February in Review

February in Review...

Feb. 1.

• Weigh-in: 143.8 This month's goal to reach 139 (or lower) by Mar. 1st when I weigh-in again. Until then, I'll keep hitting that gym and taking some that giggle out of my wiggle!
• For the first time in my life I was told I have a big mouth and told it was a compliment! hahaha Crazy...what it equaled to was being interviewed about the HIIT class for AFN. Not sure I did to great at that, but I did it...now if I'm working out in the gym and see myself on the tv - I'll probably fall off the darn treadmill. :) Me? A big mouth? I must be getting confident.

Feb. 2.

• Muscles sore, body tired...it's the life.
• Warning TMI...now you may proceed.
  These past few workouts have really worked my boobs over!!! So stinking sore!
  How wrong would it be to ask hubby to massage them? Haha The poor things need some TLC!!!
  Any of you have this problem? I mean it's not like you can book a massage for those! I'm gonna have to buy some frozen peas, uh?
  Ouch...ouch...ouch
• Nap didn't happen. Forgot I had physio. Yet, I still survived the gym. I've a strong feeling I'm gonna sleep good tonight!!!

Feb. 3.

• My body says: I'm tired lady, take me to the gym and I'll kill you. My head says: Get moving. My heart says: Thank God it's Friday!!! These 2 will stop arguing for a couple days!
• A friend of mine's Mom was worrying about her not keeping up with family traditions because of her new way of eating...eating clean. So she told her mother: "Don't worry mom, I do keep the fam traditions. I just don't need the memories on my hips." I thought it was GREAT! :)
• God has written an original melody in you - play it with enthusiasm!!!
• Made it through HIIT. Body so so so tired. TGIF!!!
• Fitness to me isn't about a crunch or a push up, it's about taking your power back. - Jillian Michaels

Feb. 4.

• Should be having another assessment soon and can not wait to see if I've lost more inches. My clothes are fitting better and loser all the time. I am LOVING this!

Feb. 5.

• Indecisive...snow day or not tomorrow. I could get a lot more done if I stayed home but on the other hand it also means working out at home....ummm.

Feb. 7.

• Floors vacuumed. Dogs at the groomer. Eating lunch/getting gym clothes on. Then pick up dogs and hit the gym - with all this running I should sleep very soundly tonight. :-) 

Feb. 8.

• I unexpectedly got nominated for a contest. Now, that I know my name is in the hat, I'd like to ask any of you that know me & what I've been working on/through with my weight-loss journey to cast your vote for me too...if you want. Here is the link: http://sashatheblog.com/?p=402  I should at least try to win I guess. :) Cindy's comment nearly made me cry!
• Last pair of my smaller jeans are officially on!!! Yes, a bit tight...but ON!!!!! So stinking excited!!!! Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!

Feb. 12.

• Last day in Prague. Went to see a few Synagogues this morning. The Spanish one was awesome! Then we ran up to see one last thing and got a bit of a workout. Now waiting on taxi and headed to the airport. It's been great!

Feb. 14.

• This body is UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Oncoming traffic, be prepared to STOP.
• 585 Cal burn! Stopped off at the BX grabbed a pair of size SMALL workout pants and Ipod armband thing (finally tired of sticking it under my heart-rate monitor strap). Browsed all the cute clothes I want to buy...but still refusing to do so. I'm getting closer and closer though and that cute pair of jeans I saw today is in my future. Just sayin'.

Feb. 16.

• The gym is like "little Vegas"!There are plenty of machines to play with,the only difference is that in this casino losing is the best reward!

Feb. 18.

• WOW! Made the coffee a bit too strong this morning - Starbucks will taste so much better later! Yes, I'm still working out - but a Starbucks here and there won't kill me and I'm sure helping David with this fence is gonna burn the needed calories. :) hehe

Feb. 19.

