PINKHOLLYWOOD's SparkPeople Blog

Still sore but not as happy

Thu, 9 May 2013 15:46:02 EST

I dont want to blog that I havent worked out, so Im not going to say anything

Day 14- sore but HAPPY

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:11:44 EST

Just came back from a vacation to San Diego where I lived for about 20 years. I left there about 3 years ago and have only seen my best girlfriend once during that time. We were originally going to attend a steampunk convention but those plans fell through. My husband and I already had a hotel room booked and paid for so we decided to go down anyway.
It was fantastic!!!!
I spent 2 days with my best friend just hanging out and blowing bubbles. She kept commenting that I dont look my...

7 day Streak!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:03:23 EST

5 days ago I vowed to exercise at least 10 minutes every single day. Today marks a full seven days of my keeping that vow, that promise to myself. I am proud and thankful.

Stayed under calories even with a celebration

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:39:19 EST

We had a special event in my house today so I made my Mr a lemon cake with frosting. I kept it to one layer. I made a nice healthy dinner and had a lot of spinach, but even after having a piece of cake I was still UNDER CALORIES for today!!! (btw, I work 3rd shift, its still Sunday to me)
AAANNNNDDDDD------he wanted to go for a walk afterwards so I ended up doing a full 60 minutes of exercise today!!!
What a GREAT DAY!!!!! I just need like, 365 more just like this one....

Yea, un-hunh, just like dat

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:11:41 EST

Yea, I did my exercise routine today!!! Go me!!! I just feel so proud!!! I kept putting it off, debating, playing on the 'puter and watching TV.....pfft. Then I just got off my butt and did it....and I feel so happy and proud!
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Starting a streak

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:37:25 EST

I was going to tell myself that I only have to exercise 5 days a week....but then I realized that I can fit even a few minutes in EVERY day . So I reset my spark streak tracker to see how many days I can exercise at least ten minutes a day. Ten minutes is really nothing. I can fit that much in any time. I can skip a tv show and do a half hour. I can not play on Pinterest for a bit and do 15 minutes. I can not answer a text from my friend and do 10 minutes. Its not such a big deal right? I can...

Muscle Pops! they're like Corn Pops....not really

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:45:12 EST

I have been experiencing a light popping sensation after my old lady jogging sessions, its not painful at all, in fact its very pleasant. I looked it up and seems like when I jog or move my muscles a lot blood goes into them to help them get stronger. After I stop the blood is still flowing there and thats the pops I feel....I like it!

My horoscope for this week

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:08:44 EST

Only you know how loudly your demons speak when they can't take no for an answer and only you know how to shut them up too. If this means taking a personal journey, then so be it. You're not a child anymore and the choices you make now do not require anyone else’s approval, so don't sabotage yourself by seeking one out. 8 Gemini

Whoa...whoa....whoa

Finding alternatives is the easy part

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:36:47 EST

Or maybe I should say "Knowing" the smart choices is the easy part. Carrying them out and enjoying them hasn't come naturally yet. Today I wanted pizza for lunch. I am at home, I dont keep pizza in the house.( *edited for lies) but, let me be totally, brutally honest here..I didnt get this weight by eating salads and chicken. I like to eat fried chicken, I like french fries, I like bread with LOTS of butter. I like ranch dressing, I can pour that stuff like the Exxon Valdez. OK, I have to sto...

Magic- not a weightloss post

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:39:26 EST

I have got to share this with SOMEONE and so far, you guys are the only ones I know who may understand.
As I have stated here previously, I worship KaliMa. I have been on the Hindu path since my junior high school days when I ran across a Back to Godhead magazine and felt the connection. When I became an adult at 18 I was able to start attending Hindu temple programs and began my studies in earnest. As I grew (in all ways) I added more things to my worship. At this point in my life I pra...

Stocking up make me feel safe

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:04:43 EST

We just got home from a grocery haul. I feel so safe now. I have lots of fresh and canned veg. I have some chicken breasts. I have everything I need right here to be happy and healthy. It makes me remember to not eat garbage and if I dont take in garbage then I will have plenty of energy to move my ass. I have plenty of clean water to hydrate during and after my workout.
I feel very provided for.
I feel grateful.

