Who Is This?

Howdy!  I did something I thought I would NEVER do this morning.  After getting off of the treadmill I put Boomer’s leash and collar on her and was gonna take her for a walk.  It must have been thundering in Illinois because she did not want any part of it.  I thought, okay, screw you then i’ll go by myself.  I grabbed hubs Garmin and started walking, then jogging, then running, jogging, running, jogging, and it felt great!  I ended up running 2 miles at an 8:30 pace.  Not too shabby for my first outdoor adventure.  Now I want to run more! 

 

I then went to Panera Bread mmmm….I have been craving this for a long time and now it’s in my belly:

Strawberry Poppyseed

I didn’t get pineapple or mandarin oranges on it.  I have issues still with certain fruit.

 

Then I got home to find 2 packages on my front door!  Samples of Vitatops and Gnu bars.  I can’t wait to taste test them

ENERGY

Tony would kill me if he saw this!

After living a somewhat “normal” life of non comp dieting i’ve decided that I may compete again.  Nov 14 will be the date.  If nothing else i’m going to train for a photoshoot around this time.  The greek yogurts, occasional blue chip, and Country Bob’s sauce was fun but not necessary for me.  When I get back from vacation i’ll be 12 weeks out and watch me shrink!  I’ll admit i’m not overweight or out of shape but dieting for a contest will get me lean lean lean.  There is a difference in being thin and being lean.  I NEED lean!  Even if it only lasts for 2 weeks HA!  No really afterwards i’m not going to go hog wild…sure I say that everytime.  Hence the reason my hubs and parents will be sampling most of the vitatops and bars

 

When I got my Navitas Naturals samples it came with a sigg type of water bottle.  I put water in it and put in the fridge.  After it was cold I took a drink…memories.  I took it over to my mom’s tonight and had her drink out of it.  Mom what does this remind you of?  She says “Grandma Hommel’s old tea ladel”…I was happy to know it wasn’t just me.  Now I have to let my dad and sister drink from it as well LOL!

 

Kelly O, I had the citrus Kombucha today.  Not the Synergy…this is my fave so far!

 

I leave you with this, my dessert last night.  Metrx Chocolate PB protein powder, a few sweet cacao nibs and a dollop of PB..YUM! 

Come on...you know it looks tasty

 

Great Start!

This morning I jumped out of bed ready to try Em’s new cardio she posted.  First things first, pack Mike’s lunch, chug some amazing grass, whey, and glutamine concoction and turn on Married With Children.  It’s a doozy is right!  Man, I was sweating my balls fat off.  It felt great!  I ended up burning 418 cals, and my Max HR was 181.  My avg was 150 and that was including the cool down.  I admit to almost killing myself walking on an incline backwards but I lived to tell about it.  I had to put the speed to 2.5 and my HR during that was 164!  Sweaty, sweaty so I took a shower.

This is exactly what I looked like afterwards

I came down to make a BIG bowl of oats.  1 cup, blubes, chia seeds, few cacoa nibs and 1 tsp of PB YUM!  I also had 3 egg whites and coffee.  I was checking email, eating, listening to Boomer snore and started sweating again.  I had to go and take another shower.  Now that is a great workout!  Thanks Em!

 

Now it’s time for a glass of Vodka Kombucha….trying the grape one!

 

Holy Sweet Chocolate Nibs!

Where have these been all my life?  I’m a fan…a big fan.  I put some in my oats this morning and it was heaven.  Oh yes, the cute UPS man visited me yesterday.

Navitas Naturals will have my business in the future.   Talk about a very professional company.  Along with my goodies I got 2 booklets on their products including recipes to try out.  I’m very interested in learning about knew superfoods and holy moly they have a trail power bag that you must check out!  I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Nature’s Pharm carries this so I can load up and take some on our vacation.

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I had an emergency combined with an epic failure yesterday.  I was emailing with Angela yesterday telling her about the yummy PWO shake Iwas going to make and remembered I used my last scoop of protein powder that morning.  So in 2 mins I was at the Vitamin Shoppe like an addict going through withdraw.  I pick up the Jay Robb powder because they were the only sample type pack that they had.  I then headed home and worked my legs…killer workout!

