Current Weight: 203.2
Start Weight: 286.5
Lost This Week: -0.8
Grr... slow and steady Lynn, slow n steady.... started back into my running routine earlier this week so hopefully that makes a difference for next week. Here's to 3.3lb loss next week!!
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
My Week So Far...
Has been crazy. It started off by me developing some type of stomach bug, took Monday off. Woke up feeling very crappy Tuesday but went into work until 1pm b/c I had so much to do. Slept all afternoon Tuesday. Went into work early yesturday and ended up leaving late. Was a good day though got lots of paperwork done.
Last night I cooked a yummy supper of Sizzled Citrus Shrimp (compliments of JillianMichaels.com) and a side of brown rice and yellow beans! Forgot to mention this - I joined a few weeks ago to see what the fuss was all about and wasn't too impressed, but I have a 3 month membership so I figure I can at least use the recipes!
I got my run in as planned even though it was 343543598 degrees out. When I got home and sat on the couch in front of the fan I remembered why I enjoy running.... I felt fantastic even amidst the sweat and sunblock grease!!!
Tonight gonna throw some steaks on the BBQ and have a side of ww pasta and some type of veggies. Exercise will consist of my walk home in the heat and then 30 mins on the elliptical tonight. Need to catch up on laundry in a big way and relax w/ an episode of Nip/Tuck!
Last night I cooked a yummy supper of Sizzled Citrus Shrimp (compliments of JillianMichaels.com) and a side of brown rice and yellow beans! Forgot to mention this - I joined a few weeks ago to see what the fuss was all about and wasn't too impressed, but I have a 3 month membership so I figure I can at least use the recipes!
I got my run in as planned even though it was 343543598 degrees out. When I got home and sat on the couch in front of the fan I remembered why I enjoy running.... I felt fantastic even amidst the sweat and sunblock grease!!!
Tonight gonna throw some steaks on the BBQ and have a side of ww pasta and some type of veggies. Exercise will consist of my walk home in the heat and then 30 mins on the elliptical tonight. Need to catch up on laundry in a big way and relax w/ an episode of Nip/Tuck!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
My Running Plan
So the Natal Day Road Race is fast approaching and I've been slacking in the running department. In fact I haven't ran in over 2 weeks. Mainly due to the fact the even at night it's still humid. Well that is going to change.
I have a plan that starts tonight. 10 runs until the race!
07/16/2008 - 2 Miles (evening)
07/18/2008 - 2 Miles (morning - might not be so humid)
07/20/2008 - 2.5 Miles (morning)
07/22/2008 - 2.5 Miles (evening)
07/24/2008 - 2.5 Miles (morning)
07/26/2008 - 3 Miles (morning)
07/28/2008 - 3 Miles (evening)
07/30/2008 - 3 Miles (morning)
08/01/2008 - 3 Miles (evening)
08/03/2008 - 2 Miles (morning)
08/04/2008 - RACE!!
I have a plan that starts tonight. 10 runs until the race!
07/16/2008 - 2 Miles (evening)
07/18/2008 - 2 Miles (morning - might not be so humid)
07/20/2008 - 2.5 Miles (morning)
07/22/2008 - 2.5 Miles (evening)
07/24/2008 - 2.5 Miles (morning)
07/26/2008 - 3 Miles (morning)
07/28/2008 - 3 Miles (evening)
07/30/2008 - 3 Miles (morning)
08/01/2008 - 3 Miles (evening)
08/03/2008 - 2 Miles (morning)
08/04/2008 - RACE!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Baby Fever
Yup, recently I've been thinking about having a baby...
I need to lose the rest of this weight though. We have a plan to have our debt paid down and some money put away by January 2010. Then we can start trying....I definatly should be at goal weight by then, lol a year and a half from now......
Seems like such a long time away.....
I need to lose the rest of this weight though. We have a plan to have our debt paid down and some money put away by January 2010. Then we can start trying....I definatly should be at goal weight by then, lol a year and a half from now......
Seems like such a long time away.....
Monday, July 14, 2008
Moncton Weekend
Moncton was fun!! We ended up making a weekend of it, the only problem was there was an antique car show and a huge soccer tournament so we couldn't find a decent a hotel. We ended up getting a family suite at the Coastal Inn. Was the WORST place I've ever stayed. Gross and smelled like stale smoke; service was horrible.
