This past week was a whirlwind--it went so quickly. Crazy.
Monday, I had class, then I headed to the gym. Afterward, I had my skinny latte, then headed to work until 10.
Tuesday, I worked out at 7 AM, then, I walked to Coffee Tree, got my skinny latte, and headed to class. Chem Lab BLEW this past week. It started off so well, because I got my lab report back, and I got an A on it! Then, we started the lab for this week, and everyone paired off, except for me. haha. Story of my life. I'd rather work alone, anyway, just because working with other people slows you down sometimes, ya know? Well, it took me forev to get everything started, and then water spilled aaaaall over me. Then, I got a low yield, and I was nervous that my experiment would turn out all shoddy. However, we took the IR (to confirm the presence of product), and the instructor said my IR was "flawless," so that made all my (annoyingly) hard work in vain. haha.
After that, I went to the grocery store to get my yummy groceries! I've been eating a lot of quinoa with tofu meatballs and veggies lately. So good and so filling.
Wednesday was another 7 AM workout. Afterward, I didn't have time for my latte :(. haha. I went to class, then realized I had some extra time before the bus came, so I took the bus to Squirrel Hill to THAT Coffee Tree, grabbed my latte, then decided to walk to the bus stop, just to pass the time. And the weather was pretty nice, so why not? Once I got home, I studied Biochemistry like a fiend for my exam the next day. I made my yummy vegetarian black bean bacon cheeseburger with some brussel sprouts, and a snack of almond milk smoothie with a scoop of peanut butter and some mixed berries. Oh. My. God. SO GOOD.
Then, my mother decided to make pierogies. I thought I wouldn't need to partake in them...but, I lied to myself. But I didn't feel that guilty, because I've been working out like a fiend and I have been eating well. And they were worth it. So yum yum. I ate a few of them with a salad. Salsa is my dressing of choice, because it's basically tomato, and it has so much flavor already.
My Urban Outfitters clothes came, and they're so gorgeous. It's so nice to try on things and have them either fit or be too big :).
Thursday, the morning did not begin well--and I didn't have my coffee! haha. I got some Starbucks in Oakland (blegh. BLEGH.), then walked to campus to study. I took my exam and it went REALLY well! I'm hoping for a B at the very least. There was a lot of information on it, but I pride myself on being able to memorize copious amounts of information. Holla. haha. I was in such a good mood after that too, because the weather was gorgeous and the exam was done. And I knew I was gonna run outside, which I was SO excited about. I circuit-trained, I guess you could say, almost 8 miles through Fox Chapel. haha. Afterward, I went back and worked on abs and then did strength training for my arms. Showered and everything, then headed to Coffee Tree, then work.
Friday, I had class in the morning, then headed to the gym. I wanted to run outside again, because it was so gorgeous, but my hamstrings said no. Soooo, I worked out indoors and headed to Coffee Tree (yet again), read for a little, did a little grocery shopping, then went to work. Came home, worked a little on my lab report due this Tuesday, then went to bed.
Yesterday, I woke up early, worked on my lab report, then I went to the gym at 9:30. Worked out for about 90 minutes, had my yummy Coffee Tree, then went home and got ready for work. Work actually went really quickly, despite it being a crazy Saturday. On my lunch break, I went outside with my bag o' veggies and read. It was loverly. Listened to Pitt Men's Basketball's heartbreaking loss, then I got home and worked on my lab report.
Today, I'm going to work on my lab report for a little, then head to work until 6ish, theeeeen come home and work on my lab report some more! My life is so exciting. haha. I think I'm having yummy whole wheat pasta for dinner tonight, though, so I'm excited for that. I've been eating a lot of tofurkey and veggies lately. Also, I've taken to nuking Luna bars for a couple seconds as a "treat" already integrated in my meal plan as good carbs and protein. Sooooooooooo good.
Giving up sweets hasn't been too good. Except Coffee Tree always has amazing things, like bear claws as big as your head, mapley sugar doughnuts, carrot cake, devil's food cake, mini mud pies, etc. They look so good. But, I'm pretty content with my sugar free latte. I'm lame, I know. haha.
I hope this week goes quickly, because I'm going to the Pens game at the end of the week! So excited. I'm also having my cheat meal on Friday too--Fuel 'N Fuddle. Again :). Until then, it's a lot of tofurkey, veggies, and Organic Chemistry and History homework. Fun fun.
Alright, back to my Chem lab report! Hope you're all enjoying the weather where you are, because I sure am.
PS. Stepped on the scale this morning. 148 pounds. If that's right, I'm peeing myself :))))).
PPS. Ordered some stuff from Urban and Gap that are SUPER cute. Can't wait for them to come later this week! Pictures, if they look good on me. haha.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
"You're Cut Off."
Man, why do I watch such trashy TV shows? haha.
So, I don't have a lot of time right now, but I'll give a quick update.
My Spring Break was pretty boring, but I kinda wanted that. With school and work, it was nice to not have to do much. I had an essay to write and a Biochem exam to study for, but my brain needs to be exercised. haha. I also read a lot too, which I LOVE to do. And I cleaned.
