Weekend Wrap Up

I had planned a fairly quiet weekend at home closet cleaning, but in the spirit of being spontaneous and coming from a place of yes when I got the text from my sister in law about lunch and hitting the flea market I texted back YES.. Besides everyone knows cleaning closets SUCKS!! Yes I know it HAS to be done but why do today what I can put off until the end of time?  

So we met up and went down to the New York Dawg Pound - where I indulged in a wonderfully chili cheese dog with fries.. YUMMMM awesome hot dog. We then got back in the car and headed bargain hunting with my oldest nephew along. In between stops he gave Auntie an education (hes almost 6 and I now need to go get my highlights redone to cover the grey) kids pay more attention to whats on TV than you think, lets leave it at that because drinking straight vodka at 11:54 am isn't cool LOL.

I was expecting more of a swap meet type environment, when did flea markets become so boutiquey?  I liked some of the things there but it was like walking on to a 3d Etsy store.  I guess I am used to the flea markets that are set up on a parking lot somewhere under a bunch of tents. I saw some really cute things but nothing I couldn't live without so I left it all there - plus I still have closets that need overhauled LOL.

After that we headed to the Cold Stone Creamery where I not only proceeded to order the Founders Favorite I ate that sucker in a chocolate dipped waffle bowl!! I ate the whole fricken thing with the exception of half the waffle bowl. After that I went home and napped for awhile.

After my nap D and I met my sister in law and both nephews at our favorite Mexican restaurant for dinner where I again proceeded to eat like the concepts of calorie counts did not exist .. Oy Vey it was good..

Sunday came and I work up about 4:45 with a migraine (sodium overload anyone??) So I pretty much took it easy until the afternoon when D and I hit the store to stock up for the week.

D went to a friends house to video game it up for a few hours and leave me to the quite house and a throbbing head. I watched some TV then decided hurting or not I HAD/NEEDED to get a work out in. I started with the squats I needed for the challenge 70 of them by the way then headed into Shred.  About 10 mins into the shred the fog lifted and I started feeling better (also when I layed down for the abs my back popped in every way possible ahhhh relief!) Gotta love endorphin's - natures pain pill!


Today its back on track and a big ass salad for lunch - there's no counter attack for the way I ate this weekend BUT there is getting back on the wagon and not slashing  the other tires simply because I got a flat.. Cheers!!!

Doing a reboot

Sometimes you just have to pull a reboot... Today starts my reboot before things go to out of hand and I have to reset to factory settings :-)

I have gotten off track - there were a few busy days I let things slide, then it was I'll restart Monday, then it was well this coming weekend I have _____ added to I'm too tired/busy/not feeling a workout.. then bam the jeans are starting to fit tighter..

So before this completely derails I am just pulling a restart. I started logging foods on My Fitness Pal again this morning. Tonight I am dusting off 30 day shred... ugg I hate the shred - but its effective and fast AND what your supposed to do before Ripped in 30 so I'll bust a week or so of it out and move to Ripped faster. Sorry Jillian shred just laggggggggggggssssssssssss so bad I want to poke your eyes out..

I really need to get everything coordinated to get the treadmill from my moms - maybe this coming weekend.. I'm also skipping lattes for the next week or two and sticking to just hot tea and water. I also plan to pull some clean eating menus out and see what I need from the store.

Summers coming (on day I freaking hope!!) and I am not hiding in jeans this year...

Starting this May 1st 

2 weeks to go before the 10k

HOLY CRAP!!! I am so not ready.. I have been working out but NOT walking - I have concentrated on yoga, The Shred and weight training.. At the moment I am doing serious bunt kicks to my own ass.  I did go get me a knee brace but that's ALL the prep I have done for this race.