• So several family/friends have no nominateed me for the NEW YOU contest and I must say your words have deeply touched my heart and they make me feel like I better get back on game!
Anyway - it's been a STRUGGLE since David got home. I haven't weighed in since the 1st and do not plan to until Mar. 1st. I am praying for 139!!! 139, 139, 139!!! Then between March 1st and April 23rd I want to lose 7 lbs (or more) but 7 would put me at 132 lbs and I'll be 32 - so it seems perfect unless by some miracle I'm gonna hit 122 haha - guess I got a thing for "2's" right now. Yesterday, I went out shopping (browsing) with a friend. I bought these goregous cowboy boots - yes, I am in love! Then I tried on these Guess jeans...oohh la la!!! Gonna get me a pair of those babies! I was looking for a pair of SKINNY jeans to wear with my new boots...not willing to pay mega $$ for them though. However, my friend says to me try these on. I went to the fitting room with a pair of Guess jeans and a pair of Levi's. I tried the Levi's first. They were a size 5 Junior too super low...now let me tell you something (TMI ahead) this girl...aka ME, the butt on this girl...aka MINE - too much baby got back - back there to put it in to some "too super low" pair of jeans. I think 3/4 of my JLO butt was hanging out the top them jeans! GROSS! I'm trying to get rid of the front muffin top - I sure as heck do not want to create a back one! Nasty! The good info - I managed to get them on, excluding the excess butt baggage. I had to peel them off my legs they were so skinny tight...but I think a 7 (minus the "too super low" part) would have probably fit and for $30 I'd have bought them...Then I tried on the GUESS jeans...first pair of jeans I have LOVED since I can not remember when, perhaps since before my first pregnancy. I was in LOVE with those jeans, but $60!!! I can not pay $60 right now, I'm still losing weight! But oh, how I wanted them. They fit in all the right places, they were the stylish "skinny" jeans, they were soft, they had a nice waist-band, ghetto booty did not make an appearence - oh how I wanted them...Yes, I resisted. I refused to buy the first pair of jeans I've loved in 12 years...but they were a size 29 inch waist!!! :) When I am at 130 lbs - I will start buying clothes. I do not know how long it will take to get rid of that last 10 lbs, they say it is the hardest. I think I will feel and look pretty good at 130 and at 130 I will spend $60 on ONE pair of Guess jeans. Until then I resist.  I run. I work hard. I eat right. and I DREAM.The best part of that dream is I know it's close by...now, I've got to go do something about that mega booty! Geez, that thing needs work. Someone coulda told me!
• Looks like I might be playing in a volleyball tournament with some ladies from my HIIT class on Saturday...pray for me! Haven't played since April 2010!!! When my mom was playing while drinking beer - that was a GREAT volleyball game!!! I think this one will be a bit more competitive...
• Yep, playing Volleyball this Saturday! Pray for me! Got practice on Wed and Friday then the tournament is Saturday. I might start playing with the base team, still haven't made a decision on that one, but have been invited to try it out. Finding new, fun ways to get my calorie burn on baby! :) I bet it's not as fun as playing in the backyard with my family...but I will carry that memory with me through it and smile.
• I just want to take a moment this morning to say THANK YOU to my family & friends who have nominateed me for the NEW YOU contest. The words each of you wrote touched my heart deeply and I will treasure them always. I'm going to print them o...ff and use them as a reminder to keep pressing forward. I know I can do this! Having all of you believe in me, just reassures me that I can and I refuse to let any of you down. From the depths of my heart, Thank You!

Feb. 21.

• I found the cutest "free" printable recipe cards that look like school report cards! And since I've been having my family vote (grade) meals the 5 star way, I think these recipe cards are gonna ROCK! My kitchen may need a "schoolish" make-over haha So excited to NOT hand-write these new recipes. Check these out (there are several cute ones!) : http://tipnut.com/free-printable-recipe-cards-a-nice-collection/ 
• Kids off to school. Time to plan this weeks menu and sort the house before hitting the gym. If the sun keeps showing its pretty face of a morning I see some runs in my future and maybe a few cycle rides. Love me some sunshine!!!
• I think this next weeks menu is shaping up to be rather yummy! Working our way cleaner & leaner...one week at a time.
• loves getting sweaty and breathing hard - which is why I'm off to the gym. C-ya!
• My reward for a kick-*** workout is a long, hot shower. I'm off to collect my reward :)
• Gonna get me ABS like the chick in Trace Adkins video for Chrome! I painted my toes and entertained me this evening...the answer is: CHROME. Now everytime I touch my toes I'm gonna remember the abs on the chick in that video. Find motivation and inspiration where you can people, every where you can!
• 8 days till I weigh in...and about the same untill my trainer does another assessment. I've goals I want to reach, mini goals I set for Mar. 1st - if the next 8 days are a bit mental...oh well - girl has got to do what a girl has got to do!

Feb. 22.

• I know a lot of people who give something up for lent even though they are not catholic. A few years ago my best friend challenged me to give up Pepsi. It was extremely hard but a great decision for me. This year I've decided to give up bread...
• Volleyball = sore arms. But I had fun & realize I need more practice...those girls know way more than me!

Feb. 24.

