Hey guys!
I am trying to find the best pair of running shoes, I have decided on Nike Free Run +2 but I HATE all the colors! I tried to customize but they don't have yellow/gold as an option, I was gonna make some sweet black and yellow ones, Pittsburgh style. Ah my search continues. Maybe I'll try finish line. Or Dick's shhhh don't tell my boss.
But I have created a new goal for myself; Stop biting my nails. It is my worst nervous habit. Every time there is a stressful situation or even when I'm just bored, I bite my nails. When I'm running late, my whole hand is in my mouth. It's gross and disgusting but it's something I've done my whole life. And as of today I am 1 day without biting my nails. I painted them, so to not mess up the nail polish, I can't bite my nails. Of course I want to bite them but I'm giving this a real shot, because I want to have nice looking nails and not stubs. I don't know many people who still bite their nails, but I hope if you know what I'm talking about and maybe you can give it a try too.
But I have been on track with my weight loss since I got my stitches out. There are days when I just don't want to work out. I feel like I have been out of the running/moving game for too long and when I was doing it, it was for a purpose, playing volleyball. Now it's to feel better about myself but some days I feel perfectly fine about myself so I feel I don't need to workout, but that is a lame excuse. I just think I'm not the right person to motivate myself to get on the treadmill. I need a trainer. Yelling at me and telling me what to do. Like on TV. It just gets difficult to do it when all I want to do is sleep. And I am still very busy these days. It gets crazy sometimes but I just need to get through it. I'm an "adult" now so I guess these are the things I need to deal with. Is there a go back to my childhood days button?
Friday, February 10, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Hello!
What a great run I just had! I'm all sweaty, it's great!
Just wanted to share with you that my friend Annie, has written a healthy living blog on our local Patch.com and wanted to share the link with you! She talks about certain diets and cookbooks that you should or should not use! It's a great article! So proud of her!
http://peters.patch.com/blog_posts/cookbooks-for-successful-resolutions
I also have been looking at certain recipes that I want to try. I want to kinda eat the same things that I love but with a more healthy spin on them. Like chicken or mac and cheese, I just have to make it myself instead of someone else that's all. I also have noticed that I have been binge eating a little more than I'd like to, at night. So I'm trying really hard to cut that out because I binge eat a lot after dinner. Hopefully there is a healthy way to figure that out than to stave myself and then eat everything in sight. I also need to get the blender out so I can make some fruit smoothies for the morning before I walk out the door or while I'm at work. I need to start putting these things into my everyday living that way it's not a chore when I have to remember to do it.
But I'm hoping the rest of your workouts and diets are going well, I know it's hard! But just think of the slamming body you want to have and by summer you will have it! If you just keep up with it, that's all! Right mind=sexy body.
What a great run I just had! I'm all sweaty, it's great!
Just wanted to share with you that my friend Annie, has written a healthy living blog on our local Patch.com and wanted to share the link with you! She talks about certain diets and cookbooks that you should or should not use! It's a great article! So proud of her!
http://peters.patch.com/blog_posts/cookbooks-for-successful-resolutions
I also have been looking at certain recipes that I want to try. I want to kinda eat the same things that I love but with a more healthy spin on them. Like chicken or mac and cheese, I just have to make it myself instead of someone else that's all. I also have noticed that I have been binge eating a little more than I'd like to, at night. So I'm trying really hard to cut that out because I binge eat a lot after dinner. Hopefully there is a healthy way to figure that out than to stave myself and then eat everything in sight. I also need to get the blender out so I can make some fruit smoothies for the morning before I walk out the door or while I'm at work. I need to start putting these things into my everyday living that way it's not a chore when I have to remember to do it.
But I'm hoping the rest of your workouts and diets are going well, I know it's hard! But just think of the slamming body you want to have and by summer you will have it! If you just keep up with it, that's all! Right mind=sexy body.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sorry about that
Hey guys,
Sorry I have not posted in a really long time, I had some minor surgery and had 10 stitches in my leg which limited my exercise for 13 days. But got them out and now I'm back on track. I did stray away from my healthy living for a couple of "cheat days" but now I am back. Tonight for dinner, shrimp salad with some peas.
