I've mentioned that I'm doing my Second Attempt at the 30 Day Shred and well, excuse me? I weighed myself Monday morning at home, then just for nothing I stepped on the scale I have down here at school last night and apparently I'd gained 4 pounds. How the hell? Jillian Michaels, you are on my list! I do realize that there is probably a bit of difference between the two which I will figure out this weekend, but 4 pounds! THEN, I was a tad irritated this morning so stepped on again and it said I had magically lost 3.2 of those 4 pounds overnight. Yeah, I'm not buying it either.
It's a fairly new scale for heavens sake! I've only had it for a year and a half and put a new battery in it two weeks ago.
So what would you do? Just forget about the scale and meausre any weight loss by how my clothes fit? I do like that idea, but at the same time I like numbers. Seeing them go down that is!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Second Attempt
I am restarting Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred. It is my second attempt. The last time I began I went two days, skipped a day, and then that led to just plain stopping. So, I'm starting again. Day 1 of the Second Attempt was yesterday and to be honest I was quite surprised at myself. I had only done it for two days in during the First Attempt and was dying afterwords for the remainder of the week, but today am not sore at all. Another surprise: I was able to do 5 push ups. I know, that's nothing, but I have never been able to do them. My inspiration is this:
(Picture from Victoria's Secret website.)
(Picture from Victoria's Secret website.)I am going to fit my damn ass into a bikini come hell or high water. There are also a few other things I plan to fit into by the time we leave for Hawaii, if you know what I mean. I have 3.5 months. It's possible, right? I mean, if reality all I need to do is lose 25-30 pounds. That is totally do-able, even for me, in 3.5 months. Granted, I won't look quite like her, it is my goal to be able to wear it proudly on the beach and for Andrew to think I look damn good.
In addition to re-starting the Shred, I also got a belly dancing workout dvd from Barnes and Noble that I'm pretty excited about. So, I'm hoping that between Jillian kicking my ass, the belly dance workout and 1 mile on each the treadmill and bike 4-5 days a week and eating well that I should be able to get rid of some flab and become bikini ready. Keep your fingers crossed.
Do any of you have tips or suggestions for losing a good amount of weight fairly quickly?
Monday, February 23, 2009
19 months
Today is Andrew's and my 19 month anniversary. Is it weird that I still count months even though it's been more than a year? Hopefully not, because I really like to. I'm sure that Andrew is quite tired of me announcing "Baby, happy __ months!" Oh well, I'm sure he's used to it by now.
Anyways, yes, today is 19 months. And you know what? I think I love him a touch more each day. Not only is he my best friend and confidant, but I cannot picture my life without him anymore. I would be a complete and total mess.
This last month was celebrated our second Valentine's Day, although the first where we were on the same side of the country! It's was quiet and just us which was nice. We continute to plug away a little at a time for planning our trip to Hawaii. Otherwise, it's been all school, counting down until Fridays, and waiting for graduation. There were also a few visits, Andrew came to see me at school and I went up to his apartment one night. I really love these visits because it's so nice to see each other during the week.
There really aren't any words to describe how much I love him. He is my love, my friend and my most favorite person. I will love him always no matter what may happen between us.
Anyways, yes, today is 19 months. And you know what? I think I love him a touch more each day. Not only is he my best friend and confidant, but I cannot picture my life without him anymore. I would be a complete and total mess.
This last month was celebrated our second Valentine's Day, although the first where we were on the same side of the country! It's was quiet and just us which was nice. We continute to plug away a little at a time for planning our trip to Hawaii. Otherwise, it's been all school, counting down until Fridays, and waiting for graduation. There were also a few visits, Andrew came to see me at school and I went up to his apartment one night. I really love these visits because it's so nice to see each other during the week.
There really aren't any words to describe how much I love him. He is my love, my friend and my most favorite person. I will love him always no matter what may happen between us.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
25 Things
This has been going around for a while now and I'm going to follow the leads of the lovely EmilyPie, the lovely Katie from La Petite Chic, the lovely Colleen from See Sherm Blog and lastly the lovely Carmen from Mom to the Screaming Masses.
So lets see, pretty much I'm just supposed to list 25 interesting or weird facts about myself. To be honest, by the time I get to the end of this it will probably be just the odd things I can come up with! If you'd like to play along just go ahead and come up with your own 25 things!
