2 days til Tampa!!!

Almost time for the first vacation with the boyfriend. I am so excited, I'll admit mostly about missing work but the trip will be great too lol. We have the whole time planned out, going to do a whole lot of nothing and sit on the beach...sounds perfect to me! It's his daughter's b-day so we will be taking her out for her 1st legal drink (I'm just being realistic).

Oh and FYI I made my packing list and the white bikini is definitely on it! Let the countdown begin!!! Already hit up the gym and packed my lunch, OP today!

1st 5K

I finally took the imitative and signed up for my first 5K race. It's for a children's home in the area. When I worked for child protective services I had a bunch of kids there so I figured it would be a great reason to get off my butt and get some donations!

Now I just have to start running again LOL. I ran a mile this a.m in 11 minutes and it went very well, I could have gone further but I had already done my lifting and the boyfriend was waiting for me. I guess I'm going to have to start doing a.m and p.m workouts.

I'm both excited and nervous but I know I can do it and the race is for a great cause so now it's training time :)

week 2 increased weight lifting

So last week was my first week of increased weight lifting and I completed it BUT I was so sore on my weekend away at the beach that I could barely move LOL. We still had a great time, I just can't remember the last time that I was ever that sore. I'm noticing I'm a lot more hungry on the days that I do weight training too. I might have to start eating those activity points...

Today was the first day of the 2nd week. We did shoulders and it was reasonably easy but it is my first day back so I expect that it will get harder as my muscles get tired throughout the week. I think today was the first time I had to convince the boyfriend that we had to go to the gym. He was not wanting to get up and I had to tell him that he was supposed to be the trainer!

This is the start of the count down. We are going to Tampa on the 17th of September and I just bought a white bikini from Victoria's Secret. I want to be able to rock it when we go so I am making a promise to myself to really get back OP and hit the gym like I should be and was in the beginning.

"Lift like a man, look like a goddess"

Along with my boyfriend helping me learn how to master the free weights I started reading The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler w/Cassandra Forsythe, M.S. and workout programs by Alwyn Cosgrove. The book and my boyfriend seem to be right in the same set of mind, women can and should lift weights the same way that men do.

Now I'm not saying that what I have been doing isn't working because it definitely got me this far but I can already see that this is going to push me even further and give me the end result that I'm looking for. I'm hoping to really tone up and see muscle definition without flexing.

So far the week has been good. We've done back and chest, tomorrow is arms. I'll admit that I am definitely sore but I'll have the weekend to rest and we are going to the beach for a few days so I won't have to do anything but lounge around. I was a bit worried about working out with him since I really keep to myself at the gym but he has been great and so motivational.

So as of week one I am definately enjoying the program. I'm hoping to see some results by the middle of September when I go to Tampa :) Measurements to come as soon as I get the time to do them!

Super tired from the weekend

This past weekend was great and relaxing but I'm still tired from it lol. The new guy and I went to my hometown (on the lake) to get away from the normal weekend craziness. We went out for dinner with my mother and her boyfriend and then spent the following day at the lake just laying around and swimming. I showed him around the small town and we had a lot of fun. I had to basically drag him out of there; he didn't want to come back home.

Sunday we went to a BBQ at my Great Aunt's house. I think it was virtually painless for him though. Everyone was really nice to him, no embarrassing comments thank god. He was really sweet about even going since I would have been a nervous wreck if the situation was the other way around.

I stayed OP all weekend but I didn't make it to the gym at all. I was back there after work today and had a great workout. I got stuck on that tv show, something like I didn't know I was pregnant...it was ridiculous and I couldn't help watching the entire thing. I ended up doing 40 minutes on the arc trainer, 25 minutes on the treadmill, an ab workout, lunges, squats and other strength training for my legs.

I'm watching tv tonight and plan on making it an early night so I can get up early for the gym. Tomorrow is my Mom's birthday and I am meeting her after work at my Oma's house for dinner. She wants to have falafal (probably didn't spell that right!) and other stuff I've never had before but I told her I would try it. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it right?

small vent, great day

So the last two weeks I've been maintaining. I mean I'm trying to lose but I can't. I've been working just as hard as usual but the new challenge is the new guy. Being in this new relationship is definitely making it harder to lose weight. He has the metabolism of a freakin' animal, it's amazing. The man can eat 4000 calories a day and lose weight. I am having to work out twice a day just to not gain, it's ridiculous.

