Happy Friday!

So here's a new linkup for today. Thought it would be fun to connect with my random thoughts on the 5 on Friday linkup!

 

1. Wefest is coming up fast! I can't wait to get away with B and another great couple from the fire department. They're such great friends to hang out with, and they are also Wefest virgins, so we're going to have to show them a good time :)

2. Where did this wonderful weather come from? It definitely doesn't feel like summer weather, more like middle of September. Comfortable and breezy. If only the sun could come out it would be perfect. Maybe we'll get lucky for Wefest!

3. I've worn a dress to work every day this week. I feel that is an accomplishment :)

4. Does anybody else use their car as storage space? Mine is seriously the worst you've ever seen. I drive an Impala, and they have HUGE trunks. Mine? Completely full. Not even sure what's all in there. My backseat is surprisingly pretty cleaned out for the most part, but my goodness is it horrible to have shit falling out of your car when you open doors. Oh...and I could REALLY use a car wash. With all the construction in my town and dirt roads, it looks like a turd on wheels.

5. My grandma kicks my ass in Words with Friends...every time.

3 Odd Things

So last night at the gym, I noticed a few random things that normally don't happen. I just happen to find them strange.

1. I heard a pop can open. Low and behold, 5 treadmills away from me, a gal is running and opened up a Diet Mountain Dew. WTH? I've never associated runners with drinking pop, especially during a workout. Whatever.

2. When I was finished working out, I headed down to the locker room and in walks an older lady with her, assuming, grand daughter with beach towels wrapped around their bodies as if they just got out of the pool. No bigs, until the grandma went into the sauna really quick, walked right back out with 2 plates wrapped in Saran wrap with personal sized pizzas on them. She was using the sauna to keep the flippin' pizzas warm!! Whoa!

3. Then, the hard one. The third odd thing I found out last night at the gym. I gained .8 pounds.

REALLY???? I'VE BEEN TRACKING MY FOOD AND NOT EATING SHIT. I'VE BEEN EATING HEALTHY. I'VE BEEN WORKING OUT. MAYBE NOT AS HARD AS I COULD BE, BUT DAMN IT THE SCALE SHOULD HAVE MOVED WITH JUST THE DECREASE IN CALORIES I'M TAKING IN!!! I'M A FOOD ADDICT. I LOVE IT ALL, AND LOTS OF IT. SO THIS PAST WEEK HAS BEEN HARD TO NOT EAT THE SHIT AND CALL IT A DAY.

I couldn't believe my eyes. I'm sure hoping that I was retaining water or something because if there isn't movement in the right direction next week, I don't know what I'm going to do...

p.s. I did get my measurements finally last night because I was so upset. I didn't think I was going to track them, but maybe, JUST maybe, I'm gaining muscle instead. Or my weight is shifting. I wish I would have gotten measurements in the beginning so I knew for sure. I just need to figure this crap out.

Naked and Afraid

Oooooh. Got ya on the title, didn't I!?

It's actually a reality TV series on Discovery Channel. VERY INTERESTING I'D SAY.

This picture is actually from the first episode that I watched. 1 man, 1 woman, totally exposed to each other to see if they can survive on a remote island for 21 days with basically NOTHING.

I found the show to be really interesting. I mean, there could be more going on behind the scenes that the camera doesn't show, but what is actually aired on TV is so crazy! The pair don't even seem to be bothered by the idea that they are completely naked in front of each other. The man above ended up getting a sun burn so bad that his skin was nearly purple ALL OVER. He even made the reference that the area where the sun has never been before was so red and swollen it was unbearable for him to walk. Hehehehhehe. I shouldn't be laughing. That's not nice. Gotta love being a woman in that aspect.

What I ended up observing was that I actually was looking past the idea that they were completely naked. I was actually was more interested in the survival aspect of the show (Except the idea of all that sand in your hoo-ha. NO thank you!) These people had NOTHING more than 1 item they chose to bring from home to help with the adventure. Everything else, including food and water, had to be found on their own. Because of this, both the man and woman ending up losing 14+ pounds in just 21 days because of the lack of food and water they were able to come up with. CRAZY!

Well, onto another subject.

