Yesterday, I turned the ripe-old age of 37. I share my birthday with my dear friend Jenni, who did NOT turn 37! {I love ya Jenni!}
My day was filled with birthday wishes from friends and family, lunch with a friend, flowers from my husband and children, gifts, and finished off with a dinner date with Paco at Twigs, and included not one but two lemondrop martinis. Wow, they hit me hard, but were soooo good! This morning I am having coffee and ibuprofen for breakfast. The meal of champions.
I have been such a slacker about blogging!! I have lots to say, but keep getting wrapped up in everything else. Soooo, tonight you can expect a big ole' post about what's been going on in my life. I know you are waiting with baited breath, right?
Oh yeah, I'm up to 23 pounds lost! Sweet!!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
THANKFUL
Happy Thanksgiving! I have many things to be thankful for, as do all of you. Celebrate your blessings, and the time you spend with friends and family. May you all have many more reason to be thankful in the coming year!
20 POUNDS!
Yep, that's right! I have lost my first 20 pounds. It hasn't come without struggle....but I finally feel like I am going to actually go all the way this time. I have much more to go, but am celebrating myself today! I am LOVING the gym...is it possible to become addicted to working out? I find I can't wait to get there and kick my own butt! It really is exhilarating. Yoga classes with my friend Carol are going great as well.
My eating habits have completely changed now. I'm craving healthy, nutritious foods and supplements and have had no problem staying away from the junk. It's as though something finally "clicked" for me. I'm so thankful for this weight loss competition we have going at work....I think its the root of whats keeping me going and motivating me to change my life!
I'm totally loving the new (and changing) me!
My eating habits have completely changed now. I'm craving healthy, nutritious foods and supplements and have had no problem staying away from the junk. It's as though something finally "clicked" for me. I'm so thankful for this weight loss competition we have going at work....I think its the root of whats keeping me going and motivating me to change my life!
I'm totally loving the new (and changing) me!
TIS THE SEASON
*warning: the following post was written by an irritated author who is apparently feeling very sorry for herself today. You've been warned!
This week, while I am so thankful for so many things, I can't help but feel a little down, missing my own family. Working in the industry that I do, the holidays do not bring extra time off to enjoy the season. Instead, I'm lucky to get 2 days off together. I find myself feeling bitter about it every holiday season.
It is what it is, and after 16 years of it, I've found there isn't much hope of change.
I'm envious of those who get 4 and 5 day weekends to travel and see their loved ones, or even just to relax around home, put up decorations, and re-energize. This year, I don't even want to think about how I'm going to get decorations up, shop, and muster up any holiday cheer. Truthfully I don't even want to. I am one person and I can only do so much. I have one day off this week and it will be spent frantically trying to get the leaves out of my yard and get ready for the snow to hit. If I don't do it myself, it won't get done and I will have a giant mess in the spring. Halloween decorations are still piled in the basement waiting for me to pack them away. The list does go on and on. I want to give up, throw my hands in the air and fly away to Virgina to be with my sister, drink wine and pour my heart out about the unfairness of it all. Instead, I will press on as I always do.
UGH. I don't even know what kind of post this is. I'm obviously out of sorts this morning...wanting to go work out but the gym is closed. Maybe some yoga will ease the tension and lift my spirits.
Feeling hopeful...
This week, while I am so thankful for so many things, I can't help but feel a little down, missing my own family. Working in the industry that I do, the holidays do not bring extra time off to enjoy the season. Instead, I'm lucky to get 2 days off together. I find myself feeling bitter about it every holiday season.
It is what it is, and after 16 years of it, I've found there isn't much hope of change.
I'm envious of those who get 4 and 5 day weekends to travel and see their loved ones, or even just to relax around home, put up decorations, and re-energize. This year, I don't even want to think about how I'm going to get decorations up, shop, and muster up any holiday cheer. Truthfully I don't even want to. I am one person and I can only do so much. I have one day off this week and it will be spent frantically trying to get the leaves out of my yard and get ready for the snow to hit. If I don't do it myself, it won't get done and I will have a giant mess in the spring. Halloween decorations are still piled in the basement waiting for me to pack them away. The list does go on and on. I want to give up, throw my hands in the air and fly away to Virgina to be with my sister, drink wine and pour my heart out about the unfairness of it all. Instead, I will press on as I always do.