Thursday and Friday, I got to OPEN at work. I went to the gym afterward both nights and did mostly cardio. Friday night, I went hard on the treadmill, and I felt so proud of myself :). I also ate really well. It was funny--I was the only girl on the treadmill, yet I was going the hardest. Granted, I was doing circuit-training, so I won't toot my own horn too much, but it was still awesome. And NO, they weren't all old men. haha.
I ate quinoa a lot last week. LOVE IT. It looks like so little, but it is so filling. I paired it with fibrous veggies (asparagus and peas one time, brussel sprouts another time, winter squash another time, etc) and some tofu meatballs and little sprinkles of tofu bacon. How can something so good and filling be so little in calories? Amazing.
Saturday, I also opened at work. I ate well during the day, because I was going to a party afterward. On my break, I even went grocery shopping! haha. I got all dressed up after work and headed to the party. I ate almost entirely vegetables (green beans, raw veggies), but I also indulged in a little pasta. I needed a bulky entree, because I hadn't eaten much that day.
The lady hosting the party made huge Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookies, and the cake had whipped icing and had a mango filling, and I couldn't have any, because of my Lent promise. DAMN. Everyone kept saying that I look great, and that I don't need to lose any more. It made me feel good, but I still do feel that I need to lose a couple pounds, then I'll be done. Promise. haha. I think it's because I have loose skin (as gross as it is to say) around my tummy, and I know it'll never fully go away, but I just wanna lose some weight and then tone. It's gotten substantially better than it was. I also want to tone my arms a little more and my thighs maybe a SMIDGE, but I'm pretty happy with my arms and thighs. And my back and shoulders are hot, I won't even lie. Pretty pumped about my calves too. haha. I was just really proud of my portion control, because I honestly could have eaten so much more, if I just gave in. But, I knew my cheat meal was coming up on Sunday ;).
Yesterday, I went to church, and then came home and got ready for the Pens game. I was going to go to the gym before the game, but my body was soooooore, and I'm finally starting to LISTEN to it and RESPOND ACCORDINGLY. haha. I knew I couldn't make it through a workout, I was just freaked about not working out the day of my "cheat meal." I'm such a lamer. haha. The game was AWESOME. Afterward, I went to Fuel 'N Fuddle for my "cheat meal" of the weak--a grilled mushroom sandwich and some nachos. Soooooooooooooo good. haha. I don't even feel guilty anymore, and I love it. I'm finally accepting my body, and it feels great. Like I said, I'd like to lose a little bit more, but I'm pretty happy right now. And, hate to sound narcissistic, but I love my face. I just really do. I'm not saying that I'm Gisele or anything, but I wouldn't change anything about it...except how sensitive my skin is, dammit.
This morning, I didn't freak out, like I usually would the day after a big meal. I ate my Kashi cereal, added some almonds and berries. That's like a snack within itself. Yum, love Kashi. Just finished class, and now I'm heading to the gym soon! Hoping for a good workout, since I let my body rest all weekend. It feels pretty good :). Then after that, I'm treating myself to a Coffee Tree Skinny Caramel Latte (because I anticipate doing a full body workout today--cardio/strength/core), and then work beckons.
Finished up my midterm essay last night, so I'm happy about that. Lots of Biochem studying will be occurring this week. And it's back to school-gym-work schedule. It was nice to not have to pack my entire meal every night for the whole day, but it's also nice to have a set schedule, because I'm constantly on the move. And back to more morning workouts! They suck at the very beginning, but they feel much better toward the end, and especially afterward :). haha. Morning workouts also means a Morningstar egg-cheese-"sausage" biscuit as a preworkout breakfast. Oh my God, so good.
I'm really excited for Thursday, because I will have taken my Biochem exam, and it's supposed to be 60 degrees, so instead of hanging out in the gym afterward, I'm going RUNNING OUTSIDE! Love it. Work out all of that stress. haha
Already planned half of my meals for the week. Looks like a lot of veggies, tofurkey, greek yogurt, quinoa, and tofu meatballs. haha. I'm also going to make a smoothie on Wednesday with almond milk, bananas, and Peanut Butter--I'm already so excited about it. Peanut butter is my viiiiice, man. And some falafel in a salad! I don't think I'm so excited about the food--I think it's more that I LOVE planning things. Post-It Notes are my best friend.
Alright, almost time to head out to the gym!
So, I don't have a lot of time right now, but I'll give a quick update.
My Spring Break was pretty boring, but I kinda wanted that. With school and work, it was nice to not have to do much. I had an essay to write and a Biochem exam to study for, but my brain needs to be exercised. haha. I also read a lot too, which I LOVE to do. And I cleaned.
Thursday and Friday, I got to OPEN at work. I went to the gym afterward both nights and did mostly cardio. Friday night, I went hard on the treadmill, and I felt so proud of myself :). I also ate really well. It was funny--I was the only girl on the treadmill, yet I was going the hardest. Granted, I was doing circuit-training, so I won't toot my own horn too much, but it was still awesome. And NO, they weren't all old men. haha.
I ate quinoa a lot last week. LOVE IT. It looks like so little, but it is so filling. I paired it with fibrous veggies (asparagus and peas one time, brussel sprouts another time, winter squash another time, etc) and some tofu meatballs and little sprinkles of tofu bacon. How can something so good and filling be so little in calories? Amazing.
Saturday, I also opened at work. I ate well during the day, because I was going to a party afterward. On my break, I even went grocery shopping! haha. I got all dressed up after work and headed to the party. I ate almost entirely vegetables (green beans, raw veggies), but I also indulged in a little pasta. I needed a bulky entree, because I hadn't eaten much that day.
The lady hosting the party made huge Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookies, and the cake had whipped icing and had a mango filling, and I couldn't have any, because of my Lent promise. DAMN. Everyone kept saying that I look great, and that I don't need to lose any more. It made me feel good, but I still do feel that I need to lose a couple pounds, then I'll be done. Promise. haha. I think it's because I have loose skin (as gross as it is to say) around my tummy, and I know it'll never fully go away, but I just wanna lose some weight and then tone. It's gotten substantially better than it was. I also want to tone my arms a little more and my thighs maybe a SMIDGE, but I'm pretty happy with my arms and thighs. And my back and shoulders are hot, I won't even lie. Pretty pumped about my calves too. haha. I was just really proud of my portion control, because I honestly could have eaten so much more, if I just gave in. But, I knew my cheat meal was coming up on Sunday ;).
Yesterday, I went to church, and then came home and got ready for the Pens game. I was going to go to the gym before the game, but my body was soooooore, and I'm finally starting to LISTEN to it and RESPOND ACCORDINGLY. haha. I knew I couldn't make it through a workout, I was just freaked about not working out the day of my "cheat meal." I'm such a lamer. haha. The game was AWESOME. Afterward, I went to Fuel 'N Fuddle for my "cheat meal" of the weak--a grilled mushroom sandwich and some nachos. Soooooooooooooo good. haha. I don't even feel guilty anymore, and I love it. I'm finally accepting my body, and it feels great. Like I said, I'd like to lose a little bit more, but I'm pretty happy right now. And, hate to sound narcissistic, but I love my face. I just really do. I'm not saying that I'm Gisele or anything, but I wouldn't change anything about it...except how sensitive my skin is, dammit.
This morning, I didn't freak out, like I usually would the day after a big meal. I ate my Kashi cereal, added some almonds and berries. That's like a snack within itself. Yum, love Kashi. Just finished class, and now I'm heading to the gym soon! Hoping for a good workout, since I let my body rest all weekend. It feels pretty good :). Then after that, I'm treating myself to a Coffee Tree Skinny Caramel Latte (because I anticipate doing a full body workout today--cardio/strength/core), and then work beckons.
Finished up my midterm essay last night, so I'm happy about that. Lots of Biochem studying will be occurring this week. And it's back to school-gym-work schedule. It was nice to not have to pack my entire meal every night for the whole day, but it's also nice to have a set schedule, because I'm constantly on the move. And back to more morning workouts! They suck at the very beginning, but they feel much better toward the end, and especially afterward :). haha. Morning workouts also means a Morningstar egg-cheese-"sausage" biscuit as a preworkout breakfast. Oh my God, so good.
I'm really excited for Thursday, because I will have taken my Biochem exam, and it's supposed to be 60 degrees, so instead of hanging out in the gym afterward, I'm going RUNNING OUTSIDE! Love it. Work out all of that stress. haha
Already planned half of my meals for the week. Looks like a lot of veggies, tofurkey, greek yogurt, quinoa, and tofu meatballs. haha. I'm also going to make a smoothie on Wednesday with almond milk, bananas, and Peanut Butter--I'm already so excited about it. Peanut butter is my viiiiice, man. And some falafel in a salad! I don't think I'm so excited about the food--I think it's more that I LOVE planning things. Post-It Notes are my best friend.
Alright, almost time to head out to the gym!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
I know I just updated yesterday, but I HAD to update < 3.
Soooooooo, yesterday was great. Excellent. Amazing.
I woke up early (seriously cannot sleep past 7 AM ever ever. haha), ate my Luna bar and some berries and coffee before my workout. Theeeeen, I did a hardcore cardio workout for 70 minutes (40 on the treadmill--circuit training, 30 minutes on the arc trainer). It was funny--I was on the treadmill with all men, yet I was the one going the hardest. Hate to brag, but...holla. My heart rate stayed in the upper 160s/170s the whole time, pretty much, so that's awesome.
