TGIF

I know I probably say that a lot but man this was a rough week. Whew. I am so glad it's over. My coworker comes back on Tuesday and I cannot wait. On a happier note my bosses boss came in today and she said I did a great job holding down the fort. How about them apples? Ha!

I hit the gym again tonight. 45 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of weights. I am so exhausted. My body is so tired. I am so giving it a break tomorrow.

Something creepy? My gym got rid of all their clocks. It's kind of like a casino now. No windows and no clocks. Strange.

The humidity is supposed to break tomorrow. The rain is still continuing after a breif break tomorrow. Fun.

Hubby's skinny best friend? The one I mentioned broke his collar bone? He has to have surgery to fix it on Wednesday. Poor guy.

And speaking of my BRILLIANT hubby, he passed yet another test at school. I KNEW he would. He's getting there. I can't wait until he is done with school and can start working again. Then it will be my turn. Of course mine won't be paid for but such is life.

My sister and I are going for pedicures on Thursday. I am not huge into have people touch my feet but my feet need some serious help and they look so much better when someone else paints them. And I want to treat myself for all the hard work I've been putting into taking care of myself. I deserve it.

Off to relax and enjoy the night with my hubby.

Lots of weight loss in my life

It was yet another stressful day at work. I honestly think I need to bite the bullet and look around for a new job. I will my coworkers but I don't think my health can handle the stress. Ugh. My boss is not helpful at all. He took off yesterday and today and with my coworker on vacation, too. He was supposed to help me. WTF?!

One of my old coworkers who I still keep in touch with via facebook who still comes to visit us from time to time came in today. She has lost 88 pounds and looks fab. She said she wished that her work was hiring (she works at a local hospital here) so she could try to get me a job there. But there are a lot of hiring freezes right now.

No more work talk right now. Blah!!

Do you realize how many people I know right now that have lost a lot of weight? Above ex coworker who looks awesome. Hubby's skinny best friend who has lost 90 pounds. And also my brother in laws girlfriend had lost at least 100 pounds last time I saw her. Hmpfh. Oh yeah and my Mom lost 60 pounds so there is another one.

I got my new glasses today. I totally love them!! They are super cute. I will have to post a new picture of me with them.

And yes, I did make it to the gym tonight. I am exhausted now. I am hoping I sleep like a rock. I worked up quite the sweat due to the high humidity we are having here. I did 45 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of weights. It felt good to be there.

I can hardly wait for 5pm to roll around tomorrow. This work week has been hell.

I have a date with the gym tonight

I have a date with the gym tonight. If I can’t go in the morning what other choice do I have? And since my stress level (from work) has been at an all time high this past week I have to do something.

2 weeks from today is the Kenny Chesney concert. Woohoo.

Still really want a new tattoo. Hubby came up with a great idea. He’s great at coming up with tattoo ideas even though he doesn’t have any. We talked about getting matching ones but he doesn’t deal well with pain so I don’t know if he will ever get one. Me? I’d probably cover myself with them if I could. I love them that much.

Not too doing very well on the challenge this week. I’ll be lucky if I don’t gain weight again. I have been eating fine, but we’ll see.

I cannot wait for the weekend to get here.

Overwhelmed

Compared to yesterdays awesomeness at work, today sucked. I was so overwhelmed with work and I got so frustrated. I got into a little snip with one of the other girls (office full of woman-it happens A LOT which drives the boss nuts let me tell you). We hugged it out (I am not a touchy feely type of girl but hey I felt bad about the tiff and she held her arms out so what can you do?) but it was just a horrible day for me. The day flew by but I'm still upset about the whole day and I'm looking forward to starting over tomorrow. My boss kept asking me what he could to help out and I just brushed him off. He is so flaky sometimes and doesn't get it. Sometimes I wish he wasn't 5 years younger then me. Is that wrong? I like him, don't get me wrong and we've been working together for over 5 years now. I don't know. I'm rethinking the whole job thing. Again. Ugh. It's just not the market to be doing that right now so I'm just going to push through it and keep going. I'm GOOD at my job and I KNOW my job and I just hate getting overwhelmed like that.

Moving on...

Hubby's skinny best friend broke his collarbone yesterday. On his mountain bike. Ouch. I know what that is like. I haven't broken my collarbone, but I have injured myself (my knee in 2004) at my height of running and that really hurt my pride more then anything. I'm just hoping he healths up well and gets back into the exercise thing ones he's healthy. He worked hard to lose 90 pounds and I would hate to see him get unhealthy again, you know? Been there, done that is all I have to say.