Also I have been thinking about going vegetarian for lent. Of course I will eat fish, but I know I will have to make the full commitment to do it strong, because I know my parents won't be right there with me. They love their steak. So I will just have to make my meals before the week and just keep with it. But not 100% on that yet, I'll get back to you.
But I also want to get back into yoga on a weekly basis. They have classes at the rec center but sometimes I can't go during those times, so I'll have to look into that as well. But now I have a crazy schedule, I have started babysitting 2 days a week which gives me less time off and with my regular job and my once a week night job, I would just rather lay in bed than run on the treadmill. And I know you know what I'm talking about but some nights or mornings, I just need to get my ass out of bed and do at least 20 mins on the treadmill. I just have to do it.
I have also been gently easing myself into cooking. As some of you know, cooking is not my forte. I'm not a big fan. As Brianna's mom, Pam, would say "(Food) tastes so much better when someone else makes it for you" And she is absolutely right. But I have the app, Pinterest, on my iPhone and there are recipes and workout tips on there all the time, so if you don't have it yet, get it. You will probably be on the waiting list for a couple days, but it's worth the wait. Such good ideas and tips. I also cannot wait until it is warm again, which is when I want to start biking on the trail. I used to ride my bike everywhere when I was a kid, and I just miss the wind in my hair. Also its great exercise.
Just need to get back on track. Still playing volleyball though! And I'm trying to get on another team whenever this is done, so if anyone wants to do it with me, you let me know! I want to end it with a quote I saw today on, Pinterest. Eat not for the body you have but for the body you want.
Sorry I have not posted in a really long time, I had some minor surgery and had 10 stitches in my leg which limited my exercise for 13 days. But got them out and now I'm back on track. I did stray away from my healthy living for a couple of "cheat days" but now I am back. Tonight for dinner, shrimp salad with some peas.
Also I have been thinking about going vegetarian for lent. Of course I will eat fish, but I know I will have to make the full commitment to do it strong, because I know my parents won't be right there with me. They love their steak. So I will just have to make my meals before the week and just keep with it. But not 100% on that yet, I'll get back to you.
But I also want to get back into yoga on a weekly basis. They have classes at the rec center but sometimes I can't go during those times, so I'll have to look into that as well. But now I have a crazy schedule, I have started babysitting 2 days a week which gives me less time off and with my regular job and my once a week night job, I would just rather lay in bed than run on the treadmill. And I know you know what I'm talking about but some nights or mornings, I just need to get my ass out of bed and do at least 20 mins on the treadmill. I just have to do it.
I have also been gently easing myself into cooking. As some of you know, cooking is not my forte. I'm not a big fan. As Brianna's mom, Pam, would say "(Food) tastes so much better when someone else makes it for you" And she is absolutely right. But I have the app, Pinterest, on my iPhone and there are recipes and workout tips on there all the time, so if you don't have it yet, get it. You will probably be on the waiting list for a couple days, but it's worth the wait. Such good ideas and tips. I also cannot wait until it is warm again, which is when I want to start biking on the trail. I used to ride my bike everywhere when I was a kid, and I just miss the wind in my hair. Also its great exercise.
Just need to get back on track. Still playing volleyball though! And I'm trying to get on another team whenever this is done, so if anyone wants to do it with me, you let me know! I want to end it with a quote I saw today on, Pinterest. Eat not for the body you have but for the body you want.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
God I've missed this
Today was a great day!
Today I finally got back into playing volleyball.
My sport. My passion. And at one point in time, my everything.
I was asked to join a team by my old coach because her friend needed an extra player. And now I am so thankful she thought of me. I didn't know a single person, but showing up tonight was definitely what I needed. I needed to be apart of a team and actually do what I love to do! And what a workout! I love coming home and being all smelly after a great night of volleyball. I miss it so. I am so excited to keep playing and I want to keep playing! This league has games all year round so if anyone wants to make a team let me know!
And same old same old, I've been eating healthy and walking/running every day and if I feel like it I'll pop in a P90X DVD. Also got weights to start out with as well, I wanna see some guns. This just makes me feel on cloud 9, and I don't know if it's from the adrenaline high or me just missing playing but I always want to play and it seems like no one else does or I don't get an invite. So now I am starting out with new people and hopefully some new friends! Ah I wish this was more than once a week but then I feel like I really wouldn't have a life more than I do now. So once a week sounds perfect.
