Friday Facts

Happy Friday Folks!!

#1 - This made me laugh out loud while sitting in my office...

#2 - Remember that trip my mom is on with some long lost college friends, well my sweet, kind, Mama sent me a picture sometime in the middle of the night of her new tattoo... I'm not sure what's going on down there :-)

#3 - It's weird how you can get exciting, joyous news and sad, painful news all within an hour's time

#4 - Very excited about dinner with some fun girls tonight!!

#5 - The diet has not gone so well this week, but I have been more aware of what I was eating.  I've stayed away from Cokes, and I think I'm close to conquering the caffeine addiction.

#6 - Newest blog added to my Google Reader this week - Lavender Parking!  It's a good one!

#7 - I finally made an appointment to go to another doctor about my heel.  Appointment is in a week and a half.  Part of me just wants the guy to put me in a boot, tell me no running for however long and make this pain end for good!  3 miles is just not a long enough run, I'm tired of hurting, and I really want to do a half!!

#8 - Good one - Colossians 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.  It is the Lord Christ you are serving."

Have a great weekend!!

It's Ok Thursday

Whew what a day.

So let's get this party started.  Linking up with Amber and Neely.

It's Ok

...that I woke up to a text this morning from workout friend that she was in the ER (it's ok because I'm thinking they are going to give her some relief from the pain she's been having, woo-hoo)

...that Kettlebells kicked my tail to the curb tonight, we did 280 swings

...that the blisters have already started from all those swings

...that I smelled like a goat after the workout

...that I caught parts of two shows I don't ever watch tonight and both had former Gilmore Girls characters on them!!

...that I am now watching a Gilmore Girls rerun

...that I was devastated about Pat Summitt stepping down as head coach of the Lady Vols.  She's been there my whole life.

...that I made an impromptu purchase of a plane ticket today for a quick trip in a couple weeks, can't wait!

...that my mother is on a trip with some friends she hasn't seen in a long time.  She texted me to tell me that she's auctioning me off to the women with single sons...  oh boy

...that I tend to only enter my food in My Fitness Pal when I've done good

Happy Thursday!!

Really Quick...

It's a little crazy today.  I still haven't finished my taxes that are due TODAY, so I'm working like a wild woman on those. 

This is my Google quote of the day that popped up on my home page, made me laugh...

Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage or by removal of the patient from the influences under which he incurred the disorder.

Ambrose Bierce

In some exciting news, I won new running socks in a giveaway on Jane's blog!!  Woo-hoo!

Emily and I did some crazy workouts off Pinterest on Saturday, can't wait to tell you a little more.

Kettle bells was last night.  I really like that workout.  Very sad that our instructor is leaving soon.  I think Emily needs to get certified!!

I thought this was a great post by Megan.  I just love her blog.

I hope you have your taxes done!

Happy Tuesday!!

Friday Facts...

#1.  I was sent this today, and I find it hysterical... and true :-)

#2.  I cheated today with 4 Starbursts :-(

#3.  I've gotten to hang out with friends every nice this week and I love it!!

#4.  My sister is staying with me this weekend, really looking forward to that!

#5.  This accountant still hasn't started her taxes... but almost everyone else's are done!

#6.  More friends tonight.  One of my favorites is in from D.C., and I can't wait to see her!

#7.  It makes me feel so much better when I get in a regular workout schedule.

#8.  My yard is being mowed today!  I think I narrowly escaped hate mail from my neighbors or the city.  I'm not a yard person, and I tend to not notice it's getting out of hand until it's REALLY bad

#9.  I've felt just some overall anxiousness the past few days.  I'm not usually like that.  I've tried to blame it on the diet, but I really think it's because I haven't been reading my Bible.

#10.  I thought when i cracked open these pistachios I bought yesterday that they would have little pieces of gold in them since they cost an arm and a leg!!!  I think this will end my pistachio infatuation.

Hope you have a great weekend!!

Diet, Workouts, and Other Random Bits

We'll start out with other random bits...

As a single Christian girl, I thought this was a really great post I stumbled upon today.  The comments are great, too.

Source: danoah.com via Maurya on Pinterest

Diet...

I'm in a better frame of mind this afternoon, I came close to a meltdown this morning... it's a wonder what a little food can do for the brain.

Source: eyesmize.tumblr.com via Sharon on Pinterest

This diet is tough, not fun, not even remotely.  But, I'm starting to see some good points such as...

#1 - I ate Mexican last night and left full but not stuffed.  I made good choices and did not gorge myself on chips and salsa

#2 - I had to think thru my lunch today instead of running to Chick Fil A.  I ended up going to the Earth Fare grocery store across the street and after nearly crying in the produce section because I don't like healthy foods, I was able to find some things that qualified as lunch and snacks on this plan.

