I Have Been a Terrible Blogger

Yes, once again I feel the need to apologize. I have just been super busy this last week. It has been one thing after another. I finally have a minute now, but am worn out so this is going to be quick.

I went for weigh-in today and think I may have finally broke through the plateau. I lost 1 1/2 pounds! That made me feel great!!!

If y'all can bear with me for a few more days, things are going to calm down a bit. We are taking my daughter and grand daughter back to Illinois for at least the summer. I sure am going to miss them. After we get back on Sunday, I will not be running as much. I will definitely get back to blogging.

Thanks for being patient with me. :)

Thoughts on Weigh-In Today

Yes, today is the day. I go at five for my weekly weigh-in. I have done SO GOOD this last week. I sure hope I lose something. It seems like I have been stuck for two or three weeks and I don't like that. I have worked really hard though and got back on track, so I am super hopeful. I will definitely come here and post the results afterwards. Wish me luck!!!

Sorry for Abondoning my Blog

I want to take a quick moment to apologize, yet again, for not posting since last Wednesday.  These last couple of weeks and the next couple have and will be super busy.  We have had my granddaughter and daughter with us since Christmas and they are getting ready to go back to Illinois, for at least the summer. Been trying to get things done around the house and will be getting ready for the long trip. I am really going to miss them.

I am super proud of myself this last week because I feel like I am finally back on track with things. I feel like superwoman. I worked out EVERY DAY last week, with the exception of Friday and Sunday. That is normal though. I can't make it to Curves on Friday because they are closed when I get off work and they are closed on Sunday. I have also done my kettlebells most mornings and ate right over the weekend. Weekends are always hard for me to get all of my calories for the day because we are always running. That wasn't the case this weekend. We stayed home a lot and I did tons of deep cleaning on the house. In addition, we haven't been going out for drinks like we usually do. With that being said, I am really excited for weigh-in tomorrow. I should do pretty good. I have been stuck at the same weight for three weeks. If the scale hasn't budged when I go tomorrow, I am going to ask her if I am at a plateau and what I can do to break past it.

Well, friends, I better get off here for a while and get productive. Talk to y'all soon.

 

Hello Again

Yes, I know I disappeared again for a few days. I wish I could express JUST HOW BUSY we have been. By the time I sit down on the couch in the evening, I am just completely worn out. 

Things are going to definitely slow down, thank goodness. Already are, so I should be up and blogging more regularly. 

I weighed and measured yesterday, but will put off that report till this evening because I left my measurements at home. I will tell you that I didn't gain, but I didn't lose either. I hope I am not hitting a plateau. 

With things calming down this week, if I don't lose by next Tuesday, I am going to discuss the plateau issue with my coach. I did do pretty decent on my measurements though. :)

 

99 Questions

Don't worry...I will get to a REAL post later, but could use a little fun to perk me up this morning. I found these questions on another site and love things like this, so here goes!

1: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

I used to sleep with them open, but since we moved into this place, the closet creeps me out. It locks from the outside and has scratches on the inside, like someone tried to claw their way out.

 

2: Do you take the shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotel?

I do sometimes. If they are good!

 

3: Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

Must be tucked in. I can't stand it when they ride up. My sister calls me the Bed Nazi because when I make a bed, it has to be PERFECT.

 

4: Have you ever stolen a street sign before?

Ummmm. I never did directly, but I was with someone who did. I like to take pictures of funny street signs though.

 

5: Do you like to use Post-It notes?

Sure do!

 

6: Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?

I am terrible about doing this! Would be nice to save some money, but just always forget to take them with me.

 

7: Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?

I think I would rather just be attacked by a bear. You might have a chance with ONE bear, but a swarm of bees would be coming from all directions.

 

8: Do you have freckles?

Yes, but not too many. I have sunspots though, especially on my cheeks.

 

9: Do you always smile for pictures?

I sure do. I smile all the time, even when I am down I can manage to put one on.

 

10: What is your biggest pet peeve?

Mean people and people who are inconsiderate of others.

 

11: Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

Not really, but I do count letters in words....a lot. My husband loves saying Albuquerque because it gets me going. I just keep saying the letters and counting them on my fingers over and over in my head. Yes, I am OCD.

 

12: Have you ever peed in the woods?

All the time! I was raised a country girl.

 

13: What about pooped in the woods?

Once. Like I said, I am a country girl.

 

14: Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing?

When I hold a baby.

 

15: Do you chew your pens and pencils?

