Good Riddance 2009

This has been a sucky year for me:

Lost my job

Lost my Grandpa Bailey

Lost my Grandpa Hommel

Had surgery on my girl parts

I really hope 2010 gets better.

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So far it is.  Angela and I are making plans to attend the Arnold again.  That’s always a good time.  Than there’s the cruise coming up in April.  So those will be good times but I dread finding a job.  To make matters worse Mike and I are putting our house up for sale AGAIN.  This puts a damper on where I look for a job.  There are so many more opportunities up north but i’m comfortable down here.  I know my surroundings.  Bonus…mom’s 2 miles down the road.  I’m anxious to see where i’ll be at this time in 2010.

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Dreaded weigh in this morning….122!    I’m glad I did it though.  Now I can focus.  Focus on what, i’m not sure but it sounded good. 

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Mom and I had a good time shopping.  As much fun as you can have with me anyway.  We ate at a place called Ted’s Montana Grill. It was a really nice place and the wait staff was excellent, food was great and the building was cool.  I had a grilled chicken salad with avocados, tomatoes, and cucumbers with oil and vinegar dressing.  They also had THE best coffee!  They used recycable straws, placemats, cups and napkins.  Oh and I went to Whole Foods for the first time ever!  I bought some of this and 2 boxes of Nature’s Path Gluten Free cereal…2 for $6!

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I don’t really have any resolutions.  Last year I think I was going to try and not be as mean and that failed.  I do have some diet changes.  I’m going gluten and dairy free.  Not because all the cool kids are doing it but because I want to see if it helps my digestive issue.  Giving up egg whites has helped the smell but the problems are still there.

I really moved it this month and still ended up 5 lbs heavier.  I guess those 3 days of dessert eating stuck to me.

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I rented 4 movies this afternoon for Mike and I to watch and hopefully i’ll stay up until midnight.

• Inglorious Bastards
• The Perfect Getaway
• Mirrors
• Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin:  The Untold Story

I forgot to mention Mike and I saw Avatar in 3D.  It was good but I didn’t really get to enjoy it because my stomach was KILLING me. 

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Cheers to a New Year!!

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Do you make resolutions for the New Year?  I don’t really.  It’s just another year.  If i’m not already doing it a new year isn’t going to change that.

 

Strike that….reverse it

I am not going to weigh myself this morning.  After reading this post and this post I want to have a good day.  My mom and I are going up north to the la-tee-da shops and I want to enjoy my time with her.  How pathetic that the number on the scale will ruin my day if it’s not something I want to see.

Here are 4 signs that you might be a little scale obsessed:

1. You constantly worrying about weighing in – NO
2. You weigh more than once a day – NO
3. You can recite your weight to the nearest fraction at all times – SOMETIMES
4. The scale determines how you feel about yourself for that day – SOMETIMES

So see, i’m not obsessed   Don’t let the name of the blog and the scale at the top fool you LOL!  Just kidding.  I will weigh tomorrow…or Friday.  The thing is I HAVE to do it or else i’ll end up 10 lbs over the weight I like to be.  That’s just The Weigh I Am….

 

Beautiful Blogger Award and the rest of my day

April from Foods of April nominated me for this award.  Thanks Ape

So, in Beautiful Blogger tradition, I will share 7 things about myself and then pass the award on to 7 other Beautiful Bloggers!

1.  I weighed 5lbs 14ozs when I was born.

2.  The picture below is the ONLY time I didn’t care about having a double chin.

3.  My favorite book is Super Pickle.

4.  I still get Barbie Dolls for Christmas.

5.  I have been unemployed for 9 months now.

6.  Mike gave me a calendar titled pooped puppies.  It is puppies sleeping, so cute!

7.  I hate sleeping past 7a.  I also hate staying up past 10p

Now I nominate:

Kelly O

Stephanie

Fit Lizzio

Becca

Barb

Martha

Stacey

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Boomer and I ran errands this morning.  Of  course I had to make a stop at the Nature’s Cupboard.

I finally found some pumpkin.  I typically do Libby’s because it’s cheaper but I was desperate.  You know what?  Organic pumpkin tastes better!  I also found almond cheese.  I opted for the Jalapeno kind.  Thanks to Kelly for letting me know about this!

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When I got home I needed a stiff drink.

See the fermented goodness floating?

