tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12503958392651799372023-11-16T10:43:30.137-06:00The Middle Aged Road To LondonFat Girl is overcoming her demons to reach Great Britain.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-3851365469262369912015-11-23T08:08:00.000-06:002015-11-23T08:08:46.139-06:00Hydroxycut Week 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's been a week since I started the Hydroxycut and monitoring what I eat and drink, and honestly, I have to say I'm pretty pleased. I started out at 202.2, and this morning I'm down to 196.8. 5.4 lbs in a week? Not too shabby. I'm not feeling all that great, though. My sinuses are super sensitive, and with a smoker in the house right now (even with the smoking outside) my head is constantly hurting and it's hard to breathe. So incredibly sensitive to smells right now. My throat is scratchy and sore from the constant coughing, and it's just miserable right now. But hey- the weight is coming off ;) This week I'll go outside and just do some walking, and tomorrow since there is no orchestra rehearsal, I'll be able to hit up the rugby pitch with my team. They lost in the championship game for their conference, but for a first year team, second place ain't half bad. Light fun practice tomorrow with our coaches, and that will be it until the spring. Which means it'll be up to me to buckle down and train to be able to play 15s and keep up with the younger girls. I'll say this, their scrums are getting better, but I don't think anyone has my size or strength, so I at least have that going for me. </div>
Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-59905645712655615392015-11-17T12:42:00.000-06:002015-11-17T12:42:26.461-06:00Last Time, I Promise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have the hardest time keeping up with blogging. I guess it is because I don't find myself to be that interesting, nor the things I experience to be interesting enough for anyone to want to read about them. Couple that with my propensity to not really fully commit to blogging and we have this blog here- a mishmash of Start Ups and Do Overs. I think I may have finally conquered it, however. I don't think blogging daily is the answer- weekly is more my style. So we'll go with that.<br />
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Today marks Day 2 of the latest weight cut. I hate the term "diet" because it has such a negative connotation to it. I took up rugby in July and have been having fun with that. With practices twice a week, I was cutting weight quickly and efficiently. Once orchestra was back in session, however, and my practices were cut to once a week, I could feel the weight coming back. The pants were tight, I was feeling sluggish- all the classic crap. I took one of my credit cards that we had paid off and bought a 60-pill supply of Hydroxycut after reading some great reviews online, and so far I'm a little iffy on it. I love the fact that I have dropped exactly 2lbs since yesterday morning, but the adjustment to the high caffeine count leaves me feeling a little sick at times. It does give me a good amount of energy, though; yesterday I was a little too bouncy and had a hard time sitting still. I ended up going home and running some intervals on the treadmill. I also went a little too hard and almost got sick afterwards. Now it's time to hone the food intake. Lunches are soups or salads- my favourite thus far is a Thai Kitchen instant ramen. The noodles, though, are rice noodles and they are FANTASTIC. I pack one into one of my lunch boxes and make it just before I pick up The Hubster, and simply eat in the car. Easy to track, easy to make, and easy to stay the course.<br />
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My goal is to hit 125, but still stay strong enough to continue as a rugby prop. Even though it is the only position I've played, it's my favourite. It's the big boys in the front, pushing and hitting- definitely right up my alley :)</div>
Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-77918716332829494902015-05-21T00:01:00.001-05:002015-05-21T00:01:30.450-05:00Wagon Train<p dir="ltr">Here we go again. Fallen off the wagon, getting back on. </p>
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Guess I need to remedy that.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-33182845985043830492014-01-02T08:39:00.003-06:002014-01-02T08:39:56.600-06:00Walking the British Isles- Day OneI'm going to keep this pretty simple. We did a little bit of walking yesterday, but not the amount I would have liked. I'm going to only keep track of what I do that is specifically for the WTBI trek, so today is Day One. I'll be going 3.6 miles, long enough to go the distance from the Land's End Visitors Center to the Lower Treave Caravan and Camping Park. There I'll set up my virtual pup tent and see where I make it to on the morrow.<br />
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Now, for a quick warm up, then I'm off!Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-20649373038967910252013-11-07T17:59:00.001-06:002013-12-26T09:12:16.391-06:00*FACEPALM*<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No one can do a more effective facepalm than Jean-Luc Picard, and in my case, he's doing it for good reason. I'm off the wagon- way, WAY off- and have actually gotten a lot worse. I'm going to follow the formula I had set up last year, but try to do it<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">1. WORKOUTS:</span></u></b><br />
It's been a long time since I've done anything that even slightly smelled of exercise. It's terrible, really. I am signed up online to do the Runner's World Holiday Run Streak. The idea is to run every day, at least one mile, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day. I think this is something I can legitimately accomplish. Even if it's just a single solitary mile- it'll be up and off the sofa. I need to fit in some strength training as well. It's all going to be about time management, but that should get better starting the 20th. I'm leaving my current call center job and starting an IT job as a data center tech. Big step in my career, and one that I'm excited about. I'll schedule my workouts around my new work schedule.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><u>2. MEALS:</u></b></span><br />
I need to go back to my Hobbit Schedule- 6-7 meals a day, about 200-300 calories each, depending on my workout that day. Shouldn't be too terrible hard. The Hubster had a health scare and now has to adjust his own diet, which will make my changes a little easier to handle. He's not to a vegan state, but who knows- maybe he'll want to join me on a ovo-lacto-veggie diet.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><u>3. INSPIRATION:</u></b></span><br />
"One step at a time, I get to make positive choices to fulfill my dreams!"<br />
~Deena Kastor<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><u>4. BITS AND PIECES:</u></b></span><br />
