My clothes don't fit. I constantly feel like a slob because half of my pants are way too big, and my sweaters are too wide and too short. I saved all my clothes from before, and maybe it's time to go digging through my closets again or something.
Yeah, yeah...I know. I've just been feeling ugly lately because nothing looks right.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
McGillin's
I hesitate to put up these pics because I still don't like seeing photos of myself, but since we had such a fun time...
Here's me and my Nest buddy Vicki (blueberrystoli) singing...um, I forget.
And the famous Laptopdancer and I singing "I Touch Myself" or was it "Fat Bottom Girls"? I ferget.
Here's me and my Nest buddy Vicki (blueberrystoli) singing...um, I forget.
And the famous Laptopdancer and I singing "I Touch Myself" or was it "Fat Bottom Girls"? I ferget.
Just when I was doing so well...
I hit last week's goal of 175 minutes of cardio, and worked out 5 days in a row, which is fantastic for me.
Had dinner with dad and Sue and they said that I looked like I lost more weight. I don't see it, and when I look in the mirror, I still look 35o lbs. However, I have seen pics of me before surgery, and there is a big difference. I think this is something mental I need to work on.
Anyway, I was gearing up for another big week of cardio, and the damn elliptical broke!!! I woke poor Brandon up at 5:30 to look at it, but I think it was too early for his brain to work. lol!! I am having trouble finding someone to service it since we bought it used. I guess I'll be on the treadmill for now.
Had dinner with dad and Sue and they said that I looked like I lost more weight. I don't see it, and when I look in the mirror, I still look 35o lbs. However, I have seen pics of me before surgery, and there is a big difference. I think this is something mental I need to work on.
Anyway, I was gearing up for another big week of cardio, and the damn elliptical broke!!! I woke poor Brandon up at 5:30 to look at it, but I think it was too early for his brain to work. lol!! I am having trouble finding someone to service it since we bought it used. I guess I'll be on the treadmill for now.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday Morning Musings
Let me start by recapping the cardio plan:
wk 1: 100 minutes
wk 2: 125 minutes
wk 3: 135 minutes
Goal: 200 minutes
Week 4 is starting off well. I'd like to hit 175 minutes, and not let stupid things (or people) discourage me.
Countdown to Scottsdale is 2.5 weeks and I'm ready for sun and relaxation. Here's where we're staying:
The Fairmont - rooms were pricey ($365) but they happen to have a deal going that made it more manageable. Anyway, I'm looking forward to spending time with family and just getting away from it all for a few days.
In other news, during the wind storms of last week, our roof was damaged, so we're waiting to get quotes from some roofers so that we can get it fixed before it rains on Weds. I will post pics later.
Remember our new kitty Pickle? Well, it's that time, and he goes in to be neutered on Thursday. Poor Pickle.
I'm looking forward to our sort of annual knot/nest GTG at McGillin's. It was my turn to organize this year, and I'm excited that we'll have over 40 people coming out! For $21, there is a free buffet and open bar for 3 hours, then karaoke starts downstairs. This should prove to be verrrrrry interesting.
Oh, and I hope everyone had a Happy Valentine's Day. Brandon and I decided to not make a big deal about it, but ended up going out for sushi anyway. I threw up in the parking lot. It was very romantic. My dad sent me flowers. Awwwww :)
wk 1: 100 minutes
wk 2: 125 minutes
wk 3: 135 minutes
Goal: 200 minutes
Week 4 is starting off well. I'd like to hit 175 minutes, and not let stupid things (or people) discourage me.
Countdown to Scottsdale is 2.5 weeks and I'm ready for sun and relaxation. Here's where we're staying:
The Fairmont - rooms were pricey ($365) but they happen to have a deal going that made it more manageable. Anyway, I'm looking forward to spending time with family and just getting away from it all for a few days.
In other news, during the wind storms of last week, our roof was damaged, so we're waiting to get quotes from some roofers so that we can get it fixed before it rains on Weds. I will post pics later.
Remember our new kitty Pickle? Well, it's that time, and he goes in to be neutered on Thursday. Poor Pickle.
I'm looking forward to our sort of annual knot/nest GTG at McGillin's. It was my turn to organize this year, and I'm excited that we'll have over 40 people coming out! For $21, there is a free buffet and open bar for 3 hours, then karaoke starts downstairs. This should prove to be verrrrrry interesting.
