Motivated Monday ............ On Tuesday

Yep I know day late dollar short.............

Last Friday I registered for my favorite 5k of the year - The Diva Dash.. Last year it was the only 5k I did after my back issues. I will confess to being nervous about it this year as I am still plagued by that damn low back pain. I registered anyway. 

This 5k is different from ANY of the others held as it is WOMEN only and we have a damn good time.  This year its on March 28th, and I am hoping for a warmer start than in past years.. This also gives me a little over a month to get prepared.  

I will also be scheduling a physical for March - I think my last one was ummm college - yeah I know, shush. I'm just not a "go to the doctor person" I'll go if I am sick but that is about it.. However I think its time I have health information like thyroid function, cholesterol and the all important base line mammogram. Every year I have the day off for my birthday and I think this is what I will go do on that day.   Remember ladies its more important to mammogram your boobs than to instagram them!!

I need to get more into the mind set of "an once of prevention" than "what if I don't like what he says?

I am finally feeling more like myself again, I have a cough left over from the "respiratory virus from hell" but at least I have my energy back. Which means its really time to start packing!!!  That move is coming up way fast! 

Prepping for the 5k and moving is pretty much going to take up my free time in February. Which is okay by me - just bring SPRING quickly - I am sick of freezing!!

Have a kick ass week folks - and go do something physical!

2nd Day of Fall and Monday Ramblings

So yesterday brought Fall ... it was a gorgeous day light breeze, sunshine and 80 degrees out - totally my type of Fall day! Today is a repeat. I could honestly handle year around temps like these and be a content and happy girl!

The past few weeks I've been a bit discombobulated without any real reason for it that I can tell. Maybe its just because we have been on the go so much and for so long.  My attention span is shot and my get up and go got up and left.

Saturday I attempted to clean house - I had really wanted to tear it apart and do a deep clean. How it really went down was more like ADD cleaning a little in this room a little in that room. I did get the living room done but not the front hall closet or much of anything else. The kitchen table has become a catch all for everything again.

Next weekend I think its time to "go off the grid" again for a while and recharge.  I think the only thing I am looking forward to about Winter is that things slow down. Its cold and no one really wants to go anywhere or do anything. The fire place gets lit and movies tossed in the DVD player or a book read. Now that I can't wait for!

I have a 5k coming up next weekend that I am so not ready for it looks like ton of fun, but I am a tad worried about my knee especially since I did NOT see the inside of the gym for most of the summer. YIKES.  I also need to stop at the sporting good store and get a band for my knee to see if that helps the knee cap stay where its suppose to and maybe cut down on the "clicking" it does.

Weekend Shenanigans

Friday night was a quiet night at home after I went and picked up some cold weather gear for the 5k the next day.


Saturday I wake up to temps in the teens and seriously question my sanity..  But I really wanted the experience  medal... Whats not to want it has Tiara's on it!!  I did finish pretty decent considering it was my first one back from surgery in November  and it was 19 degrees out (it was ok cold my protein bar froze as I was trying to eat it). Official time was 47:33.7 (race was done in waves I started about 13 minutes into the race - but it was chip timed so thats where my official time comes from) I'll take it.

After the race I hit the Starbucks drive through and ordered a 55 gallon drum of Soy Latte then headed home to change so I could run to the mall (got my Mama's birthday present) pick a few things up a CVS and run the Hubs some lunch before the snow storm hit..

Saturday night was a lets stay warm and catch up on the DVR night, plus soreness was starting to set in.

Sunday I woke up to 8 inches of snow... Yeck and HOLY SHIN SPLINTS BAT MAN.. I was expecting them with it being the first race of the season but I stepped out of bed and couldn't decide if I wanted to cuss like a Fleet of Sailors or bawl like a toddler who is told Cheerios are no longer made.

I did manage to vacuum the house late Sunday afternoon - other than that I ate Ibuprofen like tic tacs (it was on my shopping list as "metric shit ton of Ibuprofen"), read my kindle and watched TV.  Hubs shoveled out both cars, ran to the store and made me my fave potato sausage soup.. Thanks baby!!

How was your weekend??

Someone give Mother Nature a Prozac - and other randoms

Hello Mother Nature PLEASE fricken separate from Old Man Winter like post hasties - this shit is beyond old and I am sick of being cold!!!  It was not fair to give us an 80 degree day then snatch it back and leave snow..

Ok that rants over .. but seriously the ground hog said an early spring - so now I'm taking a hit out on that fuzzy lil bastard.

Saturday is the Diva Dash - may the knee gods smile on my knee. Its still not right after the surgery so this maybe a challenge - depending on how this goes it maybe my last 5k.