Ok breathe - I have 2 weeks still and can get some walking in during that time.  I already know I won't be setting any PR's for this race - I never expected to.  Those who are walking me can just meet me at the finish line when I drag my ass across it then we can go hydrate and refuel with carbs... Thankfully my sister in law is doing this one with me and she loves me so she won't be out to throttle me! LOL

In other news I have decided to take off my pink & white acrylics and get a get manicure - I will soak them off tonight and get the mani tomorrow. Every since I started taking Biotin and drinking a protein shake every morning for breakfast my own seem to be pretty hearty so we will see. I'll post before's and afters.  I'm looking forward to just relaxing with the TV and soaking these off tonight.  I have worked out every night this week and plan to tomorrow before my nail appt I feel like a night off is earned.

The scales not moving much but the jeans certainly are

So the scale isn't moving a whole lot - but my jeans are! They are loser and a few pairs I can yank off without unbuttoning them!! I was getting discouraged however that the scale wasn't showing a difference - so I did what all fit campers do I tossed up side by side comparison pics - let me tell you it does make a difference to see pictures side by side. That tell me what I need to know - what I am doing IS working and to keep on keeping on. Ultimately my goal is to be toned and fit and to be in a size 8/10. I have ready picked out my present to me when I hit that goal.

Last night I stopped at Target and they had some of Jillian's DVD's on sale so I picked up 2 new ones Ripped in 30 and Extreme Shed & Shred - I think I will try the Extreme Shed & Shred tonight  so we will see how that goes.

Here are the progress picks .. the top set were taken Aug 1st when I started Fit Camp - and the bottom ones were taken Aug 20th when I ramped the Shred back up.

Happy Hump day!!

WOOT made it to Wednesday!! So hows it going??

I did my first workout in my office last night - it was awesome.. There really was no transition time between work and hitting the gym to come up with 50 reasons why is wasn't going to the gym which was a good thing because its generally in the time it takes to drive home that I lose the desire to go workout and it seems reasonable to say "oh tomorrow will be a better day to work out".  So I packed my gym bag again last night and brought it with me of the office!!

Today was weigh in and despite everything that effin scale didn't move. I really do think its off so I am  buying a new one this weekend. Other goals for this week - call and make the appt for my eye exam - Mama needs new spectacles!! Work out nightly in my office with The Shred - hit the treadmill at least once this weekend.. I really really need to start training for the 10k that is in less than a month (oh holy shit that's coming QUICK - yes I lost all track of time - happens more than I will admit). Time to get my rear in gear!!

The beginning of yet another week...

Hello Monday..  The weekend was a pretty good weekend.  Hubby and I had date night Friday which was fab - after that we hung out til 1 am with friends just chilling and chatting.  Saturday I spent the first part of the day relaxing - then went shopping with my Sister-in-Law, then dinner at her house and neighborhood movie night.

Sunday brought more shopping.  I managed to pick up 5 tops (2 are for Hubs) for $40 bucks - love JCP's clearance and the new pricing structure. I got a new white cardi at Target.  Sunday night we chilled watched some TV and I did some paperwork for the upcoming week at the office.  Hubs is off on vacation this week so he gets to play house husband.  Though the "I'm on vacation happy dance" in the kitchen this morning was a little over kill as I headed out to work..

I did not being my workout stuff in with this morning as I already had hands full with a computer tower I was hauling in, so its treadmill tonight and 30d Shred tomorrow in my office after work.. Lil Man turns 3 months old tomorrow - time flies so quickly. So that may or may not happen tomorrow..

 I am hoping for a quiet but productive week.

Yay Friday!!!

Been looking forward to you for days now. Its date night with the Hubs - we are trying out a local German restaurant tonight - made reservations and everything!! I'm looking forward to a date again.

Not much for written in stone plans this weekend - we tend to always end up doing something though.  I do have a few bags of clothes that must go to the Goodwill. I'm tired of them being in the corner behind my bedroom door.  We need to take Lil Man's bassinet to a consignment shop as well - its hanging out in the entryway - no wonder I feel cluttered and blocked it!

Worked out Tues and Thursday of this week - will hit the gym tomorrow afternoon.  I am contemplating trying to do some ab stuff or yoga during lunch at work. I rarely leave my office for lunch - I generally eat at my desk and either surf the net or read.  I am fortunate to have both the space and an honest to goodness office with a door that closes! I may test the waters next week and see how it goes - lots of time I end up working but maybe if I shut the door and stick an "at lunch" sign on it.. Hell I may even bring my stuff in here and do my 30 day shred's or yoga after hours when everyone else is gone!!