So remember those blubes that I bought yesterday?  Well they were in the freezer freezing.  I poured a packet of protein in my mug, some glutamine, raw choco nibs and then opened the freezer door and sat the mug on the shelf while I put in the ice cubs.  I better put some chia seeds in there and slam goes the freezer door.  Yep, you guessed it:

Fail

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the amazing grass that was in it too   It must have been the euphoria I was in from the Kombucha earlier because I just laughed!  Don’t worry no blubes were thrown out and they are a big mess in my freezer bag now.  I figure I put them in shakes and oats so what if there is some protein powder and amazing grass on them.

 

I have a family reunion this weekend, any suggestions on what to make?

 

Jay 2 the rescue!

 

Loving it! Crackheads unite!

Howdy!  I had a GREAT weekend!  Saturday I visited with grams, dad and said good bye to my cuz   I had a bicep/tricep/ and ab workout plus lots of cardio.  My legs are feeling SO tired and heavy.  Sunday I actually took a rest day   My rest involved walk/jogging with Boomer, playing cornhole with Mike, riding my bike around, and doing some abs from exercise TV.  The point is I DID NOT get on my treadmill once!  I stayed active though and the weather was just beautiful.  Of course I made some crack green beans.

Tuna, green beans and sweet tater!

Do you ever feel like someone is watching you??

I love my new bike!  Well it’s not new but new to me.  I just rode it to Kroger and got a few things.  Speaking of crack:

Blueberries on sale again!  Time to freeze ‘em.  Blue Chips for Mikey and PB Puffins for me to try and put in my trail mix i’m making for vacay!  Thanks Whitney…I think   I hope I don’t have to ween myself from these like I did the Blue Chips.  You know that’s what made Oprah gain some weight right?

 

This is my birthday week and it’s already becoming jam packed!  Tomorrow is Starbucks with Amy B, Thursday is Panera with Amy D and Friday is Oaken Barrel with Alisa my SIL and my 3 nieces!!  Woohoo!

 

Another Lucky Day!!

It was the Fed Ex guy who came to the house today   He brought these:

No artificial sweetner cola!

I got 1 of each flavor and can’t wait to try them.  I haven’t had cola in so long I hope they don’t give me that burp bubble! 

This is why I like to stay couped up in my house all week:

I went to the Vitamin Shoppe and Nature’s Pharm.  I was excited to try the Justin’s Nut Butter this morning!  I did and it was yummy in my oats.  Mike liked it too.  I bought a couple things of almond milk because they were on sale.  Some pumpkin seeds too for Mikey.  At the Vitamin Shoppe I bought chia seeds, green tea extract and probiotics.  I’m going to get regular and stay there darnit   I took my car to the Toyota place and got her oil changed and shoes rotated.  She’s much happier now.  Speaking of shoes I have a question:

How often do you change your running shoes?

I bought mine at the end of March and I think I need new ones again.  I feel like the bottom of my right foot is bruised, it even hurts to push the gas petal. 

Today I did this workout:  I used the RPE as the speeds on my treadmill and I only did a 4 min cooldown because I added another minute run fast at 8.0 mph.  My back is SO sore today it feels great!  I did deadlifts too which normally I don’t do alot.  Those along with Stacey’s single leg deadlifts my hammies are KILLING me!!

Not sure what i’ll do the rest of the day.  Mike brought home a bike for me   My bday is next Friday so it’s kind of for that.  I want to ride it but now it’s storming again!  PetSmart is on the agenda because Boomer is out of food.  Bi/tris/abs and cardio later also!  Have a great weekend!

 

My Lucky Day

I’ve been having problems with the internet so I called a Comcast guy out here and he was rather cute

Then the UPS man came who was hot as well!  My lucky day!  He brought me a package…not that kind.  I opened it up and could feel the buzz coming on!

I'll let you know which is my fave now Kelly O!

I love when the UPS man comes especially if it’s something I didn’t pay for LOL!

 

Time to go and get my oil changed and hit up Nature’s Pharm and Vitamin Shoppe.  There’s no need to buy a Kombucha now WOO!

 

Win yourself a nice Sigg here.

 

BOOM BOOM POW!!!

