I'm still going. Wedding stuff has taken over my free time and a majority of our apartment space. Once things calm down and we get all the major things and people booked I will be back more regularly.
I made a kick-ass workout mix yesterday.
I have been waking up early...but not working out. I am hoping that I can get on that this week. Although a friend of mine may join my gym, which would be sweeeet!
<3
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thank God for girlfriends
I had a post all planned out for tonight - Cheeky, fun and diet related. Then, after an interesting day at work I decided to go out to dinner with a friend of mine and our conversation made me decide to write about my girlfriends.
While we were at dinner we were talking about people that we admire and some of the amazing women we work with. I realized that I don't tell my girlfriends (enough) how much I appreciate, admire and love them.
I hate to name names in my blog, especially when I don't give you a heads up, so watch out for your initials.
L.Z. - I am SO glad that I took the job at LPS. Not only has it been an interesting learning/working experience but it led me to you. You have listened to me gripe about nonsense and understood my anxiety. You allow me to wear my heart on my sleeve without judgment and I am so glad that we met. Thanks for the amazing conversation tonight!
J.W. - I have known you forever, and I think because of that I don't tell you often enough (if ever) that I am so proud of you. I totally admire you and all the hard work you do. Not only in your professional life, but with your running and your stamina and your desire to keep going. I know that sometimes things get tough for you (trying to juggle all the awesomeness that you do), but I think you are amazing and I look up to you. I also think its effing awesome when they out your picture in those newspapers. I love you!
S.C. - Man, am I so glad we became friends. You have been so grounding for me the past few years. I feel like you get me. I know that no matter what I say or do you will accept me for it. You have always been honest with me and you have always told me what I need to hear when its most needed. You are incredibly strong and you have some totally admirable qualities. I love you!
D.W. - You are amazing. For as long as I have known you you have supported me and helped me along all my life trials and tribulations. I know we joke, but I am so glad you are "so girly" it allows my inner giddy girl to come out when its needed. You have also been incredibly (above and beyond) supportive of this blog and the changes I have been trying to make, and I can't even express how much that means to me.
C.B. - I miss you like whoa. However, no matter the distance or how long we go without talking I know that I can pick up the phone and start off from where we left off. You have always looked out for me (even if it meant telling my mom on me and getting me in trouble) and I am so thankful to have such an amazing friend in you.
Seesters - I love you guys so much. I really could not have asked for cooler or better sisters. I know that no matter what I can always talk to you, about anything.
To all my Girlfriends - I am sorry that I did not single you out. But believe me I am thinking about you. I would not be who I am today and who I will grow into tomorrow without all of you. You have been my rocks, the loves of my life and most of all my amazing girlfriends.
Feeling overwhelmed by grateful-ness (if thats possible).
Love
-K
While we were at dinner we were talking about people that we admire and some of the amazing women we work with. I realized that I don't tell my girlfriends (enough) how much I appreciate, admire and love them.
I hate to name names in my blog, especially when I don't give you a heads up, so watch out for your initials.
L.Z. - I am SO glad that I took the job at LPS. Not only has it been an interesting learning/working experience but it led me to you. You have listened to me gripe about nonsense and understood my anxiety. You allow me to wear my heart on my sleeve without judgment and I am so glad that we met. Thanks for the amazing conversation tonight!
J.W. - I have known you forever, and I think because of that I don't tell you often enough (if ever) that I am so proud of you. I totally admire you and all the hard work you do. Not only in your professional life, but with your running and your stamina and your desire to keep going. I know that sometimes things get tough for you (trying to juggle all the awesomeness that you do), but I think you are amazing and I look up to you. I also think its effing awesome when they out your picture in those newspapers. I love you!
S.C. - Man, am I so glad we became friends. You have been so grounding for me the past few years. I feel like you get me. I know that no matter what I say or do you will accept me for it. You have always been honest with me and you have always told me what I need to hear when its most needed. You are incredibly strong and you have some totally admirable qualities. I love you!
D.W. - You are amazing. For as long as I have known you you have supported me and helped me along all my life trials and tribulations. I know we joke, but I am so glad you are "so girly" it allows my inner giddy girl to come out when its needed. You have also been incredibly (above and beyond) supportive of this blog and the changes I have been trying to make, and I can't even express how much that means to me.
C.B. - I miss you like whoa. However, no matter the distance or how long we go without talking I know that I can pick up the phone and start off from where we left off. You have always looked out for me (even if it meant telling my mom on me and getting me in trouble) and I am so thankful to have such an amazing friend in you.
Seesters - I love you guys so much. I really could not have asked for cooler or better sisters. I know that no matter what I can always talk to you, about anything.
To all my Girlfriends - I am sorry that I did not single you out. But believe me I am thinking about you. I would not be who I am today and who I will grow into tomorrow without all of you. You have been my rocks, the loves of my life and most of all my amazing girlfriends.
Feeling overwhelmed by grateful-ness (if thats possible).
Love
-K
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Rumbling
Ever notice that when you first start a diet you feel really hungry?