Princess Peep and Lil Man moved out last Thursday its been pretty quite the last few days .. Missing his laugh a lot. He is a really happy baby so his coos and laughs are constant.. The Hubs and I are picking him up on Sunday for a day out with Noni & Papaw. Looking forward to spending the day with him.

I have been asked if I am going to do a Q & A session on the blog ... email me your questions and I will get a post going for that.

Have a great afternoon and do something nice for someone you don't know. It can be as simple as a smile to someone that appears to be having a bad day.

Busy Saturday

Its been a pretty busy Saturday around here - had a slight urgent office matter to attend to this morning then off to get my nails done and some grocery shopping.  I ended up going to the store twice today and it seems like from 9:30 - 4 all I did was run run run..

Its all good though the only thing on tomorrows schedule is lose an hour of sleep, hit the movies, can't wait to see Silver Linings Playbook then home to straighten up  finish laundry and get ready for the next coming week - which is slammed full.

Today at Wal-Mart I came across Jillian Michael's 14 day Cleanse and Burn - I was intrigued so I bought it - now this little box makes me slightly nervous - hopefully its not as punishing as her workouts. Fingers are crossed - I need a jump start back on the right track.  When I stopped smoking (6 weeks and counting) the fitness kinda got the hold button pushed on it.  So I have stalled and need to get roaring back into things - I also have a 5k in 2 weeks I have to "cram" for.

So tomorrow I'll start the Cleanse & Burn and hope for the best. Has anyone else tried it? Tips, things to look for?  Results??

Shout out to my new followers - 67 and counting! Glad you stopped by, say hi!

Saturday pics...

Excuse the cuticles - they are always super dry when I get them done... New pink & whites - so ready for Spring.

The next 2 pics are just ones that make me smile - huge smiles...

 Lil Man's first taste of Chocolate Cake..

This little gem is the newest in my office collection - cracks me up every time I see it.

Happy Friday!!!

HELLOOOOOO Friday!!!

Its been a week - they just seem to get busier and busier...that's a good thing right??

Yesterday I woke up with my shoulder all pissed off and screaming at me ... The muscle from the middle of my back up into my left shoulder was one huge knot, so off to the Chiropractor I went.  It's feeling better but I have to go back this evening and get adjusted again and he has taken me off of upper body work outs for now.. So the treadmill and I are bff's for a week or so. That's ok I have a 5k coming up the end of next month I have to get back into the swing of things again.

So I have stayed off the scale its not an accurate picture of whats going on anyhow.       I did take some more side by side pics to get an idea on where I am at.  I find that is so much more of an accurate gauge than the scale.  I see a few differences, but everyone else has been pointing out things I missed ... like holy cow I have an ass now.... I have never had an ass I was thrilled to see that ... Squats my friends - squats are where the asses are!!

Hello nurse - I have an ass!!!  In the top set of pictures the ones on top were taken Aug of 2011(no ass)  the bottom row Feb 2012 there's the ass!

The last picture was also Feb 2013 - I bought both the color combinations of that top because it was a fricken small - I can't remember the last time a small fit. I generally wear mediums - so I know its just the cut & design but I don't give a damn its a SMALL!! 

The boots are last years find .. yes they are leather and I found them for a whooping $35 - I have worn the hell out of them! 

Can't wait for the weekend and a little slower pace - have a good one y'all!!

Questions I have been asked a lot lately

Q: What workouts do you do?
A: In no particular order: treadmill, yoga, pilates,  the following Jillian Michaels DVD's; - yoga meltdown, Ripped in 30, 30 day shred,  extreme shed and shred. Playing with my grandson and nephew's.

Q: Whats on your workout playlist?
A: HA this question made me realize how trashy/angry my play list is. However those are the songs that get my feet moving so it is what it is, in random order a small sample:

1.  Play - David Banner
2. 2 Fingers David Banner
3. Funhouse P!nk
4. Crazy Bitch - Buck Cherry 
5. Breaking Dishes - Rihanna
6. Blow Me (one last kiss) P!nk
7. You Outta Know -  Alanis Morissette 
8. Crutch - Theory of a Deadman
9. Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
10. Slut Like you P!nk
11. For your Entertainment - Adam Lambert 

Q: Whats your secret in losing weigh?

A: SHHH don't tell anyone .... there is no secret - I have had the same person ask me the same question more often than I can count - Honestly you have to watch whats going in your mouth and move your feet! That's IT that's THE secret. 

Q: What do you do with your clothes that are now to big?
A: They are sitting in bags to go to Goodwill.

