Trying to keep motivated...

I'm sorry I'm filling this with so many posts. I have found that if I feel the need to blog every-ish day, then I'll keep true every day. Tomorrow is the first day of school finally... I don't know if I'm excited to actually go back but I am excited to get on a regular schedule.

Life is looking up for a couple of reasons... I'm getting my hair done Saturday (pictures will come), I'll be done decorating soon (once again, pictures to come) and I didn't get picked for jury duty!! (woohoo)

As always... I miss yall and love yall!! :P

PS Rikki sounds good... Maybe we can find one in Vegas!! woohoo!!!!! VEGAS BABY!!!!!!!

Spring Break '99! Whoo!

So what if we ran a 1/2 marathon during our common weekend off for Spring Break?! Eh - eh! I can hear you cheering already...yeah, its a great idea. We should find one in the Dallas area and GO FOR IT!

Just got done with my soup, grilled cheese and apple dinner. That followed 45 mins at the gym. I did stair master for a bit, the elliptical and some free weights. Now I'm off to do some work and hit the hay early.

I missing you both. Hope everything is still going well. I'm super excited for both of you...because I know you can do it! Get back with me about the 1/2 marathon thang. That way we can all get on the same workout schedule.

As always - much love from Lufkin "stinkin" Texas!

Is it summer yet?

School hasn't even started and I'm already looking forward to the next break. My paperwork is finished for in-state tuition, I'm all ready for stupid jury duty tomorrow (yeah.. I actually was within the range that was called) and it seems like Wednesday will be here before I know it.
I've been doing great on running! And doing better on eating... It's hard eating with Matt- I have to learn to eat slower and stop way before him. But he's great with self control when it comes to snacking, so I'm not snacking as much! (woohoo)

I've begun to watch the Biggest Loser- so much for no reality shows... BUT to validate it: it's amazing to see women go from 230+ pounds to running a half marathon. Really inspires me to do better when it comes to self control. (hi from matt...sorry to interrupt...) Great proof to show that nothing is impossible and that it's totally mental. Sure they go to the biggest Fat Camp of all, but only for 10 weeks, and then they are let go. So if they continue to lose weight without trainers it has to be self-motivated...right? Plus there is a lot of hogwash mixed in so I don't actually have to sit there and listen to it all the way.

I miss home so much and I'm going to try and get better at this whole communication thing. Kisses and hugs from Colorado!!!!!

Baby, it's cold outside!

Cam, I know you hate the snow, but at least it's characteristic of CO. This below freezing weather is not my friend right now. Thank goodness for indoor heating and treadmills! Anywho...

Two updates:

1) I've made a kitchen overhall. Fruits, veggies, bran cereal (I'll eat it like dessert if it's the only sweet thing I have), oatmeal, eggs, chicken, tuna, and beans. I've allowed myself 3 snacky/desserty type foods: 100 cal popcorn, vanilla light/fit yogurt, chocolate syrup (which i put with part skim ricotta cheese and try hardest to pretend it's ice cream when I put frozen raspberries in it!) And I have outlawed certain foods: peanut butter, ice cream, cookies/cookie dough, chips....We'll see how this pans out.

2) I've finally decided on resolutions for this year: Go to church at least every other week. Work out and feel comfortable with my body. Have fun and go out! I'm hoping that with these I'll meet some more people (i.e. boys) and become more social overall.

Okay I lied, there's a #3

I've decided that since my schedule is more flexible this semester I can try out a few more classes. I'm making yoga mandatory (since I have all the cool gear ;) ), and I'd like start a spin class and this other class called Rear in Gear.

Now that I've shown everyone that I spend my Friday nights blogging, I'll add the cherry on top and admit that it is officially past my bedtime. I love you both and hope you're having fun!

Stupid Snow... and cold cold weather

I forgot how easy it is to not wanna run when its only 18 degrees outside... so I'm heading up to the school gym soon. I had such a wonderful time with everyone! It was a great break (I think the best for a long time)! The drive was long long long back up... and thank goodness I left when I did. Wednesday we got 3-ish inches of snow... sadly enough, I used that as a excuse not to work out. By the end of the night I was restless because I have more energy than I'm used to. Served me right. :)

I'm excited for my Aerobics class (that is mandatory monday and wednesday) I'm hoping the regular work out will get me back into a routine. And since this PE class isn't like basketball where I can slack off on days I don't want to do anything, hopefully I will keep true to myself! WOOHOO!

I love yall and miss you so much... :)

Where are my workout buddies?!

I'm super proud, and excited, for both of y'all. I know you are doing great! I think a "once a week post" is a great idea. If can do more - do it. If not, no big deal.

Trying to do a bit more than maintain, my goal is five lbs this month too. Once that's done I just want to maintain - for now anyway. PS - Stef I saw pics from my law school graduation and you looked HOTT. I think that was about five to ten lbs ago - so, just an fyi - you CAN DO IT! But it takes diet and exercise...There's no magic formula; just dedication.

I went to the gym today, though you already know that because of our "speaker phone" convo. I've got to start staying a bit longer but after 45 mins - I'm done. I've only been doing 20 mins of cardio and I'm about to PUMP IT UP. I'm thinking about increasing it to just 30 mins everyday. Anyway. I'm off to do a bit of work and then hit the hay. I love y'all and miss y'all. Be safe in your travels!

Happy New Year!

What a way to ring in the new year :) Having fun with my sisters at a creepy downtown bar that none of us really wanted to go to... that being said, we did have a blast together. Now that is is Day 2 of 2010 I thought I would check in and let everyone know that finals did not end up killing me. (It was a close call though.)

Because it's a new year, we're going to pretend that it's also a new start. Weighing in at a flabby 170 lbs the new (a better word would be repeated...) goal is 5 lbs by Jan 31st. I'll be checking in at least once a week (on Sundays) to let you know how much weight I've lost. The plan has already been set in motion with two days of running in a row followed by abs, push-ups, and stretching.

So here's to the new year and new goals that will lead to a new body ;)