Someone help me find it, please! I'm so exhausted from all the exercising, late nights at work, etc....I'm falling off the wagon again. I want to stay on, I really do. I actually feel pretty crappy on the days I don't do anything. Which is unusual for me.
Also last night, we tried this curry sauce...w/ pork. I thought it tasted good in the store (you know the samples) and it did but only a little bit. We made someone for dinner....... too much for me. I don't think I'll ever acquire a taste for Indian food. Blech! Same way I felt about that Greek yogurt. Just weird aftertastes. More power to the rest of you who can go there.
At least I tried right? Hehe.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The "Noooooo" Moment
Yesterday I felt kind of yucky. Sorry for the TMI but I haven't had my friendly visitor for two months and it decided out of no where to pop up on me on Sunday. I was good yesterday........then realized after hittin the ladies room up that things occurred. Womanly problems. Thank God I had on black slacks... otherwise I would have probably had to put my jacket around my waist like it was high school again (actually I never had this happen in school, just heard of others). Add on super hardcore cramping, it just sucked.
So I decided to just stay home.
Then David (who doesn't start school until next week) decided we should do the school registration thing, instead of waiting until today. The idea was to move the kids to the schools my mom is zoned for to make her life easier. Especially since Naty will be going to school alone this year, at least at my mom's she can ride a bus. So I knew the schools were closed for transfers, I decided we'll tell them we moved in with the parents. Yeah, not honest but the only way to have it done (I thought at the time). Fine, just have to complete this form and get a letter from my mom saying we live with her. She comes along for the ride up to the elementary school.
We all three get out of the car...
Me: "Mom, please don't talk when we go in there."
Mom: "What? Oh get over it, Amanda"
David: *laughing under his breath* << because yes, I said that to her.
We get into the office. Of course all the ladies in the office know her. She starts in telling the story. I'm looking at her like shut the hell up. Then the registrar says she needs mom to add us on the letter (me and hubby). Then mom goes on to say its just the kids. I'm shaking my head like nooooooo. And then the lady asks whats happening. Then goes on about honesty, etc. I'm like are you serious? Then says we would have to do it the right way >>>> transfer request. Very embarrassing. Filled out the form and waited to see if she got it. Luckily, my daughter got in. However my son will stay at his original middle school. No biggie since I was mainly worried about Naty. Just the whole ordeal because my mom likes to talk too much. SMH.
And proof yet again....... to go the right way about things I suppose. Or next time leave mom at home. Ha!
So I decided to just stay home.
Then David (who doesn't start school until next week) decided we should do the school registration thing, instead of waiting until today. The idea was to move the kids to the schools my mom is zoned for to make her life easier. Especially since Naty will be going to school alone this year, at least at my mom's she can ride a bus. So I knew the schools were closed for transfers, I decided we'll tell them we moved in with the parents. Yeah, not honest but the only way to have it done (I thought at the time). Fine, just have to complete this form and get a letter from my mom saying we live with her. She comes along for the ride up to the elementary school.
We all three get out of the car...
Me: "Mom, please don't talk when we go in there."
Mom: "What? Oh get over it, Amanda"
David: *laughing under his breath* << because yes, I said that to her.
We get into the office. Of course all the ladies in the office know her. She starts in telling the story. I'm looking at her like shut the hell up. Then the registrar says she needs mom to add us on the letter (me and hubby). Then mom goes on to say its just the kids. I'm shaking my head like nooooooo. And then the lady asks whats happening. Then goes on about honesty, etc. I'm like are you serious? Then says we would have to do it the right way >>>> transfer request. Very embarrassing. Filled out the form and waited to see if she got it. Luckily, my daughter got in. However my son will stay at his original middle school. No biggie since I was mainly worried about Naty. Just the whole ordeal because my mom likes to talk too much. SMH.
And proof yet again....... to go the right way about things I suppose. Or next time leave mom at home. Ha!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
On to the next...
Challenge for this coming week. I thought this week was a bit hard, not sure how next will go with all this listed below. Yikes!
This is the week two team challenge. This should be done in addition to your normal workout routine. This is a challenge and is not a replacement! If you need a beginner workout please contact your team captain for ideas.
Week Two Daily Exercise Challenge
Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 50 Squat Kicks*
Day 2 Exercise Challenge – 50 Swimmer’s Presses + 1 Extra Mile jog/walk/run *You may use cans of soup or bottles of water if u don’t have weights
Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Situps or Ab Crunches* + 50 Mountain Climbers
Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 3 sets of 21’s + 100 Jumping Jacks *Bicep Curls may be done with cans of soup or bottles of water if you don’t have any weights.
Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 50 Globe jumps + 100 Jumping Jacks + 100 Stair Climbs (jog or run)
Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 40 Shoulder Presses + 1 extra mile + 50 crunches
Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!
Week Two Weekly Team Challenge
Each team must coordinate a 100 mile walk, run, jog outside of their normal running jogging. You will to volunteer how much you can walk. If the team does accomplish the 100 mile challenge they will be rewarded with 5 bonus point. In addition to the 100 mile walk each team member must submit their favorite recipe to the group forum, along with the nutritional value. If someone submits your favorite you must find another recipe to submit.
*Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best as you are much stronger than you believe.
Please note each week the exercises will increase in difficulty. This will push each team member. Modifications will be provided for those who unable to complete the exercise as intended. Release your potential and it will take you further than you imagined.
>>>>>> So yeah, this is what I have to look forward to on the new challenge for exercises. Still have to keep up the 64oz water a day and keep under my calorie goal. BTW, lost 1lb doing this. And my muscles are still sore everywhere. But gotta keep pushing. I think can I tell a difference in my arms somewhat.
Onto other things .......... I made a cake for my niece's birthday today. Just a small family gathering. She turned 14 on August 1st and we're doing something this weekend. Check out the pic...
Found some neon food coloring and hooked it up. Its like 1989 all over again! Hahaha. She loves it, her favorite color is green and purple... same as me. We had fun creating this fantastic mess yesterday and the cake is Cinnamon Swirl. No worries, I'll have a small piece but nothing too damaging for the diet. And the family is gonna do tacos for the night. My niece doesn't know but I got her a present. So shhhh. I hope she'll be excited for what I got her. I think their really cute. I'm sure she will be.
Outside of that, I also managed to get my 25 hours of OT in at work. Something I made a goal for to get us in the right place before school starts. Another two weeks of hitting 25 hours again coming up. Then back to my normal schedule. Especially because Aries and my nephew Avery will be doing NFL Flag Football soon.
My favorite time of year is coming up........ FALL! Although its hot as hell here in Texas and will not cool down til like October, I'm still excited. NFL football is coming back and can't wait to watch the New Orleans Saints play. Yay!
AUGUST CHALLENGE WEEK 2: Unleashing the Beast Within!
This is the week two team challenge. This should be done in addition to your normal workout routine. This is a challenge and is not a replacement! If you need a beginner workout please contact your team captain for ideas.
Week Two Daily Exercise Challenge
Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 50 Squat Kicks*
Day 2 Exercise Challenge – 50 Swimmer’s Presses + 1 Extra Mile jog/walk/run *You may use cans of soup or bottles of water if u don’t have weights
Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Situps or Ab Crunches* + 50 Mountain Climbers
Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 3 sets of 21’s + 100 Jumping Jacks *Bicep Curls may be done with cans of soup or bottles of water if you don’t have any weights.
Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 50 Globe jumps + 100 Jumping Jacks + 100 Stair Climbs (jog or run)
Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 40 Shoulder Presses + 1 extra mile + 50 crunches
Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!
Week Two Weekly Team Challenge
Each team must coordinate a 100 mile walk, run, jog outside of their normal running jogging. You will to volunteer how much you can walk. If the team does accomplish the 100 mile challenge they will be rewarded with 5 bonus point. In addition to the 100 mile walk each team member must submit their favorite recipe to the group forum, along with the nutritional value. If someone submits your favorite you must find another recipe to submit.
*Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best as you are much stronger than you believe.
Please note each week the exercises will increase in difficulty. This will push each team member. Modifications will be provided for those who unable to complete the exercise as intended. Release your potential and it will take you further than you imagined.
>>>>>> So yeah, this is what I have to look forward to on the new challenge for exercises. Still have to keep up the 64oz water a day and keep under my calorie goal. BTW, lost 1lb doing this. And my muscles are still sore everywhere. But gotta keep pushing. I think can I tell a difference in my arms somewhat.
Onto other things .......... I made a cake for my niece's birthday today. Just a small family gathering. She turned 14 on August 1st and we're doing something this weekend. Check out the pic...Found some neon food coloring and hooked it up. Its like 1989 all over again! Hahaha. She loves it, her favorite color is green and purple... same as me. We had fun creating this fantastic mess yesterday and the cake is Cinnamon Swirl. No worries, I'll have a small piece but nothing too damaging for the diet. And the family is gonna do tacos for the night. My niece doesn't know but I got her a present. So shhhh. I hope she'll be excited for what I got her. I think their really cute. I'm sure she will be.
