2/5/2010
Another day another dollar right? I keep telling myself that. Today I got into an argument with a partner in one of our location about something trivial and petty, but I was pretty aggravated by the whole thing.
I maintained a professional demeanor but I was pretty frustrated. So, I muddled my way through it all, and made it work. Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, but I am not thinking of it in terms of romance. It is the busiest weekend of the year and it is crazy. I have been anticipating it's arrival for over a month now and not exactly looking forward to it.
Activity:
None
Meals
power bar
16 oz Gatorade
veggie wrap
Naked Juice
2 beers
1 quesadilla
Tuesday
One One Five
1/4/2010
Day 115 of 182
Well, it has been a few days since I fell off of my bike, which I continue to get crap about. I keep trying to tell people that it wasn't my fault, but it doesn't seem to make a bit of a difference.
My schedule continues to frustrate me and it changes on nearly a daily basis. It's all about establishing a routine, but that is proving to be impossible. I left for work today at 9:00 A.M. and got back home this evening at 8:00 P.M. My body still thinks that it is operating on a night owl's schedule so adjusting to an earlier mindset is actually pretty difficult.
Activity:
2 miles
Meals
Special K cereal with blueberries
power bar
16 oz Gatorade
small salad
granola bar
banana
red bull (12 oz)
large salad with salmon
Day 115 of 182
Well, it has been a few days since I fell off of my bike, which I continue to get crap about. I keep trying to tell people that it wasn't my fault, but it doesn't seem to make a bit of a difference.
My schedule continues to frustrate me and it changes on nearly a daily basis. It's all about establishing a routine, but that is proving to be impossible. I left for work today at 9:00 A.M. and got back home this evening at 8:00 P.M. My body still thinks that it is operating on a night owl's schedule so adjusting to an earlier mindset is actually pretty difficult.
Activity:
2 miles
Meals
Special K cereal with blueberries
power bar
16 oz Gatorade
small salad
granola bar
banana
red bull (12 oz)
large salad with salmon
Wednesday
one one four
02/03/2010
Day 114 of 182
I woke up this morning in excruciating pain beginning at the tip of my toes, progressing throughout my entire body. My "accident" yesterday proved to hurt even more than I could imagine. I guess the older you are the harder you fall. As a child, I use to bounce more, but now that I am getting older, it is becoming apparent that I no longer bounce, I simply fall and hit the ground like a bag of rocks.
I actually got a blood blister on the tip of my toes and right now my appendages appear to resemble a Dalmatian but with purple and blue spots. I am walking with a limp because my knee is so sore and bruised and I was unable to walk or jog today. . . so that kind of sucked. Just add that to the list of inactive days.
I took my stupid bike to the bike shop yesterday so that I could fix the broken piece, twenty six dollars and a lot of shame later, drove the bike back home. Now, I can't complain too much about my Walmart special bike since I got it for free, but the guy who repaired my bicycle had no problem with making me feel embarrassed about my crappy, heavy bike. He also pointed out that it is too small for my height, which is no surprise because I got it from my sister in law who happens to be about a foot shorter than me. I informed my bicycle technician that this is just my starter bike and that I plan on purchasing a higher quality piece of machinery. . . Hopefully sooner than later.
Activity:
none
Meals
odwalla granola bar
naked juice
special k cereal with blueberries and milk
2 crispy bean burritos
1/4 cheese quesadilla
2 beers
Day 114 of 182
I woke up this morning in excruciating pain beginning at the tip of my toes, progressing throughout my entire body. My "accident" yesterday proved to hurt even more than I could imagine. I guess the older you are the harder you fall. As a child, I use to bounce more, but now that I am getting older, it is becoming apparent that I no longer bounce, I simply fall and hit the ground like a bag of rocks.
I actually got a blood blister on the tip of my toes and right now my appendages appear to resemble a Dalmatian but with purple and blue spots. I am walking with a limp because my knee is so sore and bruised and I was unable to walk or jog today. . . so that kind of sucked. Just add that to the list of inactive days.
I took my stupid bike to the bike shop yesterday so that I could fix the broken piece, twenty six dollars and a lot of shame later, drove the bike back home. Now, I can't complain too much about my Walmart special bike since I got it for free, but the guy who repaired my bicycle had no problem with making me feel embarrassed about my crappy, heavy bike. He also pointed out that it is too small for my height, which is no surprise because I got it from my sister in law who happens to be about a foot shorter than me. I informed my bicycle technician that this is just my starter bike and that I plan on purchasing a higher quality piece of machinery. . . Hopefully sooner than later.
Activity:
none
Meals
odwalla granola bar
naked juice
special k cereal with blueberries and milk
2 crispy bean burritos
1/4 cheese quesadilla
2 beers
Tuesday
Fall off and get back on (day 113)
02/02/2010
Day 113 of 182
I awoke today with the best exercise intentions. I got up early and I ventured out for a workout. I completed nearly four miles and was prepared for a bike ride and an additional walk. . . but, as I have discussed, things happen.
I went out for my run and that went o.k. and my day progressed. I noticed, while I was at the track, the variation of people frequenting the venue. It had it all, the fat and the thin, the fit and the unfit, the runners and the walkers, the young and the old. It was interesting how one common interest brought so many different people together.
I got home and I decided to go for a bike ride to go grab my lunch. . . that was until my pedal broke and I fell (hard) off of my bike into the street. Falling as a thirty something is not as easy as it was as a child and I hurt all over from the incident. I have multiple bruises and it basically sucks. So, I hurt and my efforts were in vain.