No gym today. I was so exhausted from work I couldn't even think of getting on my treadmill so the plan is to make to the gym for a few days. That should help with work stress. It usually makes me happier.

Guess what I should be getting in the next couple of weeks FINALLY?! My Fitbit!! I can hardly wait.

I'm going to veg in front of the tv. I know it's bad but I need to relax.

Lightening

Totally though I was going to DIE on the way home from work today. In a series of unusually events (NOT) it was raining on the way home and there was this HUGE crack on lightening and I swear to you I nearly peed myself it was so close to us. It scared me half to death. I'm still freaked out by it now and it was over 3 hours ago.

I am catching up on the new season of "LA Ink" and I am totally sad that Hannah, one of the tattoo artists is gone. She was one of the best and she isn't on the show anymore. I used to joke with the hubby that I would totally fly out to California and have her tattoo this picture of my Dad I have. Boo. I really want another tattoo though.

Work was super busy today but it made the day fly by. It makes me feel really good when people comment on how I can get MY work done and my coworkers job done while she is on vacation but she can't manage to get her work done when she is there and I'm there at the same time. lol

I think the hubby and I are going to go camping for our anniversary in September. It's cheap and since we don't have a lot of money right now (we're trying to save for our 10 year anniversary now plus we have mega bills). Plus with the threat of the hubby needing more surgery, we don't know what is going on. I'm not a huge fan of camping but we will be able to borrow his grandparents camper and I LOVE campfires, sitting outside in the morning a cup of coffee and of course, s'mores.

I'm hoping to make it to the gym tomorrow. I'm a little sore from yesterday but not too bad. I need to continue the exercise streak I have going!! Woohoo!!

Gym my old friend

I finally got back to the gym this morning after what seemed like forever!! I think it's been a month since I was last there. I'm not sure how that happened either but I was back together and had a great workout.

60 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of weights. I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow since it's been awhile since I've lifted weights.

Not sure what hubby and I are going to do today. We talked about running a few errands but so far we've just been lazy and hanging around the apartment. Which is fine but I get restless easily and I was bored out my mind yesterday because we hung around the house doing nothing.

I want to get another tattoo. I think for my Birthday. It will be my 4th. Not sure what yet. I'm undecided.

Happy Sunday everyone!!

Ironman

I love watching the Ironman and missed most of this year which really upset me. I got really emotional watching it this year.

Makes me really want to consider what I want to do with my life.

There is an athlete inside of me and she is trying to come out.

Now I'm not saying I am going to train for an Ironman or anything (I can't swim ha ha) but seeing those people cross the finish line brought something out in me.

My inner athlete is rearing her head tonight for sure.

Message Chairs

A lot of us try to work out on a daily basis which leaves our bodies feeling pretty achy at the end of the day. Doesn't it make you feel like you wish you could afford to go to see a massage therapist on a weekly basis or maybe even a chiropractor? My husband and his father both suffer from a bone disorder and would love to go for monthly massages but it's just a lot of money since most insurances companies do not cover this.

That is where Human Touch Massage Chairs comes in! They offer chairs, recliners, target relief products and even what they call "effortless" exercise to help your core. We all know that a toned core helps you out with any back issues you may have, right?

Plus you can do all of this in the privacy of you own home. A lot us are uncomfortable when it comes to go to a message therapist or a chiropractor due to having to expose ourselves to strangers. Again, Human Touch Massage Chairs can help.

When visiting the Human Touch Massage Chairs website, make sure to check out the support faq, where I found out they offer free shipping on items over $500. Plus they have also been in business for 28 years. You can also buy online or you can buy at a retailer simply by locating a retailer in your area.

So check out Human Touch Massage Chairs for all your massage needs.

Saturday weigh in

I'm up 1.4 pounds this week. I knew I was going to gain so I'm not upset about. Picking myself up and getting back on the horse.

I already hit the treadmill this morning for 60 minutes (4.23 miles) and I plan to finally get back to the gym tomorrow.

Tara from "The Biggest Loser" is running the NYC marathon in November. I think that is amazing!!

I want my glasses now

I wish I had my new glasses now. NOW I tell you!! Ha! I love them and I don't even have them yet. They remind me of my old glasses they I had a few years ago and have missed. They are supposed to be ready next week. I thought for sure I would be paying an arm and a leg for them but all together for my exam, frames, and lenses plus a few extras (scratch stuff blah blah blah) I paid $126. Yeah for great eye insurance. I guess I have good insurance for SOMETHING!!