We spent a few hours at the zoo, which was awesome - all kinds of exotic anmials and tons of fun stuff if you're a kid! Checked into the hotel and then headed over to Champlain Place to browse the shops. Had supper at Swiss Chalet and then back to the hotel for a swim and some time in the sauna. Yesturday morning we had a disgusting breakfast in the hotel's restaurant (shoulda went up the road to Smittys or Coras) and headed back to NS. We ended up taking a detour over to Parrsboro where our friend Matt's parents camp seasonally. Had a quick visit and were back in the city by 6:00.
Foodwise did the best w/ the options available, am way up on the scale this morning but think a week of good eating and h20 will balance eveything out. We probably spent a good 3-4 hours walking around Saturday so I'm not that worried.
Overall was a great weekend w/ lots of laughs! I did end up w/ a really bad sunburn though and a bit of a dip into the credit cards.... a well such is life!
I took the day off b/c I'm not really feeling well, think I got too much sun. Been laying in bed w/ my lap top and just chatting on the phone.
A few pics...
We spent a few hours at the zoo, which was awesome - all kinds of exotic anmials and tons of fun stuff if you're a kid! Checked into the hotel and then headed over to Champlain Place to browse the shops. Had supper at Swiss Chalet and then back to the hotel for a swim and some time in the sauna. Yesturday morning we had a disgusting breakfast in the hotel's restaurant (shoulda went up the road to Smittys or Coras) and headed back to NS. We ended up taking a detour over to Parrsboro where our friend Matt's parents camp seasonally. Had a quick visit and were back in the city by 6:00.
Foodwise did the best w/ the options available, am way up on the scale this morning but think a week of good eating and h20 will balance eveything out. We probably spent a good 3-4 hours walking around Saturday so I'm not that worried.
Overall was a great weekend w/ lots of laughs! I did end up w/ a really bad sunburn though and a bit of a dip into the credit cards.... a well such is life!
I took the day off b/c I'm not really feeling well, think I got too much sun. Been laying in bed w/ my lap top and just chatting on the phone.
A few pics...
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Zoo Today!
Dinner at the Mongolie was great last night!! I'm still stuffed this morning. :-S
Today we're heading to New Brunswick w/ our friends to the Magnetic Hill Zoo. Should be an awesome day! Lots of driving but tons of cool animals so it works out! My plan is to pack healthy foods and load up the sunblock!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Today we're heading to New Brunswick w/ our friends to the Magnetic Hill Zoo. Should be an awesome day! Lots of driving but tons of cool animals so it works out! My plan is to pack healthy foods and load up the sunblock!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Early WI
Current Weight: 204.0
Start Weight: 286.5
Lost This Week: -1.0
Grr I hate the fact that I have to have an early WI thisclose to onederland. Whatever, I have an extra day to work out and eat healthy before next WI though. And ATLEAST I'm down :)
Work today, out to The Mongolie Grill w/ friends of Jason's from the bank. Should be a fun night.
Oh picked up the book "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser . I've been meaning to read this for awhile, kinda excited :)
Start Weight: 286.5
Lost This Week: -1.0
Grr I hate the fact that I have to have an early WI thisclose to onederland. Whatever, I have an extra day to work out and eat healthy before next WI though. And ATLEAST I'm down :)
Work today, out to The Mongolie Grill w/ friends of Jason's from the bank. Should be a fun night.
Oh picked up the book "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser . I've been meaning to read this for awhile, kinda excited :)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
A Few of my Favorite Things...
Liberté Méditerranée Yogurt!
To.Die.For. Thick & Creamy, almost cheesecakish. So yummy w/ my Kashi in the morning. I've tried the Moka and Lemon so far and they're both awesome. I tend to have a small serving (about half the suggested) b/c they're a little higher in cals/fat than most. But SO much better than the Source or Silhouette FF/SF yogurt. I'm never going back! :) Web
Fresh Cherries
OMG I've been pigging out of these babies for a few weeks now. I didn't realize how sick I was of apples and oranges.
Nature's Path Vanilla Animal Cookies
They've replaced the Kashi crackers that had been a staple in my lunch for a long time. Web
PC Curry Mayo Sandwich Spread
I've been using this product on my sandwiches, in cold pasta salad, potato salads and sadly, in replacement of ketchup. (Which is now banned from my house b/c of the sodium content and the fact that we were going through a bottle every 2 weeks!) Web
To.Die.For. Thick & Creamy, almost cheesecakish. So yummy w/ my Kashi in the morning. I've tried the Moka and Lemon so far and they're both awesome. I tend to have a small serving (about half the suggested) b/c they're a little higher in cals/fat than most. But SO much better than the Source or Silhouette FF/SF yogurt. I'm never going back! :) Web
Fresh Cherries
OMG I've been pigging out of these babies for a few weeks now. I didn't realize how sick I was of apples and oranges.