I'm nervous about starting my new job. I'm not the most techy person, but they are willing to train me as long as I'm willing to learn. I'm sewing a little bit, and knitting- I have a scarf on my needles that looks like the carpet in the original Shining movie that is giving me fits- and am trying to fit in things to sell in the shop. I'm also doing the National Novel Writing Month challenge- can't say I've written anything, though.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b><u>5. WEIGH IN:</u></b></span><br />
This is where I'm not happy. I looked into bariatric surgery and had to do a weigh in- 217. Can you believe it? I about cried when I saw the scale. I honestly have not weighed myself since, and it's been 5 weeks. Five weeks of not paying any attention to what I was eating, which means I KNOW I'm a lot heavier. I'll weigh myself in the morning, and plot a plan from there. The Hubster is talking about taking a vacation to Ireland next year, since we will be making enough money to start saving for it. I want to be at my goal weight by the time we get there. It's doable. I hope.<br />
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<br />Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-44833717408970276172012-05-28T08:57:00.000-05:002012-05-28T08:57:43.295-05:00Guess WhatYeah, fell off the wagon after a fantastic 5k run. Then jacked up my back last week doing yard work. Starting over. Again. Today.<br />
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I'm about to kick my own ass if I don't stop this and just do it right.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-85245212718335969422012-03-19T12:59:00.000-06:002012-03-19T12:59:14.715-06:00Blargh!I keep saying I'll blog, I'll blog, and yet I never do. I have it on my phone (the Blogger app) so I think nightly before I go to bed I need to make it a habit to jot down a few thoughts at the very least. I think I need to redesign this blog too, to include everything I'm doing- or at least what I'm <b><i>SUPPOSED</i></b> to be doing. <div>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">1. Today's Workout:</span></u></b></div>
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Since I have a workout I'm supposed to be doing daily, be it strength or running, this is where I'll put the information. I'll list what is to be done, what I did, and how I felt afterwards. This should be fun. </div>
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As far as a general schedule, here's what I have so far:</div>
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<li><span style="color: orange;">Monday:</span> Spartacus Workout (Men's Health)</li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Tuesday:</span> Run (morning- interval)</li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Wednesday: </span>Spartacus Workout (Men's Health)</li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Thursday:</span> Run (evening- interval)</li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Friday:</span> Spartacus Workout (Men's Health)</li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Saturday:</span> Run (morning- pace)</li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">Sunday:</span> Rest/Yoga</li>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">2. Today's Meals:</span></u></b></div>
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I'm using My Fitness Pal, both online and via the Android app, so I'll post the link in this section. That way I'm accountable for what I eat and I may be more apt to watch exactly what I"m eating. </div>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">3. Today's Inspiration:</span></u></b></div>
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At one time I was getting almost daily quotes from Runner's World that dealt with running or just plain motivation. I think I'll find a bunch, print them off, and pull one every day. That way I have some new means of inspiration to hopefully keep me on task. Or maybe a picture- I know I have several I've used before for "thinspiration". </div>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">4. Today's Oddities:</span></u></b></div>
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Or something similar. This will be anything else that is going on, be it activities, knitting, arts, Dorkenstein, or whatever. I don't know if I'll keep the title or not. </div>
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<b><u><span style="color: red;">5. Today's Weigh In:</span></u></b></div>
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Yep, I'll go back to weighing myself daily. I seemed to do better when I was weighing myself all the time. </div>
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Let's see how well I can keep this up. I signed myself and Dorkenstein up for a 5k run here at the office at the end of April. It gives us 5-6 weeks to train for it. I may have to start taking her with me on the evenings I go running, and of course on Saturdays. Maybe do a fun run (Zobies, Run! maybe?) or something. I don't know- I'll figure it out as I go along :)</div>
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<br /></div>Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-91909299508866176142012-02-23T14:18:00.003-06:002012-02-23T14:18:28.223-06:00StuckI think I need to make myself blog at least once a week. Maybe Sunday nights? I'll think of something. I'm just stuck in a rut right now. My weight hasn't moved on the scale in about a week, although on the brighter side I've been able to tighten up my belts by a notch. That honestly is a good feeling overall. I've decided that my weight training is actually going to be a circuit. I'm using the Men's Health Spartacus Workout (I mean, I watch the show weekly, so it only makes sense). It's 10 exercises, 60 seconds a piece, with 15 seconds rest in between. Once one circuit is done, you rest 2 minutes, then do it all over again twice more for a total of 3 circuits. It's a total of 41 minutes long from start to finish, but that 41 minutes is killer. I can see why they suggest having a rest day in between. I'll do it just 3 times a week starting out. As I get stronger, I'll add another day or so. I'll continue running, of course. I think I'll keep that up daily and do the interval runs. I seem to always feel better while I'm doing them constantly.<br />
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My eating hasn't been too bad. I did cheat one night and had Wing Stop with the family, then had the leftovers this past Tuesday. I had finished a double red blood cell donation a few hours earlier and had taken a nap. Needless to say when I woke up I was famished. The wings seemed logical at the time. I'm thinking I should have known better. This week the Hubster has been on a business trip, so being in charge of dinner has made it easier to eat better. Dorkenstein wanted to make grilled cheese on Monday, so I baked up some garlic fries. Tuesday was ranch chicken and peas. Yesterday was a cinnamon-spiced Moroccan chicken pieces with couscous and peas. Tonight I'm not sure what I'll be making. Eating at work has been really simple. I was eating a granola bar and a bowl of instant oatmeal for breakfast, but after dropping my caloric count to 1200 I'm just on oatmeal. Since I leave early all this week I'm having a protein shake for lunch. I bought some Jillian Michael's Whey Protein and mix it with some 2% milk. When mixed in the blender it's really not half bad. Just chill it in the fridge, then drink it while I'm taking calls. During normal weeks the shake is dinner since I run after work and I have a ramen for lunch. I found some really good instant soba noodle kits that I heat up here, then munch on (with chopsticks, of course) as I read or watch a little HBO Go.<br />