Anyone else try working out in their office at lunch or after hours??

TGI Thursday ....

Almost to Friday - its Friday eve ... Lordy am I tired today. All week I have not been in bed by my usual bedtime and it is catching up to me.  I'm shooting for 10 pm tonight.  Problem is 10 rolls around and I am thinking huh I'm not tired and I am a big girl now I can stay up.. The next day I become afflicted with the  disease Draggin ass! I need to remember that yes I am a grown up now which means I don't HAVE to try to stay up later I am ALLOWED to go to bed!

Last night I went home and got part of a Shred work out in before my body decided it was done.  Then threw some dinner together and got the call that a friend we have not seen in awhile was back in town, so we ate and left for awhile to catch up. Had a blast just standing in the driveway chatting away. Before we knew it 9:15 had come around and it was time to go home and get ready for another day.

Woke up late this morning and had to rush - man I had rushing. Threw my protein shake together and headed out the door for the office.  I used almond milk this morning - and let me tell you I am not a fan. I know it has way less calories in it than the Lacaide milk but it tastes off and I got hungry way before lunch. So I think I will just make it with the Lacaide even with the extra calories because it holds me until lunch which actually means the calories balance out or I consume less because I did not snack midway.

Tonight I need to get my workout in and relax some. I am looking forward to the weekend and some downtime..

60 day Fit Challenge - Day 1

August 1st already - WOW

Last night I bought a new water bottle that is awesome and has been causing nerd envy all around. I find it easier to keep track of how much water I am drinking because I only need to count refills - this baby hold 25 oz per fill.

I also picked up an actual "bucket" of protein power and a blender bottle. Huge difference there as well from the Special K drinks.  This has a little over double the grams of protein in it, less sugar. The biggest difference - it kept me fuller!! I missed my morning snack because I didn't become hungry until noon - which is even a hour past when I eat lunch..

Tonight I will be hitting the 30 day shred as part of the 60 day challenge.  So I need to get measurements and new before pictures. I am thinking of printing out my motivation picture as well so I see it all the time..

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!!

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.

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!

Monday is here again.

Hello Monday - not really my favorite day of the week. I am usually a bit more tired on Monday's - getting to bed on Sunday night is a bit more difficult than any other night of the week. At least this week has a holiday in the middle of the week.

Saturday was my nephew's birthday party (his birthday is actually the 3rd) despite the soaring heat everyone had a blast in the blowup water slide. Sunday we did not much of anything - it was an accomplishment to just  make it to the store for groceries.  The heat has been over a 100 for a week now and that is just not an enticement to venture out of the ac to do anything.

After work will be day 1 of the shred I have heard that its pretty hardcore so here is hoping tomorrow I am not too sore. I also need to get back to the treadmill I have a 5k in 2 weeks.  It will be my first night 5k and looks like a huge blast.  With no end in sight of the heatwave I am thankful it starts at 9 pm. Even then its still pretty warm.   As Nike says Just Do It... its one step in my goal to be fit and healthy and lean by summers end! Totally want to rock the MILF status! Its all about motivation right?!?!


 Speaking of motivation about 2 weeks ago I found this blog http://www.mamalaughlin.com and read every page of it - LOTS of inspiration there.  Its what kicked me in the ass to get the Shred. Happy reading!

New beginnings

This week in the mail i received the copy of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred I had ordered from Amazon (really fast shipping, it was here within 3 days of my order)-I picked up my free weights needed for the shred last night before hitting Magic Mike with the girls. I already had the yoga mat.

So now just need to start level 1 and hope to survive (it IS Jillian Michaels after all).

Lots going on this weekend - last night was Magic Mike - oh wow that's all I am going to say on that. Today is my nephew's 5th birthday party.  Tomorrow will be grocery shopping straightening the house and getting ready for the next work week. Weekends go by so fast..

More to come later! Have a great day y'all!!!