Oh, and I hope everyone had a Happy Valentine's Day. Brandon and I decided to not make a big deal about it, but ended up going out for sushi anyway. I threw up in the parking lot. It was very romantic. My dad sent me flowers. Awwwww :)
Friday, February 13, 2009
I've been a terrible blogger. Sorry.
After falling off the "get healthy" wagon for the holiday season, I'm back. So, I'd like to share some things with you that I find helpful (or not) or to just let you know what I've been up to.
First new thing that I love is the new salad dressings from Ken's - they're called Healthy Options and they are made with olive oil. 60 calories and only 4g of fat. Not too bad for parmesan & peppercorn or ranch, I'd say.
Because I'm lazy, I've been loving the new Sargento Salad Finishers. Basically, it's a bunch of ingredients to make a salad. Pour over lettuce and add dressing and there you have it. I've been eating salads for breakfast, so this is a quick way to make up my meals in the morning.
Besides getting back on the good food path, I've finally found a way that I can fit exercise into my day successfully.
I don't know if I mentioned before, but for my birthday this year, my dad was kind enough to buy me a Precor elliptical. This is the one I have:
I convinced myself that working out from home just wasn't going to happen and I HAD to join a gym. So I did, and now I'm stuck paying monthly fees. Well, that wasn't working either. I made too many excuses why I couldn't stop at the gym after work, and that whole thing was being wasted.
So...I spoke to some people who work out religiously and they really encouraged me to get up and do it in the morning.
"Yeah right!" I thought. I was hitting snooze 5 - 6 times as it was. No way I could get up an hour or so earlier to EXERCISE.
Well, hell froze over.
I think the best advice I received was from my boss who told me that if you work out in the morning, then you feel like you have the rest of your day to do whatever you want - you don't get stuck making those excuses. Sounds simple enough, but it feels really great to hit that afternoon slump and realize that, hey, if I want to go home and sit on the couch all night I can! And I don't have to feel guilty!
So, it's been a few weeks, and it's been working out well. I get up at 5:45am, work out, cool down while watching some tv, and hop in the shower by 7am. It's actually allowed me to get to work a little earlier, too, which is good because, well, early in, early out!
My nutritionist recommends that I ultimately end up working out 200 minutes a week. It sounded daunting at first, especially when I was only doing 20 minutes 3x a week. Now I've worked my way up to 35 minutes 5x a week, which is getting close. My goal is to do 40 minutes 5x a week on a regular basis, and I think I can do it!
Anyway, I've realized that exercise is great for the mind as well as the body, and I'm really thankful once again for this gift of getting my life back.
Thank you all for your support.
xoxox
First new thing that I love is the new salad dressings from Ken's - they're called Healthy Options and they are made with olive oil. 60 calories and only 4g of fat. Not too bad for parmesan & peppercorn or ranch, I'd say.
Because I'm lazy, I've been loving the new Sargento Salad Finishers. Basically, it's a bunch of ingredients to make a salad. Pour over lettuce and add dressing and there you have it. I've been eating salads for breakfast, so this is a quick way to make up my meals in the morning.
Besides getting back on the good food path, I've finally found a way that I can fit exercise into my day successfully.
I don't know if I mentioned before, but for my birthday this year, my dad was kind enough to buy me a Precor elliptical. This is the one I have:
I convinced myself that working out from home just wasn't going to happen and I HAD to join a gym. So I did, and now I'm stuck paying monthly fees. Well, that wasn't working either. I made too many excuses why I couldn't stop at the gym after work, and that whole thing was being wasted.
So...I spoke to some people who work out religiously and they really encouraged me to get up and do it in the morning.
"Yeah right!" I thought. I was hitting snooze 5 - 6 times as it was. No way I could get up an hour or so earlier to EXERCISE.
Well, hell froze over.
I think the best advice I received was from my boss who told me that if you work out in the morning, then you feel like you have the rest of your day to do whatever you want - you don't get stuck making those excuses. Sounds simple enough, but it feels really great to hit that afternoon slump and realize that, hey, if I want to go home and sit on the couch all night I can! And I don't have to feel guilty!
So, it's been a few weeks, and it's been working out well. I get up at 5:45am, work out, cool down while watching some tv, and hop in the shower by 7am. It's actually allowed me to get to work a little earlier, too, which is good because, well, early in, early out!
My nutritionist recommends that I ultimately end up working out 200 minutes a week. It sounded daunting at first, especially when I was only doing 20 minutes 3x a week. Now I've worked my way up to 35 minutes 5x a week, which is getting close. My goal is to do 40 minutes 5x a week on a regular basis, and I think I can do it!