Lesson Learned

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:20:52 EST

Don't go climbing hills when its 85 degrees out.
But I did it, so THERE! Since I work nights and rarely see daylight or get to go outside in nature, when I have time off I really want to go OUTSIDE. So Friday, I looked up a short hike nearby and off we went. We hiked in a park in the middle of my city called Elysian Fields, its right above Dodger Stadium and has great views of the city. The five mile loop took me about an hour, I did mostly walk it but managed to do my little old lady sh...

QUESTION- How to burn 400 calories

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:51:49 EST

Is there any place on SP that I can look for ideas on how to burn a specific number of calories?
My tracker says I have to burn 398 today

Day 3- Do Me

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:33:56 EST

I'm doing my best, I ate clean today. I went for a walk. Its not any easier yet. I shouldn't expect a magic button to make this easy.....or should I? I'm not sure yet. I'm still working things out in my head.
We went to a spiritual/religious gathering this evening. Its been a long time. I miss that part of life. So now, I need to eat clean, move my body and feed my soul. Why does this list keep getting longer.....geez, its only three things Divya, STFU and do it!

BTW- that tit...

2 for 2

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:09:33 EST

First off, THANK YOU for allllll the major encouragement, support, pant kicks, etc. I really really super needed that.
I worked out yest, ate clean, logged everything. I am going to be doing this for a while, better get used to it. (self talk)
Today we had to run a short errand so we WALKED there , abut 20 mins, I jogged a couple of blocks. I also did a WATP 30 min work out.
I am packing another clean meal (chicken and salad) for my 3am "lunch" and am having a protein shake now...

I need your help.

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:30:49 EST

I havent been exercising and I have been eating crap. I cant even say Ive fallen off the wagon because that wagon has gone all the way across the country by now and Im standing in a barren field in the middle of nowhere waving at it with a handkerchief. My last blog post was October of last year...LAST YEAR!!!! And I have done one or two workouts since then but the reality is NO.
I have been working third shift for 7 months now and I have no excuse about adjustment periods.
Pleas...

Whew!!! I'm Baaaaaaack!!!!

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:10:32 EST

It's been about a month, a looong, full month with TONS of changes. I am now on night shift and got a small raise at work. Also missed out on a promotion but have a THIRD interview for a totally different promotion that I REALLY WANT.
I took some time off for a vacation (went to San Francisco with my hubby for a week) and gave my body time to adjust to the new working hours. Well, its been enough time now. I really need to get myself back on track.
I work from 10 at night until 6:30...

Finally did it...heavy, HEAVY post

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:45:45 EST

I went to visit my fathers grave a few weeks ago. I had never been. He committed suicide when I was an infant and I dont even know if he knew about me. Not that it would have made much of a difference.....he had a lot of problems. It was amazingly hard. I can still feel the wretching sensation in my chest when I spotted his crypt. Luckily, I had my wonderful husband there for me. I have a long convoluted life story that I wont go into here because this is just not the time. We didnt plan on g...

Still going

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 15:55:32 EST

I have been exercising sporadically. I'm getting ready for a trip to San Francisco, CA and I dont want to die on those hills so that is inspiring me to work out more lately. Un fortunately, I let my diet go for a few weeks and gained some weight, Oh well, it happened, moving forward. I am currently in a love/hate relationship with Jillian Michaels. I hate how she kicks my a@@ but I love what she pushes me to do. Who knew I could do a Russian Twist????

Writing things down and deleting them is MAGIC

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:56:00 EST

I was feeling pretty poorly a few minutes ago and I wrote a little blog about some stuff, then I read it, then I deleted it......and I feel better already

Um, I don't know how to feel about this

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:45:49 EST

So I was poking around on Pinterest and found this site for a weight loss simulator.

api.modelmydiet.com/eywomen

So you put in your start and goal weight and then customize the doll. I know that its supposed to give you incentive for losing weight....but after I plugged in my numbers (208 now to 150 goal) I realized that.....(((((i don't look that bad))))
And I don't know how to feel about that. Part of me is like, well, its good that I have a heal...

Visited my doc

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:34:46 EST

I had a nice visit to the Doc yest. Talked to her about my crunchy shoulder first. She couldnt figure out what it is exactly so we're going to have some films done. She gave me some new exercises for it as I have refused physical therapy (waste of my time and money, I'll do the exercises at home) and told me , for now. to use absolutely NO WEIGHT on that shoulder. We talked about some work arounds so that I can keep my fitness routine going with as little interruption as possible.

