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Ok I’m so over the rain!  I swear our weather guys should just tell us which day(s) will be sunny each week because they are few and far between.  I’m just ready for it to be sunny and warm.  I’m not a winter person in the first place and so far Spring is a big wet sucky  mess.  *sigh* 

Soccer was rained out (of course) again so I still haven’t played but I’m getting less and less nervous and more excited since it has been forever since I signed up but have yet to be able to play a game.  It has pushed me to try and run more on the treadmill.  I am really working to get down to a 15 minute mile by the end of this month.  I think I’ll be able to do that if I just push myself a little more. 

I do feel better.  Got some allergy issues right now but over all the sore throat is gone and the cough is almost gone.  I’m excited to feel almost 100% again.  Tomorrow is my official weigh in and I’m pretty confident I’ll hit that 30 pound mark.   I think I’ll have done even a little better than 30 pounds which is exciting.  Only time will tell but I’m going to put a little something extra into my work out tonight and see if it will pay off.  I’m really hoping to hit my mini goal of 225 by July….I think it is totally doable and it is a goal that is really keeping me going.   Hmm, not much else is going on.  Just hating the rain and chugging along. 

 I was thinking this weekend when I was at the much emptier gym…Now is when we all have to keep it interesting…those New Years resolutions seem like distant memories and the path a head can seem so long and tedious that finding ways to challenge yourself and keep it going can be hard.  I’m trying to find as many new ways as possible to keep it interesting.  I have taken up Yoga, joined a soccer team (if we ever get to play), planned to walk/run a 5K in May, etc.  I really think that keeping work outs fresh is helping me.  I’m also trying new things with foods (I’m so picky!) and trying to make sure that I allow myself to find ways to change up my menu so I don’t get so bored and give up.  It is a struggle but it is SO worth it so all my buddies out there keep up the good work and don’t give up!!!!!!

Happy rainy Monday!

Well I posted a while ago that I joined a soccer team for the spring.  It is the first time I’ll be playing since high school and I’m completely terrified but excited too.  We haven’t been able to start the season becuase of all the rain we’re getting in my area.  The soccer fields are right on the river so they flood any time it rains.  SO, this Sunday is supposed to be my first game (of course rain is predicted.)    I’ve been trying to prepare but I know it is going to be a killer for me becuase I’m just so not in the typical “soccer girl” shape.  But I decided who cares, I’ll do my best.  I’m pretty excited to get out there and try though. 

I’m still pretty sick.  I did 20 mins on the elliptical last night and then sat in the steam room for 15 minutes to hopefully help me kick this cold.  I’m so over the gloomy weather and the fluxuations in temperature too.  I’ll be so happy when I can get outside and play!

Oh and I got some new work out shoes too.  I was pretty excited about that which to me is funny becuase I’m a big shoe person but not the work out type…and the old me would have rather got a cute pair of wedges or something.  The ones I had were about 4 years old and falling apart - I think I shocked them to death when I actually put them to good use!  So I bought a good pair of Saucouny (sp) shoes becuase they felt the most comfortable on my super wide feet.   

 Hope everyone has a great Friday!!!!

Ok so I’m sick.  I’ve got a pretty bad chest cold and my throat is killing me.  I’ve been like this since Monday evening after my work out.  Anyway, Tuesday I was feeling pretty rough but managed to do 30 on the treadmill at a little slower pace than normal but I broke a sweat and stuff.  Then last night I decided to take a night off and rest so hopefully I’d feel better.  I did do some light yoga and arm bands but nothing too physical and I doubt it was even 30 minutes combined so to me that doesn’t even count as a work out.

Anyway, usually I work out 6 days a week for at least an hour and I love it.  BUT what do you do when  you’re sick?  I took last night off so tonight I should be going to the gym but I’m not sure if that is good or bad.  I know when you’re sick it is good to rest and let your body heal itself but does that include not working out? 

