Checkin' in with my girls.

Hi all,

I hope the weight loss, muscle gain, energy increase, healthier life style is going well for everyone.

I have had more successes than failures, and I think that that is good. I'm getting over being sick, hang in their, Aim! ...and the road getting back to the gym has been long and winding.

While I've been on the mend, I've read Skinny Bitch.... huge thanks to the ihearpoundcake friend who suggested it.... its got me rethinking everything, including an attempt to give up dairy..... mmmmm cheesey goodness. I figure, I've got nothing to loose except weight, so why not atleast TRY!

Those skinny bitches have some amazingly good points, along with a kick ass writing style that keeps you on your toes. If not for "diet" advice, just read it because its freakin' funny.

Hope everyone is having a great week.

Sick

No workout yesterday as I now have an icky cold...or allergies...or whatever. I've felt all bloaty and heavy since I've been sick and I'm not sure why. I've been drinking a ton of water and have been keeping an eye on my points, but wasn't great with my eating or exercise over the weekend- I think maybe that's coming back to haunt me this week. I'm looking forward to starting anew on my points Friday. :) Anyhow, does anyone know the rules on working out while sick? I normally don't do it because I'm afraid I'll push the gunk into my lungs, but I'd really like to keep my momentum up. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!!

Hello...

Hi all! Well yesterday I went walking around downtown Bellevue park. It was a beautiful Monday! I walked about 4 miles! Today I wanted to work out. But, I had some errands to run instead. It's too bad that running errands doesn't qualify as exercise! I went to Costco today and bought healthier snack items for me and the fam. For instance, if I carry a bag of snow peas with me when I go somewhere. I can snack on those rather than buy fastfood or whatever is convenient.

Last time I weighed myself, it was later in the day. I think I was full or something because the scale read 185.5. That's 5 lbs in 1 week! I'm going to re-weigh myself tomorrow and send out an update. I've put working out on my calendar. I put it on there everyday. So that I am reminded and have set time aside so that I don't schedule something there.

Hope everyone is doing well!

35 mins on the weird stair-steppy-gazelle thingie.

I am exhausted. But happy. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Monday!!

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Strawberry Season is here!

Who doesn't love strawberries?!

They have always been my secret weapon for weight loss. Great for any time of day, they'll satisfy your hunger and keep you full longer. This is because they're secretly full of fiber!

Anyhow, the reason I'm blabbing on about these wonderful little berries is that they are on sale at Safeway right now- $2.99/2lbs or $4.99/4lbs!! FYI: That's half off normal prices, so let the indulging begin!

Ugh

As predicted, I only got to the gym ONCE last week, in comparison to 3-5 times, it made a huge difference.

Friday was my bachelorette party and I drank pure sugar and alcohol, and while it was a blast, I feel like I gained every pound back.

Thanks to the busy schedule of work work work last week, I have tonsilitis and am on antibiotics. Thankfully, my energy level has been decent, I just sound like crap. My appetite has decreased, which is good, but regardless of what I eat or drink, its like swallowing fire. I'm optimistic that day 2 on my Zithromax will bring less pain so I can tollerate a good workout. Sick or not, my ass needs to get to the gym.

Also, I've just started reading Skinny Bitch, thanks for the idea! If nothing else, its simply an entertaining and simple read!

Have a good Monday, everyone.