Yep.

 

16: How many people have you slept with this week?

One. My husband.

 

17: What size is your bed?

Queen.

 

18: What is your song of the week?

This week, I think it is Mama's Broken Heart by Miranda Lambert. I hated it at first, but it is growing on me. Woke up singing it this morning.

19: Is it OK for guys to wear pink?

For sure! My husband will never do it though.

 

20: Do you still watch cartoons?

When I watch TV with my almost 5 year old granddaughter.

 

21: What’s your least favorite movie?

Napoleon Dynamite....just plain stupid. Or Groundhog Day.

 

22: Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?

Not sure. Sure wish I had that problem to worry about.

 

23: If you’re a girl, bra size? If you’re a guy, pants size?

Was a full B cup, but since I started losing weight, a B cup is a little loose. :( The boobs always go away first.

 

24: What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Barbecue sauce.

 

25: What is your favorite food?

I am a nut for fruits and veggies. I also have a weakness for cheesy things.

 

26: What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

This is a LONG list. The ones that come immediately to mind…

• Dirty Dancing
• P.S. I love you
• Freedom Writers
• Superbad
• Rockstar
• Boondock Saints
• The Shining
• Marie Antoinette
• Secondhand Lions
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27: Last person you kissed/kissed you?

My 4 1/2 year old granddaughter, Gracie when I dropped her off at school this morning.

 

28: Were you ever a Boy/Girl Scout?

Yep. Brownie and Junior. I loved it!

 

29: Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

No way! Once I lose the weight, I do want to have boudoir photos done for my husband.

 

30: When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

A couple of months ago, I wrote one to my husband, but he never saw it.

 

31: Can you change the oil on a car?

With some help.

 

32: Ever gotten a speeding ticket?

Yep.

 

33: Ever ran out of gas?

Yep. Not lately though. I have become OCD about keeping gas in the car.

 

34: Favorite kind of sandwich?

I love a turkey sandwich on wheat with a little light mayo, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, salt and pepper.

 

35: Best thing to eat for breakfast?

I love turkey bacon, a scrambled egg with some reduced fat cheese, and a slice of wheat toast. Oh and a glass of 2% white milk.

 

36: What is your usual bedtime?

9 p.m. Sometimes later on the weekends.

 

37: Are you lazy?

Sometimes.

 

38: When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?

I remember being Casper the Friendly Ghost one year. A skeleton. And one year my mom made me an awesome Raggedy Ann costume.

 

39: What is your Chinese astrological sign?

Aries

 

40: Are you horny?

Mom, don't read...........................................YES.

 

41: Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

Not at this time. I don't have much time to read right now.

 

42: Which are better, Legos or Lincoln Logs?

Legos! You can build so many fun things.

 

43: Are you stubborn?

I sure can be, but I can also be flexible.

 

44: Who is better…Leno or Letterman?

Letterman.

 

45: Ever watch soap operas?

I did when my kids were very little. I haven't watched them in the last 20 years though.

 

46: Are you afraid of heights?

Yes. Very. But I do want to jump out of a plane someday though.

 

47: Do you sing in the car?

Yes, I do!

 

48: Do you sing in the shower?

Yep. My favorite songs to sing while showering are Roxanne, by the Police and My Dingaling by Chuck Berry. lol

 

49: Do you dance in the car?

YES!

 

50: Ever used a gun?

Yep. My dad had me shooting guns as soon as I was walking, I think. I am a pretty good shot, too.

 

51: Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

About 3 years ago. It was a 5 generation one with me, my granddaughter, my daughter, my mom and my grandma.

 

52: Do you think musicals are cheesy?

No. I love them!

 

53: Is Christmas stressful?

It is a little. Just the getting time scheduled off from work and the traveling is the worst part. It is almost 12 hours to go see my family.

 

54: Ever eat a pierogi?

Not till I met my husband, but they are pretty good. I want to try to make him some homemade.

 

55: Favorite type of fruit pie?

Blackberry

 

56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?

Veterinarian

 

57: Do you believe in ghosts?

Yes. Have had first-hand experiences.

 

58: Ever have a deja-vu feeling?

Often and it freaks me out.

 

59: Take a vitamin daily?

Everytime I remember. In fact, this reminded me, so I am taking them right now.

 

60: Wear slippers?

Nope. Barefoot.

 

61: Wear a bath robe?

I have one, but rarely wear it because my dog ate the zipper out of it. It works in a pinch though.

