Thursday, July 16, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Didn't do too much this weekend, but rearrange my head! I've gotten away from the "losing" mode, and into the "eat whatever you want" mode. That mode sure comes on easily. But I'm terribly unhappy at this weight, so I've got to make myself worth it.
Yes, I'm going to the gym 3-4 times a week and working out really hard. But you don't lose weight if, for some reason, you are eating more than ever! And the nighttime eating is terrible. Yes, I love my sunflower seeds, but I have banned myself from buying them, at least for a while. I have no control over them (or chips or snack stuff either).
My main goal for this week is no eating after dinner. Water, tea, or a coffee, sure. But nothing solid! This will make a huge difference for me.
My friend's wedding is in October, and while I, yet again, will be going single (damnit. I guess there is time between now and then, but still. I will probably be alone.), I would like to look and feel decent. I have been pretty big the last few weddings I went to, and I was a bridesmaid in all of them. This time, just a guest (yay!), but I'd love to feel awesome about myself. That is definitely an elusive feeling.
I also feel like, if I'm ever going to meet "him" (i.e., THE ONE), I will not find the one I want at this weight. Call me superficial, or whatever. The Ex is a big guy (probably in the high 200s), and I liked him well enough, so it's not really that. I just feel like, I was never meant to be fat (even though, duh, I am), and I'm not meant to be with a fat man. There, I said it. Be nice! ;-)
Don't forget to check out my giveaway!!!
Yes, I'm going to the gym 3-4 times a week and working out really hard. But you don't lose weight if, for some reason, you are eating more than ever! And the nighttime eating is terrible. Yes, I love my sunflower seeds, but I have banned myself from buying them, at least for a while. I have no control over them (or chips or snack stuff either).
My main goal for this week is no eating after dinner. Water, tea, or a coffee, sure. But nothing solid! This will make a huge difference for me.
My friend's wedding is in October, and while I, yet again, will be going single (damnit. I guess there is time between now and then, but still. I will probably be alone.), I would like to look and feel decent. I have been pretty big the last few weddings I went to, and I was a bridesmaid in all of them. This time, just a guest (yay!), but I'd love to feel awesome about myself. That is definitely an elusive feeling.
I also feel like, if I'm ever going to meet "him" (i.e., THE ONE), I will not find the one I want at this weight. Call me superficial, or whatever. The Ex is a big guy (probably in the high 200s), and I liked him well enough, so it's not really that. I just feel like, I was never meant to be fat (even though, duh, I am), and I'm not meant to be with a fat man. There, I said it. Be nice! ;-)
Don't forget to check out my giveaway!!!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Win your free stuff here!!!
Wow, two in one day?! But I finally got around to taking some pics of the free stuff I mentioned earlier!
Next we have a pack of Dating Topics To Go cards. Perfect for the shy dater! Seriously, I'm going to put a couple of these into my purse the next time I'm on a first date; I'm always nervous and unsure what to say.
First we have a tea sampler from Revolution Tea. Sorry the pic is so small! But you get five full size teabags: Sweet Ginger Peach, Earl Grey Lavender (I'm drinking this now, it's yummy!), Golden Chamomile Honey (also good!), Tropical Green, and English Breakfast. I've only tried the two flavours so far, but so far, yum!
Next we have a pack of Dating Topics To Go cards. Perfect for the shy dater! Seriously, I'm going to put a couple of these into my purse the next time I'm on a first date; I'm always nervous and unsure what to say.
Finally....what is this, a little keychain flashlight?? Well....yes, but also
....it's a mini keychain vibe (with flashlight) from Babeland. For if you're horny on the go (and in the dark), I guess!! Haha! Haven't "tried" this one yet, but I just put a battery in to see what it did. I'll send you a battery too!!
So, if you want to win this lovely little prize pack, just leave me a comment! I'll leave this open until next Friday, July 17, when I'll randomly pick a name. The only things I ask are that you a) live in North America, and b) are "single", whatever that means to you. Since these items were sent to me from a single's website, I should probably make that a condition!
COMMENT! I want to send you this stuff!!!
I have to say I just love reading all your blogs!! So motivational (really, although you wouldn't know it from my lack of weight loss :-( ). I love it when my bloglines is full of updates. And I'm always happy when I have new "followers"!
Today I have the day off from work (again). It was super-slow for a Friday; they kept two of us off today. I did tell my manager NOT to call me if it starts to get busy; I could totally see my boss telling him to call one of us to come in for the afternoon. I'm "not available"!!!
I'm going to the gym shortly. It's the only thing keeping my weight from skyrocketing up. It's like I have a license to eat now that I'm working out; and I've actually GAINED a few pounds since I started in May! I just want to bang my head against the wall. I went shopping on Monday to look for a new top to wear to my friends' bachlorette on the 25th, and everything was hideous. Seriously. I came home so depressed. You would think that would keep my mouth shut, but no. I don't know what's wrong with me.
All I can do is keep going, even though at times it just seems so pointless. Arg. I don't know what my problem is! Anyhow. Enough of that. Not going to get myself down!!!
Well, going to get my butt in gear. After the gym I'm going to check out a few more stores... the dreaded "plus size" stores. Grr....I vowed I would never shop there again. Here I am. :-P
Today I have the day off from work (again). It was super-slow for a Friday; they kept two of us off today. I did tell my manager NOT to call me if it starts to get busy; I could totally see my boss telling him to call one of us to come in for the afternoon. I'm "not available"!!!
I'm going to the gym shortly. It's the only thing keeping my weight from skyrocketing up. It's like I have a license to eat now that I'm working out; and I've actually GAINED a few pounds since I started in May! I just want to bang my head against the wall. I went shopping on Monday to look for a new top to wear to my friends' bachlorette on the 25th, and everything was hideous. Seriously. I came home so depressed. You would think that would keep my mouth shut, but no. I don't know what's wrong with me.
All I can do is keep going, even though at times it just seems so pointless. Arg. I don't know what my problem is! Anyhow. Enough of that. Not going to get myself down!!!
Well, going to get my butt in gear. After the gym I'm going to check out a few more stores... the dreaded "plus size" stores. Grr....I vowed I would never shop there again. Here I am. :-P
Monday, July 6, 2009
First off-- no surgery, yet. According to the tests, it's only "mild", but it doesn't feel mild to me! Anyhow, I'm to wear a wrist brace at night for 3-4 months and see if it improves. If not, I can have the surgery. So I've been wearing the brace, so far only on the right hand, and it does help. But I hate the thought of having to wear it forever. Plus when I take it off in the mornings my wrist looks lovely with all the indentations from the brace! :-P
Gym is going well. For my active rest we've started using the BOSU, which I think was created by someone with a sick sense of humour! My balance isn't good at the best of times (i.e., sober, in the middle of the day, haha!), and this thing makes me feel like I've just learned to stand and am still not very good at it. But, it's working every little muscle & stabilizer in there, so I know it's doing good even though I feel completely awkward.
So, those little product reviews coming soon, although I have to say so far not too impressed. The one freebie, which is wine from Naked Winery, was a little card with information on how to get a free bottle shipped to you. However, they don't ship to Canada. So, no wine review. Poo, because that was pretty much the best thing I was sent!!
I also received a travel kit from GOSmile, which I was super excited about. I've seen their products in Sephora, and I'm all about the white smile. However, didn't really see a difference (granted, the kit only came with six ampules; it was meant for a touch-up). And the little mouthwash included, well, I just can't get that sucker open. So, no real review here, just, difficult products!
It's apparently dead at the spa tomorrow, so I have the day off. This means I can get an extra workout in this week, and shop. I need to find something to wear to my friend's bachlorette party, which is on the 25th. I'll probably end up in my dark jeans, but have no suitable tops. I want something funky and a little sexy, if I can find something that fits and looks decent. I fear it's going to be difficult to find this. So I'd better start now.
Saw The Proposal tonight, and it was quite cute. Plus, Ryan Reynolds naked = yum!
Gym is going well. For my active rest we've started using the BOSU, which I think was created by someone with a sick sense of humour! My balance isn't good at the best of times (i.e., sober, in the middle of the day, haha!), and this thing makes me feel like I've just learned to stand and am still not very good at it. But, it's working every little muscle & stabilizer in there, so I know it's doing good even though I feel completely awkward.
So, those little product reviews coming soon, although I have to say so far not too impressed. The one freebie, which is wine from Naked Winery, was a little card with information on how to get a free bottle shipped to you. However, they don't ship to Canada. So, no wine review. Poo, because that was pretty much the best thing I was sent!!
I also received a travel kit from GOSmile, which I was super excited about. I've seen their products in Sephora, and I'm all about the white smile. However, didn't really see a difference (granted, the kit only came with six ampules; it was meant for a touch-up). And the little mouthwash included, well, I just can't get that sucker open. So, no real review here, just, difficult products!
It's apparently dead at the spa tomorrow, so I have the day off. This means I can get an extra workout in this week, and shop. I need to find something to wear to my friend's bachlorette party, which is on the 25th. I'll probably end up in my dark jeans, but have no suitable tops. I want something funky and a little sexy, if I can find something that fits and looks decent. I fear it's going to be difficult to find this. So I'd better start now.