I boom boom powed the right speaker out of my Mp3 today   Good thing hubs has the same playlist.  I’ve said it once and i’ll say it again.  That is the ONLY thing we never argue about.  I got in a 30 minute morning cardio session.  I was sprinting at 10.0 and it felt wonderful!  Today was ab day but i’ve been pouping all day long so i’ll wait until this weekend.  I think the Kombucha mixed with the Oxy Powder did a number on me but I feel so much better.  I went and visited my grams and cuz and came home and did Em’s workout.  I made it last 51 mins this time.

 

The weather was awesome today and Boomer spent all day outside.  I started to get worried about her and went to check and found this:

Don’t worry though I haven’t finished them all yet I just put them in containers so I won’t overeat it

Mike hinted that I haven’t made anything with the little mini pitas I got at Trader Joe’s so for his lunch I made some mini pizzas!

Mmmm....pizza pizza

I wanted them but instead I ate what I was suppose to.

 

Now I Remember!

I remember why I haven’t been to the fair in over 10 years.  Trashy people, even trashier workers and I don’t eat junk.  I went for my gma though and feel good about that.  Here’s a pic of my cuz, me and my sis

Proof that chipmunk chips run in the family

So i’ve had my taste of the fair for another 10 years.

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This morning I didn’t wake up until 6:45a!   I could feel my legs hurting so I decided to eat and not get on the treadmill.  I ate and let it digest and decided to do Cathe’s Cardio Fusion.  I did the scrambled 80 mins segment.  OMG…I was wore out and a sweaty mess!  I’ll admit I didn’t do the squat jump things because i’m having some serious DOMS from my leg workout Monday.  If you’ve ever squatted 150 lbs or held 25 lber’s while doing walking lunges you understand.  I would use 30′s but I need to get another 30 lber. 

 

My mom gave a squash to me out of her garden so I couldn’t wait to “fry” it up!  It’s not on my meal plan but oh well HA!

Mmmm....veggie love!

After a few Kombucha’s and some Oxy Powder i’m feeling so much better today….just stayin

 

You Know You’re Getting Old When….

Yes, it’s happened.  So I mentioned I went to the mall this past weekend.  I forgot to tell you that me and Louisa KNOW for sure now that we are old.  It’s not the fact that we don’t get carded anymore or don’t care to get dressed up or wear makeup but this is what did it.  In JCPenney we both saw a shirt, dress, skirt??  hanging up on the rack.  We looked at each other….WTF?….then saw it on the mannequin and we both said AHA!  We had to look at the mannequin to figure out what the heck it was!!  It was a top but we would NOT have known how to wear it HA!

 

Last night I went to visit my gma and cuz who’s in from Ohio right now.  She is so pretty and tiny!  Her mom is 5’10 so I had high hopes for her but she’s shorter than me.  We went to Pizza King station where my sister and 3 other cousins work, it’s a family affair.  There is a little train that brings your drinks.

Toot toot!

It was fun just sitting there and talking with the family. 

Which of these do you think was my dinner?

Number #1

My sister wrote that...no one really pooped in it.

Or #2

Hard decision for you huh? 

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This morning I got up and got on the treadmill.  I ate my HUGE bowl of oats…man i’m going to leave the PB out next time it’s just too much.  Yes, a PB addict just said this.  No more for me.   Then my darn internet went down again so Boomer and I headed to the park for a walk.  The weather was just GORGEOUS!  We got back into the car and I decided I wanted a Synergy drink.  I drove to Nature’s Pharm with the windows down and breeze blowing through and a big black dog pimped out my back window.  I had been listening to Rage Against the Machine because i’m a fist full of rage most days but switched over to Nelly Furtado and calmed down and relaxed.  I went in to get my GT and they were 30% off WOOT!  So I got 3 of them

 

Then on my lovely drive home I snapped out of it and remembered who I was and switch over to Static X

 

Bored…..

I had a GREAT weekend!  I went out for lunch with Mike and his parents yesterday at the only place i’ll eat Oaken Barrel.  I had my usual greek salad with chicken, no olives, feta cheese and dressing on the side.  It was nice to see them and they gave me $50 for my upcoming birthday   I think I may spend it on something that I really need, like a pedicure! 

