So yesterday, I ran out of time to workout.
It was partially voluntarily..
I really had no time to workout between grocery shopping and going to the birthday party.
After the party was over (by 9:30..when originally I wanted to be home by 9), my friend whom had like 8 children over all between the ages of 1 1/2- 5 years old...was going crazy over the mess.
It was definitely a lot of fun, and it will be the same group of parents tonight at 80's night..definitely going to be a blast.
Anyway, with the mess from the pinata, balloons, and messes in the kids rooms, I felt compelled to stay and help clean up.
I felt really bad because there were marks all over her white walls and everything...so I helped her clean up the little pieces of pinata paper that were all over the floor and food and balloons that were popped.
I felt bad because she is a "neat-freak"..and she admits it.
So I was helping clean up and deflating all of the balloons..and making the kids laugh by inhaling helium...I know, not safe..but still it kept the kids from eating candy at 10 at night.
So I helped her get rid of the balloons and cleaned up, then Paul and I got our stuff together to leave by 10:45 last night...and we got home at like 11:15 (it's about a 45 minute drive home).
I've been doing really bad...
Although, I will admit..I only had 2 slices of pizza, and I couldn't even eat the cake..it was way too rich...but I had a cup of coffee instead.
Also, this morning...ugh..I binged on Orange Rolls...they are sooo good..omg..I had 3.
I am definitely going to work out soon, before I need to shower and get ready tonight.
Lunch is probably going to be salad...then we are having Porkchops for dinner tonight...
So..
B: Orange Rolls: 3: ugh..510 cal
L: Salad with Italian Dressing: 58 cal.
D: Porkchops: 244
Potatoes: 123
Total: 935 cal.
(No snacking because I had a late breakfast, working out, late lunch, early dinner..lol.)
Working out:
Elliptical 40 minutes: 518 cal. burned
Stationery Bike/Paddleboat thing 20 min: 212 cal burned
Weightlifting 20 minutes: 86 cal burned
Dancing tonight from 9-1..lol (2 hours I said): 777 cal burned..haha
Total: 1593 =)
Today is going to be a good day..
Have a great night!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
New Changes to the Wedding Plans...
So Paul and I were talking..a lot..about some info we had received from the Priest at his parent's church (the church we will be attending from now on)..
The Priest had informed us that he is not able to do weddings outside of a church setting. The Priest at the Church we had been going to (that we aren't very thrilled with, after the deacon insulted the people in Dingmans Ferry..claiming that we were not intelligent enough to grasp Catholicism within a year and a half time.), had told us that Catholic Priests were able to do weddings at any venue.
Granted, I believe Paul's Priest (Father Gerald), over Father Paul (the one in Dingmans).
Needless to say, instead of having our reception at Catlin Gardens, which would be an hour away from the church...we may have it moved to some place closer.
They have a reception hall across the street, which was the older church before it was remodeled. We were thinking about that, but it needs some fixing.
Another thing, we were looking at Ehrhardt's in Hawley, PA...Not too far away from where I live...25 minutes about.
I know I still have some time, but I'm really organized and like to get things done and planned so if any issues arise, it can be taken care of or changed without having to be rushed.
I'm printing out the info and packages for Ehrhardt's actually right now as I am typing this.
It's 11 pages..lol..I'm sorry, Pauly!
Although it seems that with Ehrhardt's I would have more selections of meals, cakes, and whatnot than at Catlin.
That may be what we decide to do.
I know that no matter what I choose, it will be perfect.
I have faith that God will help to guide me through this process and I will make the right decisions with His help.
I have to get ready to leave though.
Updates to come...
The Priest had informed us that he is not able to do weddings outside of a church setting. The Priest at the Church we had been going to (that we aren't very thrilled with, after the deacon insulted the people in Dingmans Ferry..claiming that we were not intelligent enough to grasp Catholicism within a year and a half time.), had told us that Catholic Priests were able to do weddings at any venue.
Granted, I believe Paul's Priest (Father Gerald), over Father Paul (the one in Dingmans).
Needless to say, instead of having our reception at Catlin Gardens, which would be an hour away from the church...we may have it moved to some place closer.
They have a reception hall across the street, which was the older church before it was remodeled. We were thinking about that, but it needs some fixing.
Another thing, we were looking at Ehrhardt's in Hawley, PA...Not too far away from where I live...25 minutes about.
I know I still have some time, but I'm really organized and like to get things done and planned so if any issues arise, it can be taken care of or changed without having to be rushed.
I'm printing out the info and packages for Ehrhardt's actually right now as I am typing this.
It's 11 pages..lol..I'm sorry, Pauly!
Although it seems that with Ehrhardt's I would have more selections of meals, cakes, and whatnot than at Catlin.
That may be what we decide to do.
I know that no matter what I choose, it will be perfect.
I have faith that God will help to guide me through this process and I will make the right decisions with His help.
I have to get ready to leave though.
Updates to come...
Can I hack it?
I ended up gaining 2lbs...which is okay, because I think that I am just retaining water in my muscles..
Tonight is the birthday party...I also have to do some serious grocery shopping today..oh boy.
I think that even if we get home kinda late, I'm going to at least hop on the elliptical for a little while..I know for Lent I was going to work out for at least an hour...so I'm going to give it my best.
Or, if I have time between shopping and the party, I am going to do 30 minutes then and 30 minutes later...maybe that would help.
All I know is that I am going to do it.
So..here is what I'm taking in today...
No meat! No snacking in between!
Breakfast: Peaches N Cream Oatmeal (2 packs, because 1 pack just looks so puny sitting there by itself): 260 calories.
1/2 Glass of 2% milk: (I need to pick up more soy milk.): 61.5 cal
Lunch: Caesar Salad: 277 calories
Dinner: Cheese Pizza...Probably 1 slice: 192 calories
Dessert: Cake: ugh....chocolate cake, vanilla icing 1 small slice: 459...eeek.
Total: 1249...still not as much as I usually eat...
Although, to burn it off:
Elliptical: 40 minutes: 524 cal burned
The paddleboat thingy 20 minutes: 204 cal burned
Circuit Training (J.M. Shred 1) 30 minutes: 349 cal burned
Weight lifting 30 min (per DVD and free weights): 262 cal burned
Have a good day...gotta get ready to go shopping!
Tonight is the birthday party...I also have to do some serious grocery shopping today..oh boy.
I think that even if we get home kinda late, I'm going to at least hop on the elliptical for a little while..I know for Lent I was going to work out for at least an hour...so I'm going to give it my best.
Or, if I have time between shopping and the party, I am going to do 30 minutes then and 30 minutes later...maybe that would help.
All I know is that I am going to do it.
So..here is what I'm taking in today...
No meat! No snacking in between!
Breakfast: Peaches N Cream Oatmeal (2 packs, because 1 pack just looks so puny sitting there by itself): 260 calories.
1/2 Glass of 2% milk: (I need to pick up more soy milk.): 61.5 cal
Lunch: Caesar Salad: 277 calories
Dinner: Cheese Pizza...Probably 1 slice: 192 calories
Dessert: Cake: ugh....chocolate cake, vanilla icing 1 small slice: 459...eeek.
Total: 1249...still not as much as I usually eat...
Although, to burn it off:
Elliptical: 40 minutes: 524 cal burned
The paddleboat thingy 20 minutes: 204 cal burned
Circuit Training (J.M. Shred 1) 30 minutes: 349 cal burned
Weight lifting 30 min (per DVD and free weights): 262 cal burned
Have a good day...gotta get ready to go shopping!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Update...
So I didn't do the DVD..
I did 20 minutes on the elliptical...then did another 20 minutes of a stationary bicycle/peddleboat type thing...yeah..I don't know what it's called..but it's cardio..haha.
40 minutes straight of cardio...
Then I did some muscle building...I did my inner thighs with a 5lb weight, and I pumped some 10 pounders for biceps, wrist curls, I did my calf exercise..and that might be it..lol.
I did a different weightloss plan on the elliptical to "shock" my body...because I was able to do Weightloss 1 for 20 minutes, then I was able to do it again...
So I changed it up a bit. =)..Which is always good. hah.
This weekend is going to be tough to watch my eating..Tomorrow is my friend's kid's 3rd birthday...
Pizza...A little bit of Alcohol (we're not irresponsible)...Cake...Oh boy.
I also have to go grocery shopping tomorrow...woo hoo...That was my sad attempt of computer sarcasm. =).
Anyway, Saturday is 80's night...Talk about fun...I know, I know, I wasn't born until the late 80's but I seriously think that I was born in the 70's in my past life because I LOVE 80's music.... =)
And 80's movies...The Breakfast Club...16 Candles...C'mon now!
Moving on, I'm actually really tired...lol.
So 80's night will be fun, I have been going to bed kinda early because of morning classes, but I don't know how I am going to stay up late...haha. I'm 20 and can't stay up late, what the heck?
So I weighed myself after working out, which probably wasn't good...but anyway I weighed 178..So technically, I'm normal.
Anyway, tomorrow is going to be pretty busy, but I will do my best to post either in the morning or when we get home.
Paul and I are going to go watch Sober House on VH1...
Have a great night! =)
I did 20 minutes on the elliptical...then did another 20 minutes of a stationary bicycle/peddleboat type thing...yeah..I don't know what it's called..but it's cardio..haha.
40 minutes straight of cardio...
Then I did some muscle building...I did my inner thighs with a 5lb weight, and I pumped some 10 pounders for biceps, wrist curls, I did my calf exercise..and that might be it..lol.
I did a different weightloss plan on the elliptical to "shock" my body...because I was able to do Weightloss 1 for 20 minutes, then I was able to do it again...
So I changed it up a bit. =)..Which is always good. hah.
This weekend is going to be tough to watch my eating..Tomorrow is my friend's kid's 3rd birthday...
Pizza...A little bit of Alcohol (we're not irresponsible)...Cake...Oh boy.
I also have to go grocery shopping tomorrow...woo hoo...That was my sad attempt of computer sarcasm. =).
Anyway, Saturday is 80's night...Talk about fun...I know, I know, I wasn't born until the late 80's but I seriously think that I was born in the 70's in my past life because I LOVE 80's music.... =)
And 80's movies...The Breakfast Club...16 Candles...C'mon now!
Moving on, I'm actually really tired...lol.
So 80's night will be fun, I have been going to bed kinda early because of morning classes, but I don't know how I am going to stay up late...haha. I'm 20 and can't stay up late, what the heck?
So I weighed myself after working out, which probably wasn't good...but anyway I weighed 178..So technically, I'm normal.
Anyway, tomorrow is going to be pretty busy, but I will do my best to post either in the morning or when we get home.
Paul and I are going to go watch Sober House on VH1...
Have a great night! =)
I plan on kicking my butt again today....
I was talking to my fi today, and I told him that I may not go so overly crazy about working out my outer thighs...because I already have that huge quad muscle sticking out..lol.
It's pretty cool, but my inner thighs need to tone up a little more...so I think I will focus more on those tonight and the elliptical.
Last night I did a really kick-ass work out in the aspect of doing the elliptical for 20 minutes and topping out at 1,330 revolutions (which is like 105 more than usual), then Shred 1, then did some bicep workouts with a 10lb. weight (30 reps each), I did more ab work, I did some leg raises with a 10lb weight on them, then I did some inner thigh raises...
so what I may do is do more inner thigh raises, but have Paul hold the 10lb weight on my leg to put some more work into it (since with the way you lay..you can't really do it yourself..lol).
Afterward, I actually did some calf workouts..which is amazing if you have stairs...or even a couple mats....
It's really easy and it sculpts your calves quick...
Really, all I do is just stand on a step (or chair) and grip the edge of the step with my toes, and try to balance with the majority of the weight on my heel...
Then, I stand up on my tip-toes, then I relax to the beginning, then I stand on my tip-toes again..and I keep doing it until I feel a really good burn in my calves.
Literally, last summer I did this everyday for like a week, and I saw drastic changes in my calves...it was amazing....it also strengthens your ankle muscles...which I need (for all the tendonitis and tearing I have going on in my ankles)...
So..today...
I've been a tiny bit lax about my eating...
I've went on a serious cookie binge..well, like 4 cookies..
So...
I didn't really eat breakfast..but:
Snack 1: 4 Cookies ugh: 520..it was spread throughout the day though.
Lunch: French fries lol..yeah, I told you: 2 servings: 260 calories
Dinner: I had not even half of the half of the footlong tuna sub I split with Paul from subway..lol...so technically 1/4 a tuna sub with lettuce, light mayo, and pickles.: about 282 cals
Lemonade: 90 cal.
Snack 2: Maybe a yogurt...100 cal.
Total..Ugh...: 1252 cal. if I have the yogurt...
However, if I work out on the elliptical tonight for 40 minutes that will burn 518...
Weight lifting 30 minutes: 259 burned
Yoga 30 minutes: 108 calories
Shred 1: 345 calories
Total: 885...not even close to what I have taken in today...I may do the shred 1 tonight too.
If I do, that will make it 1230..close enough...=) those extra calories will aid to my energy...=)
Time to kick my butt!
I'll update later, or tomorrow. =)
Have a good night everyone, and happy Lent season.
It's pretty cool, but my inner thighs need to tone up a little more...so I think I will focus more on those tonight and the elliptical.
Last night I did a really kick-ass work out in the aspect of doing the elliptical for 20 minutes and topping out at 1,330 revolutions (which is like 105 more than usual), then Shred 1, then did some bicep workouts with a 10lb. weight (30 reps each), I did more ab work, I did some leg raises with a 10lb weight on them, then I did some inner thigh raises...
so what I may do is do more inner thigh raises, but have Paul hold the 10lb weight on my leg to put some more work into it (since with the way you lay..you can't really do it yourself..lol).
Afterward, I actually did some calf workouts..which is amazing if you have stairs...or even a couple mats....
It's really easy and it sculpts your calves quick...
Really, all I do is just stand on a step (or chair) and grip the edge of the step with my toes, and try to balance with the majority of the weight on my heel...
Then, I stand up on my tip-toes, then I relax to the beginning, then I stand on my tip-toes again..and I keep doing it until I feel a really good burn in my calves.
Literally, last summer I did this everyday for like a week, and I saw drastic changes in my calves...it was amazing....it also strengthens your ankle muscles...which I need (for all the tendonitis and tearing I have going on in my ankles)...
So..today...
I've been a tiny bit lax about my eating...
I've went on a serious cookie binge..well, like 4 cookies..
So...
I didn't really eat breakfast..but:
Snack 1: 4 Cookies ugh: 520..it was spread throughout the day though.
Lunch: French fries lol..yeah, I told you: 2 servings: 260 calories
Dinner: I had not even half of the half of the footlong tuna sub I split with Paul from subway..lol...so technically 1/4 a tuna sub with lettuce, light mayo, and pickles.: about 282 cals
Lemonade: 90 cal.
Snack 2: Maybe a yogurt...100 cal.
Total..Ugh...: 1252 cal. if I have the yogurt...
However, if I work out on the elliptical tonight for 40 minutes that will burn 518...
Weight lifting 30 minutes: 259 burned
Yoga 30 minutes: 108 calories
Shred 1: 345 calories
Total: 885...not even close to what I have taken in today...I may do the shred 1 tonight too.
If I do, that will make it 1230..close enough...=) those extra calories will aid to my energy...=)
Time to kick my butt!
I'll update later, or tomorrow. =)
Have a good night everyone, and happy Lent season.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
I just had to post this...
I weighed myself...
182.3lbs
Which means that my BMI is 26.13..
Which also means that I am only 3lbs away from being at the top part of my "normal range"...130-179...woohoo!
9lbs away from my first goal weight...=)
Oh, and my Wii age was 21...which I will be, this September.
I broke it down, so when I reach the goal I start to feel better about myself, and it makes me want to work out even more...=)
And I am at the weight that I was at basketball...
A little more toning and I'll look the way I did.
I'm so excited!! =)
182.3lbs
Which means that my BMI is 26.13..
Which also means that I am only 3lbs away from being at the top part of my "normal range"...130-179...woohoo!
9lbs away from my first goal weight...=)
Oh, and my Wii age was 21...which I will be, this September.
I broke it down, so when I reach the goal I start to feel better about myself, and it makes me want to work out even more...=)
And I am at the weight that I was at basketball...
A little more toning and I'll look the way I did.
I'm so excited!! =)
Reason why I gained the weight, and today is going to be a good day.
I woke up at 6:30 and was (and still am) in a great mood!
Granted, I'm not going to classes today because I just have waaaay too much to do but I plan on getting a lot accomplished today.
I woke up at 6:30, took my sister to the bus stop, came home, and instead of passing out on the couch in pain, I made coffee. =)
I started a cup of coffee and felt completely refreshed from all of my extra rest, and went through the list of things I was going to do today...
Clean (Which I already started, yes...at 7 in the morning...=))
Go to church for Ash Wednesday Mass (at 12-noon)
Go and get Colin's birthday gift(s)...He'll be turning 3..and he is sooo adorable. =)
Go to Wal-mart to pick up some sort of fish...probably just fish
sticks for dinner tonight..lol...or if I am feeling really good I may make salmon...=)
Also I have to get a new dish scrubber, some iron pills, annnd maybe some cookie mix, because I am sooo craving a chocolate chip cookie.
Then later, working out on the elliptical and doing maybe shred 1
Paul isn't going to his basketball league tonight because of Ash Wednesday so I get to spend the day with my love =).
Then tonight our show comes on at 9...We love Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International...I know it may seem stupid or immature, but I believe that spirits are always around us, and the show just proves it.
Especially because I have had a few experiences..and I know this sounds creepy or stupid but I lost a very close friend of mine in October of 2007. He was on his way home from work late one night and ended up in a car accident.
The irony of it was that Paul wasn't living with me at the time, and he was going to leave my house around 11, and I asked him to stay a little longer, so he said Okay 15 minutes then I have to go.
Paul left at 11:15, and was the one to find the accident...he didn't know who the driver was, but called me shaken up because of how bad it was. I just told him to call 9-1-1 but to not touch the driver or the car. So the police were called and Paul told me it was a white car, so I didn't really think anything of it.
The next day I was on my way to get some food and I decided to call Derek to see if he knew (he's an EMT) who was in the accident last night. Straight to voicemail. It was strange because he was one of my best friends, and he knew if I was calling during the day, something happened, and I needed to talk. I didn't leave a voicemail.
I went to basketball practice, no problem. I was on my way home, and Paul had picked up my sister for me and was waiting at my house, he said that he asked his sister who it was, but she didn't remember the name (He was a senior.).
I pulled into the driveway and my phone rings...It was mom.
She had asked me if Derek was the one I did my Sociology Wedding Project with my senior year.
I broke down crying.
Then it all hit me...Derek used to drive a white Ford Contour...When his uncle passed away, in his will, he wanted to give Derek his black corvette for a graduation present, little did I know, the corvette was in the shop and Derek was driving his old car.
The police say that he fell asleep while driving, but when Paul was driving home one night he asked Derek what happened and out of nowhere, in the same exact spot of the accident, a deer jumped out from no where into the middle of the road.
Needless to say, his viewing and his funeral were the two hardest things I have ever had to do in my entire life...but the night before the funeral I had a dream about him, and we were talking about things we had never said in real life before...and it wasn't a conversation we would usually have..and it was about his accident.
I still believe that he is watching over me, and I can still feel him...That is why I believe that there are spirits that around us all of the time...
His death was the main reason why I gained the weight. Paul had delt with a death of someone close before, and he told me what his father told him...Don't drink your pain..If you have to choose..eat it away.
Weight you can lose, death you can't.
The first few days after his death, I didn't want to eat, I didn't want to drink anything..I just wanted to lay in bed and not do anything. I didn't really want to talk. I cried most of the time...
Then I took Paul's advice, I ate...and I ate...and I ate..constantly.
