So...

Monday, December 22, 2008

... my weekend had... a lot of stuff that happened, but I'm ready to move on from it. :) HAHAHAHA It was MOSTLY a really good weekend, some ridiculous food was eaten, but not enough to throw me off track, maybe just a slowdown and maintain instead of losing extra that I wanted to. Today after breakfast/etc. I weighed 168.5 -- so I'm hoping by tomorrow or Wednesday morning, after being 100% on track with food I can see even lower before heading off to vacation. :)

That's the plan!

This morning was a nice long ST workout -- 43 minutes, full body, 438 calories burned. To reach 2000 I only need to burn 201 calories tomorrow. I think I might just do a video at home in the morning. We gotta take sweetface Roscoe to the vet for his Neutering followup appointment.

Then Wednesday is work and GET OUTTA HERE! :) I'm soooooo ready for vacation. On Sunday I looked at the clock and it said about 9PM and my first thought was, only 1 more hour of work. Then I was like -- crazy, you're at home. Time for VACATION. ;)

  

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SWEATONCEADAY 12/23/2008 11:23AM

have fun on your vaykay! i am wondering if anyone is eating well right now? seriously anyone???? lol Report Inappropriate Comment

CATIATM 12/23/2008 6:53AM

Oooh! Where are you going? Have fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOLFKITTY 12/23/2008 1:06AM

Hey vacation girlie! HEheheee. I hope you're enjoying it already! Joce Report Inappropriate Comment

TRACYZABELLE 12/23/2008 12:53AM

Enjoy your vacation! hope you discover new things! Report Inappropriate Comment

MDTWEETY 12/22/2008 9:54PM

So...when will we see pics of sweetface Roscoe? Report Inappropriate Comment

SKYFYRE 12/22/2008 4:28PM

VACATION! Time to enjoy it gorgeous! Report Inappropriate Comment

BRUIN2 12/22/2008 4:12PM

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SEPPIESUSAN 12/22/2008 3:53PM

A lot of stuff that happened...sounds like you're keeping the juicy details to yourself! Haha. At least you have a happy weight on a Monday, so that's really good! I need a vacation too!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SLCOLMAN 12/22/2008 3:49PM

I hope that the check up gives Roscoe a good report! Enjoy your vacation!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Nothing much to report...

Saturday, December 20, 2008

I'm here cause... I'm at work. And that's what happens. :)

HAHA

But really, I'm headed to the gym today after work for some fast and furious working out -- I get off work at 1PM and the gym closes at 2PM.

(Stupid University Rec Center hours around the school holidays...)

But also -- today is our (DH and me) 5th Wedding Anniversary. :)

  

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TRECECOOKS 12/26/2008 10:14PM

Happy Anniversary, Dana! It took me awhile to get caught up on your blogs. Hope you had a wonderful evening!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CURVES_N_CURLS 12/22/2008 4:55PM

Aww, man. I'm late. (Ain't that the story lately!) :) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU TWO!!! (And now we all know why your next blog just vaguely states that a lot of stuff happened... He he he!) -Lisa Report Inappropriate Comment

SKYFYRE 12/21/2008 9:38PM

Awe! Hey Sunshine! I hope you had a Happy Anniversary! 5 years is something to be proud of! Yay for your lovely marrige! Hope you and DH had a wonderful night to celebrate! Report Inappropriate Comment

ZMONEY 12/21/2008 5:30PM

Congrats on your anniversary! DH & I'll be having our 6th on January 23rd. Yay! Report Inappropriate Comment

SEPPIESUSAN 12/21/2008 4:00PM

Five years - congrats! I just read your past several blog entries. Sorry your post-Thanksgiving weight fluctuations have been so frustrating! But you have been through SO much lately. Roscoe is such a cute name for a puppy! And your grandma will be in my thoughts and prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

MDTWEETY 12/21/2008 10:56AM

Happy Anniversary! Report Inappropriate Comment

CATIATM 12/21/2008 10:20AM

Happy anniversary! Report Inappropriate Comment

SLCOLMAN 12/20/2008 6:57PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 5 years is a huge accomplishment :) Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMCATUS 12/20/2008 4:50PM