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I did do some baking over the weekend. I made some Italian bread mini sub buns that turned out really good, and I made a loaf of Italian bread using the same recipe that we sliced up and made French toast with. It turned out to be just amazing, really. I may have to freeze some of the buns though- it made a lot, and they aren't getting used as quickly as I would like.<br />
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I guess the rest of this week will be to keep running, stay on top of strength training, and see what I can do to retweak my diet. Something has to work better.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-68889765150669000972012-02-06T14:10:00.000-06:002012-02-06T14:10:23.489-06:00UpdateI really am not good at the whole blogging daily thing, am I? I didn't meet my January goal- in fact, I lost 6lbs, then went up 2lbs by month's end. I adjusted my goals again, and am working furiously to stay on track this time. The hubster has decided to help, too, which is nice. I reaaaally want to see Henry Rollins perform at UNT in early March, so it has been decided that if I lose my allotted 12lbs and hit a weigh in of 194 by 29 February, I'll have tickets in hand to see him. If not, I'll be sitting at the house watching the Tate-Rousy fight on Strikeforce. Good motivation right there to keep on track.<br />
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I have been keeping pretty consistent with my running. I'm using the JogTracker Pro app to mark my time and distance to get my pace, then I'm using the C25K Pro app to get moving. I've found that if I do an Indian Run from the military, I do much better. The Indian Runs are just interval runs, with time spent at a light jog and some sprints thrown in. We used to run in 2 lines and the last 2 people would sprint to the front, then slow back to a jog when they got to the front. With the C25K program, I'm jogging during the walking portions and sprinting during the runs. I've felt better doing it, and I think my times are dropping. I'm trying to remember to log everything into my Runner's World profile as well. So many places to keep up with what I'm doing- there's no reason to fail again.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-31081450655518369342012-01-19T10:05:00.001-06:002012-01-19T10:05:15.555-06:00Day 18- Meh<span style="color: red;">Today's Workout: Strength Training (AM), C25K (PM)</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Today's Weight: 206.4</span><br />
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This whole last week and a half has been nothing but rollercoastering. Some days I eat okay and my weight reflects it- others I'm consuming as much as I can get my mitts on. I know a lot of it is purely emotional eating, so I'm doing what I can to keep myself away from stressful issues and to just sit back, relax and just enjoy life. I am also making dinner to make sure I eat at home and we're not tempted to eat out. I say this as I have nothing in the fridge ready for tonight's dinner, of course. We were waiting on pay day. We made it in by the skin of our ever-loving teeth this time. I did find that I like making all our dinners at once, and putting them in the fridge. That way all that needs to be done is throw them in the oven and go from there. Tuesday I made a tamale pie in the crockpot that turned out fantastically amazing (Hubster has asked that I double to recipe next time), and last night we had a sour cream meatloaf that I put together the night before. It was good enough that Dorkenstein even ate the sour cream-mushroom sauce that was spooned over it. Just amazing.<br />
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The past few days have seen me getting up at 530a and doing some light weight training. Just about 6-7 exercises with some 5 lb weights, nothing spectacular. But it is going to be what I do every morning, and I can already feel the burn lol... Couple that with running the C25K program nightly and this weight should come off fairly quickly. It's going to be a matter of keeping it up. Maybe I should blog at night, just before bed? Keep myself more accountable. I dunno.<br />
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I can say this- I'm sleeping better. It's easier to fall asleep (much to Hubster's chagrin) but it is also easier to wake up so early. My thinking is also a little more clear. I think if I can kick this soda habit I'll be alright. I bought some 8-oz cans the last time I went, and I really like them. I may stick with them.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-61643143731340741582012-01-13T12:37:00.000-06:002012-01-19T10:08:45.826-06:00T-Minus 99 Days To Go<span style="color: red;">Today's Weight: 204.8</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Today's Workout: Strength Training</span><br />
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It's still hard to believe that I'm in double digits to go until it'll be time for Warrior Dash in April. This year is already flying by! But I'm keeping on track as far as the weight loss, and I think I'm going to finally hit my goal. I'm down about 6 lbs now, and with 19 days left in the month, I'm only 9 lbs away. No time to get happy just yet- once I hit the 15 lb mark I can do a little light celebrating. Until then, business per usual.<br />
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Today I was a little lax with breakfast. I stopped at McDonald's on my way into the office and I picked up an order of the fruit and maple oatmeal, as well as an orange juice. Not a fan of the OJ, but sadly they do not have unsweetened grapefruit juice. Sads. I did, however, get an order of hash browns. While they were good, I felt guilty eating it. I guess that is a good thing. Since I left my lunch at home, I need to find something else to eat that I can easily pick up on my lunch break. Maybe some Subway? I did well with dinner last night, so I think I can find something I'll enjoy.<br />
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I also stopped on my way home last night and got in my run. It was cold as hell, but I'm really glad I did it. It was Week 2 Day 2 of the C25K, which means I'm going a little longer between the runs. I'm finding my pace a little quicker each time, which makes the runs all the more easy. Dorkenstein goes with me sometimes, and she's getting better, too. It's the soccer, I think. :) I still haven't added in any real weight training to my schedule, so I'm thinking it might be smart to bring in my bands or small hand weights and get the strength training in during my breaks. I don't know- I'll figure something out.<br />