So now it's time to show Derek that I am okay, and I will be healthy, and I will live a life long enough for the both of us.
And,
This blog isn't meant to depress anyone.
It's been over a year, and I think about him every single day..but I know I can't let myself get so wrapped up in his accident, I need to move on and live my life, but to remember the memories and the type of person he was.
That has been a huge help, the memories. It has helped me to see the type of person I want to be, and ultimately it has shown me how precious life really is.
Since I have realized this, it has become the reason why I want to lose weight and become as healthy as I can.
Anyway, on to a more positive note...
I haven't really eaten anything yet, I'm going to weigh myself, but I have had coffee..lol.
I'll probably have a croissant, because I'm craving one...stupid Aunt Flo...
B: Coffee and 1/2 Croissant: 172 cal
S1: Probably water.
Lunch: Caesar Salad: 160 cal
S2:Chocolate Chip Cookies Probably 2-3 if I can contain myself lol: 260-390 eek!
D: Fishsticks and French Fries: 281+130=411 cal
Total: 1,003-1,133..not too bad. WebMd says my caloric intake should be around 1,702..so that's not too bad.
Also, pending my workout plans...
Elliptical (hopefully 40 minutes): will burn 529 calories (474 left to burn provided I only have 2 cookies..lol)
Weight lifting (per DVD I'd say 10-15 minutes for shred 1): Only 44, cardio may help it though (434 left)
Shopping: Non-Grocery 1 hr 15 minutes (both stores I have to go to): 254 calories burned (180 left to burn)
Church: Sitting 30 minutes: 44 calories burned, sitting in church..lol. I had no idea..haha (136)
Circuit training in general for 30 minutes (per Shred 1): 353
Technically I would be burning 1,224 calories.
Woo hoo.
Okay, it's almost 9 already so I have to get going...I have to wake Paul up..the Bum.
Have a great day everyone!!
Granted, I'm not going to classes today because I just have waaaay too much to do but I plan on getting a lot accomplished today.
I woke up at 6:30, took my sister to the bus stop, came home, and instead of passing out on the couch in pain, I made coffee. =)
I started a cup of coffee and felt completely refreshed from all of my extra rest, and went through the list of things I was going to do today...
Clean (Which I already started, yes...at 7 in the morning...=))
Go to church for Ash Wednesday Mass (at 12-noon)
Go and get Colin's birthday gift(s)...He'll be turning 3..and he is sooo adorable. =)
Go to Wal-mart to pick up some sort of fish...probably just fish
sticks for dinner tonight..lol...or if I am feeling really good I may make salmon...=)
Also I have to get a new dish scrubber, some iron pills, annnd maybe some cookie mix, because I am sooo craving a chocolate chip cookie.
Then later, working out on the elliptical and doing maybe shred 1
Paul isn't going to his basketball league tonight because of Ash Wednesday so I get to spend the day with my love =).
Then tonight our show comes on at 9...We love Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International...I know it may seem stupid or immature, but I believe that spirits are always around us, and the show just proves it.
Especially because I have had a few experiences..and I know this sounds creepy or stupid but I lost a very close friend of mine in October of 2007. He was on his way home from work late one night and ended up in a car accident.
The irony of it was that Paul wasn't living with me at the time, and he was going to leave my house around 11, and I asked him to stay a little longer, so he said Okay 15 minutes then I have to go.
Paul left at 11:15, and was the one to find the accident...he didn't know who the driver was, but called me shaken up because of how bad it was. I just told him to call 9-1-1 but to not touch the driver or the car. So the police were called and Paul told me it was a white car, so I didn't really think anything of it.
The next day I was on my way to get some food and I decided to call Derek to see if he knew (he's an EMT) who was in the accident last night. Straight to voicemail. It was strange because he was one of my best friends, and he knew if I was calling during the day, something happened, and I needed to talk. I didn't leave a voicemail.
I went to basketball practice, no problem. I was on my way home, and Paul had picked up my sister for me and was waiting at my house, he said that he asked his sister who it was, but she didn't remember the name (He was a senior.).
I pulled into the driveway and my phone rings...It was mom.
She had asked me if Derek was the one I did my Sociology Wedding Project with my senior year.
I broke down crying.
Then it all hit me...Derek used to drive a white Ford Contour...When his uncle passed away, in his will, he wanted to give Derek his black corvette for a graduation present, little did I know, the corvette was in the shop and Derek was driving his old car.
The police say that he fell asleep while driving, but when Paul was driving home one night he asked Derek what happened and out of nowhere, in the same exact spot of the accident, a deer jumped out from no where into the middle of the road.
Needless to say, his viewing and his funeral were the two hardest things I have ever had to do in my entire life...but the night before the funeral I had a dream about him, and we were talking about things we had never said in real life before...and it wasn't a conversation we would usually have..and it was about his accident.
I still believe that he is watching over me, and I can still feel him...That is why I believe that there are spirits that around us all of the time...
His death was the main reason why I gained the weight. Paul had delt with a death of someone close before, and he told me what his father told him...Don't drink your pain..If you have to choose..eat it away.
Weight you can lose, death you can't.
The first few days after his death, I didn't want to eat, I didn't want to drink anything..I just wanted to lay in bed and not do anything. I didn't really want to talk. I cried most of the time...
Then I took Paul's advice, I ate...and I ate...and I ate..constantly.
So now it's time to show Derek that I am okay, and I will be healthy, and I will live a life long enough for the both of us.
And,
This blog isn't meant to depress anyone.
It's been over a year, and I think about him every single day..but I know I can't let myself get so wrapped up in his accident, I need to move on and live my life, but to remember the memories and the type of person he was.
That has been a huge help, the memories. It has helped me to see the type of person I want to be, and ultimately it has shown me how precious life really is.
Since I have realized this, it has become the reason why I want to lose weight and become as healthy as I can.
Anyway, on to a more positive note...
I haven't really eaten anything yet, I'm going to weigh myself, but I have had coffee..lol.
I'll probably have a croissant, because I'm craving one...stupid Aunt Flo...
B: Coffee and 1/2 Croissant: 172 cal
S1: Probably water.
Lunch: Caesar Salad: 160 cal
S2:Chocolate Chip Cookies Probably 2-3 if I can contain myself lol: 260-390 eek!
D: Fishsticks and French Fries: 281+130=411 cal
Total: 1,003-1,133..not too bad. WebMd says my caloric intake should be around 1,702..so that's not too bad.
Also, pending my workout plans...
Elliptical (hopefully 40 minutes): will burn 529 calories (474 left to burn provided I only have 2 cookies..lol)
Weight lifting (per DVD I'd say 10-15 minutes for shred 1): Only 44, cardio may help it though (434 left)
Shopping: Non-Grocery 1 hr 15 minutes (both stores I have to go to): 254 calories burned (180 left to burn)
Church: Sitting 30 minutes: 44 calories burned, sitting in church..lol. I had no idea..haha (136)
Circuit training in general for 30 minutes (per Shred 1): 353
Technically I would be burning 1,224 calories.
Woo hoo.
Okay, it's almost 9 already so I have to get going...I have to wake Paul up..the Bum.
Have a great day everyone!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Wow.
So today I weighed myself...after having half a cup of coffee and a blueberry yogurt...
It said I lost 4.2 lbs...how does that happen? My second day with Aunt Flo, and I lost weight? Omg!
I am hoping to kick this illness completely by tomorrow. I e-mailed all of my professors, and all of them told me to get completely better before I come back (there are a lot of illnesses circling the school, and a lot of people have been getting really sick so they have been trying to keep everything sterilized and clean in the classes). I am definitely the epitome of sterilized...when we have the computers..I always carry hand sanitizer with me..and use it...before and after I touch practically everything.
I always wash my hands and keep clean with everything. I know it seems weird, but I am like a germophobe. lol.
With today's day and age you really have to..lol.
Plus, I did a lot of volunteer work in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Vet's offices...places where cleanliness is really stressed.
So, that has really stuck with me...
Moving on, today as I said:
B: Coffee and Yogurt: 125+105=230
S1: 3 hard boiled egg whites + Dr. Pepper: 51+150=201
Lunch: 2 slices pepperoni pizza (finishing my Dr. Pepper): 420
S2: TBD
Dinner: Caesar Salad: 78+20=108
Total: 932 calories.
It said I lost 4.2 lbs...how does that happen? My second day with Aunt Flo, and I lost weight? Omg!
I am hoping to kick this illness completely by tomorrow. I e-mailed all of my professors, and all of them told me to get completely better before I come back (there are a lot of illnesses circling the school, and a lot of people have been getting really sick so they have been trying to keep everything sterilized and clean in the classes). I am definitely the epitome of sterilized...when we have the computers..I always carry hand sanitizer with me..and use it...before and after I touch practically everything.
I always wash my hands and keep clean with everything. I know it seems weird, but I am like a germophobe. lol.
With today's day and age you really have to..lol.
Plus, I did a lot of volunteer work in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Vet's offices...places where cleanliness is really stressed.
So, that has really stuck with me...
Moving on, today as I said:
B: Coffee and Yogurt: 125+105=230
S1: 3 hard boiled egg whites + Dr. Pepper: 51+150=201
Lunch: 2 slices pepperoni pizza (finishing my Dr. Pepper): 420
S2: TBD
Dinner: Caesar Salad: 78+20=108
Total: 932 calories.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Hello Sickness.
I woke up with a screaming headache and a 101.7 fever.
Wonderful.
I feel a little better since this morning, but it turned back around when I received my monthly friend. Aunt Flo came to visit.
I'm definitely relaxing all day today.
Paul was doing everything he could to make me feel better today, it was so cute, he made me breakfast, made me lunch, and he is actually at the store picking up a few things...like Dibs ice cream bites.
I hope I get better by the end of this week..I should.
Thursday I am going with my friend to get our nails done.
Friday is my friend's son's 3rd birthday.
Saturday is 80's night at a club that we are going to with a few other couples.
Alright..back to lying down...
I'll update tomorrow.
Wonderful.