Nature's Path Vanilla Animal Cookies
They've replaced the Kashi crackers that had been a staple in my lunch for a long time. Web
PC Curry Mayo Sandwich Spread
I've been using this product on my sandwiches, in cold pasta salad, potato salads and sadly, in replacement of ketchup. (Which is now banned from my house b/c of the sodium content and the fact that we were going through a bottle every 2 weeks!) Web
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Quick Check In
Hope everyone is having a great week so far. I'm doing ok, getting in lots of veggies and fruit this week.
We were supposed to go to the gym last night but instead we went shopping.;-p I don't feel too bad thought b/c I finally found a strapless bra that I needed to go w/ the dress for my friend's wedding. I also picked up a nice shower gift as well!
I will hit up the elliptical tonight. The scale is working in favor again this week too!
I didn't make it all the way through Pasta Queen's book yet, but what I've read so far has been great - inspiring and funny! Anyone blogging their journey of weight loss and health should defiantly check it out! Plus it's really cool to read her book after checking in on her blog on a regular basis!
We were supposed to go to the gym last night but instead we went shopping.;-p I don't feel too bad thought b/c I finally found a strapless bra that I needed to go w/ the dress for my friend's wedding. I also picked up a nice shower gift as well!
I will hit up the elliptical tonight. The scale is working in favor again this week too!
I didn't make it all the way through Pasta Queen's book yet, but what I've read so far has been great - inspiring and funny! Anyone blogging their journey of weight loss and health should defiantly check it out! Plus it's really cool to read her book after checking in on her blog on a regular basis!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Sun is Shining!
Another beautiful day here in Nova Scotia. Love waking up to the sunshine! My week is going well so far. Eating has been fine and have gotten in lots of exercise over the past several days. Tonight we're going to the gym after work - will be nice to work out in the air conditioning.Not much is new at all, I got Pasta Queen's book, Half-Assed in the mail yesturday (had to order it online.) Got a good start into it last night and will likely devour the rest of it this evening.
We're going out to dinner Friday night so I have to WI that morning b/c I know without a doubt that I will retain after eating at a restaurant. I hate having to WI early but whatever. :)
Hope everyone has a great day!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Awesome Weekend!
This weekend flew by but it was really great.
We spent all day Saturday at Victoria Park. Started off w/ a healthy picnic lunch and walked around tons of the trails, saw a few waterfalls and just enjoyed the day together. It was really hot too so it was quite a work out especially going up Jacob's Ladder - 185 steps, which we did not once but twice!! I swear going up that thing reminded me of the kind of challenges they have on biggest loser! It felt good to be out and so active. The huge amount of energy I have still amazes me! We decided not to stay over in Truro (we'd rather be in our own bed) and ended up stopping in and having supper w/ my Mom (my Dad's currently away.) Got home to find a new lawnmower in the backyard from bossman. Earlier in the week I had been complaining that our's died... and now I can mow the lawn again. Which I'm going to do in a few. How nice of him though! I've been trying to get ahold of him to thank him but no luck.
This morning my friend called around 9am and asked if I wanted to hit up the playground w/ her and her toddler daughter. It was so much fun running around after her, got to go on a few slides and swings!! heheh I'm kinda getting that baby fever feeling again too :)
This afternoon Jas & I watched the movie "Untraceable" which was pretty good, kinda gross but overall good. It was still really hot today so I forced him to come to the lake with me, where I had a really quick but so refreshing swim! We had a a yummy treat of fish & chips for supper and now I'm just working on my budget for a bit then going out to get the lawn done!
Back to work tomorrow!
A few pics...
Us w/ one of the falls in the background
Better pic of the falls!
Me by the falls
View from one of the trails - we were so high up! Such a gorgeous hike though.
Random deer that I was able to get superclose to.
We spent all day Saturday at Victoria Park. Started off w/ a healthy picnic lunch and walked around tons of the trails, saw a few waterfalls and just enjoyed the day together. It was really hot too so it was quite a work out especially going up Jacob's Ladder - 185 steps, which we did not once but twice!! I swear going up that thing reminded me of the kind of challenges they have on biggest loser! It felt good to be out and so active. The huge amount of energy I have still amazes me! We decided not to stay over in Truro (we'd rather be in our own bed) and ended up stopping in and having supper w/ my Mom (my Dad's currently away.) Got home to find a new lawnmower in the backyard from bossman. Earlier in the week I had been complaining that our's died... and now I can mow the lawn again. Which I'm going to do in a few. How nice of him though! I've been trying to get ahold of him to thank him but no luck.