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This weekend I'm supposed to get swing dancing again with my friend. I hope nothing happens to make it not possible to go. I'm really enjoying it, and when done properly it is great exercise. I'm apparently not doing it right yet, but give me a little more time. I'll get really good and slim down even more :)Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-3465353747149748502012-01-11T18:19:00.002-06:002012-01-11T18:19:39.253-06:00Working It<span style="color: red;">Daily Weight: 208.2</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Today's Workout: Strength Training</span><br />
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I haven't been as consistent as I could be this week. I need to be weighing my food more often, and making sure I log everything. Sadly I've been very lax in that. I try to make sure I don't overeat, wait a while after the first serving, try to make sure I drink more water, et cetera. I'm already on Week 2 of the C25K, but I'm thinking in order to make my weight loss goal of 15 lbs for the month, I'm going to have to run nightly, as well as do some strength training. I think I'll be bringing in my bands and maybe the smaller weights with me into the office so on my two breaks I can do some strength training, and run in the evenings on my way home. The park I go to is actually fairly well lit at night, though the beginning where I walk to warm up is still scary dark. I'll fight through it, though.<br />
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Work has been a bit stressful. I'm having more meetings with my director about treatment I've been getting from my manager and supervisors. I don't think it will change much, so on top of working on weight loss, I'm thinking I need to find a new job, too. Joy. I love job hunting about as much as I love the thought of ever dating again. Groan. Oh well. Something will come along eventually. And I've got my knitting to fall back on. Sort of. :)<br />
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I did go swing dancing on Saturday. I tell you what, I fell in love with it. I'm not very good at it yet, but it was a lot of fun. So much fun, in fact, that my friend and I are going to Dallas next Saturday for a lindy hop workshop, and the following Friday I'm leaving work early for a swing workshop that we missed last Saturday. One day I'm going to get over to the hall across the tracks from the office on a Wednesday for their swing dance lesson, maybe not stay for the dance unless I take the next day off. I got a good workout, and Dorkenstein and I danced together alot. I also danced with a guy named Nathan who was really really good. He also goes to the club across the tracks, so I'll at least know one person there lol... I'll hit up some thrift stores and see if I can find some circle skirts, or at least some material to make me a good swing dance skirt. I really like it. I'm just really surprised that I do.<br />
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<br />Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-29086165909457429062012-01-04T08:37:00.001-06:002012-01-04T08:37:16.230-06:00Not A Bad StartI'm 3 days into the new plan, and I'm already down 2.4 lbs. I can say that is not too shabby! I have stuck to my diet (although I did have french fries from Sonic on Monday), and I've made sure to exercise daily. Monday it was the VirtuaGym app and Tuesday it was the C25K program. I think I started off a little too fast, though, and I got winded pretty quickly. I simply slowed it down on the run, but kept the walking portions brisk. I actually think I walked faster than I ran :) As a treat for myself and the family as well, I broke out my recipes and made a half-dozen batch of sugar cookies from a recipe my cousin sent me that she uses for her cookies. Delish! No icing, just the cookies with a sprinkle of sugar on top. I still have plenty of dough left over, so I'll make up a few small batches, just as they are needed. This way we're not tempted to eat a dozen in a sitting.<br />
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I'm still waking up really tired. I was also sore today, but it's my back and hips. I know this is simply from the run yesterday. I may do the VirtuaGym app tonight and follow that up with some good stretching, just to relieve some of the pain in my hips. Maybe some Yoga? I also have an app for that lol...<br />
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This weekend starts swing dancing. I'm excited. I'm heading to pick out some good slick shoes, and I'm hoping to get my hand son a pair of classic saddle shoes. I haven't had a pair of those since grade school. It doesn't necessarily fit in with a 1940's motif, but I still like them. My friend Laura is also going to find some shoes, too. It's going to be fun.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-89132209967714638362012-01-02T15:02:00.004-06:002012-01-02T15:02:52.296-06:002012! Woot!So the first day is going pretty well. I got up around 515a and let the dogs out. While they were out I threw on my workout clothes. Since we don't have the Netflix subscription any longer I can't use the Crunch Bootcamp that I was absolutely loving, but I found a neat app for my phone called VirtuaGym. It has a few different preset routines that are for both at home with no equipment, or for inside a stocked gym. There is no option for using hand weights or anything like that, but there is another app that I can use for it. I tell you, I love my smartphone :) Very handy. I can then put all the information into the My Fitness Pal account I have, and it'll be easy to keep track of everything.<br />
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My goals are pretty simple. I'm going to take it month by month, with a goal loss of 15 lbs every month. Since February is shorter, I'm thinking 12-13 lbs will be okay. I'm trying to cut back on soda again, so I'm allowing myself a can in the morning at work to take my medications (multivitamin and allergy, nothing major), and one at lunch. Dinner I want to keep to water or milk. Oatmeal for breakfast, with cereal or eggs at home. Snacks are simple things like peanuts, Chex Mix, or Wheat Thins. I think one dessert a week is okay, but I'd like to keep it out. I usually tend to go overboard, so why not take away that temptation? Mike has said we'll meet next week for lunch at either Twin Peaks or Tilted Kilt (their shepherd's pie is to DIE for!), but I'm thinking I may use that as a motivator. I think if I hit my goal of 15 lbs lost by 31 January, I'll allow myself a lunch at either TK or TP. Something small, though. I'm not going to try to eat my weight in wings or something ;)<br />