Anyway, I've realized that exercise is great for the mind as well as the body, and I'm really thankful once again for this gift of getting my life back.
Thank you all for your support.
xoxox
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Our new livingroom addition
So, the Eagles lost but the weekend was not all bad.
Brandon and I went shopping. Here's what we got:
52" Sharp Aquos TV and an electric fireplace!
The fireplace has a heater to make the room all warm and cozy.
You can't see here, but there are fake flames that come out and look almost real :)
Too bad I won't be watching the Eagles at the Superbowl on my new tv. Eh, better luck next time.
3 hours of LOST tonight might just make up for it :)
Brandon and I went shopping. Here's what we got:
52" Sharp Aquos TV and an electric fireplace!
The fireplace has a heater to make the room all warm and cozy.
You can't see here, but there are fake flames that come out and look almost real :)
Too bad I won't be watching the Eagles at the Superbowl on my new tv. Eh, better luck next time.
3 hours of LOST tonight might just make up for it :)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Because I do what Jeana tells me...
I've been tagged and I shall respond accordingly.
First:
1. Five names I go by:
Beth, Bef, Beffers, Bouche, Bethie, (and 6th because it's true) Jerk
2. Three things I am wearing right now:
Pink sweater, Tiffany's jewelry from my husband, diamonds on my ring finger.
3. Two things I want very badly at the moment:
My bonus and new sunglasses
4. Three people who will probably fill this out:
Not sure I'll even pass it on...
5. Two things I did last night:
Worked out (yay! go me!) and caught up on 24.
6. Two things I ate today:
Half of a ham sandwich and coffee
7. Two people I talked last to on the phone:
Brandon and some nurse from my insurance company who calls me every so often to "check up".
8. Two things I am going to do tomorrow:
Go to the doctor and go to work.
9. Two longest car rides:
To Cleveland, to Vermont.
10. Two favorite beverages:
Wine and wine.
Second:
4 favorite memories from 2008:
My first weigh in after surgery, being able to walk without pain, zipping up my jeans for the first time, seeing my little brother.
4 favorite movies in 2008:
I haven't seen many...Ironman, um...uh, I'll let you know once I catch up.
4 favorite foods in 2008:
I have a new love for ahi tuna, thai lettuce wraps, grilled shrimp, and fake pizza (no crust)
4 places I loved in 2008:
I didn't go anywhere really so Philly, Arizona was nice to visit, the cabin was nice to relax, AC to laugh.
4 things I liked in 2008:
losing weight, seeing family, watching friends have babies, PHILLIES!!!!
4 things I am looking forward to in 2009:
Losing more weight, EAGLES!!!, Lyndsay's daughter being born, Colleen's baby being born, Rachel's daughter being born, Pickle getting his balls chopped (lol!)
First:
1. Five names I go by:
Beth, Bef, Beffers, Bouche, Bethie, (and 6th because it's true) Jerk
2. Three things I am wearing right now:
Pink sweater, Tiffany's jewelry from my husband, diamonds on my ring finger.
3. Two things I want very badly at the moment:
My bonus and new sunglasses
4. Three people who will probably fill this out:
Not sure I'll even pass it on...
5. Two things I did last night:
Worked out (yay! go me!) and caught up on 24.
6. Two things I ate today:
Half of a ham sandwich and coffee
7. Two people I talked last to on the phone:
Brandon and some nurse from my insurance company who calls me every so often to "check up".
8. Two things I am going to do tomorrow:
Go to the doctor and go to work.
9. Two longest car rides:
To Cleveland, to Vermont.
10. Two favorite beverages:
Wine and wine.
Second:
4 favorite memories from 2008:
My first weigh in after surgery, being able to walk without pain, zipping up my jeans for the first time, seeing my little brother.
4 favorite movies in 2008:
I haven't seen many...Ironman, um...uh, I'll let you know once I catch up.
4 favorite foods in 2008:
I have a new love for ahi tuna, thai lettuce wraps, grilled shrimp, and fake pizza (no crust)
4 places I loved in 2008:
I didn't go anywhere really so Philly, Arizona was nice to visit, the cabin was nice to relax, AC to laugh.
4 things I liked in 2008:
losing weight, seeing family, watching friends have babies, PHILLIES!!!!
4 things I am looking forward to in 2009:
Losing more weight, EAGLES!!!, Lyndsay's daughter being born, Colleen's baby being born, Rachel's daughter being born, Pickle getting his balls chopped (lol!)
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