8/9/2012: Inching Closer to Friday

Thursday, August 09, 2012

Yesterday was an awful day at work for me. I almost cried at one point. I felt my stress level increasing and at one point I had to get up a go for a 30 minute walk to clear my head. I felt like everyone wanted a piece of me and that's not a good feeling. The best thing about the day was that I was very busy and the day flew by.

I was so glad when it was time for me to go. I walked to the train station in the rain. It was a light rain and I had an umbrella. I was so tired and a bit stressed. I came home and did some kickboxing to relieve some of the stress. I punched a few people in my head and that felt great.

I got things ready for today and passed out. This morning I got up early and did a 17 minute Leslie Sansone workout. That gave me some energy to start my day off right. The temperature has dropped and we're supposed to get some much needed rain. I'm hoping for great walking weather.

Work should improve today. One of my co-workers comes back today and I'm glad about that. I can hand off some work to her and start getting some relief from the insanity. Today I'll do my best to have a better day than yesterday. Given what I went through yesterday that shouldn't be too difficult. I'm inching closer to Friday and I can't wait until the weekend starts.

  

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HOPEFULHIPPO 8/9/2012 10:31PM

yeayy for Friday!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LADYVOLSFAN1954 8/9/2012 7:48PM

I'm hoping your week gets better. Work that stress out at home doing that kickboxing and you'll feel alot better. Take care! Have a fabulous Friday and weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment

8/8/2012: A Happy Hump Day (Hopefully)

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

I'm counting down until it's Friday. Today is the middle of the week otherwise known as hump day. I'm glad it's getting closer. I'm looking forward to the weekend. I'm hoping today is a happy hump day for me. I have two meetings at inopportune times and I'm still covering for people on vacation. I'm behind on my own job duties. It's quite frustrating.

Yesterday was a rough day. I found out who is getting laid off. It makes me quite sad that my company is laying off people here and moving the work to India because it's cheaper. It's a very difficult time at work. The morale is very low. I honestly don't know anyone who actually likes their job where I work.

I was exhausted by the time work was over and I had a headache. I was pulled into about twenty different directions. My brain felt scrambled by the time the day was over. I did get to go walking during lunch. It was nice to get outside.

I'm feeling tired and frazzled. I slept like a log but I know I'm behind with my sleep. I'm trying not to drag through the day and that's not easy at all. I'm trying my best to be positive but it isn't easy right now.

The temperature is cooler outside and I want to take advantage of that. I'm feeling extremely excited about that. I love walking and I'm hoping I get to walk for 2.5 hours total today. I also want to do a 15 minute cardio workout once I get home.

I have my foods ready for the day. I'm doing my best to prepare myself for this busy day at work. I know I can get through this rough period.

  

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DANI5K 8/9/2012 12:00AM

Hang in there - you have the right attitude! Every post I have read from you, whether you realize it or not, has been inspiring and positive - yes, even when you are exhausted. You have your food ready to go, and even after a long, tough day at work, you are still looking forward to cardio. You're always doing the right thing. I admire that. You have all types of karma points coming your way. You've earned them, so don't be surprised when they come to you - which is hopefully soon! I hope you have an excellent end to your week and a well-deserved weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

CANDOK1260 8/8/2012 10:24PM

i am going thru a similar thing at my job . i know hard pn s who keep our jobs. hang in there it will get better. I hope and will keep you in my prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDHOLM 8/8/2012 7:35PM

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TEMPERANCE88 8/8/2012 2:53PM

Sorry to hear things are so rough! But it sounds like you are holding on to a positive attitude, which is awesome. Keep on keeping on! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPEFULHIPPO 8/8/2012 1:54PM

wow, I'm so sorry to hear about the layoffs. Report Inappropriate Comment

VEROISME 8/8/2012 12:38PM

It sounds like you have a lot going on but the right attitude to tackle it all!! :) You can do it!! Report Inappropriate Comment

8/7/2012: A Busy But Good Day

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Yesterday was quite busy at work. I'm covering for two people and that's not easy right now. I didn't take a full lunch but I wasn't overwhelmed. I went out there and did what I could do. I was glad of that. The day flew by for me and that's definitely a good thing.

I completely forgot to mention that I weighed in yesterday and I lost 3.4 pounds! Woohoo! It felt so good. That made my day. It helped to encourage me to keep going. I know I can do it.

When I got home I was feeling exhausted. I still fixed my dinner of a salad with spinach pizza. I prepared my breakfast and lunch for today as well. I got my clothes ready as well. I then relaxed and watched Monday Night Raw until 10PM. I went bed right after that.