I feel a little better since this morning, but it turned back around when I received my monthly friend. Aunt Flo came to visit.
I'm definitely relaxing all day today.
Paul was doing everything he could to make me feel better today, it was so cute, he made me breakfast, made me lunch, and he is actually at the store picking up a few things...like Dibs ice cream bites.
I hope I get better by the end of this week..I should.
Thursday I am going with my friend to get our nails done.
Friday is my friend's son's 3rd birthday.
Saturday is 80's night at a club that we are going to with a few other couples.
Alright..back to lying down...
I'll update tomorrow.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Worst headache ever!
So, I ended up gaining 3lbs since yesterday. Ugh!.
This is horrible, and on top of me feeling down about that, I have a major headache and feel like I am coming down with something. Are you serious? This sucks.
I really need to work out today. I didn't yesterday.
We went to the Islanders game, which they spanked the NJ Devils 4-0.
That was fun..but I wish I didn't have the urge to gorge myself all of the time..
It's hard.
I may work out early, and get it over with...20 minutes on the elliptical then relax the rest of the day.
At least it's something.
The dog is sick. =(
She has been up all night with diarrhea, and she threw up this morning...not to mention she peed on the floor which is definitely UNLIKE her.
And I feel unusually irritable.
PMS maybe?
I don't know.
I haven't really eaten much because I'm really not hungry.
I had part of a breakfast quesadilla..well, 1 piece.
Which is bacon, eggs, cheese in a tortilla.
1 slice bacon really: 42 cal
Eggs (1): 78 (pending it is fried)
Cheese: 424 cal per cup shredded.
Tortilla:90 cal
Total: Ouch...635.
No lunch, because we are having an early dinner..Pot Roast with Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, and LF Cottage Cheese...
About:
Pot Roast: 180
Carrots: 10 (I used 10 large carrots cut into bite-sized pieces)
Mashed Potatoes: 237
LF Cottage cheese: 102
Total: 529
Maybe a yogurt later: 105
E: 20-30 minutes on the elliptical...40 if I am up to it.
Total: Ugh...1,269.
Definitely need to work this out tonight.
This is horrible, and on top of me feeling down about that, I have a major headache and feel like I am coming down with something. Are you serious? This sucks.
I really need to work out today. I didn't yesterday.
We went to the Islanders game, which they spanked the NJ Devils 4-0.
That was fun..but I wish I didn't have the urge to gorge myself all of the time..
It's hard.
I may work out early, and get it over with...20 minutes on the elliptical then relax the rest of the day.
At least it's something.
The dog is sick. =(
She has been up all night with diarrhea, and she threw up this morning...not to mention she peed on the floor which is definitely UNLIKE her.
And I feel unusually irritable.
PMS maybe?
I don't know.
I haven't really eaten much because I'm really not hungry.
I had part of a breakfast quesadilla..well, 1 piece.
Which is bacon, eggs, cheese in a tortilla.
1 slice bacon really: 42 cal
Eggs (1): 78 (pending it is fried)
Cheese: 424 cal per cup shredded.
Tortilla:90 cal
Total: Ouch...635.
No lunch, because we are having an early dinner..Pot Roast with Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, and LF Cottage Cheese...
About:
Pot Roast: 180
Carrots: 10 (I used 10 large carrots cut into bite-sized pieces)
Mashed Potatoes: 237
LF Cottage cheese: 102
Total: 529
Maybe a yogurt later: 105
E: 20-30 minutes on the elliptical...40 if I am up to it.
Total: Ugh...1,269.
Definitely need to work this out tonight.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Accountability for todaaay..
So today may not look very pretty..lol.
Tomorrow should be a little better because I am getting rid of junk food...lol. Also Pauly and I are taking a trip to Long Island for the Islanders vs Devils game at Nassau Coliseum. Annnnd, since Paul is originally from Mineola, we are going to see his old house, and go to the biggest mall on the east coast.
Anyway, here is my food intake for todaaay:
(2 slices)Bacon, (1egg)Egg, and cheese (1 slice) on a plain bagel (with a tiny bit of ketchup) and coffee:
Coffee: 64 cal.
Bacon: 89
Egg:13
Cheese: 80
Bagel: 72 cal
Ketchup: approx 20
Total: 338
Snack 1: Diet Coke: 0 cal.
Lunch: I had water..lol. We had a late breakfast.
Snack 2: New Quaker Tortillaz chips- Zesty Guacamole flavored: 130
Dinner: BLT's:
Bacon: 89 cal
Lettuce: 1..lol.
Tomato: 3. I'm liking this..lol
Hellman's Mayo: 90 cals
Total: 183..=) Maybe 2 sandwiches which would make dinner 366
After workout snack: Yogurt: 105
Grand Total: 756...939 if I have 2 sandwiches. =)
Exercise: Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones DVD (About an hour long), Possibly the elliptical.
*EDIT* So I realized that 30 Day Shred Levels 1 and 2 are onDemand now, so I did the entire 30 day Shred Level 1...THEN, I did 20 minutes on the elliptical..I am so proud of myself!!!! =)
Ultimate goal: Water the rest of the night!!
Tomorrow should be a little better because I am getting rid of junk food...lol. Also Pauly and I are taking a trip to Long Island for the Islanders vs Devils game at Nassau Coliseum. Annnnd, since Paul is originally from Mineola, we are going to see his old house, and go to the biggest mall on the east coast.
Anyway, here is my food intake for todaaay:
(2 slices)Bacon, (1egg)Egg, and cheese (1 slice) on a plain bagel (with a tiny bit of ketchup) and coffee:
Coffee: 64 cal.
Bacon: 89
Egg:13
Cheese: 80
Bagel: 72 cal
Ketchup: approx 20
Total: 338
Snack 1: Diet Coke: 0 cal.
Lunch: I had water..lol. We had a late breakfast.
Snack 2: New Quaker Tortillaz chips- Zesty Guacamole flavored: 130
Dinner: BLT's:
Bacon: 89 cal
Lettuce: 1..lol.
Tomato: 3. I'm liking this..lol
Hellman's Mayo: 90 cals
Total: 183..=) Maybe 2 sandwiches which would make dinner 366
After workout snack: Yogurt: 105
Grand Total: 756...939 if I have 2 sandwiches. =)
Exercise: Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones DVD (About an hour long), Possibly the elliptical.
*EDIT* So I realized that 30 Day Shred Levels 1 and 2 are onDemand now, so I did the entire 30 day Shred Level 1...THEN, I did 20 minutes on the elliptical..I am so proud of myself!!!! =)
Ultimate goal: Water the rest of the night!!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
I Kicked Myself In The Butt Yesterday...
Instead of sulking about how lethargic I felt yesterday, I got over myself.
I changed clothes, went upstairs and worked out to Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones workout.
I did the entire thing, front to back.
THEN, I even got on the wii for a little bit to do some yoga to stretch me out.
I have only lost a lb this week though.
Better than nothing.
Today, I had a bagel with about half of a serving of ICBINB which is probably like 300 calories total.
Lunch will probably be a turkey sandwich (my friend is making them for us today for shopping so we don't have to buy food)...*EDIT* I actually had pb & J on whole wheat bread..lol
Dinner is up in the air..*Edit again* We had lf cheeseburgers, green beans, and fries.
E: Walking around Woodbury Commons (Probably for about 5 hours..we like to shop!)..lol.
Probably the elliptical because my butt is sore from the workout..lol.
Maybe some yoga.
*I feel so tired from walking today. We were walking around for like 3 hours. I am so sore and exhausted..especially because we were battling the wind the entire time. It was like walking with a weight pushing you back. It was bad. It has completely worn me out.*
Oh, and we went to Starbucks today, while my friend got a coffee, guess what I got? The HEALTHY Chocolate Banana Vivanno drink...Can you believe that? I traded a latte for a healthy drink. I couldn't believe it!!
Also, I'm so proud of myself, I have only had 1 soda today. Usually I drink 3..it's almost frightening. I had one Diet Coke today, other then that, it has been water...and Not even half of a Smirnoff Ice.
Paul actually drank more of it..lol.
I did really good today..I'm so happy.
I will have to weigh in tomorrow and will let you guys know how I did.
=)
Have a good night, gals!
I changed clothes, went upstairs and worked out to Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones workout.
I did the entire thing, front to back.
THEN, I even got on the wii for a little bit to do some yoga to stretch me out.
I have only lost a lb this week though.
Better than nothing.
Today, I had a bagel with about half of a serving of ICBINB which is probably like 300 calories total.
Lunch will probably be a turkey sandwich (my friend is making them for us today for shopping so we don't have to buy food)...*EDIT* I actually had pb & J on whole wheat bread..lol
Dinner is up in the air..*Edit again* We had lf cheeseburgers, green beans, and fries.
E: Walking around Woodbury Commons (Probably for about 5 hours..we like to shop!)..lol.
Probably the elliptical because my butt is sore from the workout..lol.
Maybe some yoga.
*I feel so tired from walking today. We were walking around for like 3 hours. I am so sore and exhausted..especially because we were battling the wind the entire time. It was like walking with a weight pushing you back. It was bad. It has completely worn me out.*
Oh, and we went to Starbucks today, while my friend got a coffee, guess what I got? The HEALTHY Chocolate Banana Vivanno drink...Can you believe that? I traded a latte for a healthy drink. I couldn't believe it!!
Also, I'm so proud of myself, I have only had 1 soda today. Usually I drink 3..it's almost frightening. I had one Diet Coke today, other then that, it has been water...and Not even half of a Smirnoff Ice.
Paul actually drank more of it..lol.
I did really good today..I'm so happy.
I will have to weigh in tomorrow and will let you guys know how I did.
=)
Have a good night, gals!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I seriously need motivation...
It is one of those days...
I have been doing REALLY well eating wise...and I have worked out quite a bit this week...but I seriously have NOOOO motivation to work out today.
I know I need to, and more than likely will, I just feel like I need a good kick to the butt!
Tomorrow I am going shopping with my best friend, so that should be nice. =)
I need some serious motivation...