Is it sad to be that excited about glasses? I'm not a contact type girl. I've been wearing glasses since I was 12 and never wanted to put anything in my eyeball. *shudder*

Work has been super busy for the past 2 days. Which is good and bad. I am currently NOT hating my job right now. So I guess that is a plus.

So it looks like Disney is a go for our 10 year wedding anniversary next September. I am super excited. I've never been there or Florida. Okay so I went to Florida once when I was 2 but that doesn't count since I don't remember it.

Hubby is still having issues and made an appointment to see his doctor for next month. I'm hoping he isn't going to have to have more surgery but we'll see what happens.

Weigh in tomorrow. Hopefully the gain won't be too bad. Or maybe I can manage to stay the same. Thinking about it I'm still 40+ pounds less then my heaviest weight of 287 pounds. So that is something good to think about.

Ramping up the exercise this week for sure. Disney here I come!!

Exercise

Hit the treadmill tonight for 60 minutes. Woohoo. First time I've managed to exercise in nearly 3 weeks. It felt good.

More inspiration to get back to the gym and drop more weight? Hubby and I have decided to go Florida (Disney!!!) for our 10 year wedding anniversary.

Would love to be thinner for that.

TGIF tomorrow!!

it has been raining constantly

Nothing like a little reality to wake you up in the morning. I stepped on the scale this morning and it isn’t exactly pretty. I’m up 2 pounds right now. And it’s my own fault. I haven’t exercised in over 2 weeks. I went off plan last Sunday. What should I expect, right? I’ve been back on plan with my eating since Monday but I seeing the scale go up was the kick in the arse I needed.

I’m hitting the treadmill tonight when I get home. And going to the gym tomorrow. In hopes of not such a big gain. And then I hope to stay on track with both my eating and exercise.

You know I have this really nice bike that I bought but it appears that Connecticut has turned into Seattle, England and Ireland. Because it has been raining constantly this summer. It is so green here. It’s pretty and all when it’s not raining but I cannot stand it. And I can’t really ride my bike in the rain on the dirt trail can I? Whatever. Blah.

I am canceling my yard sale again. I am so not into this whole thing. My sister is having one in September so maybe I can get my shit together in time for that. My other sister is moving and I know she wanted to do this but I’m just not into it right now. I have other things I need to do right now. Like exercise.

Yesterday hubby was not feeling well and I was pretty upset. He had surgery back in Feburary that was supposed to take care of these issues and I guess that is working. He is feeling better today but I begged and pleaded with him to call the doctor for an appointment. The last thing I need is for something to happen to him. I am happy he’s feeling better though.

I cannot wait to go for my new glasses tomorrow. Thank goodness hubby was able to fix these ones even though they look a bit crooked on my face. I’m sure it’s not going to be cheap but I need them.

My coworker is going on vacation after tomorrow and will be off until August 4th. Which means more work for me. Awesomeness.

I have a doctor’s appointment on August 5th. Hopefully I can lose a little more weight before then. I know she is going to be happy with my progress so far. And then I have my allergist appointment the same day which I am going to bring up the new drug I want to talk to him about.

Apparently weight loss surgery is running wild at my work. 3 people have had it in the past few months. They look good but it’s not for me.

I also forgot to mention we had our work BBQ on Tuesday. I survived!! I had chicken, salad and fruit. We also had a birthday cake for a couple coworkers which I passed on. I had more fruit. There was plenty of left over chicken for me to have for lunch yesterday and today.

Weekly Challenge

This week Amy wanted us to blog about short term and long term goals. It's not always an easy thing when you are faced with 90+ pounds to lose but as someone who has lost over 130 pounds before, I know it is something you can do without surgery.

Short term:

Water, water, water. I am usually pretty good about drinking my water every day. I try to limit my coffee intake at work to 2 cups a day and stop drinking it by 11am in the morning. Then I drink nothing but water until I get home and then have 2 glasses of diet decaffeinated soda at before bed. Weekends are harder for more so I really need to put the effort in on Saturday and Sunday to drink more water.

Tracking my food. I've been really good about tracking everything I eat and I know if I continue to do this I will continue to see success and weight loss. It not only works for counting points, but for counting calories as well.

Exercise. Lately I have really been slacking in the exercise department, despite the fact I have managed to drop 10 pounds in the past 7 weeks. I haven't exercised in over a week and I know that exercise is not only the key to losing weight, but to keeping it off. Plus it's good for MY mental health. I know that I am going to have to exercise to lose more weight and right now it is probably just water weight, so I am going to have to get back into the gym sooner or later. I love to exercise and I'm happy when I'm there.