I have to keep reminding him that I can make my own plate when we eat and that I can't eat the same things he does. I tell him I didn't lose this weight cause I hate food (I LOVE FOOD) so putting it in front of me is not fair! At BBQs he's getting me a cheeseburger and hot dog at the same time! At dinner it's a LB of steak tips, good god! Then he wants to go out for ice cream, come on!!! LOL, I've been doing my best to not give in and eat everything he gives me but I am really lucky he has two hungry dogs that want to eat everything in sight.

Anyways, end of vent. I'm doing great this week and hoping for a loss on Thursday night. I went out with my mom tonight for her birthday and we had sushi and got pedicures. It was her first one ever and she really enjoyed it. I'm glad I could spend such a good time with her :)

great weekend and back on track

I had a great weekend but definitely ate more then I should have. I tried to even it out by going to the gym each day but I'm pretty sure it didn't! I'm back on track today though. I was OP all day long even though I made chocolate chip cookies for work for tomorrow.

I went to the gym and had a great workout. 35 minutes on the arc trainer, 20 on the elliptical and strength training for my arms. I also ACTUALLY started the 100 sit up a day challenge for 30 days. I started it last Thursday but I didn't want to say anything because I have started it and failed so many times it's ridiculous. This time I've kept it up everyday and I'm pretty happy with myself. I'm doing 40 regular crunches, 20 on each side bicycle style and then 20 leg raises in the roman chair (no not technically a sit up but it's supposed to be the best for your lower abs so it's getting done).

I've got a lot planned this weekend and I'm excited about all of it, concert on Wednesday night, MMA fights on Friday night, lobster boil at my new guy's house on Saturday. It's going to be a fun weekend.

Great 4th of July Weekend :)

Well I haven't written since the start of my long weekend since I've just been so busy. I lost -.4lbs at my weigh in on Thursday night which I was happy with. I've been making pretty good food choices at all the cookouts that I've gone to as well so I'm hoping that once the weekend is over I can back on track completely and have a loss this coming Thursday as well.

The weekend has been great. New guy and I packed up and headed to the ocean on Saturday. We got there early so we could get a good spot and I packed a lunch which he thought was fantastic even though it was just a turkey sandwich (piled high for him of course), his favorite chips, some cut up veggies, cheese and crackers and grapes. Some men are pretty easy to please in the food department. We played a little catch with the football and we even went in the water. FYI for those who don't live in New England, the ocean doesn't really get warm in Maine lol.

Yesterday I wanted to see fireworks and he wanted to go to a BBQ at a place that had them so that worked out perfectly. We had a great time, I met some new people, it was fun.

Today I'm thinking motorcycle ride or absolutely nothing lol. It might be nice to have just a relaxing day off of nothing. Hope everyone is having a great weekend :)

WI is tonight

I'm thinking I might not lose anything, ugh. Well I guess it won't bother me too much as long as I don't gain. I definitely skipped the gym until Tuesday sooooooo I can't expect miracles right?

Last night I had kind of a crummy night. New guy and I had our first fight. Well it wasn't so much of a fight as it was he golfed all day and drank WAY (this is such an understatement) with his buddies which caused some issues. I was good with it and handled myTOTALLYSOBERself well but I did end up leaving and not participating in the drama. Got a bunch of I'm sorry calls/texts but I'll admit I'm still kind of disappointed that any of it happened.

Might be time to put the brakes on a little, not fully but just a little and spend a little more time with ME lol. Tonight I'm going to my meeting and then out for dinner by myself, maybe sushi. I really like doing this since the social worker in me will talk to just about anybody so I meet new people. Fingers crossed that I lose a little bit tonight :)

Sorry not writing as much

Wow, I am really behind in my writing...sorry.

I lost -1.2lbs last week at weigh in. I'm down -39lbs and am out of the 130s! WOOHOO 129lbs :) it feels fantastic.

I slacked off on exercise this past weekend. I did do a 2.5 mile Strawberry Festival walk on Saturday with my friend but I bailed on the gym for the entire weekend. I was back in there today though and really hit it hard, 40 minutes on the arc trainer and 20 minutes on the treadmill. I plan on getting up early and going to the gym tomorrow morning.