Q: Whens your next 5k?
A: In March, I am participating in the Diva Dash which is the ONLY all women 5k. Its a charity race that benefits girls self esteem programs in the area.

Q: How often do you work out?
A: I aim for 3 or 4 nights a week

Q: Whats your favorite gadget?
A: My Fitbit One


Anything you would like to ask?? Sound off in the comments or shoot me an email.

84 days til warm!!

Yes I am looking forward to Spring, I HATE winter, I abhor being cold.. I love that it doesn't get dark until 9 pm or later. I love walking out of a building at 8 pm at night and being warm and smelling the heat. I hate scraping windows and dodging puddles of icy water.  I like warm weather clothing, tanks & shorts and flips. So yes, I am counting all 12 weeks until warm weather hits!!

Operation Red Bikini is in full swing and I have been kicking with my girl Jillian just about every night we have been hitting Ripped in 30, tonight I am going to hit Yoga Meltdown.  Even on my break nights I have been doing active breaks - walking and dancing around the living room with the grand baby.. which he loves and just giggles and smiles.














The weekend was pretty uneventful - which is what we needed after the hustle and bustle of the holiday weekends.  Costco Saturday, really just to walk around, watched Lil Man, Sunday I was in the office to review billing before it was due the next day and some grocery shopping...

BTW this stuff .. AMAZEBALLS!!!

And I got a planner and stickers for workouts - yes those are Starwars lego stickers - I'm a geek at heart so shush..

And finally - make sure you eat your veggies!!

Its Ok Thursday

Its ok

To be glad the holiday's are almost over because then you can start the spring countdown

To be a geek and love your talking R2D2 hub and the Darth Vader dressed as Santa ordainment you got for Christmas and display them on your desk in your office

To be contemplating another Fitness Challenge (operation red bikini post coming soon)

To be in love with your FitBit

To already be registering for the March 5K

To love that the above 5k is the only women only 5k

To schedule blog posts

To play the same cd over and over because its new and you love it

To end this post early because your not sure what else is ok today. :-)

It was the end of the world that wasn't ....

So we are still here the earth is still rotating and the doomsdayers are figuring out a way to spin the latest "Oh wait we did the math wrong".  In all reality it was just the end of an era and the start of a new one.  So I am glad I paid my credit card bills and didn't consume three times my body weight in cheesecake "just in case".

What I am working on is finishing up Christmas shopping on this last weekend before the holiday.  I just had a few gifts and stocking stuffers to pick up - which I got most of done today.  I have to go back to the craft store after price checking to pick up the second to last gift, then head back to the mall (yes I went to the mall on the Saturday before Christmas - I am truly insane) to pick up a last minute OMG its perfect gift that will be ready.

Friday my wonderful grandson turned 7 months old - wow this year is going super fast.  I can't believe he is already 7 months old and growing like a weed.  Unfortunately the lil guy is sick with RSV at the moment so we are playing Christmas by ear and waiting to see if he will be well enough to go to the family dinner at my sister-in-laws.  Fingers are crossed that he feels better soon - if for nothing else the poor guy is miserable.  It amazes me that with as sick as he is, he is still smiling and laughing - he is such a laid back lil dude.

On the fitness front I am just maintaining at the moment and will ramp back up come Jan 2.  I am by no means going crazy and eating everything in sight but I am eating a lil of whatever I want. Then come Jan 2 its balls to the walls at the gym - newest goal is toning.  I am not going to hide come this summer in jeans and oversized shirts - its to freaking hot for that shit.  Plus we are planning another family trip to Hawaii come Spring of 2015 and I WILL like the pictures I am in this time around of the vacation!

I also have plans to start working my knee again and it get back in order so that I can participate in the Diva Dash come March - its one of my favorite 5ks.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!! Happy Holidays

Wordy Wednesday

So yesterday was the appointment with the Orthopedic Surgeon - he won't do surgery until he see's an MRI so that is scheduled for Saturday morning - I was thrilled to find out they do weekend appointments and I do have to attempt to fit that into a work day. About 5 days after that he should have the results  time to read them.  Everything is electronic it doesn't take 5 days to get results but I am not about to piss off the guy who's going to be rooting around in my knee.

I also got cleared to go back to doing light workouts.. YAY!! They are a totally stress relief for me and for some reason when I am not working out my brain disconnects and my mouth eats anything no nailed down.  Bad news is I am out of the 5K game for the rest of the season.  So I have to pull out of the Strides for Breast Cancer 5K in Oct.

