October 2011
I really wish that I worked somewhere fun where...
But I don’t.
I work alone.
I’m not kidding. I work with one other woman in an office that can fit eleven - but she never comes into the office, and if she does it’s about an hour before I go home.
So I sit in an empty office building by myself all day long. And I don’t get to do fun things like dress up for Halloween.
I can’t wait to get home tonight. Luke and I...
Clearly all of your weekends were awesome.
And full of half marathons and Halloween parties. My weekend was full of the following awesomeness:
Camping in the rain
Then the rain dried up and it was COMPLETELY BEAUTIFUL outside
Rusty going for a swim in the freezing cold lake
Rusty getting bit in the face by another dog (don’t worry, he’s okay)
Having an amazing time with Luke camping and driving home, just the two of us
...
So many Conway and Halloween posts.
I’M SO BEHIND!
“I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and...”
– Lucille Ball (via whenmysexyisright)
I want to be in Conway so badly right now.
GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE!!!
You're getting a list today because today is my...
Things that are making me happy:
I finally hung art in my living room (and it’s Star Trek and IT Crowd themed)
Today is my Friday
I have boot camp tonight
Luke and I are going to carve pumpkins
I’m going camping this weekend with Luke and four of our friends
I’m in charge of the food - so it’s all pretty darn healthy
We’re planning on having some friends over...
Rusty and I went running. We ended up getting...
So I cut my 3 miles down to barely 1.5 miles, came home, sat down on my livingroom floor and cried.
What is wrong with me?
I've created a fool-proof plan of action for the...
Finish writing up these notes for work
Finish cleaning the house
Shower
Go to the post office
Returns a jacket I bought but no longer want due to buyer’s remorse
Go grocery shopping for food for camping this weekend
Make a BLT for lunch
Watch the latest episode of “I Used to be Fat”
Go running with Rusty (after being totally motivated by “I Used to be Fat”)
...
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Weigh-In Wednesday 10/26/11
Starting Weight: 205
Current Weight: 164.8
This Week’s Weight Loss: + .2
I’m really okay with this. After a week of not paying attention to my food, I’m shocked that I’ve only gained that much.
And I’m paying attention to my food now. No more “oh one bite won’t kill me” moments for me.
You know how you can feel so on top of everything...
I’m the exact opposite of that today.
I don’t want to do all the things.
Reason #329 I can’t believe I’m supposed to be considered an adult.
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O:GH4Lr2 Week 3 Weigh-In
SW: 167.4
CW: 166
Loss this week: +.4
Total Lost: 1.3 (.84%)
What I’m proud of: I’m proud of how amazing my run with my boot camp group was, and how much I enjoyed it. I’m also proud of myself for signing up for my very first race.
What I could do better: Food. Usually I’m great with it, but after my awesome loss with last week’s WIW my mindset was something like:...
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Best part about having a twin sister?
She knows when you’re having a not so great day from even 3,000 miles away and sends you an early morning text telling you that she loves you.
I love you, Linds. And I love that whole “freaky twin thing.” I really needed that this morning.
Anonymous asked: You wrote that you were from Central California in your "25 Things About Me" post under the About Me section on your page. I wasn't trying to be a weirdo, haha. I'm from Merced, about an hour south of Tracy. : )
Anonymous asked: Where in the Central Valley are you from? I'm from that area too!
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I went running with people last night for the...
Okay, maybe not ever.
But I’m really not counting gym class in high school.
Anyway, my boot camp class went to a local trail (nice and hilly) and did some interval training. And you know what? IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. I loved running with people. Mostly because I got to talk. And talking distracted me from running.
And I may or may not have enjoyed showing off my running skills (no one else in...
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Guys, I just signed up for what is going to be my...
And it’s a pretty amazing one.
For those of you not in the know, Busch Gardens here in VA turns the park into a winter wonderland every year called Christmastown. You get to go and drink hot chocolate, see fun shows, hear Christmas carols.
Haven’t I told you before that I effing love Christmas. LOVE IT.
Anyway, this race is an 8K through the park while it’s all decked out...
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I headed out to do 5 miles today.
And I realized something: I need to stop being so hard on myself.
Did I have to stop to walk? Yes.
Did I run for two full miles without stopping like I know I can? No.
But when I did walk it was only for five seconds each time. And I just kept myself moving. I never let myself stop for too long. Five second breather and then keep going. So what if I didn’t run the whole thing without...
Reason #874 I love living in the south.
