Finally settled!

This has been a busy 2 weeks, but I'm pretty much settled in.  I have switched my working hours to 12 hr shifts, and School picked back up.  Sorry for my absence, I've been stressing to get everything set.  And I still have some things to do... I feel it'll never end!

I have been working out regularly, but not watching what I eat... My eating has been cut back to once a day again.. because when you work full time and go to school full time eating is not something you can "waste" time on.  I know it will keep me from loosing weight... so I really need to start packing lunches!

I've been running the stairs at the beach, doing jazzercise and the gym.  I feel good, and i feel like my gut is slimming down... but nothing dramatic!!

I wanted to post my lil weight drop before I started on some homework.. Hopefully I'll be able to get on here more often in the future!

84 Days...

And I still haven't got into focus mode, did I really just fork out all that cash to feel like a whale everyone is staring at?!   And staring in a very bad way.  This was a bad week for me, not only was I extremely menstrual - I spent a 220$ at Giant Eagle.  I got a lot of food to make meals, but they aren't the healthiest meals - for example stuffed shells on Thursday, and last night I had a fish stick sandwich... not the best fat burning foods!!!  I just got done starting tonight's dinner... Pot Roast, I couldn't resist. I figured if I eat smaller meals and keep up the exercise I should still be getting some results..

BUT maybe I should start exercising - too bad my foot is too big of an issue right now.. Monday I'm making the call to get it checked out.  I'm still upset about this whole situation!!!  And I can't miss work.. I have school books to buy still, and I really hate charging things... if anything I'll have to be a sitter at work but that's torture!!!

Tonight we are going to have some friends over then heading out to the bar, and to put myself though a much needed reality smack.. I'm going to wear shorts in front of everyone!  Maybe by letting people see my mess of a body will put my mind into weight loss mode!  I figured I didn't do well at all this week to loose weight, so enjoy this last weekend because its the last one I'll have.  lol It's true actually... since school starts in a week.. I switched to 12s on the weekends and one 8 randomly in the week.  It's fun to say I officially work 3 days a week - but my life will still be all work!

Work, Exercise, Dropping the pounds... thats my new motto until the cruise lol!!

Day One....

Going by well so far...ahem subtract the moolatte, I went on my bike ride which lead us to subway and we shared a sub.. calories - not quite sure.  After we ate we rode the bikes back to our house, and packed up for the beach.

 

We swam out pretty far and came back in then out a few times, then played some frisbee.. we where there for a while, it was enjoyable!! 

 

For dinner, I am having chicken breast and potatoes.. still havent gone and bought food - not that you couldn't tell!!  Later I am going to do my measurments and my before photo and post them up!

 

I'm really excited about everything.. I can't wait for the cruise..and to look GREAT in my swimsuit!!! 

Now Introducing...

Hello and Welcome to my blog, here you will see my journey of getting fit for my hopefully amazing vacation to the Western Caribbean!!  This vacation is very important, because two significant events will occur, not only will I turn 23 on the cruise - but it will be my 5 year anniversary to my boyfriend.  Well actually.. the real date is December 22, but we both couldn't get away from work around the holidays - so we're going a bit sooner. 

I want to look great on this cruise, I'm tired of hiding my body in a towel at the beach - and well let's be honest - we all know everyone will be in a swimsuit most of the time on the excursions.

Currently I'm not doing so well with my eating, normally I'm a pretty healthy eater - but this summer has lead me to gain 10 lbs on top of the weight I have yet to loose.  My comfortable weight I can remember last was when I was at 104 - due to medical reasons I wasn't able to work or exercise for 2 years... and here is where I find myself!  Chubby and unhappy with my love handles.

I am a member of Snap Fitness, which I haven't gone in awhile, I think it's mainly because it's summer and I'm not comfortable enough to wear shorts in front of people and I'd feel silly going there in winter gear.  I'm also a member of Jazzercise, I joined about a month ago and I love it!!  The best cardio I've gotten in a long time actually.  I've only been able to go 4 times, due to work, which is getting on my nerves!!!  And recently I've hurt my foot pretty bad, it might be fractured.  I don't want to rush to conclusions - so I haven't made an appt yet.  I don't want it to be a yes for sure, and have it be impossible to Jazzercise!

I have a pretty activite life, I live right on the beach so I am always swimming and riding bikes.  My job is very activite I work at 2 hospitals one in the ER the other on a Med/Surg floor.. so I'm always rushing.  I know if I get my act together and eat like I used to, the weight will just fly off!  So I know what your thinking... how is she gaining when she's so active...I have one problem.. and that problem being - I'm a night eater.  Sad but true - I can go all day without being hungry at all.. as soon as the sun goes down thats when the hunger begins!

I have yet to figure out my meal plan I will be starting - but I will have to purchase it today.. It will consits off a lot of fresh veggies!  No diet sodas, or sweet and lows - reguardless if I'm dieting or not.. I don't touch those - they are full of horrible poisions that people should never touch!

Right now I'm about to figure out with to eat, go on a bike ride and end up at the beach for the day - I have a day off and I plan to enjoy it!!!  Feel free to add me, I'm a great supporter, and I'd like to gain some diet buddies here!!