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!
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!
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!
Good news from the scale this morning. I'm back down to my 20-lb loss mark. Let's see if I can get through the weekend without screwing it up!
I was up bright (not so much) and early (quite) for my workout. My damn exercise tube-thingie snapped while I was pulling on it - that's the second one I've broken this year. They weren't cheap, either. I bought them in a specialty sporting goods shop in February.
Anyway, I followed up with the new Tae Bo DVDs I bought yesterday. Well... looks like I'm taking it back to the store. The DVDs come with "Billy's Bag" (don't laugh), which I had trouble filling (no, really - don't laugh). I started by putting water in the base, and it wouldn't get full. I pulled it out of the sink (REALLY heavy) and proceeded to fill the outer part with air. Wouldn't you know it - water started coming out of the air hole. WTF? By the time I got the whole HUGE thing blown up (it's a boxing bag), it weighed a ton. I ended up saying "screw it" and stuck it in the bathtub to drain. I tried the DVD anyway, figuring I could just "picture" the bag beside me. Unfortunately they do a lot more than just hit the damn thing, so the bag is necessary. I'll just take it back to the store and be done with it.
I've decided to just go out and buy DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) for my PS2. It will be an early Xmas present to myself (and the girls, of course, hehe). The temperature is falling to about 10 F tomorrow morning, so walking is pretty much out of the question. I need some CARDIO, people! What is DDR, you may ask? It's a game for Playstation 2 that comes with a dance mat with arrows on it. You have to hit those arrows with your feet, as indicated on the screen. I've never tried it, but it looks like a fun way to get your sweat on. I'll let you know how it goes...
I have no children tonight. Hubby and I are going to spend the evening ALONE. Hmmm... My mother is keeping my baby (she's 7), and my eldest is staying over at a friend's. Too bad hubby is working his long shift - he doesn't feel like going out tonight. Maybe we'll just have a quiet supper and watch Criminal Minds. If TOM doesn't show up today, we might just get in a little exercise, too (hehe).
Private Practice wasn't on this week! Grey's Anatomy was a repeat! WTF? Not happy.
My, I certainly am "talkative" this morning. I really should get to work. Have a great weekend!
Sorry I'm late in posting today. Busy, busy, busy!
Well, I was all set to exercise this morning. I had even laid out my snow pants! I dragged myself out of bed at 4:20 and put on my sports bra. Having bowled last night, finally getting to bed just before midnight, I was utterly exhausted. Knowing how important proper rest is to weight loss success, I chose to return to bed. Ah, well! There's always tomorrow!
I did get a little exercise this morning, though. I had to pick up a few things at Costco, so I got a little shop-toning in. Haha. Actually, I picked up a Billy Blanks Tae Bo kit, including 2 DVDs and an inflatable punching bag. I think it'll be a great alternative to walking on those cold, windy mornings of winter.
I will be buying Dance Dance Revolution PS2 for my girls this Christmas. I have an ulterior motive, though. I figure it will be a fun way for me to get some cardio in at the end of the day, maybe even on weekends. I'd better get my butt over to Wal-Mart before they sell out!
Now I'm off to read your posts, time permitting. I've been neglecting my work - yikes!
I really should change my outdoor thermometer. It read 0C (32F), so out the door I went in my usual walking suit. I made the mistake of wearing ankle socks and my boots dug into the skin on the back of my foot - the agony! Anyhoo, about the temperature, turns out it was actually -9C (15.8F). No wonder I couldn't warm up when I got home! I'm glad I went, though. I walked/jogged for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Upon my return I did 10 minutes of flexibility exercises. As a reward to myself, I ate my oatmeal while watching the rest of The Biggest Loser. I had gotten through 90 minutes the night before, but was too tired to watch the whole thing. I wasn't surprised to see who was eliminated.
I'm happy to report that the mysterious 2 lbs gained yesterday have disappeared. Weird!
Bowling tonight - can't wait!
