Sunday workout

I had plans for today. I had plans to go work some overtime and then go to the gym.

But that didn't happen. I didn't want to go to work. I burnt out from last week and even though we need the extra money I didn't go. I slept until nearly 11am. Which is really unheard of for me. I don't remember the last time I slept in that late.

But that left me feeling guilty about not going to the gym and I about not working out. I managed to go and use the treadmill. I finally used my Polar and it told me I burned off 502 calories in 60 minutes. Which is way less then what the treadmill told me. I'm pleased that I did that and don't know what I don't use it more. It is really cold outside but once I get moving the garage warms up and I'm fine.

As for the overtime I'll get some this week by staying late. We need the money.

It's a shame how fast the weekend goes by. I am not looking forward to Monday at all. I do have the thought of a 4 day weekend coming though. I have the 12th and 15th off. Woohoo!!

2.4 gone!!

So hey I lost 2.4 pounds this week! That is pretty good. I still have 1.6 to get rid of the 4 pounds I gained last week but I have a feeling it will probably come off next week. It's nice to be back in the 230's again.

I didn't think I was going to lose too much, although I have been really good. I even did an exercise DVD today.

I plan on hitting the gym tomorrow.

I got a new gym bag last night to replace the one my cat Bradley used as a liter box. It's not nearly as cute as the other one but it's bigger and I like the extra space it's going to give me.

I didn't sleep in nearly as late as I had planned today. Our power went off a few times this morning and then it went off for about 4 hours. It got pretty cold in the apartment. It finally came back on around 10:15am.

I don't have much planned for the day. I am hoping to do some cleaning but I can't say I have the desire.

Happy Saturday!!

Motivation in a friend

Saw my old coworker/girlfriend who has now lost nearly 100 pounds. She had a tummy tuck 3.5 weeks ago and looks fan-FREAKING-tastic. Holy cow bloggies. She has a lot of extra skin and now-it's gone. Poof. No more. I saw her tummy before and then she showed me the now. She is still a bit swollen but she looks GOOOOOOOOOD!!! The removed 6 pounds of skin.

Talk about motivation. I told her she needs to come visit me everyday.

I was lucky and never had any saggy skin. It all tightened up nicely.

But it was really motivated to see her and I want to get my butt in gear.

I am beat from work. I did 46 hours this week. That is a enough to know that tomorrow I am not setting an alarm and sleeping until noon. If my body wants to.

Right now I am going to go take a very hot bath.

About the car...

Um so my car? Yes it really blew up this time.

But I'm actually calm about it. We have a truck a friend let us borrow. And the in laws are going to buy us a car until the husband starts working and then we will pay them back. So we will have 2 cars. So I can drive the truck since the other car is stick and I don't drive stick. Yes-I am a Nascar girl and don't drive stick. Whatever. We will be trying to fix my car in the mean time. It's the transmission.

Fun times.

But I'm calm about it and not eating my stress.

I am allowed overtime at work so I am going to take advantage as much as I can stand. There is plenty of work to be done.

Also may be able to start going to the gym in the mornings with a car of my own to drive.

We shall wait and see.

Wednesday blog

So my love for "Biggest Loser" is coming back a bit. Although I don't think I could love anyone as much as Ali or Tara. EVER! I still hate the red team. She reminds me of Vicki from a couple seasons ago. Anyone else feel this way?

Our car is running! I am so happy. It wasn't as bad as we thought so that is a big plus. And we may be getting a second car which would be so awesome. Fingers are crossed and I am hoping things work out.

Now I am just going to say I am finding total inspiration from Sheryl over at Bitch Cakes these days. I get inspiration from ALL of you, but lately Sheryl has really been helping me. If you have never read her blog, go check her out.

I'm here and not working out

So the reason I'm not at the gym right now and I'm home here updating my blog? My car died. Hubby was on his way home from school and the car blew up. Ugh. It's so annoying. It seems like every time things start to fall into place something else falls apart.

Right now hubby is at his parents house trying to fix the car. He is hoping that it can be fix and it isn't going to cost us mega money. Because right now we just don't have the money. We're living on ONE car as it is. Hubby's best friend let him borrow a truck for as long as we need it. But this just sucks

I did end up staying late at work and getting in a little more extra money but it wasn't what I really had planned or wanted. That will burn me out quickly.

I'm off to watch "The Biggest Loser" and hate on the red team.

Still on track

I'm still on track with eating and tracking everything I eat. Hubby and have plans for the gym tomorrow night. We even fist bumped about it. So that means it's going to happen. *ha*

Speaking of hubby-he just discovered facebook which I think is super cute. I've been on there almost 4 years.

