Super Salad

Ok just came back from lunch and I went to a place called "The Brown Bag" they have this thing where you can create your own salad if you don't like the options provided.   I always choose to create my own so since I am trying to get in more veggies look at all the yummy things that were in my salad today:

• carrots
• tomatoes
• eggs
• grilled chicken
• grilled steak
• cucumbers
• croutons
• broccoli
• cheese
• mixed field greens

The salad was de-lish!!!  And the best part about it is that they give you so much I have enough for dinner tonight or lunch tommorrow.   

Try, Try Again

No YMCA for me yesterday.  I had the joy of going to pick up my new/used car from the shop.  It seems that when the dealership I purchased the car from changed the tire, they stripped the lugnuts (aka the silver thingies that hold  your tire in place!!)  I am so glad nothing happened because I can be a speed demon esp. when late for work.

Darn EP!!!!

Ok so I saved a draft earlier, and I couldn't firgure out how to retrieve it.  So this is my 2nd time typing this blog.  I like the new look but I am not big on change so I have to play around with EP on my downtime to avoid losing anymore blogs.

Possible date

So I have sent back the RSVP for the wedding ( see blog on 8/11/08) it's my effort to prove to myself that I can get through this ordeal in an adult manner.  I know he will complain if I don't go, and I want to show him I don't care by going with someone who I deem as attractive, and funny. 

Well the family friend that I want to take along who is a hottie, his girlfriend isn't to keen on the idea.. I'm like hello it's just a freakin wedding I don't want your man!! It makes me a bit upset because  I have know him and his family for over 15 years.  I ended up telling him to forget it.  (I see why marriage can be consisdered the ball & chain)

So one of my co-workers here suggested I take her brother.  Well we talked on the phone and since she doesn't live to far from me I stopped by to check him out.  He's ok... he didn't make my  skip a beat but we had good conversation.  I think he may be under my spell.  I'm not sure if I want him to go with me to the wedding but I wouldn't mind hanging out with him again as a friend.

 It started off good

Today for breakfast I had: fresh fruit, a boiled egg, and 2 pieces of turkey bacon.  Then our head supervisor comes around the corner with a  for the immediate suppervisor.  I really didn't want to indulge, but I couldn't fix my mouth to say "no-thanks"  Oh well at least I will burn it off with bellydancing this evening.

What's wrong with me

Out of sorts

Is exactly how I have been feeling for the past couple of days.   My eating over the weekend was horrible. All kinds of candy and crap, I was a bit unpset that I couldn't find solace in the chocolate cake that used to comfort me.  I'm working eatting habits but its seems like I am going backwards instead of forwards. My water intake is back to almost non-existant, and the last time I had a veggie was last friday. I know if I don't change my eatting habits soon I will gain the weight back.  The evil scale already says I am back to 227.8   I am still having an issue with trying not to burn out all the calories I take in.   Plus I have been feeling lazy. Maybe "overwhelmed" is the word I'm looking for.   

Yes I have a busy life, two jobs filled with 5 nights at the gym is my typical routine and yes, I know I chose this busy lifestyle, but it seems like it is really taking a toll on me right now, I don't have time to clean up, I come home to see that my room is a mess, I don't have time to grocery shop, I don't cook,  I only talk to my friends during the day@ work (too busy working out at night) and I just can't seem to find my energy.  I also have been late to work for the past two days in a row  (because of my newfound  need to hug the sheets longer ). Somehow I have to get out of this funk and get a plan together that I can follow. ASAP

Stop being nice

Yesterday I was the only one in my workout group to show up, I went to Zumba and there was a whole new crowd of people... I mean I saw only 3 familiar faces from the last class.  Anyway the instructor thought it was cool to do some new routine...  I didn't like it one bit. Let's just say I ended up going the wrong way more than onceand was confused for majority of the class.  Later I saw the instructor and another student in the hallway.  We talked about meeting up to lift weights (I need to my body looks so droopy, its been at least 3weeks since I did any weight training) but she and the student were comending me on how good I did in class.  WHAT!!??  Didn't they see me going the WRONG WAY?? 

