Body Sculpting class KICKED MY BUTT. Literally. It was fun and I enjoyed the class. I was even feeling pretty good yesterday and I thinking I was all hot stuff. Then I woke up this morning. Doing lunges across a basketball court with weights on your shoulders will really do a number on your gluteus maximus. And doing the plank with a side twist will turn your obliques to jelly. Painful jelly. Just so you know.
But I am going back tomorrow and I CAN'T WAIT. I am just a glutton for punishment.
And Santa, you can cross the new workout shoes off my list. I found some today and treated myself. Instead, you can bring me a matching flatware set that won't bend when scooping icecream. Or some new pots and pans. Whatever. I'm not needy or anything.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Dear Santa...
I know I am too old to sit on Santa's lap and ask for special presents and treats. But it doesn't stop me from wishing. Here is my grown up Christmas list. And no, this isn't like the altruistic one in the song. This is purely materialistic and selfish. I am allowed that every once in a while, right?
1. New Workout Shoes (ones that won't slip on the floor and make doing the moves that. much. harder.)
2. New Workout Gear (if I am going to be sweaty and stinky I want to at least have cute clothes -- ones that make my butt look nice and not saggy would be a real plus)
3. A laptop computer.
4. A new camera
5. A new vacuum (I have been trying to run my other one into the ground, but it still isn't dead -- darn those Hoovers. And Santa, Brian has a family member that works for Dyson. You can get a sweet discount)
6. Clothes are always good.
7. A Maid. Hey, a girl can dream, right?
1. New Workout Shoes (ones that won't slip on the floor and make doing the moves that. much. harder.)
2. New Workout Gear (if I am going to be sweaty and stinky I want to at least have cute clothes -- ones that make my butt look nice and not saggy would be a real plus)
3. A laptop computer.
4. A new camera
5. A new vacuum (I have been trying to run my other one into the ground, but it still isn't dead -- darn those Hoovers. And Santa, Brian has a family member that works for Dyson. You can get a sweet discount)
6. Clothes are always good.
7. A Maid. Hey, a girl can dream, right?
Monday, December 10, 2007
Phase II
I have joined the gym. The only thing I hate more than getting all sweaty and stinky is doing it in front of other people. But it was becoming apparent that if I want to take this to the next level and get rid of this last layer of padding that I would have to have access to better equipment and more variety. So look out ladies -- there will be a new huffer and puffer in the body sculpt class. I am even going to give spinning a shot -- as soon as I get my hands on some padded shorts.
My new motivation is to be able to fit into my wedding dress. My 10th Wedding Anniversary is coming up in April and how cool would it be to be looking as good now as I did then?? I even have the capability of looking BETTER because I was thin then, but I was not in shape. I relied on my good genes and metabolism until they left me high and dry when I first got pregnant. Here is a picture of me on my wedding day (weight then: 115 weight now: not 115)
My new motivation is to be able to fit into my wedding dress. My 10th Wedding Anniversary is coming up in April and how cool would it be to be looking as good now as I did then?? I even have the capability of looking BETTER because I was thin then, but I was not in shape. I relied on my good genes and metabolism until they left me high and dry when I first got pregnant. Here is a picture of me on my wedding day (weight then: 115 weight now: not 115)
So here's to reaching old goals and setting new ones. Now I am going to go shower. I had my first date with the eliptical and I am beat.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
In Need of an Ark
My friend Michelle braved the torrential rain to take some photos today. I like being dry too much to do that, so I am "borrowing" her photos and posting them here so that all of my friends and family in dry locations can feel sorry for us.
The 'lake' by Joelle's school (it is usually all grass and trees).
The local "creek." I think some of the ducks needed Dramamine.
The tennis courts at the park.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Let It Snow...
I am looking out my window here by the computer and the snow is coming down HARD. I don't think it is cold enough for it to stick right now, but it sure is pretty to watch falling. And it is nice that it is happening on a Saturday. None of us have anywhere we need to be. We can just stay in and enjoy it.
We had a busy week as far as Christmas prep goes. The tree is up. The rest of the decorations are slowly making their way out of boxes. The Little People Nativity set is a huge hit, as always. Jaren will even stop trying to pull things off of the tree to play with it. Speaking of the tree, we have it up on a table this year. It worked as a deterrent for a few days. It was out of his direct line of site and Jaren didn't even NOTICE it for three days. Now I am going to have to be vigilant to make sure he doesn't destroy it. Every year I understand more and more why my mom wouldn't let us put up our tree until the middle of December. Once that tree is up the kids go CRAZY.