Came home, showered, got the best treat ever (Coffee Tree Skinny Caramel Latte), then went to my haircut. I missed Diana (my hairdresser) sooooooooo much. I know people say they have a special kinship with their hairdresser, but Diana is like a family friend furreal. She has MS (was misdiagnosed for years...STILL makes me angry), and it breaks my heart to see her still working so hard, even though she's in pain. I love her and how she makes me feel. She always tells me I'm beautiful and makes sure to overlyemphasize it. She hadn't seen me since August (yeah, it had been that long since my last haircut. Yikes. haha), and she was shocked. She couldn't get over it. We talk about anything and everything, and she's only 31, so she's pretty "hip," if you will. haha. She has two gorgeous kids, a presh husband, and an ADORABLE 2-year-old Golden Retriever. She works from home to accommodate her MS, and she seems to be happy, despite her medical ailments. I hope and pray for the best for her, because she's a wonderful person who works so hard and deserves everything great she receives. She gave me a cutesy haircut and we bullshitted more than we actually spent time doing the actual haircut. haha. I seriously love her.
After that, it was off to my gyne appointment. I was nervous, because I hadn't had a period since like November or so...waaaaay too long. She gave me a prescription and hopefully I get my period in the next few weeks. Nervous :/. My resting heart rate is 50 (ummmmmm, so low. haha), and my BP is 105/74, I do believe. The doc said that's great :). Soooo yeah. I'm just hoping that everything else goes well. I know this is lame, but immediately when she said I had to take a hormone, I thought "I hope it doesn't make me gain weight." Ugh, I'm incorrigible.
Then, it was Gullifty's Time! I had a plain old salad, the Mediterranean Eggplant Melt (four pieces of eggplant underneath a melange of artichokes, olives, zucchini, and some parm and mozzarella cheeses. It came with garlic bread, but I gave that to my mommy. haha. The carrot cake was....orgasmic. I think my mouth actually exploded. That's the last sweet for 40 days! I can do this. haha. I picked the PERFECT sweet. Yum yum yum.
Mom and I talked about a bunch of stuff, and I'm starting to realize that I'm at a really great weight right now, and I just need to maintain (I would rather lose a couple more pounds, but if I don't, it's definitely not the end of the world). I seriously love my mother to death.
I went to church later that night with my dad for Ash Wednesday. We found out that a classmate of my brother's died this past week. So sad. It made me realize that life is short and precious. I was so shocked.
Afterward, we went home and had veggie frittatas. Yum yum yummmmm.
Yesterday was such a great day < 3333.
Today, I have work, then I'm heading to the gym. Spring Break is almost over. Noooooo. I need to get this essay together and study for my Biochem exam. haha.
Alright, work beckons. Byeeee.
I woke up early (seriously cannot sleep past 7 AM ever ever. haha), ate my Luna bar and some berries and coffee before my workout. Theeeeen, I did a hardcore cardio workout for 70 minutes (40 on the treadmill--circuit training, 30 minutes on the arc trainer). It was funny--I was on the treadmill with all men, yet I was the one going the hardest. Hate to brag, but...holla. My heart rate stayed in the upper 160s/170s the whole time, pretty much, so that's awesome.
Came home, showered, got the best treat ever (Coffee Tree Skinny Caramel Latte), then went to my haircut. I missed Diana (my hairdresser) sooooooooo much. I know people say they have a special kinship with their hairdresser, but Diana is like a family friend furreal. She has MS (was misdiagnosed for years...STILL makes me angry), and it breaks my heart to see her still working so hard, even though she's in pain. I love her and how she makes me feel. She always tells me I'm beautiful and makes sure to overlyemphasize it. She hadn't seen me since August (yeah, it had been that long since my last haircut. Yikes. haha), and she was shocked. She couldn't get over it. We talk about anything and everything, and she's only 31, so she's pretty "hip," if you will. haha. She has two gorgeous kids, a presh husband, and an ADORABLE 2-year-old Golden Retriever. She works from home to accommodate her MS, and she seems to be happy, despite her medical ailments. I hope and pray for the best for her, because she's a wonderful person who works so hard and deserves everything great she receives. She gave me a cutesy haircut and we bullshitted more than we actually spent time doing the actual haircut. haha. I seriously love her.
After that, it was off to my gyne appointment. I was nervous, because I hadn't had a period since like November or so...waaaaay too long. She gave me a prescription and hopefully I get my period in the next few weeks. Nervous :/. My resting heart rate is 50 (ummmmmm, so low. haha), and my BP is 105/74, I do believe. The doc said that's great :). Soooo yeah. I'm just hoping that everything else goes well. I know this is lame, but immediately when she said I had to take a hormone, I thought "I hope it doesn't make me gain weight." Ugh, I'm incorrigible.
Then, it was Gullifty's Time! I had a plain old salad, the Mediterranean Eggplant Melt (four pieces of eggplant underneath a melange of artichokes, olives, zucchini, and some parm and mozzarella cheeses. It came with garlic bread, but I gave that to my mommy. haha. The carrot cake was....orgasmic. I think my mouth actually exploded. That's the last sweet for 40 days! I can do this. haha. I picked the PERFECT sweet. Yum yum yum.
Mom and I talked about a bunch of stuff, and I'm starting to realize that I'm at a really great weight right now, and I just need to maintain (I would rather lose a couple more pounds, but if I don't, it's definitely not the end of the world). I seriously love my mother to death.
I went to church later that night with my dad for Ash Wednesday. We found out that a classmate of my brother's died this past week. So sad. It made me realize that life is short and precious. I was so shocked.
Afterward, we went home and had veggie frittatas. Yum yum yummmmm.
Yesterday was such a great day < 3333.
Today, I have work, then I'm heading to the gym. Spring Break is almost over. Noooooo. I need to get this essay together and study for my Biochem exam. haha.
Alright, work beckons. Byeeee.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees.
Stepped on the scale this morning.
Weight: 149.4.
I am in the 140's. Holy. Shit. I'm 5 pounds away from FINALLY being in the "normal" BMI range, but I want to lose 10 just for me :). AH, I'm so excited! What's really helped is recording eeeeeeeeeverything that I eat, and trying to stay active as much as possible. I have more hours at work now, so I'm walking around a lot, and not sitting down and confusing hunger with boredom.
So, I'm finally on Spring Break, and I haven't done much out of the ordinary, except I can go to the gym a little bit later and take my time more. And I can work even more.
Saturday: Work, then I came home to eat my "veggie" bacon cheeseburger! SOOOOOOO GOOD. Watched the Pens game, had a relaxing night.
Sunday: Wanted to wake up early to run, but the snow is stupid. Church, work from 10 AM to 8 PM. Uuuuugh, rough. haha. People were jerks and it just sucked. haha.
Monday: Had my Morningstar "Sausage", Egg and Cheese Biscuit and berries (soooo good and a good pre-workout meal), worked out from 7:30-9ish, then I walked to Coffee Tree to get my latte and study Biochemistry/read a book. And eat my obligatory post workout tomato and GNC LeanShake. I just finished "703" by Nancy Makin. Read it. Such a sad story, but so motivating. This lady was 703 pounds and lost 500 pounds without surgery. Incredible. Went to work from 2-10 (snack 1 was a Chobani Greek Yogurt and Luna Bar, and Pre Bedtime snack was cottage cheese and an apple), then that was that.
Tuesday: I DIDN'T HAVE TO WORK. haha. I still woke up early, ate my biscuit and berries, then worked out from 7:30-9:30. Did everything--cardio, abs, and strength training. The burn felt gooooood. haha. Walked to Coffee Tree, coffee/tomato/Lean Shake, then I walked home. Did a bunch of laundry and dishes, ate lunch (Healthy Choice Pesto meal with an addition of "Meatless Meatballs"), then got ready for the Pens game! Ate my snack (Chobani), went to the game, and had a great time. Pens are busting their balls, and I'm so proud of them :). Smuggled in my pre-bedtime snack (Luna Bar and apple). I am sneaky. haha. Walked to the bus stop, took the bus most of the way home, then walked the stupid mile uphill to my house.
Today is an exciting day! I'm going to the gym in a few, then I'm getting my hair cut (maybe trying something new), and then going to the vagina doctor. I'm kinda excited to get an "official" weight and see how much my weight loss has affected my vital stats and stuff. Plus, I know this may be TMI, but I haven't had my period in like 3 months, so I wanna know what's up.
Theeeeeeeeen, I'm having my cheat meal of the week with my Mammy! Gullifty's Mediterranean Eggplant Melt (I really freaking love eggplant), and then...CARROT CAKE. It's my last sweet before I give them all up for 40 days. I can totally do this. haha. The eggplant isn't tooooo bad, but it has a decent amount of cheese on it, and the eggplant is fried. There's not a lot of bread and stuff, though. And there's a lot of veggies. But, I've been working out hard at the gym, so I'm not worried.
Reading "703" actually made me realize how much I stress over stupid calories. I need to start living life more. Being so close to my ideal weight, I need to realize that one pound isn't the end of the world. I need to get it together. haha.
Alright, time to get ready for the gym! Bye all :).
Weight: 149.4.
I am in the 140's. Holy. Shit. I'm 5 pounds away from FINALLY being in the "normal" BMI range, but I want to lose 10 just for me :). AH, I'm so excited! What's really helped is recording eeeeeeeeeverything that I eat, and trying to stay active as much as possible. I have more hours at work now, so I'm walking around a lot, and not sitting down and confusing hunger with boredom.
So, I'm finally on Spring Break, and I haven't done much out of the ordinary, except I can go to the gym a little bit later and take my time more. And I can work even more.
Saturday: Work, then I came home to eat my "veggie" bacon cheeseburger! SOOOOOOO GOOD. Watched the Pens game, had a relaxing night.
Sunday: Wanted to wake up early to run, but the snow is stupid. Church, work from 10 AM to 8 PM. Uuuuugh, rough. haha. People were jerks and it just sucked. haha.