I think though, that I am going to do the elliptical and yoga tonight.
Help.
I have been doing REALLY well eating wise...and I have worked out quite a bit this week...but I seriously have NOOOO motivation to work out today.
I know I need to, and more than likely will, I just feel like I need a good kick to the butt!
Tomorrow I am going shopping with my best friend, so that should be nice. =)
I need some serious motivation...
I think though, that I am going to do the elliptical and yoga tonight.
Help.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Todaaay..
So I would usually weigh myself in the morning before I eat...but I was so hungry this morning, I didn't.
I'm ashamed..lol..
Anyway, I had a bagel with a little bit of ICBINB on it, and a banana, and a small glass of soymilk for breakfast..
for lunch, it will be egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread..yumm!
I'm still not sure about dinner, because we were invited over to a friend's house tonight. I hope we don't stay too late tonight, mainly because I have my morning classes tomorrow and it I don't get to bed by 11, I will be extremely cranky.
Anyway, I know I said I was going to post something else in my last post, but seeing as how I forgot what it was, I will not be doing so..lol.
I also have journalism class today, but my professor said he has been really ill the past several days, so I e-mailed him telling him I hope he is feeling better, yada yada yada, and asked whether we were having class today or not.
To be honest, normally I wouldn't ask, BUT seeing as how it is my only class of the day, I don't want to make the 35 minute trip to Sussex just to find out my class is cancelled then come back home. lol.
Needless to say, he hasn't responded to ANYONE's e-mails. So I figured I had an idea for a story for the school newspaper that I would write, and I e-mailed him again to toss the idea at him.
Still no reply.
It doesn't say on the school website if any of his classes are cancelled for today, so I may just end up making the drive.
Okay, so working out when I get back from class.
I plan on doing the elliptical, maybe some weightlifting for the upper body, crunches, reverse crunches, and some yoga to stretch me out..lol.
That will be an estimated hour to hour and a half.
Okay, that's it for me today.. Time to start on lunch!!
Have a good day everyone!!
I'm ashamed..lol..
Anyway, I had a bagel with a little bit of ICBINB on it, and a banana, and a small glass of soymilk for breakfast..
for lunch, it will be egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread..yumm!
I'm still not sure about dinner, because we were invited over to a friend's house tonight. I hope we don't stay too late tonight, mainly because I have my morning classes tomorrow and it I don't get to bed by 11, I will be extremely cranky.
Anyway, I know I said I was going to post something else in my last post, but seeing as how I forgot what it was, I will not be doing so..lol.
I also have journalism class today, but my professor said he has been really ill the past several days, so I e-mailed him telling him I hope he is feeling better, yada yada yada, and asked whether we were having class today or not.
To be honest, normally I wouldn't ask, BUT seeing as how it is my only class of the day, I don't want to make the 35 minute trip to Sussex just to find out my class is cancelled then come back home. lol.
Needless to say, he hasn't responded to ANYONE's e-mails. So I figured I had an idea for a story for the school newspaper that I would write, and I e-mailed him again to toss the idea at him.
Still no reply.
It doesn't say on the school website if any of his classes are cancelled for today, so I may just end up making the drive.
Okay, so working out when I get back from class.
I plan on doing the elliptical, maybe some weightlifting for the upper body, crunches, reverse crunches, and some yoga to stretch me out..lol.
That will be an estimated hour to hour and a half.
Okay, that's it for me today.. Time to start on lunch!!
Have a good day everyone!!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Lent.
Okay so next week is Ash Wednesday..so I was thinking about stuff to do for Lent.
I figured that in order to better myself not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well I would do this...
Instead of giving something up, I decided that for forty days I will work out every single one of them.
Usually I have one day off to rest, but if my body can take it, I'm going to do it.
Oh, and I have to do it at least for an hour...GRANTED, I know that on Sundays you are allowed to have what you decided to give up....but, I am going to do my best to workout every single day for forty days and if I am really exhausted I will rest.
Also, I have another discussion to post later on today, but I am going to go outside and play some basketball with Paul because it's nice out, and I haven't played in awhile...
Plus it also helps out to show me where I stand with my stamina...whether it's increasing or :( decreasing..lol..
But, as far as Lent, Please please Please tell me what you guys think!!!
More to come later...
Also, so far I had cheerios: 110
Crackers with Pepperoni which is the killer..lol it would be like 230
Dinner is still up in the air, probably a piece of cheese pizza: 220
Probably a yogurt and banana later on tonight. =)
I figured that in order to better myself not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well I would do this...
Instead of giving something up, I decided that for forty days I will work out every single one of them.
Usually I have one day off to rest, but if my body can take it, I'm going to do it.
Oh, and I have to do it at least for an hour...GRANTED, I know that on Sundays you are allowed to have what you decided to give up....but, I am going to do my best to workout every single day for forty days and if I am really exhausted I will rest.
Also, I have another discussion to post later on today, but I am going to go outside and play some basketball with Paul because it's nice out, and I haven't played in awhile...
Plus it also helps out to show me where I stand with my stamina...whether it's increasing or :( decreasing..lol..
But, as far as Lent, Please please Please tell me what you guys think!!!
More to come later...
Also, so far I had cheerios: 110
Crackers with Pepperoni which is the killer..lol it would be like 230
Dinner is still up in the air, probably a piece of cheese pizza: 220
Probably a yogurt and banana later on tonight. =)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Quick Post, then workout time!
I am definitely relaxing today.
Yesterday was fun with Paul at work...everybody at the V-Day Dance wanted to talk to me and whatnot and giving me requests it was so fun.
Okay, so today..I don't really have any calorie counts yet, because I'm not prepared..lol.
BUT, I am getting ready to work out on the elliptical for probably 20 minutes, then another 20 minutes then maybe some yoga on the Wii.
I definitely have to get back on track this week...with it being Valentine's Day I have been a little off-track..lol.
I have splurged on coffee, DD, and pancakes..lol.
Tonight I think will be a steak and salad night. =)
After I work out and whatnot, then I will have to come back and update some more.
All in all, not really eventful day today.
We got home around 2:30-3:00 this morning and had a few glasses of wine then went to bed...and I passed out within like 10 minutes, I was so tired!!
It was a good weekend though.
I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's day with your fi's and Husbands!!!
Yesterday was fun with Paul at work...everybody at the V-Day Dance wanted to talk to me and whatnot and giving me requests it was so fun.
Okay, so today..I don't really have any calorie counts yet, because I'm not prepared..lol.
BUT, I am getting ready to work out on the elliptical for probably 20 minutes, then another 20 minutes then maybe some yoga on the Wii.
I definitely have to get back on track this week...with it being Valentine's Day I have been a little off-track..lol.
I have splurged on coffee, DD, and pancakes..lol.
Tonight I think will be a steak and salad night. =)
After I work out and whatnot, then I will have to come back and update some more.
All in all, not really eventful day today.
We got home around 2:30-3:00 this morning and had a few glasses of wine then went to bed...and I passed out within like 10 minutes, I was so tired!!
It was a good weekend though.
I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's day with your fi's and Husbands!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday...better post..
So today was pretty eventful, my food list will probably be slightly different then what I posted before, because Paul had surprised me with an offer to go to Apple Bee's for lunch today.
As a Valentine's Gift, Paul was doing 3 parts, the first was taking me shopping, today was lunch, and then something else tomorrow...Seeing as how he is working from 7-12 at a V-Day Party, he encouraged me to go with.
So we are going to work tomorrow..lol.
So, I had the same breakfast, I didn't really eat anything out of the ordinary.
I had 1 sugar cookie which was like 180 calories. Ugh.
And for applebee's we split mozzarella sticks, which I had 2..lol.
And I ate about a quarter of my meal which was the double crunch shrimp and french fries...so that will be my lunch AND dinner. =)
I did good about my portions..lol.
Anyway, again, I will probably have a yogurt after working out.
After AppleBee's I don't know what happened, I felt so exhausted..lol. We came home and I completely passed out...and of course, Jade jumped up on the bed and passed out with me.
Paul had to make a trip to the store, so he left after I fell asleep..lol.
Jade and I were completely comatose until like 5:30...I got a good 2 hour nap.
I had to force myself up at 5:30 because I knew if I didn't, I wouldn't be sleeping tonight.
I feel better though..lol.
So that is my post.
I will update probably sunday.
As a Valentine's Gift, Paul was doing 3 parts, the first was taking me shopping, today was lunch, and then something else tomorrow...Seeing as how he is working from 7-12 at a V-Day Party, he encouraged me to go with.
So we are going to work tomorrow..lol.
So, I had the same breakfast, I didn't really eat anything out of the ordinary.
I had 1 sugar cookie which was like 180 calories. Ugh.
And for applebee's we split mozzarella sticks, which I had 2..lol.
And I ate about a quarter of my meal which was the double crunch shrimp and french fries...so that will be my lunch AND dinner. =)
I did good about my portions..lol.
Anyway, again, I will probably have a yogurt after working out.
After AppleBee's I don't know what happened, I felt so exhausted..lol. We came home and I completely passed out...and of course, Jade jumped up on the bed and passed out with me.
Paul had to make a trip to the store, so he left after I fell asleep..lol.
Jade and I were completely comatose until like 5:30...I got a good 2 hour nap.
I had to force myself up at 5:30 because I knew if I didn't, I wouldn't be sleeping tonight.
I feel better though..lol.
So that is my post.
I will update probably sunday.
Quick Post, for today is a busy day!!
So I have to make this quick because my baby has to go to the groomers to get her nails trimmed..I'll post a picture of her below.
She is my Australian Shepherd Pitbull Mix---Her name is Jade.
She is 9 years old, and has a thyroid problem, so her fur doesn't grow back as quick as it should..for example, I buzzed her fur shorter last June...she still has some "bald spots" where her fur isn't growing..she has no fur on the top of her muzzle, and a rat tail...but she is my baby.
I have had her since she was about 4 weeks old.
She is now almost 9.
