Depresses me

I seriously hate my back.

Hate it.

What if I can't run because of it?

Right now that is my worst fear. I'm afraid that after I lost all this weight (again) that I'm not going to be able to do something I love. Something that I haven't been able to do in so very long.

And that really upsets me. It really depresses me.

More back problems

My back can SUCK IT! I left work today my back hurt so bad.

I bought new sneakers tonight. By the way, Fleet Feet in West Hartford? Thanks for NOT helping me. You lost my business and gave it to New Balance in Manchester. So thanks for that. And I'm sure that New Balance thanks you, too.

Anyway... I got some nice new comfy shoes with inserts. Found out that not only are my feet a size smaller then I thought, but I over pronation when I run. And it causes all sorts of issues with my feet and legs and back. So now I have some running shoes that should help with that.

I also have an appointment with a Chiropractor on Friday.

I also went to Plato's Closest (a used clothing store) and got 2 dresses and a Victoria's Secret shirt. Man, do I love shopping.

Those pants from yesterday that I blogged about? Going back.

A Whole Case of Vanilla

So I ordered these pants/tights whatever you want to call them from zappos and they came yesterday. I happened to see Bitchcakes talking about them on twitter and thought I would check them out. She mentioned that they were great for helping with impact and I was ready to try anything when it came to my back problems.

Those suckers are TIGHT! And they work! I didn't feel a thing when I did my 3.5 mile run today. I am a little sore, but nearly as bad as I was on Sunday after my 4 mile. So I'm going to try them again tomorrow for my 2 mile run and see how it goes. I have another 3.5 miles planned for Thursday and then I don't have another run planned (at this point) until Sunday. Unless I change my mind.

I am, however, going to schedule myself a massage for next week. I have Thursday and Friday off from work. So one of those days I am going to see if I can squeeze one in. And see if that helps.

I got my Old Navy order today. I love my new tops. LOVE THEM!! And I got my free Chobani yogurt. Gotta love twitter! A whole case of Vanilla

Sore back (again)

I really wish my back would stop hurting. I have a half marathon to train for. I was supposed to workout today but that didn't happen. Between the lack of sleep and my back hurting all night I decided to make it a rest day.

But I need to get back at it tomorrow.

And I really hope my back agrees with me tomorrow. I can't take my husband with me to work to massage my back all day.

As much as I want to.

This and that and a little more...

I spent the afternoon with my crazy ass family yesterday. I love them. I feel lucky to have them. And my nephew and his girlfriend are doing fantastic after their car accident in October. This is only the second time I have seen her since the accident. She is still in rehab (she has one more surgery she needs to have) but is allowed to come out on a day pass as long as someone signs her out. Which is crazy because she is 30 years old. My nephew by the way is almost 24. Anyway, my family is nuts and we are freaking crazy and I am so lucky to have them. And I am lucky my husband loves them because sometimes we get really crazy and vulgar and just OUT THERE.

My sister invited everyone over for brunch and she made sure to have healthy stuff for me!! I was so happy. I was able to have yogurt and fruit and cottage cheese. I was worried so I made sure to eat a little something before hand just in case.

After my sisters we went over to Target because I wanted to get some new exercise clothes. I had these gift cards from Christmas that I wanted to use, too. And of course, I tried on a few other things. I just love to do that now. I grabbed a pair of large exercise pants. They were too big. I ended up with a size medium. MEDIUM! I haven't been able to wear medium in forever. I'm still kind of shocked.

Those bad boys held up very nicely this morning for my 4 mile run. I think I need to go and pick up another pair this week. I'm a little sore from the run, but I don't really have any plans for the day. Maybe a little laundry. We do need to pick up some groceries.

Right now I'm just enjoying my coffee and relaxing....

Happy 2011!!!!!!

I am not making any New Years Resolutions. I just feel the need to do so.

I have things I hope to do and accomplish this year. And that is how I am going to leave it.

I want to take a spin class. My gym doesn't offer them, but the sister gym in town over does. So I am going to call and sign up. I don't have to pay extra for this because I pay extra for classes anyway. In the 9 1/2 years I have been a gym member I have never taken a class at my gym. Or the sister gyms.

I also want to try indoor rock climbing. I always have. And there is a place about an hour or so from here that has great prices. So I want to try that, too.

Oh and I want to hit my weight goal. And run my half marathon. That would be great, too.

But no resolutions.

Happy 2011 to you all! I hope you have a great year! Make it a great year!! I know you can!!