Happy Halloween!!

I am so close to the 230's! OMG! My goal was to be under 240 by today but seeing 240.2 this morning totally made my day! I cannot believe it. I am down 1.8 pounds this week. I am super excited. I am hoping to push myself super hard this week so I can (hopefully) get there next Saturday.

I hit the treadmill this morning for 60 minutes I was so happy!!

Yesterday went well at work. Everyone enjoy the pasta and cupcakes. Also those cupcakes? DANGEROUS! I left them at work so I wouldn't eat them all. 2 points each but super good!

Happy Halloween everyone!!

Halloween Food!!

As always it felt great to get back to the gym.

I even did 35 minutes of cardio tonight just because. And of course my 30 minutes of weights. I'm totally going to feel it tomorrow.

We're having a Halloween party at work tomorrow (we love to party at work and any excuse to bring in food we'll do it) and right now I am making this fantastic meal I saw on Paula Deen the other day. Now, before you all get nutty and freak out, please check out the link and see I am doing the Richard Simmons version. I love me some Paula Deen but watching her cook makes my arteries clog up. Butter and cream oh my!! Plus I am making another Hungry Girl dessert-this time chocolate marshmallow cupcakes! Yum! I can eat all of this and I am so excited!!

Vacation in 3 weeks. I cannot wait. And Mom here in less then 3 weeks. Woohoo!!

Positive thoughts

If there is one thing that puts me in a decent mood is going to see my doctor. She always has such awesome and positive things to say to me. I've been a Debbie downer these past few days and seeing her helped.

Also so did my husband, my sister and a few girls at work today so I can't just say it was just the doctor.

I've been upset because since July I've only gone down 2 pounds. According to my doctor I've gone down 3 pounds since she saw me last (which was in September) so that is good. But on my scale it's only 2 pounds. Which is a big freaking bummer and even though I try to not let the scale get me down, I feel like I've been working really hard lately. And then when I don't see the results I want I step back and don't bust my ass.

Like this week.

I worked out 4 times last week and stayed the same.

This week I've only worked out once.

The diet is not the problem. It's the lack of exercise.

So seeing the doctor and having her tell me I look good, that she can see a difference is nice. I mean I've been getting that a lot lately and it helps. I have to stop letting the scale make me happy or sad because I'm wearing clothes I haven't worn in 2 years and OF COURSE my wedding rings again!!

So I'm hoping to start busting ass again at the gym tomorrow. I need to stop feeling sorry for myself.

Fitting in the movie seats on Saturday night was a big plus, too!!

Frustrated

Blah!

Not feeling it all.

Feeling very frustrated because I've only managed to drop 2 pounds since July. I feel like I'm just running in circles right now. *sigh*

And I seriously doubt that I'm going to see the 230's on Saturday.

Double blah!!

Date night

Hubby and I had a great date night last night. I don't remember the last time we went out to dinner and a movie on a Saturday night together.

I think I did well with dinner. I had grilled turkey, a baked potato (no butter or sour cream) and broccoli. It came with a biscuit but I didn't eat it. I also brought my butter spray with me. Hee hee. Total nerd.

I brought snacks for the movie but didn't eat them. I was still very full from dinner.

And speaking of the movie: Holy freaking cow! We saw "Paranormal Activity". Scared the pants right off me. I love scary movies and for years "The Ring" has been sitting in number one for me as my favorite but not anymore. I screamed a few times and enjoyed every minute of it. I would totally recommend it if you like horror movies. But if you don't and get scared easily, then I wouldn't see it.

I'm glad I worked out yesterday but I was up late and slept in today and don't think I'm going to make it to the gym today. I may hit the treadmill later but we'll see.

Big fat maintain

Today is weigh in day and I didn't lose anything. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zero. It's a big fat MAINTAIN this week. Kind of annoying when I totally busted my tail to workout 4 times.

However there were a few days I didn't get in all my points so....that could have something to do with it.

This week I am going to do the same thing but make sure I eat more.