Saw The Proposal tonight, and it was quite cute. Plus, Ryan Reynolds naked = yum!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Free stuff!
Today at the gym we did my weight/measurements for my first 6 weeks. To be honest, I knew my weight wouldn't be down (and my trainer explained that it wouldn't; however it was up about five pounds, which I kind of expected but HE didn't. My eating is still in the shitter). However, my lean muscle is up about 4lbs, and fat content down about a pound. I've also lost a few inches on the extremities (but nothing in the core). So, a start, but it would be so much better if I could gain control of my eating.
The birthday party for my manager was...fine. I don't remember coming home, except I passed out, and threw up in my garbage can. Lovely. Thank goodness that won't be occurring again any time soon.
Tomorrow I have my doctor's appointment to see about my hand. Here's hoping no surgery required. But, something has to be done. And since the appointment is in the middle of the day, I have the day off work. Sweet.
The Ex is....well, still being him. Often I feel like I'm just a stand-in for a relationship, until he finds someone. It sucks realizing someone you like and maybe want to be with, doesn't want to really be with you. We're still talking, and hanging out on occasion. But that's probably all it's ever going to be. I have to learn to be okay with it. Everyone keeps telling me HE is out there, I just don't know where. It's depressing!
However, the lovely folks at SiNGLE EDITION have chosen me to review some products, as well as give away some things!! So, I have a few things I will be giving away shortly (but they're not weight-loss related; still, free stuff!). The only caveats are that, well, you are single, and live in North America. But I'll be giving details soon (probably nothing more challenging than a random number picked from comments). Who doesn't love free stuff!!
The birthday party for my manager was...fine. I don't remember coming home, except I passed out, and threw up in my garbage can. Lovely. Thank goodness that won't be occurring again any time soon.
Tomorrow I have my doctor's appointment to see about my hand. Here's hoping no surgery required. But, something has to be done. And since the appointment is in the middle of the day, I have the day off work. Sweet.
The Ex is....well, still being him. Often I feel like I'm just a stand-in for a relationship, until he finds someone. It sucks realizing someone you like and maybe want to be with, doesn't want to really be with you. We're still talking, and hanging out on occasion. But that's probably all it's ever going to be. I have to learn to be okay with it. Everyone keeps telling me HE is out there, I just don't know where. It's depressing!
However, the lovely folks at SiNGLE EDITION have chosen me to review some products, as well as give away some things!! So, I have a few things I will be giving away shortly (but they're not weight-loss related; still, free stuff!). The only caveats are that, well, you are single, and live in North America. But I'll be giving details soon (probably nothing more challenging than a random number picked from comments). Who doesn't love free stuff!!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Had a nice day with the fam yesterday. It was my brother's birthday this week past as well, so with father's day, we had a nice dinner & the kids went swimming.
This Saturday my manager is having a big birthday bash for himself, and it's not too far from me. Going to go with a couple of people from work; should be fun/interesting. The girls are going to be staying over here; and they're only 24 so it'll be...interesting.
Gym has been going well. On Thursday we're doing my weight & measurements. My trainer says not to expect the weight to be down (which I KNOW it's not...still can't keep off the scale!), but I should be down in inches while decreasing my body fat & increasing the lean muscle. I'll be happy if those numbers change for the better. When I get the eating under control I know this will happen....
Tonight is our last baseball game, and I didn't go. Stomach hasn't been good today, and there's no bathroom at the park. Not fun! And I'm not playing in the summer league, which is a big bummer. The only day available was Thursdays and I just wouldn't be able to make it to the games from work. Not enough time. So, poopy. Hopefully if they play in the fall they'll go back to Mondays. Or I'll have a different job with a big of flexibility in the schedule.
This Saturday my manager is having a big birthday bash for himself, and it's not too far from me. Going to go with a couple of people from work; should be fun/interesting. The girls are going to be staying over here; and they're only 24 so it'll be...interesting.
Gym has been going well. On Thursday we're doing my weight & measurements. My trainer says not to expect the weight to be down (which I KNOW it's not...still can't keep off the scale!), but I should be down in inches while decreasing my body fat & increasing the lean muscle. I'll be happy if those numbers change for the better. When I get the eating under control I know this will happen....
Tonight is our last baseball game, and I didn't go. Stomach hasn't been good today, and there's no bathroom at the park. Not fun! And I'm not playing in the summer league, which is a big bummer. The only day available was Thursdays and I just wouldn't be able to make it to the games from work. Not enough time. So, poopy. Hopefully if they play in the fall they'll go back to Mondays. Or I'll have a different job with a big of flexibility in the schedule.
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