Last WI: 216.8/At Home WI: 215.0 (YEAH!)
THURSDAY
Ok so Mr. Scale. I'm sorry I doubted you. I forgive you today. At least I will if WI goes as hoped. Yesterday was another very good day. I had subway for lunch, some snacks, and left over's for dinner - eating exactly 1 point over my target. I hit the gym after work and did 3 miles on the treadmill in 30:16 very good for me. I used to be able to consistently do 10 minute miles, but having taken so much time off I've been working back up to it. Yesterday's run averaged 10:05 minute miles - not bad. Running so much is obviously doing my body well. After the run, I walked for about 8 minutes cool-down then hit the elliptical for another 30 minutes. All in all I burnt over 1000 calories and counted 10 APs. So we're up to 36 APs for the month and over 40 for the WI week.
I'm at work now. I had chick-fil-a for breakfast and am now "fasting" till WI. I chugged about 50 oz of water this morning to be sure I'm hydrated, now I just hope that WI goes well. Then we'll see how tonight goes. I have a very bad habit if over-indulging the night of WI. It's my night to drink as Erik is driver, so I take that as an excuse to make very poor choices. Now I'm not willing to give up my "night" but I need to reduce the amount of alcohol and amount of bad food choices. I think that really will help my weekly results. That said, there's something to be said for a weekly "break" to keep my sanity throughout this weightloss journey. I don't know I'm going to have to think on it. I don't want to deprive myself such that I fall off the wagon, but I also want to see the best results I can.
This weekend is going to be a challenge. I fly out tomorrow morning to Tennessee to see my family. I'll be staying until Sunday evening with my mom. My dad and brother and his family (wife and 4 kids) also live in the same town, so I'll be seeing them all. It's my brother's birthday on Sunday and I think we're having a party on Saturday for it. All in all there will be an abundance of opportunities to make very bad choices. My father and brother are significantly over-weight. My mom is about average for her age, maybe a few pounds overweight, but my food life has always revolved around my dad and his habits. My mom cooked him what he wanted my entire life, and even though they have now split up (but are still friends) we all kind of get together to eat. A LOT.
So this weekend is going to be a challenge. I am going to try to counter-act it with smaller portions and "relatively" good choices. And RUNNING. I'm bringing my running gear and am going to run at my mom's. She lives in a great neighborhood that is actually close to a high school so I have some choices of neighborhood running or track running. Either way it'll be outside - something I haven't done lately and will be very good for me if I can commit to doing it. I PLAN to run at least 2 days, hopefully all 3. My schedule shows 3 miles on Friday, 5 on Saturday and 3 more on Sunday. Maybe if I go slow I can get it in. Not sure, but I'm going to try.
Anyway - here's hoping for a good WI tonight. I should get under 215.6 which would get me over 10 lbs lost - a good milestone. Anything more than that is gravy and I'll take it gladly.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
10 Strange Things About Me
Last WI: 212.4/At Home WI: 213.2 (eh)
TUESDAY
Well, yesterday the interview went well. I think I did as well as I could, but I know they are interviewing people with much more experience than me, and I don't have any experience in a good part of what they do, so I'm not holding my breath on getting the job.
Yesterday I was also contacted by a legal recruiter wishing to help me with my job search. Of course this is a "win win" situation for me as if they get me the job, I don't pay them, the employer does. She's hoping to have me set up with 3-4 interview with clients in the coming weeks.
Yesterday after my interview, I went to lunch at one of my favorite Atlanta restaurants that I rarely get to anymore - Willy's - I LOVE thier burrito's and nachos. I totally splurged on the nacho's counting it at 18 points. A fair guestimate I think. I had a late lunch so was fine with just some veggies and snacks for dinner. I did go over in points a bit, but less than what I had available in flex. I'm sad to see the scale up a bit this morning, but .2 isn't bad. And I'm planning on exercising tonight for the first time in a LONG time, so hopefully that will kick the scale in the right direction.
I'm a myspace'er and my friend Holly "tagged" me on myspace with a blog that asks you to write 10 strange things about yourself. It took me a while to think these up, so I figured I'd post them here as well. Here' goes:
1. I was born in Duluth Minnesota. I only lived there for about 6 months then moved to Oregon where I "grew up". I totally can't claim MN though cause I'm a total cold wuss. I'm always freezin!
2. I have my motorcycle license. I got it in college when my dad and brother bought Harley's. I WILL own my own someday (Joey -cough up the Fat Boy - you don't need TWO motorcyles!) But meanwhile, I just drool when they ride by.
3. I sleep with earplugs. Every night. This started when I was dating my ex-boyfriend who snored horribly and I'm a super light sleeper. Now I've gotten used to silence and can't generally sleep without them. I'm addicted, what can I say.
4. My mom and I are leading parallel lives - we were both engaged once to men who were in the military and broke it off during a time of war (she did the dear john letter after he was over seas, I broke it off before he was shipped to Iraq). We both say we didn't break it off because of the military, but who knows. She later married my father, hopefully I too will find my "happy ending". :-)
5. I hate capri pants. Hate them. I think that weird shin-length pant theory should never have been invented. I've never owned, nor will I ever own a pair of capri's. They only look good on super-thin, model build women, but you mostly see them on overweight middle-aged women - basically women who won't wear shorts - pretend they are with capris. Give it up. They hit you at the WRONG spot and make your legs look huge. Better off with pants or a skirt. IMHO.
6. I am completely and utterly addicted to diet coke. It used to be something I just had every day, now I can't live without it. I go through 4-5 20oz bottles at work at day and 3-4 12-packs of cans a week at home. Really bad.