Anyway, on top of her thyroid she has arthritis, the doctor told us that we needed to limit her food intake to get her to lose weight, because her hips were going fast, and we can't take her for long walks because she has little to no cartlidge in her hips.
So we have her taking a glyco-supplement and that seems to have helped, and in a year she went from being about 79lbs to about 50lbs...we changed up her food, she no longer gets table scraps, and we try to keep her moving slowly but surely.
Since she isn't walking on pavement, her nails aren't naturally filing...so we need to take her to get them trimmed today...which means, she gets a bath today....lol.
I also have to pick up my sister today, because her school has a half day.
So I have to bathe me, bathe the dog, pick up the sister, take the dog to the groomers. =)
I have had a bagel so far with a little bit of turkey on it, so I'm guessing around 200 calories.
And a yogurt, 110.
Lunch will probably just be a nutrigrain bar, maybe another for snack: 260 calories
Dinner, will probably be a lunch meat sandwich, like ham and cheese: Its about another 260 I think..lol
And maybe a yogurt for post-workout snack: 110
Total 940.
So, here is my baby, Jade...
In this pic, she's winking..lol
Oh, and I taught her how to smile at everyone...but she mainly smiles at Paul and I. =)
Okay, I'll update more later!
She is my Australian Shepherd Pitbull Mix---Her name is Jade.
She is 9 years old, and has a thyroid problem, so her fur doesn't grow back as quick as it should..for example, I buzzed her fur shorter last June...she still has some "bald spots" where her fur isn't growing..she has no fur on the top of her muzzle, and a rat tail...but she is my baby.
I have had her since she was about 4 weeks old.
She is now almost 9.
Anyway, on top of her thyroid she has arthritis, the doctor told us that we needed to limit her food intake to get her to lose weight, because her hips were going fast, and we can't take her for long walks because she has little to no cartlidge in her hips.
So we have her taking a glyco-supplement and that seems to have helped, and in a year she went from being about 79lbs to about 50lbs...we changed up her food, she no longer gets table scraps, and we try to keep her moving slowly but surely.
Since she isn't walking on pavement, her nails aren't naturally filing...so we need to take her to get them trimmed today...which means, she gets a bath today....lol.
I also have to pick up my sister today, because her school has a half day.
So I have to bathe me, bathe the dog, pick up the sister, take the dog to the groomers. =)
I have had a bagel so far with a little bit of turkey on it, so I'm guessing around 200 calories.
And a yogurt, 110.
Lunch will probably just be a nutrigrain bar, maybe another for snack: 260 calories
Dinner, will probably be a lunch meat sandwich, like ham and cheese: Its about another 260 I think..lol
And maybe a yogurt for post-workout snack: 110
Total 940.
So, here is my baby, Jade...
In this pic, she's winking..lol
Oh, and I taught her how to smile at everyone...but she mainly smiles at Paul and I. =)
Okay, I'll update more later!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Crappy Day...
So my day was pretty crappy, except the weather..it hit 70 in Sussex, NJ today.
It kind of felt like everything that could go wrong did...and the kicker was, it didn't start until after my classes were over with..so I guess thats good?
I did good with food until around 3..lol.
I had my Multi Grain Cheerios 110
and a small glass of OJ another 110
I had 2 nutri-grain bars which is like 260
Cue the hate music....
I had a Chicken sandwich from Wendy's and some fries as well.... the sandwich itself is 440
and the fries is like 550 I think...=(
I haven't had anything since...and at this point, I don't think I will be hungry for the rest of the night. I feel gross.
I am definitely doing the elliptical tonight along with this new DVD I picked up...I got Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones, which pretty much targets the abs, saddle bags..lol, hips, thighs, and butt....my trouble zones..lol.
It also helps out with underarm flab..which has never really been a problem for me, but whatever, the more toned up I am, the better. =).
I did it for the first time last night and OMG, it is a killer!
I was kind of sore today, so I thought that maybe tonight I would take a break and rest, but after my splurging, I am definitely kicking it up a notch tonight and rest tomorrow I think depending on my progress.
Wow I can't believe how hungry I was. I'm almost ashamed.
Also, to put the cherry on top of such a crappy day I was using the Go Green Windex to wipe down my dashboard in my car and what not, and wiping down my windows.
I decided to do the outside of my windshield because I had muddy water flipped onto it because of people in front of me on the roads.
I start wiping the windex off, and my pinky hits my windshield wiper blade, and it hurt pretty bad.
I take a quick glance, shake it off (like a typical athlete lol), and kept going, I started to notice blood soaking up my paper towels.
I look at my hand, and my pinky was seriously bleeding. So I'm thinking, What the hell? And I get a dry paper towel and wipe off my pinky, and sure enough, there is a semi-deep cut about the size of a half the width of an index finger and another one crossing that one.
There was a lot of blood for that cut..lol. I just wrapped it up and finished cleaning, and I came in showing Paul and he was like Ewww.
So needless to say, I cleaned it up...then realized we were out of band aids...so now it's just out in the open..but the bleeding stopped so it's alright.
So that is my day.
I need some real motivation though, I feel pretty crappy about Wendy's. =(
It kind of felt like everything that could go wrong did...and the kicker was, it didn't start until after my classes were over with..so I guess thats good?
I did good with food until around 3..lol.
I had my Multi Grain Cheerios 110
and a small glass of OJ another 110
I had 2 nutri-grain bars which is like 260
Cue the hate music....
I had a Chicken sandwich from Wendy's and some fries as well.... the sandwich itself is 440
and the fries is like 550 I think...=(
I haven't had anything since...and at this point, I don't think I will be hungry for the rest of the night. I feel gross.
I am definitely doing the elliptical tonight along with this new DVD I picked up...I got Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones, which pretty much targets the abs, saddle bags..lol, hips, thighs, and butt....my trouble zones..lol.
It also helps out with underarm flab..which has never really been a problem for me, but whatever, the more toned up I am, the better. =).
I did it for the first time last night and OMG, it is a killer!
I was kind of sore today, so I thought that maybe tonight I would take a break and rest, but after my splurging, I am definitely kicking it up a notch tonight and rest tomorrow I think depending on my progress.
Wow I can't believe how hungry I was. I'm almost ashamed.
Also, to put the cherry on top of such a crappy day I was using the Go Green Windex to wipe down my dashboard in my car and what not, and wiping down my windows.
I decided to do the outside of my windshield because I had muddy water flipped onto it because of people in front of me on the roads.
I start wiping the windex off, and my pinky hits my windshield wiper blade, and it hurt pretty bad.
I take a quick glance, shake it off (like a typical athlete lol), and kept going, I started to notice blood soaking up my paper towels.
I look at my hand, and my pinky was seriously bleeding. So I'm thinking, What the hell? And I get a dry paper towel and wipe off my pinky, and sure enough, there is a semi-deep cut about the size of a half the width of an index finger and another one crossing that one.
There was a lot of blood for that cut..lol. I just wrapped it up and finished cleaning, and I came in showing Paul and he was like Ewww.
So needless to say, I cleaned it up...then realized we were out of band aids...so now it's just out in the open..but the bleeding stopped so it's alright.
So that is my day.
I need some real motivation though, I feel pretty crappy about Wendy's. =(
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
So far today...
I know it's only like 20 minutes to noon here, but I need to update early because Tuesdays are my busy afternoons.
I had the usual for breakfast this morning..
Soy milk and a serving of Multi-grain cheerios.
I didn't really have a snack though, I was making an early lunch. Although, I thought about binging on a cheese danish, but I haven't had one in literally, years. I tried it and realized that I may not like it now as much as I used to. It was way too sweet for me. I literally took one bite and was like, Nope, Not worth it.
For lunch I made egg salad... I love my egg salad..and it's pretty healthy and high in protein. =)
I'll have to put the recipe down at the bottom so you guys can try it and tell me what you think.
So, today I have my Journalism class, it's kinda cool because my professor asked me to start writing for the campus paper about..well, whatever I want. I need some ideas though.
Also, after class today I will be doing a lot of working out. I'm really just in an upbeat mood today, so I think a good workout will help out a lot.
I'm doing a light pasta dinner I think tonight.
Anyway, that's my plan for today...I will have to update later if I get the time to.
Recipe for egg salad:
You'll want like 10-12 eggs (you end up squishing them, so it will seem like a lot less).
Hard boil the eggs.
Obviously, let the eggs cool, peel off the shells.
Once you have all of the eggs "de-shelled", Cut them into tiny pieces, yoke included.
After you cut them up, place them in a bowl and take a fork to start squishing the egg yoke and whites.
Keep at it with a fork until the eggs are crushed into small crumbley pieces (like my word there? lol)
After you finish squishing all of the hard boiled eggs, you will need Hellmans Light Mayo (or whatever brand you prefer), salt, and pepper.
Usually with about 10-12 eggs, it will take about 2-3 tablespoons of the light mayo to get it to the right consistency.
Stir the eggs and mayo with your fork until the mix is creamy.
I usually use about 1/2 teaspoon of salt...make sure you stir the salt in really well.
Then I take the pepper and do a light sprinkling over the eggs, mayo, and salt. I just make a really thin layer on top, then stir in the pepper.
After stirring the pepper in really well, enjoy.
You may have to taste it to see if you think there needs more salt or pepper.
I usually just have it on bread, but Paul will have it with toast or crackers.
Oh, and you can also add onions or tomatoes or chili powder...a few of my friends add those to make it like a southwest style.
Let me know how it goes!
I had the usual for breakfast this morning..
Soy milk and a serving of Multi-grain cheerios.
I didn't really have a snack though, I was making an early lunch. Although, I thought about binging on a cheese danish, but I haven't had one in literally, years. I tried it and realized that I may not like it now as much as I used to. It was way too sweet for me. I literally took one bite and was like, Nope, Not worth it.
For lunch I made egg salad... I love my egg salad..and it's pretty healthy and high in protein. =)
I'll have to put the recipe down at the bottom so you guys can try it and tell me what you think.
So, today I have my Journalism class, it's kinda cool because my professor asked me to start writing for the campus paper about..well, whatever I want. I need some ideas though.
