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So even though I may appear to be a somewhat put together adult…nice job, nice house, big family (aka: Koda, Emme, Cullen, and Syd)…I have a confession whereas I am not all together.
And me and my husband are in the same boat when it comes to this – hence the buildup. And somehow I got the gusto to work on it tonight, and let me just say I am ashamed and disgusted.
My whole backyard with Cullen, Sydney and sometimes Patches(sister’s dog) help was covered in every inch with dog pooh! So nasty! I think I may have carple tunnel using that tool thing and lifting the heavy scooper to the trash across the yard 50+ times!
Yuck!
So – I’m having one of those nights – in a ball curled up on the couch with Koda – my kindred baby boy cat who has decided to take it upon himself to love me and be a warm body/heating pad on my abdominals.
Just want to lie here and not move…
Why is it being a girl = homones, crampage, and raw pain!
So maybe I should of been better at the before and after pics. But really who wants to go back and take a picture when you feel your worst? But I probably could of docuemted it better, and for that I am sorry.
Irregardless, what weight watchers has/is doing for me was showing me where I was over-doing it. I am a 100% foodie, love the stuff, watch the food network 24/7, eat, live and breathe it. Do I make the wrong choices? Not necessarily…I love my veggies, and EVOO, and fruits…however what I had been doing wrong is eating the wrong quantities. That along with some poor choices, and you add an additional 30lbs in a year and a half or so. Yeah = not pretty.
So luckily I had some support from a friend at work. She suggested I join along with her so she could lose her baby weight and I could lose my…umm (finding a sufficient excuse) post newlywed weight. So our 6 month program is now over, (probably be joining the next set when avail at my work) but went on my wii fit and am now very close to the normal BMI. Which is amazing! I have officially lost 21 lbs since my last Dr. appmt a 8-9 months ago. Which is also amazing because they kept telling me to lose some weight since I was now in a pre-diabetic state. Which at first made me gain more weight because it was depressing. (It’s an endless cycle people).
So anyways, I wanted to share some tidbits of information with you that made all the difference.
1. Every day is a new day – if you mess up the day before and go a little crazy, wake up with the desire to make good choices again.
2. Eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day. These are filling foods – so you’re not starving for the next snack. They also have the vitamins and minerals your body needs to feel better and look better.
3. No what foods you go crazy on. “The green light foods” – these foods are the ones you can’t hold yourself back from. So either find a way to make them healthy, or stay away from them.
4. Educate yourself!!! This was probably the biggest deal for me, because it seemed like I naturally was drawn to the less filling, higher calorie items. If I was looking at a menu, grocery shopping, or just choosing a snack and just choose whatever looked the best to me it was almost 95 times out of 100 the worst thing to eat. So I had to retrain myself and look up the nutrition facts first. Once I started seeing positive results the Italian Cheese Bread from Little Ceasars didn’t do it for me anymore. (ok, I may still struggle with that one from time to time)
5. Be more active. K, I was a dance from like the age of 5 thru college…so I naturally was pretty comfortable in my skin. However being that I was dancing and I enjoyed it so much, it didn’t feel like it was a work out. I tried the gym thing, but it felt like a chore. So I’ve gone out of my way and found things that are my like activities than work. Such as bike riding, finding a local ballet class, or taking my lunch hour at work and hoping on the elliptical/tread mill.
So that’s my spiel, and I’m still on track and hoping to get to my goal of 145 sooner than later. However after my celebratory italian meal last night I may need to put a couple more excercises in place again! As of yesterday 14 more lbs to go. 
Oklahoma travels - feeling better
So me and the husband and pretty much avid movie watchers…we have blockbuster.com, netflix (yeah both, crazy), and see the new movies as much as possible.