Activity:
3.5 miles
Meals
Oatmeal
power bar
16 oz gatorade
6" tuna sandwich
1 bag baked lays
1/2 power bar
7 oz salmon
wedge salad
bread
Day 113 of 182
I awoke today with the best exercise intentions. I got up early and I ventured out for a workout. I completed nearly four miles and was prepared for a bike ride and an additional walk. . . but, as I have discussed, things happen.
I went out for my run and that went o.k. and my day progressed. I noticed, while I was at the track, the variation of people frequenting the venue. It had it all, the fat and the thin, the fit and the unfit, the runners and the walkers, the young and the old. It was interesting how one common interest brought so many different people together.
I got home and I decided to go for a bike ride to go grab my lunch. . . that was until my pedal broke and I fell (hard) off of my bike into the street. Falling as a thirty something is not as easy as it was as a child and I hurt all over from the incident. I have multiple bruises and it basically sucks. So, I hurt and my efforts were in vain.
Activity:
3.5 miles
Meals
Oatmeal
power bar
16 oz gatorade
6" tuna sandwich
1 bag baked lays
1/2 power bar
7 oz salmon
wedge salad
bread
112
2/01/10
Day 112 of 182
Only 70 days left and it has become very clear that I am not going to reach my numerical goal of 60 lbs in 6 months. Losing weight has gotten harder as I have gotten older and I have to take my gains as they come. It has not been as fast as I would like, but I am definitely on the right track.
I have not been feeling all that well lately because of my "time." Lack of energy, fatigue, etc., but that is the plight of being a woman. With the succession of the month comes physical change. That is the way it works.
Activity:
None
Meals:
Special k Power Bar
Harvest Bar
32 oz Gatorade
2 bags baked lays
3 peices of cheese pizza
1/4 cup ice cream
Day 112 of 182
Only 70 days left and it has become very clear that I am not going to reach my numerical goal of 60 lbs in 6 months. Losing weight has gotten harder as I have gotten older and I have to take my gains as they come. It has not been as fast as I would like, but I am definitely on the right track.
I have not been feeling all that well lately because of my "time." Lack of energy, fatigue, etc., but that is the plight of being a woman. With the succession of the month comes physical change. That is the way it works.
Activity:
None
Meals:
Special k Power Bar
Harvest Bar
32 oz Gatorade
2 bags baked lays
3 peices of cheese pizza
1/4 cup ice cream
Monday
Sunday day 111
1/31/2010
Day 111 of 182
My life went back to normal today. . . .if you can call my schedule normal. I returned to work today and things returned to my abnormal normalcy. Work was rough, but that is to be expected.
Sooo, things in life never follow a logical pattern. I went to my doctor SO scared and full of anxiety concerning my weight and expectations. I have, since I have kept, gained anywhere from 5 to 7 pounds.
I have been lackadaisical as of late in my exercise yet intentional with my dietary choices. You can always focus on the tangibles, but it is the intangibles that are the most difficult to control and trouble shoot. Life is full of curve balls and every twist and turn is inconceivable.
Activity:
1 mile
Meals
Special K cereal with milk
16 oz Gatorade
small salad with dressing on the side
4 oz halibut
1/2 bun
small salad
Day 111 of 182
My life went back to normal today. . . .if you can call my schedule normal. I returned to work today and things returned to my abnormal normalcy. Work was rough, but that is to be expected.
Sooo, things in life never follow a logical pattern. I went to my doctor SO scared and full of anxiety concerning my weight and expectations. I have, since I have kept, gained anywhere from 5 to 7 pounds.
I have been lackadaisical as of late in my exercise yet intentional with my dietary choices. You can always focus on the tangibles, but it is the intangibles that are the most difficult to control and trouble shoot. Life is full of curve balls and every twist and turn is inconceivable.
Activity:
1 mile
Meals
Special K cereal with milk
16 oz Gatorade
small salad with dressing on the side
4 oz halibut
1/2 bun
small salad
The 110th day
1/30/2010
Day 110 of 182
I have had a friend in town for the before mentioned funeral, and I have been busy entertaining company. I knew that this would impact my regular schedule, so I went into this weekend with that knowledge in hand.
So, I started my "period" (I hate that term) and I now realize why my weigh in was so skewed and why I freaked out. . . I am going to reweigh myself in 3 days so that I can get an actual weight, sans girl time. I am guessing the numbers will be slightly down. . probably an additional three to four pounds. . . good to me.
I am planning on going out tonight, visiting the "Shanghai Tunnels" downtown tonight, then dinner, then drinks, then Voo Doo Doughnuts (great for the diet)
so, it's nice to hang with family and friends, but emotionally draining.
Activity:
2 miles
Meals
6 oz Gatorade
1 piece toast
2 slice pizza
2 pieces pita bread with hummus
1.5 glass wine
2 vodka soda
1 voodoo doughnut
1 piece pizza
Day 110 of 182
I have had a friend in town for the before mentioned funeral, and I have been busy entertaining company. I knew that this would impact my regular schedule, so I went into this weekend with that knowledge in hand.
So, I started my "period" (I hate that term) and I now realize why my weigh in was so skewed and why I freaked out. . . I am going to reweigh myself in 3 days so that I can get an actual weight, sans girl time. I am guessing the numbers will be slightly down. . probably an additional three to four pounds. . . good to me.
I am planning on going out tonight, visiting the "Shanghai Tunnels" downtown tonight, then dinner, then drinks, then Voo Doo Doughnuts (great for the diet)
so, it's nice to hang with family and friends, but emotionally draining.
Activity:
2 miles
Meals
6 oz Gatorade
1 piece toast
2 slice pizza
2 pieces pita bread with hummus
1.5 glass wine
2 vodka soda
1 voodoo doughnut
1 piece pizza
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