Long term:The above picture is me at Christmas of 2004. Those are my size 8 jeans that I am trying so hard to get back into. .I was 150 pounds, healthy, and fit and so very happy. I thought I wanted to drop another 20 pounds here. What was I thinking? Check out those collarbones!!

I also want to run again. I want to run everyday again and run at least a 5K if nothing else.

I am trying to lose weight for our 10 year wedding anniversary which is September of 2010. So that is a pretty long term goal, too. Not sure what we are going to do for that yet but I want to do something nice.


So far that's it. I'm not sure if it's enough but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I can see myself as that woman I am in the picture up there, at Christmas in the those size 8's again. It's been a long time since I saw that woman and I know I can reach that goal if I keep doing what I have been doing.

Weekend updates

So I'm thinking this week I might gain. Because yesterday I sort of ate french fries. And a cheeseburger grinder. And some cake. And oh some ice cream, too. I'm not beating myself up over it though because I have been super awesome with my eating and I blame it on boredom. I was stuck in the house all day. I was pissed because I couldn't go out and didn't want to use the treadmill. It may sound like excuses but today is a new day and I'm back on track. Minus exercise. Still.

There hasn't been any exercise for over a week. I know I totally suck, right?

Hubby had to work on the brakes on the car yesterday so I couldn't go to the gym. I hate having one car.

I also broke my glasses yesterday so I spent most of yesterday half blind. Luckily hubby was able to fix them and even though they look totally horrible they will work until Friday when I was able to get an appointment with the eye doctor to get a new pair.

After my horrible attack with my Angioedema on Friday (and Saturday and Sunday) I finally made an appointment with my allergist which isn't until August 5th. Most people don't even know what Angioedema is but there is a website about it. Ha ha. I learned there is a new infusion drug that really helps and the thought of being hooked up to a infusion pump for awhile doesn't thrill me but if it helps with my attacks (which seem to be worse then ever) I will try anything. And I am not sure if my allergist is aware of the drug or not. And my work may actually be able to help me with this drug since we do infusion therapy. I'm just not sure if we handle this drug or not.

Hopefully at some point in the near future I can get back to the gym. Or some sort of exercise!! I'm getting totally sluggish!! Ugh!!

I lost how much?!

Tomorrow I plan on finally getting back into the exercise groove. It will be a week tomorrow that I was on the bike and plans are to head out on the trail again. I might also try to hit the gym in the morning. I haven't been to the gym in almost 3 weeks. Eek. That totally bothers the heck out of me.

Yet for some reason, I lost 2 pounds this week. Yes, TWO POUNDS. I have continued to eat awesome and follow plan and since I'm not really working out all that much I am not digging into flex points. So I'm only eating my allowed daily points.

OMG I can't believe I weigh 245.6 pounds. I was just 250 pounds a few weeks ago!! And TOM is due in a few days on top of things.

I was supposed to leave work at 2pm yesterday but I ended up leaving at 12pm because my allergies were so bad. I came home, doped myself up on my medication and slept for a few hours so I could be ready for the Stone Temple Pilots concert.

And speaking of which, the Stone Temple Pilots concert was AWESOME! It was the 3rd time seeing them and it was the best show yet. We first saw them in Connecticut last May and then saw them in New York in August of last year. But last nights show as amazing. They were spot on. They are one of my favorite bands and I never thought I would see them at all since they broke up and then they got back together and I've been able to see them 3 times. I would totally see them again and again if they come back. I loved that they did some different songs this time then last years concert.

I'm off to do some cleaning. Next weekend is my yard sale and I have to get more things ready for that. I know my sister has plenty of things for it since she is moving the following weekend and has tons of stuff she wants to get rid of.

Also looks like my hubby and his band are gong to work things out. I am super glad because they are such a great band. I know I am biased and all but still. He was really upset about what went down.

Happy Saturday

My day of clean eating in pictures

One of Amy's challenges this week was to have one day of eating clean. You don't know hard it is to actually do it until you start paying really close attention to every little thing, you know?
Breakfast was a green monster. I skipped the orange juice and protein powder. Instead I used an orange which worked just as well. How do you like my new cup I found to carry it to work in? I don't care if people stare at work. Who else gets in 2 cups of veggies before 10am? That's right. I know they are all jealous. Ha ha.