 

Yesterday I also went to the mall to see my friend Louisa.  I haven’t seen her in FOREVER!  We had a great time shopping off the sale racks

 

I’m just chillin today.  Mike is working from home…oh help me.  He’s over there singing Beastie Boys while i’m trying to READ blogs!  Come on, that’s important   My cousin Chelsea is in town staying with my grandma so i’ll be spending time with them this week.  The fair is in town too.  My gpa and gma use to go together   I’ll have to see if she wants me to take her even though I hate the fair!

 

My internet has been up and down today.  So since I was bored I did 50 mins of morning cardio, 35 mins step aerobics, and 15 min dog walking.  Boomer is limping so I didn’t want to walk her too much.  We just went to poo poo spot and back.  I have legs to blast later and a bit more cardio.  It’s my low carb and cal day and i’m so glad i’m not hungry!

 

Genius!

I haven’t busted out the George Foreman in forever.  I’m an old lady so i’ve had mine for awhile and it doesn’t have the removeable, dishwasher safe griddles.  It’s a pain in the rump to clean so I just choose to not use the thing even though they make tasty burgers fast!  Found a remedy!

PARCHMENT PAPER...WHO KNEW?

 This was fast and I was hungry so it’s a good thing!  Clean up was a breeze!

Yesterday I made ABU for the first time….WONDERFUL!  What does the U stand for?  So this morning I don’t get any nut butters so I gave the rest to Boomer and this is what happened to the dish.  She takes it a little too serious not to mention she HAD to take the dish outside and enjoy it.

See the little teeth marks?

Today the weather is a bit odd.  It nice and chilly but feels great.  I’m sitting here with my windows and doors open and the air is awesome!  Today i’m SERIOUSLY taking the day off from working out.  I took Boomer for a little walk but nothing strenuous like yesterday.  Our average pace was 12:13.  I’m not kidding around when I say I pass the woggers(people that “think” they are jogging but really just need to walk).  We did that for 2.66 miles.  That was after the 30 mins of kickbox and before the back, 30 mins on tready and then another 30 mins on the tready.  So yes, I need to take today off.  My lats hurt though and I LOVE it!!

 

Thanks!

Thanks for all the well wishes on the interview!  It went really well but i’m not sure if I want to make that drive before we move up there yuck!  Plus it’s working for a high end jewelry store and i’m not a high end type of person.  Who ever knew they had inventory planners in jewelry stores?  So they’re suppose to let me know one way or another but i’m just not feeling it.  Living up north is gonna be such a change.  While I was waiting this place took some of my money.

Hey look they're hiring!

After the interview I changed clothes…yes that fast.  I hate dress clothes.  That reminds me, I forgot to take a pic of my dress…sorry.  Then I went to Trader Joe’s.

The place was PACKED!  I HATE crowds with a passion!  I bought 1 container of greek yogurt, 1 container of almond milk,  and a bag of PB filled pretzels for Mikey.  They did have some good deals but all the fat people were hogging the aisles.

 

Today I met some ex co-workers at Chili’s.  I had already eaten so I just had a side salad.  They laid off two more people today.  Other than that i’m gonna work my back HARD!  My legs feel like they are full of sodium and I cannot figure out why??

 

TJ Virgin

Yes I am a Trader Joe’s virgin.  I will fix that today!  I’ve got an interview today that’s about 45 mins away and there is a TJ’s up there!  Mike and I are trying to move a bit up north because his office is moving up there so he’s going to have to make that drive eventually.  For the salary he makes it’s worth it, for the salary i’m about to apply for…not so much.  I’m really  not sure how much they’ll offer?  I’m pretty positive it’s not what I was making.  I’ll let you know what I decide!

 

Here is another thing I did for the first time yesterday:

INDIANA GREEN BEANS!

Um and yes…I weigh everything before I eat it.  I have never made green beans before.  Thanks to Angela for her help!  They turned out so good and even Mike like them!  He’ll eat broccoli with cheese and salads but not many green veggies.  He told me they tasted like french fries?  I didn’t even use oil I just used Pam LOL!  They were tasty and I can’t wait for lunch so I can eat more.  There is a farm right up the road so i’ll be stocking up this weekend!  It was fun breaking the beans, the smell reminded me of being little and doing that on my grandpa’s farm.