My sister and I are going to the Nascar race in June up in New Hampshire. I can't tell you how excited I am about this. We went back in 2008 and had so much fun. It is a super long day but so worth it. More motivation to lose weight because it is a lot of walking around and I was exhausted by the time we got home.

I kind of sold my soul for this ticket. It wasn't cheap so I have to not spend money for awhile. Ha.

Off to catch up on blogs.

Oh am I the only one who isn't really "feeling" "the Biggest Loser" this season? Eh-I don't know. I know I am really excited for "Lost" next week though. Outtie!!

Busy weekend

So I was up 4 pounds this week. I told you it was going to be a big gain this week. But I picked myself up and brushed myself off and moved on. I feel like I am back on track 1000% right now. Yes it sucked to see 241 back on the scale again but I know I will get back into the 230's again in no time.

I went out with my Mother In Law yesterday and had a great time. We went shopping at this little jewelery store that she loves. I had $100 with of gift cards there that I finally used. I got 4 new charms for my bracelet which I was pretty excited about.

Then last night the husband and I went out to try and find a new gym bag. My cat decided to pee in my gym bag for some reason. I didn't have any luck finding one that wasn't over priced so I am going to have to keep looking. We went to Target and Dick's Sporting Goods so I will have to check a few other places. I did get another Sookie Stackhouse book. I couldn't wait. I am now reading "From Dead to Worse". I cannot wait for "True Blood" season 3 to start in July!

Today I went in to work for some overtime. I didn't feel like going yesterday. Just wasn't up for it. But I really busted out a ton of work in 4 hours time. It was so easy without the distraction of my coworkers or the phone or patients or anything else.

After work the hubby and I went to the gym. I did 40 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of weights. I am so happy about it, too. We have plans to go back on Tuesday so wish us luck. We both really want to do this. He wants to get in shape for his health and I want to get pregnant so badly. I know I need to lose the weight to do it and that is what is driving me right now.

All in all I am feeling really good these days and I am hoping that good feeling continues. Off to catch up on some blogs.

Sharing a car sucks!

Do you know what I really hate?

Having to share a damn car. It's really hard to make any plans at all with someone who hogs the damn car.

My breakfast cookie was awesome. I plan on eating it again. And again. Yum.

Still not sure about going back to weight watchers tomorrow with the car thing. Probably won't happen until next week now. Sucks ass.

Hate sharing a car. Hate it.

Lots of thanks and congrats

Thanks for Fat Girl In a Wedding Dress I now have a lovely new background which I am very happy with.

And Glam made a good point by stating that paying for weight watchers and not going is really a total waste of money. However here is my issue: Hubby and I share a car. I am going to work overtime on Saturday. I was planning on going to WW after that. However-hubby has plans to go over a friends house and I made plans to go out with MIL after work. So he wants to drop me off at work and then go to his friends. MIL stated she would pick me up when I am done at work so we could go out. I don't want to say "Hey-can you bring me to weight watchers for 45 minutes and wait in the car?" Seems kind of rude. Ugh.

I will never be more happy then when hubby finishes school and we can get another car. Sharing a car bites.

Thanks to Jenny, I made my first breakfast cookie for tomorrow. I had been reading about it but she posted a recipe so I was able to figure out how to make one for myself. I used 1/4 cup organic steel oats, 1/4 cup organic oatmeal, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons chocolate peanut butter, 1 cup of oranges and 1/2 cup of milk. Super excited to try it!! I wanted to add chocolate chips but seriously 15 of them for 1 point? So not worth it.

And congratulations to Angie who posted her fab news yesterday that she is expecting!! I know she is going to be the best Mommy ever!! I'm looking forward to hearing all about her pregnancy.

Revamp

I am going to do this blog OVER big time.

Also confession? I stopped going to weight watchers meetings. Ugh. So I am going to (hopefully) start back this week (again). I need to get serious about this.

Had a big heart to heart with the husband about my wanting to get pregnant and worried about not being able to.

Anyone know where I can get a good free template? The owl must GO!!

Time for a change

I'm afraid this blog has turned more into a complain about my job and how tired I am then a weight loss blog.

I need to fix it!! I need to update EVERYTHING! I need to change the look. I need to change MY outlook on things and I need to stop talking so much about my job and more about my weight loss efforts.

Which, by the way, have been TERRIBLE this week. I have eaten too much junk to mention and I'm sure a big gain is in my future. But I am going to get on with that and deal with it. I feel I've gotten things under control (again) and I'm moving on.