Now for an update on everything else. Things are going great with the new guy. His daughter was up here for a little bit longer then a week and we got along pretty well. We went to see this great rock cover band on Saturday night at a local bar and had a fantastic time singing AC DC and similar bands at the top of our lungs LOL. Just trying to get to know him and see what happens I guess. It seems like we get along pretty good though and I'm enjoying myself. Who knows what will happen?

WI results :)

So I lost -.6lbs at last night's weigh in. I don't think I'm going to see big numbers anymore though but I'm happy with -.6lbs that's for sure. I'm at 130 right now and I want to get down to 128 maybe 125 but I'm waiting to see how I look and how it feels. I want to be comfortable and not have to worry about gaining after I eat something when I pick my actual goal weight.

Last night I met my new guy's daughter but just for a minute. I'm supposed to actually meet her today or tomorrow at a cookout. I hope it goes well, I'm nervous about it. I haven't mentioned the age difference on my blog but it's pretty big, I'm 28 and he's 44, which makes his daughter 20. It hasn't been an issue until I thought about meeting his daughter when she came home from school and how she might feel. I guess I just don't want her to be uncomfortable. Hopefully it works out and we get along, fingers crossed.

My mother met him last night and they got along great. She really liked him and we all had a good time. We just met and had a drink after my weigh in and before the graduation. I didn't want to make the first time they met this big drawn out affair, just 30 minutes no pressure, have a good time. I think it was a good decision and I'm pretty happy she approves since her opinion matters a lot to me.

I'm looking forward to the weekend and will post an update when I get a chance. Everyone have a great one, get out there and do something, it's summertime :)

today is weigh in day

Today is my weigh in day (well tonight at 445 actually). I've been getting up and going to the gym in the morning and it's been fantastic. I feel great at the beginning of the day and motivated to stay OP all day long. Hopefully this shows up on the scale and I lose!

Tonight I am going to a graduation for my friend's daughter and then the after party for desserts and drinks. Hopefully I will have enough time in between my weigh in and the graduation that I can grab some dinner or I'm probably going to be stuffing my starving face with desserts lol.

Time to get ready for work. Two more days til the weekend :) it's supposed to be beautiful for the entire weekend. I can not wait!

weekend update

So I did end up going to the Red Sox game and it was unbelievable. On top of seeing Fenway for the first time it was drizzling a little so not everyone showed up and we got to sit about 8 rows back from 1st base. Then of course there was the grand slam and they played a great game (and won)...amazing!

We had a great time, cramming onto the train, going to all the resturants and bars, taking pictures and watching the game. Definately one of the best times that I've had in a long time.

Might have gone a little off plan with the number of beverages and a fenway frank (of course) but it was one day and I am back on plan today :)

Ladies Night

I had a GREAT time out last night. Our costumes were fantastic and people knew that we were dressed up like the ladies from Sex and the City. It was so much fun. I definitely have missed having just a night out with the girls. We promised that we would do it again in August but come up with something else to do, perhaps a night away.

We had a bunch of snacks and numerous pink beverages. Typically I drink light beer so this was sort of different. We went to TGIFridays and had this drink that they actually put cotton candy in! It was so tasty. I've never even had cotton candy before but I can see why people like it.

Today I'm going to Boston with the new guy. He wants to see the Red Sox but I'm not sure the weather is going to hold up for that. I hope so though since I've never been to Fenway or seen the Red Sox play, it would be so sweet (and a surprise since he just called me about it this morning!!!)! Regardless I'm sure it'll be a great day anyway :)

TGIF

I lost .5lbs at my weigh in last night :)

Today is Friday and I'm going to see Sex and the City with the girls tonight. It's going to be fun but a late night. The movie doesn't start until 9:55 so we are meeting for drinks at 6:30, dinner at 8. I think it's going to be a crazy night :)

I looked up the menu at the restaurant we are going to and there are definitely items on there that I can eat without worrying about going over my points. I'm just worried they will want to order apps instead of eating and those aren't really looking that good for me lol. It's only one night though and I know how to not go overboard.