BBRRR-AAA-NNNNNN

Yep that's the sound our water aerobics instructor makes when we have to move our hands back and forth like a windshield wiper.  LOL  I don't know he makes that  noise but it makes me laugh everytime. This was our first time working with him, the class started three weeks ago but he was out on brerevement.  I don't know but I am still nervous about not being a swimmer.  I found myself doing well during some points of the class. And although I had on my floatation device, I started to panic when I floated too far away from the edge of the pool. 

Shop til you drop

I went to Wally-word over the the weekned to pick up some household items and I saw some new workout wear by Danskin.  I picked up some yoga pants which were are size 12/14 whoo hoo!! I wish I would have grabbed some more.  I also saw a black and white checkered peacoat in Burlington Coat Factory.  I tried it on and I actually needed a size 2X but the 1X fits fine.  I will just have to wear a light shirt under the coat. I did see a black peacoat but the 1x was too small.  Oh well just more motivation to keep working out.

BBBrrr-aaa-NNN that's all folks

Compliments & Changes

Same old mind set

Once I arrived home yesterday, I ran into the ladies who work in the rental office, they were complimenting me on how much weight I had lost.  I will admit I do see changes in my body but.... as I walked to to the "y" yesterday all I could think about was my shirt that kept riding up over my stomach  as I walked.  

Keep away from the Treadmill

Once I arrived at the gym,  I did the eliptical for 30 min and I burned 302 calories.   I still had time to kill b4 my bellydancing class started so I went over the to TM to walk it out.  Well I did 15 minutes and I burned 209 calories plus my incline was at 9.0.  There was this guy running beside me and he had a towel on top of his TM. 

Next thing you know his towel fell off the top of the machine and landed on the part you walk on , he jumps over the towel which shoots off the walking ramp, so the guy hops off the machine, grabs his towel and jumps on and starts running back in place.   His machine smelled as if it was going to melt for the rest of the time I walked next to him.  I thought he should have pushed the "stop" button before jumping off the machine but oh well.

Making my belly dance

So yesterday was my first day of bellydancing class and I must say at first I was scared because we did a lot of bending, stretching, and AB work.  You ever watch the moive "Karate Kid" and Danielson had to do the wax on wax off thing?? Well he didn't know he was actually doing karate until Mr. Miagi told him.  So that's how I felt we did like 45 minutes of working our abs and 15 minutes of actually dancing.  But hey since my abs need the work then I will do it.

You gotta eat

After reviewing everyones comments about my calorie intake, I have to do something drastic....you guessed it.  I have decided to EAT MORE!!  Looking at the entries from TDP I consumed 1199 calories but my net cal was only 48!!   Maybe that's why I woke up at 3AM hungry and then starving at 6AM.  It would also explain why I am so tired in the mornings, and the headaches.  I thought it was because I was dehydrated.  Well I can now see everything is about balance.   Hmpf guess my scales are off .

Ok everyone have a good day.. I am off to find food LOL

Ramblings for today

To be or not to be???

Today I feel blah... I woke up with slight headache ( which has been almost everyday so far) and I was extremely fatigued.  Plus my throat seems to have a little phlegm in it, so I am constantly trying to clear it out.   I hope I'm not getting sick. I usually don't drink coffee but today I had to take drastic measures..LOL

Zumba Part Deux

I went another Zumba class yesterday.   It was really  fun, but this  this instructor was intense.  I was originally supposed to meet up with one of my workout buddies, I never saw her but later learned that she did show up at the y.  I guess we just missed each other.

Spot Check

Yesterday  after changing into my workout gear, I looked at myself in the mirror.  My  tee shirt just happened to be a "T" top.   As I looked at myself from the rear I noticed I still have fat flabs under my arms  going around my back and extending into the "T".    I wonder what exercises will help me  to shrink that area?  Do they make any cute workout wear in which the plus size voluptous woman and look cute & sporty?

Yesterday

Yesterday I woke up with a headache ...  is was  the second day in a row.  Not sure if it was because I'm not getting enough sleep or because I haven't been consistant with taking my phen or not getting enough water.

Moving on Monday

Monday so far is my busiest workout day, I arrived home, changed clothes and walked the 1 mile to the ymca.    Last week when I first started going to the new "Y" the walk seemed kinda long.   But yesterday it seemed as if I arrived in no time.   I met up with some friends and we went upstairs to do Zumba.  