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Whoooo! It's good to be back!

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:37:06 EST

OK, looks like all the OT at work is over and I can now get back into my routine. I've also decided to start going back to WW and QUIT SMOKING....oh yea! This is going to be so awesome! I feel hopeful and ALIVE today!

Lessons can come from anyplace or anyone

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:47:02 EST

My husband showed me something from his Masonic books today and it really got me to thinking. It was about how the physical body changes with age and how we have to make good decisions and perform right actions everyday. I know the Masons weren't talking about exercise and eating right but man, thats what I took from it. I cant go back and exercise for my 25 year old self, I cant say "No" to all the fried and fatty foods I ate as a 30 year old. I cant even go back to yesterday and do my leg ...

AND HOW COME I havent lost any stupid weight?!?!?!

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 18:40:14 EST

I'm having a bad day. I feel defeated. I know I just posted that I havent exercised in over two weeks, but before that I was doing really good. I track my stupid food and my stupid workouts and Ive only lost 3 stupid pounds since I started in March!!!! WTH!!!! I am so MAD!!!
I dont want to take anything away from anyone but I keep seeing people who started after me really dropping the weight fast.....and I just want to cry. I hate my body today

OHMYGODDESS!!!! How Did This Happen?!?!

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 12:35:55 EST

I am TOTALLY FREAKING OUT!!!! I havent exercised in EIGHTEEN DAYS!!!! 18 days, tWO WEEKS PLUS 4 EXTRA DAYS. I am freaking out,,,,,,

I feel terrible, i feel like a loser, like a joke, like "why should i bother, im never going to keep it up", I m always going to be fat. im never going to be strong.....Gawd, I could kick my own azz right now.....I'm so mad I could punch something

Thank you Everyone!!!!

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:21:24 EST

I just wanted to pop in for a minute to say THANK YOU to everyone who has left encouragement on my page recently. It really made me feel good and loved and accepted and all those warm fuzzy things. Thank you!
I know I got myself into this situation, and I'm really OK with it. See, a while back, I asked my Goddesses for "things" I needed "things", actually one thing in particular, and how does one acquire said "things"... with MONEY, and since my Goddesses know that I dont play the lotter...

Arm yourself because no one else here will save you.

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:10:08 EST

It was FREE day at LACMA yesterday! (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
I totally LURVE museums!!!! I could go every day and find something new each time. K worked the day so we visited in the evening, it was magical. I love going to typically daytime places at dusk. There were bands and food trucks and lots of grown ups enjoying the art.

So the title of this entry comes from a James Bond theme song. (Casino Royale) There was an exhibit of opening credits for Bond movies, it w...

Feeling Introspective-(not much about weight/fitness)

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:19:43 EST

So I had my birthday yesterday. I'm 43 now. I never remember how old I am, I always have to ask my husband, (not good at maths) and I haven't exercised in a week.
As of today, I'm OK with that. See, if I look at my recent patterns, past few months, I go hard for about three weeks then I slack for a week. That's OK for me, I will have to keep an eye on it to make sure there's no reversal in the pattern but I figure that after 42 years of couch sitting I can even have three weeks of mome...

How did I use all that time?????????????

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:24:11 EST

So I have a "thing" and I havent exercised for almost a week. I am scheduled to start again tomorrow (starting "again" is making me feel sucky)
ANYWHO, my point is, what did I used to do with all this time???? Did I really just sit around and watch TV, are there that many tacky programs on the telly to keep me entertained for that many hours??? Really?? Really, Div? (OK, see, this is the part where truth smacks me in the face and I dont like it)
I am so disappointed in myself. I am...

How did I use all that time?????????????

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:24:11 EST

My Hairapy Episode is up!!!!

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 01:49:01 EST

Remember Mother's Day when I got to get a celebrity hairstyle treatment??? Well, my episode just got posted. YAY!