I slept like a log last night. I was planning to work out this morning and that didn't happen. I took a later train into work which meant I would be walking 45 minutes instead of an hour before work. The temperature is supposed to reach 90 degrees today. I'm aiming for a 30 minute walk during lunch. I'll also be walking after work to the train station for 30 minutes. My goal tonight is to do a 30 minute strength training session when I get in tonight. It may change to 15 minutes but I'm planning on doing some strength training.

Today should be a pretty good day at work. I'm focusing on getting things done so I can go to lunch. I feel pretty good today. I should have increased energy once I really get going at work. I know I can get through the day. I can do it.

  

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CINDHOLM 8/8/2012 12:11PM

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DUSTYGIRL25 8/8/2012 11:23AM

Woo Hoo!! Yay for You!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LVMAMAW 8/7/2012 10:42PM

on the lost weight! You are rockin' it!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARLIESE01 8/7/2012 9:21PM

Good for you for getting exercise in when you were so tired from a busy day! You inspire me to want to try harder not to seek out my couch when I get home from work. Report Inappropriate Comment

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8/6/2012: A Lovely Lazy Weekend

Monday, August 06, 2012

Friday wasn't too bad a day for me at work. I counted down until it was 5PM and I got out of there. I got home and relaxed. I had no plans for the weekend and that was fine with me. I was exhausted mentally and physically. I needed to get some rest.

I ate healthy and worked out over the weekend. The rest of the time I was quite lazy. It felt great to be that way over the weekend. I watched quite a bit of the Olympics over the weekend. I love watching tennis, swimming, gymnastics, and track.

I am glad I had a lazy weekend. This upcoming week will be extremely busy. I am covering for two different people who are on vacation at work. My work days should go by pretty fast. That will be a good thing.

The weather has been cooler and I'm excited about that. I can handle weather in the low 80s much better than weather in the upper 90s. I'm going to be doing as much outdoor walking as I can. Today I'm walking an hour before work and 30 minutes after work. I'm not sure about lunch. It all depends on how much of a break I can. Hopefully today won't be too insane and I can actually take a lunch.

I've got my breakfast, lunch, and snacks ready for today. I also planned out my dinner for tonight. I weighed in this morning and it showed a 3.4 pound loss. Woohoo!!! That felt so great. I kicked fat's rear end! Today will be a great day. I'll make sure of it for me. I deserve a great day at work. :-)

  

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DUSTYGIRL25 8/7/2012 12:21AM

Nice! I love to Relax too! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHARMANIA76 8/6/2012 9:26PM

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the support. I finally feel on track and I'm taking full advantage of it. Report Inappropriate Comment

STITCHINGNAN 8/6/2012 9:13PM

We all need that kind of weekend sometimes. Report Inappropriate Comment

NSTARSMITH 8/6/2012 8:47PM

You just keep on Sparking and keep your chin up! Great job! Report Inappropriate Comment

LVMAMAW 8/6/2012 3:41PM

Good Job!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LAURELSPARK 8/6/2012 3:23PM

..........sounds like things are going great. Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDHOLM 8/6/2012 3:05PM

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SPARKLE1908 8/6/2012 2:06PM

Great job!!! Keep up the good work... Report Inappropriate Comment

MARGIEB221 8/6/2012 2:05PM

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8/3/2012: Not Too Bad a Day

Friday, August 03, 2012

I was glad that yesterday wasn't too bad a day for me. I was very busy but I was able to take a lunch and I was stressed out. The day went by faster than I thought it would. I had co-workers around me being stressed out. It was definitely too bad for them. I helped as much as I could. I know how it feels.

I left work 20 minutes early to get allergy shots. It was nice to leave a few minutes early. I got my allergy shots and got home around 7:30. I made my dinner and relaxed a bit. I was feeling very tired. It was a long day.

I'm glad today is Friday. I got my clothes ready last night and changed my mind this morning. I like what I decided to wear. I slept well but I'm behind on sleep. I didn't want to get out of my comfy bed to get ready for work.

I took an early train to work so I could walk an hour before I started. The temperature will be in the 90s today so I'm not sure if I'll be doing any walking during lunch. It's another busy day today. I'm just glad it's Friday. I'm counting down until it's 5PM. I honestly can't wait until my weekend starts.

  

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RED_WRITINGHOOD 8/4/2012 1:11AM

I hope you have an awesome weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLE1908 8/3/2012 10:16PM

Have a great weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

DANI5K 8/3/2012 9:17PM

Yay, Friday! Glad you're doing well - enjoy your weekend and stay cool! Our temps are about the same - 91 here tomorrow. I wonder how many calories we burn sweating just by standing outside? Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDHOLM 8/3/2012 8:07PM

Have a GREAT weekend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPEFULHIPPO 8/3/2012 6:34PM

I think everyone is looking forwrad to this particular weekend! Hope it's a good one :o) Report Inappropriate Comment

LVMAMAW 8/3/2012 5:43PM

TGIF!! Report Inappropriate Comment