Small scale victory I am down a pound despite eating like hell for a week. My knee finally stopped holding on to the water to protect it. The swelling has gone down in both legs!! WOOT

I have signed on to do a 31 day Jillian challenge - I need to go pick up her yoga DVD this weekend - that's about the only one I can do right now without modifying them massively - no jumping jacks or squats for a while.

And because its Wednesday a pic of Lil Man  - and yes that's my cat next to him ...

More 10k pictures

The 10 K pics from the organizers are out so:


Round mile 2 and really feeling good

On Main st

Limping across the finish line - I cut the finish clock off as it doesn't count - I did not do the middle 2 miles off the race I did little over 4 almost 4.5 miles.  I was at mile 3 when my knee blew and I was directed to make a right and cut across the bridge and around the corner which would drop me off at mile 5 then the last mile into the finish.

I have an appt on Tuesday with the orthopedic surgeon to see where I stand (lean) with this knee, right now I have my fingers crossed he will allow me to do light workouts.  I am also hopeful that whatever is truly going on we can resolve it soon - there is a mustache dash next month I'd like to do - its a 5k. I think i'll stick to those for a good long while, 

New Look

Its been forever since I got the ol blog a new look so I thought I'd try some updating.  The banner stays, that was a gift from a dear friend.. http://radiovixen.com/ and is still hosted on her site - even through the year of non-activity.. So thank you Vixen for that!!

How's the week going for everyone?? I'm gearing up to start a 60 day fitness challenge tomorrow morning!! I have registered for a 10k in September and a 5k in October. I believe with the fitness challenge though the first few weeks I am going to hit it hard with Jillian and The Shred - then toss in weights and the treadmill.

So I am hearing a lot about drinking 100 ounces of water per day .. how do you NOT live in the bathroom while doing that.  I got up to 72 oz yesterday and felt like I spent most of my day in the ladies room..

I have noticed however, with the changes I have made so far between the diet and the exercise I am seeing a decline in the severity of my headaches. (I have a headache disorder - I have had a daily headache every single day for the past 14 years - some days are way worse than others). I am cutting back the amount of medicine I am taking - that alone makes it all worthwhile!

What changes are y'all seeing that you didn't expect??

Tonight is dinner with my boss - so the workout will be put on hold for another day - I will be hitting the gym tomorrow. I need to make sure the MP3 player is charged.  I am looking at getting a new one - I have been eyeing the ipod nano.. I'm lusting after the pink one!!

Yay its Wednesday!!

Midweek baby!!!  I love my job - but like the other 99% of American I'm living for the weekend!!!

First off shout out to my Sister-in-law today is her birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

So last night I was perusing the race pictures from Saturday night - found our finish line pics - I also found on the website the list of upcoming events.. There's a 10k in Sept.. WOOT my first 10k.. Yep I am registering on Friday.. I also committed to walking Strides for a Cure (Breast Cancer walk) in October with  my Sister-in-law. Which is the first 5k I did that got this all started.. I had a blast doing it and kept going.

I went home last night and walked 1.5 miles on the treadmill then hit the weights - it was all I had last night so I'll take it. It may not have been much but I was still doing laps around anyone sitting on the couch ;-)

Tossing around the idea of going to see Rock of Ages this weekend - not for Tom Cruise but for the music - the 80's and 90's are my all time favorite generation for music - I grew up on hairbands and frankly miss the monster ballad!!!

So in honor of Wayback Wednesday...  One of the best  Monster Ballads of ALL TIME!!!



And race finish line pics - have a great day!

And it was a blast!

The Glow Run was awesome.. A little organizing needs to be reviewed in the set up of the run but all and all it was truly fun.  Last night was hot and humid even starting at 9:45 pm .. its was 87 degrees out and humid.  Everyone was pumped though and it proved to be a great time.

My friend Balinda and I before the race started (ignore the glorious porta potty background).  Our official time was  54:11.2.  Not to bad considering the heat and my knee popped out 3 times in the middle of it all.  I'll take it!  


Last week I fell 1 workout short of my goal of 4 plus the 5k.  I did 3 plus the 5k - Still pretty proud of that - last week was a hell of a week. Heading back to the Shred next week. 


Today I have just hung out at home, straightened up a big and watched the DVR.  Later its off to the store to get stuff for the up coming week. 


Here's a couple more pictures of last nights race.

Day before The Glow 5k

Had to go get new tennies last night.. The inserts I had picked up for my old ones just were not getting it - there was no way I could do a 5k in those.  I also picked up my race packet and all the glow sticks they were handing out for the event. Its my first night 5k - I am thinking its going to be a blast!

I am looking forward to downtime this weekend - other than the 5k and going to get lil man's crib I have nothing planned this weekend - first time in a long time that has happened.  Its looking like a good weekend to purge somethings around the house and straighten up.