Monday: Had my Morningstar "Sausage", Egg and Cheese Biscuit and berries (soooo good and a good pre-workout meal), worked out from 7:30-9ish, then I walked to Coffee Tree to get my latte and study Biochemistry/read a book. And eat my obligatory post workout tomato and GNC LeanShake. I just finished "703" by Nancy Makin. Read it. Such a sad story, but so motivating. This lady was 703 pounds and lost 500 pounds without surgery. Incredible. Went to work from 2-10 (snack 1 was a Chobani Greek Yogurt and Luna Bar, and Pre Bedtime snack was cottage cheese and an apple), then that was that.
Tuesday: I DIDN'T HAVE TO WORK. haha. I still woke up early, ate my biscuit and berries, then worked out from 7:30-9:30. Did everything--cardio, abs, and strength training. The burn felt gooooood. haha. Walked to Coffee Tree, coffee/tomato/Lean Shake, then I walked home. Did a bunch of laundry and dishes, ate lunch (Healthy Choice Pesto meal with an addition of "Meatless Meatballs"), then got ready for the Pens game! Ate my snack (Chobani), went to the game, and had a great time. Pens are busting their balls, and I'm so proud of them :). Smuggled in my pre-bedtime snack (Luna Bar and apple). I am sneaky. haha. Walked to the bus stop, took the bus most of the way home, then walked the stupid mile uphill to my house.
Today is an exciting day! I'm going to the gym in a few, then I'm getting my hair cut (maybe trying something new), and then going to the vagina doctor. I'm kinda excited to get an "official" weight and see how much my weight loss has affected my vital stats and stuff. Plus, I know this may be TMI, but I haven't had my period in like 3 months, so I wanna know what's up.
Theeeeeeeeen, I'm having my cheat meal of the week with my Mammy! Gullifty's Mediterranean Eggplant Melt (I really freaking love eggplant), and then...CARROT CAKE. It's my last sweet before I give them all up for 40 days. I can totally do this. haha. The eggplant isn't tooooo bad, but it has a decent amount of cheese on it, and the eggplant is fried. There's not a lot of bread and stuff, though. And there's a lot of veggies. But, I've been working out hard at the gym, so I'm not worried.
Reading "703" actually made me realize how much I stress over stupid calories. I need to start living life more. Being so close to my ideal weight, I need to realize that one pound isn't the end of the world. I need to get it together. haha.
Alright, time to get ready for the gym! Bye all :).
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Aaaaaah, Spring Break.
My last update was about my three pound weight loss last week. Still pretty pumped about it.
Nothing novel has really happened this week, buuuuuuuuuut I've been keeping myself busy.
I have more hours at work now, so that means less time to dilly-dally AKA less time to confuse boredom with hunger. This is good. haha.
Hm...lemme think...
Sunday: Worked 10-6, and that was pretty much it. Uneventful Sunday. haha. I probably did homework when I came home. It was a week ago, I don't even remember. I DID eat Trader Joe's Meatless Meatballs. So good. Love them.
Monday: Had class, went to the gym, then I had work. Yep, pretty typical.
Tuesday: AM workout, Coffee Tree (duh), class (took a Biochem quiz...totally owned its butt), then I went home and went on a cleaning rampage. Well, not rampage...but, I did a couple loads of dishes and cleaned my gross-ass bathroom. Had some oatmeal with almond milk. Felt like sharing that, because I freaking love oatmeal and I freaking love almond milk...so yeah. haha. I also had this portabella marsala Healthy Choice entree for lunch (with some Meatless Meatballs). Sooooo good. I also had a spoonful or two of natural peanut butter. Dear God, that is my kryptonite. hahaha.
Wednesday: Another AM workout (Luna Bar and apple beforehand--if you're a woman and you don't eat Luna Bars, you're a damned fool < 333), class, then headed home. Had my cheat meal! Stuffed eggplant from La Capella. SO FREAKING GOOD.
Theeeeen, I did some more hardcore cleaning. More dishes, cleaned out the ridic refrigerators, then took out aaaaall of the trash/recyclables. Had a salad for dinner to compensate for the gluttonous lunch, and yeah. haha
Thursday: Went in early to work on an essay, class, then I took a different bus to the gym. However, I had to walk over a mile uphill with all my stupid bags, but I felt light as a feather. I know it sounds corny, but...I felt awesome about it. Worked out, then walked back down the damn hill and went to work (didn't have my Coffee Tree skinny latte, but I had yummy brussel sprouts! I'm obsessed, I know it's weird).
Yesterday/Friday: AM class, then I went to the gym. Wasn't feeling motivated, but then I did it...and I rocked it. 1200 calories, Bitches. haha. I'm feeling it this morning, though. I was gonna go for a morning run before work, but I woke up and my body was like...uuuuuuuuuuuhhhh no. I had my Coffee Tree, then I went to work and that's about it.
Other than the stuffed eggplant, I didn't really stray away from my diet. I did a little on Wednesday. Had a little bit too much cheese and stuff, but I did a lot of extraneous work around the house that hopefully compensated a little. haha.