Speaking of work (and then I swear I'm going to stop for awhile) I came back to a total catastrophe and I'm so tried. I could go to bed right now and sleep until tomorrow. Could you imagine if I took a week off? It was one stinking day!

I want to change my blog. Maybe even the name because it is really more about my health then fitting back into a size these days. I want to be pregnant by December of 2011 (that is my goal anyway) and I don't know if I'll be 150 pounds at that point. I want to change my look, too. If you have any ideas please let me know!!

I hope I can make it through "The Biggest Loser" tonight. So tired!!

I heart my doctor

Have I mentioned how much I adore my doctor? It is totally worth driving 30 minutes on 2 highways to get there just to see her.

We talk about everything. And I love her so much. Really. I feel like I can tell her anything and I trust her.

I think I'm lucky like that. Not everyone feels that way.

So I'm feeling good after seeing her.

So maybe I didn't lose that much weight since I last saw her (5 pounds). But my blood pressure is still good and she is happy the weight is still going down.

I am feeling more determined then EVER to drop this weight.

Look out gym. I'm coming for you.

3 day weekend!!

I want it. Badly. My old body. The fit and trim and super healthy one. But somehow I can't bring myself to hit the gym 6 days a week for 2 hours a day like I used to to get it. Hell I can hardly bring myself to go there 4 times a week for 75 minutes.

Boo.

I did enjoy the Golden Globes last night. I was so happy that Michael C Hall won. He is amazing on "Dexter" and I was so excited. I didn't know he was married to his costar, Jennifer Carpenter. Plus I LOVE Chloe Sevigny and was happy she won, too. Her character on "Big Love" is nuts. Her dress was beautiful. I'm an awards show nerd.

I am so glad I do not have to work today. I have a doctor's appointment at 1:30pm. I wish I had lost more weight by now. But I am the only person I can blame for that.

Panic

I'm pretty much having a panic attack about going to the gym right now. So I'm not sure what is going to happen with exercise today. I may just hit the treadmill in the garage. I don't know if I can handle the gym right now.

I did spend all day yesterday cleaning the apartment. That has to amount for some exercise.

Another loss

I'm down 0.8 this week. Which is pretty good if you ask me. I gained 0.6 last week so I lost my gain and smidge more. Hopefully this week I can lose a little more once I hit the gym 3 times. Pretty excited.

It's a beautiful day here in Connecticut and I'm going to do some EARLY spring cleaning. The hubby is off at a friend's doing some music stuff so I have the apartment to myself. I'm going to crank up some tunes and enjoy the day.

Happy Saturday everyone!!

welcome back angiodema

I woke up this morning with one of my eyes almost swollen shut and the other one on it's way. I so HATE angiodema. It's my fault of course. I was holding off on getting my medication refilled because it costs a lot of money this time of year with the deductible and all. But I had to fill it today. Luckily now I'm feeling and looking better.

I also still haven't had my blood work done for my allergist and I really need to get that done. I'm bad I know. I should have had it done months ago. And I know it's going to cost big bucks. We have the whole deductible thing. I'm going to call my insurance on Monday and see if I can find out how much it's going to cost because it's impossible to find out the cost on their website. I wish I could just plug in the codes and find out. I work in the medical field and I'm frustrated enough with healthcare.

Needless to say there was no gym tonight. I'm too tired and too swollen to make it there. But I worked out 2 times this week which is pretty good for me. I am hoping to make it 3 next week and then 4 the week after. Nice and easy, slipping back in.

Work was so busy! I know I say that all the time. It's just so hectic these days. Today I wasn't happy with my job. I'm a bit worried about having Monday off, wondering what is going to happen without me actually being there. Wondering if I might have voice mails even though I'm not there. Even though I changed my message to say I was out of the office. And yes, the receptionists ARE that clueless. I hate feeling like I can't take time off. I'd hate to what might happen if I get sick.

I am looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow though. I am not setting an alarm and I don't care if I sleep until noon.

Looking like a fool with your pants on the ground

There are days I love my job and there are days I hate my job. Yesterday I hated it. Today I loved it. It's hard since they let two people go and I'm doing so much more work. Some days I feel overwhelmed and over worked and unappreciated. Then other days I feel like I rock my job and they love me and I can do no wrong.

Man am I glad I have a 3 day weekend even if I have to go have my lady parts looked at on Monday. Ha!!

I went to the gym tonight. It was mobbed when I got there but it died down not too soon after. I am super glad I went. I know I'm going to sleep great tonight, too. I did 4o minutes on the elliptical and then 35 minutes of weights. I'm hoping to ease back into the workouts slowly as to shock my body too much. I'm hoping to get into the 22o's by the end of February.