OK, I have go to let you know that I dont usually look that bad in real life as I do in the "Before" pics and interviews. They made me take off all of my makeup and kinda teased my hair in a bad way. Everything I said was in my own words though.

on.aol.com/studio/hairapy-517368094

Must figure out the headaches

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:16:05 EST

I did my new JM Shed & Shred yest and my 2 mile walk and ended up with a MAJOR migraine. Light sensitivity, nausea, etc. Nothing helped but sleeping it off. Luckily, I didnt wake up with it too.
BUT
I need to figure out what gives me the headache. I dont think its strenuous exercise, I have a feeling its something to do with my blood pressure because I notice that I get really hot but I dont get a true headache until I do some movement where my head goes below my waist. i.e.: yest ...

New Pants!

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 02:21:05 EST

Bought new pants today, TWO sizes smaller!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man, I got sick of wearing those clown pants. At first, it was very motivating, i.e.: "Look how much weight I have lost, see how big my pants are now." But then it just got very DEmotivating like,"Man, I look like a schlumpy schlump in these big azz pants" Legs blowing in the wind, hiking them up every few steps, UGH.
So, today I went to get a new pair, nice and cheap because I dont want to be wearing that same size in September. I ...

Say It LOUD!!!

Sat, 2 Jun 2012 16:17:17 EST

gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/man-lo
ses-370-pounds-old-fashioned-way-recla
ims-100129123--abc-news-health.html
This is SUCH an inspiring story!!! If he can, I can!!!
I like the OUT LOUD aspect of this. I often give myself pep talks or scoldings and I also find that actually speaking the words really implants them into my brain.
Im going to keep it up.
I have alist of my Top 10 Reasons to lose weight but I dont have one of the Top Ten Best Things for...

How my program is affecting my life in other areas

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:40:46 EST

I have always been a timid sort of girl. Yes Ma'am, No Ma'am, whatever you need.....but I've noticed since starting to exercise I stick up for myself more. Yesterday I called someone on their bad behavior and my husband was shocked. He says D, that's so different for you, you talked to that lady.....I really hadn't noticed, it just seemed the right thing to do and I just did it, didn't think about it at all. Then he asked why.....and I had to think about it.
I think that since I feel s...

My "apron" is getting smaller!!!!

Wed, 30 May 2012 02:41:02 EST

I have one of those mom aprons, my tummy flaps down at the bottom like an apron. It used to be really floppy,hanging down almost 2 inches. When I was getting dressed today I noticed it had gotten much smaller!!!! Now it sticks out but only hangs over about an inch. 224
ALSO!!!!! I felt a muscle today!!!! I was standing in the living room and put my hand on my hip (my thinking pose) and twisted slightly to look around the room ....and .....I FELT A MUSCLE UNDER THE FAT!!!!!

I'm just NOT going to do that

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:09:15 EST

I read a LOT of D&E blogs, A LOT. They keep me motivated, they give me great ideas for eating and moving. It's my new gossip. (a few weeks ago I deleted all the gossip sites from my puter and my phone and I stopped watching TMZ and shows like that, I figgered I needed to be more interested in my own doings than the screwy folks in H-wood, or where ever they're from)
ANYWHOOOOO, some of the sites are really good about posting pics and daily lists of what they eat and I realized that most...

Eat more=Lose more??????

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:06:27 EST

Seems like I've lost 4 pounds in two days....is that possible????
You know I've been lied to by those scales before so now I'n not trusting any of them. I weighed myself on Monday, put the scale on a particular tile on the floor, got a number....then this morning I put it back on that same tile and its reading 4 pounds less......OK, and if thats not weird enough for me....I ate like a horse yesterday. I WAS STARVING!!!!! So I ate. I had a turkey burger for lunch and a slice of pizza for...

My Almost 2 Month Exercise Anniversary

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:40:49 EST

I started really exercising on March 23. And here I am today STILL fighting with myself to exercise daily.

BUT!!! I do it anyway. I want to lie in my cozy bed and snuggle under the blankies but NO, I get up and exercise anyway. I want to go to the bus stop and take the air conditioned transportation to work but NO, I turn north and walk in anyway. I want to stop at Fatburger and get myself a nommy burger but NO, I turn before I get there and avoid the place all together.

So MUCH money!!!

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:02:43 EST

Since Ive began taking my lunch to work and eating out less I HAVE SO MUCH MONEY!!!! I was able to buy myself an excellent professional quality hair dryer and all the styling products to go along with it. THEN I was able to purchase some awesome bath products to pamper myself in a calorie free way.
See, Im trying to NOT reward or comfort myself with food. and it hasn't always worked and it hasn't always been easy. I did get upset at work this week and march off to gobble some empanadas. ...

