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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Sniffle, sniffle
Ha. For a minute there, the page on Blogger wouldn't load. It was like that moment or two when your professor is late and you think class may be cancelled. And then he walks in. LOL. Not that I mind writing here. Just like anything I tell myself that I HAVE to do, I sudden;t feel less like doing it.
My son is back. It's really nice to have him back. Max and I spent the entire day cleaning. He did a really great job on the bathroom. Which makes me wonder why he so seldom does it. So nice of me isn't it? LOL It's so nice to see the two of them playing games and watching videos together. Now, I really miss my oldest. Him being here would make it perfect.
I was organizing my FIL's bills today and found a notice of homeowner's insurance renewal. It was supposed to have been renewed yesterday but we just found the bill. I asked him at least 3 times if the insurance and taxes were paid for the house and was assured they were. Ever since he did the reverse mortgage, I've been freaking out. He told me that the only thing we had to worry about was if the insurance or taxes weren't paid. And now this! What the hell are we going to do if we have to sell the house? Where will we live? What will happen to the pets? It's really, really tense making. I'm hoping he can fix this but I'm very scared.
I think I have an infection in my jaw. It hurts and I've been experiencing a lot of allergy/nasal symptoms. I took some NyQuil tonight to make sure I can sleep. With the pain, and congestion, I'm not very comfortable at all. Wish me luck. I'd like to take another long walk tomorrow. I managed to skip my strength training today but did do 60 minutes on the stationary bike. That sucked. I felt tons better though after.
OK, I'm off.
My son is back. It's really nice to have him back. Max and I spent the entire day cleaning. He did a really great job on the bathroom. Which makes me wonder why he so seldom does it. So nice of me isn't it? LOL It's so nice to see the two of them playing games and watching videos together. Now, I really miss my oldest. Him being here would make it perfect.
I was organizing my FIL's bills today and found a notice of homeowner's insurance renewal. It was supposed to have been renewed yesterday but we just found the bill. I asked him at least 3 times if the insurance and taxes were paid for the house and was assured they were. Ever since he did the reverse mortgage, I've been freaking out. He told me that the only thing we had to worry about was if the insurance or taxes weren't paid. And now this! What the hell are we going to do if we have to sell the house? Where will we live? What will happen to the pets? It's really, really tense making. I'm hoping he can fix this but I'm very scared.
I think I have an infection in my jaw. It hurts and I've been experiencing a lot of allergy/nasal symptoms. I took some NyQuil tonight to make sure I can sleep. With the pain, and congestion, I'm not very comfortable at all. Wish me luck. I'd like to take another long walk tomorrow. I managed to skip my strength training today but did do 60 minutes on the stationary bike. That sucked. I felt tons better though after.
OK, I'm off.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The Little Things
I wonder if I've mentioned that Sparkpeople changed my suggested caloric intake range? I entered my workouts and got a message I'd never seen before in red. So of course I closed it without reading. Then I got it again the next day. Basically it was warning me about under-eating on a diet and advised me to change my fitness schedule to reflect my increased activity. Sure enough as soon as I did, the calories jumped from 1220- 1450 to 1470 1820. Oooh, you can bet I liked that. Made sense. When my doctor gave me the results of my BMR test, it was in the 2300 range. He advised a caloric intake of around 1800 if I wanted to lose weight. So why did I listen to a website instead of my physician? Probably because I felt the lower range would work faster, seemed more like dieting, etc. I can really feel the difference too. It was such a struggle to stay in range. I did it 99% of the time but I was so damned hungry. I've had 1632 calories today and I feel absolutely great. Well, sore but I did take a nice long 6.34 walk today. *pats self on back* Who know such a little change would make me feel so much better?
At the start of my walk, I ran into 2 dogs just running about. Cute and friendly but I freaked a bit at first because you never can really tell. Plus, I turned a bend and there they were, right in front of the house where 2 dogs went after me and my dog a few years back. Neither of them had tags but they seemed to be sticking to this one yard. I hope they lived there but who the hell lets one, let alone 2, dogs run about without at least tags on? It's all I can think about tonight. It was so lovely today but it's raining and cold now. I hope they're warm and dry now. I really should have knocked on the door and found out if they lived there.
