Mistake

Good morning!

Holy moly - there must be some mistake.  Me?  Most Active Blog?  I highly doubt it, but I'll enjoy the honor for as long as it lasts.

I did my strength workout this morning - w00t w00t!  I didn't bother walking afterwards.  It was snowing.  A Lot.  Before I forget, my mother asked me to share her little trick for the hair-conscious tuque wearers.  She sprays hairspray inside her hat before putting it on her head.  She says it prevents hat head.

IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!

It will be a pretty busy weekend.  My baby has ringuette tomorrow morning at 8:00, then again at 5:00 pm.  Sunday morning she has a game about an hour away from our house.  Sunday afternoon we're going to a family Xmas party.  Yikes!

That's all I've got.  Have a wonderful weekend.  Stay safe and warm!

Angel

I Won the Turkey Roll!

Good morning!

I won the Turkey Roll at bowling last night!  I bowled 118 pins over my average and won $25.  Yahoo!  Guess I'm a money bowler, huh?

Speaking of bowling, people couldn't understand why I apologized for my behavior at the Xmas party.  Looks like I was uptight (as was my husband) for nothing.  Alls well that ends well!

No exercise this moring - I needed my rest.  163 on the scale this morning - I almost kissed it!  I was especially thrilled because I consumed a Happy Meal at McD's yesterday afternoon.  Granted I could have had a Big Mac and large fry, so I was very reasonable.  I was just a little more careful the rest of the day and drank plenty of water.  No damage done!  It's wonderful to know that I can indulge every once in awhile without going completely off track.

I hope you're all doing well, despite all the temptations of the holiday season (Cookie Monsters - you know who you are!).  Have a great day!

Angel

Too Good to be True

Good morning!

Well, my weight was back up to 164.6.  I KNEW the 163.6 yesterday had to be a fluke.  Oh, well!

My Mom got her 25-lb loss medal at WW last night.  I'm so proud of her!!!!

This morning I slept in a little (4:45) and did my strength training.  I added a third set to my routine, so it took longer than usual.  I'll be sore tomorrow, that's for sure!  No walk this morning, although I did a little shoveling (again).

Anyone watch TBL last night?  Were you as shocked at the WI as I was?  Holy cow!  I can't wait for the finale next week!

I got my new computer at work yesterday.  Now I've got to get used to Windows Vista and the new 24" screen.  It is positively HUMONGOUS!

Bowling tonight.  The man/woman with the most improved average receives $20 towards a turkey.  We call it the Turkey Roll.  It should be fun!

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Angel

I Hope You're Satisfied!

Good morning!

Well, I hope you're all satisfied.  I was sitting at the table this morning having my toast and orange juice, all decked out in my workout clothes.  I was debating whether to go out in the cold or crawl back into my warm bed.  All of a sudden you all appeared around my table with those dirty looks of yours, practically threatening to slap me silly if I didn't get my butt into my snow pants.  So I went.  And I loved it!  Thanks, guys!

I see many of you are having the same problem leaving comments as I am.  When using Google Reader if I click on the arrow next to the post title, the comment doesn't register and I get that stupid message on my screen.  However, if I click on the blog name to get the main page, followed by the Comments link, then my comment registers.  Good luck with that!

Many of you expressed concern about my relationship with Hubby, bless your hearts!  Not to worry - the makeup nookie has been EXCEPTIONAL!  I think he could give Chargail's hubby a run for his money.  Nothing like a little conflict in a relationship to re-ignite the fire, ya know?

I'm getting a new computer here at work today.  I can't wait.  24" screen, baby!  I'll have to get used to Windows Vista, though.  I bought Windows Vista for Dummies to help me adapt to the new operating system.

I almost forgot - 163.6 lbs on the scale this morning!  This is the first time I've gotten this far without sabotaging myself.  Then again, I never had a support group before.  Thanks so much ladies!!!!

Angel

Partyed Out

Good morning!

Well, our bowling party is over with.  I bought a new outfit - first time I've ever owned a skirt that doesn't go below my knees.  I had my fingernails painted black and accessoried with black and silver jewelry - really sharp.

This is a photo of me with a fellow bowler - he's on my team.