Now I’m not looking for an excuse to NOT work out.  In fact I’ve got my gym clothes in the car with every intention of going to the gym tonight after work but the ladies I work with all said I should rest becuase working out just puts extra strain on my already tired/sick body…..but skipping work outs now makes me feel like a big lazy couch potato and in my mind it is just an hour so what harm can it do to just work through the coughing fits hahaha. 

 So I guess I’m just not sure what is best to do, rest or work out?  What do you guys think? 

Ok well today is my official weigh in day and it was a totally odd weigh in.   I weighed yesterday to just gauge where I was at and I was excited b/c it said I was down 3 pounds.  Well I was good all day on food and exercised for an hour and a half (1 hour of cardio, 30 mins weights)  ate a healthy dinner and didn’t eat past 8:30pm…so I really expected to see that 3 pounds again this morning…Imagine my shock when the scale said that I gained 1.5 pounds???  It made no sense at all.   I am bummed because I was really hoping to hit that 30 pounds this week but something happened in between yesterday and today and my weight loss decided to go in the opposite direction.  Anyway, I have no idea what happened in 24 hours other than I contracted a sinus infection over night but other than that I’m not sure why I had the funky weigh in.   I mean TOM isn’t supposed to be in town for another week or so and I don’t see how I could gain that much muscle in 24 hours so something odd is happening but all I can do is just keep on chugging along and working out.   Hopefully next week is better!On a better note I am almost at a 15 minute mile on the treadmill.  I started 3 months ago at a 20 minute mile so I’ve managed to shave about 4 minutes off and think with a little more running (I run in 2 minute increments, used to only be able to do 30 seconds) I could shave that extra minute off easily.  I’m going to try on Saturday when I do my 5K on the treadmill.  Anyway, hope things are going well in Buddy land!

Not my age!  As of today I’ve lost 29 pounds since the beginning of the year.  When I got on the scale I was like come on 30 but I’ll take 29 for sure.  I’ve been kind of on auto pilot lately with the whole dieting and exercise thing.  For the first time in my life I’m totally obsessed with exercise.  I actually love exercising and feel like crap when I can’t make it to the gym for whatever reason.  Last week I even took Yoga which kicked my butt and happened to be a great strength training exercise too.   I plan to take the class again this week!

One thing I’ve been contemplating is the whole idea of a “cheat meal” - See on Biggest Loser last week Bob said that having a “cheat” meal is a good idea to help boost the metabolism.  I have pretty much avoided cheating of any kind becuase that seems to lead me to old habbits but now I’m wondering what a cheat meal consists of and if I should consider it to help me boost my weight loss?  Seems weird to me.    I mean I can’t see myself hitting up Mickey Ds or having fried fish or anything but I would like some mac and cheese or a nice fettucini alfrado (pasta is my fav, yum)….

Anyway, the idea of a cheat meal is interesting but I’ve just got to make sure I’m mentally prepared for it.  I don’t know.  I’m going to think about it more….Do you guys have cheat meals once a week?  If so what do you consider a “cheat”?????

I have total “spring fever” right now.  I’m sitting at work listlessly looking out the window wishing I was outside.  This time last week we were getting ready for a foot of snow and now it is going to be 73 degrees today.  I am just itching to get outdoors and play. 

 The interesting thing is, I’m not outdoorsy at all.  In fact due to some extremely bad allergies and the fact that I was totally out of shape, in the past,  I’ve never been this excited to go outdoors.  Heck, I even thought I might like to go hiking (somewhere the old fat me is screaming NOOOOOO but I told her to shut up hahaha!)

Anyway, this little realization came to me this morning as I avoided working by staring out the window - I’ve really changed!  Sure I’m only down 26 pounds and have like a million more to go but in just a few short months I’ve done things I’ve never thought I would and more importantly WANTED to do them.  

I really loved that blog last week about “skinny” dreams and what you’re going to do.  And now I realize that not only do I have “skinny dreams” but I have dreams about fitness too.  I mean I want to run a 5K in under 30 minutes and I want to go hiking (with the right allergy meds) and not have to huff and puff behind my friends.  I want to be able to take my dogs on a run and them give out before me and I want to buy a matching cute exercise outfit (haha I know that one wasn’t necessarily related to working out.) 

