The Flying Pig

As our trip to New Orleans draws closer (we leave on Monday) and the New Year is about a month away (2013 already?) I have already begun to think about where I want to see myself at this time next year.

A few months ago, I had hoped to be pregnant by now. But, I was not, in my eyes, at a healthy weight mentally or physically. I didn't want to be 190 pounds, get pregnant and gain 20+ pounds.  I wanted to be where I was last year. Working  out 5 days a week, eating right and taking care of my body. Not too mention at a weight I considered healthy.

As much as I hear that baby clock ticking (and man, it ticks really loud some days) I don't think I can mentally do that to myself. I'm not ready.  And so, when I return from New Orleans next week, I am going to throw myself back into my weight loss and exercise goals. I have been doing pretty well at it over the past few weeks. I only gained 0.8 over Thanksgiving and I'm fine with that. But, I'm no longer going to be a slave to the scale. It's going away for awhile. I can't let it rule my moods.

And, no longer will I just be the cardio queen that I am. I get up, I go to the gym, I run my 3-4 miles and I come home and shower. No more. I want to run, but I also need to get in some weight lifting. And I need to shake it up a bit. Take some spin classes once or twice a week. Last night I did Yoga when I got home and I am DEAD SORE today (also got a tweet from Bob Harper HELLO?!) after I said I didn't feel anything last night. These are things that are missing. I need to keep moving EVERY SINGLE DAY!

So, as much I am dreading this trip, because of the fact I feel like this fat frumpy, gross, woman, I am going to try and enjoy myself. I hate that I can't fit into any of my cute winter clothes from last year, but it's MY FAULT and if I want that to change, I need to change it. No one else can do that.

And, but don't quote me on this yet because it's only in the beginning phases, but I've been talking with this lovely lady about  MAYBE doing the Pig Half Marathon Flying in May. It would be something to work on. Maybe. I don't even know. I'm scared. Crap.

Work has been tough!

My Mom went home today. I'm very sad about this. It seems like she just got here and now she's gone. I think that part of it is because she'll be 71 next month and since I last saw her (which was in January of 2012) she seems to have aged some. She not as bad as some elderly people, but she's not in as good shape as others. She has a hard time with walking and needs to lean on things, walk with a cane or use a wheelchair or walker at times. I guess I'm worried I may not have that much time with her. But she is in good health otherwise.

However, she does want to move back here and looked around at some apartments when she was here. Probably sometime in the spring or summer she'll move back home.

As for me, my exercise has been pretty spot on. I went to the gym Wednesday-Sunday and took Monday and Tuesday off. I decided yesterday I need to work out every day. Not just for physical but for my mental health as well.

My eating was not so spot on this weekend, but it was tough with the holiday and getting back into the swing of things. And with my Mom here. But I did the best I could and so if I gain I gain. We'll see what happens.  I'm not going to beat myself up over it. I'm worth more.

Hard to believe we're leaving for New Orleans on Monday!!! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. My eating will be put to the test but there is a fitness center in the hotel.

Work has been tough. I've work 9 hour days these days 3 days and will most likely be doing the same Thursday and Friday. Plus, I'll be going in on Saturday and Sunday. I have so much to finish up before I leave for vacation.

I'm ready for Christmas though. I plan to shop while I'm in New Orleans.  I already know a few things I plan to pick up.

And Jessica Simpson is pregnant again. Wow. There are no words.

How often do you work out?

Have you ever been to New Orleans?

Jessica Simpson...what?! lol

Happy Day After Thanksgiving

I purchased my first pair of compression socks on Wednesday and I'm a bit obsessed with them.

I ordered another pair already because I'm that much in love with them. Super comfortable.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I hit the gym in the morning for a 4 mile run. We had a great dinner with family. And I ate. A lot. But isn't that the point? I didn't care about one day. I've already moved on from it. 

I slept in this morning because I was exhausted. I was up early yesterday to cook the turkey (my sister's oven wasn't big enough so I cooked the turkey and brought it over), the gym and to pick up a newspaper. I don't go shopping on Black Friday but I do like to look at the flyers. It's something my Mom and I have done since I was a kid. And we watched the parade together.

I ran 3.5 miles this morning. And had left over turkey for breakfast/lunch. Yum!

I was going to go grocery shopping but I'm enjoying sitting around the apartment in my pajamas.

I also lost 1.6 pounds this week. So since I went back to Weight Watchers I have lost 4.8 pounds in 2 weeks. And that is with my Birthday in the mix. The first week back I did 3 days of running. The second week back I did 5 days. I'm happy with my progress.

We'll just wait and see what today brings. 

Busy me

I'm sorry I've neglected my blog the past few days. I've been super busy. It doesn't mean I've fallen off the wagon.

I've been trying to spent time with my Mom, work, hit the gym and get ready for Thanksgiving.  It's a little exhausting. Plus, my husband isn't feeling very well tonight so that has me worried. I hate when his kidney acts up and it always makes me scared he'll end up in the emergency room like he did in 2008 and need surgery again.

Hopefully after the holiday I'll be able to have a proper update. I feel like I don't have too much to post about right now anyway. And, I do plan on posting every day in December as a little bit of a end of 2012 blow up for myself.

Plus, New Orleans and all that.

So, Happy Thanksgiving if I don't post before that. And I'll update again Friday!!

I just about peed myself

Best.Tweet. Ever.

Thanks Karen for the photo capture!!

I ran 3 miles today. I'm enjoying some Mom time.

Life is pretty darn good.

Happy Dance

This week was one of the best weeks I've had food wise. I counted everything I ate. I was tempted to eat anything I hadn't planned to eat. And when I was stressed or upset, I didn't reach for a bag of cookies or a doughnut or anything I knew was horrible for my body.

And with that, I managed to lose 3.2 pounds!! I'm so proud and happy with myself, too. I still have a long way to go to lose the 30+ pounds I put on this year, but I know I'm finally moving in the right direction. It feels really good, too.  Counting Weight Watchers points is really the thing that WORKS for me and my body is rewarding me with the weight loss.

This week is going to be tough, too.  I have my Birthday on Sunday which I'm going to and not overindulge TOO much. However with that being said, Monday I know working is planning a little something something for me (thanks work bff for that heads up) so I have to try and be careful with that, too. And of course, Thursday is Thanksgiving. All of this in the same week. I'm going to try and workout as much as possible this week for activity points. I'm going to need them.

I'm off from work today. Tomorrow my Mom comes to visit and I'm excited. It's been almost a year since she was last here and I can't wait to see her. Unfortunately her visit isn't just to see her daughters. My Aunt, her sister, is very sick and I don't think she is going to be around for Christmas.

My husband gave me my Birthday present yesterday. It's a brand new laptop. I love it. It's awesome and just what I wanted. I knew my I.T. guy husband would get just what I wanted!!

I did hit the gym this morning for a 3.5 mile run which felt good. I had to push myself to go, but was so happy I went.

The house dream is moving forward. We applied for the loan so now we wait and see what we can afford. It's so exciting and scary at the same time!!

Now I need to get my butt in gear and get cleaning!!

What did you do for a workout today?

Do your parents/family live near you? How often do you see them?