Yesterday was the first day of school. That means that I am waking up 3 hours earlier than I have been AND that means that eating breakfast 3 hours earlier. By the time I got to my last client of the day my stomach was doing flip flops.
My eating schedule is all messed up!!!
However, I am looking forward to the more structured day so I can actually have an eating schedule.
*
Anyway, my first day back to work and I had several comments made about my weight. Most of which went like this: "You look good, it looks like you kept off the weight"
Part of me was flattered, part of me was like What the f*ck?
It took me about an hour but really - I'm over it. Unfortunately, in my line of work I have gotten some pretty insensitive remarks if not down right rude. It's obviously their issue and not mine.
*
Moving on, I am hoping that I can become a morning exercise person. Due to the fact that I work 12 hours most days - by the time I get home my ass is drawn to the couch...not the bike. So I talked to the Gym teacher at school (he is a 5am runner) and he said that given time and a lot of motivation its easy and your body will adjust. So my plan is over the next week or so to try to get up a half hour earlier (to do at least half a p90x workout).
This is going to be a big challenge as I am NOT a morning person, but it will be my best shot at actually getting in some work.
I can do this.
So I guess I should go to bed if I am going to be an earlier riser.
Lots of love
-K
Yesterday was the first day of school. That means that I am waking up 3 hours earlier than I have been AND that means that eating breakfast 3 hours earlier. By the time I got to my last client of the day my stomach was doing flip flops.
My eating schedule is all messed up!!!
However, I am looking forward to the more structured day so I can actually have an eating schedule.
*
Anyway, my first day back to work and I had several comments made about my weight. Most of which went like this: "You look good, it looks like you kept off the weight"
Part of me was flattered, part of me was like What the f*ck?
It took me about an hour but really - I'm over it. Unfortunately, in my line of work I have gotten some pretty insensitive remarks if not down right rude. It's obviously their issue and not mine.
*
Moving on, I am hoping that I can become a morning exercise person. Due to the fact that I work 12 hours most days - by the time I get home my ass is drawn to the couch...not the bike. So I talked to the Gym teacher at school (he is a 5am runner) and he said that given time and a lot of motivation its easy and your body will adjust. So my plan is over the next week or so to try to get up a half hour earlier (to do at least half a p90x workout).
This is going to be a big challenge as I am NOT a morning person, but it will be my best shot at actually getting in some work.
I can do this.
So I guess I should go to bed if I am going to be an earlier riser.
Lots of love
-K
Friday, August 27, 2010
Motivating Factor
I just finished reading an e-mail from a really fabulous friend. She wrote in response to my lackluster blog (yesterday)... in fact her e-mail was so long that my blackberry couldn't support it so I had to go to my computer. Then I decided I should write.
I had a dream last night (and I love dream analyzing) about food. I was part of a competition to put together meals at a carnival that would be healthy and nutritious.
That pretty much sums up my life. I feel like I am competing with myself (on most days) to eat healthy and stay on track in a crazy carnival full of bad choices and unhealthy food.
Anyway, I am gearing up for a day full of meetings and a weekend of outings with my cousin (who is coming into town tonight). I am putting my game brain on. I feel good today, which usually helps me make good choices.
Catch ya on the flip side
-K
p.s. JWils I love you too! Thank you for the motivation!
These are two websites that my friend shared, I checked them out briefly but they seem really interesting(and motivating):
I had a dream last night (and I love dream analyzing) about food. I was part of a competition to put together meals at a carnival that would be healthy and nutritious.
That pretty much sums up my life. I feel like I am competing with myself (on most days) to eat healthy and stay on track in a crazy carnival full of bad choices and unhealthy food.
Anyway, I am gearing up for a day full of meetings and a weekend of outings with my cousin (who is coming into town tonight). I am putting my game brain on. I feel good today, which usually helps me make good choices.
Catch ya on the flip side
-K
p.s. JWils I love you too! Thank you for the motivation!
These are two websites that my friend shared, I checked them out briefly but they seem really interesting(and motivating):
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Trouble
This week has been busy. Between multiple venue appointments, crazy client visits, late night er visits and eye twitching that could make someone insane I have not taken good care of my own needs.
I am having a lot of trouble getting back on the band wagon.
I am struggling to get my head back in the game.
I need some motivation.
I went back and read some of my eariler posts. I need to find my way back to that place.
Any motivation tips?
*
School starts on Monday. A routine will hopefully help me. That's usually when I do my best. When I have the structure.
On a positive note: I did lose 8 pounds this summer. Despite the many celebrations and birthdays.
Much love
-K
I am having a lot of trouble getting back on the band wagon.
I am struggling to get my head back in the game.
I need some motivation.
I went back and read some of my eariler posts. I need to find my way back to that place.
Any motivation tips?
*
School starts on Monday. A routine will hopefully help me. That's usually when I do my best. When I have the structure.
On a positive note: I did lose 8 pounds this summer. Despite the many celebrations and birthdays.
Much love
-K
Monday, August 23, 2010
Certifiable
So we are officially Internationally Certified Scuba Divers! And my body is paying for it.