My son is coming home from Bolivia tonight. Well, he's in Miami tonight, but he'll be back in PA tomorrow. I'm so happy! He's been in Bolivia since November. Of course that means I have to move out of his room which makes me sad, LOL. Soon his grandfather will be back as well and it'll be back to sleeping on the couch for me. Booo. I really need to find an apartment. Maybe one where I can have Jett. I know it can't happen until I graduate but that'd be super awesome. If I found a job in PA, I could rent a place that allows pets and it wouldn't be a big jolt for him. I worked with someone who rented a place in a trailer park. Wonder how much the rents are?
OK, now that I've finished my delicious PB and honey sandwich, it's time for me to sleep. I'm sure that the dogs will not be letting me sleep in tomorrow.
Chua!
At the start of my walk, I ran into 2 dogs just running about. Cute and friendly but I freaked a bit at first because you never can really tell. Plus, I turned a bend and there they were, right in front of the house where 2 dogs went after me and my dog a few years back. Neither of them had tags but they seemed to be sticking to this one yard. I hope they lived there but who the hell lets one, let alone 2, dogs run about without at least tags on? It's all I can think about tonight. It was so lovely today but it's raining and cold now. I hope they're warm and dry now. I really should have knocked on the door and found out if they lived there.
My son is coming home from Bolivia tonight. Well, he's in Miami tonight, but he'll be back in PA tomorrow. I'm so happy! He's been in Bolivia since November. Of course that means I have to move out of his room which makes me sad, LOL. Soon his grandfather will be back as well and it'll be back to sleeping on the couch for me. Booo. I really need to find an apartment. Maybe one where I can have Jett. I know it can't happen until I graduate but that'd be super awesome. If I found a job in PA, I could rent a place that allows pets and it wouldn't be a big jolt for him. I worked with someone who rented a place in a trailer park. Wonder how much the rents are?
OK, now that I've finished my delicious PB and honey sandwich, it's time for me to sleep. I'm sure that the dogs will not be letting me sleep in tomorrow.
Chua!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Trucking On
I've been trucking on through the list of resolutions. Things are going pretty well so far. I've been faithfully tracking each and every bite and my workouts on Sparkpeople. Blogging each and every day. I even started reading The Secret Garden. Go me!
I've got a few things to add to my list though. It never seems to end, but I guess tat's kind of the pijt, isn't it?
I need to:
I've got a few things to add to my list though. It never seems to end, but I guess tat's kind of the pijt, isn't it?
I need to:
- update my Child Abuse online certificate
- register for and take the Infectious Disease Control Certification (That'll have to wait for cash)
- Register for and start studying for the Assistant teacher certificates
That should keep me nice and busy. Well, I have another 6 mile walk schedules for tomorrow so I'm off for tonight.
Chua!
Monday, January 9, 2012
7 miles
I think there's a song called 7 miles, but I could be wrong. Anywho, that is the distance I walked today on my 2 walks. I am pooped now! I tried using the imapmywalk app. First I didn't start the track function until I was way into my walk. Then the darned thing kept freezing. Hard to say whether it was the app or the phone since it was pretty cold out there.
Well, I am writing this on my phone since my new kindle isn't in yet. Guess its a good thing I got this app. The kindle stopped working earlier this week. It wasn't even a month old! And Best Buy was sold out and had to order it. I haven't been having much luck with purchases lately. The orders I am waiting for are floating around there somewhere. Everyone seems confounded by the address change up.
Tomorrow, I'm going to do some strength training so I'm off to sleep. Chua!
Love/Hate
Like/Dislike? There are many things I love about keeping a healthy lifestyle. Those things tend to come further down the road in my journey. That alone makes it difficult to stay the course at times. Especially since the dislikes are right up there at the start. Today I thought, I'd put up my current list of likes and dislikes and see if I can use it to further motivate myself on this journey. I did wind up having fast food yesterday for dinner which was a BIG mistake. I felt super bloated and awful afterwards. PLUS, because I'd already gone over on my calories, even when I felt better I couldn't have myself a Skinny Cow. Booo! Oh, well.
Dislikes (Because I want to end on a good note)
1.) Thinking about Food..ALL THE TIME - I seem to always be thinking about food when I first start paying attention to my diet. Either I'm planning meals, daydreaming and coveting fatty/sugary foods, or researching recipes, it's always there. Sometimes, I just want to not think about it. Un-know everything I know and eat a doughnut...or 4. Of course, sometimes I do and then I wind up right back at Step 1, with a stomach ache and tighter jeans.
2) The Fumbling - I (like many others) hate feeling like a noob. I hate that initial fumbling that comes with starting a new job, a new workout routine or a new recipe. This is the stage where I'll start working out and right away, it all kicks in. Suddenly it's very apparent that the sports I'm wearing is inadequate, my shirt is too tight, etc. I start itching and sweating and I think, "Well, I'm probably almost done with this routine." Only to check the clock and realize I JUST started. Bah. Makes me want to stop, put on some yoga pants and take a nap. I try not to do that, with mixed results.
3.) I Grew Up With Montages and They Ruined Me For Real Life - Everyone of my age who watched/s television or movies, has grown up with the montage. So, when I start working out and/or dieting, I half expect that it will progress montage style. Time will fly, results will show, etc. I start dieting and a week later, weigh myself with visions of big numbers only to drop an increment. I work out and the first week flies by on passion and enthusiasm. Then week 2...and the realization that this is life. Ready to change the channel now...oops.
Likes
1) Thinking About Food - Sometimes I like this stage. I enjoy finding new, tasty and healthy recipes. Finding foods I enjoy that fuel my body well. Even learning new things about nutritional science. It's a true like/dislike. I even enjoy earning that special treat that I know is a splurge but well earned.
2) The Zone - After a bit, you find the routine and schedule that works best for your life and body. You remember which treadmill you like best at the gym, find the sports bra that makes your girls thank you (or not hate you), and it just starts to feel good. That can take time but when you get there, you just have a good time.
3) COMPLIMENTS- Let's face it, I may do this in part for my own benefit. I do want to have more energy, be happier and live longer. But part of it is to look damned good in those jeans. When you get that first, "Wow. You look great!", you smile serenely and hope it'll distract you from the cake 4 inches to their left. Give or take an inch.
4) Life - It's a broad category, but at some point you begin to feel the effects. You start sleeping better, your optimism is way up, your metal clarity and energy are ever increasing. Suddenly you notice you're not falling asleep at your desk at 2 or dreading going for a run. It's just another part of your day. Then, someone in your social circle refers to you as, "the runner/skinny chick/health nut".
The hard part is that most of my Likes take time and dedication to experience. That's a small part in why I've decided to keep this Blog faithfully. I have been there before. I've been at goal or very close to it. I've been the "healthy one" in my group. What I don't remember clearly is how long it took my mind and body to get there. What was I feeling along the way? What helped keep me going those times when it is frequently easier to give up than keep going? Hopefully by chronicling this journey, I'll be able to keep going, not take a shuttle back to the start.
I'll be back this evening, since I skipped yesterday. it's my intention to have a post for each day, with as little doubling up as possible.
Dislikes (Because I want to end on a good note)
1.) Thinking about Food..ALL THE TIME - I seem to always be thinking about food when I first start paying attention to my diet. Either I'm planning meals, daydreaming and coveting fatty/sugary foods, or researching recipes, it's always there. Sometimes, I just want to not think about it. Un-know everything I know and eat a doughnut...or 4. Of course, sometimes I do and then I wind up right back at Step 1, with a stomach ache and tighter jeans.
2) The Fumbling - I (like many others) hate feeling like a noob. I hate that initial fumbling that comes with starting a new job, a new workout routine or a new recipe. This is the stage where I'll start working out and right away, it all kicks in. Suddenly it's very apparent that the sports I'm wearing is inadequate, my shirt is too tight, etc. I start itching and sweating and I think, "Well, I'm probably almost done with this routine." Only to check the clock and realize I JUST started. Bah. Makes me want to stop, put on some yoga pants and take a nap. I try not to do that, with mixed results.
3.) I Grew Up With Montages and They Ruined Me For Real Life - Everyone of my age who watched/s television or movies, has grown up with the montage. So, when I start working out and/or dieting, I half expect that it will progress montage style. Time will fly, results will show, etc. I start dieting and a week later, weigh myself with visions of big numbers only to drop an increment. I work out and the first week flies by on passion and enthusiasm. Then week 2...and the realization that this is life. Ready to change the channel now...oops.
Likes
1) Thinking About Food - Sometimes I like this stage. I enjoy finding new, tasty and healthy recipes. Finding foods I enjoy that fuel my body well. Even learning new things about nutritional science. It's a true like/dislike. I even enjoy earning that special treat that I know is a splurge but well earned.
2) The Zone - After a bit, you find the routine and schedule that works best for your life and body. You remember which treadmill you like best at the gym, find the sports bra that makes your girls thank you (or not hate you), and it just starts to feel good. That can take time but when you get there, you just have a good time.
3) COMPLIMENTS- Let's face it, I may do this in part for my own benefit. I do want to have more energy, be happier and live longer. But part of it is to look damned good in those jeans. When you get that first, "Wow. You look great!", you smile serenely and hope it'll distract you from the cake 4 inches to their left. Give or take an inch.
4) Life - It's a broad category, but at some point you begin to feel the effects. You start sleeping better, your optimism is way up, your metal clarity and energy are ever increasing. Suddenly you notice you're not falling asleep at your desk at 2 or dreading going for a run. It's just another part of your day. Then, someone in your social circle refers to you as, "the runner/skinny chick/health nut".
The hard part is that most of my Likes take time and dedication to experience. That's a small part in why I've decided to keep this Blog faithfully. I have been there before. I've been at goal or very close to it. I've been the "healthy one" in my group. What I don't remember clearly is how long it took my mind and body to get there. What was I feeling along the way? What helped keep me going those times when it is frequently easier to give up than keep going? Hopefully by chronicling this journey, I'll be able to keep going, not take a shuttle back to the start.
I'll be back this evening, since I skipped yesterday. it's my intention to have a post for each day, with as little doubling up as possible.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
This and Only This
Updating daily seems to be the only part of my resolution that I'm truly rocking. At times it feel like a chore but once I get into it, I really enjoy it. Today is January 7th and it was 57 degrees out. CRAZY. Nice and sunny too. Took Jett for a walk and he wanted to do the back route of our house, down the hills and over the stream. He was really into nosing around in sewer drains, which I wouldn't mind if it didn't mean a) getting pulled down an embankment when he suddenly spots one and b) standing in marshy grass. Balt got to go on a walk with Franz today so he was happy. It's been a while and he's SLEEPY now. He almost got into yet another fight with Jett today. I managed to (with Max's help) get them separated before the fight began. He just started growling menacingly at Jett for no reason I could discern. I really need to start putting the heat on Joey to get that dog neutered or classes or something. Sometimes he's this sweet lovable guy and then he becomes this snarling creature. This religious freaks came onto our property today trying to hand out pamphlets and save souls. He went ape shit trying to get at them through the window. You'd think that, coupled with me pantomiming "NO THANKS" while holding him would give them pause, but NOOOO. The lady still came up to the door and tried to talk to me. REALLY?
I managed to do a tiny bit of work online on my Spanish website. I've forgotten some vocabulary so it seems this vacation review is a good thing. Especially since I have Spanish II starting soon. Oh, a bit of bad news regarding the internet though. My Kindly isn't working! I haven't even had it for a month :( Turned it off today because I couldn't access the wireless and it wouldn't turn back on or charge. Boooo! Tomorrow I will take it to Best Buy.
Ugh. I wore a damned girdle all day in anticipation that we were going out today. My jeans are really snug around the waist now, and it shows quite a ribbons of chub under my shirt. Bah. I'm up to 177.4 pounds. I don't even know what I'm going to do about that. I've got to try to find that moment where I feel myself gaining momentum, but it hasn't happened yet.
I can't find a Kindle edition of "The Golden Notebook". Alas, it may need to wait. So will the classic reading as my Kindle is out of commission. I have a few on my phone but it's no fun reading them on it, and the strain of focusing on the tiny words gives me a headache. On the other hand, it also makes me sleepy so that's not bad...
I feel like I have more to say but I am tired and have things to do (miles to go) before I sleep.
Chua.
I managed to do a tiny bit of work online on my Spanish website. I've forgotten some vocabulary so it seems this vacation review is a good thing. Especially since I have Spanish II starting soon. Oh, a bit of bad news regarding the internet though. My Kindly isn't working! I haven't even had it for a month :( Turned it off today because I couldn't access the wireless and it wouldn't turn back on or charge. Boooo! Tomorrow I will take it to Best Buy.
Ugh. I wore a damned girdle all day in anticipation that we were going out today. My jeans are really snug around the waist now, and it shows quite a ribbons of chub under my shirt. Bah. I'm up to 177.4 pounds. I don't even know what I'm going to do about that. I've got to try to find that moment where I feel myself gaining momentum, but it hasn't happened yet.
I can't find a Kindle edition of "The Golden Notebook". Alas, it may need to wait. So will the classic reading as my Kindle is out of commission. I have a few on my phone but it's no fun reading them on it, and the strain of focusing on the tiny words gives me a headache. On the other hand, it also makes me sleepy so that's not bad...
I feel like I have more to say but I am tired and have things to do (miles to go) before I sleep.
Chua.
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