So I thought I’d start sharing what I thought about them as I saw them. Just kind of putting my two cents in before you get a rental or go out for a night of movies:
Movie Theatre
Star Trek – Ok, I am not a trekkie at all. I had been avoiding this movie for some time, but honestly it was pretty well done. You don’t need to know the history of it all, besides the normal characters and handshakes. (Who doesn’t know the V-shaped live long and prosper). Anyways, I have to say the Zachary Quinto (who I also love in Heros) made the movie all worth wild. I don’t know if it’s the broad eyebrows, or his character which battled to show feelings…but I loved it. It’s good with the special effects, understandable story, and futuristic devices (I love the movies the back in time classics such as Back to the Future, and Peggy Sue gets Married, etc.) Rating – :)
Disney’s Up – Adorable movie – I think the best part of the story for me was the “grumpy old man” from the previews I saw. Learning his story watching the movie made me love him even more. I’m still a kid at heart when it comes to the cartoons, but this one definitely takes the cake of recent family movies. Rathing- :)
Night at the Museum 2 – Ok, so I had some time to fill on vacation and ended up taking this movie in as well…and I have to say the first one was way better. The story line/acting is cutesy for the family, but you basically saw the just of it on the previews. Nothing new in this one. Rating- :p:p
Rentals:
New in Town – Renee Zellwegger and Harry Connick Jr (I hear his music) – The movie was ok. Nothing amazing, I feel like these stories can get a bit predictable. Plus there is something very unusual about Renee’s face in the movie – very distracting. Rating: :p
Paul Blart: Mall Cop – I liked Kevin James in Hitch- pretty adorable guy in the movie – and who could forget his dance. But this one was a little too cutsey for my liking. He is a sad single dad looking for love and protecting his mall. Alright for a night in with dinner, but nothing too crazy here. Rating: :p
There is the latest -should have some more for you later.
So for those of you who do not know – The Good, Bad, and Ugly is my older sister of 2 years. She was providing housing for my little sister for about a year now and given that she has moved into smaller living quarters the little sister is now staying with me and the husband.
Along with that move her b-friend has also been connected at her hip since her stay. So far he is fairly polite and friendly – so no big deal there as of yet. However it is usually a bit of a surprise to get 2 roomates.
Anyways, I thought I’d share some recent events over the past week of our new living situation of my conversations with the new roomates. Let me just advise you before you read on that I am fully aware that I am OCD about cleaning – if you have read my past cleaning = serenity…and I am a bit of a cooking extrodinaire given my obsession with food network .
Scenerio 1- in the kitchen @ the island.
Little Sister: Where is my movie?
Me: Where movies belong *eyebrow raised to teach her a lesson*
Little Sister: Oh yeah, where is that, you have movies in the bedrooms, movies in that bookshelf, movies near the tv.
Me: Well, if I plan on watching a movie soon then I put them near the tv – that is what makes sense.
Scenerio 2 – On the phone with the big sis in the kitchen talking loudly 
Me – OMG there are so many dishes in my sink. I HATE coming home to these. I feel like a disgusting person having dishes sit in my sink overnight – super gross. This is ridiculous!
Scenerio 3 – After a night of fun filled food, and beverages (maybe quite a few for some)
boyfriend (bf) -I just wanted to let you know how badly I feel when I put my dishes in the sink
Me – Yes, you should…I hate dishes left in the sink
bf- Well it’s just that the dishwasher is usually full, and I don’t know where anything goes.
Me – *in my mind* you should learn
Scenerio 4 – The next morning really around 8am ish – doing bills at the computer and the little sister walks past the office
Me – OMG you are awake!
little sis – uh huh
Me – Are you going to stay awake? I’ve been up since 6am and have feed the animals, cut the trees, gone for a bike ride, did the dishes, did the laundry, did the bills.
little sis – you are crazy
Me – If you stay up I’ll make you breakfast
little sis – fine, I think my bf is getting up too
Scenerio 5 – At the island me making my breakfast feast…cutting bananas
bf – your little sis won’t eat those … she only likes the bananas that are partially green and fresh
me – are you kidding me, these are fine -besides you’ll just make the mushy with hot maple syrup!
little sis – no, they are mushy I won’t eat those.
me- you are crazy – what about these strawberries then, they will be delicious on the pancakes!
little sis – umm now, I don’t like them because they were frozen – they have a weird taste – I only like fresh
bf – yeah they taste like they have alcohol in them when you put them in the microwave
me – you guys are ridiculous – I’m making you your own personal IHop here and you are ruining my creation by being so boring!
Some of you may have your conditions…and I’m not trying to belittle anyone’s own issues or what not…but I was curious if anyone out there could relate to mine.
Here it is, and I am telling the complete truth here: I do not sweat.
Ok, ok…I know what you may be thinking how is that even possible, wouldn’t you explode or something, don’t you live in Arizona which is known to be over 100 degrees of utter, disgusting hotness?
Well, to you I say yes it is a bit inconvenient. Especially given the habitat my parents chose to raise me in. I still recall my mom telling me when I was a baby she would have to put a cold wet washcloth over my head to stop me from turning tomato red.
So what are the side affects you ask? Well, depending on the degree of overheating…it is red in the face, dizzy, neasea, and weakness. Someone once mentioned to me that meant my body had no ability to get rid of toxins. But it’s not like I can’t go to the restroom – isn’t that what I’m doing?