And that's what this is, perfect. Nothing more and nothing less but perfect.
Today I finally got back into playing volleyball.
My sport. My passion. And at one point in time, my everything.
I was asked to join a team by my old coach because her friend needed an extra player. And now I am so thankful she thought of me. I didn't know a single person, but showing up tonight was definitely what I needed. I needed to be apart of a team and actually do what I love to do! And what a workout! I love coming home and being all smelly after a great night of volleyball. I miss it so. I am so excited to keep playing and I want to keep playing! This league has games all year round so if anyone wants to make a team let me know!
And same old same old, I've been eating healthy and walking/running every day and if I feel like it I'll pop in a P90X DVD. Also got weights to start out with as well, I wanna see some guns. This just makes me feel on cloud 9, and I don't know if it's from the adrenaline high or me just missing playing but I always want to play and it seems like no one else does or I don't get an invite. So now I am starting out with new people and hopefully some new friends! Ah I wish this was more than once a week but then I feel like I really wouldn't have a life more than I do now. So once a week sounds perfect.
And that's what this is, perfect. Nothing more and nothing less but perfect.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Slow and steady wins the race
Hey guys, sorry about not posting yesterday, had other things on my mind.
But wanted to give you an update. Still on track with the diet! It's definitely easier this time around than over the summer. I have been feeling better physically and I feel more alert during the day, because I haven't been putting junk in my system. Also, I got invited to play on a volleyball team for Pittsburgh Sports League! It is once a week and I am so excited to play! I have always been looking for places to play volleyball and I definitely want to keep that going. I feel by doing this I can exercise by doing what I LOVE to do. I can also meet new people because I don't know anyone on my team. A friend of a friend needed an extra person to play with them so I'm so excited that she thought of me! But I see this as an opportunity to meet new people and maybe make some new friends that love to do what I love to do and hopefully make some volleyball connections.
But none the less, I have not been working out. I have just been out of the workout scene in the longest time that it's definitely hard to get back into the mental state of getting up, and putting my body through that. But just with the diet alone I have been fitting better in my clothes and jeans, something is happening and I am loving it. I just have to get that extra push to get myself out of bed in the morning and doing something, P90X or the treadmill, anything really. I need to tighten up my mid- section if you will.
I also got my mom into working out as well. She has her own diet to worry about though so we don't follow the same rules. For those of you who don't know, my mom has the disease Celiac Sprue, which is when your body has an allergic reaction to Gluten or wheat. She can't have bread, pasta, pizza, pretzels, anything with gluten in it. So she has to make up for some of the foods she can't eat. But at the same time, it's genetic and I have to be aware of the fact that I may develop this disease someday. Which if that day ever comes, I know there will be a mourning period for pizza. I miss pizza, even now I could go for some pizza or some chips and dip. Even if i have low fat sour cream and fat free ranch dip with light chips, it will NOT be the same as regular sour cream with regular ranch dip and ruffled chips. Ah chips.
But I do need to try new and healthy recipes and really make more of an effort to work out. At least get on the treadmill! I also need to keep up with my bedtime habits. Because sometimes I just get so lazy that I don't take my contacts out or wash my face and you know what that means, styes and zits. And no one wants that. But over all I am so happy to be back in with volleyball and I hope I can keep going to it. I miss it even more now than I did a year ago, and I'm so glad that I have this chance to do it again. And I am happy that I am feeling better than I was, I really feel like there is progress happening and I want it to keep going!
Keeping up with the diet and making more of an effort to exercise is all that I need to focus on right now and I hope I can get back on that track.
But wanted to give you an update. Still on track with the diet! It's definitely easier this time around than over the summer. I have been feeling better physically and I feel more alert during the day, because I haven't been putting junk in my system. Also, I got invited to play on a volleyball team for Pittsburgh Sports League! It is once a week and I am so excited to play! I have always been looking for places to play volleyball and I definitely want to keep that going. I feel by doing this I can exercise by doing what I LOVE to do. I can also meet new people because I don't know anyone on my team. A friend of a friend needed an extra person to play with them so I'm so excited that she thought of me! But I see this as an opportunity to meet new people and maybe make some new friends that love to do what I love to do and hopefully make some volleyball connections.
