Grumble Grumble

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

I am whining today - grumpy, grumpy, grumpy. I have a headache, cramps, general overall exhaustion and couldn't get outta bed this morning for my 4:30 workout, just plain ole didn't feel like getting up. I smacked the snooze four times until I was running a tad behind, I got dressed and ready in a flash this morning, but didn't feel like wearing a smile. grumble, grumble, grumble.

To top it all off I have the ingrown toenail from Haydes. Let me just say, if you've never had one, I wouldnt wish it on anyone. Hopefully I can get in to see doctor today, oooouuucchhhh !!! Whoa whoa is me.

Ok, I'm done grumbling now.

Hope everyone has a great day, hopefully my mood will improve.

  

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WAFFIE80 7/13/2010 4:34PM

I hope tomorrow starts off as a much better day for you! Report Inappropriate Comment

JLITT62 7/13/2010 9:45AM

So sorry about the toenail & all the rest. Better days are coming! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARTANPHOTOG 7/13/2010 9:45AM

sorry to hear you're having a rough morning - hope it gets better for you Report Inappropriate Comment

MZSLYDE01 7/13/2010 9:32AM

Awe sorry to hear - I hope you start having a better day and mood. Ouchhhhh to the Ingrown Toenail. YUUCKKKK - Double YUCCKKKKK Report Inappropriate Comment

TEDDYTEDDY 7/13/2010 8:10AM

I echo your sentiments. I am wearing a knee brace due to a quad tear and the other knee is starting to hurt, also, due to lack of activity. I am scheduled to see the doctor on Thursday to check on my progress. Report Inappropriate Comment

The Long Run

Monday, July 12, 2010

My sister and I are training for a 10K in October. So this past Friday was our day for a 30 minute run, but we decided to see just how far we could really make it. We ran 7.3 miles - not too shabby, our time was pretty good considering it was our first try at that far. We kinda surprised ourselves. We did it and we weren't sore the next day. I can't believe we did it.

  

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JLITT62 7/12/2010 12:23PM

All I can say is WOW! I am constantly amazed at people who run so far so easily. Report Inappropriate Comment

MZSLYDE01 7/12/2010 11:13AM

That is awesome. I am pretty jealous too. Report Inappropriate Comment

GBSUTPHIN 7/12/2010 9:33AM

That is wonderful! :D Congrats. Report Inappropriate Comment

SEEAMANDARUN 7/12/2010 9:25AM

WOW! Awesome job. You blew my 5 miles out of the water. I'm super jealous! Report Inappropriate Comment

My Van Died

Monday, July 12, 2010

My trusty ole mini-van started spitting and sputtering on Saturday, so hubby said we could fix it. He fixed it alright... He pulled into the Chevy dealer and traded it for a brand new Malibu - guess he fixed that problem. I'm so lucky to have a great hubby.

  

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LEXIE63 7/12/2010 12:40PM

Way to go! Report Inappropriate Comment

MZSLYDE01 7/12/2010 11:13AM

Woo Hoo - Very sweet. That is super sleek. I love it. Hubby's are great aren't they????? Report Inappropriate Comment

SEEAMANDARUN 7/12/2010 9:13AM

NICE!!! Have fin with your new ride! Report Inappropriate Comment

JLITT62 7/12/2010 8:36AM

Enjoy! My car is 10 years old, but has very low mileage on it, so I'm hoping to hold onto it for a while yet. Report Inappropriate Comment

Double Dose

Thursday, July 08, 2010

Last night I decided to take back-to-back cardio classes, boy was that ambitious. 60 minute turbo kickboxing - that was one heck of a workout since our regular instructor was back from vacation, she really worked us over good, thank goodness since I was let down last week by the substitute instructor. 1000 calories burned - WooHoo !!!

Second class - 60 minutes of Zumba. Zumba is fun, but I can really no longer consider it a workout, yes, I'm burning calories but it just seemed like an extended cool down from the first class. 346 calories burned - double WooHoo!!!

We had fun and we were pretty fatigued when we got home. I decided to give the ole bod a rest this morning, no a.m. run, but will probably cook up something to do this evening.

I'm off tomorrow so here's the outlook....

