Happy Birthday Arnold!

To start off Happy Birthday Arnold!!

 

 

I don't have a lot of newness to report today. It was a fairly lazy weekend. Tyler had to work all day Saturday in Omaha. After I got the house work done, this is something I hate but am becoming a little more anal about since our remodel, Trent and I went to Des Moines and saw Turbo at the Jordan Creek Cinema. I love that theater! The seats are super comfy! I did manage to stay completely away from any treats at the theater. Trent had ice cream. I let him splurge. He has been on a dairy free diet for about 2 1/2 weeks for his chronic runny/stuffy nose and it has worked! I am at the point with his ears and sinus's that I am willing to try anything rather than putting him through surgery AGAIN! He's only 6 and has had surgery 4 times with still having troubles and has lost partial hearing in his left ear. It is time to go back to the ENT but I have been holding off to see if our check ups at the chiropractor are healing his ears. And quite frankly he likes Dr Josh much better than the ENT. But anyway after the ice cream it was only a couple of hours and his faucet on his face started flowing and breathing was heavier. I guess dairy free will be something we are going to adjust to in our house for the long haul. After the movie I went to Bed Bath and Beyond to try and find a shower curtain and trash can for our bathroom. It's been all summer the inside of our house is essentially done and I have not bought ANY decorations. I did find what I liked at Bed Bath and Beyond but it was $100 for a shower curtain, hooks and trash can, I couldn't justify it! I put it all back and left with a vase and flowers to set on the counter. We went to Target for a back pack and I looked at shower curtains there too, NOTHING!! After the Target crowd, I was done. I swear kids and mom's school supply shopping is enough to put me over the edge. I really wanted to go to Kohl's but Trent and I had enough of shopping together. It was about to get ugly! We came home. I stopped by the Dollar General to pick up a couple things and thought I would just see what they had for shower curtains. By God of all places that is where I ended up getting my shower curtains, hooks and 3 rugs!

Sunday we didn't do a lot either. Hung out at home, Tyler went fishing and then we had a fish fry at the neighbors. I love the fish and we had fried potatoes. WAY TO MUCH GREASE! My tummy was hurting.

I started following a new plan. It is eating a lot like I always have, protein, veggies and a few carbs but it is more accurate timing of the correct foods. Chris Powell's 7 day carb cycling. I am down 4 pounds in 3 days, so I am anxious to see what a full week brings!




I decided yesterday that I was going to run, no if's and's or but's, I was doing it. I packed my workout clothes in my work bag, changed at work so I had no excuse to stop at home and when I got into town parked my car at the store and off I went. Honestly, I was scared to death. I haven't run more than once a month for probably 6-8 months. My biggest fear is always that dirty "f" word...FAILURE! What if it was hard, what if I couldn't make it as far as I thought I should, what if I have to walk, what if, what if, what if. Well what if you never lace up your shoes again? What if you never get out there and make an attempt? What if it isn't that hard? You'll never know if you don't just go do it! And Warrior Dash is less than a month away and it is not going to run itself! I set out and did 2 fairly slow miles, 11:30 minute miles. But I ran the entire thing and it wasn't that hard. So I am setting out tomorrow to do 3 miles. It's time to get back into the routine. I hate putting on my shoes to go run, I get butterflies in my stomach, but I love the feeling after I accomplish a good run!

I have laid off the biking a little the last week. My right pinky and ring finger are still numb from last Wednesday. DAMN CARPAL TUNNEL!!! I am going to have to make some adjustments before I add any more miles.

Totally over slept this morning so I will be going to Fabulous Fit Boxing tonight and taking Trent along. I will have to be sure and find him something to do. Well it is a high carb day and I can absolutely tell the difference in how I feel. I know tonight will be a kick ass workout! I have that much energy today!

 

I am getting a little windy so I'll finish up. Here is a picture I found from 5 years ago. It was 6 months before I started this journey. My how time changes things!!! 2013/2008

 

This week's goals:

5 days kickboxing

Stay on plan on low carb days

Keep cheat meal down to 1 meal

Run 10 miles

Current Weight: 209

Next week goal: 203(Yes this is a stretch, but I will do it!)