Next was as snack of chobani Greek yogurt. I LOVE this stuff and yes I always eat it plain. It's so thick and creamy. Yum!!
Lunch was 3 egg whites, a baked potato and some plum tomatoes. I adore this meal. I eat it quite often and didn't realize how clean it was until just the other day.

Snack in the afternoon was a big staple of my life, frozen grapes. I eat them a lot and you can probably see the ice built up on the grapes. When grapes go on sale at the supermarket I stock up so I can just wash and freeze and not worry about buying them for awhile. Frozen grapes are a frozen treat from heaven. And take a very long time to eat.
And then dinner was grilled chicken with 3/4 cup of brown rice and some broccoli and cauliflower. I grilled this chicken myself and I also used my George Foreman grill for the first time. Which we got for a wedding present. Almost 9 years ago. Sad, huh?

I had to use my camera phone for these, which I apologize for. The actual camera was not charged. Boo.

I really enjoyed this but if I did it everyday it was be very boring because I eat a lot of the same things every day.

And I haven't snacked tonight. I'm not very hungry. Bad me, I know.

Wednesday update

Lets just say I am not having the best week of my life. I haven't really been up to blogging.

-I hate my job. I think I go through this every few months. I seriously need to either suck it up or considering looking for a new one. I should be happy and lucky to have a job. I've been here for 8 1/2 years. I know health care is booming and I probably could find something else but I'm scared to even venture into something new. I hate change.

-My hubby quit his band today. After 2 1/2 years the shit hit the fan and he quit. I feel terrible for him and nothing I do can console him. I feel awful. I wish there was more I could do but I know being there is the best thing.

-If I go into the woman's room at work one more time and find something left on the seat I might just go crazy. It's totally freaking disgusting.

-I haven't been to the gym in over 2 weeks. I haven't worked out since my bike ride on Sunday. I can't seem to get up and go to the gym lately.

-I've been a bit depressed.

-At least my eating has been good.

-Stone Temple Pilots is Friday night.

Monday Monday

My thighs are not sore today. But my butt is. I didn't go for a ride today but I was so exhuasted last night. I slept after my update and went to bed earlier. I don't get that tired after a regular workout at the gym or on the treadmill at home. But I want to get to the gym tomorrow because I need to lift some weights. It's been awhile.

And a nice little shout out to Lori who doesn't have a blog (not that I could see anyway) for saying I don't look like I weigh 247.6 pounds. Because I do. And I'm not tall. I'm average height for a woman, 5 feet five inches. I think due to all my running and weight lifting from 5 years ago I have muscle under my fat. Ha ha. So I look smaller then I am. Maybe? Who knows.

Work was hell today. I was a super bitch. Not going to sugar coat it.

And also a shout to Carolina John and his kind comments. I hope you are right about the bike. I can't wait to get back on it again.

Legs like rubber

Hubby and I rode with skinny best friend today. I have legs of rubber and a sore behind. But it was supper fun and I think I want to do it again. Maybe even tomorrow. Skinny BF says tomorrow the insides of my thighs will be sore. Which I am happy about because who doesn't want smaller thighs? Right ladies?

I am tired. We rode for about an hour. It was fun. Worked up a big sweat. The trail is really nice and I liked it a lot. I've only walked it before and that was a few years ago. It's right near hubby's parents house so we are leaving the bikes there so we can just pick them up when we go back.

Hopefully tomorrow.

The trail is very busy. Lots of walkers and runners. And other bikers.

I am enjoying a green monster now since I am starving. I only had 4 points prior to going out so that could be why. Not sure how many miles we did because have not figured out the odemotor on my bike yet and did not ask skinny BF before leaving.

Skinny BF is in amazing shape. I am jealous of him.

Off to rest aching legs and butt and enjoy my monster.

I am not Lance Armstrong. Ha ha.

Good news/bad news

The good news? My Mom will be coming to visit in November. She will be here November 17th which is one day before my Birthday and she will be staying until December 3rd. So she will also be here for Thanksgiving. I happen to be on vacation the week of Thanksgiving so I will be able to spend a lot of time with Mom.

The bad news? One of my Mom's closest friends passed away on Thursday night. She was 70 years old. I have fond memories of her. She was a very sweet lady. May she rest in peace.

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More tales from the bike

This is my beautiful new bike. I love her a lot already and I just got her a couple of days ago. I decided to hit the treadmill this morning after no exercise for 9 days. And then this happened:
I'm not proud of the way I look in the picture but I told the hubby I don't look as bad as I thought I would. ha ha. And this was after 60 minutes on the treadmill. I rode the bike for a bit and really enjoyed myself. It was like I was a kid again I tell you. Ha ha.