Awwww Happy Anniversary to you guys!!! *hugs* Report Inappropriate Comment

MOM2ACAT 12/20/2008 4:49PM

Happy Anniversary! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHINYSILVRVOLVO 12/20/2008 3:46PM

Happy Anniversary!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEATONCEADAY 12/20/2008 2:09PM

happy anniversary! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAROL_HOORAH 12/20/2008 1:38PM

happy anniversary that's amazing!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

**PRICELESS** 12/20/2008 1:34PM

Happy Anniversary!!! YAY!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LADY_DONKEY 12/20/2008 12:23PM

I hate gym "holiday hours" too. WTF? You think FAT takes a holiday? NO! So why on earth should the gym be closed too??? And for gyms that are closed on Christmas, what about folks of other religious leanings? I'd be totally offended if I were Jewish and my gym was closed on what was a regular day for me. I don't see no gym closed on Hanukkah. KWIM? Happy wedding anniversary! I love winter weddings. Dh and I celebrate our 13th year on Dec. 28th Report Inappropriate Comment

RHALES199 12/20/2008 10:58AM

happy Anniversary! have fun at work, at the gym, and, of course, later Report Inappropriate Comment

BRUIN2 12/20/2008 9:12AM

Happy anniversary, happy anniversary, happy anniversary....haaaaapy anniversary!! (to be read in a sing-songy voice!) Report Inappropriate Comment

Thanks SparkFriends!

Friday, December 19, 2008

Thank you all for your wonderful response to my last blog, I really appreciate it. *HUGS*

So! On to the day to day...

Today is an off day for me -- I've got to burn an average of about 323 calories for each of my next 4 workouts to reach my calorie burn goal -- so I'm feeling good about where I stand in that respect. Our replacement remote for my little Roku box came in yesterday so I can go back to doing an at home workout for one or two of those as well! :) YAY.

I did feel like I got a lot accomplished this morning, though -- Got up, called the PD made sure I would be able to pick up the Police Report (my name isn't on it only hubbies) they said sure, so then I made lunches, took Roscoesweetface out, came back, made breakfast (not anything elaborate -- but I added some pecans and dried cranberries to some flax plus - MMM), and left to pick up the PR!

Then I called the insurance adjustor, left her a message (she's out of the office till Monday), faxed in our stuff, and there you have it. Now I'm just waiting for the workday to be over. And I'll be back tomorrow. :P WONDERFUL! :D haha.

I intend to hit the gym fast and furious tomorrow after work -- they're closing at 2PM and I get off of work at 1PM. :) So that should be fun. Then maybe at home workout Sunday, gym mon-tuesday... then my last day of work! THEN VACATION.

Yes, I think there will be a countdown in every blog. *SO ANXIOUS*

  

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SLCOLMAN 12/19/2008 4:34PM

Sounds like you got a lot done today! Thanks for the Roscoe update! :) He sounds like a sweetie!! I hope you have a wonderful vacation!! Report Inappropriate Comment

**PRICELESS** 12/19/2008 1:37PM

LOL!!! I hear you...YAY for vacation!! =D Report Inappropriate Comment

My Grandma

Thursday, December 18, 2008

I don't like... EVER do this kind of thing...

But those of you who are the praying type, will you lend a prayer to my grandma?

She was recently diagnosed with a horrible autoimmune skin disease which has caused her to have boils like the size of lemons. She even had some inside her mouth. She's currently in the hospital and swelling like crazy from medication.

She is such a wonderful kind of a person -- she has a kind of sarcastic demeanor, but she is so kind. The ULTIMATE "hostess" -- always concerned about everyone else and trying to make sure no one is worried about her. Even in the hospital she's recruiting my mom to help her make sure people have the good Christmas gifts she wants to give them, getting dinner to her sister who is not in the best health, and watching a nurse that takes good care of her to get to know the nurse better so she can get HER a good gift for Christmas.

I just hate the thought of her going through so much pain and such a horrible ordeal.

Thank you!