Since I finally found pumpkin I made April’s dark chocolate muffins!  OMG!  They were so good.  I put one in my PWO protein ice cream…mmmm….it was like Ben and Jerry’s Fudge Brownie ice cream

Wow, stressful day i’ve had huh?  I really need a job.  Maybe i’ll get serious after our cruise

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Any plans for NYE?  I think we may just hang out  here and watch movies.  PARTY ANIMALS!!

 

Ouch but it feels so good!

I have a love/hate relationship with the following:

I asked for a foam roller for Christmas but didn’t get it.  I had to take matters into my own hands.  Truth is I doubt anyone in my family even knows they exist.  I also asked for Bumpits.  I went to Target this morning and actually had them in my cart.  Then I realized I never fixed my hair and it would be a waste of $10.  I’ll go stock up on Kombucha tomorrow because that is worth it in my book.  Who am I kidding i’ll end up with the Bumpits because i’m a sucker like that.

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This morning I woke up and didn’t feel like working out.  I knew if I didn’t I would hate myself so I went ahead and did an old Firm video.  The Maximum Cardio Burn.  I haven’t used the Firm videos in 3 years and WOW it was a great workout!  This afternoon I did a LONG shoulder workout and they are sure to be sore tomorrow.  Mike is headed up north to get a ping pong table for one of his friends.  That’s what happens when you are that guy who owns a truck.  Since i’ll be bored i’ll do some incline walking or something to get more Christmas bloat out of my system.

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My switch is now turned ON.  The brownies and fudge I kept devouring Saturday were still around when I went to my gma’s yesterday.  They even ordered pizza and I didn’t have any.  I just keep thinking of my cruise and how good I want to look and feel then.  I’m also not using the massage gift certificate Mike got for me until I hit 115.  I’ll weigh Wednesday and let you know how far off I am

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Have you ever used the Firm videos?  Which is your favorite?

 

Pick your level treadmill workouts

Beginner Interval Program

What to do	For how long	Intensity (1-10)
Warm up at 4.5 mph pace	5 minutes	3.5
Jog at 5.5 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 5 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Jog at 5.7 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 4.8 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Jog at 5.5 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 5 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Jog at 5.7 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 4.8 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Cool down	5 minutes	3.5
Total Workout Time:	22 minutes

Intermediate Interval Program

What to do	For how long	Intensity (1-10)
Warm up at 5 mph pace	5 minutes	3.5
Jog at 6 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 5.5 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Jog at 6.2 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.3 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Jog at 6 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 5.5 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Jog at 6.2 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.3 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Jog at 6 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 5.5 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Jog at 6.2 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.3 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Jog at 6 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 5.5 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Jog at 6.2 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.3 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Cool down	5 minutes	3.5
Total Workout Time:	34 minutes

Advanced Interval Program

What to do	For how long	Intensity (1-10)
Jog at 5.5 mph pace	5 minutes	3.5
Run at 6.5 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 6 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Run at 6.7 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.8 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Run at 6.5 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 6 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Run at 6.7 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.8 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Run at 6.5 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 6 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Run at 6.7 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.8 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Run at 6.5 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 6 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Run at 6.7 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.8 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Run at 6.5 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 6 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Run at 6.7 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.8 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Run at 6.5 mph pace	1 minute	6.5
Jog at 6 mph pace	2 minutes	5
Run at 6.7 mph pace	1 minute	7
Jog at 5.8 mph pace	2 minutes	4
Cool down	5 minutes	3.5
Total Workout Time:	46 minutes

 

Christmas Day

I woke up Christmas morning and went right to the treadmill.  I busted out a good cardio while watching The Christmas Story.  I love that movie.  Especially since the family live in Indiana.

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Next up was making breakfast.  I made Mike hot chocolate and egg salad muffins.  When Mike and I first started having Christmas together he told me his mom always had egg salad sandwiches and hot chocolate for him and his sisters.  So being the good wife I am kept that tradition.  He hates traditions   For myself, protein cake with oatmeal on top.  I’ve stopped egg whites for a bit, I think this may have something to do with my bad gas and stomach problems?

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Time to look in our stockings and open presents!  I won’t list everything but here are a few things I got:

• Massage gift certificate
• SOCKS!  I LOVE SOCKS!!  
• New TV for my treadmill
• Hair accessories
• Nike clothing

I really can’t remember everything.  The Nike clothes are smalls.  I still have in my head that I am a hippopotamus.  I can’t believe I wear a small.