I was out raking up pine needles (and burning some calories) so Luke and I can put grass seed down in our yard when an elderly gentleman drove up and asked what I was going to do with all the pine needles. I told him that we were going to take them to the dump, unless he wanted them. So he backed his truck up into my yard and I helped him transfer all the needles in the back of Luke’s truck...
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I decided to have a Skype session with my little...
I took some pictures for you guys.
I don’t think these need any explanation.
I love my sister so much.
Just found out that I can call it quits early and...
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Guess who has two thumbs and is excited about it...
Reason’s why this Friday is totally bangin’:
I’m enjoying my brand new t-shirt (why, yes, that is the DeLorean from Back to the Future running into the TARDIS)
This shirt is a size small (say whaaaat) - let’s keep in mind it’s a dude’s shirt
My butt is really sore from boot camp yesterday
It’s Friday
I’m eating salad for lunch for the second...
On a related note:
Best album to get you out of a funk?
Play by Great Big Sea
Listen to it. Love it. Thank me later.
Best part about having a completely empty office?
Being able to sing to myself.
Homemade frozen wheat waffles heated up in the...
Best. Idea. Ever.
I may or may not have just taken a picture of my...
And I liked what I saw.
PS: I was wearing pants. Weirdos.
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Weigh-In Wednesday 10/19/11
Starting Weight: 205
Current Weight: 164.6
This Week’s Weight Loss: 1
Lowest weight since I’ve started this blog. Lowest weight since my senior year of college.
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O:GH4Lr2 Week 3 Weigh-In
SW: 167.4
CW: 165.6
Loss this week: .8
Total Lost: 1.8 (1.08%)
What I’m proud of: I’m proud of my food again this week. I’m really being mindful of it and doing really well. I’m also proud of my two mile run on Friday.
What I could do better: Getting my head in the game with my runs. I get out there and I do them, but I get in my own way a lot and it makes it hard for me to...
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My updated workout shedule.
So after having my first week of boot camp I’ve decided to change my schedule around a little bit:
Monday: run
Tuesday: boot camp
Wednesday: run
Thursday: boot camp
Friday: run
Saturday: long run day
Sunday: boot camp
That way I get in all my training runs and I don’t have to do any running on my boot camp days.
Now I know what you’re thinking: but where are you rest...
Currently watching this show on Discovery with...
Too bad my life goal is to live to be 100.
Oh, it’s going to happen.
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Second time to boot camp was just as awesome as...
We started off with a run and I did it LIKE A BOSS.
I love getting out and doing something different.
Can’t wait for Tuesday!
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I just ran two miles like it was nothing.
No stopping, no thinking about stopping, no pain.
I wasn’t able to completely forget I was running, but I was able to keep pushing it out of my mind. And I was feeling pretty damn amazing too.
This is going to be me at the marathon:
It's Friday!
Friday’s always seem so full of possibilities to me. Here’s what’s going to make today (and the rest of my weekend) great):
I get to play with another adorable little dog today (this one is only 2lbs and I think that it’s secretly a stuffed animal… or a baby Ewok)
I’m going to the gym after work today to do some weight training (all by myself!)
I’m...
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Fitblr Triathlon
shortmom:
The Swim — The Beer Pool
The Bike — Pedal Pub:
The Run — Bring your fuel belt:
I’m down.
List of things today:
I have to deal with the in-laws tonight - just not sure I have the strength
I have to miss boot camp tonight (only the second day, and our weigh-in day)
The dog and cat decided to both pile onto my side of the bed last night and as a result I got really crappy sleep
My pants feel really tight
My overall mood looks like this:
But in the spirit of keeping things positive - here’s a...
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Smit: Thoughts on the good run →
mr-smit:
As mentioned in my last post, last night’s run was 4.5 miles with no iPod. No phone. Just me and the sound of my shoes on the wet sidewalk, crunching the leaves that have started to fall.
I’m not sure why I went iPod-free other than just feeling like I should. I don’t want to be a music…
I want so desperately to have a run like this. Just think about having fun. Think about why...
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Weigh-In Wednesday 10/12/11
Starting Weight: 205
Current Weight: 165.6
This Week’s Weight Loss: 1.4
Now THAT’S what I’m talking about.
So I'm watching the new episode of I Used to Be...
FACT: The best reason ever to watch this show is this guy:
Dude is effing hilarious.
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Boot camp was a succes!
I actually was in the right place, just super early.
Kind of just like college.
It was hard. Not going to lie. I felt like I was going to die at least three times. But it was also fun. And there were a bunch of girls my age there. The only problem: they all work in the same office and are kind of super clicky. But that’s not going to stop me from making friends. They just don’t know...
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I'm off to run two miles and then go to first day...
I’m so very scared.