If you did not watch "American Idol" last night you missed "Pants on the Ground". Hilarious!!

Feeling much better

I'm obviously not going to make it to the gym in the morning. As much as I want to and try to, it just ain't going to happen for me anytime soon. So I have to start going at night. I know I keep saying this but it MUST happen.

And tomorrow it will. Tonight is grocery night so it won't happen tonight.

Work is still busy. It still sucks having lost 2 people. I am super busy and the day goes by pretty quickly.

September is going to be here before I know it and I really hope to be around 200 pounds by then. Plus if I want to be able to walk around Vegas comfortably (and Arizona, too) I need to get into some better shape.

Have a great one my blogger friends!!

Still feeling sick

Still do not feel well.

I will have a proper post in the near future.

I hope!!

Feeling sickly

Not feeling all that hot tonight. I really hope I'm not getting sick because right now I can't really afford to miss any work. I have mountains of paperwork piled up on my desk (and behind my desk) and I can only imagine what a sick day would do. But ha-I have Monday off and that is going to be so funny when I come back. But I'm blabbing.

I am hoping, HOPING, to hit the gym tomorrow morning if I am still feeling up to it. I am feeling like I'm back in the game right now. I am running out of time to get in shape before our 10 year wedding anniversary. So right now it's kind of like I'm trying to lose as much as I can before September.

Off to go relax. "Walk the Line" is on and I totally love that movie. We own it, but I watch it whenever it's on.

Gym date

I started to get ready to go to the gym today and hubby asked if he could go with me! How awesome was that? So we did 45 minutes on the elliptical and then I did 30 minutes of weights. For right now he just wants to cardio and then see what happens. I'm happy with him doing that right now. I know he wants to get healthier and I'm so happy!!

I am super glad I wen to the gym as well. It was busy. It's January and all, but by March it will have died down and anyone who is really serious about weight loss and getting healthy will still be there.

My arms are sore. Hubby says his legs feel like jelly.

We saw "Up In the Air" last night. It was good, although I did not like the ending. But I do enjoy George Clooney very much.

I started reading the first "Harry Potter" book. I have never read them and now I have them all.

I had some cereal with a banana but I am still hungry. I am going to have to eat something else. Good luck to all my blogger friends doing the x-weighted challenge! Sure wish I could join you!!

Happy Saturday!!

So as it turns out I'm only up 0.6 this week. Which is not bad at all. I'll take it. I also ended up going down 0.4% body fat wise. Not sure how that happened.

Things at work are going to change even more. It's going to take a big load off my back and I'm happy about it. My boss was talking to me about it so I'm happy about that. It won't happen until February 1st though.

Happy Saturday everyone!! I'm feeling better today and things are looking up for me.

It's a no go for the new gym

I think the stress of work is getting to me. My allergies are totally hardcore right now. I am breaking out like crazy.

I am also finding it hard to say no to the temptations of bad food. My coworker got his usual pizza for lunch today (it’s payday) and I am so tempted to have some.

The scale is most likely NOT going to be my friend this week. Not that I don’t deserve a gain. No exercise and eating flex points is going to cause a gain. I’m not happy about it. I had hoped for a small gain or a maintain but it’s probably going to be pretty ugly.

I’m not motivated to workout. I so want to be. And I thought I would be. But I’ve been depressed the past couple of days.

Hubby and I decided to not join the new gym. It’s further away then we though and although it’s a nice new facility it’s not worth it. Currently I only have to go 2 exits up the highway to go my gym and this one is 5. exits up. I also haven’t been to the gym since November so who am I to complain?

I am proud of myself for not pigging out last night. I wanted to but I didn’t. I am feeling it again today but I’m hoping it passes.

I see my doctor on the 18th and I had hoped to have lost more weight but that isn’t going to happen either. Ugh!!!

I found a pair of jeans (16’s) that I hope to be able to fit into by September. I have a lot of weight to lose to get into them.

At least I have more Sookie to read. Click on the paperback logo to found out more. Not sure if it works in Canada though. I know a lot of my Canadian friends enjoy reading, too.

Fly by..

Super busy these days with work so when I get home I just want to veg out. So I'm flying by with a post.

Tonight the hubby and I are going to check out the new gym. Chances are we are going to switch over. I'm pretty excited.

Work is very demanding these days. The day just flies by and I hardly have time to breath.

I cannot wait for the weekend.

switching gyms?

The husband and I may be switching gyms.

