Did I look that bad before?

Saturday, January 02, 2010

I ran into someone yesterday I have not seen in a year or so and she asked me how I got so skinny (lol I am not skinny but that was nice to hear) and i told her about working out and how I did weight watchers and now about sparks - and she said, yeah cause you were really big before.... OMG - first off she is like really big and could use a diet herself - but I was not what I would call that big before and I really didnt know how to take her comment, but I just took it that i did look good yesterday and one friend we had not seem in like 6 years didnt even know who I was! LOL - so that alone told me I was SO on the right track.

  

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JILLIAN40 1/2/2010 2:37PM

I agree, just take the good comment - you are so skinny! Report Inappropriate Comment

5FRUITSNVEGGIES 1/2/2010 2:25PM

i love when people say--you look skinny!!!...feels good eh? and don't read too much into people's comments about weigh either....people make these comments coming from some many different personal reasons, right? usually it's because they are envious...but the articulation of these kinds of discussions can be hard....so i just steer clear... Report Inappropriate Comment

PRINCESSNURSE 1/2/2010 10:22AM

wow...how rude. I agree maybe it was a bit of jealousy showing. You did the right thing taking the positive out of the situation and leaving the negative-way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

KRISTINB1977 1/2/2010 9:56AM

some people need to edit their thoughts before speaking them. take it as a compliment! and perhaps a little jealousy on her part... Report Inappropriate Comment

SWAZY33 1/2/2010 9:54AM

I can't believe she said you used to be so big! OMG! Just crazy! Ppl really can be so rude! Just stick with the positive part...you look great, beautiful and yes...skinny!! Keep up the great work!! Hugs!! Karen Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNIFER0803 1/2/2010 9:45AM

Women can be the worse complimentors, especially when someone looks better then them!! You look FABULOUS and you should focus on that!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNAKRISTEN 1/2/2010 9:41AM

I think that was her jab of jealousy. She obviously knows she needs to lose weight and she sees how great you look and wanted to knock you down a notch to make herself feel better. Just be proud of yourself and your accomplishments and keep in mind that you are beautiful inside and out before and after the weight loss. I am sooooo happy for you and I hope to be able to accomplish the same results this year. Report Inappropriate Comment

My end of the year blog is gone!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

So I sat here feeling like Carrie in Sex and City, blogging about my year in review and i hit enter and its GONE. OH I am no happy and I dont have it in me all over again to write it again.

I wish you all a happy healthy new year and like others my goal is to lose weight and get fit, but with that comes my need to learn to relax and not stress and a take a reality check here and there. If I can accomplish all of that, it will be a good year to come!

Jan Goal: 1700 Cardio minutes
Weight train 2x a week on arms amd legs
100 crunches a night at home +plus daily at the gym on the machines before i leave the gym!

  

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5FRUITSNVEGGIES 12/31/2009 11:53AM

yes, now i get your blog updates...i'm back respsonding... happy new year! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNIFER0803 12/31/2009 10:53AM

ARG!!! I hate it when that happens, especially when you spend so much time on it. I look forward to seeing us reach our 2010 goals. God Bless!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Why do people wear perfume to the gym?

Monday, December 28, 2009

Yesterday I was all set for my solid hour of hard cardio. I was on my favorite machine and working out, jamming to my music when I got this buring in my throat, then I could smell...what was that smell....is that flowers? Oh it was over powering andthen I noticed it was from the women on the machine the row behind me, there was NO one else around just she and I and I knew it was not me. It was over powering, my throat was burning and I kept drinking water. I could not move as this is the only tread climber in the gym, and I was not getting off. I had to endure a half hour or not being able to breathe! I got off the machine and went to clean it and when i walked away I could breathe again, I walked back to clean the machine and it hit me again! This was just GROSS. What dump perfume all over you and work out? its rude to those around you. I mean i can see some light body spray - lets face it we all sweat, but this was like she took the bottle and showered in it. Really runied my time since my nose was running. my throat burning and my eyes tearing. I can tell you that I will be far more careful about how I smell at the gym now for sure!

