moving stuff around and I couldn't sleep.

Ugh. I am a very light sleeper and I haven't had issues with sleeping for awhile. I was pretty cranky about it. But I am pretty tired right now so I'm sure I'll be going to bed soon.

Thanks for all the awesome comments. You are all the best. I'm glad I could motivate people, despite my lack of exercise this week.

Wednesday morning I woke up and our ceiling was leaking. Not something I was happy about seeing. Luckily the landlord seems to have fixed it. I swear this place is falling apart. If it's not one thing it's another. Ugh!!

TGIF tomorrow and a 3 day weekend!!

Off to catch up on blogs since I was out all night last night!!

Despite the lack of sleep I was in a pretty great mood.

Slim Shady

Brought in a photo album today to show coworker what hubby’s skinny best friend USED to look before he got skinny and there are skinny pictures of me in there.

*sigh*

Do I want it enough? Yes I do.

Do I want it enough to work for it?

Yes I do.

Am I going to push myself enough to get up and exercise in the morning?

Yes.

On a happier note, one of my coworkers said it looks like I’ve lost weight and has been calling me Slim Shady all day. Ha ha. It’s flattering and all but really it’s not enough to notice. I think it’s just the pants I’m wearing.

But I’ll take it.

Looking forward to dinner tonight. I’m having a gilled chicken salad!! And saying NO to garlic bread!!

Sookie!!

I am hoping to make it to the gym tomorrow morning. As much I keep saying I haven't had a problem going at night, I just enjoy going in the morning much more. My gym bag is packed and ready to go. Do I really need those extra 45 minutes of sleep? Will it make that much of a difference? Not really.

Tomorrow night hubby and I are going over to his parents for dinner. Hubby's Uncle is visiting from Florida. We haven't seen him in over 3 years. He's been here since Friday night and is leaving on Thursday so we haven't had the chance to visit with him yet.

The weather hasn't gotten a bit cold already here in Connecticut. It's fall already. We went from having no summer at all to fall in the blink of an eye. I can only imagine how cold it's going to be when we go camping in a couple of weeks.

And speaking of camping, hubby is enjoying planning our trip. He has his list of the things we need to get before we go and is busy researching everything online. We got our tent and they were out of the one he ordered so they upgraded it to the next model up for the same price. Nice!

I want to buy the Sookie Stackhouse books. I know if I read more then the first 2 it will ruin the shows for me, but I just love "True Blood" so much. They sell a Merlots mug and t-shirt that I want for my Birthday. It is now my favorite show. Sorry "Lost".

Andrea is now in onederland!! Woohoo! Go congratulate her!!

And before I go, you must check out the incredible Angie that the amazing Lexie videoed and put up on youtube: