Weigh in day

"Difficulties in life are intended to make us better not bitter. " ~ Dan Reeves

Oohhh.. weigh in day! I'm gonna keep this short and sweet, because let's be real here, my brain is already in weekend mode... and that's not a good thing when I'm trying to write something worth reading. ;)

I weighed in this morning at 214.0. Yep, it's a gain. A gain of 0.4. Big whoop-dee-doo. That will be gone like THAT! I'm not upset about it. It just means I have to tweak something for next week. Maybe a little less sodium would do me wonders... What can I say...? I'm a girl with a salty addiction. ;)

I have a personal training appointment tonight after work. Adam has one scheduled for the same time, but with a different trainer... so, being the competitive girl that I am, I am making it a point to work out harder than he does. Haha! How will I know if I accomplished that...? Well, I guess I won't really, but at least it'll help keep me in the zone and pushing myself. You're doing doooowwwwwwn, lover boy! ;)

Also, just a reminder, Jen is giving the blog a face lift this weekend, so if you clickity click on over to one of the PFGs and we're not available... worry not, we'll be back! ;) She also gave me a sneak peek of the new look... Ahh! I'm in love. It's so pretty. I think you guys will like it too, so make sure to check us out when we're back up and running!

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend, and hey... mark my words, that 0.4 pounds taht I gained this week WILL be gone by next Friday. (eecck! It's in writing.. hello accountability!)

Ciao, you lovely people! xoxo!

Holy HOTNESS

"Everyone who got to where they are had to begin where they were." ~ Richard Paul Evans
I like to get a good sweat on when I work out, makes me feel like I'm really pushing myself and getting in a good workout. Maybe it's a mental thing, but I looove it. I'm gross. :) Haha

Well, this morning was no exception. I met my lovely friend, Jenna, at the gym since I work late tonight and we decided to do about 45 minutes on the elliptical. No lie, about 5 minutes into it was was sweating up a storm. I swear they made it extra hot in there today so we would sweat our heads off! Well, gym, Mission: ACCOMPLISHED!

It was an extremely sweaty 45 minutes. I really wish I had remembered to bring my camera because I was so nasty. But by the time I had gotten home (driving with ALL the windows down) the grossness had disappeared a little, so I didn't take a picture. But mental picture, me, gross, sweaty, like reeeeeaaaaallllllyyy sweaty, probably stinky. Ew. I sure felt sexy...... Ha! Riiiight.

It was a good workout though and it seemed to go by pretty quickly since Jenna and I were chatting the whole time. I've said it before, I'll say it today, MAN I wish I could always work out in the morning. I like just getting it out of the way and not having to think about it at all anymore today. I wish. Unfortunately, I have to be at work at 8am and I take the bus, so I would literally have to be at the gym at 5am when they opened and have to leave at about 5:30-5:45 in order to get home on time to get ready and catch my bus... and I hate being rushed, so I just don't think I can work it into my schedule. Maybe one day I'll try, just to see. Maybe. I really do cherish my sleep. ;)

I stepped on the scale this morning after the gym and to my surprise, I'm up, quite a bit. I'm hoping it's because of the heavy meal I ate for dinner last night. I literally still felt full from dinner when I work up this morning. So, until my weigh in on Friday, I'm just going to keep guzzling water and really watch my calories. I'm a little bit baffled.

Well, that's all from me for today. I hope you all have a fantastic day!

IMPORTANT
Jen has been working on a new layout for the blog (eeeccck! how exciting!), which hopefully will be launched this weekend... soooo... we're not expecting any snags, but you really never do know, especially with technology, right?! :) So, if we do experience any technically difficulties, we'll be back ASAP! :)

Guilty, but not.

"As for worrying about what other people might think - forget it. They aren't concerned about you. They're too busy worrying about what you and other people think of them." ~ Michael le Boeuf
I feel guilty... but not much. Last night, after work, I was planning on going to the gym. It was ever written in my calendar. And if you know me, if it's written in my calendar, I do it. I hate crossing things off, it looks messy. Yes, I am a little anal retentive. Sue me. ;)

What did I actually do after work yesterday...? Why, I laid down in my bed and slept from about 6pm to 8pm. I felt a little guilty, but not really. I have been exhausted, not sure why, but I just felt like I needed the rest, so I took it. Yes, I should have worked out, but I wanted to rest, so I did, and it felt amazing. When Adam got home, he woke me up and we had dinner (yes, it was a late dinner) and ran some errands. I feel like I should be feeling more guilty for skipping the gym, but I just don't. It's life and I just want to be done beating myself up about things - it doesn't change the fact that I chose to rest over work out... and that's fine. It won't ruin me or my healthiness journey.

I'm heading to the gym today, tomorrow morning, and Friday after work. It'll all be okay. :)

Oh! And this I actually DO feel guilty about. Yesterday, I forgot to pack my water bottle to bring to work. So, I'm ashamed to admit this, but I drank barley ANY water yesterday! Opps! While we were out running errands, I picked up a new 32oz water bottle to leave at work so I don't allow that to happen again. Problem solved. :)

And now, for your viewing pleasure since I guess I don't have much to babble about. Enjoy these pictures since I'm horrible about posting pictures usually! :)

My new entry way
I had been searching high and low for a sofa table since I moved into my house in October. I finally found a pretty and decently priced one on craigslist a few weeks ago, check it out...


Ah! I absolutely love it! Before, the entry way was pretty much empty and, in my opinion, looked like crap. Haha I got the flowers and cool hangy-clock from Home Goods and the candle and "home" plaque were from Contents, I believe. I'm in love with this now. :)

And here's a close up of the vinyl lettering, purchased at Kohl's. :)
Oh, and because he's nosey, Dexter needed to be in the entry way as I was taking the pictures and begged to be featured on the blog as well, so, here ya go - you're welcome. :)

Puppy Pancake
So, sometimes, we feed Dex people food. I know, I know, FOR SHAME! Get over it. ;)

This weekend Adam made me pancakes and eggs for breakfast. Dexter got his own puppy pancake and a little bit of eggs. I'm pretty sure he thought he'd died and gone to puppy dog heaven. These pictures are just TOO cute not to share. He's one happy guy. :)

Dex, checkin' out his breakfast. And Gizzy's in there too, licking her chops. Haha!

Taking a closer peek - with his little pug-like eyes, popping out of his head. Ha!

Making him "wait for it"...

"Mom, is this really for me???"

"Dad, can I get it yet...?"
"Ahhhhhhhhh, breakfast!" Haha!

Now, before you start yelling at me for giving our dog table food, DON'T - because I just don't care. Haha Sorry! But it's not like he gets it very much, so this was a VERY special treat for him. :)

Anyways, I hope you guys have a fantastic day. I'll holler at ya tomorrow. :)

Love/Hate

Oh weekend, how I love you... but also hate you at the same time!

Sounds silly, right!? It's true though! Weekends are when I struggle most with my healthiness journey. I will be the first to admit that I allow myself a little more slack on the weekends. I usually still try to track my calories or at the VERY LEAST be mindful about what I'm shoveling putting into my mouth.

This weekend was tough! Well, mainly just Saturday. I woke up to a lovely pancake and egg breakfast, thanks Adam. :) THEN we ordered a pizza for dinner. Pizza is hard for me. Adam was even a nice guy and actually took back the suggestion, knowing I'm trying to "be good" - but I pretty much told him, well, if you want pizza, it's on the weekend or nothing. So, we ordered a pizza.

That night, we attended our friends housewarming party, where drinks were flowing - I partook in that fun! Not too much fun, but drinks are just empty calories. Plus, they had out party munchies, which I proceeded to munch.

Sunday wasn't so bad. We had kabobs on the grill with veggies. Not bad, not bad at all. But for some reason, I was just hungry... or something. I don't know what it was. I distinctly remember even saying, "I'm hungry... or just bored, I don't know!" So, apparently I need to be a little more "in touch" with what I'm really feeling. I still feel like Sunday wasn't a huge failure... but a little more relaxed than I'd typically like.

Weekends are just so tough for me. I really wish I could control it a little bit better. I'm trying, always trying, but man, some weekends are so hard!

Anyone else have a tad bit of weekend hatred? Or am I the only crazy one!? :)

Weigh in: success!

"A good goal is like a strenuous exercise - it makes you stretch." ~ Mary Kay Ash
Hi friends! I'm going to keep this short and sweet today.

I just wanted to report my weigh in results from this morning. Last week, I weighed 216.0 - this morning...? 213.6! Holla! I lost 2.4 pounds this week. It feels A-MAZING!

I finally feel like I CAN do this. I have no nagging self-doubt. I know I can do this. And I am doing this!

Only 13.6 more pounds to go to hit my mini-goal. Then, we'll go from there.

Like I had said before, it's too daunting focusing on the big picture, so I'm breaking it down and it feels so much better to approach my weight loss like this.

