The Challenge

So, I posted here a couple months?ago about birthday weekend with BFFE. Well we thought about it and decided to not only postpone birthday weekend for a few months, but to change the location as well. Vegas is great (I assume) but for two people kinda lame, unless you are going on a honeymoon, and despite all the rumors BFFE and I are strictly Dickly. So we decided to go on a cruise in August before school starts again for both of us. Fun! Me and BFFH went on a cruise gosh maybe 5 years ago? And it was awesome, but alas she got married on me, so now I got a new cruise buddy. I do love all my married friends, but sometimes marriage=lame. Just kidding, just different obligations.
So in order for us to find some motivation to get ready for the cruise we are doing a challenge. Here are the details:
First of all we have to work out everyday and whoever has the most workouts by then end of the challenge wins...... we don't know the prize yet
Then we have a food challenge:
Every time you eat something naughty you have to put a quarter in a jar, and at the end of the challenge, we switch jars. So BFFE thinks she is going to make me rich, but I gotta tell you, I love my candy.
Of course, allowances will be made, you know, birthdays, and things like that. But it will be fun to see if we can avoid the treats. Of course we will have treats, but they have to be healthy, so no super-size fries.
We start on Monday and I am not sure how long we are going to do it, maybe until August. Wish us luck!

Oh, I remember you

So I know its been awhile. I am still dealing with some health issues, but I am doing better and I am determined to get my health back. So I was reading my women's health mag and there was this article about grit. It basically something that everybody has, but have to tap into it. Its pretty much the kick ass guts that you have inside you, but you have to pull it out. They talked about fitness grit, how if you want to lose weight, its not going to be easy, you have to dig down. Get out of the damn bed, and fight for it.
So I am sick of being this chubby unmotivated girl. I gotta find my grit.

Oh Today

So I got up and went to the gym today with a little bit of a disaster. I could not find my freaking keys! So I only did 30 minutes today because I spent a good 15 minutes looking for those keys. But I bet I did better than some of you. Its going to be spring over in Meridian a lot sooner than over on my old side of the state. It makes me smile a bit. So that means I can get outside and do some walking as the days start to get longer. I have been neglecting my pedometer. So that will be fun. I am planning on doing the St. Luke's 5k again with more people this time. It was so much fun, maybe this year I will even be able to run some of it. So that means after the baby comes BFFH better be ready.
Also I am taking a couple classes this summer, so I am going to be busy busy busy. But I still plan on having fun. So come on over to this side of the state, if you want to see some sun.

Bad machines

So I didn't have class this morning, so I gave myself a guilt free sleep in pass. That means I didn't even go to the gym. Not to worry though, I will be going tonight. I am getting of work a little early so I will have no excuse. I decided to set some goals for myself every day. Yesterday my goal was to get my water intake up. I did it! Speaking of which. I need to go re-fill my water bottle now. ok back. But today's goal is not buy anything from the vending machine. I know! how naughty. I have been needing a little pick me up after lunch. And its not a healthy pick me up either. So today in conjunction with the water, no buying crap out of the machines.

Back in the Saddle

I have been dealing with an illness lately and today was my first day back at the gym in two weeks. Gross. Also I didn't win the competition at my gym. Boo! However I am going to cut myself some slack because I have been in so much pain, being able to function was my only priority. Anyway my first day back was fun because I got to use my new ipod shuffle, and my new sketchers. I know it totally sounds stupid, but my feet felt amazing. I guess I needed to replace my workout shoes a while ago. Oops. So I think I am back on track. I am hoping Meridian will see spring soon, so I can brag to the people on the other side of the state who are stuck in snow. But so far just cold. Although it is getting lighter earlier. So to me that just means summer is just a hop, skip and a jump away.

I am back

I have been not feeling great for the past 3 days, so yes my ticker is off. I have been working out 2 weeks even. Not two weeks and 3 days. I guess I have to go in a change that stupid thing. Anyway because of the sickness I am down another 3 pounds. I am not sure that counts so I am not going to change that ticker. I haven't had much of an appetite and I am sure that weight will change when my tummy can handle things again. BFFE is coming to see me this weekend and I am so excited, but I have a test the next week, so hopefully I can get some homework in too. I forgot how going back to school kinda hinders on your fun.
Anyway I plan on going to the gym tonight after work. Even if I just walk on the treadmill for a while.
2/7/11 steps 5153
miles 2.442

Zombieish

Today I am feeling a little like the walking dead. I did not sleep all that well last night, so I am heading to the gym after work today. I already packed my stuff. This weekend was weird. Yep thats all I am going to say because I don't really know why it was weird. I am down 4 pounds this week, I didnt quite make it to 5 but I will take it anyway. Also something awesome that I got this weekend were some new sketchers tone-ups! I wore them all day yesterday. I am not sure if they really do what they claim, but I am hopeful. These are the 3rd generation so they are not ugly like the first ones that came out. I want to wear them to work, but I would look silly with my dress pants. Also because my feet are so giant, I could only get them in green which I so do not love. But I figure they are for working out. They really don't have to be that cute.

Saturday Stuff

I went to zumba today! It was so fun. I have only been 3 times and there is this lady there that I see every time. She has a lot of junk in her trunk. I am a little jealous. How is it possible to be chocolate and not have a bum? Anyway it was frustrating today because her tush kept getting in the way of the instructor. But what are you going to do. Nothing. But I do have a couple of awesome things to talk about today. First I got my new shuffle! I chose the pink one. I love purple, but pretty much everything I have is purple. In fact on of the professors commented on my purple obsession at work the other day. I don't know if I should be embarrassed? I love pink too, can you have to much pink and purple in your life? I dont think so.
Anyway I love it.
Also I found this awesome recipe for vegan ice cream. All you do is freeze those bananas that start to get a little brown before you can get to them. And then in a few days unpeel add a little of rice milk, throw it into your food processor and TaaDaa! 30 second ice cream. It made me so happy. And its healthy, no sugar added and it was so creamy. I already told my sister and BFFH about it. So give it a try and tell me how you like it.









2-4-11 steps 3648
mile 1.729

I Made It!

Its Friday! and its also payday which is besides the point, but makes my Friday even more awesome right? I have worked out every single day this week. I plan on zumba tomorrow because its awesome and I need a reason to make fun of myself. So there you have it. Week two almost complete. Today at the gym I heard a lady talking about how she comes to the gym 2 times a day. What the hell! Its so on, if she thinks she is winning my 600 bucks to Albertsons. I have to keep a steady stream of that in my head as I walk by the vending machines on the way to the bathroom every day. Damn those Cheetos!
Anyway I hope everybody has a great weekend. Go Jets! I know they are not playing but I picked them as my team, so I am going to cheer for them.

2-3 Steps 2016
.955 miles

The Longest Day

Thursdays seriously kick my tush. I start at 6:am and don't finish until 8pm. I don't like that. But I made a commitment to myself to work out and get my degree. So luckily my job is not that thought provoking. I spend a lot of time on the beach in my head. Anyway I am so looking forward to the weekend. I hate football so Superbowl is not really my cup of tea. However me and a friend are going to go hang out at a sports bar and hit on drunk football fans. Wish me luck!
Also I remembered to wear my pedometer. So at the end of these everyday posts you will see the steps and distance from the day before. Today though, I am so tired that I am not sure how much walking I am going to force myself to do. It might just be to the bathroom and back. Lame. I wish my mom was here to rock me like a baby. See how tired I am, I am even throwing in lame jokes.
Anyway early to bed for me tonight.

2-2-11 Steps 2507
Distance 1.188 miles