Wow, I can't believe I have been away this long. I am sorry I dropped off the face of the earth, but life got in the way. I have had a really tough time these past few weeks. It was mostly trying to balance school, home and me! Might I add it hasn't gone to well, but I am hanging in there. Amoung everything I was trying to quit smoking, I did good until last week, I just gave up(for now, I promise). Last week was the hardest week of my life. My dad had a sudden stroke. He was doing well then suddenly he took a turn for the worse. Doctors did tests and found that he no longer had any brain function. We ended up taking him off of life support on Saturday. I am doing a whole lot better than last week but I am not all there in my mind. I am trying to get back on track(with normal life). I know it takes time but I don't have much of that with everything else going on. I so hope that didn't come across as bad as it sounded. Needless to say, My fitness has been put on hold for now. I have done very well maintaining despite everything. Not sure but I am probably up a pound or two. It could be a whole lot worse. I miss being on here and reading about y'alls up and downs. I will be back to routine soon, I think that would be for the best. Anyway, I hope all is well with all of you. I have done some checking up on y'all. I apoligize, it may take a while before I start commenting again, But I am thinking of all of ya!
No matter your stance in the political world, no matter your views of war, no matter your thoughts of the current administration... Today is a day of rememberence. For all that came before and all that gave the ultimate sacrifice, For those that are in our hearts that are still in the sand box and acrossed the world, and for those that paid there duty and came back home to us. SALUTE!
Yesterday I did see onederland, but it wasn't official. I am down 27.5 lbs since the fall! I had a good day yesterday. I stayed on track with everything. I even managed to get to the school to get my books. Today is my real day off of excercise. My body seriously needs it this week. I am feeling better, but now and again I get a twinge. A reminder my muscles are still there and working.
Nothing exciting going on to day, just normal life. The gils are excited to be getting out of school for summer. They did really good this year. I am so proud of them.
Well. hope all is going well and you are enjoying your day.
Okay! I had a great day yesterday! Did the 30 day shed, It felt good. I haven't done it in a bit. Helped a freind pack, went up and down her stairs a million times. My BFF is leaving me, She will still be close but I can't yell at her from my porch anymore! I felt so good I thought about getting on the TM in the evening! Then time slipped away and I ended up doing laundry instead. Never thought I would say this but I am glad I did the laundry. If not I think I would be paralyzed this morn. I am stiff and sore, but I like it. As I type, I am getting aquainted with my friend I. B. Profen. Eating and water were good too. I procrastinated on going to the school, really it's not a big shock. I will make sure I am ready for the first day of class.
As for today I have been stretching all morning, to see if I can losin up some. I will probably get on the TM later, I will probably take it easy. I will determine that at the time, will see if I am having spasms in my quads. Those aren't fun. It's hubby's Friday and the kids last day of school is tomorrow. So we'll have to come up with some neat things to do. Maybe I can talk them into going to Garden Of the Gods and do some walking. It is so beautiful there. It is free and it's only a couple of minutes away. Check this out... http//:gardenofthegods.com/ . Click on Scenic and see God's amazing work. Should be one of the 8 wonders of the world!!! They have a 5k there annually but I think it is close to a a experts course, if not it should be and they hold it in the middle of the summer.! Maybe I can shoot for next year!
I am up and it is a new day! Boy, do I feel muchess betterous! The nausea is gone and I have ENERGY! Yesterday really kicked my butt not real sure what it was all about, but at the same time I will not look a gift horse in the mouth! I know, you are like What? yEAH i felt like crap but I got much needed rest, and a body cleanse from H_e_double hockey sticks and out of nowhere a renewed sence motivation. Wish today was weigh in!!! haha We will see if I make weekly goal on Thursday either way I will be happy. Oh yeah I found my sholders this morning!
Needless to say I didn't get in any excercise yesterday, but I forced myself to keep up calorie in take(still not sure i even reached 1000 cals.) to keep some strengh. Water killed me but not to bad. I am rarin' to go this morning, I am gonna do 30 day shed this morning for my workout. Then after a shower it is off to do errands.... got to to get books and supplies for class, starts in a couple of days. I have never been so unorganized when it comes to school. Hopefully it catch on soon so I am not hanging by the seat of my pants this semester.....unless its because the are just too big and I am trying to keep them up! haha You know that just don't sound so sexy! lol I know I am stupid! Anyway, it is time for me to get on with the day. I hope you all are in good health! Make it a awsome day!
Lost my posting! Anyway I will give you a very condensed version. I had a wonderful weekend the girls and I got out and went to the park. The girls got to go swimming, they had a blast. The water was too cold for me to think about getting in. I managed to be a good girl this weekend and kept on track! Yeah me!