 

62: What do you wear to bed?

Usually just a light t-shirt and pajama bottoms. Need new pj's for summer though.

 

63: First concert?

Probably The Plainsmen with my mom when I was little. First concert without my mom was Adam Ant.

 

64: Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?

Usually Wal-Mart.

 

65: Nike or Adidas?

Nike

 

66: Cheetos Or Fritos?

I really don't eat chips, but if I had to choose, it would be Cheetos. Remember my cheese addiction?

 

67: Peanuts or sunflower seeds?

Sunflower seeds...already shelled

 

68: Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?

No

 

69: Ever take dance lessons?

When I was a little girl.

 

70: Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?

No. My husband is an electrician and pretty darn good at it from what I hear.

 

71: Can you curl your tongue?

Don't think so.

 

72: Ever won a spelling bee?

I am the spelling bee queen! Yes, I am. If you ever need to know how to spell something, just ask me.

 

73: Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

Yes. I am moved very easily.

 

74: Own any record albums?

Nope

 

75: Own a record player?

See above.

 

76: Regularly burn incense?

No, it gives me a stuffy nose.

 

77: Ever been in love?

A couple of times. Never like I love my husband now. He is so special to me.

 

78: Who would you like to see in concert?

Hmmmm.....everyone. If it was country, I guess I really want to see Merle Haggard. He won't be around forever. For rock, I would love to see Halestorm. Chick rock bands RULE! Oh, and Elton John would be nice too.

 

79: What was the last concert you saw?

Ozfest. Disturbed, Black Label Society, System of a Down, etc. It was amaze-balls.

 

80: Hot tea or cold tea?

Cold decaf tea

 

81: Tea or coffee?

Tea

 

82: Sugar or snickerdoodles?

I rarely eat sweets, but snickerdoodles are good.

 

83: Can you swim well?

Not very well at all.

 

84: Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?

Yes

 

85: Are you patient?

Not very. I am patient with people, but not waiting.

 

86: DJ or band, at a wedding?

DJ

 

87: Ever won a contest?

I can't remember.

 

88: Ever have plastic surgery?

No, but would consider a breast lift and augmentation after I lose the weight. My boobs are disappearing fast.

 

89: Which are better, black or green olives?

Green

 

90: Can you knit or crochet?

Would love to learn. I do know how to sew and cross stitch.

 

91: Best room for a fireplace?

Family room.

 

92: Do you want to get married?

Already am.

 

93: If married, how long have you been married?

We will celebrate our 1st anniversary on May 26th.

 

94: Who was your HS crush?

I really can't remember.

 

95: Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?

No. I pout in silence and act like a jerk.

 

96: Do you have kids?

Yes. My daughter is 24, my oldest son will be 23 in August and my youngest son will be 21 in June. I also have two granddaughters. One will be 5 in August and the other will be 1 next week.

 

97: Do you want kids?

No more for me.

 

98: What’s your favorite color?

Pink

 

99: Do you miss anyone right now?

I always miss my sons because they live in Illinois and my youngest granddaughter. I miss my siblings and parents as well.

I Want Earl

I really want this dog....but first we have to find a place where we can have a sweet little awesome dog.  Here is his sweet story.

 
Earl is a special boy with lots of love to give! He is beginning his quest for a new home, but is currently recovering from a recent back surgery and therapy to help him regain full function in his rear legs. 

Earl came into rescue after his loving owner could not afford his back surgery for a herniated disc which was paralyzing him. The owner also could not give Earl the special TLC he needed due to his work/life style. Earl is very spirited and doesn't let his back two legs slow him down! He may spend some time in a cart to help him be more mobile. We are hoping he will be able to walk on his own again after therapy etc. We are looking for a home that will be able/willing to give Earl all the love and attention he so deserves!! 

Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Special Needs • Primary color: Tricolor (Brown, Black & White) • Coat length: Short

Some Thoughts on Pinterest

Ok, before saying what I need to say, I want everyone to know how much I LOVE PINTEREST. I have found so many awesome things on there and lots of tasty skinny dishes to try. However, the BAD, EVIL dishes far outnumber the good ones.  It just makes me sick to think there was a point in time where I would love to try all the bad ones. It is no wonder the people in our country are so fat...and their kids too. I hope this doesn't offend anyone. These are just my thoughts. I am so glad that I have the ability now to look past all the bad foods on there without a second thought.

What do you think? Have you had issues wanting to eat all the bad stuff?