1. My middle name is Marie. I really don't like it at all.
2. I love to rearrange furniture. I actually just rearranged my room this afternoon.
3. I really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.
4. Fortunately I have someone willing to try everything I make and tell me how good it is even though it may not be!
5. I have a wonderful boyfriend (see #4).
6. I love animals especially dogs and horses.
7. I got the gift I had been lusting after for over a year for Christmas last year.
8. The gift? A Nikon D60.
9. I am not too good with it yet, but got some books to learn from.
10. Sometimes I really wonder why I started a blog.
11. There are times that I have absolutely no idea what to write about and frequently doubt that anyone cares.
12. That being said, I still attempt to write and truly enjoy reading other people's posts.
13. I'm attempting to do Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred.
14. Andrew and I are planning a trip to Hawaii in June!
15. I am graduating from college on May 9th with a degree in Business Administration.
16. I'm a little worried about finding a job in this economy. Okay, worried quite a bit.
17. Andrew and I hope to buy a house soon. I'm super excited about that!
18. I'm in the process of training my very own filly. Guess she's not a filly anymore since she's almost 3.
19. I will turn 23 in 22 days. Crazy how time has flown by.
20. I have a goal to lose 25 pounds by the time we leave for Hawaii.
21. I've even gone so far as to get a bikini for motivation!
22. I love romance. Candles, music, all that stuff.
23. I love to read.
24. I am so incredibly excited to be Mrs. Andrew _____. July 23, 2011!
25. I am deliciously in love with him.
So lets see, pretty much I'm just supposed to list 25 interesting or weird facts about myself. To be honest, by the time I get to the end of this it will probably be just the odd things I can come up with! If you'd like to play along just go ahead and come up with your own 25 things!
1. My middle name is Marie. I really don't like it at all.
2. I love to rearrange furniture. I actually just rearranged my room this afternoon.
3. I really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes.
4. Fortunately I have someone willing to try everything I make and tell me how good it is even though it may not be!
5. I have a wonderful boyfriend (see #4).
6. I love animals especially dogs and horses.
7. I got the gift I had been lusting after for over a year for Christmas last year.
8. The gift? A Nikon D60.
9. I am not too good with it yet, but got some books to learn from.
10. Sometimes I really wonder why I started a blog.
11. There are times that I have absolutely no idea what to write about and frequently doubt that anyone cares.
12. That being said, I still attempt to write and truly enjoy reading other people's posts.
13. I'm attempting to do Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred.
14. Andrew and I are planning a trip to Hawaii in June!
15. I am graduating from college on May 9th with a degree in Business Administration.
16. I'm a little worried about finding a job in this economy. Okay, worried quite a bit.
17. Andrew and I hope to buy a house soon. I'm super excited about that!
18. I'm in the process of training my very own filly. Guess she's not a filly anymore since she's almost 3.
19. I will turn 23 in 22 days. Crazy how time has flown by.
20. I have a goal to lose 25 pounds by the time we leave for Hawaii.
21. I've even gone so far as to get a bikini for motivation!
22. I love romance. Candles, music, all that stuff.
23. I love to read.
24. I am so incredibly excited to be Mrs. Andrew _____. July 23, 2011!
25. I am deliciously in love with him.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Happy
I like mail. The "real" kind. While e-mail is lovely I like the old fashioned letter-in-an-envelope kind. Both sending and receiving. Because of this, I tend to send Andrew quite a few cards and packages. Yes, I know that we are only 65 miles apart and see each other every weekend, but it's something I like to do and it's fun for him too. Generally he gets an item a week.
I kind of figured that, you know, since I am always sending him something that he'd take the hint and pick up a card to send me. Ahem. Now I do realize that he is busy with school and doesn't have a post office as accessible as I do, but come on. It takes what, 5 minutes to buy, write in and send a card? Right.
So, being the lovely girlfriend I am in the envelope I sent him a few weeks ago were two 99 cent cards, stamps attached. Too obvious? Well, that's me.
I was waiting patienty for something, anything to show up in my mailbox and finally last Friday when I checked as I was rushing out to go to class there it was. A card!
He was very cute about it, too. As a joke he had written Mrs. Dianna (his last name with a line through it) (my last name). Just that totally made my day. His message inside topped it all off and had me smiling for quite a while.
Even though he isn't overly good with this kind of thing, I know he's working on it and I so appreciate it. I love just the small things. Well, the big things, too. But it's the little things that show that he took an extra minute and was thinking about me that I really treasure.
I kind of figured that, you know, since I am always sending him something that he'd take the hint and pick up a card to send me. Ahem. Now I do realize that he is busy with school and doesn't have a post office as accessible as I do, but come on. It takes what, 5 minutes to buy, write in and send a card? Right.
So, being the lovely girlfriend I am in the envelope I sent him a few weeks ago were two 99 cent cards, stamps attached. Too obvious? Well, that's me.
I was waiting patienty for something, anything to show up in my mailbox and finally last Friday when I checked as I was rushing out to go to class there it was. A card!
He was very cute about it, too. As a joke he had written Mrs. Dianna (his last name with a line through it) (my last name). Just that totally made my day. His message inside topped it all off and had me smiling for quite a while.
Even though he isn't overly good with this kind of thing, I know he's working on it and I so appreciate it. I love just the small things. Well, the big things, too. But it's the little things that show that he took an extra minute and was thinking about me that I really treasure.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
What do you think?
Do you like the changes? Can you even see a difference?!
I was getting a little tired of the pink which seemed to be a little girl blog and wanted something a little more grown up and that would make me want to post and have people see my blog. What a concept!
I really like the clean look of this, but had to add some color just so it didn't look too bland.
I hope everyone likes the changes. There may be some more coming!
I was getting a little tired of the pink which seemed to be a little girl blog and wanted something a little more grown up and that would make me want to post and have people see my blog. What a concept!
I really like the clean look of this, but had to add some color just so it didn't look too bland.