  

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JUDE-E911 12/29/2009 5:03AM

lol eww sorry you had to endure that! I spray when I leave not before lol I do sometimes wear make-up only because I work out in the evenings when usually i already have it on and have forgotten to wipe it of (which I usually do in the locker room) I sweat worse than anyone Ive seen ever in the gym!! so you can imagine what I look like after working out with make up!! lol Good thing I take a towel huh? I dont really care what people think of me in the gym anymore though! I am there to do a job!! I think people who wear that much perfume should be told! I worked with a girl who used to and it would cause another employee to have headaches...there was promptly a memo put out!! some things just seem so common sense huh? Report Inappropriate Comment

DAVEYSHADOW 12/28/2009 2:34PM

I know what you all mean. Light body spray fine, but overpowering perfume is a killer. I also agree about the make up. If you are going to work out properly you are going to sweat and all that make up will just block the pores! Off to the gym in a minute, with just a little body spray on! Report Inappropriate Comment

MMEQUEEN 12/28/2009 2:12PM

It boggles my mind why folks would do that. It is offensive and for those with allergies, dangerous. If you smell funky, have a shower, don't try to mask it with stink juice!! I often wonder why anyone wears full make up to the gym too. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY238 12/28/2009 2:08PM

How inconsiderate of some people. Good thing you have will power, there are some people who would have just left, and left their workout behind. It's amazing how one person can make such a huge impact on others enjoyment of exercise. Again, good for you for sticking it out! Report Inappropriate Comment

The scale is finally going down.....

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

At my lowest, last January I was 155 - my ultimate goal is 140 - but I balooned up to 169 and now today I am down to 163. So I have 4 more to get to the 150's again. I would be ok with that for now. I have stepped up my work outs and even though I still stink tracking my food I am doing alot better with what I eat, or at the least I am trying alot more. I have 30 days till the back tie dinner and that dress MUST fit me like it did last year and I know I have to put more into my work outs and I plan to keep going. Stress is holding alot of this weight on me, I cant control that. Life with 3 kids, work, bills, its STRESS. The good thing is I dont polish off a sleeve of oreos over it anymore. That stopped .....for good.

So Ill see in a week where I am and hope for the best!

  

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TRWOKER78 12/30/2009 11:27AM

good job. moving in the right direction! Report Inappropriate Comment

5FRUITSNVEGGIES 12/30/2009 11:22AM

oh i love black tie events---we go to one charity black tie each year, and it's a blast....i call it going to 'adult prom'.... and my goal for 2010 is to find a way to manage stress---it truly accelerates aging--i am certain of it....why do my friends who don't have kids look so much younger?.... Report Inappropriate Comment

BABY_GIRL69 12/16/2009 6:09PM

Blessings, Dee Report Inappropriate Comment

BANANIE41 12/16/2009 1:49PM

Yeah you!!!! Great job! Annie Report Inappropriate Comment

MONTY68 12/16/2009 11:57AM

It sounds like you have a plan and are in charge now. You will be wearing the dress to the dinner. Much success to you. Report Inappropriate Comment

Doing alot better with my work outs....

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

So I have been doing SO much better with all of my workouts. I have been working out longer and working harder and I have even gone on the machines and used some free weights. Mind you I know how to use all these, I had a trainer FOREVER, its that I cant do it alone for some reason, and I cant have my trainer any more - too much $$ I don't have. But I feel better- just have to get FOOD under control and I would be in MUCH better shape and probably drop 10 pounds in no time flat. But today when the office said Chinese anyone I was ORDER UP! But then I changed my mind and I am eating what I brought for lunch (OK I did have a few shoppers candy that were CALLING my name SO loud i had to consume them to get them to SHUT UP!). On the weekends I am putting in more time at the gym. This month I want to burn 3500 calories a week and do 1500 minutes for the month. I am on a good track, again its the food issue, but I am sure in time that is going to click and I will learn the word no.

Oh crud! Our new insurance provider just walked in with PIZZA - for lunch for the presentation we have to sit through, ok I cant ever say no to that... ugh here we go with saying no.....

  

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LDY_ALI_79 12/8/2009 2:07PM

I used to have a trainer too, it definitely is a huge expense. Once I left my trainer I asked her to give me a set of instructions for the machines that I used with her so I can continue on my own. I used her instructions once or twice but I felt just like you, I didn’t feel like doing it alone. That sucked! On the food issue, don’t deprive yourself. If you wanted the pizza bad enough just account for it within your calorie allowance. That’s what I had to do for myself. I tell my co-workers all the time they are the champions of “pitch-in’s”. I felt like I had to just walk away, but I learned to accurately count my calories that I consumed for events like that. So far you’re doing good, 10 lbs so far is good. Remember it only take one pound at a time and before you know it you will look better at 40 then you did at 20. Take care~ Tamika Report Inappropriate Comment

SWAZY33 12/8/2009 12:54PM

There ARE so many tempations surrounding us everyday! It IS so hard to stay on track! Great job with the increased fitness minutes! I scheduled my appointment with the nurse at my gym for a Jan weigh in to try and keep me on a somewhat good path through all the holiday parties, goodies, etc! We'll see! (¯`v´¯) .`·.¸.·´ Hugs, ¸.·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·*¨)Karen (¸.·´ (¸.·´ .·´ ¸¸.·¨¯`·. Report Inappropriate Comment

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