Hey All,
I can't believe how fast this month is going! I also can't believe my last post was on the 13th!
I've been busy with work and having friends over and going to the gym...I think I'm going to start populating my Outlook calendar with reminders to update my blog hehe
WI's haven't been that great lately....I get all motivated and then *WHAM* the next day it's gone. I have been making time to go to the gym though...so that's good.
Tonight I'm heading to another Zumba class and tomorrow I'll run and go to swimming. I have Wednesday off so I'll hit up the gym after I drop Shane off at work and do my usual workout as well as the Cardio Pump class. Hopefully I can make up for the mess that was this weekend!
I'm getting frustrated because every weekend is another excuse as to why I'm over my points. Next weekend is the long weekend...we'll be with friends and there will be lots of food. The weekend after, we're having a "Wing War" where we all make wing sauce and have a contest. The weekend after that is my friends birthday (going to a dinner theatre), and the weekend after that we're probably going camping in Ottawa.....THEN we're likely going to Rochester to shop....and the weekend after that we're going to a wedding!!! Then the next weekend I'm off to Orlando.....and I was hoping to be at goal by then....see what I mean? It's just one thing after another and I'm setting myself up for failure. Any tips?
Thanks for reading...I promise to update soon!
Andrea♥
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Weigh in and weekend update!
Gooooood Morning!
Well, Friday was my weigh in! I lost 5.2 lbs!!! WOOT! I'm super excited about that loss...and though I want to lose this last 14.8 lbs before Sept 13th (trip to florida!!), I realize I likely won't have as big a week again...but that's ok! I'm well on my way to goal!
This weekend we went to my parents place in Windsor...and I didn't go crazy with food (which is an easy thing to do when I'm there). I totally stayed within my points and went for two loooong walks with Shane and the puppy :)
Tonight I'm going to swimming, and I know for sure Thursday and Friday morning I'm heading to the gym after I drop Shane off for work...and then Thursday night is hike night with the WW ladies! I can't wait to see what I can accomplish this week!
Andrea♥
Well, Friday was my weigh in! I lost 5.2 lbs!!! WOOT! I'm super excited about that loss...and though I want to lose this last 14.8 lbs before Sept 13th (trip to florida!!), I realize I likely won't have as big a week again...but that's ok! I'm well on my way to goal!
This weekend we went to my parents place in Windsor...and I didn't go crazy with food (which is an easy thing to do when I'm there). I totally stayed within my points and went for two loooong walks with Shane and the puppy :)
Tonight I'm going to swimming, and I know for sure Thursday and Friday morning I'm heading to the gym after I drop Shane off for work...and then Thursday night is hike night with the WW ladies! I can't wait to see what I can accomplish this week!
Andrea♥
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Long time, no blog!
Good morning!
I can't believe my last post was the middle of June!
I've had an unbelieveably busy last few weeks. My work just went on Work-share which means I'm supposed to be down to 3 work days a week, but part of my job is planning a trade show that is coming up next week......so 3 days a week with a plethora of deadlines just doesn't work! Even at full time I'm pulling my hair out. Needless to day, last week was horrible for eating. I gained 4 lbs at my last WI.
I can't believe my last post was the middle of June!
I've had an unbelieveably busy last few weeks. My work just went on Work-share which means I'm supposed to be down to 3 work days a week, but part of my job is planning a trade show that is coming up next week......so 3 days a week with a plethora of deadlines just doesn't work! Even at full time I'm pulling my hair out. Needless to day, last week was horrible for eating. I gained 4 lbs at my last WI.
This week, though, I've totally stayed on plan. My friend Ashley invited me on a trip to Florida in September, so I'm re-committing myself so I don't feel uncomfortable in a bathing suit when I'm there! I really can't wait!!!!
This weekend I'm going to my parents place in Windsor...this is going to be a test of my re-committment.....they always have food readily available and at my disposal. Luckily though, they are members of a gym and we usually get out twice to work out while I'm there. Hopefully that will help!
Already today, though, I've had an NSV. A girl here at work brought in fresh (and still warm) bagels and bread for the office....I'm just keeping focussed on the trip in Sept.
Anyway, here is a few pictures from the weekend at the Corral (my home away from home)...
Monday, June 22, 2009
That weekend FLEW by!
Morning!
Well...this weekend went to fast...as per usual!
Friday night Shane and I went to buy a couch for our newly renovated basement. We found one we loved and that was the right size (after 2 solid weeks of looking) and the sales guy didn't want to help us! We ended up going to the same store (but a different town) Saturday morning and bought it! The best part? An employee overheard us complaining about the other store that he called over to complain for us! Then we got 30% off!
We ended up spending about $400 less than we were expecting! WOOT!
One of my best friends came home for a visit from Ottawa this weekend, so Saturday night we went for dinner at Martini's (yum!) It was a late dinner (were seated at 9pm), so he headed straight to the bar after to get some dancing in! We all dressed up so it was a ton of fun.
Some pictures:
Sunday Natalie and I went to Ikea, and then after dinner Shane and I went to a lacross game. My friend's hubby is the team trainer, so we got in for free...it was pretty sweet :)\
I am currently ONE WEEK binge free! WOOT! I completely planned everything that I ate on Saturday night, and though it was tempting to eat all the yummy food at Ikea yesterday, I chose wisely and had room for a treat :)
Tomorrow night we're going to a BBQ, I'm hoping for the best!
Thanks for reading!
Andrea♥
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Woooo!!! I did it!!!
So last night was my friend Ian's birthday dinner. I checked out the menu ahead of time and narrowed my dinner down to two choices:
1. Chicken Caesar Salad
2. Chicken Breast Dinner
I ended up ordering the Chicken Breast Dinner which came with mini red potatoes and veggies. I made sure to ask that they didn't put any additional sauces or butter/oil on my meal and I sneaked in my own margarine for the potatoes!
It was SO good and I didn't go overboard with all the other options that were available (and trust me...I was tempted a few times!)
I had one piece of sourdough bread that they brought fresh to the table with homemade basil salsa (even though I could have had the whole loaf...of which they brought 3 loaves for the SIX of us!)
Before we got there I decided (and also told Shane) that I wasn't going to have dessert, and that if he wanted some I would just have a teeny bite of his and that was it! I ended up ordering Sorbet, but somewhere along the line the waiter forgot about it...so I took that as a sign and didn't remind him. I'm feeling really proud of myself! Rarely do I stick with my pre-determined choices when I go to a restaurant. I'm going to just try to remember this feeling this weekend when I have another dinner out with a friend coming to visit from Ottawa!
Tomorrow is weigh in, and the scale hasn't budged all week. I'm hoping for at least a STS (stays the same) from last week...if not, I'll just work harder next week!
Thanks for reading!
Andrea♥
1. Chicken Caesar Salad
2. Chicken Breast Dinner
I ended up ordering the Chicken Breast Dinner which came with mini red potatoes and veggies. I made sure to ask that they didn't put any additional sauces or butter/oil on my meal and I sneaked in my own margarine for the potatoes!
It was SO good and I didn't go overboard with all the other options that were available (and trust me...I was tempted a few times!)
I had one piece of sourdough bread that they brought fresh to the table with homemade basil salsa (even though I could have had the whole loaf...of which they brought 3 loaves for the SIX of us!)
Before we got there I decided (and also told Shane) that I wasn't going to have dessert, and that if he wanted some I would just have a teeny bite of his and that was it! I ended up ordering Sorbet, but somewhere along the line the waiter forgot about it...so I took that as a sign and didn't remind him. I'm feeling really proud of myself! Rarely do I stick with my pre-determined choices when I go to a restaurant. I'm going to just try to remember this feeling this weekend when I have another dinner out with a friend coming to visit from Ottawa!
Tomorrow is weigh in, and the scale hasn't budged all week. I'm hoping for at least a STS (stays the same) from last week...if not, I'll just work harder next week!
Thanks for reading!
Andrea♥
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Already tired and it's only Tuesday!
Good morning :)
So last night I attended my third OA meeting...though I'm not a religious person, I'm trying to see past that aspect of the meetings and take from them what I can and what I need. After the meeting I went to the gym! I actually dragged myself there! Awesome!