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Here's my plan:<br />
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<b><u>Monday:</u></b><br />
Weigh-In<br />
VirtuaGym, Home No Equipment, Beginners (20m)<br />
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<b><u>Tuesday:</u></b><br />
Weigh-In<br />
VirtuaGym, Home No Equipment, Beginners (20m)<br />
C25K<br />
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<b><u>Wednesday</u></b><br />
Weigh-In<br />
VirtuaGym, Home No Equipment, Beginners (20m)<br />
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<b><u>Thursday:</u></b><br />
Weigh-In<br />
VirtuaGym, Home No Equipment, Beginners (20m)<br />
C25K (evening run after work)<br />
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<b><u>Friday:</u></b><br />
Weigh-In<br />
VirtuaGym, Home No Equipment, Beginners (20m)<br />
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<b><u>Saturday:</u></b><br />
Weigh-In<br />
C25K<br />
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<b><u>Sunday:</u></b><br />
Weigh-In<br />
Zombie, Run!<br />
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This seems like something that wouldn't be too hard to handle, and to really stay on course. The Sunday run is just going to be a fun run, something Rachel and I can do together. We can turn it into almost a fartlek with obstacles thrown in to give it that little bit of oomph. I know I need to be sure to get in some plyometrics to get ready for soccer. I'm thinking with the weight loss, soccer will become a more viable choice for sports. I think that will help keep me in shape once I lose it, too. I have to keep in mind, too, that we're starting swing dancing this week. That's going to be some good exercise, too.<br />
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I think I've got a decent plan here. Let's just hope I can keep at it. I think fitting in some weight training is a good idea.<br />
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<br />Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-84692181993961988542011-12-16T18:52:00.003-06:002011-12-16T19:03:31.704-06:00How Many Reboots Can A Gal Take?Because darn it, I'm doing it again. I've gained back everything I've ever lost. My diet is in the pits, and lately I've just been frumpy and grumpy. The new year is coming up, and the most interesting thing appeared- our employer has a program they participate in called Thrive. You get health information, and they do free screenings and health fairs- by the way, for being short and fat like I am, my cholesterol and blood sugar are remarkably healthy- all in a bid to help everyone become healthier. On the office website they put up a shout out for people to register to try and become Thrive Olympians, in homage to the 2012 Olympics in London. All you have to do is submit your information and if you are chosen, your journey over the next year is put on display. I think I may do it, and use it to kick my ass into gear. Maybe use this blog as well for people to follow with me.<br /><br />Frak it- I'm going to do it. Sending the email now.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-19878809275464713652011-09-06T20:13:00.001-05:002011-09-06T23:13:17.147-05:00Interesting Thought<div><p>At least it is to me. I'm thinking, I've got room in my garage when the cars are out. Maybe I need to move them at night so I can work out in there. I foynd my jump rope, and I have my free weights.</p>
</div>Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-64486033489516750882011-08-30T09:45:00.001-05:002011-08-30T09:45:32.259-05:00Just A Quick Note:<div><p>It finally rained in Texas! And it was a really good storm, too. I curled up on the sofa with the dogs at my feet and watched Torchwood: Miracle Day while reading Runner's World.</p>
</div>Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-23078695501840804812011-08-29T18:39:00.000-05:002011-08-29T18:39:55.437-05:00Reboot!I can't seem to keep this up, can I? I'm about to kick my own ass. I've been pretty tied up in daily doings, and dealing with work. This weekend was Dork's first high school football game. She's in the band and got to march on a real football field for the first time- very exciting. What was NOT exciting was the fact that it was 106-degrees out, and being on the visitors' side sucked. Not a lick of shade unless you were under the stands. We won, but Hubster and I left with 5 minutes left to go in the game. I was suffering heat exhaustion and just had to go home. <br />
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I have been running, and attempting to watch what I eat. Still hard to kick the soda habit, but I'm working on it. I've rocking the ice water right now, but I've had a few cans of the Coke Zero today already. Since I'm still recovering from this weekend, though, I haven't been that hungry so I've had tropical trail mix and animal crackers to eat. I just don't want anything heavy. I'll find out what Hubster is cooking tonight when I get home from work. <br />
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Dork has also decided to get back into soccer. She's joined the freshmen girls' team. It is not so much a team as a PE class that works on soccer skills. We still have to go pick up her cleats and gear. Just waiting on the payday to roll around. Plus her coach is working out a deal with a local soccer store that is putting together a package specifically for their high school. That will be nice, honestly. She needs a sport to play, and she always enjoyed soccer. She went running with me Saturday morning (don't worry- it was only like 95-degrees out) and did pretty well. She needs a little work, but she's getting there. <br />
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Work- ah, where do I begin? I found out the promotion I was told I was put in for was never submitted. It's only been... what, 8 months? To say I'm pissed is putting it mildly, especially since they were modeling one of the restructured positions (that they said was ultimately denied) on the tasks I do on a daily basis. I'm meeting with our HR rep and our manager either this week or next week to figure out just WTF is going on. I'm told one thing, our director has been told another, and HR is clueless. Joy.<br />
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I'll figure out how to make myself keep this blog up. Maybe find a Blogger app since I always have my phone with me? I dunno. <br />