  

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PEBBLESGMC 1/12/2009 8:05AM

I will pray for Grandma!! Geneva Report Inappropriate Comment

TRACYZABELLE 12/23/2008 12:54AM

I hope your grandma is not in too much discomfort and count on prayers from me as well.. We all need to know our family members are being looked after. Report Inappropriate Comment

CURVES_N_CURLS 12/19/2008 11:14PM

Sure thing, Dana! -Lisa Report Inappropriate Comment

SLCOLMAN 12/19/2008 4:32PM

Grandma is definately on the prayer list! Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOM2ACAT 12/19/2008 3:55PM

I'll be keeping her in my prayers that she heals. Report Inappropriate Comment

**PRICELESS** 12/19/2008 1:32PM

Oh Dana, I'm so sorry. That's sounds so awful! Her and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. ~Hugs~ Report Inappropriate Comment

REMA74 12/19/2008 12:44PM

Your grandma will def be in my prayers. Have a peaceful Christmas! Report Inappropriate Comment

KIMCATUS 12/19/2008 12:41PM

Oh bless her heart and of course she will be included in my prayers. She sounds like a wonderful lady and we can all benefit from her example of courage and thoughfulness!!! *HUGS* Report Inappropriate Comment

MARLIE13 12/19/2008 12:29PM

Your grandma sounds like a gem and a wonderful woman. Of course she will be in my prayers. Thank you for sharing this special need. Report Inappropriate Comment

IFNOT2_RETURNS 12/19/2008 12:20PM

You and your family are in my thoughts. I hope she get better. Report Inappropriate Comment

MDTWEETY 12/19/2008 12:19PM

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. She sounds like a wonderful person. Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEATONCEADAY 12/19/2008 11:27AM

oh dana. she sounds like a wonderful lady. she is in my thoughts. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHINYSILVRVOLVO 12/19/2008 11:21AM

I'll keep her in my prayers as well. I hope she gets well soon! How is your family holding up? I'll pray for all of you as well! Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEETZMIX 12/19/2008 10:12AM

No problem Dana, I wish ur grandma the best and I hope she gets better. She sounds just like my grandma, a heart of gold and I know I wouldn't want nothing to happen to her. So I will pray for you, your family, and especially your grandma!! Report Inappropriate Comment

4CAKES 12/19/2008 10:05AM

I am so sorry! I will gladly Pray for you and your Family! Report Inappropriate Comment

CALICAVEGIRL 12/19/2008 8:57AM

Of COURSE I'll pray for your Grandma. Report Inappropriate Comment

CATIATM 12/19/2008 6:52AM

Oh, that sounds awful! I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

KACHAFFE82 12/19/2008 5:14AM

She is uin my thoughts, hun! You hang in there too. We love you and I hope she is doing okay. Report Inappropriate Comment

BRUIN2 12/18/2008 11:07PM

and prayers for your Grandma! (And you!) Report Inappropriate Comment

JERI1952 12/18/2008 10:45PM

Your Grandmother will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Report Inappropriate Comment

Feeling Good

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Had a great workout this morning -- ArcTrainer and Rowing Machine.

That ArcTrainer!!! It still burns a lot of calories, but not as many as the little estimate thingie guesses... at least for me it didn't. By the end of the workout it was of by about 55 calories I think? For 20 minutes? But still, got a great burn because between that and the rowing machine I spent about 35 minutes of time working out and burned about 437 calories. ! WOOHOO!

Then I went to the Mellow Mushroom for the first time ever and had a really amazing salad. It was ridiculously priced, but it was good. :)

*sigh* Two more work days this week. Then a break. Then 3 more days. THEN VACATION!!!!!!!

  

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4CAKES 12/19/2008 10:06AM

Arc Trainers are great! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARLIE13 12/18/2008 3:20PM

I remember the days when you didn't have an HRM. I'm loving that you do now! Isn't it fun?! Almost vacation....you can make it! Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEATONCEADAY 12/18/2008 2:57PM

i have never seen an arc trainer in a gym here. i love the rowing machine but i don't get a good calorie burn from it. do you? glad you are having a good day! Report Inappropriate Comment

MDTWEETY 12/18/2008 2:41PM

I love the arctrainer! I'm not a huge fan of the machines b/c they kinda bore me, but the arctrainer is usually my machine of choice. LOL — I've been to a Mellow Mushroom in South Carolina. I wonder if it's a chain. The place I went to had pizza, wings, beer. Glad you're feeling good and having a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment