You read it right. In glorious Victorian fashion, I have taken to the bed with girlie problems. That's right, I am in bed blogging with massive cramps. Lovely.
I should have seen the red flag (no pun intended) last night when I opened the fridge and shoved a handful of chocolate chips in my pie hole. I should have seen it coming when I licked the salt off tortilla chips. Or maybe the fact that I have been a total moody bitch should have given away that my "friend" would be coming to see me soon.
So, I am going to lay here this morning with cramps and pray that the little devil box of a scale will be nice this week (I won't hold my breath). I am also going to roll around in agony with the heating pad on my abdomen while dreaming of fun size Snickers bars.
Drama right?
Sometimes it really stinks being a girl.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
If You're Gonna Run At Least Look Cute!
Yesterday, I met one of my besties to run/walk at the middle school track. My theory is if I am going to do something that I really don't like (run) at least I can look cute. So I had to sport a new running outfit.
Cute, huh? Well, amazingly enough, it wasn't that bad. Of course, it was only 2 miles. I know some of you hard core runners are laughing right now, but I have to start somewhere!
Today though, back to my hilly walk. I cranked that treadmill up on the incline and held on for dear life. I guess it is all about finding exercise that you love and will stick with. Walking is my "thing". Running...not so much. Bearable, but I don't see myself loving it..........ever.
Happy Monday!!!!
Today though, back to my hilly walk. I cranked that treadmill up on the incline and held on for dear life. I guess it is all about finding exercise that you love and will stick with. Walking is my "thing". Running...not so much. Bearable, but I don't see myself loving it..........ever.
Happy Monday!!!!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Nothing To Do With Weight Loss But Still Funny...........
This is totally unrelated to anything that even remotely resembles weight loss, but still, I thought you would find it humorous.
Georgia just did Kevin's hair. Bow and all. Nice, huh?
That is the benefit of being the only man in a household of girls.
And he just sat there and let her comb, hairspray and bow his hair. Good daddy.
Georgia just did Kevin's hair. Bow and all. Nice, huh?
That is the benefit of being the only man in a household of girls.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Ten Things Thursday
Ten Things Thursday brought to us by the always lovely Laura at Beer, Dogs and Getting Healthier
1. I saw a really low number on the scale this morning. I am not going to say or post the number in fear that it will jinx it and the number will be up tomorrow (that has happened before). I think boosting my protein to 100 g a day is starting to make an impact on the numbers.
2. Yesterday it POURED down rain. Seriously. Torrential down pour. Our driveway was a muddy lake. Goodbye Texas drought.
3. My life is pretty boring this week (which is good). Nothing major. Smooth sailing. I probably should not have said that because now something will go horribly wrong. Does that happen to you? You think everything is going great and then BAM something happens?
4. Workout this morning was a JMichaels Boost Your Metabolism DVD. I have to admit it kicked my ass. I haven't been that tired in a long time. And not the good kind of tired either where you feel energized and great after a workout. The tired that I crawled into bed and took a 2 hr. nap. Lazy, huh? Not my favorite DVD.
5. Who the hell told me to get on Pinterest? Can you say time-sucking website? Such great ideas. I think I may have to limit my time on there. I may have a Pinterest addiction already. Is there an intervention?
6. My oldest daughter went to a Middle School information seminar yesterday. Ouch. That solidifies that I am getting old. Middle School? I am not ready. Not at all. Especially for the girl/boy part.
7. Last week I bought the kids 2% milk. I thought since they are kids maybe they needed to extra fat. They wouldn't drink it. They complained they wanted Skim instead. Who are these kids? Last year they would have complained about Skim.
8. I am a cleaning procrastinator. I wish I was a cleaning freak. But I am not. I will do ANYTHING to put it off. I think I need a housekeeper. If my husband is reading this................I definitely need a maid. Please, please, please. I have been a good little wife.
9. The other day I was feeling on my back and I got freaked out because I felt a knot. I just knew something was wrong. And I started stressing out. Then I felt on the other side (same place). I felt the same kind of knot. It is just a muscle that I can feel now since there are not a thousand layers of fat in the way. Weird. I am starting to notice bones and muscles more.
10. Found this on Pinterest and thought I'd share:
What a great idea, huh? I wish I would have had this idea in the beginning of my journey. You put all the pebble in the Pounds to Go container and as you lose each pound you move the pebble to the Pounds Lost container. Simply brilliant!
Well everyone, I hope you are having a fantastic Thursday!!!!
1. I saw a really low number on the scale this morning. I am not going to say or post the number in fear that it will jinx it and the number will be up tomorrow (that has happened before). I think boosting my protein to 100 g a day is starting to make an impact on the numbers.
2. Yesterday it POURED down rain. Seriously. Torrential down pour. Our driveway was a muddy lake. Goodbye Texas drought.
3. My life is pretty boring this week (which is good). Nothing major. Smooth sailing. I probably should not have said that because now something will go horribly wrong. Does that happen to you? You think everything is going great and then BAM something happens?