Is there a husband-of-the-year contest going on that I'm not aware of? Mine has been absolutely AMAZING of late. He got the Xmas lights up, has been grocery shopping, picking up and doing homework with the kids EVERY NIGHT, AND he made his famous spaghetti sauce last night. Oh-My-God I'm in HEAVEN!!!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate walking into the house after work without having to first stop for groceries and picking up the kids. Plus I haven't had to help with the homework or cook for that matter. I just walk in the door and sit my butt down with a glass of red wine. If that isn't romance, I don't know what is!
I must be incredibly bloated - up 2 lbs from yesterday morning despite eating extremely well yesterday AND drinking all my water. My pooch feels like a giant football. I wish TOM would just get here so I can get it over with!
I was back up at my normal exercise time this morning: 4:20 am. I did my hour-long strength training session, followed by approximately 40 minutes of trudging. Indeed, it wasn't so much a walk and jog as it was a messy trudging session through inch-thick slush. The air was extremely pleasant, though, with snowflakes falling lightly out of the sky. After my "walk", I shovelled the driveway. After THAT, I hit the hot tub for 15 minutes or so.
I bought new clothes this weekend: Size 8 (that's right - yay!) Lee jeans and MEDIUM sweaters. I used to dread shopping but now that I actually fit into "normal" sizes, it's pure pleasure.
Thanks for all your comments yesterday - I feel guilty for not commenting on yours. I should have time today, though (assuming you post). Enjoy your day!
First off, I'd like to apologize for not commenting on any blogs today. I've read a few so far, but still have around 50 to go. With all the work I have piled on my desk, I doubt I'll be able to get into the EP routine until tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone who wrote me while I was away. I wasn't going to blog today, but since everyone wants to know how the shopping trip went, here's a quick post:
The 5-in-1-room situation worked out really well. In fact, we all got along super well and laughed until our bellies hurt. We got in TONS of shopping, especially on Friday when we hit the stores at 4 am. I won't get into the messy details, but needless to say Kohl's was the CRAZIEST I've ever seen. I'm talking MINIMUM 2 hour waits in the checkout lines. Some of my friends actually did it, but I put my stuff down and walked out into the mall for breakfast. No way was ANYTHING in my hands worth waiting that long for.
At 5 am, some other stores in the mall opened up, so I enjoyed peaceful shopping while the nutjobs were sweating it out at Kohl's. I ended up buying lots of Xmas presents for the kids, plus I even grabbed a few amazing deals at JC Penny just for myself! Saturday and Sunday I didn't buy anything but a few groceries. All in all it was a great trip and I will definitely go back next year - preferably to New Hampshire.
Needless to say, I was NOT on plan this weekend. I didn't go completely overboard, but definitely ate to my heart's content at mealtime. Saturday night we drank 2 bottles of wine between 3 of us, so were feeling no pain. Last night I raided the kids' Halloween bag and scoffed approx 10 miniature chocolate bars. I also ate chips and drank a Diet Pepsi. Why not end the weekend with a bang, right? Today my eating is back to normal, so losing the 2 lbs gained shouldn't be a problem (despite the fact that TOM is right around the corner). I didn't exercise this morning, opting instead to catch up on some much needed rest.
My BFFs convinced me to go down to South Burlington VT for Black Friday. We're leaving at 6:00 pm for the normally 2-hour drive south. Unfortunately we're in the middle of a snow & freezing rain storm at the moment. To make matters worse, I HATE crowds, am not a big shopper, AND we'll be 5 women in one room sharing ONE bathroom. How in the heck are we going to fit the 5 of us, plus shopping bags in one suite? I certainly don't want to leave my purchases in my car for fear of theft. OH MY GOD. I wanted to reserve two connecting rooms but NO - that would be way too expensive, my friends said...
You know, the trip wouldn't have been so bad if it was just myself and my two BFFs. But NO, one of them just HAD to invite her daughter AND her daughter-in-law. WTF???? We'll see how it goes - I'm not sure I'll want to repeat the experience next year.
Happy Thanksgiving, my American friends! Gobble gobble! Remember to stuff only your turkeys - NOT YOURSELVES!!!
Good morning!