I know right? Who would think you would have to eat more to lose more. But I know my body and I know that if I workout a lot I have to eat enough to keep my body happy.

Our Salem trip has been canceled. My sister isn't feeling well and the weather is kind of crappy. So the hubby and I are going to go do some shopping, have dinner and then go see "Paranormal Activity" together later. Kind of like a date. lol

I worked out today. Saturday is not usually a planned workout day for me but I wanted to workout so I did it. 30 minutes of weights and then 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Made it

I made it through the day at work. Actually it ended up getting pretty busy and I didn't have to worry about eating towards the end of the day.

I even hit the treadmill when I got home for 60 minutes so I worked out 4 times this week for the first time in awhile.

Not sure if I am going to hit my goal of 239.8 by October 31st or not but I'm pushing really hard to do so.

I am hoping to workout (at home) tomorrow before we head up to Salem.

Also last nights "Flash Forward"? OMG! I hate endings like that. Now I have to wait to see what happens.

Struggling

Today is just one of those days where I feel like I could eat everything that is not nailed down. I am really struggling to stay on track.

It doesn’t help that there is pizza sitting in the break room.

Oh and a peanut butter cheesecake.

There is only so much sugar-free gum a girl can chew, right?

At least my car is running again.

And Salem is back on!!

Er excuse me?

Made it to the gym last night. Woohoo!! And I'm totally feeling it this morning. But I'm happy about that. Not sure if I will be able to get there tonight or not with our car situation but if not I plan to workout at home.

Something my co-worker said to me on Wednesday has been sitting in my head and bothering me. We happened to be discussing weight loss (one of the things we always talk about at work) and a couple of our coworkers in other offices have had lap-band surgery and she said to me "You should totally have that done". Er...what?! WHY would you say that? What makes you think I should do that? I told her "I didn't want to have that done" but I was kind of...well I guess the word would be offended? I know she didn't mean it to be because that isn't how she is but it's still bugging me now. I have NO PROBLEMS with people who have surgery for weight loss but that isn't for me. I know it can be done without pills or surgery because I can did it before and I will do it again. I just was surprised she said that to me. I'm happy for these 2 woman (and I think we have another person who had it but he isn't saying) and realize sometimes surgery is the only answer.

I think her comment totally made me bust ass more then usual last night because I was pretty drenched when I walked out the gym door.

Our plans for Salem, Massachusetts have been canceled do the fact that we don't have a running car. Boo!!

I am re-reading Jennifer Lancaster's book "Such a Pretty Fat" and totally recommend it to anyone who loves to read (like myself). I am snorting and giggly and laughing my way through it (again). We totally were separated at birth. Her sense of humor is spot on when it comes to mine. Ha! I can't wait for her next book.

TGIF!!

Pretty and Sparkly

2 people were fired at my work today. One that has been there for 7 weeks. The other for 7 years. Pretty scary. Neither worked in my office but still upsetting. Not sure if I mentioned that I was asked to be honest about issues that we had been having last week and me, being the ever so brutally honest person that I am, was just that. I hope that didn't help get someone fired but to be honest (ha ha) I don't think answering the phone and getting it to the right person/department is that hard. I did it for the first 9 months I worked for this company when I started nearly 9 years ago.

We still don't know what is wrong with our car. Right now we have a rental car, which costs money which we don't have a lot of right now but we need a car. Hubby's best friend offered to let us borrow his truck if we need that so we may be driving that if we don't get the car fixed soon.

Not sure what this means for our trip to Salem we have planned for this weekend yet.

I think my workout at home last night must have been pretty decent because I can totally feel it in my arms tonight.

I am enjoying being able to wear wedding ring again. It's all pretty and sparkly.

Give me a break!!

I feel like I just cannot catch a freaking break!!

I get ready for the gym and I jump in the car to leave and...the car won't start.

*Sigh* What a freaking pain in my butt. We just dumped a bunch of money in the car a couple weeks ago for a new water pump and radiator. Luckily hubby and father in law are pretty handy with automobiles but it's still really frustrating since we aren't exactly made of money these days.

