Day 46 - Where did the weekend go?

I can't believe that the weekend is over!!! No, I'm not ready for Monday! I want Saturday back!!!! I feel like all I did today was sleep, watch basketball, read, and watch The Amazing Race. Now, those of you with keen minds realize that again I failed to mention exercise. Did I mention that time just flew by me today? So, starting tomorrow, I start over. I dedicate myself to working out a little everyday. Here's hoping for a better tomorrow (exercise wise)...of course, on the bright side, it can't get any worse than this past week (thank goodness).

Day 45 - Lazy Day...Yay!!!

I love Saturdays!!! These beautiful days give me the opportunity to be as lazy or as busy as I want to be. Needless to say, today was all about being lazy. I lounged, loafed, lazed, lolled..ok I'm out of "L" words but you get the point. I spent most of the day watching TV (way to go Duke and KU) or read a book. Now, I know that my lazy day will not lead to weight loss because no exercising was done, but I definitely consider it a great "me" day (and I love me...ok, that sounded shallow). Hope you have a lazy day too!

"Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired." -Jules Renard

Day 44 - You learn something new everyday!

Nine pounds! What an accomplishment! Do my clothes fit different? No! Is my body starting to firm up? I wish! Has my double chin magically disappeared? Nope! So, today I have made a profound discovery. Most babies have what is called "baby fat" and second chins, but have you ever really noticed how long it takes for babies to lose what we deem as "cute chubbiness"? Years! Boy, am I in trouble!

Does this mean that my double chin will be present for years? Because let me tell you, "cute chubbiness" does not apply to 32-year-old women...darn it? Too bad I didn't grow up when Rubenesque women were popular. I would be famous! As it is, I have love handles on top of love handles...with so many "handles" it amazes me that some guy hasn't grabbed on. :)

So, today's lesson (besides Rubenesque...big word, meaning plump or rounded usually in a pleasing or attractive way) is to embrace my "cute chubbiness" because it may be longer lasting then I like, but eventually (with a lot of hard work) it will fade away. Have a stupendous weekend! Boy, another big word...anybody up for Scrabble?

Day 43 - Saying goodbye after eight years

Well, I'm sorry to report that we lost in the first round of state this year, and my sister and her assistant coach are now officially retired. It is so sad after eight years to think that these two will not be sitting side-by-side on the bench. I am so proud of all that they have accomplished. It has been a joy to watch them all of these years, and to pitch in when I could. Their dedication to the girls, to the school, and to the sport is much appreciated. Thanks for all of your hard work!!! Love you guys!!!

Day 42 - No change

Well, the bad news is that I didn't lose any weight this week, but amazingly I didn't gain either. I'm actually a little in shock about that. I was positive that I would gain, but I'm definitely not going to question it. The scale doesn't lie, right? (unless it says something that I don't agree with and then anything is possible)

So, today is "G" day...game day! My sister's team plays late this afternoon in the first round at the state tournament. I hope we win for so many reasons!

1. I would love my sister to end her career with a win at state.
2. Our girls have gone to state three years prior to this trip and have never won a first round game.
3. In the history of our school, no girls team has ever won the first game at state.
4. If we win the first round, we are guaranteed two more games. This could be huge for my weight loss! Do you know how many stairs are at some of these gyms, plus the long walks from the parking lot? Where is my pedometer?

Seriously though, please keep my family in your prayers as we travel today! Also, pray that our girls play to the best of their abilities and no one gets injured. Well, I better get ready to go! Good Luck Sis!!!!

Day 41- Tomorrow will not be pretty

Oh no! Wednesday is almost upon us, and most of you knows what that means...weigh in day (insert scary music here). Yep, tomorrow will be a nightmare as I step on the scale after a week of being bad. I know what you are thinking...how bad could it be. Picture the movie Up. Instead of numerous balloons, picture me (or my troll doll if you don't know me) as a blimp lifting the house off it's foundation.

I'm sure you are thinking it can't be that bad, but I need to be brutally honest. My exercise regime took a big hit during substate week as I was either at a game or watching my nephews (which I love to do). Also, I already mentioned my two M&M meals this weekend (not my smartest move). To top it off, I think I'm getting PMS which will add bloating and weight gain (that is my excuse and I'm sticking to it). I'm sure you are wondering what lead me to that conclusion. I'm pretty sure it was when I was fighting back tears during Die Hard II (and no I was not crying because it wasn't a great movie) that was when I realized that this most likely won't be my week. I might even (gulp) gain weight. Oh the horror!

While gaining weight will be hard to take, I know that I will do better next week (I hope)! So for today, I may be a little sad and scared about tomorrow, but to put my own spin on a famous quote..."Life is like a box of chocolates"...Ok, I forgot what came after chocolate. Oh yeah, "Life is like a box of chocolates...some chocolates are a surprise and some are full of nuts (and no I'm not talking about any family members), but no matter what chocolate (type of life) we have, it's always good in the end! Wow, deep! It brings a tear to the eye doesn't it? Have a good one!

Day 40 - On the war path

Today is probably not a good day for blogging. I'm frustrated!!! Not because of anything anyone said or did (well, that isn't entirely true), but because I have so much to do and so little time to do it. It seems like today, when I had already planned out my day, everyone needs me to do something for them. Typically, I wouldn't care, but I really needed one selfish, all about me day!

Now as I finish writing that statement, I find out that everything that I thought I had to do, can be put off for another day. Alleluia!!! So, my day has gotten a little bit better. The sun isn't shining (we're supposed to get rain), the bird's aren't chirping (ok, my windows are closed so maybe they are), and chocolate can make you fat if you eat too much (I thought I'd just throw that one in)...but in my eyes the day couldn't get much better. My selfish, all about me day can be put off until a later date (but trust me that day will be celebrated).

Hopefully, I can focus the rest of my day on eating well, exercising, and thinking good thoughts. Lord knows I'm going to need good thoughts if I'm going to lose weight this week. Did I mention the peanut M&Ms that were my "dinner" on Friday? Or did I mention the plain M&Ms that were my "lunch" on Sunday? Not my best decisions, but let's be honest...they were my tastiest. Well, I better get to work! Here's hoping for a better tomorrow.