But none the less, I have not been working out. I have just been out of the workout scene in the longest time that it's definitely hard to get back into the mental state of getting up, and putting my body through that. But just with the diet alone I have been fitting better in my clothes and jeans, something is happening and I am loving it. I just have to get that extra push to get myself out of bed in the morning and doing something, P90X or the treadmill, anything really. I need to tighten up my mid- section if you will.
I also got my mom into working out as well. She has her own diet to worry about though so we don't follow the same rules. For those of you who don't know, my mom has the disease Celiac Sprue, which is when your body has an allergic reaction to Gluten or wheat. She can't have bread, pasta, pizza, pretzels, anything with gluten in it. So she has to make up for some of the foods she can't eat. But at the same time, it's genetic and I have to be aware of the fact that I may develop this disease someday. Which if that day ever comes, I know there will be a mourning period for pizza. I miss pizza, even now I could go for some pizza or some chips and dip. Even if i have low fat sour cream and fat free ranch dip with light chips, it will NOT be the same as regular sour cream with regular ranch dip and ruffled chips. Ah chips.
But I do need to try new and healthy recipes and really make more of an effort to work out. At least get on the treadmill! I also need to keep up with my bedtime habits. Because sometimes I just get so lazy that I don't take my contacts out or wash my face and you know what that means, styes and zits. And no one wants that. But over all I am so happy to be back in with volleyball and I hope I can keep going to it. I miss it even more now than I did a year ago, and I'm so glad that I have this chance to do it again. And I am happy that I am feeling better than I was, I really feel like there is progress happening and I want it to keep going!
Keeping up with the diet and making more of an effort to exercise is all that I need to focus on right now and I hope I can get back on that track.
Friday, January 13, 2012
One day, I'll get out of here
Hey people, today I hit a road block. Got home from a long day at work and just wanted to sit. And today started that lovely time of month where I cry at toilet paper commercials and sleep all the time. So today was just a diet day. I don't like to workout late at night because it will just make me stay up all night.
But today I felt like every other day when I don't want to be home. I really really wish I had my own place. Living with my parents can be difficult at times. I feel like the magazine on the coffee table isn't the end of the world but when I'm in the middle of getting ready for work or doing something on my computer, I HAVE to move it or the whole wide world will blow up if I don't. Another thing is, I like to do laundry by myself and when no one is home, which is rare because lately I don't have days off. Because if I leave it alone and go upstairs, someone aka my Dad puts it in the dryer and then some of my clothes shrink. I am confined to my room most of the time because I know if I go out there a fight will ensue or I will have to do a non important thing (in my eyes) that very second or the fate of the free world will be over if I don't.
It makes it difficult to be motivated about myself when I don't want to leave my room. And to top it all off I just paid a $300 student loan bill and it makes me so mad because I could be using that $300 for rent or bills at my own apartment. What was the use of going to college just to work part time?! And I can't get full time at my job, even though I would like to, because of my student loans! I can't work more than 29 hours a week or else I can't get the reduced amount. And $300 is not reduced, the reduction only lasts a year and then you have to re apply. And so with my student loans all averaging about $390 a month, which makes me sick, I am still at home...indefinitely. I know most people are in the same boat as me, but you don't live with my Dad. Everyone has their issues with their parents and I know I have mine, it just gets a little overwhelming when I don't see eye to eye with him all the time. Which makes me want to down some cheese fries and a chocolate shake.
But back to me, today I ate very healthy. Breakfast: yogurt and an apple. Lunch: salad with Italian dressing, and for dinner: eggplant Parmesan. snacks: half a bag of light pop corn and peanut butter with graham crackers. I have been looking online at different recipes for me to try, but another thing is, I like to do that by myself. Or my mom will be looking over my shoulder at all times making sure I'm doing it right or if she can help. If I already know how to make something, I don't mind but if it's something new I don't want to screw up in front of anyone. I want to make breakfasts that I can freeze and then the night before I have to work I can take it out and have it be ready to go the next morning. I also want to make new dinners because I feel in this house we make the same things over and over again and maybe not the healthiest.