Hike for the Day

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:02:08 EST

Today we are visiting Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook.
www.travelinlocal.com/the-baldwin-hi
lls-scenic-overlook/
The site says there are 300 steps to the top! Im excited about that. Wonder how long it will take me?

I got sick

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:14:00 EST

I did an hour and a half hike on Sun then I did my P90X on Monday...then I got sick. Ive been down for 2 days taking care of myself. So Im feeling a little better today but not really well enough to do "The X". I will be doing my 2 mile walk to work, I wont try to set any speed records but I am committing to do it.
So heres a question, and I dont really know how to phrase it correctly:

How long do you let yourself be sick? How do you ease back into the routine?

Im...

The Universe is Listening and Loves ME

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:50 EST

Whooooaaaaa!!!!
'Member that post about not wanting to take my MIL out to dinner and how I felt all pissy about it????? OK...this is SO WEIRD....but WONDERFUL.

My hubby works at a place that makes web shows (Im not allowed to say exactly where) and OUT OF THE FRICKIN BLUE one of the production people came up to him yest and said "We're making a new show about hairstyle makeovers. Can your wife come in on Sat and film one for us?" 40
OK, so of course I'm going!!...

I need a reality check!!!

Wed, 9 May 2012 13:34:31 EST

OK, I KNOW I am not right right now so someone please, pop me upside the head!

OK, heres the deal. I work a LOT of weekends. Just finished working 2 in a row in fact. K works M-F no questions, no nights, no weekends. OK. So I have been looking forward to "MY" weekend for what feels like FOREVER, looking up hikes that are nearby. Getting myself all geared up to GO OUTSIDE...to BE ACTIVE. So last night he tells me that he has made plans for us to spend the day with his mom....and I a...

Age is just a number but weight is not

Wed, 9 May 2012 01:47:02 EST

OK, totally bummed. Today I found out that the scale I use to weigh in is defective... don't laugh, I'm serious. Went in for my weigh today and when I stepped on the scale I got a really low number. It would have been wonderful if I had just accepted that number and moved on....but I couldn't. I KNOW I didn't lose that much weight in a week, no matter how hard I am working. So I discussed it with another person and stepped on again, different number, waaaaay higher than my last one. So I dec...

Lost: Divvy's Mojo-Reward when found

Tue, 8 May 2012 02:00:31 EST

I feel like Im losing my momentum, a few weeks ago
i was working so hard, doing my strength training to my limit every day, walking my buns off.....I feel like Im having too many lazy days. I mean, yes, I am doing SOMETHING everyday, and I know that "no matter how slow you go, you're lapping everyone on the couch",,,,but thats not enough for me. I want that determined Divvy back. Where is that girl? i really liked her

That canyon kicked my butt

Sun, 6 May 2012 14:21:33 EST

We went hiking in Bronson Canyon yest, home to the Batcave and the Hollywood sign. I would LIKE to say how cool it was seeing those places and have a pic or two to share but alas, it wasn't so. That trail kicked my butt, I was panting and huffing something terrible. I haven't been on a hike in so long, I really forgot how different those hills are compared to flat pavement. Man, was it hard. I made it to the lookout point and decided that was really as far as I could go that day. I got a HUGE...

Back in the Saddle Again

Fri, 4 May 2012 13:19:36 EST

I took the day off yesterday, didnt go as hog wild as I used to, so YAY on that. My husband is a Freemason and he's Master this year so first Thursdays are a big deal in our house. I made cookies all day for the Brothers, luckily cookies are NOT my weakness....no way could I have made fried chicken for them and not eaten any. We had enchiladas at Lodge and man oh man, were they SUPER GOOD!!!! So I when confronted with the plate I made a choice: I ate the enchiladas but no diner rolls, rice or...

Sweating more????

Thu, 3 May 2012 13:30:25 EST

So I just got back from the market and walking back I noticed that I'm sweating much more. Is that OK? Walking to the market is not a new thing, its not super hot outside, I wasn't carrying an extraordinary amount of groceries....what the heck is going on???? Is this normal?