The rest of this week is going to be super busy so I need to figure a way to get more exercise in. Tonight I have my monthly Aloette sales meeting, then tomorrow is dinner out for a friend's birthday, thursday we're going to a BBQ to celebrate a coworkers recent nuptuals and on the weekend, one of my best friends is coming home from Ottawa! I also have to go to Orillia this weekend!! Like I said....busy week!
My WI is on friday morning....and I took a peek at the scale this morning and I'm back to where I was last friday (and considering how bad the weekend was, I'm pretty happy lol) I'm hoping my activity will offset the weekend...wish me luck :)
Anyway, have a good one!
Andrea♥
So last night I attended my third OA meeting...though I'm not a religious person, I'm trying to see past that aspect of the meetings and take from them what I can and what I need. After the meeting I went to the gym! I actually dragged myself there! Awesome!
The rest of this week is going to be super busy so I need to figure a way to get more exercise in. Tonight I have my monthly Aloette sales meeting, then tomorrow is dinner out for a friend's birthday, thursday we're going to a BBQ to celebrate a coworkers recent nuptuals and on the weekend, one of my best friends is coming home from Ottawa! I also have to go to Orillia this weekend!! Like I said....busy week!
My WI is on friday morning....and I took a peek at the scale this morning and I'm back to where I was last friday (and considering how bad the weekend was, I'm pretty happy lol) I'm hoping my activity will offset the weekend...wish me luck :)
Anyway, have a good one!
Andrea♥
Monday, June 15, 2009
What a busy weekend!
Good Monday Morning!
This weekend went by wayyy too fast!
Friday night Shane had his dad and a few friends over to watch the game. I'm not much of a hockey fan unless I'm at a live game...(oh wow...I really sound pretty picky don't I? hehe) I took off for the gym and did something I've never done before....
....I ran for 10, count them, TEN minutes STRAIGHT!
That's never happened before!
And then I did it AGAIN!
Needless to say, I'm *still* sore!
Saturday I went to a card making workshop! I am a scrapper, but now I love making cards! So many different things you can do! Saturday night Shane and I went out for dinner and then just vegged at home.
Sunday I had a photoshoot at my house. I sell Aloette cosmetics, but another thing I do is offer my make-up application skillz for weddings, prom etc. I basically had this shoot to build my portfolio in hopes of getting more business by showing my "talent" (I suppose??) lol Pictures to come!
Sunday night we went to see The Hangover!
It. Was. SO. GOOD! I didn't stop laughing through the whole movie!
Anyway, this weekend wasn't the best for eating, that's for sure. Though I am really happy that I got myself to the gym, and I will be working out tonight and I'm going to try to get some other form of exercise this week....maybe bike to work tomorrow (5km each way). This week is going to be a really busy one...so I'll keep you posted! :D
Thanks for reading!
Andrea♥
This weekend went by wayyy too fast!
Friday night Shane had his dad and a few friends over to watch the game. I'm not much of a hockey fan unless I'm at a live game...(oh wow...I really sound pretty picky don't I? hehe) I took off for the gym and did something I've never done before....
....I ran for 10, count them, TEN minutes STRAIGHT!
That's never happened before!
And then I did it AGAIN!
Needless to say, I'm *still* sore!
Saturday I went to a card making workshop! I am a scrapper, but now I love making cards! So many different things you can do! Saturday night Shane and I went out for dinner and then just vegged at home.
Sunday I had a photoshoot at my house. I sell Aloette cosmetics, but another thing I do is offer my make-up application skillz for weddings, prom etc. I basically had this shoot to build my portfolio in hopes of getting more business by showing my "talent" (I suppose??) lol Pictures to come!
Sunday night we went to see The Hangover!
It. Was. SO. GOOD! I didn't stop laughing through the whole movie!
Anyway, this weekend wasn't the best for eating, that's for sure. Though I am really happy that I got myself to the gym, and I will be working out tonight and I'm going to try to get some other form of exercise this week....maybe bike to work tomorrow (5km each way). This week is going to be a really busy one...so I'll keep you posted! :D
Thanks for reading!
Andrea♥
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