I have a few things in 2 rubbermaid tubs from high school - my letter jacket some drama productions t-shirts odds and ends all memories - how do you part with that stuff? I have condensed all my teenage memories into 2 tubs that are stored under our bed - I just can't seem to purge the rest of it.  Have you? How did you part with it? I know its just stuff and the memories are in your head - but I can't seem to put that letter jacket in a hefty bag and toss it - I mean I wore that thing EVERYWHERE I worked hard for the letter and every pin that is attached to that letter... I think its just going to stay in that tub and my daughter can figure it out in 60 years.....

Getting closer

Saturday night the KC Glow 5k.. Can't wait!!

Tonight after work its a run to the store then to the gym,  I did nada last night. Yesterday was not my best day so I took the night off. Which still gives me time to meet my goal of 4 days plus the 5k.  My eating has been a little wonky as well.. So I need to rein that back in and '86 the nuts I munch on during the day at work thinking I was doing myself a favor and being healthy. Then I read the label..

Next week I can go back to hitting the Shred since I won't have the 5k to prep for. I'll retake measurements so that I will have an accurate accounting to go by. I don't think the ones I took 2 weeks ago count as I have not done the Shred every day.

What a busy day

Mondays typically are and at the office every other Monday is more so.  Already started my Tuesday to do list..

Got my race info today in the email for Saturday night ... this is going to be a blast - my first night 5k ever. Did 1.5 miles on the treadmill then hit the weights for 20 minutes. Lunch is packed for tomorrow - left over boneless rib and a salad.

Today while reading a friends blog RadioVixen I thankful I am no longer trying to swim in the dating pool.  Holy Moley what the hell is wrong with people these days - and that was just a first date!! Thankfully for her its the only date. Dating has always been a challenge - isn't that what Sex in the City taught us??  These days though is it more so or are people just more desperate now?

I had a few real winners back in the day myself - I remember calling a friend from the bathroom of one such encounter for a ride then crawling out a bathroom window as my date also had hands everywhere. Thankfully not all the guys out there are socially challenged and you can find your prince!

Now I am just chilling on the couch with Criminal Minds - and rethinking tomorrow lunch after seeing what tonight's criminal does with the human remains once he is done with them - and winding down my Monday.

Have a good night!

Stick a fork in another weekend..

Weekends go by so fast..

Thursday night I came home and did another day of shred albeit modified as my knee popped out while I was mid lunge - so I canned those and stuck to the abs and arms.  The we just hung out and chilled.  I know Thursday doesn't count as the weekend - but the knee issue is why I took it easy.

Friday I went after work and had my pink and whites redone (I had been wearing color) then came home and vegged in front of the TV.

Saturday was errands and hanging out with friends Sat night just talking. Sunday was shopping and chilling.  I should have hit the treadmill either Saturday or Sunday but just took it easy.  Though all the walking I did Sunday has to count for something ;-) I walked Costco and 2 malls!!

This weekend I managed to find the coolest ear buds for my MP3 player I use for the treadmill.  I also a new pair of workout capris for the 5K next Saturday night, regular everyday wear capris, the topsiders I have been looking for but couldn't find in my size.. Those I am totally psyched about. As usual I found cute outfits for Jayden.

My goals for next week are to workout at least 4 days PLUS the 5k Saturday night. So fingers are crossed the knee behaves.

The day after the start of The Shred

So it wasn't so bad.. I am a bit sore today I am feeling it in my ab's and thighs mostly.  I sweat like a freaking  pig at a local BBQ and yes I cussed Jillian but I did it ... well most of it - I did push myself but I didn't over push. It makes no sense to me to get so sore that I can't work out for a few days, seems to defeat the purpose.  Besides one day soon I will make level 1 my bitch and move to level 2.

Tonight I will be hitting the treadmill I have a 5k coming up in 2 weeks.  Thankfully its a night 5k with all the heat we have had so far I think a 5k during the day would be brutal.  I am looking forward to it, it sounds like a blast.  After the 5k there is a DJ and it turns in to a street party.  I have already informed D he will be there to hang out after the walk.

There are a few different theories out there about "eating back" your calories after working out. While I can see this approach being something of benefit when you have a party or gathering coming up and you don't want to monitor everything you eat.  In general I think its a waste of all the hard work you're doing.  If you are trying to lose pounds why would you eat back your calories?  I think it will be something I save for a cheat day.

Tomorrow is July 4th... I am looking forward to spending time with family and friends.  There is a rumor of a shrimp boil in the plans! Enjoy the day and stay safe!