I'm going to go to the gym EVERY DAY this week. This is my goal. I've been kind of half assing that part. 2 days a week isn't going to show any progress. Yeah, it might keep me in line, but it wont help me lose the poundage! Plus, I gotta catch up on the number of days worked out this month for insurance. I love getting that $20 credit to my bank account. A special little present for me to say congrats :)

What I wish I was more comfortable with would be being able to lift free weights on my own. I'm so intimidated by those beef builders and young guys that can do upside down sit ups on the high bar. Ugh...wish I could just hang from the bar. lol.

It would be so nice if there was an area for women to lift free weights without the intimidation of men. My old gym had that. At least to get you comfortable with what you're doing so you don't look like a fool. I just don't want to look ridiculous lifting, maybe not doing proper form, not lifting "enough", or looking like a wimp. I know I shouldn't worry about what others think and be in this for myself, but I just get nervous. Anyway of getting over this? I just want to be able to do them and not the resistance machines. I feel more accomplished with the free weights.

Weight Loss Wednesday

I know I know. I'm a couple days late on this post. I just got so caught up in my crazy ass schedule, I didn't really get a chance to write about it!

Wednesday I actually wasn't able to make it to the gym because I had a band concert at Como Park Pavilion. Boy was it hot! Thank goodness it was in the shade. Playing the saxophone in nearly 100 degree heat is not my idea of fun.

So I actually weighed myself at the gym yesterday to find that I'm down 2 LBS! Yes, it's not a lot, but I did have a lot of slacking due to weddings, hang out days with my sister, and booze. Ugh. Liquid calories are such a bitch... So I call that a victory.

If you're following me, I'm keeping track of my weight loss on a separate page called Weight Loss Wednesday. I'll be updating, hopefully, every week. My goal is to lose 50 pounds before January 1st! Kind of a lot, but I think I can do it. I have a lot of support with me now that I'm blogging!

I also had an NSV yesterday too! I was able to run my FIRST EVER mile with barely any walking. This might sound absurd to a lot of you, but I've never been able to run a full mile without stopping to either walk, take a break, or what have you. Never been good at running. Well, I pushed myself yesterday on the dreadmill and got this:

I was so happy! Knowing that probably the next time I run I should be able to do it makes me even more motivated to keep running. Hopefully a 5k will be in the nearer future than I thought!

Finish the Sentence Link Up

Today I'm linking up with Holly over at Where We Can Live Like Jack & Sally with their Finish the Sentence linkup! This one is always fun :)

 

 

If I had one extra hour in the day...do something for MYSELF. Craft, paint, read, something!

 

 Took a painting class with my sis the other day. It was a tough one!

 

 I wish my name... to never change! When B and I marry someday, I won't have to change a thing! (NO we're not related for Pete's sake!)

 I think anything chevron is... fun in doses. In the summer. NOT for everything.

My last nightmare...was so vivid while I dream, but 5 minutes after I wake up I can never remember them!

Sometimes...I just wish everything would fall in to place faster than the way things are going right now. I want my ducks in a row!

 

My last meal on earth would be... a mound of seafood heaven. Crab, scallops, and a whole lot of shrimp piled high on top of red potatoes oozing with butter. MMMM....

I would much rather be___flat assed____ than__badonkadonk__.

 

(Sorry Trace...)

 

Mayonnaise... YUCK. Never liked the stuff.

10 years ago, I didn't think... I'd be living with my boyfriend's parents... in their basement. KILL ME.

Selfishly... wish I could start my 20's over if I'd known what was in store in the future. Not start over my relationship with B, however! 5 years down in the "8 year plan" that he claims has taken long enough!

My favorite show on TV right now... Extreme Weight Loss with Chris Powell. WOW. If they can lose half their weight in a year, I can most definitely lose 50 lbs!!

And, George Zimmerman... can this controversy be over already!???

Feed Me...

Ugh...this diet is killing me! I did soooooooooo well last week. Keeping track of everything that I ate. Then the wedding happened. Beer happened. Chocolate and candy bar eating because you ended up having to be sober cab happened. A whole pint of ice cream last night happened (speaking of, have you ever actually added up the calories for the ENTIRE pint? There is NO way there is 2.5 servings in there!).