Before:

RIP

I’ve had this TV since I was 14…that’s 20 years!!

After:

WOOHOO!  It also has a DVD player on it.  Now I can watch movies and even workout DVD’s.  Mike’s going to hook up the tivo to it also BONUS!

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Christmas day was spent at Mike’s parents.  I love his family and my nieces and nephew.  No pictures because I thought I forgot my camera.  Come to find out it was in my coat the entire time!

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Some people love football a little too much.

I’m so glad the festive eating is over.  I’m back to me!!

How did you fare over the holidays?  I don’t want to step on the scale but I HAVE to to keep me on track.  I’ll wait until Wednesday so I can get some of this water and salt out of my system.

 

Christmas Eve

I feel like I’ve not blogged in forever   Let’s see if my memory is up to par.  Doubt it.

I’ll give you one guess what my breakfast was:

Christmas Eve was a great night!  My mom and dad have been divorced for 6 years but we all still get together to celebrate Christmas.  That was their favorite time of the year to spoil Rachel and I and  well…they still do.

Gotta  love the bright shining smile of a 34 year old when they receive their stocking.

Gotta love a 58 year old who continuously played their LOUD gift all night.  Thankfully he knows how to play a guitar.   His present was the hit of the night.  I’m a pretty good daughter  

Gotta love FOOD!  The crab appetizers I made were the hit I must say. (Mike just whispered in my ear…I wish I had more of those crab appetizers LOL)

Gotta love your little drummer boy.

Gotta love your sissy and her hubby.  He flipped me off after taking this.

Gotta love your grandma.  The dog my mom got her is now at my uncles house.  She has no clue she ever had one.  Luckily she still knows our names.

Gotta love your mommy.

Gotta love your fur baby.

You don’t gotta love the feeling of eating greasy food etc….BLAH!  I was going to make corn casserole but to be honest the thought of it made me sick today.  So i’ll just take over the desserts I have left from yesterday.  I’m so OVER eating like crap.  Well not like crap but not plain jane chicken with broccoli.  Now i’m off to celebrate Christmas number 3!

 

I AM A VICTIM!

of the pumpkin shortage.   I haven’t used pumpkin in awhile because i’m cutting back on sugar.  There is no sugar in the goodies i’m making..no sir.  I got a special package in the mail from a sweet little girl named April.  Not to be confused with a grumpy old hag named April.

In the container are the ingredients to make her dark chocolate muffins!  YIPPEE!  Plus she sent a little mini loaf of clean banana bread.  I stress the mini because Boomer and I ate the whole thing   Notice there isn’t a picture of the small teeny loaf…ahem.   So anyhow, no pumpkin around so I’ll have to wait to devour the entire batch make the muffins.

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Boomer and I went to the puppy store today aka PetSmart.  Her little tail wagged the entire time and she was very happy to get to go to the store with mommy.  Then I went to the Vitamin Shoppe and got some of these:

It’s worth a shot!  Maybe my body needs some bacteria.  Actually i’m not constipated for once so that’s a plus.

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I received these samples in the mail today also.  Hey you saw my stomach i’ll give anything a shot.  I don’t typically eat a lot of dairy but do have cottage cheese on occasion.

Lunch:

1 pkg shirataki noodles

chicken

goat cheese

black pepper

This was good!  I have not had 1 green vegetable today and so far i’m feeling better.  The lower part of my pelvic region feels a little hurty but it’s tolerable.

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Date night with Mikey tonight!  Last night we were getting excited about it.  He’s been working so much lately even at home and it blows.  I told him i’ll make burgers and we’ll watch The Hangover…then he throws in “Can we make out?”  LOL!  Gotta love his never give up-ness.  You know i’m from Indiana so that grammar is okay.

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I wents to da puppy stores today!

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What is your favorite Christmas movie?  I think I said it before…mine is Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas LOVE IT!

 

Shopping, Baking and Redneck Fudge

3 of my favorite things!

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First of all I want to thank each of you for your comments about my problems lately.  I was reluctant to blog about it but how else are you to find out if others have problems unless you unleash yours?  I made an appt with the gyno for 1/5/10.  I will see if they refer me to a specialist.  If not i’m going to have a consult with a gastrologist.  I’ll keep you posted

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Today I felt much better although my appetite has been gone.  I’m afraid to eat….if that makes sense.  Don’t worry, I AM eating

I went shopping with Amy today and we had a blast as usual.  Then I started making things

You can’t see the red velvet cookie that well.  I’ve got a better picture of them on my new camera i’ll post tomorrow.  They are Mike’s favorite of all times cookie he says

These are awaiting a chocolate bath!

