Ok, so I was definitely NOT OP yesterday, as I had planned to be. I'm restarting my Cycle 2 of OP 2 Overcome. What better day than the first day of the New Year??? Today is the official start of my Half Marathon training. I'm not sure if today will be my first run, but I do have high hopes for that later. We shall see. If not, tomorrow for sure.
My first new recipe of 2011:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/spinach-lasagna-rolls.html
Lots of people on the boards have said these are DELICIOUS, and dad made some marinara sauce the other day, so I'm taking advantage of the fact that it's still in the house. Nothing beats homemade sauce :-) Part of my Day Zero Project is to try a new recipe, once a week...so here it is! Hopefully, I will remember enough to take a picture later.
Today, I'm also beginning Project 365 with my new digicam! I just need to pick a website to put my photos on. Photobucket? Snapfish? Whatever I can do for free!
http://365project.org/
This week, I need to make it my goal to work out 5 times...I am meeting someone from OKcupid.com this weekend, so I need to keep my morale up - and working out makes me feel pretty damn good! I'm not sure if this guy would be someone I would date, per se, but from the conversations we have had online and on the phone, we could at least be friends if nothing else. I was pleasantly surprised when he texted me this morning to ask about my New Year's Eve....
So, I'm ready, 2011! Feeling good and VERY much looking forward to having a GREAT, OP year that will hopefully lead to my hitting goal!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
The Bright Side of 2010
June 2010 (189): Almost pass out while shopping in an Ulta. Go to doc, get blood work. Have thyroid disease. Makes E and I fight, bc I refuse to drive the 2 hours to see him when I feel like passing out. Cut my hair off, super short (classic breakup move). Move back home to NY, break up with E. He didn't take it well, but it took a lot of courage to get out of a 5 year relationship that had been going sour for a while. Feel guilty, but start to feel free. Begin a social life, and return to working @ VS on Long Island.
July 2010 (192): Worked at VS a lot, drank a lot, hung out with friends, and generally enjoyed being home for all that it was/is worth. Got my PWC license so I could operate a jetski.
August 2010 (195): Enjoyed final month of summer, rode the jetski on open water! Got offered a job in a Catholic school, took it, and prepared my classroom for the fall. Say "goodbye" to VS until Holiday. Struggled with, and upped thyroid medication.
September 2010 (196): Began teaching Kindergarten (again!) in a Catholic School. Stayed very busy with school events. Took road trip to Atlantic City with friends from home. Joined Planet Fitness!
October 2010 (196): Began researching and applying for Graduate schools. Was sick with a cough, but no health care yet. Develop a HUGE crush on a friend of ExDBF, and obsess over it...(Yes, I'm 27)
November 2010 (196): Made my list of 101 things to do before 30! Went to my first Black Friday sale, celebrated my BFF's birthday, and just generally enjoyed a Thanksgiving where I did NOT have to do any extensive traveling. Began Points+ at WW! Signed up for online dating services, to put myself back out in the world.
December 2010 (196-185): Recommit to WW via P+! Sign up for LI Half Marathon, ROCK OUT on the new plan and lost 11 lbs! Start talking to "P" a boy from okcupid.com. Make plans to hang out with P during the first week of January. Have an amazing Christmas surrounded by the people I love.
Can't WAIT to head into 2011. I feel like THIS is going to be my year!
July 2010 (192): Worked at VS a lot, drank a lot, hung out with friends, and generally enjoyed being home for all that it was/is worth. Got my PWC license so I could operate a jetski.
August 2010 (195): Enjoyed final month of summer, rode the jetski on open water! Got offered a job in a Catholic school, took it, and prepared my classroom for the fall. Say "goodbye" to VS until Holiday. Struggled with, and upped thyroid medication.
September 2010 (196): Began teaching Kindergarten (again!) in a Catholic School. Stayed very busy with school events. Took road trip to Atlantic City with friends from home. Joined Planet Fitness!
October 2010 (196): Began researching and applying for Graduate schools. Was sick with a cough, but no health care yet. Develop a HUGE crush on a friend of ExDBF, and obsess over it...(Yes, I'm 27)
November 2010 (196): Made my list of 101 things to do before 30! Went to my first Black Friday sale, celebrated my BFF's birthday, and just generally enjoyed a Thanksgiving where I did NOT have to do any extensive traveling. Began Points+ at WW! Signed up for online dating services, to put myself back out in the world.