It was sooo fun, there is a wall mirror in front of the class and I was in the front (thanx Glory for pushing me to the front).  I was so caught up in looking at myself  I was moving the wrong way... the class would turn to the right and I would be turning left.   I just laughed it off.

After Zumba I  took the stairs down to the 5th floor and did 20 minutes on the eliptical.  I started to take the elevator upstairs but since I was working out I figured "Stay in workout mode" so I took the stairs back up to the womens locker room and I jumped into my swimsuit.

Water Aerobics was last on the list, we actually had a much larger class than before.  I still was a litle nervous about being in 10ft of water and not knowing how to swim but all in all it was fun.  Once done I walked the mile back home.  

Question???

So I logged in all meals on TDP for yesterday.  I consumed a total of 1169 calories, but once I logged in my exercises for the day my net total was -297.  Is that good or bad?  Its seems as if everything I ate yesterday I worked off... so what did my body use for nourishment?  Should I not burn off everything I eat???

September Goals

Everyday I tell myself I am going to list my goals for the month , and everyday I find myself going through another day w/o listing  the goals. 

So since it is on my mind I will do it RIGHT NOW.. 

 Goals for this month 

• Track food everyday on TDP
• Drink more water (work up to a min. of 5 cups per day)
• Eat more protein and veggies
• Make sure meals are preplaned
• Weigh in once a week (preferably Friday mornings)
• Try to lose at least 3 pounds this month

Schedule for this month

Mon : Zumba & Water Aerobics

Tues: Fitlinxx (exercise on my own using aerobic equipment & weights)

Wends: Bellydancing & Fitlixx

Thurs: Fitlinxx & Jazz Funk

Fri: Water Aerobics & fitlinxx

Ok so this is the plan and I am sticking to it!  Wish me luck!!

Carlito's Way

Ok names have been changed to protect the innocent......

Yesterday Glory* and I were to have our Fitness Assesment done by a personal trainer.  We met up with a guy I will call Carlito*, he was very masuline guy, kinda short and of hispanic decent.   Well Carlito introduced himself and I wasn't too sure if I liked him or not.   I pretty good at reading people and the look he gave me as he shook my hand was one of disguest .  Kinda like: "Awww hell girl, we have a lot of work to do".    Anyway Glory and I went upstairs, and answered a questionaire about our health goals, and family history. 

Next Carlito took Glory's BP....he couldn't do mine because he didn't have a big enough BPcuff .  Then we did a series of tests  to mesure our flexiblity, heartrate, and body fat.   We had to do as many push ups as possible in one minute, followed by as many sit-ups as possible in one minute.   I thought I did pretty good.  I did 60 sit-ups and 30 push ups. Carlito explained that I could have done 75 sit-ups and 45 push-ups if someone had taught me the correct technique.

Glory on the other hand did not grasp the concept of "how to do a push up".  After some verbal coaching and a physical prompt she still did her push up wrong.  Carlito told her that "her body was not ready to do push ups, and that she should get up off the floor.  He was giving her a zero".   I didn't think it was fair and I didn't like the tone of voice he had when talking with Glory.  (Glory is in her mid 50's but she is fiesty and she doesn't look her age)

Carlito was not able to key in our results because his computer was down, but he did tell us that we needed to increase our flexiblity by taking classes that they offered.  I have already signed up for the Bellydancing, Zumba, and water aerobics.  (he claimed we needed more)Then he explained that we needed to do 4 hours of cardio a week and 2 hours of weight lifting per week.  (hello I do that already!!!) 

Last but not least he tried to hit us with "Are we interested in having a personal trainer??   We could do the introductory package for $139.00 for 3 sessions to start off with ".  Heck NOOO!!!   If I already know how to use the machines, and I am already enrolled in 3 different classes why do I need a personal trainer.    Honestly I was sooo glad to go home.   Glory is a total opposite from me, Carltio was fiesty with her and she was fiesty right back!  He informed us that if he saw us working out incorrectly and looking as if we wanted to give up he would come over and "tell us about ourselves".  I would have consisdered it if Carlito talked to us in a different manner.  Overall I just feel like the new "y" is about making money.  I really can't see myself paying to have someone yell at me.   Oh well but I am still going to keep at it. 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!! 