Here’s my Redneck version of fudge:

• 1 jar of PB
• 1 jar of chocolate frosting

Microwave each for 1 min.  Do them seperate.  I tried at the same time and they didn’t melt as well.

Just mix both together and chill!  Mmm..i’m paying for licking the bowl today.  My legs are sausages.

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Tonight for Mike’s dinner I just microwaved some cheesy rice and put a chicken breast on it.  He thought it was fabulous HA!  I had a whey shake.  Tomorrow I may do an all whey shake day.  I always feel good after a liquid day which makes sense seeing as my body doesn’t digest food well!  LIGHTBULB!  So tomorrow we have a “date night” where we aren’t leaving the house.  We are going to watch The Hangover on Demand and have hamburgers   I’ll make him onion rings and i’ll have green bean fries on the side WOO!

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Peacock…that’s a funny word if you think about it.

 

I still need my mommy

Last night I had an awesome bowl of stuff.

• Shrimp
• Broccoli
• Guacamole
• Goat cheese
• Bee pollen
• Toasted almond slices

It was tasty!

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Today after my long grueling shoulder workout I wanted a Perfect Foods Bar.  I remembered my solution to not eating them all.  I told Mike he can have the ones that are left.  Well, there was 1 cranberry one and I didn’t realize it was the Lite version until I was reading about it on their website last night.  So I conned Mike into letting me have that one   OMG, I am in LOVE with these!  Between these and the Bora Bora I have found the perfect bars for me when in a pinch or in need of something sweet and natural.

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In order to make the crab appetizers I need Kraft Old English Cheese Spread.  I have been to Walmart, Kroger, Target and Marsh in hunt for this stuff.  I even emailed Jessica and asked her about it.  Well Jessica my mom found it at Walmart!  I am the type of person who puts things together and refuses to read the instructions if that tells you anything.  So thanks mom!

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I made a Drs. appt today.  I’ve been having digestive issues.  That on top of not having my period in over a year I thought it was time.  I’ve been miserable for a week.  I feel 4 months pregnant.  I’ve been “using” the bathroom but still feel awful.  Today was the first day I actually feel good and didn’t take a nap.  I cut out gluten and dairy and it’s not helping.  So enough is enough.

Man, that picture is painful.  It was tender to the touch also.  I took this so I can show my Dr.  I knew that by the time they actually scheduled me in I wouldn’t have the issue and they would think I was mental.  Like I said i’m better today but why does this happen?  I want to find out.  No more prescribing me a laxative or Provera to start my cycle…I want answers.

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Weight was 118.4 this morning.  Not where I want to be but i’m happy it’s still under 120.  Plus since my body is going through something crazy I guess it’s okay.

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Tomorrow i’m going shopping with Amy again.  She text me today to give me PLENTY of time to get mentally prepared LOL!

If you were a muppet who would you be?  I would be Red of course   I loved Fraggle Rock!

 

 

Look alikes and Perfect Foods Bar review

Happy Sunday!  Today I got in a GREAT workout plus a great dog walk.  Are there any bad dog walks?  She had alot of energy because she LOVES the Perfect Foods Bar as do I and Mike.  I told Mike he can have the rest of them so now I won’t eat another.  I’ve had 3 in 3 days.  I had to sample each flavor though right?

• Fruit and Nut:  Although I don’t like raisins in things this was very good.  To me it tastes like peanut butter fudge with nuts too!
• Carob Chip:  HEAVENLY!  This was my favorite and Boomer’s too.  When Mike opened his she ran up to him and wanted more
• Cranberry Crunch:  This was fun to eat because it really did crunch.  It was like peanut butter fudge with rice krispies and cranberries!

 

Mike and I give these 2 thumbs up and Boomer gives them 4 paws up! (Don’t worry, Boomer didn’t try the ones with raisins

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Look alikes?

I just had that thought going through my mind tonight

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Wow did YOUS guys on the east coast get hammered or what?  Angela sent a picture to me of the snow in her yard.  Of course being the smart azz I am sent her one back.

It’s not Florida but at least I can still take Boomer out for a walk. 