As I said before, I decided to give up all sweets for Lent. I was talking to my Mom about it and I told her that my "Fat Tuesday" Meal is going to be an Eggplant Mediterranean melt from Gullifty's, which isn't too bad (no pasta or processed carbs, except for the garlic bread, but I won't eat it)...but I freaking want carrot cake in the most way. haha. That'll be my last hurrah. wooooo. Then, no cakes, no candy, no ice cream, pies, etc...for 40 days. It'll happen ;).
I have Spring Break this week! I'm working 40 hours, so I'll keep myself busy, and I have a midterm essay and an exam to study for, so I'll definitely not be loafing. Then there's always the gym. I also have a gynecologist and haircut appointment. Pretty pumped to see how much I actually weigh on a doctor's scale. And then there's Carrot Cake Time too :).
Alright, time to finish this oatmeal with strawberries and apricots and then get ready for work! Watching the most recent episode of "Biggest Loser"...love that show. So motivating.
After work, I'm going grocery shopping really quickly for dinner. I'm having a vegetarian bacon cheeseburger! haha. With vegetarian baked beans. And asparagus. Yum yum yummmm. In preparation for my outrageous meal on Fat Tuesday, I'm trying to limit my caloric intake til then. Fun times. Today, I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast, Chobani for a snack, then an egg-white omelet and some veggies for breakfast. So excited for a bacon cheeseburger tonight! And I love me some baked beans. It's crazy how much better for you a black bean burger and veggie bacon is for you than the real thing. And I'm eating low fat cheese and a Arnold whole wheat thin. Love those things. And the asparagus will be steeeeeeeeeeamed.
Alright, oatmeal is beckoning. Byeeeeeee.
PS. New dress :);
Before my workout. Love this outrageous hoodie. haha:
I have more hours at work now, so that means less time to dilly-dally AKA less time to confuse boredom with hunger. This is good. haha.
Hm...lemme think...
Sunday: Worked 10-6, and that was pretty much it. Uneventful Sunday. haha. I probably did homework when I came home. It was a week ago, I don't even remember. I DID eat Trader Joe's Meatless Meatballs. So good. Love them.
Monday: Had class, went to the gym, then I had work. Yep, pretty typical.
Tuesday: AM workout, Coffee Tree (duh), class (took a Biochem quiz...totally owned its butt), then I went home and went on a cleaning rampage. Well, not rampage...but, I did a couple loads of dishes and cleaned my gross-ass bathroom. Had some oatmeal with almond milk. Felt like sharing that, because I freaking love oatmeal and I freaking love almond milk...so yeah. haha. I also had this portabella marsala Healthy Choice entree for lunch (with some Meatless Meatballs). Sooooo good. I also had a spoonful or two of natural peanut butter. Dear God, that is my kryptonite. hahaha.
Wednesday: Another AM workout (Luna Bar and apple beforehand--if you're a woman and you don't eat Luna Bars, you're a damned fool < 333), class, then headed home. Had my cheat meal! Stuffed eggplant from La Capella. SO FREAKING GOOD.
Thursday: Went in early to work on an essay, class, then I took a different bus to the gym. However, I had to walk over a mile uphill with all my stupid bags, but I felt light as a feather. I know it sounds corny, but...I felt awesome about it. Worked out, then walked back down the damn hill and went to work (didn't have my Coffee Tree skinny latte, but I had yummy brussel sprouts! I'm obsessed, I know it's weird).
Yesterday/Friday: AM class, then I went to the gym. Wasn't feeling motivated, but then I did it...and I rocked it. 1200 calories, Bitches. haha. I'm feeling it this morning, though. I was gonna go for a morning run before work, but I woke up and my body was like...uuuuuuuuuuuhhhh no. I had my Coffee Tree, then I went to work and that's about it.
Other than the stuffed eggplant, I didn't really stray away from my diet. I did a little on Wednesday. Had a little bit too much cheese and stuff, but I did a lot of extraneous work around the house that hopefully compensated a little. haha.
As I said before, I decided to give up all sweets for Lent. I was talking to my Mom about it and I told her that my "Fat Tuesday" Meal is going to be an Eggplant Mediterranean melt from Gullifty's, which isn't too bad (no pasta or processed carbs, except for the garlic bread, but I won't eat it)...but I freaking want carrot cake in the most way. haha. That'll be my last hurrah. wooooo. Then, no cakes, no candy, no ice cream, pies, etc...for 40 days. It'll happen ;).
I have Spring Break this week! I'm working 40 hours, so I'll keep myself busy, and I have a midterm essay and an exam to study for, so I'll definitely not be loafing. Then there's always the gym. I also have a gynecologist and haircut appointment. Pretty pumped to see how much I actually weigh on a doctor's scale. And then there's Carrot Cake Time too :).
Alright, time to finish this oatmeal with strawberries and apricots and then get ready for work! Watching the most recent episode of "Biggest Loser"...love that show. So motivating.