4. Workout this morning was a JMichaels Boost Your Metabolism DVD. I have to admit it kicked my ass. I haven't been that tired in a long time. And not the good kind of tired either where you feel energized and great after a workout. The tired that I crawled into bed and took a 2 hr. nap. Lazy, huh? Not my favorite DVD.
5. Who the hell told me to get on Pinterest? Can you say time-sucking website? Such great ideas. I think I may have to limit my time on there. I may have a Pinterest addiction already. Is there an intervention?
6. My oldest daughter went to a Middle School information seminar yesterday. Ouch. That solidifies that I am getting old. Middle School? I am not ready. Not at all. Especially for the girl/boy part.
7. Last week I bought the kids 2% milk. I thought since they are kids maybe they needed to extra fat. They wouldn't drink it. They complained they wanted Skim instead. Who are these kids? Last year they would have complained about Skim.
8. I am a cleaning procrastinator. I wish I was a cleaning freak. But I am not. I will do ANYTHING to put it off. I think I need a housekeeper. If my husband is reading this................I definitely need a maid. Please, please, please. I have been a good little wife.
9. The other day I was feeling on my back and I got freaked out because I felt a knot. I just knew something was wrong. And I started stressing out. Then I felt on the other side (same place). I felt the same kind of knot. It is just a muscle that I can feel now since there are not a thousand layers of fat in the way. Weird. I am starting to notice bones and muscles more.
10. Found this on Pinterest and thought I'd share:
Well everyone, I hope you are having a fantastic Thursday!!!!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sometimes Being Selfish Is Okay
My mom always taught me to put others ahead of myself. After all, it is the nice thing to do. And while that is a great philosophy, sometimes we need to be a little selfish.
For years, I neglected myself. I let my health deteriorate. My needs went on the back burner to the needs of my kids, husband and friends. I think we as women, being the caregivers, sometimes find there is little to no time for ourselves and the things we love. Some selfishness is okay. In fact, it makes us better moms, wives and friends when we are happy, content and take care of ourselves.
I have a friend that I really admire. Since I met her, 8 years ago I have noticed she has no problem telling people "no". She makes time for herself. Whether it is a night out with girlfriends, time at the gym, an evening away from her kids, she never feels guilty about having "me" time. She is also one of the most loving and caring people I know. She takes care of herself, her family and friendships beautifully. Is there a selfish bone in her body? No. She just knows in order to be a better person sometimes she has to put herself first.
That is what I have been missing all these years..............selfishness. Not the bad kind of selfishness. The kind of selfishness that makes me take care of myself. To know that I need "me" time. To be okay putting myself first sometimes in order to be a well developed person.
For years I have worn the badge of "martyr". I have resentfully given of myself and my time in order to take care of others needs. What I needed what a selfish intervention.
Insert Lap-Band here.
Yeah, it is the first thing I have done for myself in a long time. It is also the first "selfish" thing that I have ever done that will actually save my life. And that is not selfish. In fact, it is one of the least selfish things I can think of. My kids will get to enjoy an active happy mom. My husband has a new empowered wife. I can be a better friend because I actuallylike love myself again.
The other day, when I was trolling FB, I found this quote posted on a friends wall:
So, my "selfish" time is every morning from about 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. When I can be found working out (by the way, I turn my cell phone off until 10).
Feel free to leave a message after the beep. I will be busy taking care of myself.
For years, I neglected myself. I let my health deteriorate. My needs went on the back burner to the needs of my kids, husband and friends. I think we as women, being the caregivers, sometimes find there is little to no time for ourselves and the things we love. Some selfishness is okay. In fact, it makes us better moms, wives and friends when we are happy, content and take care of ourselves.
I have a friend that I really admire. Since I met her, 8 years ago I have noticed she has no problem telling people "no". She makes time for herself. Whether it is a night out with girlfriends, time at the gym, an evening away from her kids, she never feels guilty about having "me" time. She is also one of the most loving and caring people I know. She takes care of herself, her family and friendships beautifully. Is there a selfish bone in her body? No. She just knows in order to be a better person sometimes she has to put herself first.
That is what I have been missing all these years..............selfishness. Not the bad kind of selfishness. The kind of selfishness that makes me take care of myself. To know that I need "me" time. To be okay putting myself first sometimes in order to be a well developed person.
For years I have worn the badge of "martyr". I have resentfully given of myself and my time in order to take care of others needs. What I needed what a selfish intervention.
Insert Lap-Band here.
Yeah, it is the first thing I have done for myself in a long time. It is also the first "selfish" thing that I have ever done that will actually save my life. And that is not selfish. In fact, it is one of the least selfish things I can think of. My kids will get to enjoy an active happy mom. My husband has a new empowered wife. I can be a better friend because I actually
The other day, when I was trolling FB, I found this quote posted on a friends wall:
So, my "selfish" time is every morning from about 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. When I can be found working out (by the way, I turn my cell phone off until 10).