This morning my friend called around 9am and asked if I wanted to hit up the playground w/ her and her toddler daughter. It was so much fun running around after her, got to go on a few slides and swings!! heheh I'm kinda getting that baby fever feeling again too :)
This afternoon Jas & I watched the movie "Untraceable" which was pretty good, kinda gross but overall good. It was still really hot today so I forced him to come to the lake with me, where I had a really quick but so refreshing swim! We had a a yummy treat of fish & chips for supper and now I'm just working on my budget for a bit then going out to get the lawn done!
Back to work tomorrow!
A few pics...
Me w/ Madison at the playground this AM
VICTORIA PARK
Jas climbing Jacob's Ladder... the railing you see at the top of the pic is a resting point, there's still more stairs to go, you just can't see them in the pic!
VICTORIA PARKJas climbing Jacob's Ladder... the railing you see at the top of the pic is a resting point, there's still more stairs to go, you just can't see them in the pic!
Us w/ one of the falls in the background
Better pic of the falls!
Me by the falls
View from one of the trails - we were so high up! Such a gorgeous hike though.
Random deer that I was able to get superclose to.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Feeling the Stress
In a MAJOR way. It sucks, but I just don't have the time for everyone anymore. I'm getting annoyed by certain people who can't seem to grasp that my workload has increased by 1000% and that I'm not out to get them when I cancel a visit or can't phone. I can sense a lot of tension between us now and I do try to make an effort I'm just getting sick of trying. Advice?
ARG!
Anyways, it's Friday. :) Still down on the scale this morning, hoping for some good results tomorrow morning. I got in a nice walk home yesturday and then spent some time mowing last night.
I have a fun weekend planned for Jason & I. We're heading up to Victoria Park in Truro for an awesome hike that includes a few waterfalls. Trying to book a hotel/BB in the area too, just to make it a weekend getway!
ARG!
Anyways, it's Friday. :) Still down on the scale this morning, hoping for some good results tomorrow morning. I got in a nice walk home yesturday and then spent some time mowing last night.
I have a fun weekend planned for Jason & I. We're heading up to Victoria Park in Truro for an awesome hike that includes a few waterfalls. Trying to book a hotel/BB in the area too, just to make it a weekend getway!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
NY's Resolutions - 6 Month Recap!
Thanks to Angie for reminding me to catch up on my 2008 New Years Resolutions. I think I've made some progress!!
1. Improve My Fitness - 100% - in a majour way. Ran my first 5K in May and I can clean the house, walk up and down the stairs and bring groceries in from the car without breaking into a sweat. I find I don't really sweat anymore unless it's on purpose. Last summer I was dying w/ the humidity and now it's not so bad, infact I'm often chilly.
2. Take a Class w/ Hubby -25% - We have couples personal training once a month. Hope to actually take some sort of class together in the Fall.
3. Adopt a More Organic Lifestyle - 75% - have definatly spent more time in the Organics/Health food section of the grocery store but don't buy everything organic. Make an effort too though!
4. Continue My Education - 100% - Completed Small Business Development training from SMU this past Winter.
5. Save - 50% - We started investing for the future. Since Jason works for Scotiabank we invest in bank stock on a bi-weekly basis. We've built up a nice little bit already since January! Credit cards have started to come down as well. Plus a few weekends ago we planned out the next 1.5 years financially - in order to get a lot of our high interest debt paid down before we start a family. I'm feeling a lot more confident about this then I was 6 months ago. Helps that I got a nice raise too :)
6. Better Organize the House - 0% - Yup, still can't find the time to manage everything. :(
7. Keep Up My Appearance - 50% - I'll be honest I'm starting to really enjoy clothes and SHOES! Have been doing something with my hair during the week days and not just tying it back. I'm a work in progress though!
8. Work on Relationships - 50% - I make an effort to catch up w/ the important people and lol, avoid calls from the folks who stress me out.
9. Expand the Family (and think) - Get a puppy and then go from there. - 0% - Although, we have lots of plants that Jason nurtures quite well.....
10. Stay Happy - 25% - Had a really depressing Winter and then the whole work/boss' wife passing away. Really hasn't been the best time in my life BUT the whole situation has forced me to have a better outlook on life!
