Beeping Alarm!

Today for the first time in forever, I woke up to my alarm. I am one of those people who can wake up by themselves on time. My sister also has the talent yet she is always late? Anyway I still set an alarm because I am paranoid. Today was a good reason to have that annoying little beep in my ear.
I dragged myself to the gym this morning still digging sleep out of my eyes as I entered the building. It took me a while to find my groove, but I found it. Got a good sweat going. And in the end isn't that what I am doing this for?????

Zumba

So on Saturday me and my roommate went to Zumba for both our first times. Let me tell you.... it was a bit comical. We were 2 of three people in the class. Of that I was grateful. It seriously kicked my ass. It was awesome. I mean I totally sucked, but I burned some major calories and sweated hardcore, and even giggles at times.
I guess I am a glutton for punishment because we are going to make it a regular thing on Saturdays. I might even try to make it on Fridays after work. Its a good thing to switch it up you don't get bored. Thats what I have to keep telling myself anyway.

Hellcat Fever

I worked out two times yesterday. Crazy you say? Maybe. However I think I found a good motivation. First of all, don't judge. Second of all. I know you wish you were me. So anyway I went to the gym in the morning like a good girl, but then I was thinking about my new favorite show on The CW. It just happens to come on at 8:00pm. But I dont have cable :( So I have to wait and watch it online on Monday which is fine, but I would rather watch it when it airs. The treadmills these days have televisions hooked on to them. How cool is that......so I was thinking to myself. I could go walk for an hour burn calories and watch Hellcats. I think I talked myself in and out of that idea like 20 times before I decided to just do it. I was not confident however if I could actually walk that long. Turns out I don't give myself enough credit because not only did I walk the whole 60 minutes, but I burned over 600 calories and walked almost 4 miles. So GOOOOO ME! I know. I tend to get a little cheerleaderish when I watch cheerleading tv shows, but at least their in college. Thats what helps me sleep at night anyway. :)

Long Days

So lately I have found myself having a hard time getting out of bed. Its starting to become a problem because that means that I have to do my workouts after work. So That pretty much means no Me time. I wake up get ready for work, work, workout, go home eat, and go to bed. BOOOOOOO! That sucks. I need to fun relax time too don't I? I still don't have my own personal computer so everything I do on a computer, like updating blogs, and other meaningless stuff is done at work. I would feel guilty, but I don't. However I do feel guilty about watching YouTube at work. See if I had my own computer that me relaxing time would be spent on those sites that you probably shouldn't be looking at work. (Get your mind out of the gutter) Anyway sometimes I just wish there were more hours in the day.

What the What?

So, I have been eating this Greek yogurt for a few weeks. Let me tell you its like heaven. So yummy. Its called Greek yogurt because the Greek Gods prefer it. I don't blame you Zeus. However one day I just happened to look down at the calories and saw 240 calories for a little 8oz cup! I about died. I try to burn 350 on the green machine before I move on to weights. So pretty much all my hard work was being destroyed in an 8oz cup of joy. NO More! And also I should have known that something so good would be so bad for you. So now I switched back to my soygurt. Its good. Not Greek God good but still good and only 90 calories. That just goes to say when you are trying to get your life together and be healthy.....read that label.

My more sensible snack.

oh hi

I know, its been a few days. But listen. I had a few minor setbacks. I got ill, and then I got lazy. I have not gone to the gym once this week. But I have not lost the drive, I have simply slept in. I know. Lame. But its on my mind at least two times a day because I drive right by it when I go to work and then come home from work.
Also I have gone a little crazy, like off my rocker. I had a few slip ups with meat. I know. A year and a half without it, then boom! Out the window. In all fairness when I got sick a couple months ago with anemia, it really flipped me for a loop. I have never felt like that in my whole life, and I am certain that until that happens to you (I hope it doesn't) you will never understand.
So I lost sight of my goals, and (food) morals..... but I am back on track. No meat. Also I am going to pick up a vegan diet again. Boise has an amazing co-op that has everything I could ever want or need to this goal to be successful. However I do realize the holidays are coming up. I am going to cut myself some slack. Still no meat, but I am going to let myself have those milky mashed potatoes, and cheese cake. I know, I know. I could probably find some alternative recipes. I actually have that as part of my goal too so I can help my mom in the kitchen, and maybe even talk some other family members into trying it too. I know LBQ would be down for it. Its the other members.....