Outside of that, I also managed to get my 25 hours of OT in at work. Something I made a goal for to get us in the right place before school starts. Another two weeks of hitting 25 hours again coming up. Then back to my normal schedule. Especially because Aries and my nephew Avery will be doing NFL Flag Football soon.
My favorite time of year is coming up........ FALL! Although its hot as hell here in Texas and will not cool down til like October, I'm still excited. NFL football is coming back and can't wait to watch the New Orleans Saints play. Yay!
Friday, August 5, 2011
I'm still here, just working a ton
So I've been working a ton because I want a really good check for back to school shopping. Or make up for other things.
I've stuck to doing the August Challenge all week like and staying under my calorie goal. I'm hoping that the scale reflects that because I really feel kind of down in the dumps today. Just stress at work, people there work my nerves. Plus I want to stay on track with this, I know it takes time to see the results. I really want to keep this momentum going. I notice its not the work out that gets to me, its actually going and doing it. Because once I'm in work out mode, I have to force myself to stop. I keep pushing myself.
In the meantime I'm doing good on the water intake as well. So thats about it for me. I'll post up the next weeks requirements for the challenge. And their not good, so scared. LOL.
I've stuck to doing the August Challenge all week like and staying under my calorie goal. I'm hoping that the scale reflects that because I really feel kind of down in the dumps today. Just stress at work, people there work my nerves. Plus I want to stay on track with this, I know it takes time to see the results. I really want to keep this momentum going. I notice its not the work out that gets to me, its actually going and doing it. Because once I'm in work out mode, I have to force myself to stop. I keep pushing myself.
In the meantime I'm doing good on the water intake as well. So thats about it for me. I'll post up the next weeks requirements for the challenge. And their not good, so scared. LOL.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Alright, alright, alright
So I've started the August Challenge! I'm doing fantastic on the water consumption, at least 4-5 cups which are 24oz each. So thats about 96 to 120 oz of water a day. I've kind of stopped drinking my apple-cranberry juice (I love this stuff, the Walmart brand too) and again very particular on the taste. LOL. I've managed to stay under my calorie goal for the past 2 days and I'm getting in my exercises noted in the previous post.
Outside of that I managed to hurt my freaking left leg on the Jumpin Jacks from Monday night. I believe it was a shin splint. I've rested, had hubby massage it and now it feels a ton better. I was limping around work all day yesterday. LOL. So....so far so good.
In other news, hubby starts school very soon. He's so excited. I am too for him. Plus I realized I get some free goodies out of this deal too. Like facials, toes/nails done.......I'm holding off on the hair because I'm not sure on that part. LOL. Don't get me wrong.... He's great with doing haircuts on ethnic hair but he needs to learn techniques on cutting other hair.
We also managed to get the kids school supplies and clothes already. Just have to pick up some shoes for them and their all set. I've been busting my butt at work to put in as many hours to have the extra money to cover all this, on top of working out and trying to get on this weight loss train.
Then we hit up the pool Saturday with the kids for a few hours. That was nice and it tired them all out. Me too. David and I also went to Schlitterbahn with some friends (adults only) on Sunday. That was awesome! I was like a little kid. I had a good time. And no sunburn!
Just a little update...........
Outside of that I managed to hurt my freaking left leg on the Jumpin Jacks from Monday night. I believe it was a shin splint. I've rested, had hubby massage it and now it feels a ton better. I was limping around work all day yesterday. LOL. So....so far so good.
In other news, hubby starts school very soon. He's so excited. I am too for him. Plus I realized I get some free goodies out of this deal too. Like facials, toes/nails done.......I'm holding off on the hair because I'm not sure on that part. LOL. Don't get me wrong.... He's great with doing haircuts on ethnic hair but he needs to learn techniques on cutting other hair.
We also managed to get the kids school supplies and clothes already. Just have to pick up some shoes for them and their all set. I've been busting my butt at work to put in as many hours to have the extra money to cover all this, on top of working out and trying to get on this weight loss train.
Then we hit up the pool Saturday with the kids for a few hours. That was nice and it tired them all out. Me too. David and I also went to Schlitterbahn with some friends (adults only) on Sunday. That was awesome! I was like a little kid. I had a good time. And no sunburn!
Just a little update...........
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