 

Okay, I need to start getting ready for Trader Joe’s  my interview.  I’m wearing “the” interview dress.  I may take a pic if I remember.  For the last 12 years at my last job I was in a uniform all day.  Then of course came home and put on comfy clothes so the professional attire isn’t quite there.  I have some cute summer dresses from cruising and fancier dresses for parties but I do have “the one” that I can wear on an interview

 

Strike That, Reverse It

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Neverending bowl of goodness!

Wow this bowl was filling!  I was happy to hear my spoon hit the bottom HA!  May have been the addition of Almond Butter?  Naturally More  makes almond butter and organic peanut butter!  My favorite(and Boomer’s) PB is of course is Naturally More so I was excited to see they made the other 2 products. 

 

The almond butter was so good!  It was sweeter than i’m use to and I like sweet   It has 2g of sugars which isn’t too shabby.

 

I’m gonna try the organic PB tonight on my protein brownie.  I did stir it up just now and it’s a little messy. Messier than the AB and PB.  I put the seal on the floor so Boomer could lick the excess off and when I looked back she had eaten it??  So if there are any vets out there please let me know if this will harm her.  It’s even storming here and she’s shaken like a chihuahua but it didn’t phase her when the PB was put in front of her. 

Me loves Naturally More Peanut Butter!

That’s an old photo, the jar isn’t gone….yet   Check out my reviews section for my verdict!

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My sister is house sitting for my mom this week because she is away.  So I went over there last night and we played a game on her X box.  It was called 1 in 100.  It’s a national game and it starts at 7:30p and you play with people around the world.  Gamer I am not but this was fun.  It was a trivia game.  Rachel’s gaming talk to me blows my mind like my competing talk blows hers.  She has talent though and is calm under pressure, she could be a pilot or surgeon or something HA!  Before I came into the house she said I have to warn you this does not look like mom’s house right now.  So I walked upstairs and there were wires everywhere, her TV and surround sound system.  Yes, she is serious about her video games.  I understand though because I could not go anywhere without my weights and protein powder   Now my Amazing Grass because I LOVE it!

 

I walked into the kitchen and there was pizza.  She had already warned me about that too.  I told her I had dinner before I came and besides it was Little Caesar’s my first job and there is no way i’m eating that pizza again.  Then there were Lay’s, Muncho’s, Mt Dews, and Lunchables in the fridge.  My mom would die to see that stuff.  I have recently put my mom on a diet because she has high cholesterol.  Now it’s perfect!  Go me!  My mom is not large either.  You would look at her and not think she had any health risks.  That goes to show some things are just hereditary.  So I proceed to give my health speel to Rachel.  She said April once my home is done and Justus and I have a life again i’ll start eating better….I really hope she does.  Next project….cigarettes YUCK!

 

The Saddest Sound

I think the saddest sound is my spoon scraping the bottom of my empty breakfast bowl *sigh*.  Why does it have to end?

 

This morning I got up and did 35 mins of cardio on my tready, then Boomer and I went for a 25 minute walk.  I’ll be working my chest and more cardio later!  I got my new diet and it’s gonna be a VERY big change.  I’m ready for it though.  I need to look good when Mike and I take our anniversary vacation   We’ll be doing a similar trip to what we did last year.  We’re going to Alabama first to meet up with the sweetest people in the world!  I love her accent and take on life…plus she’s a GREAT cook   This is one of Mike’s old high school buddies and his wife just happens to be awesome!  We cried when we had to leave each other last year

Zach and Amanda...LOVE them!

Since winning my new cookbook below i’ve entered a couple more contest.  Wish me luck…even if you entered   I figure maybe i’m on a role???

Whit’s Getting Fit - LOVE her personality!! ♥

Oh She Glows - I could spend hours on her blog!

 

I got 3 scrumptious containers of Naturally More Nut Butter products yesterday!  I’m going to review them this week   I already know I LOVE the Naturally More PB w/ flax seeds.  That’s the one that I ate the entire container during my first show   Okay and my second one too.  I’m super excited to try the almond butter and the organic peanut butter!

 

I Won!!