I'm Baaaack!!!

Sorry I have been away so long, I have truely missed everyone!  I have to  try getting back into the habit of blogging as soon as I arrive here at work other wise I think about posting way too late in the afternoon.   So in my blog I will do a quick catch up for everyone and I promise to go back to the regular schedule:

The Holiday

• Wasn't bad but wasn't good either. 
• I ended up NOT going out of town because I purchased a used car which zapped my savings and caused me to forgo a desperately needed break.  
• My dad and I ended up arguing at the car lot .  It's a long story
• Eatting was sorta bad, I skipped meals and ate once a day.  I also induldged in a lot of candy while at the pt job. The times that I did eat it was like 1 McDonalds snack wrap with a sprite or a meal from boston market. 
• Funny thing is the scale has been going down and I haven't really been working out.

The new YMCA

Is ok but of course I miss the old "y".   Here are the some of the things I like about the new location:

• We have lockers, showers, complimentary  towels, and soap.
• They offer massages for a $$FEE$$
• They have bellydancing classes ( I tried it and I love it)
• I have to walk a mile to get there
• LOT"S & LOT'S of A/C !!  (no more sweating like a pig) 
• They have water aerobics

Things I don't like about the new "Y":

• I have to walk a mile to get there (lol)
• I have to $$ pay $$ for the bellydancing class
• It's soo structured ( hoards of people come in at 6pm,  form single file line, and have their membership card swiped, then they head for the equipment)  and in the aerobics room everyone is running along side by side as if they are wild horses trapped in a room.  (Yesterday I had to wait 15minutes to use a machine)
• No more Neal  or measurements  (We can $$pay$$ for a personal trainer if we like )
• I can't seem to find the weight machines I am accustomed to

So far those are the differences that I have noticed. I'm sure I will adjust in time.  I did manage to meet two other members from my old "y" and we all plan to meet up at 6:30 everyday.  It may be an issue for me because bellydancing starts at 8pm and water aerobics start at 8:45pm.  Speaking of water aerobics, I tried it out last night and it was FUNNNN!!    I can't swim but  they had me wrap some floatation device around my waist, at first I was really scarred because my theory is "If my feet can't touch the bottom, I'm not getting in it" but I did climb in and soon I was splashing away in 10FT.  LOL   I felt like such a little kid.

Anyway that's all folks.  I will try to catch up on everyone.   Have a good evening!! 

A day in my life

Good news !!

I just recieved an e-mail from the New YMCA!  They are having an orientation on the 2nd and they  are adding our  Zumba classes to the new location, plus they are starting Bellydancing classes!!!  I have always wanted to take bellydancing lessons.  I have plenty of belly LOL.  So in addition to doing my weight and areobics routine  I will sign up for the bellydancing and water aerobics class.   I have also opted to take swimming lessons at one of the community centers in the area.  I'm thinking this will be another boost for the metabolism. 

Not quite right but I'll take it

Every two or three days I will jump on the scale before taking my shower to see if the numbers change.  Well today it read: 227.6  (Really??) I thought to myself.  I stepped on scale twice and it read the same thing!!  So after my shower just to be sure I stepped on it again.  This time it read: 228.4 Ok so it's lower than 229 and not a gain so I'm happy.  I will wait until next week before posting it on EP.

A big decision

I own a cute pickup truck and I know that I eventually  want a car.  My dad found one for me but it's really not in the budget.  He says he will help me with payments but my dad has a habit of changing up on things ( maybe because he's a Gemini) plus he sold me the truck and he basically wants it back, anyway it may compromise my trip I do want a car, but I really really need to have a break.  So this weekend the question is to car or not to car?

He said what???

Yesterday my dad was talking to the guards at the FD in our lobby.  So he makes the comment  "They closed your gym, so  that's why you've been hanging around  the house....What's wrong the other one to far for you to walk ?"   RRRR I don't know if he ment any harm by his statement,  but the security guards he was talking to was laughing and I took it as an insult. Then he asked me where I was headed, and told me not to put too many miles on his truck!!!  The nerve of some people.   I don't know if that was the reason behind me purchasing a Butterfinger bar to eat with dinner, but oh well.