Also, after class today I will be doing a lot of working out. I'm really just in an upbeat mood today, so I think a good workout will help out a lot.
I'm doing a light pasta dinner I think tonight.
Anyway, that's my plan for today...I will have to update later if I get the time to.
Recipe for egg salad:
You'll want like 10-12 eggs (you end up squishing them, so it will seem like a lot less).
Hard boil the eggs.
Obviously, let the eggs cool, peel off the shells.
Once you have all of the eggs "de-shelled", Cut them into tiny pieces, yoke included.
After you cut them up, place them in a bowl and take a fork to start squishing the egg yoke and whites.
Keep at it with a fork until the eggs are crushed into small crumbley pieces (like my word there? lol)
After you finish squishing all of the hard boiled eggs, you will need Hellmans Light Mayo (or whatever brand you prefer), salt, and pepper.
Usually with about 10-12 eggs, it will take about 2-3 tablespoons of the light mayo to get it to the right consistency.
Stir the eggs and mayo with your fork until the mix is creamy.
I usually use about 1/2 teaspoon of salt...make sure you stir the salt in really well.
Then I take the pepper and do a light sprinkling over the eggs, mayo, and salt. I just make a really thin layer on top, then stir in the pepper.
After stirring the pepper in really well, enjoy.
You may have to taste it to see if you think there needs more salt or pepper.
I usually just have it on bread, but Paul will have it with toast or crackers.
Oh, and you can also add onions or tomatoes or chili powder...a few of my friends add those to make it like a southwest style.
Let me know how it goes!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Today...I did alright...but worked it off.
So today I didn't do my best...
I snacked on a few carbs here and there.
Well,
for breakfast I had a serving of Multi-Grain Cheerios (I love them!) which is about 110 calories.
I also had Chocolate soy milk to drink...I have been doing my best to only have DD or Starbucks as a luxury treat rather than an every day thing.
The soy milk was about 140 calories.
I then had 2 nutri-grain bars today, so that was 260.
When I got home I was starving, and binged on two croissants from Costco...=(
I then had a lot of raw broccoli for dinner and string peas...lol..not really sure where that compares...
After dinner I thought it was time for exercise...Not only did I do my normal stair exercises at school today (see previous post about Mondays and Wednesdays), but I also did another 20 minutes on the elliptical, got off for about 5 to get a few swigs of water, then got back on for another 20.
THEN, I did some free weights with my upper body.
After working out, Paul suggested I make myself a protein shake to help my muscles.
I made a protein shake with a banana, banana yogurt, and soy milk..so I got about 12 grams of protein in.
Tomorrow, my workout will probably consist of my Tuesday School Stairs regime, and probably another 40 minutes on the elliptical...with probably some yoga and weight training involved.
=)
I will have to update tomorrow. =)
Goodnight all.
I snacked on a few carbs here and there.
Well,
for breakfast I had a serving of Multi-Grain Cheerios (I love them!) which is about 110 calories.
I also had Chocolate soy milk to drink...I have been doing my best to only have DD or Starbucks as a luxury treat rather than an every day thing.
The soy milk was about 140 calories.
I then had 2 nutri-grain bars today, so that was 260.
When I got home I was starving, and binged on two croissants from Costco...=(
I then had a lot of raw broccoli for dinner and string peas...lol..not really sure where that compares...
After dinner I thought it was time for exercise...Not only did I do my normal stair exercises at school today (see previous post about Mondays and Wednesdays), but I also did another 20 minutes on the elliptical, got off for about 5 to get a few swigs of water, then got back on for another 20.
THEN, I did some free weights with my upper body.
After working out, Paul suggested I make myself a protein shake to help my muscles.
I made a protein shake with a banana, banana yogurt, and soy milk..so I got about 12 grams of protein in.
Tomorrow, my workout will probably consist of my Tuesday School Stairs regime, and probably another 40 minutes on the elliptical...with probably some yoga and weight training involved.
=)
I will have to update tomorrow. =)
Goodnight all.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
I know this may sound like I am being an Attention Whore BUT...
It's my blog!
Haha. I'm kidding.
Anyway, I had a really good weekend for it being just that.
Saturday...I was helping my mom clean because she drives from PA to NYC every day with my step-father.
I was on my feet the entire day.
I also went on the elliptical for 20 minutes (a weight loss training session), then I got off for about 5 minutes to fill up my jug of water, I was still hyped up and my legs weren't tired yet, so I figured that needed to change..lol.
I went back on the elliptical for another 20 minutes, then did some free-weights for my upper body and called it quits.
I had had pizza for lunch with Paul before he had to work, but I only had one tiny piece..It was Freschetta so if you know the pizza, you know how tiny the pieces are. lol.
For dinner I had 4 cheese penne pasta..it was sooo good.
Today I did pretty well...I didn't exercise, but Paul and I did "Part 1" for my Valentine's day gift...He is working on Valentine's day, so he split up my gift(s) throughout the week.
Today we went to iHop, and I got a philly cheesesteak..I am weak when it comes to those..BUT, I ate about a quarter of it, and most of my fries (there weren't many anyway), and boxed the rest to go.
After that we went to Woodbury Commons since it was like 50 degress today..It was amazing outside (Woodbury Commons is like an Outdoor mall).
We went shopping and Pauly bought me 4 shirts and a hat....he also bought me starbucks (I had a small Skinny Vanilla Latte).
So we came home and had cheeseburgers with a side of raw vegetables (carrots, broccoli, string peas, tomatoes).
I barely made it through one cheeseburger...they were huge from Costco.
I have been doing really well though at avoiding temptations..lol..We have cheese danishes that I have been avoiding...that has been tough.
I got more multi-grain cheerios though, so that will definitely help..I love them!!
It was so great, my parents noticed that I am thinning up a lot.
I also took my measurements yesterday.
Since I started:
My biceps have gained about an inch of muscle..which is fine.
My bust has lost an inch.
My stomach has lost an inch.
My hips have lost a quarter of an inch...
and
My thighs have lost 2-3 inches.
I'm excited..I told Paul that once I get the weight off, tanning will come next. =) I have a few prom pictures where I was soooo dark between softball and tanning every day after practice for like two months.
I would kill to be that dark again. =).
Here's to saving money for a tanning salon membership!
Also, this isn't Healthy Weight related, but there has been suggestions about moving our wedding up due to the economy.
Our date as of now is June 27, 2010.
A few of our family members is suffering from the lay-offs, and my mom had suggested to me a year ago about not waiting until 2010...I brushed it off.
Well, the other morning Paul was talking to my mom and she had brought it up again...We were talking about moving the date up, today in the car, such as the pro's and con's of moving the wedding up to the end of this year, but we didn't really finalize the conversation.
So, as of now, it is still up in the air...I am hoping though, that we figure out this soon. I have told Paul on several occasions, that I don't care who marries us, where we get married, or when we get married...all that matters to me is that we are together, and that it is on paper.
So I will definitely re-touch on this topic as we figure this out.
Anyway, time to get ready for bed soon.
Early classes tomorrow.
G'night.
Haha. I'm kidding.
Anyway, I had a really good weekend for it being just that.
Saturday...I was helping my mom clean because she drives from PA to NYC every day with my step-father.
I was on my feet the entire day.
I also went on the elliptical for 20 minutes (a weight loss training session), then I got off for about 5 minutes to fill up my jug of water, I was still hyped up and my legs weren't tired yet, so I figured that needed to change..lol.
I went back on the elliptical for another 20 minutes, then did some free-weights for my upper body and called it quits.
I had had pizza for lunch with Paul before he had to work, but I only had one tiny piece..It was Freschetta so if you know the pizza, you know how tiny the pieces are. lol.
For dinner I had 4 cheese penne pasta..it was sooo good.
Today I did pretty well...I didn't exercise, but Paul and I did "Part 1" for my Valentine's day gift...He is working on Valentine's day, so he split up my gift(s) throughout the week.
Today we went to iHop, and I got a philly cheesesteak..I am weak when it comes to those..BUT, I ate about a quarter of it, and most of my fries (there weren't many anyway), and boxed the rest to go.
After that we went to Woodbury Commons since it was like 50 degress today..It was amazing outside (Woodbury Commons is like an Outdoor mall).
We went shopping and Pauly bought me 4 shirts and a hat....he also bought me starbucks (I had a small Skinny Vanilla Latte).
So we came home and had cheeseburgers with a side of raw vegetables (carrots, broccoli, string peas, tomatoes).
I barely made it through one cheeseburger...they were huge from Costco.
I have been doing really well though at avoiding temptations..lol..We have cheese danishes that I have been avoiding...that has been tough.
I got more multi-grain cheerios though, so that will definitely help..I love them!!
It was so great, my parents noticed that I am thinning up a lot.
I also took my measurements yesterday.
Since I started:
My biceps have gained about an inch of muscle..which is fine.
My bust has lost an inch.
My stomach has lost an inch.
My hips have lost a quarter of an inch...
and
My thighs have lost 2-3 inches.
I'm excited..I told Paul that once I get the weight off, tanning will come next. =) I have a few prom pictures where I was soooo dark between softball and tanning every day after practice for like two months.
I would kill to be that dark again. =).
Here's to saving money for a tanning salon membership!
Also, this isn't Healthy Weight related, but there has been suggestions about moving our wedding up due to the economy.
Our date as of now is June 27, 2010.
A few of our family members is suffering from the lay-offs, and my mom had suggested to me a year ago about not waiting until 2010...I brushed it off.
Well, the other morning Paul was talking to my mom and she had brought it up again...We were talking about moving the date up, today in the car, such as the pro's and con's of moving the wedding up to the end of this year, but we didn't really finalize the conversation.
So, as of now, it is still up in the air...I am hoping though, that we figure out this soon. I have told Paul on several occasions, that I don't care who marries us, where we get married, or when we get married...all that matters to me is that we are together, and that it is on paper.
So I will definitely re-touch on this topic as we figure this out.
Anyway, time to get ready for bed soon.
