Daily dose of humor!

A guy walks into his psychiatrist's office wearing only shorts made from saran wrap.

The psychiatrist looks at him and says, "Well, I can clearly see your nuts." ...

Breakfast of Champions

1 slice toasted organic cinnamon raisin bread w/ tsp strawberry jam (C gave me a loaf of this, it's delicious!)

2 slices turkey bacon

2 eggs (only one yolk) with red pepper and spinach

1/2 naval orange

1/4 cup red seedless grapes

Weighty Wednesday

I weighed last week but did not post it because I just didn't feel like it to be frank! Unfortch I was up 2 pounds. AND that brings me to this week. I'm still up 1.8. I know why - I've been eating a lot of high sodium foods lately and probably part of that is water retention.

The good news is I have been working out and doing my best to keep up with that. Goal today and the rest of the week: Drink lots of water (been a tad slack in that department), cut back on the sodium, and continue to exercise.

Lbs lost since last week: .2
Lbs lost since Jan. 2nd: 9.4
Total lost: 29.4

Grrr.

Do ya'll watch the Biggest Loser? There was a girl on there that got voted off last week - Britney. She worked out extremely hard but always lost small numbers each week and was really frustrated. I was talking to my mom last week about how I sympathize with her and how frustrated I am with my weight loss (That total overall I started in February 2006!) and because of how HARD I work at it. I work out way more than the average person and I eat a ton healthier than the average person. So why is it so hard for me and others can just lose it without even thinking about it? It's really hard for me not to get down about it sometimes. I have to fight for every half a pound I lose like you can't even imagine. I don't ever want to come across as whining but when it's something you want so bad it's hard to hold it in sometimes.

One thing I know for sure is this: this weight loss challenge for me is all mental. I no longer just need to lose weight, I WANT to lose weight. It's an ongoing battle with my mind - how bad do you want it? Do you want it bad enough to pass up on that cookie? Yes! Do you want it bad enough to not eat strawberry ice cream cake? Well, no. Ha! (sometimes you gotta enjoy the journey right?) But in any case, it's a daily struggle. I just gotta remind myself that like everything, it takes time. And when I finally get to my goal weight (and oh yes, I will!) it will be SOOO worth it. Because I will know how HARD I worked to get there.

Yum

There's nothing I like better than a yummy delicious fresh salad made at home. (well except pizza and ice cream....I like those better but I digress....)

Check this bad boy out: fresh green peppers, yellow peppers, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and walnuts on a bed of spinach seasoned with a dash of salt, pepper, parmesan cheese if you please and homemade oil and vinegar dressing. (The dressing is 3 parts EVOO, 1 part balsamic vinegar and a teaspoon of dijon mustard.) I usually also add a half of an avocado but I was out.

Delish!

Weighty Wednesday

Here we are again - another Wednesday and another morning on the scale! These weeks are going by way too fast for me. But, fortunately, I have good news again! I'm down 1 pound.

Lbs lost since last Wednesday: 1
Total since Jan. 2nd: 11.2
Overall total: 31.2

I'm nervous about the next 2 weeks because I have company coming to town this weekend and it's St. Patty's (aka drinking + food), the next week is my birthday and I have 2 dinners (one with family, one with friends.) Just hope I can keep keep it under control! As Tim Gunn would say, I gotta "make it work." (Who am I kidding, I can't stop with the Project Runway sayings.)

Auf Wiedersehen!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who called, sent a card, email, or note on my blog when my grandmother passed away. I really appreciate it more than ya'll know. I had really dreaded her funeral, but strangely enough, it was an amazing day. I got to hear stories about her from family members I had not seen in 15-20 years. My favorite story was from the lady who used to bring her groceries once a week. She said my grandmother would always be jumping on her trampoline to Marty Robbins music and putting on her face cream. LOL She wasn't your typical grandmother, and I love that about her! Hearing these stories actually made for a wonderful day, and I know she'd be happy about that.

Thanks again. I have some of the best friends in the world.

"Up in the gym just workin on my fitness...."

So, it only took me 6 months but I finally got a routine going at the Y that I'm pretty happy with. It's enough variety so that my body doesn't get adjusted to the same ole same ole every day.

Mondays: Endurance Spinning - Cardio, also works legs
Tuesdays: Kickboxing - Cardio, works arms and legs (I get out a lot of frustration out in this class - he he)
Wednesdays: More Spinning
Thursdays: Zumba - I love this class! SO much fun. AND...
Rep Reebok - Strength training class.
(I hate doing double duty but I gotta get my strength training in somehow)
Fridays: Occasionally the treadmill / elliptical bicycle combo and sometimes an OFF day.
Saturdays: Uusually off but sometimes I meet M at the riverfront walkway. That's an hour and 45 minute trek usually.
Sundays: Off but sometimes walk with mom after lunch.

If I can keep this up, I should be FIERCE by summertime! (Sorry, had to throw in one last project runway reference) ;)

Milestone...finally!!

I finally met my 30 pounds lost milestone today!! I don't want to make too much of a big deal out of it, because in the past every time I hit a milestone I ended up sliding backwards a week or two. It's all mental, I'm telling you. So just want to pat myself on the back, and say good job - and keep it going, fatty! (just kidding) ;)

Lbs lost since last Wednesday: 1.6
Total since Jan. 2nd: 10.2
Overall total: 30.2

Weekend Bliss

There are days when my job drives me crazy. Then there are the days when (not often enough) my job is "Baller." (To quote "Ann's" favorite phrase) This weekend was one of those times.

As a meeting planner, hotels are always trying to get me to their property for a site. This weekend, I took one of my best girlfriends with me to Hilton Head to two properties - the Crowne Plaza and the Marriott. My work is contemplating both for our 2010 annual convention. The Marriott went above and beyond - we spent the afternoon in the spa getting pampered. We both got lunch, massages, pedicures, wine, cheese and fruit - all on the house. Man, were we spoiled. That evening, we went out for Mexican (I know...mexican???) and had the most amazing guacamole dip I've ever had and the yummiest margaritas. Saturday, we spent the day lunching on the water and shopping at the outlets. (The Gap kills me every time.)

What a rough weekend. ;) I will say that it was much needed though, after everything last week. Thanks Marriott!