Anyway, my husband was really peeved with me the next day.  He said I was basically dancing like a ho, flirting way too much with the men, etc etc.  He even accused me of going out for a smoke when I was only going out for some air.  He finally admitted he was jealous that I wasn't paying attention to him at the party.  Looks like he'll just have to get over it.  It's nice to see HIM upset with ME for a change!  In case I did anything to offend the others at the party (namely the women), I sent an e-mail out to all of them along with the photos I took. I admit I drank too much and was acting like a tease (not the whole time, though).  I was feeling frisky all day.  Trying on clothes and actually looking good in them really put me on a "high" - I just can't explain it.  I don't think I've ever felt so self-confident at a party.  I guess I overdid it.

I managed to hold onto my 164.8 lbs this weekend, despite the booze and food.  I didn't to overboard with my eating, plus I danced A LOT Saturday night.  I even got down to 164.2 Saturday morning.  Not too shabby!

This morning I was back on track with my exercises:  1 hour of strength training.  It was too cold to walk, so I slept an extra hour instead.  No excuses tomorrow - I WILL WALK.  I'll just have to bundle up like an eskimo again.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Angel (aka Bean Bag, aka Little Shit)

Happy as a Pig in Shit

Good morning!!!!

Indeed, the title says it all.  164.8 lbs this morning, baby!  I'M NORMAL AGAIN!  According to EP, I am no longer Overweight for my height.  Woo hoo!  Hopefully I can stay this way FOREVER!  I know, I know, the holidays and all that.  But, damn, I'm thrilled to have broken through this plateau!

I got my flu shot yesterday, so my arm is a little tender.  Exciting, huh?  I also shoveled some more, since I didn't get in any cardio yesterday morning.  I had a lovely bath with a glass of wine.  Hubby was gone curling, so I didn't have to speak to him - yay!  I watched Grey's - finally!  I should have gone to bed at 9:00, but I was in withdrawal and just HAD to watch my beloved show.

This morning I crawled out of bed at 4:30 and started Week 5 of my A-List Workout.  It was nice to change the old routine.  Afterwards I bundled myself up like an eskimo and headed out for a 40-minute walk.

I must tell you that when I head out for my walks I always picture all of you right there with me.  This morning as I was schlepping through the snow, slush and ice with 10 lbs (at least) of winter gear on my body, I actually FELT Angela pushing me in the back, urging me to Wog.  Eva kept telling me "plus vite, plus vite!"  Monica and her Precious friend chattered amongst themselves the whole way.  Tracy was busy enjoying the quiet streets where not one screaming kid was encountered along the way.

Up ahead were RBR, Lauren & Kimby.  I didn't even bother trying to catch up to them!  Andrea was a bit of a pain in the ass, though - she kept trying to convince me to join her for a Burn session with Tara afterwards.  Like I didn't work out enough this morning?

Shelley was nowhere to be seen - she was too busy trying on cocktail dresses.  Brandi would have come, too, but she couldn't get her butt off the toilet.  AsIAm, Glory, Gwynn, Emi and Jenny were too exhausted from their kickass workouts yesterday and decided to sleep in.  Healthygirl was just too exhausted.  Kelly decided to go to Curves instead.  Harilee57 would have come, but was too busy commenting on everyone's blogs.  Carolyne has a new boyfriend, so I don't need to ask why she couldn't come...  Chargail had a lovemaking session to attend, so won't be able to work out before noon.

Desilu came along, but kept insisting I call her Sally.  Weird!  OneDitto, poor thing, did her best to keep up with that nasty bad back of hers - I certainly hope it gets better before Christmas!  Tiiu, God bless her, took time out of her busy Christmas party schedule to tag along.

What a walk it was!!!!

Have a great day, everyone!

Angel

Bloating B-Gone!

Good morning!

Surprise, surprise.  I wasn't going to weigh myself this morning because I'm still feeling puffy and bloated.  Lo and behold, 166!  That's down from 169.4 earlier this week (a number I refused to register on my weight graph).  Whew!  Now I can focus on getting back down below 165, which was my lowest weight so far.  Yay!

Bowling was fun last night.  I played like a turd, but had a great time nonetheless.  The only time I actually got some strikes was in the last frame of the last string.  Three in a row, baby!  I bowled 117-110-145.  The less I focus on technique, the better I play.  Weird, huh?

I didn't exercise this morning.  Call the weight loss cops!  I got to bed way too late last night, as I only got back from bowling at 10:45 pm.  Then, of course, I just HAD to watch Private Practice until midnight.  Since it wasn't on last week, I was in withdrawal.  So..  instead of getting up at the usual 4:20, it was 7:20.  Pure bliss!

