A new decade!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

I took a peek at the scale this morning... and I am so happy. I finally hit a new decade! I am in the 250's! YAY!

This semester is going to be interesting to say the least. I have two new professors which seem awesome. My classes are really interesting this semester too. Hopefully that will keep me focused. We also apply for our field placements which is exciting. The only class I don't think I am going to be too fond of is my Groups (macro) class. I do not like working in groups at school. I just like to do my own thing. But... that's what the class is all about. I will survive. My stress level has gone down to about a 3 now the first day of school is over. We do have a lot of projects but they don't seem too overwhelming. At least they don't right now.

We got our new elliptical yesterday and I LOVE it. It's sooooo quiet and sturdy. I got on it for about a minute and then I had to start my chores before I went to bed. I can't wait to get on it today! The man was really pleased with it too. He was on it for about 15 minutes.

I just gave my elliptical a run for its money. I did it for 30 minutes and burned 540 calories. That sucker really gets my heart rate going! I forgot how much harder it is to do the elliptical than the treadmill. I feel so much better now having worked out. Its such a great stress reliever.

I've got a couple of chapters that have my name on them so I best get going. Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments and encouragement and for checking up on me. It means sooooo much!

  

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ANDREA0301 1/20/2010 9:29PM

job on the elliptical!! to the new decade mark! You'll blow through it in no time, I just know it! Comment edited on: 1/20/2010 9:30:29 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIETEXAS 1/20/2010 8:52PM

and congratulations! I remember field placements, many moons ago, I got my MSW in 1990. You will do great!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RONDAJONES 1/20/2010 4:34PM

FAT!!! *kicking stones out of its way* Don't come back...ya'here! CONGRATS!! I cannot wait to get to new numbers too! Glad to hear you are liking the elliptical! can't wait to see those numbers MOVE!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MLKDUD 1/20/2010 3:46PM

I hated groups too. But, in the social work field, they are always making you work in groups or do those ice breakers at the beginning of trainings...ugh, not so great for an introvert! ha! Where are you going to apply for your field placement? I got to provide individual counseling in mine, and loved it. I'm glad you love your elliptical! Makes me even more antsy to get our Wii and to try it out!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Short and Sweet

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

That is exactly what this post is going to be. In a nut shell. School wasn't as bad as I thought. Taking a shower the night before really helped.

Got new elliptical - haven't had time to use it today

Still have three chapters to read before Thursday.

I am absolutley wrecked so I am going to bed.

I will elaborate more tomorrow when I get a chance to catch my breath.

  

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CRYS9379 1/20/2010 3:31PM

Wondering how your first day back went! Hope today has been good :) Report Inappropriate Comment

RONDAJONES 1/20/2010 11:47AM

You know I will be waiting for a 'full report'! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

MLKDUD 1/20/2010 10:40AM

yay for good first days and new ellipticals! hope you're rested! Report Inappropriate Comment

T-12 hours and counting...

Monday, January 18, 2010

In 12 hours I will be headed to school. *Sigh* My stinking thinking is already kicking in. This is what I am thinking:

-I don't want to do anything tonight because it is my last night to really relax. Although I am not "relaxed" because I am stressing about the semester already.

-I don't know how I am going to wake up at 5 am and be alert enough in class.

-Are my headaches going to start up back again?

-What if I can't do it all. All being go to school full time, working 28 hours a week, exercise everyday, eat well, and get this weight off for graduation, doing well in school, keep C.H.A.O.S. (can't have anyone over syndrome) away from my house.

I just keep telling myself I can't do it all. Why do I do that? GGGGGrrrrr. I need some positive thoughts/vibes/prayers.

Taking care of myself has to be a TOP priority. I want this weight off.

I'm going to go make my brekkie and lunch right now.

P.s. I get my elliptical tomorrow! Maybe I can exercise some of this negativity right outta my head.



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ANDREA0301 1/20/2010 9:26PM

Hope you're on your way to getting it all figured out. I was supposed to start classes yesterday, but due to minor surgery, I'll be (hopefully) starting Thursday. I'm feeling pretty good today, so it's looking good. Here's to a successful semester for us both! Report Inappropriate Comment

MLKDUD 1/19/2010 9:49AM

First of all, good luck to you today! I hope your day goes smoothly. But, keep in mind that YOU come first, and taking care of yourself comes first! I've had to learn that myself the hard way. Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

RONDAJONES 1/18/2010 11:10PM

You are stronger than this post!!! You are not superwoman, but you can handle many hats at once! Praying you get a great nights sleep, that you wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed (as my grandfather says), and you will find the time to workout because that needs to come first or everything else will not matter! I am here if you need me...can't wait to hear about the elliptical!! Report Inappropriate Comment

My Sunday Sparkled

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Indeed my Sunday has sparkled. It sparkled like a sea of glitter. Can you tell I've had an awesome day yet? After the siren debacle Friday night, Saturday night's slumber was oh so lush. The man and I laid in bed Saturday night until one in the morning watching "Br*idezilla and then went to sleep. We woke up well rested and raring to go. We had quite a bit to get accomplished today and first things first, the man took me to "Home Goo*ds". I've never been there before and I must say I will be going there again. I haven't started decorating the house like I've wanted because I just haven't found anything I fancied yet. This store ROCKED! I could have easily went C-R-A-Z-Y in there. I ended up getting a lot of stuff for the living room/fireplace and some really cute Valentine's Day stuff. Oh and a really cute pink and green polka dotted lunch bag/cooler by fit and fresh. We had only planned to spend about 30 minutes in there and ended up spending almost two whole hours. By the time we left we were starving. We ended up stopping at Jason's Deli for me. I had a Ciabatta Garden w/ fruit and then we stopped by A doner kebap shop for the man. He gets homesick for those and the only place we can get them is this one place and we were near by so what the heck.