I didn't let that stop me from my work out though. I did my workout at home. I did 30 minutes of weights and then hit the treadmill for 30 minutes.

I was really looking forward to going to the gym tonight though. Boo!!

Also my cat is snoring very loudly right now. Could be sleep apnea. Ha ha.

I will be THAT person

No I don’t usually blog at work but today is a must.

I am wearing a shirt today that I haven’t worn in over 2 years. I have gotten several compliments about how good I look. 2 of my coworkers told me I looks skinny. They are my new BFF’s today.

I am also wearing my wedding ring for the first time in 2 years as well.

It’s the little things that keep me going.
Baby steps!

Hubby told me this morning he hoped I didn’t get too skinny when I got to goal. He does prefer me on the heavier side but only wants me to be happy. I don’t want to be skinny, I want to be healthy and I was healthy at 150 pounds. I prefer myself with some muscles.

I told him next year I plan to run some 5k’s. That, THAT is the person I want to be.

Also no gym last night so I’ll be going tonight and taping “The Biggest Loser”. I had to watch “Dexter” last night and that was an awesome episode. I hear that show. I forgot how good it was. It’s still my favorite show. I am still one episode behind on “Grey’s” right now.

And to prove I am a totally Twerd (“Twilight” nerd) one month from today, “New Moon” opens. My sister and I are going to see it. I am buying the tickets this week. Yep. I am 33 going on 14. Why do you ask?

The weekend is almost over!!

Great workout today!! I'm happy with the exercise mojo being back!! I'm going to try and go tomorrow night so I can catch "The Biggest Loser" tomorrow on Tuesday night. I didn't like missing most of it last night.

30 minutes of weights and 30 minutes of cardio today.

Now I have a yummy dinner cooking and looking forward to spending the evening with my hubby.

Too bad the weekend flies by so fast. Next Saturday we are going to Salem, Mass. I cannot wait!!

And it's snowing again.

Team Edward

Do you smell that? Can you taste it? Those would be the 230's. I'm so close right now I can SEE them. I am going to push myself hard this week and hopefully (fingers crossed) I will be there by Halloween!! I have 2.2 pounds to get there! I can do it! I can!!

I lost 0.8 (again) this week which is good considering I had Chinese food last Saturday. I told you I had a rough week last week and that was part of it. But getting back on the horse must have helped and that included 3 days at the gym.

My friend who ran the 5K came to visit me at work yesterday. We used to work together actually (she was per diem) but she left a couple years ago because it was too much for her working 3 jobs. She looks fantastic. And as always inspires me whenever I see her.

I just finished "Breaking Dawn" last night. It's the second time around for me reading the "Twilight" series. I just love those books and I'm surprised I didn't read the series again sooner. I can't wait for the "New Moon" movie next month. My sister and I have plans to go see it on opening night. Like we did with "Twilight". Personally, "Breaking Dawn" is my favorite and I can't wait to see what they do with that when they make it into a movie. I'm just saying. Ha.

Hubby and I may go see "Paranormal Activity" tonight. We'll see.

New cool blog

I haven't decided if I want to commit to this or not but I think it's a great idea. I actually have 18's and 16's. It's 14's that I will need when I get there. Check it out.

More snow talk

I totally rocked it at the gym tonight!! 30 minutes of weights and cardio.

Also PT took my measurements (I do keep tabs on them myself) and I am down with him, too. And my body fat is down, too. Rock on!!! He seemed pretty impressed with my push ups tonight. Guess I must be doing something right.

Of course with the snow, comes the horrible driving. The snow is not sticking to the ground and people are driving like there is a blizzard outside. Oh the fun has just started. Next week it's supposed to be in the 60's again.

My cats are loving one another. It's super cute.

Tomorrow is Friday!! Weeeee!!! I must get a pumpkin this weekend.

Why, Mother Nature?

Guess what? It's snowing outside.

Yes. Snowing. It's October.

What gives, Mother Nature?