Feel free to leave a message after the beep. I will be busy taking care of myself.
Monday, January 23, 2012
A Little Photo Motivation
I found this lovely before picture at my parents house. It is definate motivation to stay active and watch what I eat. Honestly, I can't remember the picture being taken. I am sure I blocked it from my memory.
I showed the hubs the photo yesterday. He thinks we need to cover the front of the fridge with fat pictures as a motivation to eat right. Not a bad idea.
Anyway, I hope this motivates someone out there today. It is proof that anyone can do this.
I showed the hubs the photo yesterday. He thinks we need to cover the front of the fridge with fat pictures as a motivation to eat right. Not a bad idea.
Anyway, I hope this motivates someone out there today. It is proof that anyone can do this.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Ten Things Thursday
Ten things Thursday, started by Laura at Beer, Dogs and Getting Healthier. If you haven't checked out her blog....well, go check it out.
1. Yesterday while Lesley and I were sweating with Jillian, she looked over at me at said my arms and shoulders were TINY. It is nice to hear tiny instead of wobbly or bat wing like (which in all honesty could have been said).
2. This is a random thought but it is one of life's little mysteries. In the mornings when I brush my teeth a spot of toothpaste always emerges on my shirt. It is not from my vanity because I have made sure to wipe it down. I don't ever see a drop fall from my mouth either. So, where does it come from? Seriously? Where? It baffles my mind every morning.
3. Tonight is Georgia's 2nd grade music program. It will last a whopping 25 minutes. I love that our music teacher knows that second graders have the attention span of gnats.
4. This fill seems to be doing its job. I am not snacking between meals. Isn't it strange that we have to stall to get even a little fill? Believe me, I could have used this fill before the holidays when all I wanted was chocolate.
5. I can not buy jeans that seem to fit me. I will fully admit to having no rear end. My legs and thighs are skinny and I still have my lovely stomach pooch. So when jeans fit me in the waist, they are huge in my butt. It looks like I have poopy pants all the time.
6. It is 78 degrees here today. It actually feels like spring. I miss winter.
7. All of a sudden my pug thinks she needs to ride in the car. When one of us opens the door she runs out and sits by my van. Maybe she wants to make a break for it. After all, this is one crazy household.
8. In order to bump up my protein, I have been drinking 2 protein shakes a day. It seems to really be working to up my protein to around 100 grams a day. Not only is it keeping me satisfied longer but it helps control my sugar cravings.
9. I know we all hate to talk about pooping but I seem to be seriously constipated all the time. I poop bricks or rabbit pellets. I drink tons of water, take Mira-Lax and nothing is working. It is a little frustrating for me because if I don't go, I don't lose. The scale will not budge. If you have any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.
10. I have decided that I need to invent a talking scale. Before giving you your weight it will tell you things like, "You are so beautiful," "Look at you skinny," etc. Wouldn't that be nice to hear something like that when you are stepping on the devil box?
That is all! Have a great Thursday.
1. Yesterday while Lesley and I were sweating with Jillian, she looked over at me at said my arms and shoulders were TINY. It is nice to hear tiny instead of wobbly or bat wing like (which in all honesty could have been said).
2. This is a random thought but it is one of life's little mysteries. In the mornings when I brush my teeth a spot of toothpaste always emerges on my shirt. It is not from my vanity because I have made sure to wipe it down. I don't ever see a drop fall from my mouth either. So, where does it come from? Seriously? Where? It baffles my mind every morning.
3. Tonight is Georgia's 2nd grade music program. It will last a whopping 25 minutes. I love that our music teacher knows that second graders have the attention span of gnats.
4. This fill seems to be doing its job. I am not snacking between meals. Isn't it strange that we have to stall to get even a little fill? Believe me, I could have used this fill before the holidays when all I wanted was chocolate.
5. I can not buy jeans that seem to fit me. I will fully admit to having no rear end. My legs and thighs are skinny and I still have my lovely stomach pooch. So when jeans fit me in the waist, they are huge in my butt. It looks like I have poopy pants all the time.
6. It is 78 degrees here today. It actually feels like spring. I miss winter.
7. All of a sudden my pug thinks she needs to ride in the car. When one of us opens the door she runs out and sits by my van. Maybe she wants to make a break for it. After all, this is one crazy household.
8. In order to bump up my protein, I have been drinking 2 protein shakes a day. It seems to really be working to up my protein to around 100 grams a day. Not only is it keeping me satisfied longer but it helps control my sugar cravings.
9. I know we all hate to talk about pooping but I seem to be seriously constipated all the time. I poop bricks or rabbit pellets. I drink tons of water, take Mira-Lax and nothing is working. It is a little frustrating for me because if I don't go, I don't lose. The scale will not budge. If you have any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.
10. I have decided that I need to invent a talking scale. Before giving you your weight it will tell you things like, "You are so beautiful," "Look at you skinny," etc. Wouldn't that be nice to hear something like that when you are stepping on the devil box?
That is all! Have a great Thursday.
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