December 2010 (196-185): Recommit to WW via P+! Sign up for LI Half Marathon, ROCK OUT on the new plan and lost 11 lbs! Start talking to "P" a boy from okcupid.com. Make plans to hang out with P during the first week of January. Have an amazing Christmas surrounded by the people I love.
Can't WAIT to head into 2011. I feel like THIS is going to be my year!
Year-End Recap: Inspired by J over @ Kissing Frogs....
So, after seeing (and being thoroughly entertained) by J's year-end post, I figured today would be a great day for reflection. This year was a WHIRLWIND of struggle for me, so I'm using my livejournal (personal blog) as a reference...
January 2010 (200 lbs): Returned to NC from NY after Christmas, and cried for the whole 10 hour drive. It was miserable, and I realized at this point I HAD to move back to NY and be with my family/friends if I wasn't teaching. My BFF Kat came down for my birthday, and I got sick right before she left. I remember eating my tasteless birthday dinner @ Cheesecake Factory. I was SO grateful she was there! Was starting to see the flaws in my relationship with E (exDBF), but didn't have the courage to move on.
GOT SO SICK with flu & Bronchitis, but had no health care. Dad drove down from NY to take care of me.
February 2010 (200 lbs): E and I fought over his birthday as I recovered from the flu. Watched the Superbowl alone. Began working at my friend Katie's Coffee shop while I worked @ Victoria's Secret - working about 60-68 hours a week over 3 jobs. Killed myself working, for the sake of paying the bills. Still miserable.
March 2010 (200 lbs): Bo (college BFF) came to visit! We had a fantastic time together, but I was HORRIBLY saddened when she left. I began SERIOUSLY counting down till when I would move back home. I was still with E.
April 2010 (Rejoined WW @ 200 lbs): Bill (my brother!) came to visit over Easter break. We spent the holiday together and I made a delicious seafood dinner. Attended the wedding of co-worker, Sarah, with E. He drank, I could not bc I drove...I was angry, as this was a recurring event with him. Started to struggle with migraines and the feeling that I was going to pass out @ any time. E told me I was being drammatic.
May 2010 (195ish): Prepared my dance students for their recital. Missed a college friend's wedding because of the recital. Counting down became more serious. Told E I was definitely moving back home in June. He took it horribly, and very selfishly. I was deeply hurt. Gave my notice at the Dance Studio and Victoria's Secret. Began packing. Moving home started to feel REAL.
....to be continued...
January 2010 (200 lbs): Returned to NC from NY after Christmas, and cried for the whole 10 hour drive. It was miserable, and I realized at this point I HAD to move back to NY and be with my family/friends if I wasn't teaching. My BFF Kat came down for my birthday, and I got sick right before she left. I remember eating my tasteless birthday dinner @ Cheesecake Factory. I was SO grateful she was there! Was starting to see the flaws in my relationship with E (exDBF), but didn't have the courage to move on.
GOT SO SICK with flu & Bronchitis, but had no health care. Dad drove down from NY to take care of me.
February 2010 (200 lbs): E and I fought over his birthday as I recovered from the flu. Watched the Superbowl alone. Began working at my friend Katie's Coffee shop while I worked @ Victoria's Secret - working about 60-68 hours a week over 3 jobs. Killed myself working, for the sake of paying the bills. Still miserable.
March 2010 (200 lbs): Bo (college BFF) came to visit! We had a fantastic time together, but I was HORRIBLY saddened when she left. I began SERIOUSLY counting down till when I would move back home. I was still with E.
April 2010 (Rejoined WW @ 200 lbs): Bill (my brother!) came to visit over Easter break. We spent the holiday together and I made a delicious seafood dinner. Attended the wedding of co-worker, Sarah, with E. He drank, I could not bc I drove...I was angry, as this was a recurring event with him. Started to struggle with migraines and the feeling that I was going to pass out @ any time. E told me I was being drammatic.
May 2010 (195ish): Prepared my dance students for their recital. Missed a college friend's wedding because of the recital. Counting down became more serious. Told E I was definitely moving back home in June. He took it horribly, and very selfishly. I was deeply hurt. Gave my notice at the Dance Studio and Victoria's Secret. Began packing. Moving home started to feel REAL.
....to be continued...
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
January Goals(Thanks, Lindsey!) + Some Pics...
Lindsey (on the 20's board) posted a thread today about Goals (but not Resolutions) for January 2011....So here's what I wrote...I'm doing this here to keep me focused and accountable.
