Blah...

So I have the blah's. I hate when that happens. Yesterday it was so bad, I did not even want to read blogs! What?!?!?! I must snap out of that! I love reading blogs. They give me so much inspiration and hope. I only have 2 followers, I guess this may just be more of a journal for myself.

I didn't weigh this weekend.  Things just got too hectic. I also did not work out this weekend.  That needs to change. My mood is so much better when I work out. I will get on it tomorrow. I am going to try the elliptical again...hopefully I don't pass out. No, that has not happened, but it is my worst fear!

I finished the yearbook at work today. I felt like it was a big accomplishment...and so relieved. It has been taking up so much of my time.

This weekend is Kate's hat parade...I can't wait! She gave me a preview of the songs she will be singing...too cute!

Lately I have been relying a lot on my standard chicken parmesean. I got the recipe from weight watchers. it is so easy and so good. Plus it is the perfect leftover for work. 

I am setting goals for myself this week:

• drink at least 48 oz of water
• work out on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• farmers market on Saturday
• do what makes me happy!

I will let you know how it goes...

A week has gone by...

It has been a week. Ooops. I weighed in on Saturday and lost 1.8 pounds. I was happy with that. I did not exercise at all during the work week! Not good. But at least I did not gain. The no carb thing is going well. It is hard, but it works. I still allow myself to have the occassional sugar...I just can't give it all up!!

I am looking forward to working out tomorrow. Treadmill and the eliptical. I have not done the eliptical in a long time...should be interesting. 

I am officially addicted to reading blogs!! I can't stop. I constantly look at other people's blog rolls. Crazy!! I feel so inspired when I read them!

ok, that is all for now!

Making Friends...

I am so happy for the time change, but I am not happy with being tired! :) This weekend I went for a walk at the beach - it was a beautiful day again! I had a party to go to that evening, I was a little worried about not eating carbs. It was at the home of some very close friends, and let me tell you, Jim is the best cook! He makes steak that I will eat ( I am not a big fan of red meat).  Well, it was taco night with  all the trimmings. So I basically made myself a taco salad..it was yum! However, I did have some wine...but it was worth it. Sunday morning I went for a 3 mile walk at the Harbor...not so pretty that day, but it got prettier the rest of the day :).
These next 2 weeks are very busy for me and stressful.  I am really going to have to pay attention to not eating out of stress.  And I need to keep consistent with working out!
I read on a blog All The Weigh about a friend making exercise. So here it goes:

) What's your favorite brand of make-up? Are you loyal to one brand?  I like clinique, but there is also some at Target that I like, Elf.  I also love MAC and Bobbi Brown, those usually come as hand me downs from my sis :)

2) What is the last thing you drank? hmmm...water

3) What's your favorite Girl Scout cookie? Thin Mints of course! I also love the samoa's and the peanut butter sandwich cookies...Tagalongs????

) French Fries or Onion Rings?I admit, I do love the occasional guilty pleasure of McDonald's fries. I love home made onion rings!

5) Share something you've done in the last week that makes you proud of yourself. Given up carbs for Lent!

6) What is your favorite inexpensive indulgence?Flowers from the Farmers Market....$5 and under kind

7) Are you currently reading a book? If so, which one? "Safe Haven" by Nicholas Sparks

8) Do you prefer to text or talk? Either one, but sometimes texting is so much easier!

9) Have you ever performed on stage? Yes, at a talent show in Elementary School and then karaoke with a friend in front of a lot of people...bad idea!!