Tomorrow the hubby and I are going to hit the trails in town here and see how that goes. I am really excited about that.

And as for my weigh in today? I'm down 1.6 pounds! I can't believe it either. I haven't seen 247.6 pounds on the scale in a very long time.

too much coffee

Thanks for the comments my friends. I am super excited. I am a big dork about my bike right now. I keep talking about the time I was 8 years old and took a little tumble over my purple banana seat bike head first when my best friend and I nearly collided. Good times. Good times. Should I have gotten a helmet for my clumsy self? Ha ha. Maybe.

So my bike, I have named her Jade. She’s a beautiful shade of green. She is a Fuji Sunfire mountain bike. And it’s been 16 years since I have been on a bike, but I haven’t forgotten how to ride one. The last time I rode one was when the hubby and I went on vacation with his parents to Maine. Just a couple of stupid kids in love and doing things kids in love do when camping with their parents (ha ha). I used my sisters 10 speed then. This is NOT my sisters 10 speed at all. It’s a super NICE bike. It’s so awesome.

I think I might have a crush on my bike.

I am going to post pictures. I promise. I want to ride my bike right now. I wish it was safe to ride on my street. But I might get run over because people drive super crazy like down my street. Luckily there are some nice trails in my town. I know hubby and I might go on Sunday with his skinny best friend. But I want to go tomorrow. Or maybe tonight after work.

I am anxious, right?

And I’ve had a bit too much coffee today.

Yesterday for lunch I made little mini pizzas. They were so good I’m having them again today. Yum-o.

Tonight hubby has karaoke semi-finales.

I am down (as of this morning, yes I peaked) 0.2 pounds. I haven’t exercised in over a week so that isn’t bad, right?.

Way too much coffee.

Off to work. It’s been super busy.

Bicycle

You know it's true what they say about riding a bicycle. You never forgot. Ha. And yes, that means I bought myself a bike tonight. It's a beauty. I found it on cragslist. I am in love with this bike. After we purchased her, we stopped at Target and I got a water bottle holder and a little odoemter to track my mileage.

Then when I got home I took a little trip (or two) around the driveway. OMG! I am so excited. I cannot wait to track my little bike out on the trails here in town for some serious riding. At first I was all nervous about it but now I do not care. Who cares what I look like? The point is I liked it. I forgot about how much fun it was to ride a bike. I used to do it all the time when I was a kid.

I haven't been on a bike in 16 years.

Pictures to come. I am so happy.

Maybe coming home with a bike tonight

I've been a bit of a slacker with the blog updates this week and the exercise thing.

I've been so tired since my vacation ended.

Tonight the husband and I are going to look at a mountain bike for yours truly. I hope it's love at first site because I've been really wanting one.

I'll let you know what happens.

Eating is good. Exercise is not so good.

I am hoping to at least maintain this week. It seems like this always happens. I get under 250 and then I mess it up.

Super glad tomorrow is Friday.

Stone Temple Pilots is a week from tomorrow! Woohoo and woohoo again!!

Amazing Grass

Did I mention I picked some Amazing Grass up at Whole Foods? OMG! Good stuff. I put some in my Green Monster today and it's so good. I only got a sample packet because I wanted to make sure I liked it.

I like it. So now I am going to order some online so I can have more on hand. And thanks to the awesome and wonderful Amy for sharing this find.

I got some sleep last night. I think about 6 hours. And it was good.

No gym today. I know. I know. Tomorrow. I promised myself. I am slacking. And it needs to stop.

I finally got to see my coworker who had the tummy tuck today. She looks super cute. Still swollen but good. She is happy she did it. She got a whole new belly button. Ha ha.

I need to make my lunch for tomorrow. And pack up my gym bag. So glad it's already Wednesday. I could use another vacation to recover from my week back to work. Blah!

Back to work

Hubby bought himself a bike today. I am super jealous. It's nothing wonderful or anything like that but still. We've been talking about getting bikes for awhile and he found one for himself on craigslist. I am going to see if I can find myself one. It's easier for me to hit the gym or treadmill at home. He would rather go outside and ride a bike, something he did all the time when he was a kid. So I'm happy for him. We'll see if I can find one. His skinny best friend rides all the time so I think they are going to start a bromance and ride together on the trails in town. Ha ha.