#3 - My sugar intake is wayyyyyy down.  I've used the app "My Fitness Pal" on and off for a couple of months.  One thing I was surprised to see was that my sugar intake was almost always over the recommended amount, and not just by a little.  When all was entered last night, I had only eaten two thirds of the sugar alloted to me for the day.

#4 - When I do get to splurge (I only agreed to do this thing 5 days a week), it will feel like a treat, not the necessity my everyday Starburst addiction had become.

As an added challenge, my friend, Melissa, and I are emailing during the day to challenge each other to drink at least 8 glasses of water.  It's been so helpful to have someone help keep me accountable! 

Workouts...

We kind of quit Insanity, and it was mostly my fault.  The workout was slowly destroying my joints.  First my knee, then my ankle.  I do think it's good, I would like to incorporate it into my workouts, but I don't think I'm up for the 60 day non-stop go at it.  Three weeks kind of did me in.

This week we tried the video Emily won in a Twitter contest, Jillian Michaels Kickbox FastFix.

 I have a love/hate affair with Jillian.  I liked the 30 day shred, really liked the Boost Metabolism, and hated with a passion the Yoga video.  So far, this kickboxing is my favorite.  There are 3 workouts, each 20 minutes.  The first focuses on arms, second on legs, third on abs.  We've done the first and second.  My arms are sore today, which I like.  The workouts are quick, but I broke a sweat.  My coordination-challenged self has somewhat of a hard time trying to follow some of the combinations she does, but overall, I'm really liking it.  Can't wait to see what the abs one is all about, goodness knows I need some help in that area!

So that sums up what's been going on in my fitness world lately.  I'm really enjoying doing some running again, but I'm glad to have some other stuff I enjoy so that I'm less likely to want to push my injured foot too hard.  Still debating on what to do about the foot.

What's your favorite workout?  Or favorite video?

It's Ok Thursday

Why, yes, it's Thursday again...

It's Ok

...that this new diet is causing problems... emotionally, physically, mentally... i kid not

...that early workouts NEVER get easier

...that I'm still way proud of knowing the final answer in trivia last night and helping my team win 3rd.  What about that, Byzantine Empire!!

...that when my boss just told me he was going out to grab a sandwich, it made me want to punch him just a little, b/c I can't have bread

...that I almost tackled the waiter at the breakfast joint this morning for the oatmeal he was carrying to another table... I can't have that either :-(

...that the Google "How To" of the day on my iGoogle page is "How to Date a Nudist when You Are Not One", seriously, how many people have that problem???

...that I haven't started my taxes

...that every time I think about my friend asking me how about the "Pagan" diet, it makes me smile (I'm trying Paleo)

...that I'm drinking something called "Naked Juice" and it's actually not too bad

...that I might have to eat Mexican every day to get the mean and veggies I'm supposed to

...that I consider pot roast a lean meat

...that I kind of want to run tonight just because my new shoes came in the mail

...that I'm thankful that I have one friend who is as addicted to "words with friends" as I am

Can you tell I'm not loving this diet???  But it is teaching me something already, more on that later.

Happy Thursday!!

Paleo, Day 1

I am not very bright.

I don't do diets.

There is a reason.

Because they make me hungry

and a little mean

and give me a headache.

But, I ignored all that and agreed to try the Paleo diet with workout cousin.
I agreed to 5 days a week.

Source: Uploaded by user via Deb on Pinterest

If you don't know me, I'm picky.  I don't like healthy foods.

My dad does an unflattering impression of me as a child gagging at the table.

I don't like green food, not even green candy.

There is another catch that the above picture doesn't mention... no dairy!!!!

When I was in college, I bought milk 3 gallons at a time for myself.

Cereal is it's own food group at my house, as is spaghetti...

neither are allowed...

oh, the horrors! 

So here is the goal...

 Make it thru this thing for a couple of weeks

Challenge myself to find new ways to eat vegetables

Rid myself of sugar.

The overall goal is...

 to come out of this with an appreciation for fruits and vegetables

 eat cleaner overall

 think thru food choices

and plan meals

Today's breakfast was 2 eggs with bacon bits.

Lunch was a Newk's salad minus the cheese and crutons

And I'm not sure what dinner will be, this is were the planning meals could come in handy

I will say this, I've put my food in my Fitness Pal app, and while I'm almost always over in sugars, today, I've only had 1 gram. 

I have a headache that would make you want to slap someone, but only one gram of sugar.

Trying to look at the positives.

We'll see how it goes, wish me luck!