UGH. I don't even know what kind of post this is. I'm obviously out of sorts this morning...wanting to go work out but the gym is closed. Maybe some yoga will ease the tension and lift my spirits.
Feeling hopeful...
Saturday, November 21, 2009
WE'RE SINGIN' AND DANCIN'!
Check out a couple special greetings from the Sutton family below. The videos are different, so be sure to watch each one! Also, remember to scroll to the bottom of the page and pause the music so you can hear the video.
Enjoy!!
Enjoy!!
RANDOM EARLY MORNING THOUGHTS
*why DO I get up so early?
*can my neighbors see me walking around in my underwear?
*would they really WANT to?
*I love the peaceful house in the early morning
*working in grocery retail really puts a damper on your holiday spirit
*do I have to put on makeup today?
*my butt is definately shrinking
*I love my son for his uniqueness
*really need to get those leaves out of the yard before the snow hits
*my house is a train wreck
*wish the gym was open this morning
*dreaming of a warm tropical place
*what should I pack for lunch?
*missing my sister
*wonder if I'll wake everybody up if I use the blender. duh.
*thankful for a healthy family
*I love my daughter for her sweetness
*I hate carpet
*Why can't there be more hours in the day?
*My husband is an amazing father
*I've lost 18 pounds!
*how do those jiffy lube guys really feel about having to stand on the corner and wave?
*It's too darn early to think clearly
Time to face the inevitable and get ready for work. Hope you enjoyed my random early morning thoughts.
*can my neighbors see me walking around in my underwear?
*would they really WANT to?
*I love the peaceful house in the early morning
*working in grocery retail really puts a damper on your holiday spirit
*do I have to put on makeup today?
*my butt is definately shrinking
*I love my son for his uniqueness
*really need to get those leaves out of the yard before the snow hits
*my house is a train wreck
*wish the gym was open this morning
*dreaming of a warm tropical place
*what should I pack for lunch?
*missing my sister
*wonder if I'll wake everybody up if I use the blender. duh.
*thankful for a healthy family
*I love my daughter for her sweetness
*I hate carpet
*Why can't there be more hours in the day?
*My husband is an amazing father
*I've lost 18 pounds!
*how do those jiffy lube guys really feel about having to stand on the corner and wave?
*It's too darn early to think clearly
Time to face the inevitable and get ready for work. Hope you enjoyed my random early morning thoughts.
Friday, November 20, 2009
FEELING GREAT
Boy, I have been a slacker at blogging lately. Maybe because I've been a gym rat and am absolutely loving it! I've been hitting the gym 4-5 days a week religiously. I've lost 17 pounds since I got serious about dropping the weight about a month ago. (I've lost 11 lbs since we started our "Biggest loser" competition at work 2 weeks ago). Its finally become a habit, and I'm finding ways of making sure I get that "Me" time in. Whether its at 5am before work, on the weekends before Paco leaves for work, etc, its a priority. I am actually excited to get there and I really challenge myself. For me, half the fun is being around other people who are excercising. It draws out my competitive side!! I feel great! A friend and I joined a yoga class on Tuesdays...also really fun.
Not to be outdone, Paco has lost around 13 pounds and has been working out and lifting weights again. As if he needs BIGGER muscles. {grin}
Wish us luck!!
Not to be outdone, Paco has lost around 13 pounds and has been working out and lifting weights again. As if he needs BIGGER muscles. {grin}
Wish us luck!!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
PROTEIN SMOOTHIE
I just tried this recipe for a breakfast protein smoothie. YUM!!
Mix the following together in a blender:
1 small banana
1 cup fat free milk
1 tsp peanut butter
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 scoops chocolate protein powder (I use the biggest loser powder)
Ice
This was SO good..and very filling because its full of fiber. Give it a try!
*This recipe came from Bob Harper's "Are you ready!" book
Mix the following together in a blender:
1 small banana
1 cup fat free milk
1 tsp peanut butter
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 scoops chocolate protein powder (I use the biggest loser powder)
Ice
This was SO good..and very filling because its full of fiber. Give it a try!
*This recipe came from Bob Harper's "Are you ready!" book
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