I'm not falling off the wagon again, however. I know that a few screw ups aren't going to ruin my diet and plan. I just gotta move on and make better choices next time. I took a sneak peak at my weight last night at the gym, and I'm hoping it can stay off by tomorrow for my weigh in! Stay tuned tomorrow!

A couple pics from the wedding on Friday:

 

I had to beg for this picture. B thinks it's such a chore for a picture once and a while! Ugh!

 Don't we look nice and patriotic? :)

The bride and groom. We were facing the sun, so all my pictures were kind of dark, but this silhouette type pic looks kinda neat!

Groom: Excited     Bride: Nervous    Photobombing Sister-Maid-Of-Honor: Not too happy

 

Jason, the groom, always has his party pants on.

 

 

Saturday I went to go visit my sister for a little bit in St. Paul. I haven't seen my dog nephew in a while, so it was nice to see him.

 

 



He knows he's cute :)

 

Well that's all I have for now. More to come tomorrow with my weigh in!


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Oops I Did It Again

Ooops! Missed me? Probably not since I don't have any followers. Oh wait! I finally have my first one, Holly from Where We Can Live Like Jack & Sally. Thank you! I haven't really been trying to look for followers, but it sure does feel good to have one!

I've been just terrible with blogging lately. I tried to setup a schedule for myself to keep me on track, but that has fallen through. I only blog while I'm at work since I have a lot of downtime, but lately that seems to be a little sparse. But maybe now that I have someone following me, it will give me that extra push :)

It's my grandma's 79th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Grandma!!!

 

 

These pictures are from 2009, so a little dated. We actually "flamingoed" her yard. The church does it as a fundraiser for the youth. Kind of as a prank, but in order to get them off your yard, you need to donate. Creative idea I think!

 

I really need to invest in good workout shoes for the treadmill. Mine just aren't cutting it. I bought them for cute regular tennis shoes to wear around, but instead made them my workout shoes. Bad idea. No room for swelling, which happens BADLY. Not a lot of arch and ankle support. Bad ankles, y'all. 3 sprains to each side during volleyball season in high school was enough for those bad boys be little pains in the ass. I really want to be fitted at a professional place but don't want to pay the expensive price! Would it be cheap of me to get fitted and advice for specific shoes, then buy them online at a cheaper retailer? I just can't fathom spending over $100 on shoes, even if they are better for you and will probably last me longer. Hell I don't know... we'll see what happens I guess.

 

Got ANOTHER wedding tonight for B's cousin. It's going to be HOT and of course it's an outdoor wedding. Great sunshine and everything, but when it gets hot in Minnesota, it's miserable. Humidity, mosquitoes, huge fluffy hair, ugh...not my cup of tea. But it should be a good time!

 

 Diet is going well! I don't feel hungry and trying to kick the cravings is going pretty good too. On Wednesday I'll be doing a check in to see how many pounds I'm down. Hopefully a couple at least!

 

Well, I don't really have much more to post today. Just a quick blurp.

 

 

 



The Perfect Day

I'm going to copy what Amber at Crafty Healthy Mommy said about today.

Today is MONDAY, July 1ST, and 6 MONTHS FROM NEW YEARS!

It's the perfect day to start over. To regain motivation, to get going on my weight loss plan. It's the perfect day.

I will be retraining myself to track all of my calories of MFP.  Off to a good start so far!

I will not go into eating binges when I'm bored or eat 10+ pieces of chocolate from the dish at work.

I will be keeping myself accountable by going to the gym at least 3 times per week. A walk on my lunch break would be nice too everyday if I can squeeze that in.

I will not be hooked to the TV this summer. I will not have excuses for not being at the gym after work or going for a nice walk after supper.

I will be starting a journal with a measurement and weight log. It's nice to see your progress from week to week and look back on it for some encouragement.

I will not be discouraged when I take before pictures of myself or when I don't see scale movement. The number doesn't necessarily mean you're not losing. I could be losing inches rather than pounds and that's alright with me.

I will be making this change for me so that I can be happy in my own skin. A happier me. A healthier me. A new me.