- Log about 50 miles (training for half marathon)
- take 2-3 classes (zumba, dance fitness, dance classes, etc)
- Lose 4 lbs (hopefully, and will not beat myself up if I don't)
- Begin INSANITY workout as my cross training (I started this in August, but wasn't fit enough - so now I'm going to do it 1-2 days a week)
I can't WAIT for January!
Anyhow, here's some pics.
This is a picture of the "before" pic I carry with me to WW each week (230 lbs, pictured with my brother, 2003)
Here's some pictures from today, in my NSV size 14 jeans...I realized though I am 23 lbs higher than the lowest I was on WW (in 2007) - I am down 45 lbs from my original (highest weight!) I'm feeling pretty good today! :-)
And a side view, more coy pic (Note, Rowdy is chilling in the back of BOTH pictures...he loves his momma):
These are in my dad's room, as I do not have a full length mirror. I'm ready to keep rocking WW and hope to lose the last 35 lbs in 2011! That's my goal/plan!!!
- Log about 50 miles (training for half marathon)
- take 2-3 classes (zumba, dance fitness, dance classes, etc)
- Lose 4 lbs (hopefully, and will not beat myself up if I don't)
- Begin INSANITY workout as my cross training (I started this in August, but wasn't fit enough - so now I'm going to do it 1-2 days a week)
I can't WAIT for January!
Anyhow, here's some pics.
This is a picture of the "before" pic I carry with me to WW each week (230 lbs, pictured with my brother, 2003)
Here's some pictures from today, in my NSV size 14 jeans...I realized though I am 23 lbs higher than the lowest I was on WW (in 2007) - I am down 45 lbs from my original (highest weight!) I'm feeling pretty good today! :-)
And a side view, more coy pic (Note, Rowdy is chilling in the back of BOTH pictures...he loves his momma):
These are in my dad's room, as I do not have a full length mirror. I'm ready to keep rocking WW and hope to lose the last 35 lbs in 2011! That's my goal/plan!!!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Goals and Rewards.....
So, now that I'm below my 5%, I'm going to take the next piece of my WLJ, and chunk it up a little. I'm trying to focus on 5 lbs, 10 times.
I've completed 3 times, I have 7 left. Seems SO do-able for 2011.
My next "Major" goal is my next 5%, 180 lbs. I'm trying to figure out how to reward myself when I hit 180 lbs. I got SO many things that I want for Christmas, that I am not REALLY sure what to get for myself, but I am thinking I will get the next season of Scrubs that I need for my collection.
So, I've done this about 1,000 times before, but here are my tentative goals and rewards as I move forward:
180: MacBook (will be buying this with old savings bonds, so not paying much "out of pocket")
175: 25 lbs! New Tattoo "Carpe Diem" design
170-171 (Next 10%): Mani/Pedi
165: Scrubs, Season 4
160: Scrubs, Season 5
154 (Next 10%): Massage
150 (Goal?): iPod touch + Seven Jeans
I am not sure yet if my goal will be 145, 150, or 155. I've never been that small before, so I'm not sure where I will be at a "happy" weight. I've been as low as 162, but my body still had some work to do - not sure if the 7 lbs to 155 would make it...We'll see.
I'm so psyched to keep moving forward with P+. I love it!!!
I've completed 3 times, I have 7 left. Seems SO do-able for 2011.
My next "Major" goal is my next 5%, 180 lbs. I'm trying to figure out how to reward myself when I hit 180 lbs. I got SO many things that I want for Christmas, that I am not REALLY sure what to get for myself, but I am thinking I will get the next season of Scrubs that I need for my collection.
So, I've done this about 1,000 times before, but here are my tentative goals and rewards as I move forward:
180: MacBook (will be buying this with old savings bonds, so not paying much "out of pocket")
175: 25 lbs! New Tattoo "Carpe Diem" design
170-171 (Next 10%): Mani/Pedi
165: Scrubs, Season 4
160: Scrubs, Season 5
154 (Next 10%): Massage
150 (Goal?): iPod touch + Seven Jeans
I am not sure yet if my goal will be 145, 150, or 155. I've never been that small before, so I'm not sure where I will be at a "happy" weight. I've been as low as 162, but my body still had some work to do - not sure if the 7 lbs to 155 would make it...We'll see.
I'm so psyched to keep moving forward with P+. I love it!!!
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