How do I look to others?

I was thinking this morning that I feel good about the way I look today, I like my outfit (and that it is something I didn't think would fit, but when I put on the skirt this morning - IT DID!), I think my hair is kinda cute today...etc.  I wonder how other people see me?!?  Of course I'll never truly know, nor should I really care but I'm just wondering what people say when they look at me?  Do they care?  Do they say, wow that girl is cute?  Do they say, What was she thinking??  LOL...most of this is just my neurosis but some of it is probably true to life.  I guess I should just take the stance that I don't care what other people think (easier said than done)...

So on to the serious stuff :)
Wednesday, I fell b/c of the stupid wedge shoes I was wearing.  I twisted my ankle and I did something to my shoulder (as I was trying to catch myself).  Anyway, I'm all achy now :(  I haven't used it as an excuse but I'm hurtin.  Last night Terri and I did run.  We did our 2 mile treck and talked about running in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure in October.  I created a team "Floyds Friends" and I'm pretty excited about it!

Food today will be a little crazy, morning will be some koshi cereal with almond milk and monster.  Snack is triscuit and lunch will have to be out.  Either I'll pick something up at Wegmans' when I go their to run errands later today or I'll be meeting a friend for lunch at Jason's Deli.  We'll see :)

Tonight we were invited to a Happy Hour at our pool.  We're pretty excited to meet new people at the pool and in our community.  I'm making a low fat Taco Dip and bringing a pitcher of margaritas!  YUM

Running will be out of the question but I will take on the road first thing tomorrow morning.
TTFN 217.5 (God knows where this weight is coming from)

Get Back on Track

I need to get back on track.  I'm having motivation issues due to the stress I'm experiencing in my life right now.  I'm not sure what is going on but my motivation right now is LOW and I'm kinda eating whatever I want.  I know I need to knock this off b/c I've GOT to keep up the hard work I've done this year (so far).  I really want to drop those 15lbs by September first. 

Then by the end of the year I really want to be a 175.  COME ONE APRIL!!!  YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

I need to make some drastic changes...

• no more snacks after 6pm
• MUST run every day!!!
• Refined Carbs at ONE MEAL ONLY. 

So I WILL run tonight and the only refined Carbs I'll have will be breakfast (cereal) even though it is 100% whole grain, I'm using sweetened vanilla almond milk.  I'll have my monster *of course* and lunch today will be a veggie burger with a slice of cheese on a 100% whole wheat english muffin.  I'm also having a small salad.  Snacks will be triscuits and low fat motz string cheese.  I really wanted to pack an apple but we're out.  Tonight for dinner will be Salsa chicken (I think) and tonight I'm running with Terri. 

I will push myself...I will not wimp out...I WILL run more than normal.  DONE!
OK, let's see how this goes :)  TTFN

BACK

I finally made it on here following our trip...
Ireland was AMAZING!!!

Wonderfully I only gained 3 lbs and I've pretty much lost that.  We ate and ate and ate!  It was a wonderful trip full of amazing memories.  I was VERY happy however to get home and (a) spend time with my kids and (b) get back to my routine.  I had a monster first thing Wednesday morning and ran too.  I'm back on routine and feeling pretty good.

I have a new goal: losing 15 lbs before September 1st!  I can do this.  I want to get down to 199 (under the dreaded 200)!!!  I can do this.  Time to email Terri about running tonight :)

TTFN all, I'll be back to a regular schedule now!

Whew...break time

Finally...life has reached a place of peace and calm.  At least for today.  Tomorrow is Mason's birthday - 7 YEARS OLD (I can't believe it).  We are celebrating at the pool with pizza and chocolate cake.  We got him a DS, I know he is going to LOVE it!!!  After tomorrow we get to relax for Thursday and Friday then Saturday we have my cousin's graduation party (Jake <3).  The boys will love all the cousins and I'll love all the german potato salad :)

After Saturday, we have Father's day on Sunday.  The boys will head to the Delaware Beaches to spend 9 days with DJ's parents.  Monday morning we will take Livie to my Mom and Dad's and we ARE OFF TO PHILADELPHIA!  We fly from Phili to Dublin...SO EXCITED!

It is going to be a great trip and I can't wait to regale our experience when we get back...

Till Then (I'll try to check in before then but no promises)

Eek!!!

Ireland is less than 10 days away...I can't believe it has snuck up on us like this.  Work craziness is coming to a close.  I'll be happy when it is over with...I'm praying for the 14th!!!  Then only 4 more days until the weekend before Ireland!  WOW!

I'm so tired from being so busy. Food and Exercise has been GREAT!  I need more veggies and fruit but all in all I'm still well on track.

Last Friday (June 3) I organized the health and wellness fair at work.  It was a huge success and the most successful part was the Green Monster Bar.  We made sample green monsters for all of our 700 team members.  Everyone loved them.  I made the simple recipe with almond milk, blueberries, bananas and spinach.  Green Monsters Rock!

That's all I got today, I'm goin to bed (zzzzzzzzzz....) so tired
TTFN (213)

M.I.A.

I have been and will continue to be MIA for a few more days!  WORK IS NUTS!  Still truckin though...

Remind me also to write about my Green Monster event last friday...(lol)

No Idea What is Going On

I'm stumped!!!  I ran last night and swam Tuesday night but I've been eating kinda poorly lately.  My veggie count is REALLY LOW!  I need to step that up.  I'm stumped b/c I'm down to 213.5.  Last week I was 219 and just Tuesday I was 216.  I have NO idea what is going on with my weight...I'm not going to complain but it is a little weird.  Let's see what happens the rest of this week.

So...Tomorrow is our healthfair at TESSCO and I'm going to have a green monster booth!  SO EXCITED!  I hope everyone likes them!!!  I GTG...TTFN (213.5)