I hope everyone likes the changes. There may be some more coming!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Just Around the Corner
I've been counting down to Valentine's Day for the last 4 weeks. Every Saturday morning I've thought to myself 4 more weeks...3 more weeks and so on. Now it's down to 3 more days. I
I love V-Day. Even before Andrew and I were together I always liked it. And not just because it was a good standbetween for Christmas and my birthday, but just because people are usually happy and wearing pink.
This year, Andrew and I will actually be able to be together (last year he flew off to Daytona Beach for the races, but did send flowers) so that will be a nice change. I don't have a clue as to what we are going to do. He has some sort of plan and won't even give me any hints! I am excited about it though. I'm always on his case to plan something more than 5 minutes in advance so I guess I can't complain when he won't give me any ideas.
We both agreed this year, since we're saving for Hawaii in June, that we weren't going to spend more than $20 on each other. I'm pretty close to that budget, just a few dollars over, and am very excited to give him his gifts! Yes, gifts. It's a 3 part thing!
I think that he reads here occasionally, so I won't be saying what they are until Monday after V-Day and then I'll get to fill you in on what he did for me! I can tell you that one of the 3 parts is something homemade and I think really neat. I may just have to take my chances on Friday and post a few pictures. I'm going to finish it this afternoon!
I do want to know though what your plans are if you're doing anything for your someone. If so, what?!
I love V-Day. Even before Andrew and I were together I always liked it. And not just because it was a good standbetween for Christmas and my birthday, but just because people are usually happy and wearing pink.
This year, Andrew and I will actually be able to be together (last year he flew off to Daytona Beach for the races, but did send flowers) so that will be a nice change. I don't have a clue as to what we are going to do. He has some sort of plan and won't even give me any hints! I am excited about it though. I'm always on his case to plan something more than 5 minutes in advance so I guess I can't complain when he won't give me any ideas.
We both agreed this year, since we're saving for Hawaii in June, that we weren't going to spend more than $20 on each other. I'm pretty close to that budget, just a few dollars over, and am very excited to give him his gifts! Yes, gifts. It's a 3 part thing!
I think that he reads here occasionally, so I won't be saying what they are until Monday after V-Day and then I'll get to fill you in on what he did for me! I can tell you that one of the 3 parts is something homemade and I think really neat. I may just have to take my chances on Friday and post a few pictures. I'm going to finish it this afternoon!
I do want to know though what your plans are if you're doing anything for your someone. If so, what?!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
WINNER!
And the winner of the $10 Starbucks giftcard is Carmen of Mom to the Screaming Masses!
Sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I was a tad swamped!
It's currently snowing away here in the beautiful Pacific North West and hasn't stopped for about the last six hours. Unfortunately it didn't start early enough to cancel a class or two...bummer!
Anyways, congratulations to Carmen! And thanks to all 4 of you who entered by leaving a comment. There will be another drawing at post 150 for some sort of prize. Leave a comment between now and then. It's easy!
Sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I was a tad swamped!
It's currently snowing away here in the beautiful Pacific North West and hasn't stopped for about the last six hours. Unfortunately it didn't start early enough to cancel a class or two...bummer!
Anyways, congratulations to Carmen! And thanks to all 4 of you who entered by leaving a comment. There will be another drawing at post 150 for some sort of prize. Leave a comment between now and then. It's easy!
Friday, February 6, 2009
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER and a congratulations!
Post 99: Drawing at post 100 open to anyone who leaves a comment with a valid email address (only so I can email you if you win) for a $10 Starbucks giftcard.
It's Friday!
Do you have any big (or small) plans for the weekend? Mine? Writing a case analysis. Oh boy!
Yesterday I mentioned Jennie from She Like Purple who was having her baby. He's here! I was wating anxiously all day and last night there was a Twitter post that baby Kyle had arrived!
Jennie, Mike and Molly: I am so happy for you. Welcome to the world, Kyle. Your parents are already in love with you, of that I am sure.
REMEMBER: Last chance to enter the giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment. To be honest, there are only 4 entries so your chances are pretty good!
It's Friday!
Do you have any big (or small) plans for the weekend? Mine? Writing a case analysis. Oh boy!
Yesterday I mentioned Jennie from She Like Purple who was having her baby. He's here! I was wating anxiously all day and last night there was a Twitter post that baby Kyle had arrived!
Jennie, Mike and Molly: I am so happy for you. Welcome to the world, Kyle. Your parents are already in love with you, of that I am sure.
REMEMBER: Last chance to enter the giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment. To be honest, there are only 4 entries so your chances are pretty good!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Babies
Post 98: Drawing at post 100 open to anyone who leaves a comment with a valid email address (only so I can email you if you win) for a $10 Starbucks giftcard.
Forgive me for the not-so-much content today, but all I can think about is that Jennie from She Likes Purple is having her baby boy today.
Wishing her the best of luck as she, her husband and lovely Molly dog begin this new chapter.
Forgive me for the not-so-much content today, but all I can think about is that Jennie from She Likes Purple is having her baby boy today.
Wishing her the best of luck as she, her husband and lovely Molly dog begin this new chapter.
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