I'm trying to talk my husband into doing it with me!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Brazil Butt Lift
When I'm done the P90X/Turbo Fire hybrid I'm currently doing, I'm going to do Brazil Butt Lift. Mostly because just saying it makes me smile.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Friday Night Eats
I work from home on Fridays and it's the one night I actually have time to make a real meal all week. I'm going to attempt this tonight!
I love zucchini and I love lasagna so this match up sounds just about perfect to me. It's awesome that something so healthy (zucchini) has so many tasty uses! It looks pretty simple to make too, which is a win in my book!
Zucchini Lasagna
Many thanks to the wonderful skinnytaste.com for providing me with another dinner idea. I'd be lost without her!
I love zucchini and I love lasagna so this match up sounds just about perfect to me. It's awesome that something so healthy (zucchini) has so many tasty uses! It looks pretty simple to make too, which is a win in my book!
Zucchini Lasagna
Many thanks to the wonderful skinnytaste.com for providing me with another dinner idea. I'd be lost without her!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Home Improvement
I can't believe it's been almost a week since I posted! Last week was just one continuous blur as was the weekend. Nothing too exciting is happening on the fitness front, but it seems like everything else is on a roll!
Our house is officially sold! We close on November 14! I came home from work today and the SOLD sign was up!
We just have to get a new heater put in our current home, but I don't care. I would have had to get a new one anyone and if it means the buyers still want the house, than here you go! Have a new heater on us!
It's just crunch time because our new house needs a lot of updating. I demo'ed my first kitchen on Sunday and I loved it! It wasn't exactly our plan to demo the kitchen, but once we started, it made sense to keep on going. Everything had to come out anyway! We have a professional coming in to replace the ceiling and then I can start shopping for new flooring, cabinets, counter tops, etc! I can't wait! I love to shop.
I have done a horrible job of taking pictures of our work, but I'm going to try to get better! Just the painting we've done upstairs has made a huge difference!
Our house is officially sold! We close on November 14! I came home from work today and the SOLD sign was up!
We just have to get a new heater put in our current home, but I don't care. I would have had to get a new one anyone and if it means the buyers still want the house, than here you go! Have a new heater on us!
It's just crunch time because our new house needs a lot of updating. I demo'ed my first kitchen on Sunday and I loved it! It wasn't exactly our plan to demo the kitchen, but once we started, it made sense to keep on going. Everything had to come out anyway! We have a professional coming in to replace the ceiling and then I can start shopping for new flooring, cabinets, counter tops, etc! I can't wait! I love to shop.
I have done a horrible job of taking pictures of our work, but I'm going to try to get better! Just the painting we've done upstairs has made a huge difference!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Is that Me?
I don't really "see" my weight loss. Yes, I know I've lost weight. It's just not easy for me to see the change in my body. You spend so long looking at the same image in the mirror and that's all you see. Body image is such a bitch sometimes. I wish I could take pride in how far I've come, instead of focusing on how much more I have to lose.
Once or twice before, I have seen a picture of me and thought to myself "Is that really me?? I look good!" Those moments are few and far between. Unfortunately, I need those moments. Especially when the scale isn't moving or the tape measure is stuck in the same spot. They give me an appreciation of how far I've come and motivate me to keep moving. Before, motivation was a picture I didn't like of myself and now it's a picture of myself I do like.
Here's the picture that had me smiling and feeling good today:
It's nothing special. I don't have any make up on, my hair isn't done, and I'm actually covered in paint and spackle. My arms look toned and my belly pudge isn't as noticeable though. I showed this to Tim and said "Look how good I look here! Is that really what I look like?" The more I see pictures like this, the more I might start to believe- Yes! That's me!
Side note....I follow Jillian Michaels on FB....I have a slight man crush on her. She posted a great tip for healthy snacking. Considering I can eat at least two apples a day and almond butter NONSTOP, it validated my obsession with both.
Fitness Tip: Snack on red apples, berries, or grapes. They contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Quercetin has been shown in studies to boost our oxygen capacity and subsequently our endurance, allowing us to work harder in the gym. For your afternoon snack, have a red apple with a little almond butter or low fat greek yogurt and berries to amp up your work out.