I really wanted to just eat at home but I talked myself out of it. I started thinking...there is no reason at all why I can't enjoy a meal out with my husband. I don't have to go crazy or anything, I just need to be sensible about it. And that is just what I did. My entire lunch was a total of 682 calories. Out of those 682 calories 110 of them were from the 2 small one inch square pieces of baklava I had at the doner house. I still have 550 calories for dinner! Holla! On the way home I was talking to the man about my decision to eat out and a light bulb came on. I don't have to go home and pig out just because I ate out. I don't have to eat McDonald's for dinner. Lunch is just one meal. I don't have to make an entire day out of it. For a change I do not feel guilty for eating out. Can I get an AMEN? This is a huge milestone for me. I don't have to let food control me and dictate how the rest of my day goes. Food is an inanimate object and it's only purpose is to fuel my body. Food's purpose is not to console me after I've had a bad day or to celebrate a good day. It is FUEL. I ate fuel for lunch...that was all.

After we got home I started unwrapping all my goodies and decorating! YAY! As soon as the man gets all his munitions off my kitchen table I will start decorating that for Valentine's Day.

I'm going to make the rest of my day sparkle :)

  

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SPADIVA77 1/18/2010 8:52PM

Thank you so much for all the comments! You gals ROCK! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPADIVA77 1/18/2010 8:52PM

I've never been to the one in Irving.. guess I am going to now! Report Inappropriate Comment

ANDREA0301 1/18/2010 12:48PM

HomeGoods is one of my all time favorite stores! Have you been to the one in Irving? It's great! Here's to more fantastic days! Report Inappropriate Comment

CRYS9379 1/17/2010 10:08PM

Amen! What a great day! This is the same mentality that I used to have, but it's almost a relief when that light bulb does come on and you realize, hey, i've GOT this. Good job! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPADIVA77 1/17/2010 8:33PM

Thanks for your comment Julie! I hope it is. I need it to be! Comment edited on: 1/17/2010 10:03:09 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

JULIETEXAS 1/17/2010 8:30PM

I hope the rest of your week is just as Sparkling! Report Inappropriate Comment

RONDAJONES 1/17/2010 7:24PM

My spiral was yesterday! Great job today for you (and me)! I think I ate on target...or at least better than the 2500 calories yesterday! Report Inappropriate Comment

TXDREAMSPINNER 1/17/2010 7:06PM

Good for you! Too many times I have let the fact that I ate out bring me down. I feel guilty if I ate anything that was not good for me then I just continue. I also commend you on only eating such a small piece of baklava. That stuff is heaven and I have a hard time not eating way too much. Report Inappropriate Comment

The Saturday Post

Saturday, January 16, 2010

First things first... I lost 2 pounds! That makes my total 11! Eleven pounds I don't have to worry about!
Now my first goal is losing at least 50 pounds by June which means I only have 39 more to go. I am really hoping for 60 but... whatever... Only 39 pounds to go!

What a crazy 24 hours it's been. Last night I went to bed around 10 or 10:30. Only to be woken up by the emergency alert siring blaring at 12:05 am. This lasted until just after one. Then at 5:45 it sounded again. This time it only blared until 6:15ish. Thankfully I ended up falling back asleep and woke up around 8:30. Not feeling well rested at all. I got up took a shower and started my day with a yummy breakfast. By 9:45 we were out the door. We headed over to the local S*ears to have a look at their treadmills and ellipticals. Mine bit the dust last night.

I ended up getting an elliptical/crosstrainer. I hurt my back a year ago and I opted for something that wouldn't be as jarring on my body. So, I wait.

My computer has been acting up lately and in a fit of rage last night I almost chucked it on the floor. I was going to look up the number so I could call the city and let them know the siren was going off and my pc would not turn on. Finally, the man fixed it today (fingers crossed) and I am a happy bunny. There is nothing more frustrating than technology when it doesn't work.

Guess that's all for now. It's snack time!

  

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ANDREA0301 1/18/2010 12:43PM

Ugh! I hate computer problems! I can't believe I didn't hear the emergency sirens going off. Yikes! Did you ever hear what the deal was? Hope you have a blessed week! Awesome job on the 11 lb loss to date! 39 sounds so much less than 50, right! Comment edited on: 1/18/2010 12:44:20 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

SPADIVA77 1/17/2010 6:51PM

Thanks everyone! Love the support! Report Inappropriate Comment

MLKDUD 1/17/2010 4:37PM

awesome on the 11 pounds!! Keep it up! Report Inappropriate Comment

TXDREAMSPINNER 1/17/2010 1:58PM

Great job on the eleven pound loss! What an accomplishment. I hope your sleep goes better tonight. There is nothing more likely to throw off your momentum than a night or two of little sleep. I too am hoping for at least fifty pounds lost by July as well. My sister is getting married and I am the matron of honor. It will also be the first time I will see my family since Christmas (some of them since the Christmas before due to being snowed in Christmas day). I would love to surprise them with a new me! Report Inappropriate Comment

NINJA_KITTY 1/16/2010 10:40PM

11#'s gone!!!!! Awesome! Report Inappropriate Comment

RONDAJONES 1/16/2010 4:57PM

If we lived closer...I'd say bring the computer over to DH. Nut, in what it would cost you in shipping...you could buy a new one! LOL ON THE 11 POUND LOSS!! (although I know you won't 'miss' it!! So, if you don't miss it, is it really a loss? ;) Remember, I need sleep) Now, I need to catch up...GAME ON! I love the little mullet dude! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

BOBB1216 1/16/2010 4:54PM

Wow.... Keep it up youll be there before June Report Inappropriate Comment