7. I grew up as a member of a teen rock band. Stix and Stones. We performed over 40 shows over about a 4 year period. I was a singer and keyboardist. We did mostly covers - rock of the early 90's (Poison, Warrant, Madonna, Joan Jett, etc.) We started when I was about 11 until about age 15. My dad even built us a teen night club to perform at ("Club Coney Island") while I was in junior high. Spoiled I know.
8. I ran a marathon in 2003. I actually hate running, but feel it's the most "efficient" means to burn calories. Always attempting to lose weight, in 2003 I commited to and actually completed a marathon. The Nashville Marathon in April. I completed it in just over 4 1/2 hours.
9. I was first in my class my first year in law school and have no idea how. Sure I studied, sure I think I'm kinda smart, but there were lots of kids lots smarter than me who definitely studied a lot more. And I did kinda miss a few classes. I am somehow blessed with the skill of test-taking and memorizing. I know how to regurgitate facts and theories in the words of the professor. That always makes them impressed - if you can say it like they did. They think they're brilliant of course.
10. I love being around books. Sure, I love to read, but lots of people like to read. I actually love being in the presence of books. I walk into a bookstore and am instantly in a good mood and feel relaxed. I own hundreds of books (much to Erik's dismay), most of which are currently in storage, with the hopes of one day having my own library in my home. I hate books from the county library because I don't get to keep them. If I'm interested in some subject, I buy at least 5 books on the subject (more like 15 if it's poker...). LOVE books!
TUESDAY
Well, yesterday the interview went well. I think I did as well as I could, but I know they are interviewing people with much more experience than me, and I don't have any experience in a good part of what they do, so I'm not holding my breath on getting the job.
Yesterday I was also contacted by a legal recruiter wishing to help me with my job search. Of course this is a "win win" situation for me as if they get me the job, I don't pay them, the employer does. She's hoping to have me set up with 3-4 interview with clients in the coming weeks.
Yesterday after my interview, I went to lunch at one of my favorite Atlanta restaurants that I rarely get to anymore - Willy's - I LOVE thier burrito's and nachos. I totally splurged on the nacho's counting it at 18 points. A fair guestimate I think. I had a late lunch so was fine with just some veggies and snacks for dinner. I did go over in points a bit, but less than what I had available in flex. I'm sad to see the scale up a bit this morning, but .2 isn't bad. And I'm planning on exercising tonight for the first time in a LONG time, so hopefully that will kick the scale in the right direction.
I'm a myspace'er and my friend Holly "tagged" me on myspace with a blog that asks you to write 10 strange things about yourself. It took me a while to think these up, so I figured I'd post them here as well. Here' goes:
1. I was born in Duluth Minnesota. I only lived there for about 6 months then moved to Oregon where I "grew up". I totally can't claim MN though cause I'm a total cold wuss. I'm always freezin!
2. I have my motorcycle license. I got it in college when my dad and brother bought Harley's. I WILL own my own someday (Joey -cough up the Fat Boy - you don't need TWO motorcyles!) But meanwhile, I just drool when they ride by.
3. I sleep with earplugs. Every night. This started when I was dating my ex-boyfriend who snored horribly and I'm a super light sleeper. Now I've gotten used to silence and can't generally sleep without them. I'm addicted, what can I say.
4. My mom and I are leading parallel lives - we were both engaged once to men who were in the military and broke it off during a time of war (she did the dear john letter after he was over seas, I broke it off before he was shipped to Iraq). We both say we didn't break it off because of the military, but who knows. She later married my father, hopefully I too will find my "happy ending". :-)
5. I hate capri pants. Hate them. I think that weird shin-length pant theory should never have been invented. I've never owned, nor will I ever own a pair of capri's. They only look good on super-thin, model build women, but you mostly see them on overweight middle-aged women - basically women who won't wear shorts - pretend they are with capris. Give it up. They hit you at the WRONG spot and make your legs look huge. Better off with pants or a skirt. IMHO.
6. I am completely and utterly addicted to diet coke. It used to be something I just had every day, now I can't live without it. I go through 4-5 20oz bottles at work at day and 3-4 12-packs of cans a week at home. Really bad.
7. I grew up as a member of a teen rock band. Stix and Stones. We performed over 40 shows over about a 4 year period. I was a singer and keyboardist. We did mostly covers - rock of the early 90's (Poison, Warrant, Madonna, Joan Jett, etc.) We started when I was about 11 until about age 15. My dad even built us a teen night club to perform at ("Club Coney Island") while I was in junior high. Spoiled I know.
8. I ran a marathon in 2003. I actually hate running, but feel it's the most "efficient" means to burn calories. Always attempting to lose weight, in 2003 I commited to and actually completed a marathon. The Nashville Marathon in April. I completed it in just over 4 1/2 hours.
9. I was first in my class my first year in law school and have no idea how. Sure I studied, sure I think I'm kinda smart, but there were lots of kids lots smarter than me who definitely studied a lot more. And I did kinda miss a few classes. I am somehow blessed with the skill of test-taking and memorizing. I know how to regurgitate facts and theories in the words of the professor. That always makes them impressed - if you can say it like they did. They think they're brilliant of course.
10. I love being around books. Sure, I love to read, but lots of people like to read. I actually love being in the presence of books. I walk into a bookstore and am instantly in a good mood and feel relaxed. I own hundreds of books (much to Erik's dismay), most of which are currently in storage, with the hopes of one day having my own library in my home. I hate books from the county library because I don't get to keep them. If I'm interested in some subject, I buy at least 5 books on the subject (more like 15 if it's poker...). LOVE books!
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