Plan smart for my birthday! (I will be 30 on August 11) I am struggling with this idea, NO LONGER IN THE 20's?????

Persistance

Wow have I been MIA! I have however been enjoying myself! Lots of time out with friends and family the last two weeks. It wasn't good for the scale but it was good for my soul!

So what have I been up to?? Last weekend was the 2013 Bar-2-Barbra. If you ever want to get involved in a fundraiser event this is the one. It is a 10k bike ride, run or walk and this year a golf tournament was added. There is something for all levels. As well as the physical event there is a dare show. You can dare someone to do something silly for a dollar amount. All proceeds go towards Huntington's disease research. Sarah is the woman who started this event. She made a promise to her mother after she passed away from Huntington's disease if she did not carry the gene she would do what she could to make a difference. This is how the event all began! here is a link to the Facebook page, check it out and join us next year! Bar-2-Barbra My dare was to race with Roger and Chance to see who could finish their jalapenos and coke first. I won!

There has been more alcohol consumed by me in the last two weeks than I usually drink in a year! And yes it has caught up to me! I was up just over 10 pounds in two weeks. But I am back on track and it is falling off again.

This is short and sweet today, I have a meeting to get to but persistence is what will get you where you need to go. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and continue pushing through! YOU WILL GET THIS!

 Keep making small efforts and all the obstacle's in your way will suddenly become part of the journey!

Breathe

I have been on a blogging hiatus this last week. I apologize now for that. It has been really busy since July 3rd. This is really not much of a fitness related blog, I have all this stuff I want to talk about so it is probably going to come out mush, blended together and not make any sense, lol. 

This last week has involved a LOT of alcohol! Not something I do frequently but I managed to see the sunrise twice in 4 days!! I have had enough of late nights for awhile! Although it was a TON of fun and I have found I love being around people that are perfectly happy with me being me!! And of course I am paying for it. I gained 9 pounds from alcohol this last week and so now I am working to get rid of that. I am scale stalking and down 4 pounds in 3 days. Next week I will have better scale news!

I want to share a song that can bring me down when I am stressed or can do the opposite and pump me up when I need a lift! I love this song and the lyrics are amazing.

2 AM (Breathe) Anna Nalick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdRHSuPxgXo Here is the you tube link if you want to listen!

2 AM and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake,
"Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?,
I don't love him. Winter just wasn't my season"
Yeah we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
Like they have any right at all to criticize,
Hypocrites. You're all here for the very same reason

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl.
So cradle your head in your hands
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe

May he turned 21 on the base at Fort Bliss
"Just a day" he said down to the flask in his fist,
"Ain't been sober, since maybe October of last year."
Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while,
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles,
Wanna hold him. Maybe I'll just sing about it.

Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table.
No one can find the rewind button, boys,
So cradle your head in your hands,
And breathe... just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe

There's a light at each end of this tunnel,
You shout 'cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you'd only try turning around.

2 AM and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer inside of me,
Threatening the life it belongs to
And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
Cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
And I know that you'll use them, however you want to

But you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass, glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button now
Sing it if you understand.
and breathe, just breathe
woah breathe, just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe,
Oh breathe, just breathe.

No matter what aspect of life you are struggling with we must be reminded that life only moves forward. We can not go back and change the past but the future is in our hands and you can make of it whatever you want if you just make the plan, put forth the effort and just breathe through the tough spots. We are all people and we all have a story that many people haven't even taken the time to understand. There are always going to be nay sayers, haters and pessimists but you just let them go living in their pitifulness and open your ears and hearts to those that are positive and supportive. There are so many people in this world. Why do you have to surround yourself with the negative ones? Really, WHY??? YOU DON'T!! Move on make yourself happy!! Make the most of yourself! You have more potential than you will ever know you have if you don't push the limits!

 

Easier said than done you say??? Really?? Do we need to sit down and have a heart to heart?? Do I need to remind you where I come from? Not my weight, that is not what I am talking about. If  you truly are thinking to yourself right now that I am crazy and you can't do this and you can't do that, then I think you need to message me and we'll have a talk! 

 

Happy Hump Day!!