6 mile run at 4:30 a.m. - breakfast - food shopping at Walmart - deep water aerobics class for one hour - be a pool lizard for 3 hours, then...

To crown the evening... A date with Toby Keith !!!

  

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JLITT62 7/8/2010 2:49PM

Gee, and I thought I was doing good with my 5:15 am run. :) But it's still dark here at 4:30, so I guess I'm off the hook (don't wanna run in the dark). Great job! Wish I had a pool to lounge at . . . Report Inappropriate Comment

TENACIOUSTIGER 7/8/2010 11:31AM

wow you seem to be realy gunning the cardio, thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and for your support, you look amazing in your recent photos, can hardly recognize you from the person in 2007, how do you do it, amy tips, I started out ok but then stalled a little, like you I am trying to do 2 sessions cardio, weights etc you are really inspiring, i'm sure its more of a challenge once you reach 40+ you daughter and you look gorgeous, love the dress, shes looks about the same age as my daughter, hope your having a great week. Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 7/8/2010 9:30AM

I have the same issue with zumba! I used to be able to burn 800 calories in an hr. Now if I reach 400 I am doing pretty good. Maybe if we take a break for awhile it will be more productive again. Our zumba teacher went from teaching 4 classes a week to 10 and you can really tell in the calorie burn =(( The instructor can really make or break a class! Report Inappropriate Comment

SEEAMANDARUN 7/8/2010 9:20AM

You are my hero!!! Woohoo!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BUDRFLY31 7/8/2010 9:12AM

What a crown! Give him a big ole kiss from me! Report Inappropriate Comment

Hand Me Down - Please

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

I finally got to meet my best SP buddy last week. We have been talking for quite a while on SP and email - WOW, she's super fantastic. We had been talking about buying new clothes and how much fun we were both having with "retail therapy", in a size smaller of course. She mentioned she had a couple of dresses that were too big for her, so this was my cue. I asked her what size and WOW, guess what, just my size. So I asked if she wouldn't mind passing them on to me. I'm not too proud to ask for hand-me-downs because I am kinda in between sizes and it's pretty senseless to spend a lot of money since I am still losing weight, and still have about 15 pounds to go. And of course, the rest is history. We finally got to meet, had great conversation and enjoyed a smoothie for lunch and two new extremely nice dresses for me.

I would like to thank my best SP buddy Jen for giving me two new dresses. It felt like it was Christmas in July. Thanks girl, I feel like a million bucks. Here's a pic (not so great pic) it was early this morning before make-up so I hope I don't scare anyone without my face on.


Hey, I am thinking maybe towards the end of the summer, about organizing a Sparkpeople clothing swap. Would anyonne be interested, it could be really fun.

  

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GBSUTPHIN 7/12/2010 9:54AM

The dress is super cute! And you aren't going to scare anyone with your face...you are beautiful! A clothes swap is a great idea! :D Report Inappropriate Comment

IAMFIRMIN 7/8/2010 6:51AM

how pretty you look!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CONFUSEDBIRD 7/7/2010 11:33PM

Very cool!!! You look so cute in your new dress! My friend gave 2 garbage bags of size medium clothes, it was totally like Christmas!! I pass clothes to my friend who is about 40 lbs lighter then me. I probably just frustrate the hell out of her lol Report Inappropriate Comment

POLYANASUNSHINE 7/7/2010 8:09PM

looking good. Glad you got to meet your SPark People buddie. Report Inappropriate Comment

IFDEEVARUNS2 7/7/2010 8:47AM

Nice dress! And it looks great on you. Report Inappropriate Comment

CSIENK 7/7/2010 8:43AM

What a cute dress on you! Your meet-up with your bsf sounds like fun! Cindy Comment edited on: 7/7/2010 8:43:35 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

JLITT62 7/7/2010 8:38AM

What a fun time that must have been! And a very cute dress -- score! Report Inappropriate Comment

-PAULA 7/7/2010 8:20AM

Congratulations on meeting your best SP buddy! How exciting that must have been! The clothing swapout is a great idea. That could be wonderful for a local rally. All I've brought this year have been athletic clothes. Congratulations on your weight loss, you're looking Report Inappropriate Comment