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Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-26331192046377564592010-11-19T12:18:00.000-06:002010-11-19T12:18:30.109-06:00The Red Dress Blog Meme: Song Inspiration<span style="color: #38761d;">Wow- it's been a while since I've written anything! I've been so busy the past few weeks. One of our supervisors at work is out on surgical leave and I've stepped in helping with the tasks she usually does. I've also been working on handknit items that I sell. So far all are commissioned, and need to be done well before Christmas. My email was hacked, which led to my Facebook being hacked, as well as my Blogger page since both were connected to that email account. Add to that one of dogs being struck and killed by a car, and you can see that writing inspiration is just not there. I just had no heart. But with music always being integral in my life, this week's meme was something I felt I just HAD to write. So I did about 15 minutes ago. I'm not going to edit anything, just throwing it up here and saying "Have at it". Enjoy.</span><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="color: black;">"How the Dog Broke Your Bone"</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="left">The twelve-year anniversary is coming up soon. Twelve years since she was taken from me, leaving me to wander and wonder why. It was her hand that took her, her mind holding her hostage, driving her along the fatal course that I couldn’t navigate, as much as I tried, just to save her. In the end, it was nothing but tail lights and me alone in the road. </div><br />
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It seemed she was destined to follow his lead. He, with the silken voice and cloudy eyes, he with the demons that only seemed to draw her in tighter. His word was gospel and I was the heretic, speaking out against his truths, and I was condemned to burn at the stake for the witch I was. <br />
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And then he was gone. Overpowered by his demons, he spiraled into oblivion and was gone. She was shattered, fragile, full of feelings of failure that she could not save him. My words gave her no comfort. His demons became hers, feeding on the darkness filling her soul. Internal voices picking apart her mind, clouding her thoughts, crushing the spirit I had fallen in love with. She never showed she was hurting. Always the strong one.<br />
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And in his footsteps, on a different path, she traveled. While she had the sky as her playground, she chose the coldness of the ground to lay her head. Lost as prayer on the wind, never again to gaze at the stars that once held her childhood dreams, our love she held was not enough to save her. The agony for her was felt by us all when we realized holding her would never again happen. <br />
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I hold onto the thought that a soul as beautiful as she is in an eternal realm, as equally beautiful. I see her in my dreams, in my child who bears her name and is too young to remember. I see her in the sunlight that streams through my window and caresses my cheek as she once did. I hear her voice on the wind as it rustles the leaves on a fall day. <br />
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There is never a day where she is not in my thoughts, and I can only pray that when my time comes she’ll be there, waiting for me, her arms open and warm, and a smile on her lips. “Syd, say hello to heaven,” and in her embrace I’ll find it. <br />
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“Say Hello 2 Heaven”, Temple of the Dog<br />
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http://www.songlyrics.com/temple-of-the-dog/say-hello-2-heaven-lyrics/Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-57033681997295189142010-06-16T11:11:00.001-05:002011-08-29T19:02:48.212-05:00Another Day, Another Dollar<span style="color: #cccccc;">This has not been a good week so far. Halfway through and I haven't exercised at all except for housework. I have also forgotten my lunch the past 2 days, so I'm hitting up McDonald's since it is fast and I can get a Happy Meal. Tonight I have to remind myself to pack my lunch. I mean, that's why I have kick ass Serenity and Star Wars lunchboxes, right? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><strong><u>DIET:</u></strong> Yeah it's been pretty bad. We ate at home every night though. I did kind of gorge on pizza one night, eating about half of a pie. Even though it was a small one, it's still a lot. The rest of the week is manageable since there is no more pizza. I have to keep in mind- Portion Control. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><strong><u>EXERCISE:</u></strong> Yeah, not a bit. My girl and I are going running today, though. Well I'll be running, she wants to rollerblade. I'm okay with that. We did go to the museum last Friday and spent 2 1/2 hours walking around, as well as an hour outside walking. It was nice and by the time we got home we were plumb tuckered out. That counts a little bit, I would think. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><strong><u>FAMILY:</u></strong> The family is well. Mike's possibly going to be working some Saturdays to get caught up on some testing his company has going on. Rach and I are now part of a fife and drum corp. We got fitted for our uniforms on Thursday (another kick to the groin there) and have our first performance on 3 July. There is a parade in the morning and a sit-down performance in the evening. It should be fun. Flute choir also started back up last night. This will change my rest days from Sunday to Tuesday now. We will be getting new music to look over, and our last orchestra performance of the season is Saturday. That's going to be fun because it's all sounding really good. We're also going through and deciding how to redecorate the house. I'm getting some solid ideas from Mike and Rach. We're looking at taking up the laminate and painting the concrete underneath. I've seen some pictures and it looks good. Rach wants her room painted in the Texas Longhorns orange and white, so we'll be looking at that as well. Still no idea on the living room, but I'm wanting an apple green in the front room with white trim and black furniture. I think that will look nice. Once it's done- hello hi-fi console with a turntable! :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><strong><u>ARTSY: </u></strong>Still nothing on the artsy front. I've gotten a few ideas from some blogs on things to try. One will be a pendant lamp for Rach's bedroom. It seems pretty simple, but we'll see once I get started on it. I still have hats to knit, scarves to block, and a dog mat to sew. I need to hurry and get that front room squared away so I can hunt for a large desk to go in there. It'll be nice when it's all done.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><strong><u>GOALS: </u></strong>To say I haven't met my goals would be a gross understatement. Very little water, a lot of soda, and poor eating. And of course no blogging. I need to find a way to remedy that. Carry a water bottle all the time? A small notebook to write everything down? Those both may be some darn good ideas. We'll go with that. Tonight I'll go home, pack my lunch, and stick a water bottle and notebook in my bag. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">I didn't lose any weight, but I didn't gain either.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">GOALS FOR THE WEEK:</span><br />