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I forgot about the corn casserole i’m making for Christmas in my post earlier.  I’m going to make it with these ingredients:

• 1 can creamed corn
• 1 can mexicorn has red and green peppers(Christmasy)
• 8 oz of sour cream
• 1 box of Jiffy

I thought about putting cheese on it but it was so good last time I don’t want to go messing around.  Christmas day we’re going to Mike’s parents and she is making lasagna and salad.  I was happy to hear that.  This way I won’t over indulge.  I’m saving that for Saturday at my gma’s.  Comfort food and comfort of my family.  This will be the first Christmas without my Grandpa.  I can’t wait to see him again.

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Have you seen the advertisement for The Little Chocolatiers?  How cute!

 

Wakey wakey, here’s what i’m gonna makey!

It was a perfect day for goody shopping.  I had the Christmas music playing, snow is falling and it just felt terrific!

I can’t wait until Tuesday!  That’s when i’ll starting I think.  Here is what is on the agenda:

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Crab Appetizers

Red Velvet Cookies

Cookie Dough Truffles

Lemon Poppyseed Cookies

Rolo Things and Here

Bacon Spinach Dip

Chocolate Pudding Cake…making this up as I go.  I’ll keep you posted

Ooey Gooey Yummy Brownies

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I’m sure i’ll find somthing else to throw in as I go along.

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Thanks Hillary for my package in the mail

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What is your favorite Christmas song?  I like the classic Jingle Bells. 

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Much better

I’m feeling MUCH better today.  I think part of my problem yesterday was I didn’t do EMC(early morning cardio).  I knew I had a tough plyo and abs workout so I slept in until 6a HA!  This morning I got up and busted out 56 mins and was sweating from my elbows and it felt GREAT!  I even went shopping with Amy again without getting all freaked out.

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Thanks for all the comments and for letting me know i’m not alone.

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Spirits are up today!

I just got a box of Perfect Food Bars delivered.  Oh boy, i’ll try not to eat them all in one sitting!  I think there are 12 in there.  I did try one after my workout.  I gave one to Mike and he didn’t want to try it.  He said he hates my food.  Then he tried it and said DANG these are good!  They taste like cookie dough…i’ll let him think that.  Once I devour sample the others i’ll let you know what I think.

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I had an awesome back workout this afternoon followed by the second workout here.  Now i’m about to make a PWO shake.

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Are you done with your shopping yet?  I’ve been done for a month now.  Mike still has a niece and nephew to buy for but of course I told him i’d pick something up at Target tomorrow.  I know EXACTLY what i’m getting my little Faith.  She’s 5 and is the size of a 2 year old..so cute!

 

Trendsetter?

It’s not a peanut butter jar but it’ll do

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I got a text from my friend this morning asking if I wanted to go shopping with her.  All these thoughts run through my head.  When will I workout, are we going out to eat, plan plan plan, eat 3 hours apart, must take my meal 4, pack some water, it’s never ending!  I hate my brain!  Part of me wants to just chill out and the other part of me thinks you’re almost to the 120 lb mark again!  My husband said our bodies are preparing for winter.  That sent me into a mind F like no other.  I’m thinking does he think i’m fat?  Of course I know he doesn’t.  People DON’T look at me and think she’s gained weight.  I must KNOW this.  I don’t look at other people like that.

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Sorry about all that but it feels good to vent sometimes.  People around me don’t understand and it’s nice to know there are people out there that do. 

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Thanks for your comments yesterday about not being able to control yourself with “healthy” goodies.  It’s nice to know i’m not the only freak out there.  Not that you all are freaks HA!

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I want to make the fitness cookies on THIS blog but I KNOW I would eat them all in one sitting.  I’m also out of pumpkin.  I swear I bought the 15 oz can on Saturday and it’s gone.  When I was prepping for my show I would use 2 T a day.  Not it’s 2 cups I think.  So I won’t be buying anymore.  Those sugars are causing chaos on my hips.

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That’s another thing.  I don’t just gain gradually.  It’s prominent.  It’s in my pooch and my love handles.  Oh and we can’t forget the carb face.  Why can’t it just be gradually spread all over?  Or maybe some boobs would be nice.  Wow, i’m in a mood today.

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I’m off to get my workout done so I can ENJOY some time with my friend!  I’m glad I didn’t weigh this morning or I might have to be put in an institution.