Hubby looks better but no dentist yet. I am going to push him to the dentist. I will carry him there if I have to.

Gym soon.

Dentist and 5k

What is it with men when they are sick? Why don't they want to go to the doctor? Or in my hubby's case the dentist? His face is all swollen and it's obvious he needs to see a dentist and he stays home from school because he's in so much pain and could call and find a dentist and yet...he doesn't.

Around a year ago this month he ended up in the emergency room because he wouldn't go to a doctor. And then he had to have surgery a few months later. He hadn't seen a doctor a very long time. Now I will be honest and mention I haven't seen a dentist in a few years myself because I hate them. And I have to have my wisdom teeth out and that scares me to death. Also my dentist moved to Vermont and I loved him and since then I haven't found a new one. But I told hubby if he goes, I will go. And I will get my darn wisdom teeth pulled.

Men. What is the deal?!

He IS looking better then he was when I came but still.

So I mentioned that a friend of mine ran her first 5K last weekend. She had a blast and I was so happy for her as I looked at her pictures on facebook. She looks fantastic, too. She suggested I run with her next year and I would love to. So I have decided to start the C25K on Saturday. 3 times a week for 20 minutes? I can do that the days I don't go to the gym. I'm on it. When I originally started running in 2004 I just sort of just started running for as long as I could and then walked. And then the next day I would run a little more and so on. Then I could be ready to run a 5K next year. Or more then one since I would love to run the Thanksgiving one, too.

Also, "Where the Wild Things Are"? I cannot wait to see this movie. My nephew commented me on facebook about how excited he was when he saw the commercial and about how he remembered me reading the book to him when we were kids. I do remember that. Nice to know he remembers that, too. I am a happy Aunt.

My exercise mojo!!

The gym was annoyingly busy tonight. Yuck. I hate that. But I chugged along and did my workout and was super glad that I did it. Woohoo!! 30 minutes of weights and 30 minutes of cardio.

Exercise mojo you have come back to me!! I was a little nervous but you did not let me down.

Things seem to finally being falling into place again and I'm happy about it. I think that next week I may go Monday night instead of Tuesday because I didn't like missing the first hour of "The Biggest Loser". I love that show too much.

I am nearly done with reading "Breaking Dawn". I am sad. Oh did I mention this is the second time I've read it? It's my favorite book in the "Twilight" series. I can't wait for the "New Moon" movie next month. Yes-I am one of those people.

Blogs to read. Then bed!! Wednesday tomorrow. Woohoo!

Back to the gym!!

Made it to the gym today for the first time in awhile. It felt good. Hopefully I found my mojo and things will continue to fall back in line. 30 minutes of weights and 30 minutes of cardio.

Totally wish I could have made it to the yard sale yesterday. My sister made $89 this time. Last time she made $100. The extra cash would have been nice. But at least my car is running again.

I need to get a pumpkin. I love Halloween. It's my favorite holiday!!

Terrible week

I've been having a rough week. Really rough week. And my head hasn't been in the game at all. With everything that has been going on my eating and exercise took a little turn for the worst. However, I still managed to lose 0.8 pounds which has dipped me into the 242's for the first time.

Did I also mention that I am PMSing?

I'm feeling better. I went to bed at 8pm on Wednesday night and slept straight through until my alarm went off and felt much better. I must have needed the sleep.

A friend of mine ran her first 5k today. I am waiting to hear her results. She has lost nearly 100 pounds. I am so proud of her. So proud.

The hubby is working on the car (again) today. I'm not even going to begin to talk about it right now because it will just depress me even more. I'm trying to think about happier things.

Sharing a car sucks. I know I've mentioned that before.

I was supposed to go down to my sisters for a tag sale today but that didn't happen. We could have used some extra money should I have sold anything. Again-trying to thing of better things.

Hopefully everyone is having a great Saturday!!

Sick

I do not feel good at all. All day I felt off and tonight I'm still feeling horrible. I didn't eat much all day. I had about 6 points total and that is so not like me. We even had a birthday party breakfast and I just wasn't into it at all. I couldn't wait to come home and rest.