I also went to the gym last night, despite Adam not wanting to go... I went anyways. :) AND, another Bagel/Donut Friday at work has come and gone! I even went downstairs with a few of my friends to get their breakfast, but none for me, thanks. I have fruit salad (the very end of it... boo hoo!) and an apple, I'm set! Don't get me wrong, it was hard and I really wanted some, but I don't need it. Wasted calories on something sooo small!

God, it feels so good to be in control. :)

Here's to hoping for another good week next week! I hope you guys have a fabulous weekend! See you next week!

A big secret, revealed!

"You will never win if you never begin." ~ Robert Schuller

First things first, you guys are so darn smart! I especially like Laurie's name for the woman at work who likes to share her food... aka the "making you fat lady". Hahaha! It's true. :)

It seems to be the consensus to just tell the "making me fat lady" that I am on a healthiness journey and I can't be bothered with her "making me fat food". ;) Honestly, I'm dumb, because I didn't even think to just tell her that I'm working on getting healthy. Duuuuhhhh. Good thing I have you guys. ;)

So, going forward, I AM just going to tell the "making me fat lady" that I'm trying to lose weight and adopt a healthy lifestyle... I'll let you know how that goes. No food offered today.... yet.

I'll also just be coming to work prepared. Check this out. My delicious breakfast... plus an unpicture coffee... and maybe a Fiber One bar if I'm still hungry... Mmm, Mmmm, Mmmmmm! It might not look like much, but that is A LOT of fruit in there. I'm munching on it as we "speak". DEEElish. ;) Pineapple, strawberries, grapes, and honeydew... oh my!

THIS JUST IN: The "making me fat lady" strikes again! She offered me half of her cherry danish. I politely declined and told her I was eating my breakfast and watching my calories. She says, "well, I'll leave it on my desk in case you decide your breakfast isn't sufficient enough." (exact words!) - it's official, she IS trying to make me fat! Damn her. Haha!

I'll have to watch my back for her...

Anyways, enough about her... here is what my day looked like yesterday

Not too bad, a tad on the higher end (and a little too much fat-opps!), but still within my calorie range. So, I'm pleased!

And Psstt... this is the HUGE secret, but I'll tell ya, cuz I love ya... but counting your calories really DOES work. Haha! Did I get you thinking it was a real secret?? Gotcha. ;)

I've peeked at the scale (so sue me!) and things for my Friday weigh in are looking maaavelous, darlings. :) For once, I actually can't wait to report back to you on Friday about my weight in.... I hope I didn't just jinx it.

Well dears, you have a fab day. Thanks for the advice with the food pusher... she's out to "get me", but I'll be strong. I'm worth it and I control the food - not the other way around. ;)

You're going to make me FAT(ter)!

There's a woman at work who sits near me. She means well... but I think she's trying to make me fatter! Okay, okay... she's not trying, but she's going to if I don't stick to my guns!

This woman has had weight loss surgery. Not sure if it was lap-band or gastric or whatever... I've only known her as she is now... an "after". But apparently, she's lost A LOT of weight. But, we have a slight problem...

She LOOOOOVES sharing her food. I'm guessing because she can't eat that much since she's had the surgery...(?) But at least a few times a week, she offers me or my friend Sheena half of her food. Anything from breakfast burritos, quiche (sp?), pastries... anything! But it's always not-so-good-for-you-food.

I have said no. So, don't think that every time she offers, I say yes... but occasionally, I do. When I do, I usually split my half with Sheena, so I'm ending up with about a forth. Which is better than eating it all, but what I should be doing is just saying no! Ya know, like, just say no to drugs...? Well, people, FOOD is my drug! Haha But seriously... this is something I need to work on.

Eating "good" at work is so easy for me. I pack my lunch and my snacks - I stick to that and I know I'll be okay. But when the food pusher offers, sometimes, it's a real challenge to say no. That's something I'm working on most days of the week, just saying no. Temptations are hard enough to overcome, but for me, even HARDER when someone is offering it to me, because part of me feels "bad" for saying no. How dumb... Haha I'll continue to push through it.

I also have a little confession. I didn't make it to the gym this morning. I was supposed to meet my friend Jenna for an 8am work out since I work late tonight, but when my alarm went off, I felt icky. My stomach was doing flips, I thought maybe I was just hungry. So I ate my breakfast and still felt gross. So, I text Jenna and told her I wasn't going to make it. I slept for another hour and felt much better when I woke up. I am going to the gym after work... which will be about 8:30pm. But, I just HAVE to get there. I don't know if you're like me, but once I write "gym" in my calendar, I HAVE to go. So, I'm going.

I hope you all have a wonderful day, make good choices! ;)

PS - sorry for lack of post yesterday, you probably already know, but Blogger was being goofy, so I just skipped it. Oh well!