Woohoo!  I need this cookbook     HANGRY PANTS

 

I woke up this morning and hopped on the tready for 40 mins.  Average HR was 136 and Max was 184 so there was some sprinting involved.  I visited my gma and then went to my gpa’s grave and visited him as well.  I still can’t believe he’s gone.  Boomer and I walked around the graveyard for a bit.  I love graveyards.  Call me crazy but there are beautiful trees, flower, and it’s quiet and there’s no traffic.

 

I plan on killing my legs and more cardio later.  I may even do a step tape for fun.  I’m getting a new meal plan today.  I’m anxious to start it and to start dropping some lbs.  I’m up to 119   So I need to get a grip.  Plus i’ve been eating a higher carb diet for a little over a month and it’s getting old LOL!  It sure helps me to kick butt during workouts though.  I’m not sure what this meal plan will entail.  I’m not really training for a comp or living at “weeks out” right now. 

 

Now I do dream of doing the Monster Mash since Tina’s thinking of it   BUT there is the money thing.  I’m trying not to spend a lot and comps are VERY expensive.

Because that picture on my last post was HORRIBLE and my hubby is a cutie!

 

Schwetty Style!!

The weather is so much better here today.  I started the day taking Boomer for a 1/2 an hour walk.  Then after breakfast settled I decided to do Em’s latest and greatest cardio session!  Man I was soaked!

I know, horrible picture and what's up with the smile? I just wanted Em to be proud that I really worked up a sweat WOO!

Funny thing about that picture.  It wouldn’t have happened except I heard Mike come in and tell me he thinks he cut his thumb off!!!!  I told him he can’t hurt himself this week because my mom’s out of town.  So I looked at it and it was just a cut and nothing that some neosporin and a band aid couldn’t take care of.

 

Now i’m about to sit out on the deck, read a book and drink some green tea while my lunch digests.  Then it’s time for a bicep, tricep and ab workout.

 

When The Cats Away

Today started off crappy but ended great!  I woke up pretty late for me 7:45a.  So I shoveled some cereal into me and headed to Target.  I forgot my flax oil and that screwed up my whole day   It was really rainy out and that makes me feel like poo poo.  I got home though and got on the tready for 30 mins.  Mike and I then ran some errands which included buying a new toilet seat because his fat butt broke ours.  Then it was off to mom’s to steal borrow her bike.  She’s in Idaho right now so she’ll never know.  I got back on the treadmill for 45 mins because i’m crazy like that.

 

So after getting the bike Mike and I went for a 10 miler.  Well, he was running and I was biking.  It’s the only way to keep up with him.  It was fun and got me out of the house and into the sun.  Yes, after the rain it was gorgeous out!

 

I’m trying to watch my spending but there are just some things I can’t live without.  Plus my new addiction

Now it’s time to watch the Harper’s Island finale!!  I missed a meal today so I think i’ll find something to snack on during it!

 

It’s Friday!

I’m sure you already knew that   My jobless butt doesn’t ever know what day it is anymore..ahhh life is rough.

I was so drained yesterday.  My legs hurt and it was crappy here and I didn’t feel like doing anything.  I didn’t even open the garage door.  I did manage to get in 2 hours of cardio.  Today I feel much better.  I got up and got on the treadmill for 35 mins, walked Boomer for 20 and then walked to the store to stock up on blackberries!

Oh boy a new toy!

Hee hee!

Um…I think I already broke the squeaker.

Today I need to go and get some more glutamine and Amazing Grass.  I talked with Tony last night and that’s always pleasant.  When I don’t believe in myself he is always there for me.  When I’m feeling like I don’t know where to turn or what to do I know he will help me.  I will be taking pics again this weekend and weighing on Monday.  I need to see where i’m at so I don’t get out of hand.  Don’t worry, i’m not obsessing or getting stressed out

I received a flyer in the mail for the Muscle In The City, Rockford Illinois show that we did last year.  Then Angela sent me this picture:

When I saw the picture you know what I thought?  No it wasn’t, dang I wish I was still that thin.  I thought, I wish my teeth were that white!  LOL!

I am going to work my back this afternoon…goal weight is 115 for my birthday

***had a dream my meal plan had Country Bob’s Sauce on it