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What do you do when you are having those days?

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Check these giveaways!  HERE and HERE

 

Time to make the donuts!

Not really…I just couldn’t think of a title.  I went and had my Starbucks fix for the week.  Nonfat Grande Cafe Latte with a large glass of ice for my protein shake.  It was EXTRA yummy today.  Wanna know the secret ingredient?

Yes that’s right.  I packed my peppermint extract along with my shake and made a meal out of Starbucks coffee

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On the way home I had an urge for a Kombucha.  I swear it’s like an addiction.  The lady asked me at the store if they tasted like vinegar.  I told her I drink vinegar in my water and pour it on my salad so it might but I like it   I also scored some white chia seeds on sale!  Wonder if they’ll make my poo a different color?  Sorry, typing out loud.

Workouts are going great!  My weight was 119 this morning.  Far from the 113 I wanted to be but i’m okay with that for now.  It’s the Holidays right?  Plus I have this addiction to guacamole and goat cheese.  I only use an oz of each a day but that’s enough to throw this bod out of whack.  I see all these fun giveaways on blogs and I want to enter but I don’t want to win…does that make sense?  I’ve told you all I have issues.  If I win the yummy stuff i’m not someone who can savor the goodies.  I have to eat everything at once.  Which is odd because I wouldn’t classify myself as a binge eater?

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I’m starting to get my holiday baking list together.  Once finalized i’ll post it like I did for Thanksgiving   I’ve got my eye on many of this lady‘s recipes.  I wish she would quit adding yummy recipes so I could quit adding to the list.  I love baking for my family!

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I have been having severe stomach problems lately.  It’s like a constant pain and then bloat by the end of the night.  I’m not constipated so i’m cutting out gluten for a bit to see if that helps.  The only thing I eat with that is oats and wheat bran so it’s not a big deal.  If that doesn’t help i’ll cut coffee and see what happens?  I’m just sick of being gassy and bloated all the time.  This comes and goes all the time.  I’ll be good for awhile and then it hits again.  I’m sure there is something wrong with me but when I go to the doctor all I get is a prescription for a laxative or a prescription to start my menstral cycle again.  Man, I wish I got paid $100,000 a year to give that advice.

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What is your favorite exercise?  I absolutely LOVE chest flies!!!

 

Waterpik Review

I got an early Christmas present from Waterpik.®   I received the Dental Water Jet a few weeks ago and have used it 3 or 4 times.  I am an avid flosser.  I floss 3 x’s a day when i’m home.  It’s a disgusting habit of mine to leave floss all over the place too(sorry Mike). 

Waterpik

Pros: 

• This feels like a massage and shower for the gums
• Cleans the food from in between your teeth like floss would
• Compact and fits on sink just fine
• Quiet
• Multiple cleaning tips

Cons:

• Cleaning up is a must after using
• Don’t have makeup on because water will spill down your chin

Overall I give this a 2 thumbs up.    This would make a great Christmas present and may save your dentist some time cleaning your teeth

Thank you Waterpik® for letting me review your product! 

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Another weekend bites the dust

I survived the party Saturday night.  It was fun.  At least I got out of the house.  I almost didn’t make it…I was having issues.  I use to be a party girl believe it or not.  We had a big clan of friends that would all go out together and had a blast.  We were that group who said we’d always keep going out even when we’re 50.  When you’re younger you really believe that.  Then real jobs, babies, and the moves out of state come.  Sorry to burst your young bubbles if you are still at that i’m gonna feel 21 forever state

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I’m up 3 lbs this morning from last Monday   Saturday night I had the best baked beans, ham, my corn casserole, sweet potatoe pumkin pie thing, and 1/2 of a brownie.  I call it a successful night because 1.  I didn’t over indulge on sweets and 2.  I drank water all night.  I felt it on Sunday though.  I was chugging the water and laying off of sodium yesterday.  I also drank lots of green tea. 

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My corn casserole was GONE!  There was another dish there but no one ate it   Mine was better…of course.  It’s so simple to make.  Here’s what I did:

1. Box of Jiffy
2. 8 oz sour cream
3. 1 can kernel corn(drain)
4. 1 can creamed corn
5. 3/4 stick of butter

Mix all that and bake at 350º for 45-50 mins.  My mom puts jalapenos in hers.  It’s so good!