Now back to staring out the window - I wish it was the weekend so I could go play!

                        HAPPY THURSDAY, WISH IT WAS FRIDAY!

Actually 26 but I hit my first “green” star today.  I’m pretty excited about it.  I’m kind of hoping my weight loss will step it up a little over the next few months because I’m really hoping to be down to my mini goal by July when I go to Vermont.  Won’t be the end of the world if not but I think if I can do 25 pounds in 70 days I can do another 40 in 120 days…we’ll see!

 I have to talk about something that I’ve done to myself that has made me so nervous haha.  I joined a women’s soccer team.  Now I’m in no kind of shape to do this but I decided it was now or never and joined.  It isn’t a super competetive league just some ladies getting together to play.  I do have experience I played for most of my middle and highschool years.  Anyway, here’s hoping I’m not the biggest, most out of shape person on my team - and if I am that I can keep up at least to a non embarrassing level.

No not that kind of gas!!!! 

I had to go to the dentist this morning to get two small fillings.  YUCK right?!  Well I’m not a big fan of the dentist.  I had a pretty traumatic experience when I was younger (who hasn’t) and I hate going.  Well, luckily I’ve been blessed with great teeth for the most part and haven’t had any cavities until now.  So I had go go get two small ones filled because my sealants broke and caused a cavity (go figure they are supposed to prevent cavities!) 

Anyway, so I go in this morning 7 am - and I’m not a morning person - and sit in the dentist chair.  I was so nervous and tense I was already white knuckle gripping the chair and pale.  The hygienist must have sensed this and asked if I might want to use a little of the “gas” to help me relax.  I asked a few questions and found that it helps relax and is supposed to be like having a few cocktails or something and that I’d be fine to drive after etc etc.  So I said sure, anything to help me calm down!  Did I mention I HATE going to the dentist….

 Well they strapped me into the mask and started the oxygen and then the hygienist started the gas and I did notice myself becoming a little bit calmer but I was still gripping the chair like we were about to take flight.  I thought well this isn’t terrible but it isnt going to be fun.  Then the dentist came in and said that she would be systematically increasing the gas while numbing me and to tell her if I felt queasy etc.  I was still pretty nervous so more gas sounded fine with me. 

She asked me to close my eyes and do whatever she asked even if it sounded funny.  I obeyed and closed my eyes.  She said wiggle your fingers and I did then she said shake your foot and I did.  I guess this was a distraction from the ginormous needle they were incerting in my mouth but suddenly I found the entire experience, including the needle,  hysterically funny.  I giggled, and then thought my brain was detaching from my head and that was even more hilarious so I laughed some more.  Then she said (she was drilling) that it might feel “bumpy” and all I could do was picture a little SUV driving around on my teeth, because that is the only kind of car that could drive on bumpy teeth Hahaha.   I laughed so much they were laughing with me and I felt my self grab my tummy to try and make myself stop but I couldnt, it was all just SO hilarious.  So they drilled my teeth and put in my fillings and brought me down off the gas and I’ve been giggly and cheery ever since.  That was more than a few cocktails I’m sure but it was an awesome way to start the day…That is the kind of gas I want to have!!!

Who would have thought the dentist could be so fun.  Hell I’m considering not brushing my teeth at all just for more fun like that (just kidding!)

Happy Thursday!!

Well last week was a big bust….well not totally.  I was out of town on business and I made some pretty crappy food choices but I did manage to get in 3 days of exercise for at least an hour each visit…

 Good news is, I’m back on track as of Saturday and was able to actually record a loss this week.  That was helpful!  I’ve been exercising each day and eating right.  Goes to show me that I can “fall off” the wagon and manage to get myself right back on.  That is a good feeling!

 So I’ve been kind of out of it on here for a week now but I’m back.  Hopefully everyone else is doing well and keeping it up!!!!