Early classes tomorrow.
G'night.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Woo hoo!
I weighed myself today and...I lost 6.3lbs this week!
I am so excited...and to be perfectly honest, I haven't really done any OFFICIAL working out..all I did was cut out Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks..which has been the toughest.
I take the stairs to all of my classes rather than the elevator...and I park in the upper lot of the campus, so I have to walk 8 flights of stairs (down to classes/back up to car), 2 to my first class (up and down), I go to the building next door, walk up 4 more, walk down the same 4, then go back to the original building...so technically, I walk about 18 flights of stairs up and down every Monday and Wednesday.
On tuesday I just walk up and down 2..so four total.
So about 22 flights of stairs at school a week.
Also I make sure I have a really good breakfast, I have a cup of coffee, but I have found that I haven't really been drinking it all..just a few drinks and I'm done.
I usually take a nutri-grain bar with me to snack on in between classes and that usually holds me over.
When I get home...which is around 2:15ish, I will plan for dinner, maybe have another small snack like an apple or a fat-free yogurt, and will set out the food for dinner.
The awesome part is, I have had some chocolate for my period this week (it ended tuesday), so I'm glad I worked more of it off then I thought.
Today I had an eggo waffle with sugar-free syrup, coffee.
No Snack.
Lunch Paul and I split a footlong turkey sub (so 6") with american cheese, lettuce, pickles, and light mayo, and a small bag of sunchips.
No Snack
Dinner: I am making Caesar salad for myself with stuffed chicken that my mom had made the other day..it is so good.
And for a dessert, I am making Carrot and Celery juice...sounds gross, but it is soooo good. I love it..and it's healthy. =)
Oh, as far as exercising...
I was on the elliptical for 30 minutes earlier today, and I will probably do some yoga on the wii for about 30-40 minutes. =)
Oh and my fav part is, during basketball season, I only weighed 3lbs less than what I do now! I would seriously not mind if I just dropped another 10lbs and toned up...It would be so amazing.
=)..I am so excited..
Next thing to get myself off of...
Soda.
I'm not drinking as much as I used to, but it is still more than I would like.
2 a week would be nice.
I'm doing like 4.
I'll have to update more later...=)
I am so excited...and to be perfectly honest, I haven't really done any OFFICIAL working out..all I did was cut out Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks..which has been the toughest.
I take the stairs to all of my classes rather than the elevator...and I park in the upper lot of the campus, so I have to walk 8 flights of stairs (down to classes/back up to car), 2 to my first class (up and down), I go to the building next door, walk up 4 more, walk down the same 4, then go back to the original building...so technically, I walk about 18 flights of stairs up and down every Monday and Wednesday.
On tuesday I just walk up and down 2..so four total.
So about 22 flights of stairs at school a week.
Also I make sure I have a really good breakfast, I have a cup of coffee, but I have found that I haven't really been drinking it all..just a few drinks and I'm done.
I usually take a nutri-grain bar with me to snack on in between classes and that usually holds me over.
When I get home...which is around 2:15ish, I will plan for dinner, maybe have another small snack like an apple or a fat-free yogurt, and will set out the food for dinner.
The awesome part is, I have had some chocolate for my period this week (it ended tuesday), so I'm glad I worked more of it off then I thought.
Today I had an eggo waffle with sugar-free syrup, coffee.
No Snack.
Lunch Paul and I split a footlong turkey sub (so 6") with american cheese, lettuce, pickles, and light mayo, and a small bag of sunchips.
No Snack
Dinner: I am making Caesar salad for myself with stuffed chicken that my mom had made the other day..it is so good.
And for a dessert, I am making Carrot and Celery juice...sounds gross, but it is soooo good. I love it..and it's healthy. =)
Oh, as far as exercising...
I was on the elliptical for 30 minutes earlier today, and I will probably do some yoga on the wii for about 30-40 minutes. =)
Oh and my fav part is, during basketball season, I only weighed 3lbs less than what I do now! I would seriously not mind if I just dropped another 10lbs and toned up...It would be so amazing.
=)..I am so excited..
Next thing to get myself off of...
Soda.
I'm not drinking as much as I used to, but it is still more than I would like.
2 a week would be nice.
I'm doing like 4.
I'll have to update more later...=)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Really Quick...
Irene...
We LOVED the chicken pot pie..it was soo good.
Even Paul gave kudos!
I have to go though.
It's still snowing. I didn't go to Journalism class today.
I got the work though.
Oh well,
I gotta go. I'm whipped from shoveling and I need to make dinner.
Talk more later...
We LOVED the chicken pot pie..it was soo good.
Even Paul gave kudos!
I have to go though.
It's still snowing. I didn't go to Journalism class today.
I got the work though.
Oh well,
I gotta go. I'm whipped from shoveling and I need to make dinner.
Talk more later...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Voted: Most Popular Fiancee of a Mobile Disc Jockey.
SO...
I was talking to Paul..since he is on his way home...and he was telling me that he met someone from theknot.com who said that she knew me.
That was numero uno on the list.
THEN quite a few of the DJ vendors (keep your eyes out now!) were asking around to see who was engaged seeing as they read on the knot that I am a Hudson Valley bride and wanted to know which DJ I was getting engaged to...just to make sure it wasn't a scam.
Paul reassured them that I am not on there to promote their business...which is the truth.
I am on there to get opinions on vendors and ideas for the wedding, and why should I be deprived of the experience just because he is in the wedding business?
Go Hunnie!
lol.
So not only am I now one of the most popular brides on the knot to vendors alone...but also I just helped Paul and Larry figure out how many vendors go snooping onto the knot to test their ratings.
So good or bad, I'm not sure...I am now one of the most popular brides in the Hudson Valley.
Wow.
I was talking to Paul..since he is on his way home...and he was telling me that he met someone from theknot.com who said that she knew me.
That was numero uno on the list.
THEN quite a few of the DJ vendors (keep your eyes out now!) were asking around to see who was engaged seeing as they read on the knot that I am a Hudson Valley bride and wanted to know which DJ I was getting engaged to...just to make sure it wasn't a scam.
Paul reassured them that I am not on there to promote their business...which is the truth.
I am on there to get opinions on vendors and ideas for the wedding, and why should I be deprived of the experience just because he is in the wedding business?
Go Hunnie!
lol.
So not only am I now one of the most popular brides on the knot to vendors alone...but also I just helped Paul and Larry figure out how many vendors go snooping onto the knot to test their ratings.
So good or bad, I'm not sure...I am now one of the most popular brides in the Hudson Valley.
Wow.
I know I haven't posted in the past couple of days...
Friday I was super busy.
Paul and I had to go to the mall to get a few things, went to the store, went to his meeting and didn't get back until 12 a.m.
Yesterday...
We were super busy yesterday too.
I didn't workout yesterday but I kept my cal intake low.
Today...
I had a pancake with sugar free syrup and a cup of coffee for breakfast.
I didn't really have any snack.
Lunch, I had left over tortellini for lunch.
Dinner, I'm not really sure what is for dinner, but it's definitely going to be light.
Then we are watching the football game...even though the Giants aren't in the superbowl. :-(
I was NOT happy with Mr. Manning on that one.
I need to run to Walmart so I can get a couple boxes of nutri-grain bars so I can have them for classes.
Ugh...weather channel is calling for more snow Tuesday. Wonderful.
Tomorrow will be my first day of the majority of my classes and the snow isn't supposed to start until later on so I will get through those hopefully.
Okay....I forgot what I was going to type...
Paul is at work..well sort of, he went to Anthony's Pier 9 to do the Bridal show....it's from 12-5...how stupid is that? A 5 hour Bridal Show.
I went with him last year because his "boss" couldn't go, he got hurt shoveling snow and slipped a disk or something.
I went...and was pretty bored.
Although Paul is supposed to be bringing me home brochures for flowers.
Our reception is going to be at Catlin Gardens, so I know they obviously have flower arrangements there, but not for bouquets and boutonnieres.
They'll do our cake, so that's taken care of.
Already have a photographer.
A videographer.
A DJ, obviously..lol.
We still have a lot to do....I have lots of time though for the smaller stuff.
I have ideas for my dress, and the color scheme that I want, but we'll see.
Anyway, I need to get going, tomorrow will probably be a later blog, or I may not be able to blog until Tuesday.
We'll see how things go.
Paul and I had to go to the mall to get a few things, went to the store, went to his meeting and didn't get back until 12 a.m.
Yesterday...
We were super busy yesterday too.
I didn't workout yesterday but I kept my cal intake low.
Today...
I had a pancake with sugar free syrup and a cup of coffee for breakfast.
I didn't really have any snack.
Lunch, I had left over tortellini for lunch.
Dinner, I'm not really sure what is for dinner, but it's definitely going to be light.
Then we are watching the football game...even though the Giants aren't in the superbowl. :-(
I was NOT happy with Mr. Manning on that one.
I need to run to Walmart so I can get a couple boxes of nutri-grain bars so I can have them for classes.
Ugh...weather channel is calling for more snow Tuesday. Wonderful.
Tomorrow will be my first day of the majority of my classes and the snow isn't supposed to start until later on so I will get through those hopefully.
Okay....I forgot what I was going to type...
Paul is at work..well sort of, he went to Anthony's Pier 9 to do the Bridal show....it's from 12-5...how stupid is that? A 5 hour Bridal Show.
I went with him last year because his "boss" couldn't go, he got hurt shoveling snow and slipped a disk or something.
I went...and was pretty bored.
Although Paul is supposed to be bringing me home brochures for flowers.
Our reception is going to be at Catlin Gardens, so I know they obviously have flower arrangements there, but not for bouquets and boutonnieres.
They'll do our cake, so that's taken care of.
Already have a photographer.
A videographer.
A DJ, obviously..lol.
We still have a lot to do....I have lots of time though for the smaller stuff.
I have ideas for my dress, and the color scheme that I want, but we'll see.
Anyway, I need to get going, tomorrow will probably be a later blog, or I may not be able to blog until Tuesday.
We'll see how things go.
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