Amy posted the challenge for this week and I'm considering it. I don't exercise outside. EVER! But if I got a bike wouldn't I have to do that? So maybe I can take my butt outside (if it's nice enough) after work sometime this week and try something. There is a school down the street from me. I could bring the hubby with me to take pictures. IDK. I hate having people watch me exercise.

I am addicted to the stupest game on facebook. I cannot stop playing it. Ugh.

Work wasn't so bad today. It went by pretty fast.

I am super tired. I took something to help me sleep so I bet I'll be asleep before I know it. I hope I will be anyway.

I totally need to make it to the gym tomorrow.

No sleep+no gym=cranky me

I slept terrible again last night. Probably because I knew I was heading back to work after a nice week off. Ugh.

I am taking lots of sleep aids tonight because I need some sleep. I haven't slept well at all in the past 3 days. I can't get my brain to fall asleep. I think I got 4 hours of good sleep total.

Boo.

Off to work.

Boo.

No gym today.

Boo.

Beautiful weather though. No rain in a few days which is nice.

I will need lots of coffee.

A better update later.

Cheers!!

What a night

So my sister picked me up around 7pm last night to head over to the party that my hubby's band was playing at. I knew she was bringing a friend of hers which was cool but when she picked me up she had 2 girls in the car.

And they all were already buzzed. Fun.

So I was the only sober girl with them. I don't really drink anymore. I had a terrible experience last July at a wedding we went to and I haven't had much too drink since then. And I find that when I'm with people who are drunk, I am not exactly having a good time. And also alcohol calories are calories I do not need.

Although I have to say that I did enjoy myself. The 2 girls my sister brought with her were a lot of fun and I enjoyed them a lot. One of them was totally smashed by the time we left and that kind of annoyed me a bit but what can you do? My sister was also totally smashed and I wondered if she shouldn't have been driving but she assured me and my husband that she was fine to do so. Which she was because I got home in one piece.

The band was awesome (I might be biased but whatever) and I enjoyed myself. The girls even dragged me out to dance (I can't believe it either) and I was laughing and not caring about it. Spent some time talking with hubby's skinny best friend who was getting hit on by girls. And he was so liking it. Ha ha.

Unfortunately I had to leave earlier then I wanted because my ride wanted to leave and if I didn't I would have been out until like 2am. As it was I didn't sleep well (again) and tossed and turned until hubby came home and then I was tossing and turning (again) until around 3am when I finally fell asleep.

Which means I didn't make it to the gym. Boo. But I am going to make it this week if it kills me. I need to. I want to stay firmly planted under 250 and I know what I need to do to stay there. That includes exercise and eating right. I didn't eat ANYTHING a the party. I made sure to eat before hand.

Vacation is just about over. Boo. Not happy about it. Going back to work tomorrow is going to suck so bad. I am already annoyed because I changed my voicemail back and some idiot left me a voicemail on the 29th. I had changed it last Friday to say I was out of the office until July 6th and yet somebody was stupid enough to send me a call anyway and then that person didn't even listen to my message that said I was out of the office? People are dumb. Dumb. DUMB!

Well hubby and I are going to head out to Whole Foods soon. Woohoo! Can't wait. Love that store. Happy Sunday.

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!!

Happy 4th of July

Tonight the husband's band is playing at a party so we will be heading out for that later this afternoon. Or more like tonight I guess. My sister is picking me up around 6pm or so and we are going together. Hubby has to get there at least 2 hours in advance to set up. In order to survive the party I am eating in advance. That is usually what I do so I am not tempted by food. I know I can handle it because I do not like eating in front of people at all. I am more of a private eater. Strange? Maybe. But that's me.

So um guess what? I'm down a pound this week. Which puts me firmly under 250 pounds. I weighed in at 249.2 pounds! Woohoo! I am so happy! All the exercise totally paid off!

And speaking of, I haven't worked out since Thursday. I kind of slacked a bit but it's alright. I'm on vacation. I am getting back to the gym tomorrow. Pinky promise!!

I lost a pound and I also lost a point when it comes to eating. I can do this!! Woohoo!!

My Stone Temple Pilots tickets came in the mail yesterday. Awesome!! Less then 2 weeks to go for the concert!!

I stayed up way too late last night and slept horribly for some reason. Going to enjoy some coffee and have some breakfast.

Hubby promised we can go to Whole Foods tomorrow. Love it!!!

Happy 4th of July everyone!! Be safe and enjoy your holiday!!

15 week challenge

I can't post pictures right now because I don't have the cable for my camera but I am hoping to get them up by Sunday. I hope it still counts!!