PS - This is my first official post from my cool new PINK LAPTOP!!! hehehe
1. Improve My Fitness - 100% - in a majour way. Ran my first 5K in May and I can clean the house, walk up and down the stairs and bring groceries in from the car without breaking into a sweat. I find I don't really sweat anymore unless it's on purpose. Last summer I was dying w/ the humidity and now it's not so bad, infact I'm often chilly.
2. Take a Class w/ Hubby -25% - We have couples personal training once a month. Hope to actually take some sort of class together in the Fall.
3. Adopt a More Organic Lifestyle - 75% - have definatly spent more time in the Organics/Health food section of the grocery store but don't buy everything organic. Make an effort too though!
4. Continue My Education - 100% - Completed Small Business Development training from SMU this past Winter.
5. Save - 50% - We started investing for the future. Since Jason works for Scotiabank we invest in bank stock on a bi-weekly basis. We've built up a nice little bit already since January! Credit cards have started to come down as well. Plus a few weekends ago we planned out the next 1.5 years financially - in order to get a lot of our high interest debt paid down before we start a family. I'm feeling a lot more confident about this then I was 6 months ago. Helps that I got a nice raise too :)
6. Better Organize the House - 0% - Yup, still can't find the time to manage everything. :(
7. Keep Up My Appearance - 50% - I'll be honest I'm starting to really enjoy clothes and SHOES! Have been doing something with my hair during the week days and not just tying it back. I'm a work in progress though!
8. Work on Relationships - 50% - I make an effort to catch up w/ the important people and lol, avoid calls from the folks who stress me out.
9. Expand the Family (and think) - Get a puppy and then go from there. - 0% - Although, we have lots of plants that Jason nurtures quite well.....
10. Stay Happy - 25% - Had a really depressing Winter and then the whole work/boss' wife passing away. Really hasn't been the best time in my life BUT the whole situation has forced me to have a better outlook on life!
PS - This is my first official post from my cool new PINK LAPTOP!!! hehehe
Week Half Over!!
Love the fact that it's Wednesday already! I'm making some fun plans for the weekend - hiking/waterfalls!
Yesterday was great. The weather turned out to be pretty nice too, which was good since we had my Fam over for a BBQ. I ate as planned, except for a few mussels and half a glass of wine. Jason and I had been playing Guitar Hero (new Aerosmith one!) when everyone arrived and my Mom (of all people) decided she wanted to try it out. She LOVED it and spent a good part of the afternoon dancing around my living room to the game :) hehe.
Last night Jason and I gathered up 7 bags of used clothing that had been sitting in our spare room. 5 of the bags were full of my old clothes. I FINALLY got rid of all the 24,22,20 and 18's and it FELT FANTASTIC to drop them in the bin for the Diabetes Association. I think part of me was hanging on to them 'incase' but ***drumroll*** I AM NO LONGER AFRAID OF THAT!!!! I will never fit into those sizes again! I looked over them all before I bagged them and it was quite empowering! Size 14 here I come!!!
I just realized that this weekend will mark one full year of me living the "healthy lifestyle." I can't believe I did it and really made the change. I'm so proud of myself!!
A few pics from yesterday!
Me, boozin' it up :) lol
Mom & I playing Guitar Hero!
The Mini Black Forest Cakes that made.... Approx 320cals per cake.
Yesterday was great. The weather turned out to be pretty nice too, which was good since we had my Fam over for a BBQ. I ate as planned, except for a few mussels and half a glass of wine. Jason and I had been playing Guitar Hero (new Aerosmith one!) when everyone arrived and my Mom (of all people) decided she wanted to try it out. She LOVED it and spent a good part of the afternoon dancing around my living room to the game :) hehe.
Last night Jason and I gathered up 7 bags of used clothing that had been sitting in our spare room. 5 of the bags were full of my old clothes. I FINALLY got rid of all the 24,22,20 and 18's and it FELT FANTASTIC to drop them in the bin for the Diabetes Association. I think part of me was hanging on to them 'incase' but ***drumroll*** I AM NO LONGER AFRAID OF THAT!!!! I will never fit into those sizes again! I looked over them all before I bagged them and it was quite empowering! Size 14 here I come!!!
I just realized that this weekend will mark one full year of me living the "healthy lifestyle." I can't believe I did it and really made the change. I'm so proud of myself!!
A few pics from yesterday!
Me, boozin' it up :) lol
Mom & I playing Guitar Hero!
The Mini Black Forest Cakes that made.... Approx 320cals per cake.
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