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After Mike got home from the Colts game we watched Me, Myself and Irene.  We’ve seen it a few times before but each time we catch different things.  I don’t believe in the whole actors getting paid millions for acting with exception of Jim Carrey in this movie.  He is VERY entertaining.

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I woke up this morning and did workout #6  from my Move It section.

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What are your favorite comedies? 

1. Happy Gilmore
2. Dumb and Dumber
3. Billy Madison
4. Me, Myself and Irene
5. Austin Powers Gold Member
6. Anything with Adam Sandler(easier that way)
7. Kingpin
8. Very Bad Things

This post is GREAT!

 

Dream Bloggin’

I seriously had a dream I was blogging last night.  I guess i’m an addict.  That or since I didn’t do it yesterday my mind wanted to. 

We got a new addition to the family yesterday.  Her name is My-My?  She is 9 years old and is suppose to be my grandma’s dog.  Gma always says she wants a dog like my moms but when we find one for her she doesn’t really want one.  I need to call my mom to see how it all played out.  She is a little sweetie.

New sweater

Welcome to the family!

My mom's pom...GinGin

If you don’t put cocoa in your bowl before you pour in the oats you’re missing out!

Like fudge mmm....

At Target this morning I thought I was dreaming!!!

$9.99 chicken on sale for $4.99!

Yes I am THAT person who takes all they have.

Today i’m making corn casserole and chewy fudge brownies for the Christmas party tonight.  Guess i’ll be taking my cheat meal   So we won’t count that bowl of 3a Rice Krispies the other night.  How do I gain weight again during the holidays?

What is your go to side dish?  Tonight mine will be corn casserole.  Many times it’s grean bean casserole.  So easy to make.

 

Dogs, blue, eats and shopping

I had a great dinner last night.  It looked like this and made me happy!

• 4 oz Laura’s Lean Ground Beef
• 1 green pepper
• 1/2 cup of rice
• 1/2 oz of goat cheese on top
• 1/2 pack of guacamole on rice

Here’s a post on how to make it.  Stuffed Peppers

I have had an odd day today.  I woke up at 3a and ate a bowl of Rice Krispies.  This is so unlike me.  Then I couldn’t fall asleep.  I finally did around 5a and slept right through Mike leaving for work.  Luckily my friend Lou brought over some chicken salad so he didn’t have to work to hard to make his lunch.  I woke up tired and with a headache.  Probably in a coma from that bowl of cereal. 

I did finally make it to the mall.  I bought a couple of sweatshirts for myself and hit up the Vitamin Shoppe for some bee pollen.  Maybe being out of that caused my cereal eating?  Or the fact that my nose is stuffy and Mike said I was snoring last night.  I made sure to take some extra glutamine today to fight it off.

Breakfast made me happy as usual.

White specks = coconut butter YUM!

Boomer likes the samples as well.

Me likes bigger jars

I’m am so white right now.  I tried to take a picture of my hands.  You can see the blue veins in them.

Old lady hands

GAH!

Now I think i’ll go make some hot tea and try to feel better.  Tomorrow I think I need a Kombucha tea in my life.

Do you have any Christmas parties to attend this year?  Mike told me the other day he’s glad he doesn’t have to go to my work Christmas party anymore   We do have a party this Saturday.  My old roommate is having one.  I need to think of a side dish to bring.

 

Let it snow!

Actually I wish it would stop!  I wanted to go to the mall today but chose not to since I didn’t feel like messing with the roads.  I did make it to Starbucks   I had my usual non contest prep fare.

• Grande Nonfat Cafe Latte
• Venti Cup O Ice with EAS Shake

YUMBLES!

I have a few obsession and was happy to get this in the mail today!

That’s a big jug of stevia!  I got it from iherbs.com.  Love my stevia!

Some random things from today:

• I haven’t had pumpkin yet
• I have a crush on Pauly D from Jersey Shore
• Boomer had a scab on her leg so I put peroxide on it
• I want to rent Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas(Mike’s never seen it)
• I really need a job, but I don’t want one
• Wheat bran is my friend

Since I haven’t had pumpkin yet i’ll have it in ice cream form tonight!

• 1/2 cup pumpkin frozen for about an hour
• 1/2 cup of almond milk
• 1/4 tsp stevia
• pumpkin pie spice
• ice

blend and enjoy!

Do you want to watch an incredible physique transformation?  Check HER out!

My workout tomorrow rock the partay!  I can’t wait for it!