Weigh-In Report

Just dropping in quickly to give a weigh-in report from yesterday.  I wish I could say I had lost a couple of pounds, but I didn't gain or lose. What is up with that?! I have doing everything I can and eating right, but nothing came off this week. I am thinking it is because it should be my time of month. I know my boobs have been hurting like crazy. Maybe it is just water retention. 

I ran off and left my workout clothes at home this morning, so I will go home after work and do my full kettlebell workout. Man, that thing is tough!! It is also super comical for anyone that might be watching. I don't care though, the benefits will be worth it.

Well, I better get busy, but I have a couple of things on my mind to write about later. Y'all have a wonderful day!

Weigh-In today

Today after work, I will go to Curves for weigh-in. I am so worried. Weekends have been so hard to eat right. I mean, what I put in my mouth is good, I just don't eat ENOUGH. I am so busy that I just don't think about it. I am trying to make sure to add more calories to make up for it when I do eat though.

I sure hope I go in there and find out I lost a pound or two. I will definitely post an update later. 

Have a great day, everyone!

Happy Saturday!

Good morning, everyone! It is a beautiful day down here in Louisiana and I am planning to get out and enjoy it some.  

Just finished a nice breakfast of 4 pieces of turkey bacon, one scrambled egg, and a slice of whole grain toast. Oh, and a glass of milk. Yum! Now that I have that out of the way, I am going to get cleaned up and head to the gym. I know, I know....why am I getting cleaned up first? Well, if you saw my hair right now, you would understand. 

After working out, my daughter wants to do a little shopping at Tanger Outlets and then we need to get some groceries. Hubby is working today, so I won't have pressure to be anywhere until 6 p.m. Should make for a relatively relaxed day. 

I got some batteries for my camera so I could start adding more pics on here, but I bought the wrong ones. :(  So, as soon as I get those exchanged, I will be adding some pics. I know it has to be boring just reading my words. 

Anyways, what are your fun plans for today?

Weigh-In Report

Well, I weighed in yesterday afternoon and just as I expected, I gained a half of a pound. I am very happy that is all though. lol. I expected it because I was sick last week and didn't get in enough steps and was only able to work out two days. Also, this weekend I decided to make a nice Easter dinner for all of us. I made a spiral honey ham, loaded mashed potatoes, glazed baby carrots, green bean casserole, rolls and Cherry Delight for dessert. I didn't deprive myself of any of it, but I did eat smaller portions. We had that meal for lunch and dinner. Yummy!

This is a new week and I am feeling quite a bit better. So that means I will get my workouts in and my steps. I imagine when I weigh in next Tuesday I will have lost at least a couple of pounds. :)

Today is Weigh-In Day

I am really worried about weigh-in today. Mainly because I made a delicious meal for Easter and I actually ate some for lunch and dinner. I may still surprise myself and be ok since I didn't eat much else on Sunday. Since I was sick last week, I only worked out two days, but I did part of the kettle bell routine instead. 

Well, I will know at 5:00. If I gained any, I will not beat myself up. I will work harder this week. Wish me luck!

New Workout Clothes

Yesterday I told you how busy my morning was, but neglected to tell you that I forgot my workout clothes at home. There was NO WAY I was not going to work out yesterday, so I went in search of some new workout clothes. Well, I am amazed to report that the capri pants are two sizes smaller than what I had been wearing! That makes me feel so good.

Busy Morning

Today has started out REALLY busy. I guess I need to mention what happened on Monday of last week. Monday was my birthday, but not a very good one. Started out at the hospital because I couldn't breathe. Found out I have bronchitis, which is what I suspected. I used to get the stuff every year. I managed not to last year, but I think it is because we were in Dumas, Texas where it was so dry. Louisiana is the exact opposite, so I will probably start getting this crud every year again.

Well, I stayed home that day, but Miss Gracie wanted to go to school. Since my parents were heading out, they decided to drop her off. That afternoon when I went to get her, we were pulling out from under the awning at the daycare, when I went into a terrible coughing fit. One thing led to another and I ended up hitting one of the steel beams in my brand new car. I cried for two hours over that one.

So that brings me to the start of my busy day today. Had to take my poor little banged up SUV to the body shop for repairs. THAT PART went smoothly. The rental car place next door was extremely busy, but I finally ended up with a Chevy Cruze to drive for the week. It feels really strange to be sitting down low now. Not sure I like it, but I will live and my car will be BEA-utiful again!