But tomorrow needs to be back on track. I need to make myself better and not worry about my other problems. I do always have to keep working on myself and my relationships with my parents but I need to focus on my healthy living. It's just so hard when all I wanna do now is sleep and cry because the bear can't get the toilet paper off his butt.
But today I felt like every other day when I don't want to be home. I really really wish I had my own place. Living with my parents can be difficult at times. I feel like the magazine on the coffee table isn't the end of the world but when I'm in the middle of getting ready for work or doing something on my computer, I HAVE to move it or the whole wide world will blow up if I don't. Another thing is, I like to do laundry by myself and when no one is home, which is rare because lately I don't have days off. Because if I leave it alone and go upstairs, someone aka my Dad puts it in the dryer and then some of my clothes shrink. I am confined to my room most of the time because I know if I go out there a fight will ensue or I will have to do a non important thing (in my eyes) that very second or the fate of the free world will be over if I don't.
It makes it difficult to be motivated about myself when I don't want to leave my room. And to top it all off I just paid a $300 student loan bill and it makes me so mad because I could be using that $300 for rent or bills at my own apartment. What was the use of going to college just to work part time?! And I can't get full time at my job, even though I would like to, because of my student loans! I can't work more than 29 hours a week or else I can't get the reduced amount. And $300 is not reduced, the reduction only lasts a year and then you have to re apply. And so with my student loans all averaging about $390 a month, which makes me sick, I am still at home...indefinitely. I know most people are in the same boat as me, but you don't live with my Dad. Everyone has their issues with their parents and I know I have mine, it just gets a little overwhelming when I don't see eye to eye with him all the time. Which makes me want to down some cheese fries and a chocolate shake.
But back to me, today I ate very healthy. Breakfast: yogurt and an apple. Lunch: salad with Italian dressing, and for dinner: eggplant Parmesan. snacks: half a bag of light pop corn and peanut butter with graham crackers. I have been looking online at different recipes for me to try, but another thing is, I like to do that by myself. Or my mom will be looking over my shoulder at all times making sure I'm doing it right or if she can help. If I already know how to make something, I don't mind but if it's something new I don't want to screw up in front of anyone. I want to make breakfasts that I can freeze and then the night before I have to work I can take it out and have it be ready to go the next morning. I also want to make new dinners because I feel in this house we make the same things over and over again and maybe not the healthiest.
But tomorrow needs to be back on track. I need to make myself better and not worry about my other problems. I do always have to keep working on myself and my relationships with my parents but I need to focus on my healthy living. It's just so hard when all I wanna do now is sleep and cry because the bear can't get the toilet paper off his butt.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Same old same old
Hey people!
Short blog today. Today was my off day, mainly because I didn't have enough hours in the day to exercise, but definitely kept with my diet, did have one slice of cheese! So sue me. But I do love hear about new recipes for healthy living! Brianna LOVES to cook and she is a veg (that's a vegetarian not a lazy person) so every time I have one of her dinners I know it's gonna be good and healthy! She has this salmon recipe that is to die for! And I want to start making my own dinners and my own breakfasts so it can be quick and easy when I'm heading out the door! But all in all my legs are still extremely sore and i just can't believe I put myself through that, but it's what I have to do to look smoking hot! Well another good way to keep healthy is have a routine and it's about my bed time!
Keep going with your healthy habits!
Short blog today. Today was my off day, mainly because I didn't have enough hours in the day to exercise, but definitely kept with my diet, did have one slice of cheese! So sue me. But I do love hear about new recipes for healthy living! Brianna LOVES to cook and she is a veg (that's a vegetarian not a lazy person) so every time I have one of her dinners I know it's gonna be good and healthy! She has this salmon recipe that is to die for! And I want to start making my own dinners and my own breakfasts so it can be quick and easy when I'm heading out the door! But all in all my legs are still extremely sore and i just can't believe I put myself through that, but it's what I have to do to look smoking hot! Well another good way to keep healthy is have a routine and it's about my bed time!
Keep going with your healthy habits!
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