Other than tonight I've got no plans for the weekend. Hopefully something comes up for tomorrow night and I'm pretty sure it will :) Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

This week is dragging

This week is going by so slowly. I'm looking forward to Friday night when I get to go out with the ladies to see Sex and the City 2. We are dressing up like the characters (not my idea but I'm getting used to it and have the perfect outfit so I'm getting excited about it. I'm supposed to be Carrie since I have blonde curly hair and that's who I got assigned to be lol. My dress is a TINY hot pink fitted dress with lime green underneath. I'm wearing it with some peep toe sandals that are the same color. The outfit is fantastic and didn't cost me a dime since my friend has had it in her closet for years.

Tonight I took it easy. I didn't have to go to the gym after work since I got up and went this morning (YAY ME!!!) so when I got a call to go out for dinner I could go no problem. I ate 1/2 a grilled chicken Cesar wrap and a few fries, not really that hungry today. Then came home and watched Hell's Kitchen and did a manicure and pedicure. Did my toes in hot pink to match the dress with black tips like a french manicure but with color. Never did this before but it came out pretty good actually.

Going to go to bed now so I can get up and go to the gym in the morning :)

I just don't get it

I got flowers today at work from the new guy that I've gone out with a few times. They are really beautiful, slightly orange maybe coral long stem roses. Orange is even my favorite color and I'll admit I did not expect them whatsoever. So when they got there you'd think I would be just so happy, I mean I would think that, but nope I had to leave the office because it made me cry (not a lot but my eyes definately filled up with them). I don't know if it was just so touching or if I freaked out a little. I just don't know why I can't handle this attention? It blows my mind.

I didn't make it to the gym this morning but I did go after work. I did 35 minutes on the arc trainer and then strength training for my legs. It felt great but tomorrow I'm going to try to get up in the morning and go. I did my laundry tonight so hopefully I can get home early and just relax after work.

weigh in results and the weekend

I didn't get time to write after my weigh in on Thursday but I was down -1.8lbs which makes a grand total so far of -34lbs! Very exciting, I only have 2lbs to go until I reach my goal weight of 128. Now I'm thinking that I might be able to lower my weight a little more, I definately never thought I'd actually be in the 120s :)

This weekend was pretty good, not as exciting as last weekend but fun all the same. On Friday night I went out for dinner, and then out for a few beverages with some friends.

Saturday night I worked for my first non-training shift as a bartender. It was a pretty easy function and I was working with one of my friends so we had a fun time. I did forget to get something to eat before it and ended up snacking on a few brownies but lesson learned, eat before work. And really I had gone to the gym in the morning so not too much damage done there.

Sunday I didn't do too much just went to the gym and then relaxed. It's bed time now and I'm ready to attempt to get up and go to the gym tomorrow morning before work.

Back on schedule

Well it's not like I've totally been off plan but I have been off my regular schedule since I haven't been able to work out. I started going back to the gym on Saturday and finally and have kept it up since. Today was my hard day at work and it was super busy.

After work I went to my Oma's house for dinner since she is going out tomorrow night (when I usually go). She made a fantastic dinner of shake and bake chicken, brussels sprouts, sugar snap peas and salad. It was great.

Right after that I went to the gym (couldn't get up this morning to go if my life depended on it lol) and I did 40 minutes on the arc trainer, 20 minutes running on the treadmill and then strength training for my arms. It felt great. It was my first regular work out since I got my tattoo done.

Now it's time for my all time favorite reality show, Hell's Kitchen. It is so exciting. I love Chef Gordon Ramsey no matter how much of a jerk he can be. I can't wait to pick my favorites :)

WI results

So last night I had my weigh in which I had even intention of skipping but that would make me a hypocrite since I always say you have to (wo)man up and face the music. When I weighed myself on Monday when I got back from my vacation I was up 3lbs, AND I could not work out this week because of the foot tattoo sooooooo I did not think last night's weigh in was going to go well at all.

I was of course WRONG, down .2lbs (meaning I lost the 3lbs I was up + another .2lbs)! I mean I was OP the entire week, had to be with the conditions I was facing but I'm just so happy it worked out.

This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend, which means a long weekend filled with outside, motor cycle rides, the pool, beer and the grill. I'm looking forward to it and nervous about it all at the same time. I'm starting back up at the gym tomorrow morning so that should be helpful, other than that I'm just going to try to continue to make good choices and do the best I can. Good Luck everyone and have a great weekend :)