The outdoor lights aren't up yet, and I don't know when they WILL go up. We bought some new ones for this year, but I don't think I want Brian climbing around on the roof in the snow...
I am about 95% done with Christmas shopping and wrapping. Most of the things for people that live out of state were purchased online and sent directly to them. So when you get them, pretend that they are wrapped nice and pretty with a creative, hand made card, okay? The neighbor gifts were taken care of at Super Saturday (woo hoo!!!). The Christmas cards have been purchased and pictures printed, but I *do* still have to write the letter. Maybe I will do that today since I won't be going out to fight the crowds or the weather. I also have a little crafty gift that I wanted to make for a few people, but it requires sewing and I am a bit rusty on that. I'll have to see if I can get my act together before Christmas.
I uploaded the pictures from Vegas, but we both look so goofy in the ones of us (like the one of Brian grinning because he got a high five from most of the Tarheel team) that I don't think I'll post them. The "game" shots I tried to get are horrible and dark and blurry -- fueling my desire for a new camera. Oh, for the days when even an ambitious Christmas list capped out at about $200. Now I don't think one THING on my wish list costs as little as $200. And no, I have no delusions that I am getting anything from that list, anyway. So Brian, you can put away your inhaler and slow your heartrate down to a normal speed.
AND... (drumroll please)... I LOST THE VEGAS WEIGHT. I had to stand on the scale three times this morning before I could believe it. I am down to my lowest weight since before I got pregnant with Jillise. Now I move on to those stubborn last 10 that have been a part of my life for WAY too long. I ordered another bottle of Alli to help me out. I have learned (again) that I have very little willpower if I don't have something keeping me in check. The Alli does just that. So here's to a low fat Christmas and some new clothes on the other side of the holiday season. CHEERS!!
We had a busy week as far as Christmas prep goes. The tree is up. The rest of the decorations are slowly making their way out of boxes. The Little People Nativity set is a huge hit, as always. Jaren will even stop trying to pull things off of the tree to play with it. Speaking of the tree, we have it up on a table this year. It worked as a deterrent for a few days. It was out of his direct line of site and Jaren didn't even NOTICE it for three days. Now I am going to have to be vigilant to make sure he doesn't destroy it. Every year I understand more and more why my mom wouldn't let us put up our tree until the middle of December. Once that tree is up the kids go CRAZY.
The outdoor lights aren't up yet, and I don't know when they WILL go up. We bought some new ones for this year, but I don't think I want Brian climbing around on the roof in the snow...
I am about 95% done with Christmas shopping and wrapping. Most of the things for people that live out of state were purchased online and sent directly to them. So when you get them, pretend that they are wrapped nice and pretty with a creative, hand made card, okay? The neighbor gifts were taken care of at Super Saturday (woo hoo!!!). The Christmas cards have been purchased and pictures printed, but I *do* still have to write the letter. Maybe I will do that today since I won't be going out to fight the crowds or the weather. I also have a little crafty gift that I wanted to make for a few people, but it requires sewing and I am a bit rusty on that. I'll have to see if I can get my act together before Christmas.
I uploaded the pictures from Vegas, but we both look so goofy in the ones of us (like the one of Brian grinning because he got a high five from most of the Tarheel team) that I don't think I'll post them. The "game" shots I tried to get are horrible and dark and blurry -- fueling my desire for a new camera. Oh, for the days when even an ambitious Christmas list capped out at about $200. Now I don't think one THING on my wish list costs as little as $200. And no, I have no delusions that I am getting anything from that list, anyway. So Brian, you can put away your inhaler and slow your heartrate down to a normal speed.
AND... (drumroll please)... I LOST THE VEGAS WEIGHT. I had to stand on the scale three times this morning before I could believe it. I am down to my lowest weight since before I got pregnant with Jillise. Now I move on to those stubborn last 10 that have been a part of my life for WAY too long. I ordered another bottle of Alli to help me out. I have learned (again) that I have very little willpower if I don't have something keeping me in check. The Alli does just that. So here's to a low fat Christmas and some new clothes on the other side of the holiday season. CHEERS!!
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