Posted in Everyday, Piling It On (and taking it off) on Apr 25th, 2008 1 Comment »
Yea for me because I lost 5 lbs this month! I gained one back this week, but I also started my period. We all know what that means: BLOATING! (Sorry to the guys for my lack of warning on that TMI). Overall I’m happy with how it went down. I managed to get […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Apr 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
It is Spring on the calendar, even if it did snow on my cherry blossoms last Friday. Spring means I’m supposed to be 40 pounds lighter by next month, according to the trainer who evaluated me last fall. May was supposed to be my due date. My glory days. My goal month.
This being […]
Posted in Seen, Heard, Said, Piling It On (and taking it off), Comfort & Control on Feb 12th, 2008 2 Comments »
I saw a commercial for Oprah the other day about the connection between the clutter in your home and the clutter on your ass. Well, they didn’t quite put it that way, but you get the idea. The author’s name is Peter Walsh, and his book really is titled, Does This Clutter Make My […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Jan 6th, 2008 1 Comment »
My girlfriends will be happy to know I had my wedding ring resized while on vacation.
They have been quite persistent that I wear such a beauty. And can you blame them?
I haven’t worn it since I was seven months pregnant with Thomas, when I became too bloated and chubby for it to fit comfortably. I […]
Posted in Everyday, Piling It On (and taking it off) on Nov 15th, 2007 2 Comments »
I am skipping the gym today, or at least postponing until the afternoon. For the last month and a half I have sacrificed community, productivity, and time spent mothering my kids to make this a priority in my week, and I am highly discouraged that I have seen absolutely NO results on the scale. […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Nov 7th, 2007 4 Comments »
I met with a trainer at my gym last week for a fitness evaluation. We assessed my current…situation…and compared it with my goals. He punched a bunch of numbers into a little doohicky and came out with my current BMI and my goal BMI, and predicted that at an average weight loss of 1.5 lbs/week […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off), Rage Against The Pile on Oct 12th, 2007 1 Comment »
Wow. Who knew? I am completely addicted to working out. I was talking to a friend last night about all the exercising I’ve been doing, and how my whole new daily routine has been fantastic, and how I’m actually accomplishing MORE even though I added an hour and a half to my day by […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Oct 9th, 2007 2 Comments »
The mourning period over the demise of my old gym is officially over. I have seen the light. Despite the fact that I am now a member of a large, corporate, co-ed facility that could swallow me whole, I’m beginning to see the benefits.
For instance, I never showered at my old […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Oct 8th, 2007 1 Comment »
Two events collided this weekend, creating the perfect storm for knocking me on my arse. First, I purchased The Message Bible with a birthday gift certificate (thanks Carol!), and second, my friends started a revolution of exercise.
It’s difficult for one to remain lazy in this environment, when friends are running 5k’s and working out four […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Aug 19th, 2007 3 Comments »
5. I toss and turn at night, uncomfortable and restless.
4. When getting out of bed each morning, I grip the wall nervously, not quite sure if the joints and muscles in my legs will be able to hold me up.
3. After sitting for an extended period of time to read or write, my back and […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Jun 28th, 2007 3 Comments »
This is the second week in a row that I intended to get back on the Monotonous Machine of Monotony and keep track of what I am eating. I had taken a brief hiatus for travel and general laziness, but declared a couple weekends ago that I needed to kick this ass back into […]
Posted in Bryan, Piling It On (and taking it off) on Apr 13th, 2007 4 Comments »
Bryan is losing weight as if he’s allergic to it, and he looks great. I’m disgusted by how disciplined he is - the exercise and the eating healthy, and the having only ONE glass of wine a day. One!
And me? I keep fluctuating within the same five pounds - not particularly gaining, but […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off) on Feb 6th, 2007 1 Comment »
I was encouraged to discover that while on vacation I still managed to lose five pounds. Or so. I fluctuate a lot depending on what time of the month it is, or what time of day I weigh myself, so it’s hard to remember. Also, I just realized it’s taken me almost […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off), Picture Book on Dec 4th, 2006 2 Comments »
Hey, it’s ME – about 8 or 9 years ago. When I stumbled across this picture over the weekend it shocked me. I really did, for a split second, wonder who this was. First of all, CHECK OUT THAT REALLY COOL HAIR!! Did I have awesome hair or what? Short hair […]
Posted in Piling It On (and taking it off), Rage Against The Pile, Things on Aug 28th, 2006 3 Comments »
I’ve been attending a yoga class at the gym once or twice a week for the last month, and today is the first time that I felt strength and confidence through the process. I’m getting the hang of it. My shoulders are feeling stronger to hold my weight, my calves are limbering up as […]