After work, I'm going grocery shopping really quickly for dinner. I'm having a vegetarian bacon cheeseburger! haha. With vegetarian baked beans. And asparagus. Yum yum yummmm. In preparation for my outrageous meal on Fat Tuesday, I'm trying to limit my caloric intake til then. Fun times. Today, I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast, Chobani for a snack, then an egg-white omelet and some veggies for breakfast. So excited for a bacon cheeseburger tonight! And I love me some baked beans. It's crazy how much better for you a black bean burger and veggie bacon is for you than the real thing. And I'm eating low fat cheese and a Arnold whole wheat thin. Love those things. And the asparagus will be steeeeeeeeeeamed.
Alright, oatmeal is beckoning. Byeeeeeee.
PS. New dress :);
Before my workout. Love this outrageous hoodie. haha:
Monday, February 28, 2011
THREE POUNDS.
My new project=SUCCESS! Thank yooooooooooou, patience. haha
I'm only 12 pounds away from my goal. Holy balls, I'm happy.
Now, time for my midterm, then the gymmmm. Better update letter, but just so you know, I danced around my room in my underoos this morning, I was so happy. haha
I'm only 12 pounds away from my goal. Holy balls, I'm happy.
Now, time for my midterm, then the gymmmm. Better update letter, but just so you know, I danced around my room in my underoos this morning, I was so happy. haha
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Not toooo much to say...
I dunno if people even read this. haha. Eh, it's good for me emotionally, anyway.
Soooo, I weigh in tomorrow. I'll see if this "project" worked out for me. When, really...it wasn't a project. It was good old self-control. I ate normal portions, tried to stay mobile, and didn't weigh myself every 5 seconds and go crazy when it's mostly water-weight fluctuations. haha. The thing is, I didn't work out as much as I usually do, and it felt weird...but when I did work out, I had so much more energy, because I had time off. Soooo, it's kind of a tradeoff. We'll see tomorrow morning!
Midterms are this week. I only have one, and it's not gonna be too bad, so I'm not worried. It's tomorrow morning. Then, I have a quiz on Tuesday, theeeen it's pretty much nothing for a week and a half! Yay for Spring Break. haha. I'll have an essay to do over break, but whatev. I can't not do schoolwork--I like to exercise the mind too ;).
Yesterday, I woke up at 5:30, had my sausage egg and cheese biscuit with berries, and I went to the gym from 7-8:30. Did 5 miles, the norm, pretty much. Went to work from 9-6, then I went grocery shopping for a few things--vegetables, fruit, and dairy, mainly. I also bought some almond milk, because I want to try it.
Came home, made dinner (Butternut Squash soup and an egg white omelet), and watched an amazingly entertaining Penguins game. Studied a little for my midterm, and that was it.
Was gonna go for a 7 AM run this morning, but my body wasn't feeling it. I have work from 10-6, then I think I'm going to go running after work--it'll be warmer then, anyway.
I work a lot of hours this week, so that'll help with keeping active and mindless eating. I ate a Kashi cookie yesterday and maybe felt a teeny bit guilty...but Jesus Christ, get over it, Kelly. haha
And I found out that I can go to my sister's graduation! It doesn't interfere with my summer class or anything. I am SO EXCITED! < 33333.
Alright, time for some Kashi with almond milk. Good times. haha. Byeeeee.
PS. I have decided I'm giving up all sweets for Lent. God help me. haha
Soooo, I weigh in tomorrow. I'll see if this "project" worked out for me. When, really...it wasn't a project. It was good old self-control. I ate normal portions, tried to stay mobile, and didn't weigh myself every 5 seconds and go crazy when it's mostly water-weight fluctuations. haha. The thing is, I didn't work out as much as I usually do, and it felt weird...but when I did work out, I had so much more energy, because I had time off. Soooo, it's kind of a tradeoff. We'll see tomorrow morning!
Midterms are this week. I only have one, and it's not gonna be too bad, so I'm not worried. It's tomorrow morning. Then, I have a quiz on Tuesday, theeeen it's pretty much nothing for a week and a half! Yay for Spring Break. haha. I'll have an essay to do over break, but whatev. I can't not do schoolwork--I like to exercise the mind too ;).
Yesterday, I woke up at 5:30, had my sausage egg and cheese biscuit with berries, and I went to the gym from 7-8:30. Did 5 miles, the norm, pretty much. Went to work from 9-6, then I went grocery shopping for a few things--vegetables, fruit, and dairy, mainly. I also bought some almond milk, because I want to try it.
Came home, made dinner (Butternut Squash soup and an egg white omelet), and watched an amazingly entertaining Penguins game. Studied a little for my midterm, and that was it.
Was gonna go for a 7 AM run this morning, but my body wasn't feeling it. I have work from 10-6, then I think I'm going to go running after work--it'll be warmer then, anyway.
I work a lot of hours this week, so that'll help with keeping active and mindless eating. I ate a Kashi cookie yesterday and maybe felt a teeny bit guilty...but Jesus Christ, get over it, Kelly. haha
And I found out that I can go to my sister's graduation! It doesn't interfere with my summer class or anything. I am SO EXCITED! < 33333.
Alright, time for some Kashi with almond milk. Good times. haha. Byeeeee.
PS. I have decided I'm giving up all sweets for Lent. God help me. haha
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