Well, I can dance. I might have even done a little jig after I weighed in today at 4 whole pounds lighter! Woo hoo!!! I love weeks like this. Especially since I've been trying so hard and had two weeks in a row where I was good yet only lost .4 pounds. 1.8 pounds in two weeks is sad, if you ask me. But, my brother reminded me of what I should really be focused on and the scale is not it. Being healthier, developing better eating and activity habits, and just being happy with me are what's important.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some more dancing to do!
Happy Weighsday!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
I've Got the Joy
You know that feeling you have when the guy you like notices you and then you start talking and you know he likes you and it fills you with this bubbly, butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling and you get that can't eat-can't sleep-reach for the stars-over the fence-world series feeling? Strangely, I feel that way and there isn't a guy that has noticed me (that I'm aware of) or talking to me or liking me (again, that I know of). But I feel so bubbly and butterflies-in-my-stomachy these days. No clue why.
I have been dancercising with my baby girl. I also spent every morning last week up at the butt crack of dawn doing some pilates and yoga. It's so fun to see the results in the form of my daughter dancing around telling people she's exercising and she is mimicking my pilates and yoga video. She likes to sit on the couch in the wee hours of the morning watching me. One day she even tried to do it with me, on the floor, entirely in my way- but super fun! She loves Richard Simmons and asks for more dancing. We also discovered on one of her Barbie movie dvds that there is a dance instructional feature and then the music video to dance to. We love that too. I also purchased Michael Jackson- The Experience for the Wii. Although, much to my chagrin, I have yet to do it, I plan to. I'm dancing Thriller at my brother's wedding with my brother and his will-be bride. I'm gonna rock that joint.
I've also been stretching myself in the cooking world. Last week I made two new dishes- Italian Chicken (much like Italian beef) and Sweet Curried Chicken. Check out the recipe of the week for the Italian Chicken. I'll post the Sweet Curried Chicken later.
Tomorrow is Weighsday so I'll have to report back on how I'm doing. But, last week, after all of the schmexercising I did and eating so healthy I lost .4 pounds. I was a bit crushed but then my brother offered lots of encouraging words and thoughts and he made me realize that these weigh-ins don't matter as much as where I am in 6 months matter. I can't let one minor weight loss when I was expecting so much more defeat me. I mean, ok, duh, right? But, I still needed to hear it. Thanks, Tommy!! He's a pretty swell little brother (that looks older than me thought I'm 5 1/2 years his senior- thanks for looking so old, Tommy!) I'm not being mean. It's a running joke. The little buggar gave me a Happy 40th Birthday card for my 28th birthday. He deserves a jab here and there.
Happy Tuesday!
I have been dancercising with my baby girl. I also spent every morning last week up at the butt crack of dawn doing some pilates and yoga. It's so fun to see the results in the form of my daughter dancing around telling people she's exercising and she is mimicking my pilates and yoga video. She likes to sit on the couch in the wee hours of the morning watching me. One day she even tried to do it with me, on the floor, entirely in my way- but super fun! She loves Richard Simmons and asks for more dancing. We also discovered on one of her Barbie movie dvds that there is a dance instructional feature and then the music video to dance to. We love that too. I also purchased Michael Jackson- The Experience for the Wii. Although, much to my chagrin, I have yet to do it, I plan to. I'm dancing Thriller at my brother's wedding with my brother and his will-be bride. I'm gonna rock that joint.
I've also been stretching myself in the cooking world. Last week I made two new dishes- Italian Chicken (much like Italian beef) and Sweet Curried Chicken. Check out the recipe of the week for the Italian Chicken. I'll post the Sweet Curried Chicken later.
Tomorrow is Weighsday so I'll have to report back on how I'm doing. But, last week, after all of the schmexercising I did and eating so healthy I lost .4 pounds. I was a bit crushed but then my brother offered lots of encouraging words and thoughts and he made me realize that these weigh-ins don't matter as much as where I am in 6 months matter. I can't let one minor weight loss when I was expecting so much more defeat me. I mean, ok, duh, right? But, I still needed to hear it. Thanks, Tommy!! He's a pretty swell little brother (that looks older than me thought I'm 5 1/2 years his senior- thanks for looking so old, Tommy!) I'm not being mean. It's a running joke. The little buggar gave me a Happy 40th Birthday card for my 28th birthday. He deserves a jab here and there.
Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Welcome to a New Era
So, this is going to be my year- FACT! But it's also the start of a whole new era for me. I have many plans for myself this year and it all involves being more selfish. Now, don't get me wrong because I'm not talking about selfish in a bad way. I'm strictly speaking about devoting a little more time to me and taking care of myself. I just realized right before Christmas that I couldn't remember the last time I had purchased for myself a new article of clothing. It must have been the last time I had a gift card. Probably to Old Navy and I distinctly recall the last time I shopped there I used a gift card to buy myself a shirt and Lainie a dress and some cute socks. I just feel that this is shameful. More so because I do have new clothes and they have all been hand-me-downs from Christie (my Naomi) or purchased by my mom. Please don't doubt for a second that all of the clothes I have received have been fashionable and thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. But, to never buy myself something new is getting on my nerves just a little. Especially because I've been losing weight and working on getting in shape and I think a new outfit every now and then is just the motivational boost I need. So, I budgeted for it. In my monthly budget I have added a line item to buy myself something special each month. Doesn't have to be a new outfit. For instance, this month I'm getting myself the Michael Jackson Experience for the Wii. It's going to be part of my new dancercise regimen.
Also part of this new era is getting fit. I can't call it that horrible word that rhymes with shmexercise. I mean, some people hear the word diet and instantly crave pizza, mozzarella sticks, and an oreo cookie blizzard (or is that just me?). Well, truth be told, I've been on a diet of sorts my whole life so the word diet is really not that scary. But that dreaded "e" word is just too much for me. It immediately makes me want to do nothing but sit on my couch and watch a marathon of Golden Girls whilst devouring cheesecake (because, let's face it, you can't watch an episode of Golden Girls without craving cheesecake). So, I'm calling that "e" word anything but the actual "e" word. From de-stressing to dancercise, it has to be called anything but that "e" word. So, what else is part of my getting fit routine you might be asking. Well, Sweating to the Oldies (yes, the one with Richard Simmons- the original STTO), for one. I'm not gonna lie because, quite frankly, I have no shame when it comes to Richie S. I love him. He's hysterical. He has a good heart. I love the songs. So, yeah, STTO. Plus, Wii Fit and Wii Play and my beloved Denise Austin Pilates and Yoga dvd. I'm sure I'll add more as time goes along, but for now that's it.
To round out the continuation of the new me, I'm back to attending Weight Watcher meetings. I have been doing it online since June, but they recently began a new program and so my co-worker and I are back at the meetings. By the way, I'm likely the only person in America that lost 1.5 pounds over Christmas (I weigh in for my New Year's test tomorrow). Score!
So, here's to 2012. May there be pounds lost, fitness gained, clothes purchased, fun had, kisses from a prince, and a brand new me by the end of this year! God bless you in 2012!!
Also part of this new era is getting fit. I can't call it that horrible word that rhymes with shmexercise. I mean, some people hear the word diet and instantly crave pizza, mozzarella sticks, and an oreo cookie blizzard (or is that just me?). Well, truth be told, I've been on a diet of sorts my whole life so the word diet is really not that scary. But that dreaded "e" word is just too much for me. It immediately makes me want to do nothing but sit on my couch and watch a marathon of Golden Girls whilst devouring cheesecake (because, let's face it, you can't watch an episode of Golden Girls without craving cheesecake). So, I'm calling that "e" word anything but the actual "e" word. From de-stressing to dancercise, it has to be called anything but that "e" word. So, what else is part of my getting fit routine you might be asking. Well, Sweating to the Oldies (yes, the one with Richard Simmons- the original STTO), for one. I'm not gonna lie because, quite frankly, I have no shame when it comes to Richie S. I love him. He's hysterical. He has a good heart. I love the songs. So, yeah, STTO. Plus, Wii Fit and Wii Play and my beloved Denise Austin Pilates and Yoga dvd. I'm sure I'll add more as time goes along, but for now that's it.
To round out the continuation of the new me, I'm back to attending Weight Watcher meetings. I have been doing it online since June, but they recently began a new program and so my co-worker and I are back at the meetings. By the way, I'm likely the only person in America that lost 1.5 pounds over Christmas (I weigh in for my New Year's test tomorrow). Score!
So, here's to 2012. May there be pounds lost, fitness gained, clothes purchased, fun had, kisses from a prince, and a brand new me by the end of this year! God bless you in 2012!!
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