Anyways, anyone else feeling my pain out there? Just curious
So I just came back from a fun filled trip with my bff. I tagged along on her business trip which = free hotel/rental car/food (if we split). So here’s the exciting times.
- First the weeekend started with a camping trip with her and her sister and our spouses. We camped, ate smores, went swimming in the lake, and relaxed out in nature. The best part of the trip was probaby the weather being that it was a little rainy = beautiful!
- Next came back and got on a airplane with my BFF
- Went to an amzing restaurant in Dallas Tx – Wolf Gang Puck – and for those of you who don’t know I am a food fanatic – so it was amazing
- Next drove to Oklahoma City and saw the sites
Here’s some pics!
camping rain!
Wolf Gang Puck 560 Restuarant
Oklahoma!
Well for those of you out there that don’t know me, let me just say that i am a bit of a numbers freak. I just think that way. It’s my calculating mind…and not necessarily always pure numbers are running thru my mind, but situational things that add up. So when I decided to join the Weight Watchers System to lose some of the 30lbs I put on since my wedding (Yeah who knew married life could be so grand ) it’s kind of got me a little crazy I must say.
Did you know a tortilla is 7 points!?! Can you believe that, it’s so flat and little and delicious as a wrap/cheese crisp, etc. And that’s not even adding anything to it to make it tasty!
Yeah, and don’t even think about a burger at McD’s…that’s like your whole alotment of points for the day.
Even the butter you put on the bread, or the oil you cook with adds up…and I’m not always eating from the box that breaks out the calories, fat, and fiber. Especially since I enjoy putting my chef hat on most nights.
So you can see where this can become perplexing/mind altering.
Almost made me think twice today about eating the delicious slice of apple pie today for a coworkers bday.
Me: Could I see the label on that pie?
Fellow female coworker: No, you can not…
Friend coworker: Please pass it over, we just need to take a quick peek.
Fellow female coworker reluctantly reads the label…mmhmm, sugar, more sugar, and some apples, no nutrition break down.
Friend coworker: Well, that means it’s 0 points then!
Me: Nice!
Well, my BFF reminded me this weekend it is important to take some time out and gussy yourself up a bit. And I have to say, after some hesitation I’ve found myself greatful for that “me” upkeep.
Which makes me think…it’s pretty easy for us go a day without showering, or maybe stop shaving for a day…or a week (maybe that’s more me), or just get lazy with our fashion wardrobe. But it is refreshing to push yourself to clean things up a bit…
So my weekend consisted of the following
- Getting my car washed – My car is still ghetto fabulous with the missing hubcab ( I do plan on ordering it) from my sidewalk collision, but getting it washed made it run like new in my heart
- Mani/Pedi – my toes and nails were a site to see before…and now I can’t help but to gaze upon them all day now!
- Some work clothes – I heart JCPenny’s and their sales
- Dyed the hair – thank goodness for hair dye in a box! (I’m not made of money)
So these few things although may be the norm for some, it’s been awhile for me.
Oh, yeah, and the shaving of the legs can be a good thing too
I was one of those kids growing up. I wasn’t very socially prone. An observer of sorts. My mom would always say I would have to figure people out first before I decided if i wanted to share my well thought out words with them.
Since I’ve grown up that has changed a little. I’ve learned in order to be functional in a corporate office one must be friendly, talkative, and outgoing. So I pretend to be for the most part. j/k
So there was this time when I was little when tv was the most important thing to me. Here I was with my port-a-potty learning to use it…dunno what age that is anymore 1/2? Yeah I don’t have children.hahah
And I hear the muppet music in the other room..and I would grab the port-a-potty and head to the room with the tv and my favorite show of the time. At the time it was a way for my mom to know how acute my hearing was. I sopose I wasn’t very responsive as a child. But I think it was just my choosiness. (I may of made that word up)
Well, I have gotten over the Muppets, but since then tv still has a soft spot in my heart of hearts. So, I went from the Muppets to Julia Childs. As you may be well aware my older sibling (Good Bad And Ugly) is no cook…but I would love watching those shows and learn, and have my hand in the kitchen as well. Today there is just something about me and the Food Network now.
I don’t know what it is, but even when they are make sardines and sauerkraut (K so techinically they don’t make such things, but if they did) there is something about the way they make it. The technique, the care, the chopping. I can’t get enough of it.
My favs of the moment, that I actually DVR is Giada at Home, and Barefoot Contessa. It just doesn’t matter how bad the day, I turn on the show and instantly am at peace.
Is it just me?
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