Thankfully hubby was working nights yesterday so I didn't have to see him.  He actually called me at work yesterday afternoon, wondering why I was pissed.  "I was only down the street - no big deal to drive home drunk from there" - he says.  Like I'm pissed for nothing.  THEN he proceeds to tell me about the $375 he spent in a silent auction at the Bell Center the night before on hockey memorabilia.  "It'll be worth tons more on eBay" - he says.  Does anyone have an unregistered gun they could lend me?  I could pick it up anytime...

Breathe...

I really must put my tree up this weekend.  I just wish I was in the mood to do it.  Hopefully my husband, who ISN'T working tomorrow, can at least put it up for me.  I can decorate it with the kids over the weekend.  Thank goodness for hubby it's his birthday tomorrow, otherwise I would have to cause him serious physical harm.  Can you tell I'm over it?  Ugh!

I hope all of you are doing well.  I'm off to check!

Angel

So much for husband of the year

Good morning!

Boy, am I pissed this morning!  Hubby went to the hockey game last night (Montreal vs Detroit) with my brother.  I gave him the ticket in a loge for his birthday.  Well... doesn't he come crawling home at 2:00 am drunk as a skunk!  My brother says they got back around 11:30 pm, but my darling husband decided to, I assume, stop by the curling rink and hang out for a couple more hours.  He was supposed to work this morning, but called in sick.  So much for our "hero", Mr. Professionnal Firefighter, huh?  Needless to say he ruined a perfectly peaceful sleep - I was supposed to get up at 4:20 for my workout, but had to readjust the alarm because I lost an hour of sleep.  Guess who's NOT winning Husband of the Year 2007?

Breathe...

So I got up a little later but did my whole strength training anyway.  I also did 10 minutes of Dance Dance Revolution on my PS2.  Did I tell you how uncoordinated I am at this game?  God forbid someone tapes me while I'm awkwardly dancing around on my mat!  I REALLY need to find a Billy Blanks DVD soon!

I shoveled again last night and this morning.  My back is holding up pretty good, so that's a plus.  If I wasn't a regular exerciser, I probably wouldn't be able to move at all by now.

I went to bed late last night, 10:00 pm to be exact.  I admit I am addicted to The Biggest Loser this year and just HAD to watch the whole thing.  Is it me or is Nicole beginning to look like Ava from Grey's Anatomy?  I really enjoyed the countdown of the greatest success stories in Biggest Loser history - tons of extra motivation for me.  Hey, if they can go from morbid obesity to THAT, I sure can!  In fact, we ALL can!

Bowling tonight.  Hopefully I can help my team climb back up to first place.  We've gone downhill BIG TIME these last few weeks.  Go Queens!

I really must get to your blogs now.  No rest for the wicked - I have 43 posts to read this morning.  Yikes!

Have a great day!

Angel

Another Quickie

Hi guys!

I survived the first major snow storm of the year - yee haw!  We got roughly 13 inches altogether, with another inch or two expected today.  I awoke at 4:45 to work out, which I did.  While I did my strength training, I watched the news waiting for the girls' school to be announced as cancelled.  Indeed it was!  Needless to say with the gusting snow and horrible road conditions, I didn't walk.  I did what any school bus operator would do - returned to bed.  Pure bliss!

After my "nap", I got all bundled up and headed out for the ultimate workout - 3 hours of shoveling, give or take.  I was DRENCHED when I got back into the house.  Lunch was chicken soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. 

I got my DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) for PlayStation 2 over the weekend.  The girls and I had a blast with it.  I think I must have danced for about 2 hours Sunday night.  Unfortunately you have to go barefoot on the mat.  With my high arches, that's not such a good thing.  My right knee was really sore yesterday morning.

I managed to return my Billy Bag.  Looks like I'll have to find a Billy Blanks non-bag workout somewhere.  Thanks for all your comments on that post - you kept me QUITE entertained!

My eating hasn't been great the last few days.  TOM finally popped in yesterday morning.  I feel like a blowfish, I'm so bloated.  I am happy to report, though, that my ultra-tight snow pants from last year actually fit quite nicely - OVER my belted jeans to boot!  Small victories...

My Google Reader tells me you ladies have been quite busy tapping away.  I doubt I'll have time to read them all today, but I should be caught up by the end of the week.  Come hell or high water, I WILL read them all!

Have a great day, everyone!

Angel

Snow Day!

Sorry, guys! I was snowed in today, so didn't get on the computer until now. I'll check in with you tomorrow. Good night!!!