Tom came for an early visit this month. The sooner he comes the sooner he goes! I woke up this morning with a tummy virus or something. At first I thought it was tom but I am way too nauseated and blah! Hopefully it is a 24 hr thing. If I am feeling abit better later, I will get on the TM. We will see. I don't think I will have any problems with overeating today. haha
Well I better go lye down. Hope you all are feeling better than me!!
......FEET!!!!!! Holy cow! What is up with this? Oh, I understand we lose pudgyness(is that a word?) in our feet when we lose weight but.....but.....I also understand our feet change as we get older (wider, ect.). Two years ago, I was a size 9, within a year they shrank to an 8. I got up this morning and decided to where my fave shoes (size 8), my brown snake skin(I don't think that part is real) and suede, 2 inch heels. Aww, they are soo awsome! They are soo cute and comfortable! Got them on a super deal at Kohl's, which makes them that much more awsome!! Oh, sorry, back to the issue (lol)... I put them on, mind you, I haven't wore them much lately cuz of winter. I can put a whole finger down the backside of them and the width, I am swimming in them. (Thought bubble above my head...Did hubby try these on! Hope he don't read this!) I have noticed my tenni's getting abit lose but man, not a whole size!!! My feet have not been a 7 or 7 1/2 since maybe... junior high!! Not complaining just shocked. Up side, I didn't pay nowhere near original price for my fave shoes. Guess I get to go SHOE SHOPPIN"!!!!! OH yeah BTW, My name is RIcca and I am a closet shoe-aholic. Can't afford to come out of the closet yet! lol
Okay, enough of the silly ranting! Did great on everything yesterday. Today is my day off of excercise but I am thinking of trading it for Sat or Sun. We will see! Again nothing exciting on the agenda for today, just dental appt. for my other daughter. I am going to be spending alot of time with them here real soon, been informed both girls are going to need braces. Oh yeah, lookin' forward to that!
TGIF!! Hope you have a good day and a better weekend!
Well, the only damage done is I am a week behind in my goals. Offical weigh in this morning, I am back to 202. It was nice to see. Had to work my butt off to get it back to this point, but I have to pat myself on the back this week, for a job well done! Please don't take that as arrogance or anything! I am just ecstatic to see that number. Only two days ago I was lingering at 204, and knew I was only going to see a small deduction from that.
Anyway, THIS is the week I am going to break into onderland (even if I have to cut off my right buttocks)! It is full force ahead. No looking back and no parties this weekend!We are getting the heat wave coming in over the weekend so maybe I will get things together and plan some outdoor activities. Nothing else new to report, just tidying up the house and gonna try to get to the grocery store before Hubby decides he needs to go instead. haha Well gotta run!!
Just a quick note to help me keep on track. I am doing well! I am keeping with the tasks at hand! I am down on the scale but I haven't gotten back to where I started off at last weight in yet! Not sure how the next week or two is going to work out with pms and tom lurking around the corner. So I will not be too disappointed on what the scale is going to spit back at me. But I will keep chuggin along and pray for the best possible results! I have WI tomarrow so I am expecting to log in an up week. Everything else is good. I can't believe how fast this month is flying by. It will be summer break for the girls starting next week. Holy cow, I'm not ready yet!
Hope that y'all have a great and water-filled day!
Well, let's just say I learned alot about myself and my body this weekend. First of all I am not really a drinker, when was younger I was a fish out of water. Anyway, we had a huge BBQ, everyone had a grand time. BFF made a punch, best way to decribe, a yummy kamikaze. Saturday, I experienced my first "hangover" ever. I am sure it was a mild case, however, it wasn't pretty. I am way too old for all that crap! lol Not to mention, alcohol and the scale are not a freindly bunch! I know it is water weight and all, well let's hope! Saturday I saw 208. roughly a 7 or 8 lb. increase. So I am not looking for miracles this week for weigh in. Up side I have four more days to at the very least make an improvement. I didn't jump off the wagon so to speak, just a major error in judgement. SixPixieSticks the 5 point harness is on!!! LOL
Not real sure what today entails. I guess, it is a free day, but not for excercise, water and food. I need to enyjoy the outdoors at least some today. It is going to be 78 degrees and it is beautiful. Tomorrow, weather guy is calling for snow!
Mother's day was just another day, except I got breakfast in bed made by my girls. They did well, friut, nuts and coffee. It was lovely, I almost didn't mind the clock said 7:20am. I hope all you moms had a enjoyable Mother's Day.
Many thoughts and prayers go out to those being affected by the tornados, flooding and wildfires across the country!
Hope he don't read this!
We are getting the heat wave coming in over the weekend so maybe I will get things together and plan some outdoor activities. Nothing else new to report, just tidying up the house and gonna try to get to the grocery store before Hubby decides he needs to go instead. haha Well gotta run!!