The time has come for a body over haul. After I got married I gained at least 20lbs and got lazy and lost a lot of muscle mass. I want to tone up and lose some weight before the hubs and I decide to have children. So last night I started an exercise circuit at home. (thank you pinterest) My bod is screaming at me today and I am SO sore, but it feels SO good. I slept like a rock last night and woke up feeling great!
I have a couple different circuits that I'm going to alternate between days. Most are quick and easy, takes only 10 minutes to get through and you do them 3 to 4 times. Really gets the heart rate going. Jumping jacks, jump rope, push ups, crunches, lunges, sumo squats, wall sits (which I can only do for maybe 20 seconds at a time right now, and of course the dogs think they can help, haha) and BURPEES. I hate them, really HATE them. They kicked my ass last night. I don't know how people can do 10 at a time. I could barely do 3. I guess I need to get in a little better shape before I can knock out 10 or more.
I really want to get a yoga ball so I can start doing some of those exercises too and some small hand weights. Need to add that cost into my budget. Tonight I'm going to dust off the treadmill and get some walking in and do one of the shorter circuits. I think my rotation will work out nice. I plan to get the hubs involved too, so we can work off that squishy beer belly. hahaha
Right now I weigh about 160 and wear a size 10. Here's to kicking that 160lbs in the ass!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Quality Time
I spent some time with my gramma this past Saturday. The woman can talk but most of all she really knows how to listen. She doesn't judge. Life, love, loss, work, money, and family were among topics we talked about. No matter how long I am there, it doesn't seem to be long enough. Time goes by so fast when we are together.
The one person I always want to talk and hear about is my granddaddy (her husband). He died when I was 10 months old, almost 27 years ago. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have been here. She does too. I learned a little more about his personality and attitude. Got to hear some fun stories about my mammie and her sister and brothers. Those never get old. haha
When I showed up and hugged and kissed her. She said, 'you smell really good, is it your hair? wearing perfume?' Yes gramma, all of that and the fact that I've been trying to quit smoking. She was excited! We talked about how hard it's been. How my days at work go by so fast but once I get home it gets difficult. She said, 'If it helps, treat it like dessert. Have one, to help take the edge off and then go do something "FUN".' Now, I don't feel so bad for doing that. :) Gramma says it's okay and that's how she went about quitting all those years ago. Some days I don't have one at all, but the weekends are always harder. When I'm bored and not busy, it's all I want. It's getting easier with every passing day.
One day at a time, right?
The one person I always want to talk and hear about is my granddaddy (her husband). He died when I was 10 months old, almost 27 years ago. I always wonder what my life would have been like if he would have been here. She does too. I learned a little more about his personality and attitude. Got to hear some fun stories about my mammie and her sister and brothers. Those never get old. haha
When I showed up and hugged and kissed her. She said, 'you smell really good, is it your hair? wearing perfume?' Yes gramma, all of that and the fact that I've been trying to quit smoking. She was excited! We talked about how hard it's been. How my days at work go by so fast but once I get home it gets difficult. She said, 'If it helps, treat it like dessert. Have one, to help take the edge off and then go do something "FUN".' Now, I don't feel so bad for doing that. :) Gramma says it's okay and that's how she went about quitting all those years ago. Some days I don't have one at all, but the weekends are always harder. When I'm bored and not busy, it's all I want. It's getting easier with every passing day.
One day at a time, right?
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Day 2
I feel like clawing someone's eyes out and it's only 7:22am. That's NOT good.
Day 1 wasn't that bad, flew by actually, even with bad news of a death close to the family. My urges to go out and light up were controllable. BUT this morning, a whole different story. I'm on edge, driving into work I was surrounded by idiots, and red lights everywhere! I always get to work before the rest of my coworkers, so I've had a little time to cool down, but they'll be rolling in soon and I really don't want to talk to anyone. I hate cutting myself off like that but it's better than snapping at someone.
I have the patch on my arm today and it's irritating the crap out of me. It itches, really BAD, about every 30 minutes. I know it's doing it's job but damn.
The joys of quitting smoking. I need to invest in some suckers tonight, or maybe some hard cinnamon candies.
Day 1 wasn't that bad, flew by actually, even with bad news of a death close to the family. My urges to go out and light up were controllable. BUT this morning, a whole different story. I'm on edge, driving into work I was surrounded by idiots, and red lights everywhere! I always get to work before the rest of my coworkers, so I've had a little time to cool down, but they'll be rolling in soon and I really don't want to talk to anyone. I hate cutting myself off like that but it's better than snapping at someone.
I have the patch on my arm today and it's irritating the crap out of me. It itches, really BAD, about every 30 minutes. I know it's doing it's job but damn.
The joys of quitting smoking. I need to invest in some suckers tonight, or maybe some hard cinnamon candies.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Time Flies
My hubs and I are getting close to our 4th wedding anni, but 4 days ago we celebrated our 9th New Years Eve together.
This year we were lucky enough to spend it with some really good friends who are more like family. As the seconds ticked away, I thought 'WOW, 9 years!'. Where does the time go? I guess the statement 'time flies when you're having fun' is very much TRUE! Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj were awesome, the ball dropped, everyone hugged and kissed, and we went back to playing cards.
As I sat there, I remembered our 1st NYE, it was wild. As well was our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The last 5 have been less wild. Last year we spent it at home being lazy on the couch with our dogs. I think we switched the tv over at 11:58 to watch the ball drop and then turned it back to whatever we were watching. NO exciting, wild night. haha Crazy how things change the older you get. Getting bat shit crazy drunk and passing out on the bathroom floor isn't as appealing as it was 9 years ago.
I am lucky to have this amazing man in my life. Here's to many more NYEs. Hope yours was a fantastic time no matter how you spent it.
This year we were lucky enough to spend it with some really good friends who are more like family. As the seconds ticked away, I thought 'WOW, 9 years!'. Where does the time go? I guess the statement 'time flies when you're having fun' is very much TRUE! Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj were awesome, the ball dropped, everyone hugged and kissed, and we went back to playing cards.
As I sat there, I remembered our 1st NYE, it was wild. As well was our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The last 5 have been less wild. Last year we spent it at home being lazy on the couch with our dogs. I think we switched the tv over at 11:58 to watch the ball drop and then turned it back to whatever we were watching. NO exciting, wild night. haha Crazy how things change the older you get. Getting bat shit crazy drunk and passing out on the bathroom floor isn't as appealing as it was 9 years ago.
I am lucky to have this amazing man in my life. Here's to many more NYEs. Hope yours was a fantastic time no matter how you spent it.
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