Once or twice before, I have seen a picture of me and thought to myself "Is that really me?? I look good!" Those moments are few and far between. Unfortunately, I need those moments. Especially when the scale isn't moving or the tape measure is stuck in the same spot. They give me an appreciation of how far I've come and motivate me to keep moving. Before, motivation was a picture I didn't like of myself and now it's a picture of myself I do like.
Here's the picture that had me smiling and feeling good today:
It's nothing special. I don't have any make up on, my hair isn't done, and I'm actually covered in paint and spackle. My arms look toned and my belly pudge isn't as noticeable though. I showed this to Tim and said "Look how good I look here! Is that really what I look like?" The more I see pictures like this, the more I might start to believe- Yes! That's me!
Side note....I follow Jillian Michaels on FB....I have a slight man crush on her. She posted a great tip for healthy snacking. Considering I can eat at least two apples a day and almond butter NONSTOP, it validated my obsession with both.
Fitness Tip: Snack on red apples, berries, or grapes. They contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Quercetin has been shown in studies to boost our oxygen capacity and subsequently our endurance, allowing us to work harder in the gym. For your afternoon snack, have a red apple with a little almond butter or low fat greek yogurt and berries to amp up your work out.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Updates
Everything is crazy right now! On one hand, I absolutely love it; on the other hand, I'm exhausted!
- Phoebe's birthday party is this weekend
- Her actual birthday is next week and I'd like to have a small celebration for her with just our family
- I uncharacteristically decided to make almost all of the food for it
- I also (again uncharacteristically) decided to make decorations for it
- Work is busy- my boss is going on a week long vacation starting tomorrow
- We accepted an offer on our house- YAY!!!!!
- We have to completely update the house we're moving into. I won't even get into all of the projects we have to do there....too many to list!
- I really should start sorting and packing up our house too!
- Of course, with the sale of our house, comes some major repairs that I'm handling pretty well. I could freak out, but what's that going to get me?
- I'm leading a new challenge group starting next Monday. I love working with these women though but I'm doing the program too and it's a tough one (awesome, but tough).
- I set a goal to lose these last 10 lbs (again), get my waist under 35 inches, and lose 50 inches total by the end of the year. Totally doable!
- I'm also thinking of training for a half marathon for next spring or summer. I hate running though.
I think that's about everything I have running through my head. I don't need anymore!
Well, except Colin planted the idea of getting a dog in my head last weekend.......
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
1200
I'm following a dietary plan for five days that says I can only eat 1200 calories a day. It can say anything it wants, because I am having such a hard time eating only 1200.
It's a decent meal plan. There's real food involved and most are things I normally eat. See my post from a few days ago for the first day's menu. Most normal people, I would think would be full on the plan laid out.
Not me.
On my third day, I have discovered that it is pretty much physically impossible for me to stay around this number though. Normally I eat around 1400-1500 calories a day and I've always struggled with eating- I eat too much. It was common for me to eat until my stomach hurt. For the most part, I've learned to listen to my stomach more than my head and stop when I start to feel full. It's just a struggle that I don't always win.
It's so much worse when there's a voice in my head whispering every few minutes "you're hungry!"
When I feel the urge to eat, I'm chugging water (and heading to the bathroom every hour). I have a lollipop in my mouth right now too. I keep trying new tricks to stop me from marching down to the kitchen and eating my afternoon snack an hour early!
It's a decent meal plan. There's real food involved and most are things I normally eat. See my post from a few days ago for the first day's menu. Most normal people, I would think would be full on the plan laid out.
Not me.
On my third day, I have discovered that it is pretty much physically impossible for me to stay around this number though. Normally I eat around 1400-1500 calories a day and I've always struggled with eating- I eat too much. It was common for me to eat until my stomach hurt. For the most part, I've learned to listen to my stomach more than my head and stop when I start to feel full. It's just a struggle that I don't always win.
It's so much worse when there's a voice in my head whispering every few minutes "you're hungry!"
When I feel the urge to eat, I'm chugging water (and heading to the bathroom every hour). I have a lollipop in my mouth right now too. I keep trying new tricks to stop me from marching down to the kitchen and eating my afternoon snack an hour early!
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