<ol><li><span style="color: #cccccc;">Carry a water bottle daily.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cccccc;">Pack my lunch daily.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cccccc;">Write down in a notebook everything I eat and drink. </span></li>
</ol><span style="color: #cccccc;">WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 2 lbs</span>Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-67909102155721545092010-06-08T11:23:00.000-05:002010-06-08T11:23:19.345-05:00Ready.... Get Set.....I've been pretty happy with myself this week. There are plenty of updates with everything!<br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">DIET</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">I have been a LOT happier this week with my progress. I've barely eaten out- in fact, I don't recall eating out since my last post. I've brought my lunch every day to work, and if i forget it, I've gone to the grocery store near the office and gotten something sensible. Although I still have sodas during the day, I offset it with water. I have been keeping a gallon jug on my desk, and a large cup filled with ice, and that tends to hold me over. Yesterday I had a little water, but more soda so there would be less-frequent bathroom breaks. I was the primary emergency operator, which meant I needed to be at my desk as much as possible. I am having a cup of coffee today, and for breakfast I had a turkey sausage bowl. Lunch will be chicken and dumpling soup, and dinner will be chicken and biscuits. All really sensible. Except on Saturday. Saturday I made myself some awesome chicken and waffles. They. Were. Exquisite.</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">EXERCISE</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">I wish I could say that the weather has been fabulous lately, and I've been running daily, and I'm feeling great- that would all be a great big lie. We're starting to reach the triple digits here, so last week I ran 3 days, then the rest of the week (Thursday to Saturday) I didn't. Sunday I got up early and ran, and those conditions were perfect. Yesterday, however, I thought I was going to die. I kept my pace really slow to avoid overheating, but even so I still got a little lightheaded and had a little trouble taking a deep breath. Once we got home I took a nice cool shower, and I was fine from there. My girl did the same thing, though she alternated her running and walking to give her a quicker pace. She's doing well, I have to admit, and she seems to really enjoy coming with me to run. Unless InuYasha is on. Then she's going to stay home, like she did on Sunday. We're going to be running every day this week except Sunday. I'll have it actually be a true rest day, unless I skip a day of running. </span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">FAMILY</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">The family is well. The hubster is working and playing his Xbox. Nothing new there. The girl is out of school. Not only did she make 1st chair symphonic band, but she is also 1st chair in jazz band. And only 2 flutes get into jazz band. Needless to say I'm thrilled. She and I are also joining a fife and drum corp. We go for our uniform fittings on Thursday. We have the music already, we just need to work on memorizing it since our first performance is on the 3rd of July. So, she will have symphonic band, jazz band, orchestra, flute choir and fife and drum corp, as well as a few AP classes and her regular school work. Thankfully there is no structured Girl Scouts now. We can go at our own pace. In fact, we start this Friday when we hit up the Dallas Women's Museum. It's going to be fun, and I think it'll be something she'll enjoy. We're coming to the hospital, where they have an awesome bronze hand display and we'll look that over. We'll then have lunch in the hospital cafeteria, then head over to the Women's Museum. It'll be a nice all day trip, I think. I'll have to make sure the batteries in the camera are fully charged and let her take the pictures. I'll just take the notes for the scrapbook. It'll be a good summer.</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">ARTSY</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Nothing big on the artsy front lately. I did finish the Cupcake Scarf. I'm rearranging our front room again, so as soon as it's done I'll hand wash the scarf, then block it to dry. It's going to look good! And the rearranging shouldn't take but another day or two, I think. This weekend maybe? That way I can begin sewing again, and painting, and just giving myself another creative outlet. And add back to my Etsy store. Get that cash rolling in :)</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">GOALS</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">I think I failed in almost every one of my goals. I did drop almost 3 lbs, so I made that, but everything else? Nope. So I guess I'll keep them. Even if I don't log in to blog daily, I need to at least keep it on paper, then transcribe it the next time I log in. I think that will be rather helpful. So here we go...</span><br />
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THIS WEEK'S GOALS:<br />
<ol><li>Drink at least 64 oz of water daily. </li>
<li>Run every day</li>
<li>BLOG DAILY!!!!</li>
</ol>Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-8602782087771088982010-06-02T08:54:00.000-05:002010-06-02T08:54:17.875-05:00It's Wednesday~<span style="color: black;">Alrighty, trying out the new format today. So let's see how this goes :)</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">DIET</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Yesterday wasn't too bad.... Okay, I'm lying. I had McDonald's for breakfast (chicken biscuit with honey, hashbrowns and a coke). Lunch was 2 servings of the Nut Crisp crackers, and dinner was spaghetti, meatballs and 2 servings of cheesy bread. I think I've decided that I need to go back to the Daniel Fast, or at leat modify it enough to get the weight back off. I have to admit, I certainly did feel better. amd I slept great. I picked up some more snack crackers (sunflower and basil- should be interesting!) as well as a gallon jug of water. I'll be able to keep my large cup filled with ice, and refill the jug as needed. I did buy a 20 ox Coke Zero, adn I think it will be my only soda for the day. I need me lots of water! Today I have rice cakes and peanut butter for breakfast, and potato bacon soup for lunch. Not sure about dinner. Maybe leftover jasmine rice and veggies? Pick up some chicken breast and make a pseudo-stir fry?