A-B-C

I always post about my health and fitness journey, but rarely post much about myself. Being that I actually have some followers...strangers, even...I figure I would do one of those ridiculous survey things that used to spread around e-mail like wildfire back when I was a teenager. Thanks to Ericka, who I stole this from :-)

A. Age: 30

B. Bed size: Queen for now...but in a year when we are buying a house (assuming our old house sells! It's going on the market this week as a matter of fact!), I refuse to move in without a King.

C. Chore that you hate: Putting away laundry

D. Dogs: I don't have dogs. I love them, but it wouldn't be fair to the dog to have one given our lifestyle. We have 3 cats instead.

E. Essential start to your day: Coffee...My Keurig is probably one of the best Christmas presents I ever got!

F. Favorite color:pink & black together, purple.

G. Gold or Silver: Silver

H. Height: 5 feet, 5.5 inches

I. Instruments you play: Trumpet, I was very good in high school...lead chair even ahead of some boys who were a few years older than me at one point.

J. Job title: Currently unemployed...stay at home mom, graduate student in health information management. Looking for a job though...we recently moved for my husbands career which is why I am unemployed!

K. Kids: Kaitlyn - age 5, and Brianna - age 4

L. Live: Minnesota

M. Mother’s name: Kathy

N. Nickname: I don't really have any! Mommy? Hun? Depends who you are....

O. Overnight hospital stays: 4 days after I had Kaitlyn (emergency c-section under general anesthesia), 2 days after I had Brianna, and 1 after a back surgery when I was 19.

P. Pet peeves:3o year olds who continuously have drama like a 15 year old

Q. Quote from a movie: May the odds be ever in your favor.

R. Right or left handed: Right

S. Siblings: None by blood, but 2 sister in laws

T. Time it takes you to get ready: Depends on where I'm going...I can get ready in as little as 15 minutes, or if I'm going out somewhere nice or for a special reason, or for an interview, it might take more like an hour. Getting the kids ready at the same time adds a lot of time too :-)

U. Ultimate Vacation:  Australia, Jamaica

V. Vegetable you hate: Brussel Sprouts, Asparagus....typical suspects.

W. What makes you run late: Stubborn, cranky kids

X. X-Rays you’ve had: Teeth...I cant remember what else. Lungs. There have been others....

Y. Yummy food that you make: I make a great Chicken enchilada

Z. Zoo animal: I love all animals!

Scale? What scale?

In all the craziness associated with moving, I have not weighed myself for at least a couple of weeks. I have no clue what I weigh. I would guess that I may have gained a couple of pounds, because I haven't been running except once (my Women Rock 1/2 marathon!). And I've been staying home. However, I tried on my size 6 pants this morning and they still fit about the same as they did when I bought them, so I must be doing okay! I figure even if I'm not finding the time or motivation to actually weigh in, I can always try those on to see what's going on...

I have a job interview tomorrow - so fingers crossed!! A regular job is just what I need to get back into a routine and get my weight loss going again! I don't have much farther to go...less than 10 lbs...so I anticipate it won't be easy!

Ch-ch-ch changes

We made the move! I'm blogging from our new house (renting) and I'm surrounded by boxes. I've gotten a lot unpacked but have a ways to go. Unpacking is awesome exercise, that's for sure!
I haven't had a run for awhile, and probably won't get one in before my 1/2 marathon this weekend.
I'll be okay...I can always walk if need be....

I'll let you know how it goes....

Hanging in there

They say one of the most stressful things on a marriage is home improvement. Another? Moving. We have both going on at once. But we're hanging in there and getting towards the end. This weekend is moving weekend. In fact today is my last day of work, and it's a short one. Right after work, we are going to pick up a 20 foot U-Haul. I'm SO excited for this move!

As far as my progress goes...weight is holding steady between 142-143.
I am very happy with that considering I've done less running the last 2 weeks, and my diet had been less than ideal. I am in the middle of a major life change, so really it's pretty spectacular that I've hung in there without gaining.

Next weekend is the Women Rock 1/2 marathon. I've trained less for this one than my last, and I know it's hillier, so I'm not aiming for any improvement. A decent time is nice of course, but I won't be disappointed, no matter what. I just want to have FUN!!

Cupcakes

Yesterday at work, some coworkers brought some cupcakes since my last day is tomorrow. Lots of people came by and had one/said good bye, but still, there were a lot of cupcakes...and they were sitting on my desk...taunting me ALL DAY. I gave in. More than once. That my friends, is why I was fat. Oh, and then I had Dairy Queen later in the day. And I know I ate so bad, but it was SO GOOD. Damn, I wish I wasn't such a food addict.

Today is a new day though, and I have a plan, including a nice run this afternoon. The plan does not include cupcakes, either.

Hiccup

I've had a hiccup and the result is lots of bloat. I feel icky :-(

Basically I've been eating not-so-great the last 5 days. This coincided with that time of month plus being so busy preparing for the move that I haven't been able to fit in a run, either.

Today I get back on track.

Endless Shrimp

I LOVE RED LOBSTER.
No joke. I love it. Right now they have their promotional "Endless Shrimp" deal going on. Last night I went with my best friend of 25 years - kind of as a bit of a "farewell" dinner with me moving next weekend.

It.was.delicious :-)

I had 3 biscuits. Yes 3. That's 450 calories right there. I had some grilled shrimp which isn't bad, some broccoli, some parmesan shrimp (which isn't actually as bad as one would think), and shrimp pasta. That is where the calories REALLY came in. I don't even know how many. Not sure I want to know. I did prepare and save up the whole day, but still I'm sure I was over. Today my weight is up a bit but only 1.5 lbs from last week...and I guarantee it is 95% fluid retention from all the sodium. So I am very content with that and it was totally worth it. If I do good this weekend, and get my long run in, I bet I will be back down to 142-143 by Sunday. No prob, bob!