Anyway, one of my FAVORITE things in the entire world is a cheeseburger grinder (some of you may call it a sub) from this little Italian restaurant up the street. I also like to get french fries with it. I'm not sure how many calories are in this grinder, but it's probably a lot. Considering it's a got American cheese, mayonnaise and not so healthy white bread. And the fries-forget it. The whole day of counting points pretty much goes out the window when you eat this bad boy. Ha ha.

My healthier version of my favorite meal is pretty simple. I've been eating it for awhile.

I take a Morning Star Farms Grillers Vegan burger and heat it in the microwave. I then cut it into little pieces and place it into a light hot dog roll. Then place a piece of cheese on top. Yum-0!! All this for 3 points each! So you can have 2 of them for 6 points and then bake up some french fries for 4 points each and you have a much healthier 10 point meal.

The veggie burgers are 1 point, the hot dog rolls are 1 point and the cheese is also one point.

I will post the pictures as soon as I can!!

Determination

I did not want to workout this morning. For some reason I enjoy going to the gym much more then using my treadmill at home. But I promised myself this was the week I was going to start really busting my ass and I did it. And I was so happy that I did when I was done. I was dripping with sweat (I have pictures but I have to wait until the hubby gets home to post them because I have no clue where the cord is to get the pictures off the camera right now) and I also ran for a bit.

Now usually I run for a minute, walk for 90 seconds, run for a minute, walk for 90 seconds. Well today I ran for 3 minutes. I was just really frustrated today and it felt good to take it out in exercise.

I seriously can't wait to hit the gym tomorrow. I'm going to try and get up early so I don't have to worry too much about the crowds. I know a lot of people are off tomorrow.

I think I might go Saturday, too. I'm determined right now.

I am looking forward to weigh in on Saturday. I want to be under 250 so badly!! And I have a feeling I'm going to see it this week.

Sadly my vacation is coming to an end. But I plan to hit the gym PLENTY now that I'm back in the workout groove. Can't wait to start bringing green monsters in to work everyday. Ha ha!!

And lastly, please go visit Manderz and congratulate her on 90 pounds lost. What an awesome job!!

Happy Canada Day

To all my Canadian Blogger friends, I say Happy Canada Day!!

I was thinking of you all as I stood outside the apartment watching our town fireworks for the Fourth of July. Hee!! I love not having to leave to watch them. They put on a great display this year.

I did a little cleaning today but nothing spectacular. It's amazing what a little vacuuming can do for your apartment though.

My Mom called and I talked to her for awhile. She is planning to come visit in November around my Birthday. Woohoo!! She'll stay until the week after Thanksgiving which rocks!! I have the week of Thanksgiving off so that means lots of Mom time.

I'm planning on just hitting the treadmill tomorrow instead of the gym. I want to sleep in a bit. I am on vacation after all. And I am lucky enough to have a treadmill at home so why not use it? I might pop in a DVD and do some weight lifting, too. Friday I want to go to the gym though for sure. Hubby does not have school so I can sleep in and then go to the gym. I am hoping it won't be too busy since I know a lot of places are closed since the holiday falls on Saturday this year (my job is closed on Friday).

I need some lunch and dinner ideas. Anyone have any? Or know where I can find some? I am getting sick of eating the same things over and over again. I tend to do that. I don't eat fish so that is out.

I think I've been watching too much of "The Tudors". I keep calling my cats "Lady Moo" or "Lady Cynnamon". I told my hubby I was going to probably walk into work on Monday and bow to my boss and say "Your Grace". Ha ha. I love the show though. I'm up to episdoe 4 on season 3 now. Almost caught up to where the show is now.

Hubby's band is playing a party on Saturday night. My sister is going with me so that should be fun.

Well I'm off. Going to spend a little time with the hubby before going to bed.

July 1st already

I had planned on going to the gym this morning. The plan was to drive with hubby to school and drop him off and then drive to the gym. But I didn't sleep too well and when the alarm went off I went back to sleep while he got up for school. I hate only having one car. It stinks.

I slept for a couple more hours and then finally got up. I ended up going out and hitting the treadmill for an hour so I'm pretty happy about that. I hope to make it to the gym tomorrow. With the threat of rain these next couple of days hubby needs the car and can't take his motorcycle.

Not much else to blog about right now. I'm feeling a bit blah right now. Not sure why. There is no reason for me to feel that way either. I'm on vacation damn it!! Ugh!!

I'm going to try and do a little cleaning that I've been putting off for awhile. Hard to believe it's already July 1st! This year is totally flying by.