• So I seen these Capri Nike running pants at the BX the other day and I really liked them...but didn't buy them. Today, I went back with the intention of buying them and the only size left was a SMALL...I thought well I've been able to get into some other brands in small...so maybe, but man they looked so tiny! I thought "No Way!". So since they were the only ones left I thought, "well, I'll get them, take them home, see if they fit and bring them back". Got home and very cautiously tried them on - so cautious I would not even stand infront of the mirror...when they went over my thighs, over my butt, and stopped at my waist I thought, "are you kidding me!" and ran over to the mirror to see - sure enough they fit! ... CRAZY! I don't feel like I've been losing much this month and it's been driving me crazy because I really want to see 139 on the 1st! I'm very curious about what my measurements will be now and the assessment is coming up - very soon! So hopefully, my giving up bread & cheese for Lent will help me get there. I'm also fixin' to kick it up a knotch again...Ripped in 30 Days by Jillian Michaels...you best be telling the truth! Did any of you give anything up for Lent this year? I know it's a Catholic thing - and I'm not Catholic...but it's a good idea I think. Last time I really gave something up for Lent it was Pepsi.
• I have bruises on my arms from playing volleyball! Crazy!!!
 

Feb. 25.

• Ohhh Ouch...my body is screaming at me this morning! I believe it might be saying, "what are you trying to do, kill me?" This chick needs a massage!! Sadly, that is not on today's agenda...volleyball it is

Feb. 26.

• 4 Days till weigh-in...getting nervous. Did I do enough, did I eat too much or too less, will I see what I want to see??? Very tempted to run today but my body is so achy from the last 4 days at the gym, 2 nights of Volleyball, and 1 Volleyball tournament. I think if I tried it I'd be worse off...so I'll take this Sunday as my day of REST (the way the Lord wants it) and tomorrow I'll workout hard here at home as HIIT class is not on tomorrow. I think a bike ride and Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 Days is on the menu...... I want to give a shout out to a certain friend of mine. Tuesday is a very special day for Christy Dodson Lair as it will be her ONE year anniversary of being SMOKE FREE!!! Congratulations Christy! I am so very proud of you. Can you imagine the years of life you have gained by your hard work and dedication? Keep it up! I know you will ROCK at the Air Force Marathon in September...wish I was going to be there to do it with you! I know you can do this, just look how far you've already come. What an inspiration to those around you. Treat yourself to something really special on Tuesday, you deserve it! Anyone else got a very important accomplishment anniversary coming up?
  Enjoy your REST day!
• Nice long nap...now I guess I outta get back to what I was doing. Thinking my body was more tired than I originally thought. Wow!

 

Feb. 27.

• It's not the 1st but I'm going through my closet again anyway...
Last time I removed all the frumpy unsexy fat feeling clothes. 4 black bags worth...This time it's a few of the "unflattering" ones that perhaps I held on to or missed and anything that I've shrunk out of. Wonder how many bags this will be???

Going through ones closet/dresser and removing clothes should not be this fun!!! If only my Mom were here, we'd be having a blast...since she's not and she's laid up with a bad foot I'm sending her pictures.Goodbye fat clothes...I will NOT miss you!

Started with 17 pair of slacks/jeans, ranging from size 11 down to 5... I now own only 7 pair! And it feels soooooooooo good! I can not even describe this feeling or the happy dances that should probably be illegal!

So it started with putting my clothes away...it became a clothing purge session. I've 1 basket and 1 tub of clothes left to go through and I am currently 1 black bag lighter in the closet/dresser! Feels good!

Feb. 28.

• 8 mile bike ride in 52 minutes. 465 Calorie burn and all before 9 am!
• Not even 9 am and I've burnt 465 calories! Was a good 8 mile ride! Need to improve my time tho. Took 52 minutes...I used to be able to do that loop in 45. Not bad for the first time out this year, but boy do my legs feel heavy now! Haha

Feb. 29.

• Last year 2 young solider's were killed in Germany on their way to deployment. I know one of them left behind a very young wife and 2 very young children. I do not remember the details of the other man, but RAF Lakenheath (the base next to ours) felt a massive loss that day. Tomorrow at 11 am (England time) there will be a 5K for Liberty's Fallen Defenders - it's a Memorial walk/run/race. I will be participating and hoping to beat my last time. I'd like to be under 40 minutes. If you could all please pray for everyone taking part in this tomorrow I would appreciate it. I know a lot of great people running it and I know for some it may be a very emotional day.
• 8-mile ride + 1 hour training session = 1300 cal burn and 1 tired woman! Goodnight :)
• Running my first 5K since the 1/2 Marathon I ran with my sister Holly Branum. I miss you tomorrow Holly! And wish you were gonna be here to run with me. Micki O'Banion you keep focusing on getting better so the next time we are all together you are able to run with me & Holly. You will love it. I just know you are going to be unstoppable once you are healed and back at it. Love ya both & I'll miss you tomorrow!