Uh Oh, and the belly

I might be getting the sickies. My head hurts like a beast, and all my family is sick since last weekend.... and I went home to see them!
I did go to the gym. I mean yeah my head hurts, but I am hoping that the advil I just took and the water I am downing will be enough. Wish me luck.
Anyway I went to the gym as I said already. I really like working out. Is that weird? I think its because I have always been pretty active, well at least in my younger years. I played sports as all of you know. Not well, but I played. So I know how to work up a sweat, and am not scared of it. It always baffles me when people say they have never worked out. Why were your parents not kicking your ass to get involved in LIFE! I blame them. My mom always encouraged us to play team sports and get out side and run around and have fun. I worry about today's children. They just sit in front of a tv or a computer all day. (not all of them)
So today I was working on my fitness and listening to Britney... don't judge I love Britney and I decided to try this ab machine. It kicked my tush. I was only able to do 10 reps. Hilarious. But I made a goal to at least do those 10 a workout. Then maybe someday 20 reps and 30 until I have the abs of a god.
I do know however it doesnt matter how many crunches you do if you still have a tire around your belly. So first things first, get rid of the tire. But I do love the burn under the tire. :)

Chugging Along

So everything is back to "normal" with my foot. It only lasted a day. But then yesterday I hurt my hand. I don't even....... So anyway I have done my two days at the gym this week. Monday didn't count because I was in the car for 5 hours. I am staying positive. I am pretty excited about the Women's Celebration 5k and to see BFFH in my neck of the woods. The offer still stands for the rest of you.
Anyway just a quick little post to stay connected. Hope all of your goals are going good. Who knows, maybe next year I could be joining BFFH at the triathlon, maybe even to compete.

Walking on Sunshine

Ok, I was in a lot of pain yesterday because of the gym equipment that attacked my ankle. So I went home and iced it all night. Taaa daaa I am better. So now I am just sore from working out. Which is cool. It hurts so good. :) Anyway because of my foot I didn't make it to the gym this morning, but I packed my bag and am going after work, which is good because I wont be seeing the gym for three days. I love Labor Day! Anyway as promised I took a picture of my ankle. It didn't bruise like I predicted, but it got a huge knot on it. COOL!


This is the left one. This is what my ankle looks like on the normal leg.


This is the deformed ankle. It looks cool. Well I think so. It hurt like a beast.



Ouch! Also I need to shave.


And this is me icing my leg while watching my favorite show ever. BONES! Can't hardly wait until September 23.

I bruise easily

Which is weird because when my mom used to beat me when I was a child it never showed. Just kidding! I kicked her ass! Anyway in my grown up life I have noticed that I bruise easily.
Let me give you some examples. This summer I went to Ross Park with BFFH, SB, And SILD. I bought the 3 dollar bracelet that let me go down the water slide. It kicked my tush. Seriously I ended up with two giant bruises and one that is still not gone. I am pretty sure that is not normal, and that I should have it looked at, but hey I can still walk. No worries.
But today at the gym, I got attacked by the equipment. I stepped off this machine.... I will call it the green monster (its like a cross between a stair stepper and an elliptical trainer) and the right leg thingy caught me right in the ankle. I wanted to say the naughtiest word in the whole arsenal of swears, but there were people all around.
I am pretty sure I am going to have a giant bruise later because it hurts like a sun of a gun now.
I will take a picture if it gets looking cool. So stay tuned for that.