</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">EXERCISE</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">It's okay if I hate Texas in the summer, right? I went home after work and changed, then the kid and I headed up into Denton to run at Eureka. She wasn't feeling that great, so I ran and she took a short walk. 1.67 miles, 23:50 minutes. Still super slow. I'm looking for the sub-10 minute mile. Eventually I'll get there, but dammit it's a tough wait! I'm going to run again tonight, I think. I was able to keep my heart rate up and I got in some good sweating. I think it was definitely what I needed, too. I put on some older running shoes that have been packed up way too long. Other than a slight turn-in from the heel cups I was wearing (a must-have in my cross-trainers!) they handled great. They were the same shoes I was wearing when I sprained my ankle so badly last summer, too. I'll swap out my shoes here and there, and save on the mileage. </span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">FAMILY</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">The kiddo is a little under the weather, but we found she has been trying to eat as much sweet stuff as she can find in the house. I think it is contributing to the tummy ache. She's also almost out of school. Maybe that is also a cause? We have a lot planned for the summer, like museums and sightseeing and whatnot. There will plenty of walking, which will be nice. And she'll be earning Girl Scout badges in the process. The museums are part of a big patch that makes up a flag pole with up to 8 flags on it. I thought that was fantastic. The hubster is just the same. When he's not working,. he's playing Modern Warfare 2 or Left 4 Dead 2. I don't mind- it's his thing and he enjoys it.</span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">ARTSY</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">I've done no crafting this week at all. I think I'll be trying these pinwheel barettes I saw online, maybe send some to my cousin's girls. I'm thinking of getting some clay on payday and making my own custom buttons. I think their older girl will like some sugar skulls or zombies or something. I also need to finish the cupcake scarf, then do a dog mat for one of my supervisors. And ther are still three hats to be made for my radio friends. So much to do! </span><br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: red;">GOALS</span></u></strong><br />
<span style="color: black;">Okay, onto the goals. Once a week (it'll be on a Monday, I think) I'll post my goals for the coming week, as well as whether or not I met the previous week's goals. I'll also post my weekly weight loss goal.</span><br />
<ol><li>Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily</li>
<li>Be sure to run daily</li>
<li>BLOG DAILY!!!</li>
</ol>Weigh Loss Goal for this week: 2 lbs<br />
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Those shouldn't be too hard. Let's see how I do then. Until next time.Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-35207151888497752532010-05-29T06:42:00.001-05:002010-05-30T10:35:16.208-05:00Tough WeekNo exercising with the exception of household chores. I kind of watched what I ate at the beginning of the week, then it all fell all to hell. This morning wasn't too terribly bad. I had a venti caramel macchiato from Starbucks, as well as the mini vanilla bean scones. Not too bad, but I've had better. I do have chicken noodle soup for lunch, and dinner- I haven't even thought about dinner yet. We're having the kid's birthday party this afternoon at a park in Corinth, so there will be cake. Just a small one though. We're not going too big. Just a family thing for right now. <br />
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The girl and I went to see Wicked on Thursday in Dallas, and OMG. It was AMAZING! I have read the books, and I also have the soundtrack on CD, and am just thrilled with it. The story is indeed a little different than the book, but it is oh so good! I even got a little misty-eyed in a few places. :) The girl loved it, and as soon as it was over was asking to see it again. We may make this a yearly (or whenever it is here) thing. Next on our list is Spamalot. The national tour for next year has not been announced yet, so I'll be sure to keep an eye out. <br />
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I also had a chance to talk with the girl about running in a 5k. She is up for it and has been asking to go running with me more often. I think we may get signed up for the TMS 5k that usually happens in November. That way it's not in the heat of the summer (August runs blow in Texas) and it gives us plenty of time to train so there are no more Dash Down Greenville disappointments (42 minutes- seriously???). <br />
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I am also thinking of adjusting the way I do this blog. Instead of just freeforming it (and rambling) as I do now, I will have particular sections, like food, exercise, family, et cetera. I'll work something out over the next few days and put it into action as soon as I decide. I think this will certainly help as long as I make sure to blog just before bed. <br />
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I'm off to do some reading and finish my coffee. Finishing up one Stephen King novel (Lisey's Story) and continuing with another (From A Buick 8). It's been awhile, Mr King. :)Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250395839265179937.post-46119281438853254192010-05-20T08:45:00.003-05:002010-05-20T08:59:25.189-05:00Ew. Just- Ew.So my first week or two didn't go as I had planned. We went back to eating out a lot, and I've gone up on the scale. Totally my fault. I also didn't bring my lunch every day like I should have, so there have been plenty of days (and mornings) that I ate out. Again- totally my fault.<br /><br />Started over. I stopped at the store last night and picked up a Turkey and Cheddar Lunchable sub kit. It has a little sub, some mini Nilla Wafers, applesauce, and water with a packet of Koolaid. And only 370 calories for the lot, including the packet of mayo I won't touch. So not too bad. Breakfast was two caramel corn rice cakes with some peanut butter. I think my toughest thing is kicking the soda again. I'll just have to ween again by drinking a glass of water minimum for every bit of soda I drink. That shouldn't be too hard.<br /><br />Exercising has been hard too. I've been putting it off in lew of practicing for our flute choir performance this weekend. Actually tomorrow- YIKES! I think I'm kind of ready. This week I figure while I focus on practicing I'll work on cleaning up my eating. Once the performance is done, I can go back to my exercising. Baby steps. :)<br /><br />I also need to sit and create my reward chart. Luggage and a passport will of course be the last things, but I was also thinking of throwing in some fabric for a cute skirt pattern I found. Maybe as I lose the weight I can also add to my sparse wardrobe (I have a TON of tshirts though) and also start making some of the skirts and simple shirts I like. I already have one bit of fabric picked out. It's a light breen and pink argyle. LOVE IT.<br /><br />Okay, so I have to go get some water to supplement the soda I had with my rice cakes. According to my wicked calculations that I whipped up really quickly (thanks, Calculator!) in order get to my goal weight in one full year, I need to lose 1.7 lbs per week.<br /><br />That is totally doable. :)Simoreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436883436068119284noreply@blogger.com0