Not that I don’t like my current gym. It’s very convenient to where I live and work now. And I’ve been a member for over 8 years.

But I just think it’s time for a change. AND they cost is less. AND I just haven’t wanted to go to the gym since I stopped going to the trainer. I feel like they are going to pressure me. You know? Not that I feel like I have to continue the trainer thing but I think that is part of why I haven’t wanted to go to the gym.

So we’ll see.

We have until Friday to check it out. So we may go tonight or tomorrow night.

I’m super excited.

The worst part about my gym is the parking and this new gym has a HUGE parking lot.

Wish me luck! I’ll keep you posted!

Treadmill time!

No gym but I hit the treadmill tonight so I'm happy with that. It was worth it.

I finally broke down tonight about the work situation. I miss my sister. A lot. It sucks. We grew so close the past 2+ years. I miss her like crazy. I called her today on my lunch break. I have free tickets to see "Leap Year" for Thursday night but she can't go. But we are going to get together soon.

I'm off to watch "The Biggest Loser". I'm already crying. Such a dork.

Lots of Coffee

Work has been very stressful. At times I do not have time to eat. That can be good and bad I suppose.

I have not worked out in a week. That is not good.

I am totally addicted to paperbackswap.com. I love it. I have gotten the whole Harry Potter collection. Completed my Shopaholic collection and gotten the 5th Sookie Stackhouse book over the course of a month. Plus I got "Shutter Island". I have gotten rid of books that I did not plan to rid again or will not rid. I have a few credits I will use when other books I want are available (more Sookie!!) or if something comes along that looks interesting. Best idea EVER! Unless you count the single use coffee maker.

Super excited about "The Biggest Loser" tonight but I may actually be at the gym (fingers crossed) and watch it tomorrow.

I talked to my Mom last night and I am super excited for visiting in September.

Need to workout and lose weight for my 10 year wedding anniversary!!

All hyped up on coffee! Which I am drinking in my Merlotte's mug. *Wink*

Food Inc

We watched "Food Inc" last night.

That was a total wake up call for sure. I mean I knew it wasn't going to be a pretty movie but just seeing it was just a wake up call. Did it send me into shock? Pretty much. It had me looking up vegan and vegetarian recipes online this morning. I know I will be paying a lot more attention to what I buy at the store now for sure. Not that I don't already but now even more.

I don't eat a lot of red meat and I don't eat any pork at all but I love chicken and turkey. So it was really upsetting to watch.

It's snowing again. I'm less then thrilled and I'm not sure I'll be going out to the gym as they asking people to stay home if they don't need to go out today. *Sigh* I'm going to go nuts if I don't get out of this house soon. And I really wanted to go to the gym today.

Need to get back to the gym!

I need to get to the gym tomorrow. I had planned to hit the treadmill today but that didn't last long. It was cold and snowing and I was in the garage for a very short amount of time. I have no problem treadmilling it when it's warm outside but our garage is not heated so when it's cold it's a lot harder to handle.

Plus I haven't been to the gym in nearly 2 months. It's time to get back.

I haven't done much this weekend and I think that is hurting me. I'm kind of in a funk with the stress of work and the stress of home. I had a lot of plans for the weekend and that just isn't happening. I hadn't planned on getting stuck in the house for a good chunk of the weekend either due to the snow and now I'm starting to get antsy.

I may finally watch "Food Inc" on Netflix though.

It's 2010

I have to admit 2009 was not a bad year. I had my good days and my bad days but really it was a good year all around.

The hubby and I had a nice quiet night at home last night. We have spent the past couple of years at home together. We were invited to a couple parties but we decided to stay home. The weather wasn't all that hot in Connecticut anyway and we're just not really party people. I had a nice time and that is really what it's all about.

We stopped to pick up a little alcohol before we came home and I got carded! That may have been the best thing that happened to me 2009! Ha ha! The girl looked at my license and said "No way" when she the year I was born. It made me feel good. I know people tell me all the time that I look younger then I am but it felt good. I bet I was older then her.

No big plans for today. Going to relax and just enjoy our 3 day weekend.

I spoke to my other coworker that was let go last night. She is pretty upset. I don't blame her. She was on vacation and they called her at home to tell her. The whole situation is really surreal to me. I'm not sure I realize it's happened yet. I'm just doing what I can right now.

I do have plans for 2010. I plan to lose more weight. I plan to go visit my Mom in Arizona. The husband and I plan to renew our wedding vows for our 10 year wedding anniversary in September. I plan to be the best I can be!!

Happy 2010! May all your dreams come true!!