Apparently, my body is extremely positively buoyant. I needed to carry an extra 40 pounds of weight to get myself to sink. Not only did I need to have three people help me stand up once I got all my gear on, but I fell flat on my back when attempting to walk up the beach.
Naturally this has me thinking about my body and my weight. Fat floats, its less dense than water therefore creating a positively buoyant body. This does not make me feel so great about my body.
I also think I look terrible in a wet suit, all I could think was beached whale, beached whale!
This furthers my motivation to lose the poundage.
However, when I put on the first 20 pounds of weight (which is attached to a belt) all I could think about is: I used to weigh more that this (I used to carry almost 30 more pounds on my body) and this sucks. To carry the weight that I once carried (and thankfully, no longer do) did make me feel a lot better about the weight I have lost.
That is motivation to keep the poundage off.
*
I am going to enjoy my rainy day off.
-K
Apparently, my body is extremely positively buoyant. I needed to carry an extra 40 pounds of weight to get myself to sink. Not only did I need to have three people help me stand up once I got all my gear on, but I fell flat on my back when attempting to walk up the beach.
Naturally this has me thinking about my body and my weight. Fat floats, its less dense than water therefore creating a positively buoyant body. This does not make me feel so great about my body.
I also think I look terrible in a wet suit, all I could think was beached whale, beached whale!
This furthers my motivation to lose the poundage.
However, when I put on the first 20 pounds of weight (which is attached to a belt) all I could think about is: I used to weigh more that this (I used to carry almost 30 more pounds on my body) and this sucks. To carry the weight that I once carried (and thankfully, no longer do) did make me feel a lot better about the weight I have lost.
That is motivation to keep the poundage off.
*
I am going to enjoy my rainy day off.
-K
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Men: read with caution
I'm having one of those days. You know, the type where you crave chocolate all day long, go from crying to cursing someone out in .5 seconds and just want to go to bed.
Currently, I am someone most people want to avoid because they are not sure what this person will do in any given moment.
This week my dog got sick, got into a few arguments with loved ones, and today on my way to a clients house my car broke down...in the middle of an intersection. Needless to say I had what closely resembled a nervous breakdown sitting in my immobile vehicle while passerby's yelled, honked and told me I should move while not offering to help me move.
On top of it all I have some of the worst cramps I have had in ages and a headache that could crush a 500 pound man.
*
I just want to eat some chocolate.
So I will.
My wonderful fiance greeted me at the door when I finally arrived home with a hug and some chocolate. I won't gorge myself, I just really need to do it for myself, my cramps and some sanity.
I read an article this week about nurturing your bodies wants. That if you give it what it craves (in moderation) that you will find yourself more satisfied and more healthy. So today I am giving it what it wants. I had eggos for breakfast (the whole wheat special k ones that are like 70 calories each-yippee!) I got a skinny latte while shopping/laundering, ate some watermelon , had a pepper and moz salad for lunch and some pesto pasta with veggies for dinner. All very satisfying (even though the rest of my body is screaming, my tummy is happy) and all within my "limits." I gotta get back to eating more fruit and veggies - but since my car broke down before my supermarket trip - that may have to wait until I can actually get to the supermarket.
But here is to a better day. While the next few days are crazy (with a conference tomorrow, early morning scuba Saturday and a family party Sunday) I am going to give it all my effort to stay on top of myself.
I usually find it the hardest to come back after I have been off track for a while. These are the times that I have to work extra extra hard, and so I will try.
But for now, I am going to have my chocolate.
Love!
-K
Currently, I am someone most people want to avoid because they are not sure what this person will do in any given moment.
This week my dog got sick, got into a few arguments with loved ones, and today on my way to a clients house my car broke down...in the middle of an intersection. Needless to say I had what closely resembled a nervous breakdown sitting in my immobile vehicle while passerby's yelled, honked and told me I should move while not offering to help me move.
On top of it all I have some of the worst cramps I have had in ages and a headache that could crush a 500 pound man.
*
I just want to eat some chocolate.
So I will.
My wonderful fiance greeted me at the door when I finally arrived home with a hug and some chocolate. I won't gorge myself, I just really need to do it for myself, my cramps and some sanity.
I read an article this week about nurturing your bodies wants. That if you give it what it craves (in moderation) that you will find yourself more satisfied and more healthy. So today I am giving it what it wants. I had eggos for breakfast (the whole wheat special k ones that are like 70 calories each-yippee!) I got a skinny latte while shopping/laundering, ate some watermelon , had a pepper and moz salad for lunch and some pesto pasta with veggies for dinner. All very satisfying (even though the rest of my body is screaming, my tummy is happy) and all within my "limits." I gotta get back to eating more fruit and veggies - but since my car broke down before my supermarket trip - that may have to wait until I can actually get to the supermarket.
But here is to a better day. While the next few days are crazy (with a conference tomorrow, early morning scuba Saturday and a family party Sunday) I am going to give it all my effort to stay on top of myself.
I usually find it the hardest to come back after I have been off track for a while. These are the times that I have to work extra extra hard, and so I will try.
But for now, I am going to have my chocolate.
Love!
-K
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