10) Are you more likely to pick truth or dare? I think it would depend on who I was playing with ;)

I hope I make some new blog friends! :)

No More Carbs

40 days without carbs. I think I can, I think I can. No, I will. Basically I am cutting out the breads, pastas, processed foods, chips, crackers, etc. It takes me forever to pack my lunch and a lot of planning ahead. I am cooking 2 giant chicken breasts as we speak.  My lunch tomorrow will be:
Chicken
bell peppers and hummus
ff/sf pudding

2 snacks:
cheese and cashews
celery and pb

My biggest problem is breakfast. I am not a big fan of breakfast at all.  I am not all that interested in eating it.  I buy or make a mocha glacier (even though it has sugar...it is something I just can not give up).  I guess I will have to start making an egg for breakfast. This is going to be hard for me. But I will do it! :)

I have not been so good at exercising this week.  Tomorrow I will get back on track....I promise!!!

Today was another beautiful day, I am so happy the time is changing this weekend.  I am definately a spring and summer girl.  This weather is teasing me.  I am looking forward to going to the Farmers Market on Saturday morning and then maybe a bike ride.  Sunday I am doing another long walk with friends, this time around the harbor. 

talk to you soon! did you give up anything for Lent?

It's Monday...2 more days to eat carbs

Wow, it is Monday night already. I can not wait for the weekend! Saturday was beautiful! A perfect spring day in southern California. 

I was supposed to do the 5k on Saturday in Balboa Park.  Well, my friends and I got there too late. They were not letting people check in and we were already running late. There was absolutely no parking.  ANYWHERE.  Thankfully, the three of us were determined to walk.  I knew I was, but I wasn't too sure if everyone else was game. I did not want to turn around after waking up at 5:30 in the morning! So we drove down to the harbor/airport area.  We walked, and walked, and walked. We walked from Spanish Landing to Seaport Village. It was beautiful, still very early, but beautiful.  We ate breakfast and walked back to the car. We clocked it and it was over 7 miles! Holy Cow...we did a 10k instead of a 5k :).  We then went on the USS Midway, which was a lot more walking. 

I felt great that night and the next day.  I could feel it, but not in pain, or anything like that.  It felt great to have walked that far.  I want to do it again!

Unfortunately, I did not work out on Sunday.  It was  a long day with lots of errands and obligations.  Oh well. I weighed in and had gained .4. :( But then about 2 hours later I got TOM. So I am not too worried, I feel like I am losing weight. 

I have one more day to eat carbs.  I have already been cutting them down quite a bit, but they are going out the door on Wednesday for Lent.  I am planning to have bread and some pasta tomorrow night for dinner...and then I need to work out!!

:) good night!

Taco Bell

I was really supposed to work out tonight, but by the time I got back from work and an appointment, it was already 7:30 and I was hungry! I stopped by Taco Bell...why? I think going there was better than the big golden arches???? I hope so.  I haven't had fast food in quite awhile.  I know I should not have done it, but I was tired and hungry.  Ok, I need to get a grip and get back on the road tomorrow. 

Saturday I am doing a 5k walk for "Chelsea's Light"...should be fun.  I wish I could wake up early to work out.  I just can't do it...I love my sleep! Maybe I should give it a try again though. 

Today's been a day. My sister got a new teaching job, so she and my niece will not be at my school anymore.  I am sad and jealous that she is leaving! :)  My mom is quitting her afternoon bookkeeping job and just will teach in the am.  I feel abandoned!!! Ha! But I am truly happy for both of them.  I just wish I was in the position to do the same! Oh well...I will get there.

I need to get some new tennis shoes.  Any suggestions? Also, how do you decide how many calories you should eat? do you just look it up somewhere? I need some help!

:) good night!

Gym

I did it! I ran for 5 minutes twice. It felt like a big accomplishment. I have this weird little cut/blister on one of my toes...and it hurts. But that did not stop me!
I started using the "Ultimate Diet Log" today. So far I am just on the 5 day self-assessment.  I have been eating well this week so far. I still feel hungry most of the time. I am hoping that will go away!??!  Saturday I am doing a 5k..well, walking anyways, for "Finish Chelsea's Run". It is in Balboa Park, I am excited, it is so beautiful there, I will have to take pictures. 
Biggest Loser is about to come on, yes, I am a geek, I am excited.
That's all for now!
Good night <3