My car is back. Looks like it was the thermostat in the car. Hubby stated the radiator is going to need to be replaced soon, too.

I'm going to lay down. Hopefully this isn't going to last because I need to get to the gym tomorrow!!

Car

The water pump went in our car this morning while the hubby was driving me to work. And if you remember the hubby and I are sharing a car right now. It bites. Big time. So, luckily the in-laws live close and we went there and were able to leave our car and hubby brought me to work (I was 15 minutes late) and then he didn't go to school and he and his Dad worked on the car all day.

But it turns out it isn't just the water pump.

I'm not sure what else it is and it totally sucks because I was all ready to go to the gym tonight. Boo!!

I hate having one car.

By the way, the blueberry muffins are much better today then they were last night.

Muffins

I made blueberry muffins from Hungry Girl last night and they are okay. This is the first time I've made something from her cookbook that I'm not totally jumping from the roof about.

I've been pretty down in the dumps these past few days. Trying to pull myself out of it. Hang in there my friends because I plan to be back.

This is supposed to be a weight loss blog right?

Flashbacks

Since I'm not really feeling the blogging thing right now here is a blast from the past from 5 years ago:

My eating I guess isn’t going as good as I thought because the scale said 157.8 pounds this morning. I don’t know. Today I’m sitting here thinking about what I can do to not think about it so much. My weight I mean.

On a happier note I ran for 61 minutes today. How did I manage that you may ask? Since I mentioned yesterday that the treadmill only goes up to 60 minutes. Well, when it stopped, I started it up again for another 25 minutes so that I was able to continue running.

So my total miles on the treadmill today was 6.82. That is the combined time though.

I have decided to start doing this: one day of weights and cardio, then one day of cardio, then one day of weights and cardio, then just cardio, etc., etc., etc. I don’t know. I just need to see if something will help my weight loss efforts.

Other then that I really don’t have much else to write about today. I’m kind of in that blah kind of mood right now, but I wanted to update.

Weigh in

Down 0.6 this week. I'll take it. Hopefully next week will be better.

I am really sore today so I hit the treadmill for an hour. I know the trainer doesn't want me to do that much cardio but the thought of doing weights today wasn't something I really wanted to do so at least I did something. Tomorrow I am planning on going to the gym for sure.

No big plans for today. Housework and getting a few things together for a yard sale my sister is having next Saturday. I hope to make a little money.

Happy Saturday!!

Quick update

September was a horrible blogging month for me. I didn't update nearly enough. October is going to be better.

Tomorrow is weigh in day. Hopefully it will be good.

Totally got slammed at work today.

Watching "The Dark Crystal" and I remember it being much better then it is when I was kid. It kind of sucks right now.

Is anyone watching "Flash Forward"? Love it!!

Work was super busy.

Wore jeans today I haven't worn in awhile. They are fitting nicely.

Haven't touched any of the Halloween candy that someone brought into work.

Made an awesome Hungry Girl recipe for dinner last night and made enough for breakfast for this morning. Yum!! It was French Toast just so you know. Hee hee. I love breakfast for dinner.

Off to read blogs!

Awesome workout

The trainer worked me pretty hard tonight. I'm going to be pretty sore tomorrow. I'm already sore right now. He has me do these things called "Mountain Climbers" and I absolutely HATE them. I feel like I'm going to throw up while I'm doing them. But you know what? When I'm done I am happy I pushed through it. We also did ab work tonight which I needed. So I had a great workout with him and then 30 minutes on the elliptical.

My gym actually my finally be moving in January to their new location after talking about it for the past 5 (almost 6) years. It's right down the street from it's current location but it's bigger and has more parking. If they DO move I will probably start going right after work since it will be across the street from my job.

My sister told me today that she has noticed I've lost weight. I had to wear a jacket this morning (it's that cold) and last year it was really tight and now? Well now it's not.

Off to watch "Grey's" and then bed. I'm going to sleep like a baby tonight for sure!!